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Non Executive Directors used to be caricatured as cronies of the Chairman (who is also a Non Executive Director) or CEO. Fat cats, freeloading members of the "old boy network", retirees who wanted to have somewhere to go other than the golf club for a decent lunch and a chat. Not an attractive scenario and for various reasons, but not least because of numerous serious corporate scandals where shareholders were left unprotected, the whole can of Non Executive worms has been subject to investigation.

Do you want to dominate the competition? Do you want to grow more business? Do you need to learn how to "close?" Do you have a sales formula that works for you? Own the Zone is perfect for business leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs interested in growing their businesses to take along with them whether they are in a plane, in their car, or going to the gym. This audiobook combines many techniques into a framework that will feel comfortable for a professional selling a high end service.

Three years ago, a heart-broken Merryn Sota got in a SUV and drove away from California. Call it fate or serendipity, but when the vehicle broke down outside of Braden, Iowa, she fell in love with the calm and community. Using her skill as a baker, she opened up Braden Buttery Bites Bakery which the town lovingly renamed the Triple B. Every confection she makes heals her wounded heart a little bit. Ever since the tragedy, the only way Austin Larsen can cope with life is to have it completely regimented.

Jake was trustworthy, he spoke Spanish and he knew how to get a tough job done. In next to no time, however, he and his young British partner in crime a would-be Hollywood movie writer were playing cat-and-mouse with the armies of two countries, trying to get even with the men who double-crossed them and, in a final terrifying showdown, pitting their wits against the Mexican Army's latest secret weapon!

Throughout history women have accomplished extraordinary things, and many times never received the credit for what they have done. In this highly entertaining and wonderfully researched book are 100 stories of extraordinary accomplishments of women that you never knew.

To lead "Like a Boss" means to develop a new set of leadership skills - leading with style and courage. This collection of leadership principles from authors, PhD's, psychologists, CEO's, and professional speakers is designed to help new leaders develop instantaneous leadership results.

Would you like to become an incredible leader of change... and have your team love it? Would you like to understand the three core traits of young leaders? Well now you can.

Million Dollar Blind Spots will create clear understanding to uncover blind spots in your company - and will dramatically accelerate correct business leadership decisions. Million Dollar Blind Spots is hailed by industry professionals as a commonsense approach to risk management. When asked how all departmental leaders can help the finance department increase profitability, this audiobook is a resource for management to find pools of cash in key departments of the company.

Another hilarious look at the challenges of parenting, as the father of a young girl is suddenly tasked with getting her a leotard before her first gymnastics class. What happens next is an endearing journey of comedy that we've all been through: the challenge of shopping quickly combined with the fun and magic of childhood. The result is a fun romp that will have any parent laughing out loud.

This book is a collection of inspirational and thought-provoking wisdom pearls based on the Holy Scriptures. It is a great companion for men and women on the go.

In German-occupied Paris, a group of unlikely people join in collaboration to smuggle Allied airmen south to Spain. One of those intrepid heroes happens to be American. The Siren of Paris, the debut work of historical fiction by David LeRoy, tells a searing story of love, betrayal, forgiveness, and war that brings to vivid life the shimmering City of Lights during its darkest hours during World War II.

Every day in Braden is the same for Lily Dixon. That is until Reese Cooper walks back into her life. With his chiseled, perfect body and dreamy blue eyes, he steals her heart just like he did when they were kids. His kisses, his touch, are far better than any fantasy she's ever had about him. Is she willing to risk everything when her preacher father finds out about her love affair with the town bad boy? And what will happen when Reese goes back to Vegas, leaving her alone in Braden without him?

Behind Japanese Lines has a great deal to say about the relations with the Filipinos and about the problems of dealing with and fighting the Hukbalahaps, the communist guerrillas or, indeed, in opposing the Japanese. This book adds considerable insights into the significance of guerrilla warfare as it relates to modern warfare in general

Did you know that God wants you to have money and be financially well off? It is true! Believe it or not, God has quite a bit to say about it in the Bible and it's all good. At least good for you, if you know how to take advantage of his word and grow your money and financially secure your future. You see, God said that above all, he wishes that you prosper. And if God wants you to prosper, then you should. This is a book about how to arrange your financial life.

When you've got only five shots left, you have to make each one count. Like the outlaw whose quest for revenge didn't quite go according to plan. Or the cowboy who ended up using a most unusual weapon to defeat his Cheyenne enemy. Then there was the storekeeper who had to face his worst fear; the down-at-heel sheepherder who had to set past hatreds aside when a bunch of renegade Comanches went on the warpath; and the elderly couple who struggled to keep a secret that threatened to tear them apart.

Being a CEO takes a great deal more effort and energy than just giving orders. You can't just tell an employee something and move on. You have to understand where they are coming from and their individual strengths, weaknesses, fears, and motivations. During the recent global recession, much attention was devoted to the mistakes that sparked the financial and economic crisis, in hopes of not repeating them.

This is a wonderful way to improve your self-esteem, lose some weight without dieting, and feel better about yourself. Listen to this program about 12 minutes a day and you will notice a remarkable change in not only how you feel about yourself, but how you perform on the job and in your other life's activities. In just a few days your self-image will improve, your effectiveness will increase, and your interaction with others will be far more satisfying.

From a meager first day when he sold three bottles - to total sales of over $98 million just thirty months later, this is the true and actual story of how it was done. Over 60 hours of interviews with Jack will tell you exactly step by step, how he made a vast fortune in less than three years. No broad strokes in this audiobook. Every step is detailed of how it was done. The story of a true marketing genius and some great lessons for anyone who needs to improve sales or start a business or their own.

The road to the Oval Office is paved in blood... The simultaneous assassinations of the President and Vice President catapults the Speaker of the House into the White House as the first female President of the United States. Evidence points to a former Navy SEAL as one of the assassins. Relegated to writing sidebar stories instead of headlines, journalist McKenzie McClendon composes a scathing story about the Navy training killers.

This memoir of James Stavridis' two years in command of the destroyer USS Barry (DDG-52) reveals the human side of what it is like to be in charge of a warship for the first time and in the midst of international crisis. From Haiti to the Balkans to the Arabian Gulf, the Barry was involved in operations throughout the world during his 1993-1995 tour. Drawing on daily journals he kept for the entire period, the author reveals the complex nature of those deployments in a 'real time' context and describes life on board the Barry and liberty ashore for sailors and officers alike.

From the nationally syndicated radio show Little Known Facts aired on over 540 stations, here are some of the most popular true stories of celebrities and famous people places and origins of things that you never knew.

The perfect traveling companion - each fabulous story is under 3 minutes, which makes 101 Little Known Facts ideal for commuting, flying, jogging, walking, in the gym, or anytime you want to listen to an entertaining and true story about your favorite celebrities and historical figures.