Career War

Here's a biographical profile of Henry J. Kaiser, a great industrialist and philanthropist who had a profound impact on America's ability to prevail in World War II. People tend to regard the great American titans of the past as robber barons, men who made their fortunes off the backs of the oppressed, flaunting laws and living like nabobs while others had to scratch for a living.

Lee is remembered today for constantly defeating the Union’s Army of the Potomac in the Eastern theater from 1862-1865, considerably frustrating Lincoln and his generals. His leadership of his army led to him being deified after the war by some of his former subordinates, especially Virginians, and he came to personify the Lost Cause’s ideal Southern soldier. His reputation was secured in the decades after the war as a general who brilliantly led his men to amazing victories against all odds.

تخيل أن مخطِّط الإستراتيجيات البارع والمذهل "صن تزو" يعيش بيننا اليوم. تخيل أنه، مثل الكثير من الرجال والنساء العسكريين، التحق بمجال الأعمال التجارية في فترة لاحقة من حياته وعمل مديرًا تنفيذيًّا، أو انضم إلى الفريق التنفيذي في إحدى الشركات الصغيرة. كيف يطوع مبادئه الموجودة في كتاب فن الحرب والتي تتحدث عن شن الحروب وعقد معاهدات السلام ليستفيد منها في شركته الصغيرة، ويحولها إلى إمبراطورية؟

In dynamic, fiercely competitive markets you must have confidence in your business strategy, especially when the future of your company is at stake. Rather than make untested, unilateral decisions, war game strategies with your leadership team in a safe workshop environment. In Competitive Success: Building Winning Strategies with Corporate War Games, Arjan Singh, a top competitive intelligence (CI) expert consultant, shows you how to build winning strategies step-by-step.

Anstrengung und Arbeit sind eng miteinander verbunden. Doch oft sprechen wir über unsere Erschöpfung erst dann, wenn sie sich bereits negativ auf unser Wohlbefinden ausgewirkt hat. Was wir übersehen: Bei angemessener Belohnung und in gesunder Balance mit Erholung kann Anstrengung etwas Positives sein. Sich nach getaner Arbeit sowohl erschöpft als auch freudig zu fühlen, nennt Christina Guthier »joyfully exhausted« – und zeigt in ihrem Buch, warum dieser Zustand für Menschen und Organisationen so lohnend ist.

Battered by waves of downsizing since the 1980s, talented men and women no longer seek job security from one company. This is the true hallmark of the new economy—not fleeting dot-coms and IPOs, but a fast-moving, free-agent workforce with the flexibility to jolt productivity. Managers, meanwhile, must grab hold of this shifting group of talent and squeeze more work out of them than ever before, particularly in a tight economy. The trouble is, their traditional source of power over employees—the corporate ladder—is dead and gone.

Embark on a journey of strategic mastery with "Modern Art of War: Gift to my 7-year-old self" by Yaser Rashidi. This book is not just about chess; it's a blueprint for success in both chess and life. Through engaging storytelling and insightful lessons, Yaser shares the principles he learned as an adult but wishes he had known earlier.

The philosophy found in this work is the product of a childhood on a tobacco and cattle farm in central Kentucky, education at various schools, and a three-decade career in the US Navy while simultaneously contributing as a husband, father, and grandfather. The remainder of this book will be separated into phases reflective of the major changes in my life: the farm, schooling, and a navy career continuum from junior officer through flag officer. The lessons learned in earlier phases were often exported and applied later.

Cyber Wars gives you the dramatic inside stories of some of the world's biggest cyber attacks. These are the game-changing hacks that make organisations around the world tremble and leaders stop and consider just how safe they really are. Charles Arthur provides a gripping account of why each hack happened, what techniques were used, what the consequences were and how they could have been prevented. Cyber attacks are some of the most frightening threats currently facing business leaders, and this book provides a deep insight into understanding how they work.

The first and only biography of intrepid attorney James B. Donovan, who was recruited by the CIA during the Cold War to broker near-impossible negotiations - now the basis for Steven Spielberg's Cold War film Bridge of Spies. Charming, bold, and good humored, James Donovan was a larger-than-life figure who led a fascinating and magnificently varied career, primarily as a negotiator on behalf of prisoners.

Robert E. Lee scholar H. W. Crocker III is an esteemed Civil War historian. Skillfully summarizing Lee’s life, Crocker clearly extracts leadership lessons from the storied career of the South’s beloved leader and applies them to today’s business worldUnder General Lee’s management, a rag-tag army of poor farmers—vastly outnumbered, outgunned, under-supplied, and under-fed—consistently routed Union troops. Brilliantly seizing strategic opportunities, Lee stunned his foes and inspired his soldiers. He was decisive, focused, and humble.

You may never visit the Gettysburg battlefield, but understanding historic lessons from Battle Tested! will have a profound influence on not only your leadership abilities, but also your life, organizations, and career.

Why life is harder on American families than it's been in decades? This book takes the blame away from moms and puts it where it really belongs. Pressed for time and money, unable to find decent affordable daycare, wracked with guilt at falling short of the mythic supermom ideal-working and non-working American mothers alike have it harder today than they have in decades, and they are worse off than many of their peers around the world. Why? Because they're raising their kids in a family-unfriendly nation.

This book shines a light on the war you face as an elite, high-producing B2B salesman and gives you a path to dominate your marketplace without sacrificing your body, your marriage, your children, or your soul. The Sales War not only confirms that you are not alone as a B2B salesman or entrepreneur in this fight, but also will equip you with an arsenal of new weapons. This book is a journey for those who are ready to wake up, take action, and dominate in every area of life. This is a book about fighting back and winning the Sales War.

Civil War historian Earl J. Hess presents a compelling biography of Braxton Bragg, the commander of the Confederate Army of Tennessee from the summer of 1862 to the end of 1863.

Topgun on Wall Street chronicles one man’s extraordinary journey from the cornfields of Ohio, to the cockpit of an F-14, to the boardrooms on Wall Street. Lieutenant Commander Jeffery Lay and number-one New York Times best-selling author Patrick Robinson bring a provocative, ground-breaking voice to the business landscape with a revolutionary answer for stabilizing corporate America: business - the military way.

Unlock the secrets to mastering global talent acquisition and management in the modern era with Winning the Global Talent War. This insightful guide delves into the strategies used by top organizations to attract, retain, and develop the world's best talent. Combining rigorous analysis, real-world case studies, and expert insights, the author reveals how to navigate the complexities of an interconnected, technology-driven world.

Von den Besten lernen, heißt von Oma lernen! Nahezu täglich bekommen Führungskräfte gut gemeinte Tipps, wie sie ihre Mitarbeitenden motivieren und sie ans Unternehmen binden können. Tipps, die – wenn wir ehrlich sind – uns im Job keinen Schritt weiterbringen. Hören wir da doch lieber auf Menschen, die in turbulenten Zeiten immer Rat wussten: unsere Omas. Mit Lebensweisheiten wie "Was du nicht willst, das man dir tut, das füg auch keinem anderen zu" oder "Auf Regen folgt Sonnenschein", vermittelten sie uns beständig die zeitlose Bedeutsamkeit von Tugenden wie Wertschätzung und Optimismus.

Nearly a century after the first unified resistance against the British, strife over slavery widened to the point of civil war, and the condition of slaves in America was in several aspects worse than at any time during the 18th century. As the nation tried to sort out its most intractable political issue, politicians and advocates on each side of the divide became increasingly more passionate, and vocal.

Explore the career of an F-16 Crew Chief and lessons learned along the way. Starting from Basic Training to retirement, enjoy stories and experiences along the way.