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We are in the midst of a leadership revolution, as power passes from Baby Boomers to Millennials. All grown up, the highly educated Generation Y is moving into executive positions in corporations and government, as well as running their own businesses, where they are beginning to have a profound impact that will last for decades. Pollak provides a brisk, tech savvy success manual filled with real-world, actionable tips. Discover the key trends affecting...
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"Today's breakneck pace of change has an immense impact on leaders-and as a result, on the organizations they run. All too often, people remain stuck in outdated mindsets and modes of operating, even after others recognize the need for change. Leaders need to learn to pivot even when there are no obvious signals guiding their way. Leadership expert Herminia Ibarra (INSEAD) upends traditional, introspective advice and says act first-and then change...
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What does it take to succeed in business and to inspire others? Adam Bryant of The New York Times decided to answer these and other questions by sitting down with more than fifty CEOs and asking them how they do their jobs and the most important lessons they learned as they rose through the ranks. Over the course of probing interviews, they shared memorable stories and eye-opening insights.
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"Readers learn effective leadership skills in order to prepare them for future success. Topics include forming a vision and goals, earning respect, listening skills, and the traits of good leaders. Also includes sidebars with additional information"--
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"Over 50 million Latinos live in the United States, and it's estimated that by 2050 one in three of the US population will be Hispanic. What does it take to lead such a varied and vibrant people who hail from twenty-two different countries and are a blend of different races? And what can leaders of all cultures and ethnicities learn from how Latinos lead? Juana Bordas takes us on a journey to the very heart and soul of Latino leadership. She offers...
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Named one of 100 Leadership & Success Books to Read in a Lifetime by Amazon Editors
The world's most trusted guide for leaders in transition
Transitions are a critical time for leaders. In fact, most agree that moving into a new role is the biggest challenge a manager will face. While transitions offer a chance to start fresh and make needed changes in an organization, they also place leaders in a position of acute vulnerability.
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Education plus experience once guaranteed a successful career, but no more! Today, success depends on your ability to adapt. You must be agile, willing to adjust your professional expectations, and able to respond quickly to opportunities and threats. In Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO you will learn practical ways to handle vexing workplace challenges. Each chapter uses true stories to illustrate the answers to common questions, including:...
8) Here to Lead
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What good are leadership skills if they are not applied consistently on a daily basis to execute strategy, advance change and drive results? What good are you to yourself or anyone else if you are not effective in getting things done?
Leadership is often aspired to with the loftiest of intentions. If I become a good leader, I can earn more money. I will become CEO. I can get people to do whatever I want. If I become a good leader, I can conquer the...
9) Create Demand for Your Brand... From the Inside Out: How to Align Your Purpose, Passion and Profit
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Many people look outside themselves to see what to do with their lives. Influenced by what their parents want, what makes the most money, what they thought they could do, should do, what they 'fell into'... you get the idea. It takes courage to discover who we are, to acknowledge our passions and to pursue our authentic selves and in so doing reap the profits that come naturally, seemingly almost effortlessly for some. If you're struggling with success,...
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In this heartfelt and refreshingly honest guide, educators Dr. Rachael George and Majalise Tolan empower women leaders in education to embrace their dreams, break through barriers, rebound from setbacks, and lead with skill and authenticity. They're joined by dozens of diverse women in educational leadership roles, whose personal stories reveal the vulnerability, strength, and resilience of female leaders. With wisdom and implementable guidance that's...
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How can you be a great CTO? Leadership - Expertise - Innovation - Teamwork - Relationships - Passion
In the 21st century, every company that is going to be a leader in its industry needs an executive who is focused on identifying, tracking, developing, and profiting from new and emerging technologies. Google, Facebook, Amazon, General Electric, Intel, Microsoft and hundreds of other major firms bring technology awareness into the executive ranks...
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Outgrow Middle Management offers a unique blueprint that enables executives to expedite their rise to senior management while increasing their income and getting the most out of life.
The book provides a roadmap for scaling the corporate pinnacle much faster with better career/life harmony. The accelerated journey to top management is navigated primarily through two domains:
Inner Leadership:
Inner leadership is self-awareness, growth toward self-mastery,...
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Are you suffering from work-related stress? Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and short-tempered at work - and at home? Then you may have too much stress in your life. Stress is a serious problem that impacts not only your mental and physical health, but also your loved ones and your organization. So what can you do to address it? The HBR Guide to Managing Stress at Work will help you find a sustainable solution. It will help you reach the goal of getting...
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The second edition of PERFORM LIKE A ROCK STAR and Still Have Time for Lunch has more rockin' ideas than the first. As with her best-selling first edition, Orna Drawas shows readers how to become Rock Stars in their world. With entertaining stories, fun anecdotes, surprising statistics, and real-life examples, the reader learns key business and life lessons.
The second edition has two NEW chapters. The "Fishing for Solutions: Coaching for Success"...
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Richard Boston is a psychologist and executive coach specialising in leadership and team performance. He has worked closely with hundreds of leaders, middle-managers and teams in a wide range of organisations across six continents. In this highly practical, thought-provoking book, he offers 10 lessons he's learned in the course of his work that will help you get the most from your relationships with the people who lead you.
Whether you've just one...
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The World is Changing... Fast
There used to be a saying that "good things come to those who wait", but times have changed. The pace of change, the rise of social media, video, podcasting and creating your own platforms have meant our access to information and ability to get in front of the right people has exploded. There is now a level playing field. It's time to step up, stand out and put yourself out there.
Fear of Rejection, the Imposter and...
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Do you want to tap into your highest potential and break into senior leadership?
In Gangsta Vision, Dilip Ramachandran explains that reaching the top requires more than hard work and a focus on metrics. With insights from various experts in the product management field, Gangsta Vision will teach you all about breaking into senior leadership and the steps to get there.
In writing this book, Ramachandran hopes you will be able to overcome challenges...
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EVERYBODY WANTS TO LEAD, BUT NOT EVERYONE IS EQUIPPED.
Speaker and now author Jay Kuhns shatters leadership myths in the modern world. Unstoppable Power, written with an unapologetic tone and easy-to-read style, shows you how to harness the three key elements every true leader needs to master: Energy, Risk, and Relationships.
CAREER DEATH SPIRAL
A unique phenomenon happens once someone moves into leadership. Their bravado, quick thinking, hunger...
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Find the right person to help supercharge your career.
Whether you're eyeing a specific leadership role, hoping to advance your skills, or simply looking to broaden your professional network, you need to find someone who can help. Wait for a senior manager to come looking for you-and you'll probably be waiting forever.
Instead, you need to find the mentoring that will help you achieve your goals. Managed correctly, mentoring is a powerful and efficient...
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Who's pulling for you? Who's got your back? Who's putting your hat in the ring? Odds are this person is not a mentor but a sponsor. Mentors can build your self-esteem and provide a sounding board--but they're not your ticket to the top. If you're interested in fast-tracking your career, what you need is a sponsor--a senior-level champion who believes in your potential and is willing to advocate for you as you pursue that next raise or promotion.
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