Building Business

In this informative and inspirational book, Coach K, Duke University's head basketball coach, tells readers how he coaxes peak performances from his team, relying on lessons he learned as a captain in the U.S. Army. Duke University's head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has proved himself a...

When I started in real estate I was lost. I didn't know where to start. When I asked people doing well in the business what I should be doing I would hear things like, “it takes time”. I just wanted for someone to give me a handbook or a playbook to be successful in this business.What takes time? I just wanted to know what I can do now!

An expert on the psychology of decision making at Berkeley’s Haas School of Business helps readers calibrate their confidence, arguing that some confidence is good, but overconfidence can hinder growth. A surge of confidence can feel fantastic—offering a rush of energy, even a dazzling...

You can talk about theories, concepts, and ideologies all you want, but when it gets right down to it, winning in business is all about mastering the gritty, inescapable, make-or-break, real-life dilemmas that define the new economy, the old economy, and everything in between. My boss is driving...

Unleash your leadership potential with this need-to-know guide, direct from the playbooks of America's most trusted leadership expert, John C. Maxwell. No matter who you are, you can lead—and lead well. That is the message?New York Times?bestselling author John C. Maxwell gives in this...

2020 Audie Awards Winner – Business/Personal Development A comprehensive step-by-step guide to creating a hit show, So You Want to Start a Podcast covers everything from hosting and guest booking to editing and marketing - while offering plenty of encouragement and insider stories along...

"Launching an Interior Design Business" by VentureNest Books is a comprehensive guide designed for aspiring interior designers eager to transform their creative passion into a thriving business. This essential resource addresses common challenges faced by individuals at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey, particularly those lacking the necessary business know-how.

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of ruthless success in the cutthroat world of business? Step into the shadows and learn from the masterminds of the underworld in How to Build a Business Like the Mafia. This riveting guide takes you on a thrilling journey through the corridors of power, revealing the hidden strategies and tactics used by mobsters to build their criminal empires.

An Instant New York Times Bestseller Terrific advice, insightful stories, and powerful life lessons curated by Dana Perino the #1 New York Times bestselling author of And the Good News Is . . . and beloved co-host of Fox News' The Five and America’s Newsroom, inspired by her friends and...

The Master Coach is based on the simple but profound 3Cs Coaching Model. This proven approach asserts that to master the art of coaching one must have an exemplary character that invites the trust of others, be able to form rapid connections with others at a deeply personal level, and have the ability to initiate and guide intense, attitude-changing conversations. At every step, Thompson reminds listeners that coaching is not merely about what the coach says or does; it's about who he or she is.

Using a simple five-step approach, best-selling author and digital-marketing specialist Bernadette Schwerdt uncovers the inside tips and tricks that Australia’s most successful online entrepreneurs use to build their multimillion-dollar businesses. Whether you are starting an online business or building on an existing one, How to Build an Online Business is your complete how-to guide for making it a success.

Bosses, Coworkers, and Building Great Work Relationships is filled with practical advice from HBR experts who can help you answer questions like: What's the best way to have a tough conversation with my boss? How do I connect with people and make real friends at work? When should I opt into (or out of) office politics? How can I build a strong professional network?

The Stewardship Advantage offers a practical, market-smart strategy for small business owners who want more more meaning, more growth, more loyalty, and more enduring value. This isn’t a feel-good philosophy book; it’s a hands-on guide to running a business that thrives because it puts stakeholders first.

The meteoric rise of Johnny Wimbrey is one of the great rags-to-riches/tragedy-to-triumph tales of our time. By seizing control of his life and developing a brand-new mindset, Wimbrey gave up the hardcore streets and a world of drugs, created a business that's now worth more than nine figures, and is presently living the life of a multimillionaire with his family. Now, in Building a Millionaire Mindset, he provides the knowledge, tools, and insights you need to achieve your dreams - life-changing advice you can take to the bank.

From the cofounder of Square, an inspiring and entertaining account of what it means to be a true entrepreneur and what it takes to build a resilient, world-changing company In 2009, a St. Louis glassblowing artist and recovering computer scientist named Jim McKelvey lost a sale because he...

This new offering from management expert Gary S. Topchik, coauthor of The First-Time Manager, Fifth Edition, covers the basics of team building, giving novice managers all the activities and information they need to achieve team-building success. From making the transition from team member to team leader, to holding team members accountable, to managing challenging situations and resolving conflict, The First-Time Manager's Guide to Team Building tells listeners how their own management style can influence how successful their teams become.

Political races in the United States rely heavily on highly paid political consultants who carefully curate the images of politicians, advise candidates on polling and analytics, and shape voters' perceptions through marketing and advertising techniques. More than half of the $6 billion spent in the 2012 election went to consultants who controlled virtually every aspect of the campaigns, from polling, fundraising, and media to more novel techniques of social media and micro-targeting.

Being a startup CEO is a job like no other: it's difficult, risky, stressful, lonely, and often learned through trial and error. As a startup CEO seeing things for the first time, you're likely to make mistakes, fail, get things wrong, and feel like you don't have any control over outcomes. Author Matt Blumberg has been there, and in Startup CEO he shares his experience, mistakes, and lessons learned as he guided Return Path from a handful of employees and no revenues to over $100 million in revenues and 500 employees.

What can a one-time mob boss teach you about how to run a business? I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse, written by a former member of the Colombo crime family, promises an insider's view of the mob that will change the way you do business forever. The first thing you'll learn? Get a plan...

There’s nothing more frustrating than an unproductive meeting - except when it leads to another unproductive meeting. Yet every day millions of people conduct meetings - in person or online - without the critical understanding or formal training on how to plan and lead them effectively. This book offers a structured method to ensure that meetings will produce clear and actionable results. Meetings that are profitable and productive ultimately lead to fewer meetings. This book offers leaders a significant edge by