Business Play

En 1984, Michael Dell, quien pronto abandonaría la universidad, escondió las señales de su incipiente negocio de computadoras en el baño de su habitación en la Universidad de Texas. Casi 30 años después, en la cima del éxito como fundador y líder de Dell Technologies, se encontró embrollado en una batalla por la supervivencia de su compañía. Su siguiente movimiento podría asegurar su legado o destruirlo. Juega limpio pero gana es un recuento de tres guerras que peleó por Dell Technologies: una para lanzarla, otra para mantenerla y otra para transformarla.

No one goes undefeated when playing the game of life. Matt Mayberry is no exception. He's faced setbacks beyond his control and lots more he created himself. But even after conquering addiction, realizing his lifelong dream to play in the NFL, and then having it taken away from him in an instant...

The ultimate life guide for any woman lacking motivation or feeling overwhelmed, Step Into You will leave you recharged, re-focused and ready to stride into your best future. Are you lacking motivation or feeling overwhelmed, burnt out or not sure where you want life to take you next? Are you...

In this book, which is both inspiring and deeply practical, Alain Samson and Marc Éthier invite us to rethink our relationship to work through the principles of play and gamification. They show us how the state of flow, the feeling of competence, immediate feedback, stimulating challenges and freedom of action can radically transform our everyday working life. Based on solid research, real-life anecdotes and concrete tools, Don't Work Anymore... Play! offers an innovative approach: bringing fun, creativity and energy back to where we only saw tasks to be accomplished.

Organizations that provide opportunities for employees to playfully connect, bond, and build friendships see improvements in retention, engagement, and innovation. Intentional play at work creates a culture that benefits all employees’ physical and mental health and the company’s bottom line. It Pays to Play is a rich resource filled with ideas for play at work—whether in person, hybrid, or remote—and illustrates how the ROI from play is multifaceted and exponential. Learn the ways play can be easily and affordably implemented regardless of your industry.

After over four decades of leading from the middle of the pack, I want to make the case that second chair just may be the best seat in the house! Second-chair leadership matters. Who we are, what we do, and how we do it as second chair leaders may determine the success or failure of our team, our mission, or our longevity. I am inviting you to journey with me through a comprehensive tour of the multifaceted world of leadership from the second chair in the grand hope that you will thrive from wherever you sit in your organization.

In a rare attempt to understand the Indianness of Indians-among the most intelligent people in the world, but also, to a dispassionate eye, perhaps the most baffling-V. Raghunathan uses the props of game theory and behavioral economics to provide an insight into the difficult conundrum...

The sigma personality type--the lone wolf--may comprise only one percent of the population, but that still accounts for 25 million people in the global workforce alone. There are sigmas in every major theater of life: professional, familial, and social. This audiobook is for them and for the other 99 percent.

Darren Finkelstein has a simple, game-changing seven-step road to accountability process that is easy to follow and will increase the probability of achieving your goals, tasks, and promises to a massive 95 percent.

Sonia Williams's suffering was never-ending. Having dealt with a suicidal parent's alcoholism and estrangement from her family, the young woman’s sexual assault catapulted her into a life of crazy challenges and extraordinary trauma. And as she struggled to cope with failed businesses, debilitating disease, and a cheating spouse, her anxiety and mental battles took her to the edge of despair. After hitting rock-bottom, Sonia vowed to overcome every unexpected obstacle standing in her path to happiness.

In The Freelance Mindset we discover our illusions about the way we work are just that—stories we make up, or, worse, stories that were made up for us. The current way of work is, in fact, not working for us, but there is another path forward: one that leverages our innate creativity and human need to make a living. Listeners here discover what pulls us toward freelancing, develop tools to meet its challenges, and realize that we can succeed as either freelancers or traditional employees. What we cannot do is go back to seeing the world in the limited nine-to-five way we once did.

Whether you're a lover of theatre, a theatre manager or staff member, an instructor, a student, or part of the cast or crew, TheatreBook is for you. TheatreBook is packed with exclusive behind-the-scenes information about everything from marketing to safety, lighting to audio, special effects to costumes.

Humble upbringings did not deter Allen Maxwell from an incredible and dynamic global journey in the navy and later in the private sector as a defense contractor. While navigating complex dynamics in both worlds, he developed the rules of the system that would be critical to survive challenging circumstances such as serving in the Philippines amid political unrest, a near-death collision on the USS Kinkaid, and a devious internal plan to usurp his leadership in Guantanamo Bay.

Have you ever had the desire to achieve something remarkable? Would you like to be better or do something absolutely awesome? Have you ever thought about having much more than you have right now? Are you ready to play a bigger game? Play a Bigger Game will help you smash your goals. Whether you're an individual or part of a large organisation, this practical guide to getting what you want will enable you to achieve real results, no matter what!

Confident Career Woman: Ditch Perfection, Play Bigger and Make PowHer Moves includes PowHer Principles as well as action steps designed to help you make bold strides in your career! If you struggle with perfectionism, playing small or perhaps you simply need to accelerate your career progression, this book is for you!

Jimmy Edwards stars in this spin-off from The Navy Lark, chronicling life in and around the higher echelons of British United Plastics Ltd Following in the footsteps of The Navy Lark, The TV Lark and The Embassy Lark, The Big Business Lark aired for 13 episodes over the summer of 1969. Blending...

Leadership coach Susan Drumm unveils a groundbreaking process that outlines how our childhood wounds influence our ability to lead others and how music can heal those wounds. Maybe you’re having a hard time retaining or engaging your people. Or perhaps you’re feeling burnout or that you can’t delegate or trust your team to deliver. These problems and other leadership challenges can be addressed by shifting how you show up as a leader, and music is the catalyst.

In The 3 CEOs, Travis Chaney raises the stakes by challenging you to assume the three essential roles of entrepreneurial leadership as you take your business to new heights: Chief Executive Officer, Cultural Excellence Officer, and Client Experience Officer. The three CEOs model yields exponential results in the face of continual change and disruption. It will help you build a framework of personal principles and beliefs, translate those beliefs into a company culture based on your values, and position your business to provide a client experience that can’t be matched.

Play Chess Not Checkers: The Practical Guide to Warm Start Your Dream Optometric Practice is the must-have audiobook for optometry students, graduates, and new professionals who desire to create their own successful optometry practice.

With the advent of the internet, releasing music has never been easier. The playing field has been seriously leveled, and musicians no longer have to rely on the power of record labels to get their music to the masses. Unfortunately, while this presents some incredible opportunities, it also comes with one colossal inevitability—getting heard is nigh-on impossible. Unless, of course, you know how to cut through the noise. In this book, you'll find everything you need to know to launch a successful music career, even if you've no experience putting your music out to the masses.