Business Wisdom

Proverbs of culture and wisdom from around the world. Including a diversified look at cultures around the world.

Embark on a transformative journey through the extraordinary lives of four remarkable individuals in "Shakers and Movers," a riveting exploration by bestselling author Dan Blanchard. This compelling narrative unfolds across diverse landscapes, weaving tales of resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of success.

Do you feel that your life lacks meaning and purpose? Have you lost the idea of who you truly are? Do you avoid the real problems in your life? Fears and insecurities are completely normal, but how can we deal with them in a proactive and healthy manner? Think Different will answer this question. We've been told that positive thinking, repeating affirmations and "faking it till you make it" were the key to a happy, fearless, confident living. But do they lead to happiness?

Experience is the best teacher. If only it didn't take so long! And if only you didn't have to suffer the consequences while learning your lessons. Now you don't. The answers for many of them are collected in this recording. That's because Richard Edler has tracked them down along with some of the questions that are worth knowing, posing, and pondering. He's done so by consulting those in a position to know: successful business people, seasoned CEOs, and others. To each he's posed a simple question: What do you know now that you wish you knew twenty-five years ago?

We’re all looking for answers. We just need to open our eyes to the world around us to find them. Author Chess Britt shares a delightful personal collection of down-to-earth maxims with one clear agenda: to inspire us to search for truth and wisdom. If we actively seek wisdom, says Britt, we’re bound to live our happiest and most productive lives.

Bill Gates discusses his optimism that creativity and intelligence will make the world a better place in "Unleashing the Power of Creativity," his contribution to NPR’s This I Believe series. This I Believe is a National Public Radio program that features Americans, from the famous to the...

Skip a Step is not another get rich quick guide from business moguls who amassed a fortune. It’s meant for a new generation who do not just want to get rich, but wish instead to find meaning and purpose in life. Each chapter contains a close interview with an entrepreneur or leader making a difference in the world and divulging the wisdom they received from slaying the dragons in their own lives to achieve success.

When you realize that your success journey is really a journey of giving, you will unlock the potential for profound riches. The world’s top entrepreneurs and leaders derive their success and fulfillment from the alignment of their professional endeavors with their search for meaning and impact. Rather than waiting until they feel they have something to offer, they consistently share their resources to better the lives of others.

Do you believe everyone is capable of getting “unstuck?” Do you recognize your own uniqueness? Do you wonder if you have abilities which may lie deep within? If you do not, once you listen to this stimulating book, you will be convinced otherwise. Stop Depriving the World of You simply and creatively provides exercises for you to begin the journey of self-discovery. Soon you will come in contact with your own unique talents and gifts.

If you want to learn the skill and willpower needed to easily “get more done” in your personal and professional life, this is the book for you! In Personal Productivity, author John Martin shines the spotlight on six useful initiatives - including a three-step process to creating a personalized sustainable and repeatable goal system - guaranteed to unlock interesting possibilities about increasing your level of productivity.

Learn how to identify your strengths, align your work with your goals, and take action that helps you achieve your version of success.

Isn't it time you got started on the road to your dream life? You are not alone in your journey. This audiobook will help you not only get off the starting line but reach your destination. You want more from your life. You can visualize the life you dream about but may not know how to get there. This audiobook was designed to be a road map to help you make the changes you have dreamed about and make those changes stick. Life is too short to wait for happiness. These 9 simple steps will help you take action and claim the life you truly deserve.

A high-performing sales force is the backbone of any organization. They give value to a company's products and services, and they carry their brand in the marketplace. There is one consistent problem that many businesses share - finding, hiring, and motivating the best salespeople who will not just make calls and generate leads, but will close deals.

In this second volume of this highly successful series, 21 Power Habits for a Winning Life, you will find many more empowering habits with affirmations to apply to your life. Each power habit will empower you to have a winning perspective and attitude so you can be your best! You sow an action, you reap a habit. You sow a habit, you reap a character. You sow a character, you reap a destiny.

Every day we practice habits both good and bad. Good and healthy habits (power habits) lead to a winning life filled with true joy, success and fulfillment! But living a winning life doesn't just happen; it is the result of making wise choices, focusing on the positive, believing for the best, and seeing oneself as a winner. In 21 Power Habits for a Winning Life, you will be empowered to have a winning perspective and attitude in all areas of your life.

Ready, Mindset, Grow! delivers to today’s leaders entertaining stories of the transformative power of culture. Backed by solid research, these brief tales, and the lessons they convey, can be put into practice for short-term wins and long-term growth. Entertaining and insightful, the author has filled the lines with cultural nuggets and jewels from his 30+ years of experience in leadership coaching and consulting. Smart leaders will appreciate the candor, catch glimpses into their own circumstances, and gain the conviction needed to accomplish positive cultural change.

Get Off Your Attitude means to think positive and take action - talk, believe, act, and think in a positive manner and change your life!

A pioneer of the self-help movement, author James Allen’s most famous title is As a Man Thinketh. This book offers the keys to personal responsibility and freedom. When you understand that what you think influences what you become, you can learn to adjust your thought life accordingly. In Allen’s classic work, he explores the fascinating connection between mind, body, and action. Using the metaphor of a garden, Allen teaches the listener how to weed out the negativity and plant useful, positive thoughts in the mind instead.

The audiobook shows you how to apply each idea to the challenges of the modern workplace and combine it with what you discover about yourself as you delve into your own strengths and weaknesses. You'll develop your own ability to see The Big Picture, connect with members of your organization, foster a meaningful and productive work environment, and steer your corporate ship through any challenge. Skills and experience might land you a leadership position... but they don't make you a true leader.

Are the kids driving you crazy? Are you facing a challenge? Are money matters uppermost in your mind? Perhaps you're experiencing travel troubles, or technology is about to drive you over the edge. Just listen to this book to ease your stress of the moment, and let laughter erase your tension. Categorized by stress-related themes (such as "Kids", "Jobs", "Spouses", and even "Modern Technology"), just the right quote to amuse and inspire may be found at a moment's notice, whenever anxiety strikes.