Starting in 1837, rebels in Upper and Lower Canada revolted against British rule in an attempt to reform a colonial government that they believed was unjust. While this uprising is often perceived as a small-scale, localized event,...
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Auteur:Cascio, Wayne F.Sommaire:Firms that restructure through downsizing are not more profitable than those that don't, and often end up hurting themselves in the long run. Responsible Restructuring draws on the results of an 18-year study of S&P 500 firms...
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Auteur:Reynolds, MarvinSommaire:When you avoid that one financial problem, you increase the value of your contribution. Just as when the elephant enters the pond, the water level goes up for everyone, when your contribution increases, so do the benefits for everyone...
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Auteur:Chandler, SteveSommaire:Motivational speaker Steve Chandler helps you turn "what could have been" into "what will be.” His writing is filled with techniques for breaking down negative barriers and letting go of pessimistic thoughts that prevent...
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Auteur:Reina, Dennis S., Reina, Michelle L.Sommaire:Are you feeling less engaged, less committed and more skeptical at work? Do you find yourself isolated? Or are you caught in the middle of co-workers’ interpersonal conflicts? If so, you may be experiencing the symptoms of broken trust...
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Auteur:Jacobs, Robert W.Sommaire:The most successful organizations of the future will be those that are capable of rapidly and effectively bringing about fundamental, lasting, system-wide changes. In response to this challenge, Real Time Strategic Change advocates a...
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Auteur:Robinson, Lynn A.Sommaire:In her latest book, author and intuitive consultant Lynn A. Robinson lights the path to prosperity by showing her readers how to access their true dreams and passions and how to tap into their personal wells of abundance. Refreshingly...
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Auteur:WIlliams, DeanSommaire:Too many organizations today play follow the leader: the commander articulates a "vision" and people uncritically go along with it. But this style of leadership is ultimately ineffective and even dangerous. It hampers people...
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Auteur:Eich, Ritch K.Sommaire:Forget leadership gimmicks and catch phrases, "instant" leadership manuals and Stalinesque approaches to bottom-line results. Skip the sharp cuts to cope with tough times, too. Real and effective leaders today — from the ...
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Auteur:Economy, Peter, Bartlett, Joseph W.Sommaire:While raising capital has never been easy, it has become a lot more difficult over the past few years. The dot-com debacle has made investors skittish, especially when it comes to financing early-stage start-ups. As a result, more and...
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Auteur:Kahnweiler, JenniferSommaire:Introverts may feel powerless in a world where extroverts seem to rule, but there’s more than one way to have some sway. Jennifer Kahnweiler proves introverts can be highly effective influencers when, instead of trying to act like...
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Auteur:Spirer, GarySommaire:Quick Steps to Direct Selling Success tells you everything you need to know about direct selling, including network marketing. Discover how Jimmy Smith, a former butcher of 40 years earning $10,000 a year, at age 74, transformed his...
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Auteur:Kahle, DaveSommaire:A good question is a salesperson's most powerful tool, one that can be used in every stage of the sales process, from making appointments to closing the sale; yet, most salespeople are ill-equipped to use this tool effectively. As...
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Auteur:Bailey, Keith, Leland, KarenSommaire:Whether it’s leading a brainstorming meeting for a staff of five or giving a keynote speech to an audience of 5000, public speaking with confidence and competency is an essential skill for success. Unfortunately, many people feel...
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Auteur:Kushner, MalcolmSommaire:Anxious about public speaking? Have no fear! Use this friendly guide as your personal arsenal of tools to overcome stage fright and build a rapport with your audience. From researching your topic and preparing the room to crafting a...
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Auteur:Keyes, Whitney, Winkel, MaggieSommaire:What does American Express have in common with a one-woman meat vendor in Malaysia? Surprisingly, the answer is a “lot.” In today's competitive marketplace, size doesn’t matter. Success for every organization boils down to five...
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Auteur:Pattakos, AlexSommaire:NEW EDITION, REVISED AND UPDATED World-renowned psychiatrist Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning is one of the most important books of modern times. Frankl’s personal story of finding a reason to live in Nazi concentration camps...
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Now firmly established as one of the leading economics principles texts in the UK and Europe, this exciting new third edition of Economics by N. Gregory Mankiw (Harvard University) and Mark P. Taylor (Warwick University), has undergone...
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Auteur:Duckworth, Lawrence D.Sommaire:Traditional behavioral insights from Maslow, Herzberg, McGregor, Porter, Collins, and many others are helpful, but they stop short of the most basic and powerful drives behind human behavior. Also, they do not provide actionable methods...
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Auteur:Cameron, KimSommaire:Plenty of research has been done on why companies go terribly wrong, but what makes companies go spectacularly right? That’s the question that Kim Cameron asked over a decade ago. Since then, Cameron and his colleagues have uncovered...
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