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The Business Wisdom Series
Looking to improve every facet of your business career? In the Book of Business Wisdom, more than 50 business legends, past and present, share their passion for excellence and their views on success in business. Andrew Carnegie and Thomas Edison vividly depict the personal qualities required for success; David Ogilvy and Jack Welch share secrets on leadership; Andy Grove and Sam Walton propound on good management; John D. Rockefeller and Henry Ford explain the need for a gunslinger's spirit; and Peter Lynch and Muriel Siebert illuminate what it takes to succeed on Wall Street. more >>
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Leadership
Want those vital, yet sometimes intangible leadership qualities? From leading change to dealing with adversity, from creating vision to inspiring employees, from instigating revolution to cultivating company culture, the 52 classic essays contained in the Book of Leadership Wisdom span the entire range of essential leadership issues. You'll hear from Carnegie, du Pont, Getty, Perot, and Welch, among other cutting edge visionaries.
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Investing
Looking for a sound path in today's market chaos? In the Book of Investing Wisdom, 46 of the greatest stock-pickers and legends of Wall Street instruct on the art of investing and avoiding the perils. There's Bernard Baruch on negotiating market slumps, Peter Bernstein on investing for the long-term, Peter Lynch on bagging the big score, and, of course, Warren Buffett on finding that special company with a superb track record.
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Entrepreneurs
Want what it takes to become an elite entrepreneur? The Book of Entrepreneurs' Wisdom answers the question with classic essays by Warren Avis, Richard Branson, George Eastman, Steve Jobs, Kim Polese, and Lillian Vernon, among more than 50 pioneers, past and present. The start-up, securing venture capital, the required maverick element, branding, and salesmanship – it's all here in taking an idea to its fruition.
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Management
Overwhelmed by events, multiple tasks, and people at work? Drawing on their personal experiences, the world-class managers in the Book of Management Wisdom offer a range of practical advice, case studies, humorous anecdotes, and management philosophy. Among the 53 classic essays, Sam Walton propounds on boosting productivity, Andy Grove on confrontation, Alfred Sloan on structure, Lee Iacocca on meetings, and Henry Ford on man and machine.
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Little Book
Short on time, but need help across the board? The Little Book of Business Wisdom brings together the most brilliant and successful managers, leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs, who offer decisive tips and rules on how to succeed and how to stay ahead. Barnum, Dell, Drucker, Gates, Vernon, Mondavi, Pickens, Templeton, and Wanamaker are among the more than 50 stars featured.
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Conference Board
Looking to transform your workplace? The Conference Board Challenge to Business addresses and analyzes every major area in industry and commerce. Marketing and brand building conquering technology quality and profits strategic growth and more are tackled by the businesses geniuses included here. The Conference Board has been a leading business membership and research organization for almost a hundred years; it pays to listen to the experienced.