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Building trust is your single greatest opportunity to create competitive advantage. With new data at its core, The Four Factors of Trust gives you practical guidance to measure and build trust in the relationships that matter the most—with your customers, workforce, and partners.

Join award-winning HR guru Ed Bray with his 25 years of human resources and university teaching experience as he shows you how to work smart in your first job - whether in the office or a remote workplace. Ed takes a simple, funny, and straightforward approach to share advice, guidance, and real-world stories from key areas of the workplace.

Join author Ronda Conger on her new approach of what it means to be a leader of leaders - and it starts with you. It's time that you go first, stop blaming others, and take charge. Learn leadership principles that you can implement immediately, how to create a "love wins" culture, and get tactical exercises to share with your team. If you want to ensure your success as a leader, create an unbeatable team, and be a leader worth following, embracing You Go First is the first step.

Ever dreamed of starting your own business but fear the complex legal and financial paperwork? Concerned about how you can protect your personal assets while running a business? Longing to leverage the advantages of an LLC but don't have any idea where to start? You're not alone. Starting a new business, particularly an LLC, can seem like an insurmountable task, littered with legal jargon and confusing financial concepts. But, with the right guide, it's far more achievable than you might think.

Are you ready to embark on the journey of becoming a successful landlord but don't know where to start? "The New Landlord's Handbook: Definitive Strategies for Successful Rental Property Management for First-Time Landlords" is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of property management and maximizing your rental income. This comprehensive handbook is designed specifically for first-time landlords who want to navigate the complexities of property management with confidence and ease.

Domina tu próximo cambio profesional utilizando las guías más fiables en el mundo para los líderes en transición. Michael D. Watkins, máxima autoridad en transiciones profesionales, nos explica en este audiolibro cómo superar con éxito los retos particulares de cada tipo de transición (promoción, liderar a antiguos compañeros, incorporación a una nueva empresa...) aplicando los principios básicos en cada situación.

Take Your Shoes Off First is a fast and entertaining listen that illustrates how easy it is to limit what is possible in your life - without knowing you are doing it. You will be pulled into a thought-provoking story about an executive who finds a better path forward through a challenging situation by embracing one simple idea. As he learns to see himself and the world more clearly, you will be inspired to do the same.

The international financial crisis that has held our global economy in its grip for too long still seems to be in full stride. Former British Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown believes the crisis can be reversed, but that the world’s leaders must work together if we...

For leaders looking to instigate lasting change, Giraffes of Technology is the must-listen leadership audiobook of the decade. Giraffes of Technology is the audiobook for leaders who wish to create a supportive and authentic work environment that propagates genuine loyalty from employees and staff. Authors Dr. Hubert D. Glover and Professor John Curry describe how technology and changing cultural norms have come to favor leadership traits reminiscent of the giraffe.

Written by the seventh-generation Beam family member and master distiller Frederick Booker Noe III, Beam, Straight Up is the first audiobook by a Beam, the family behind the 217-year whiskey dynasty and makers of one of the world's best-selling bourbons.

In the 1970's Rajesh Khanna achieved the kind of fame that no film star had ever experienced before or has since. But then he saw it all vanish. They say superstardom destroyed him. But was it something else buried deep in his past? In this riveting biography, award winning journalist Yasser...

That Monday afternoon, in high-school gyms across America, kids were battling for the only glory American culture seems to want to dispense to the young these days: sports glory. But at Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta, California, in a gear-cluttered classroom, a different type of “cool”...

Congratulations, the day has finally arrived! You’re officially a first-time manager! But the question is, what’s next? How will you manage a team who works great with each other, meeting all their goals and making every project a success? When trouble arises, what are the proven ways to manage conflict, meet tight deadlines, and still make sure your team feels valued? This book will share with you the proven tips and strategies to help you become an effective and stress-free manager, lead a super successful team, and keep your boss happy.

Creating Your First Team is based on my experience and that of several business owners and professionals who have gotten a few reps to help them grow their business. It is designed to help entrepreneurs, start-ups, small businesses, and professionals obtain more clients and customers.

The global COVID-19 pandemic forced everybody to rethink how they operate and the role that digital plays in business and in our lives. While digital may have been top of mind for many businesses, the pandemic made it essential, not just to interact and sell products and services, but as a way...

The panic that sets in when you try to talk to someone new is terrifying. Without good social skills, you may suffer from low self-esteem that may prevent you from going out, making friends, going on dates, getting your dream job, and just having the quality lifestyle you dreamed of. Surprisingly, there are social hacks that anyone can discover.

This concise, one-of-a-kind introductory guide cuts through all the nonsense and demystifies home health for the practicing physical therapist or physical therapy student. After listening to Launch into Home Health Physical Therapy, you will have all the tools you need to hit the ground running and earn a job in this growing and fulfilling setting! Written by a successful home health physical therapist and entrepreneur, this book offers an insider's perspective of the home health industry.

Safety on the construction site is not just important—it's crucial. In Safety Now! Before It Is Too Late! you’ll discover the essential safety practices every construction professional must follow to prevent accidents and avoid costly mistakes. With real-world examples and actionable steps, this book emphasizes why safety should always be a top priority. Don’t wait for an accident to learn the hard way—protect yourself, your team, your projects, and most importantly your business by mastering the key principles of construction safety today!

Most first-time employees don’t know how to successfully navigate their first job opportunity. They get hired, hopefully get trained, and get a paycheck. Their first job becomes a line item on a résumé and nothing more. You need a plan to thrive at your first job. Master Your First Job is the remarkable path to get from your first day to your first promotion. In this book, you’ll learn how to build a personal brand at work, give and receive good feedback, get your first raise, get your first promotion, and use your first job to advance your career.

As any entrepreneur will tell you, building and scaling startups is no easy feat. That’s exactly how Jonathan felt while launching multiple startups throughout high school and as a student at UC Berkeley. There weren’t any resources available that provided specific advice on how to reach that coveted first million dollars in revenue. Jonathan found information in disparate chunks spread across the web or in college textbooks. The concept of “growth hacking” was also obscure, with no actual steps on how to try it.