Why do some leaders inspire greatness, while others create toxic or stagnant environments?Christopher Sprague, a leadership and management consultant, asked this question after reflecting on one of the most inspiring leaders he'd ever known: his high school calculus teacher. While leadership models abound, poor management and unhealthy workplaces are common, stifling the potential of people and organizations.Why did a high school teacher succeed where so ma...

The USA Today bestseller by the star sales speaker and author of The Sales Blog that reveals how all salespeople can attain huge sales success through strategies backed by extensive research and experience.Anthony Iannarino never set out to become a salesman, let alone a sales manager, speaker, coach, or writer of the most prominent blog about the art and science of great selling. He fell into his profession by accident, as a day job while pursuing rock-an...

Powerful phrases for effective communication in every management situationThe latest addition to the bestselling Perfect Phrases series, Perfect Phrases for Managers and Supervisors is an indispensable tool for novice to mid-level managers and frontline supervisors. Corporate communications guru Meryl Runion coaches readers in the six fundamentals of effective delivery, including "Be Short, Specific, Targeted," and "Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say, an...

Why is it that some people consistently seem to get more done than others? The answer is that they know how to set specific, achievable goals for themselves...and then follow through on them.This revised and updated edition of Goal Setting features worksheets, quizzes, and other practical tools, giving you powerful techniques you can use to set a goal, make a plan, and acquire the resources and power necessary to achieve your objective.The book sho...

Tackle every management challenge with skill and confidence!Managers are faced with a variety of challenges every day. There are decisions to make, conflicts to resolve, and strategies to implement, among many other responsibilities. As a new manager you need to build the skills necessary for tackling problems head-on.The Complete New Manager is a valuable toolkit that helps you meet day-to-day challenges quickly and effectively. Filled with tips, ...

BECOME THE CHARISMATIC PERSON YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE!Do you want to be more successful in your relationships?It all starts with communication.But, it's not always easy to do. It can be tough to know what to say, how to say it, and when. You might feel like you're always saying the wrong thing or that you're just not cut out for social interaction.Communication Skills will teach you everything you need to know about communication...

Quick, practical management advice from Harvard Business Review to help you do your job better.Drawing from HBR's popular Management Tip of the Day newsletter, this concise, handy guide is packed with easy-to-read tips on a broad range of topics, organized into three major skills every manager must master:Managing yourselfManaging your teamManaging your businessManagement Tips: From Harvard Business Review p...

This comprehensive yet inviting-to-read guide has been completely updated to cover today's most critical management topics--from company culture to new technologies.About the BookBecoming a Successful Manager has all the tools and techniques for making a smooth transition into the role of manager. Drawing on both academic research and real-world experience, the authors teach readers how to apply what they call "The Discovery Method." Through pract...

Being in a leadership role and being part of something bigger than oneself brings great satisfactionbut how do you get there? How do you make your way into the positions that will allow you to lead change, manage a business, head up a project, and get into a position where you can bring your skills and talent to help a company succeed and at the same time bring personal satisfaction to yourself?In Understanding the Secrets to Career Advancement, author and human resource e...

Build Teams That SUPER PERFORM Every DayIt may seem impossible at times but you can increase productivity, innovation, loyalty, and retention in your organization—dramatically. And it's a lot simpler than you think. In fact, it takes only one thing: RESPECT.Carrots and Sticks Don't Work author Paul Marciano teams up with HR guru Clinton Wingrove to reveal their exciting new system for creating the kinds of teams that transform organizations. The secret lies in de...

Accelerate Leadership and Get ResultsGreat leaders of change positively impact business performance by fundamentally working differently than most leaders in three ways. First, they change how they think and talk about change. Second, they change their approach to change by engaging both individuals and the organization. And third, they elevate what they do as a leader and the roles they play.In Change the Way You Change!, authors R. Kenda...

"Go Slow to Go Fast" is the step-wise procedural approach that reviewers have called "a timely book that creates much needed dialogue" about how to challenge the norms using empirical findings that will 'work,' 'will matter' and 'will stick!' Others have stated the "usefulness of the text at a time where industries are facing a crisis in leadership; integrating a fresh approach from the objective advice offered throughout the text."