Confronting Capitalism Real Solutions for a Troubled Economic System by Philip Kotler With the fall of the Berlin Wall, one economic model emerged triumphant. Capitalism – spanning a spectrum from laissez-faire to authoritarian – shapes the market economies of all the wealthiest and fastest-growing nations. But trouble is cracking its shiny veneer. In the U.S.,…
The Gender Communication Handbook Conquering Conversational Collisions between Men and Women by Audrey Nelson and Claire Damken Brown Men and women exhibit distinct, innate, and acculturated sex differences in their verbal and nonverbal communication styles. In the work environment, the difficulties and misunderstandings generated by these differences not only reduce productivity and efficiency but also…
Iron Butterflies Women Transforming Themselves and the World By Birute Regine This inspiring and compelling narrative weaves together stories of sixty successful women from all walks of life and throughout the world. The author spent several years in eight countries interviewing dynamic female role models: businesswomen, CEOs, a Congresswoman, a governor, an ex-Prime Minister, a…
The Consummate Leader A Holistic Guide to Inspiring Growth in Others and in Yourself By Patricia Thompson PhD Exceptional leaders inspire others to dream, fill them with a sense of passion, and expertly guide the way to achieving outstanding results; in short, great leaders can change the world. Yet, as we strive to move and…
The SPEED of TRUST The One Thing That Changes Everything by Stephen M.R. Covey Stephen M.R. Covey shows how trust—and the speed at which it is established with clients and, employees—is essential to a successful organization. With nearly 750,000 copies in print, this instant classic shows that establishing trust is “the one thing that changes…
Just Listen Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone By Mark Goulston MD The first make-or-break step in persuading anyone to do any thing is getting them to hear you out. Whether the person is a harried colleague, a stressed-out client, or an insecure spouse, things will go from bad to worse if…
13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do Take Back Your Power, Embrace Change, Face Your Fears, and Train Your Brain for Happiness and Success By Amy Morin As a licensed clinical social worker, college psychology instructor, and psychotherapist, Amy Morin has seen countless people choose to succeed despite facing enormous challenges. That resilience inspired her…
Meetings Matter 8 Powerful Strategies for Remarkable Conversations By Paul Axtell In Meetings Matter, Paul Axtell emphasizes the importance of meetings, and he redesigns them using the vital foundation of conversation. With real-life examples and actionable advice, he shows you how to design meetings for results, lead them to achieve agendas that move projects forward,…
Marketing Above the Noise Achieve Strategic Advantage with Marketing that Matters By Linda J Popky Marketing today is out of control. With all the new marketing techniques accessible to the masses, it’s becoming harder and harder to stand out from the crowd. The result is more and more messages, hitting us more often in new…
Procrastinate on Purpose 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time By Rory Vaden A second visit to the show and Rory does not disappoint. Amazing insights and some pretty eye opening ideas. This New York Times bestselling author and sales-performance trainer brings his high-energy approach and can-do spirit to the most nagging problem in our professional…