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Book Cracking the Productivity Code

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jeri Miller
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2015-10-05
  • ISBN : 9781518732072
  • Pages : 48 pages

Download or read book Cracking the Productivity Code written by Jeri Miller and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-10-05 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How much are bad habits costing your career? If you are always frustrated by how little time left to complete something at work, then this book is for YOU! In "Cracking the Productivity Code - Secrets to Improving Productivity Habits at Work" Jeri Miller aims to help you in developing that positive productive trait needed at work. We will first take an in-depth look at the factors that makes us unproductive, as well as the dangers of procrastination. We will also teach you the techniques on how to be more productive as well as give you inspiration to, and reason why you should continue to be productive. This book offers help in working through the many reasons for lack of productivity. By trying the tips in this book, you can increase your productivity and find your day at work goes well accomplishing much more. Some of the tips in the book may be spot on to help you increase your productivity and accomplish more work during the day. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn When You Download You Copy Today: Self-Assessment Tools - Are You Procrastinating or Productive? How to Have Productive Mornings Before Going to Work Techniques on Redefining and Reformulating Productive Habits At Work Examples of Successful People and Their Habits And much, much more! So stop bragging how much time you lack to finish up your work! Everyone has 24 hours a day equally, it's up to you on how to use it wisely. This book will help to get yourself motivated, create good habits and ultimately become successful at work! What are you waiting for? If you are still reading this, you are obviously determined to start working on improving your productivity habits at work to achieve your goals at your workplace. Stop procrastinating further and take ACTION. GRAB Your Copy Right Now!

Book Cracking the Leadership Code

Download or read book Cracking the Leadership Code written by Alain Hunkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become the effective, proactive leader you aspire to be with this practical tool kit for leading people and organizations Yes, you can learn the skills to effectively lead people, organizations, and employees. With the right motivation and knowledge, you can be a leader who knows what it takes to succeed. Throughout his extensive experience in training leaders, author Alain Hunkins discovered that many leaders shared a common trait. They were mainly focused on what they were doing but not so focused on how they were doing it, especially when it came to working with other people. By strengthening their leadership capabilities, they could become trusted leaders within their organization, improve employee communications, and build bridges across hierarchies. Cracking the Leadership Code shares the valuable principles and practices that Hunkins developed and refined during the 20+ years he’s worked with leaders. When you crack the code, you’ll have a new operating model for organizational leadership that will help your teams thrive in a 21st century economy. Discover the brain science behind leading people Get inspired by real life leadership stories Use a practical leadership tool kit to become a better leader Learn how to communicate, influence, and persuade others, more effectively than ever before With this book as a resource, you’ll have a new perspective, a new framework, and new tools at your disposal, readily available to guide your leadership. You’ll learn to establish proactive, leader-follower relationships. To do this, you’ll use the interconnected elements of Connection, Communication, and Collaboration. When you learn from the author’s insightful experiences working with organizations around the world, you can accelerate your leadership development and become the leader you’ve always aspired to be.

Book Cracking the Curiosity Code

Download or read book Cracking the Curiosity Code written by Diane Hamilton and published by Dr. Diane Hamilton LLC. This book was released on 2019-01-28 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone is born curious. So, what happens? Why do some people become less curious than others? For individuals, leaders, and companies to be successful, they must determine the things that hold curiosity hostage. Think of the most innovative companies and you will notice they employ people who do not accept the status quo, they aren’t reluctant to change, they evolve with the times, they look for problems to solve, and focus on asking questions. Drawing on decades research and incorporating interviews from some of the top leaders of our time, Hamilton examines the factors that impact curiosity including fear, assumptions, technology, and environment (FATE). Through her ground-breaking research, she has created the Curiosity Code Index (CCI) assessment to determine how these factors have impacted curiosity and to provide an action plan to transform individuals and organizations to help improve areas impacted by curiosity, including innovation, engagement, creativity, and productivity. “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious” – Albert Einstein

Book Cracking the Sales Management Code  The Secrets to Measuring and Managing Sales Performance

Download or read book Cracking the Sales Management Code The Secrets to Measuring and Managing Sales Performance written by Jason Jordan and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-10-14 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boost sales results by zeroing in on the metrics that matter most “Sales may be an art, but sales management is a science. Cracking the Sales Management Code reveals that science and gives practical steps to identify the metrics you must measure to manage toward success.” —Arthur Dorfman, National Vice President, SAP “Cracking the Sales Management Code is a must-read for anyone who wants to bring his or her sales management team into the 21st century.” —Mike Nathe, Senior Vice President, Essilor Laboratories of America “The authors correctly assert that the proliferation of management reporting has created a false sense of control for sales executives. Real control is derived from clear direction to the field—and this book tells how do to that in an easy-to-understand, actionable manner.” —Michael R. Jenkins, Signature Client Vice President, AT&T Global Enterprise Solutions “There are things that can be managed in a sales force, and there are things that cannot. Too often sales management doesn’t see the difference. This book is invaluable because it reveals the manageable activities that actually drive sales results.” —John Davis, Vice President, St. Jude Medical “Cracking the Sales Management Code is one of the most important resources available on effective sales management. . . . It should be required reading for every sales leader.” —Bob Kelly, Chairman, The Sales Management Association “A must-read for managers who want to have a greater impact on sales force performance.” —James Lattin, Robert A. Magowan Professor of Marketing, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University “This book offers a solution to close the gap between sales processes and business results. It shows a new way to think critically about the strategies and tactics necessary to move a sales team from good to great!” —Anita Abjornson, Sales Management Effectiveness, Abbott Laboratories About the Book: There are literally thousands of books on selling, coaching, and leadership, but what about the particulars of managing a sales force? Where are the frameworks, metrics, and best practices to help you succeed? Based on extensive research into how world-class companies measure and manage their sales forces, Cracking the Sales Management Code is the first operating manual for sales management. In it you will discover: The five critical processes that drive sales performance How to choose the right processes for your own team The three levels of sales metrics you must collect Which metrics you can “manage” and which ones you can’t How to prioritize conflicting sales objectives How to align seller activities with business results How to use CRM to improve the impact of coaching As Neil Rackham writes in the foreword: “There’s an acute shortage of good books on the specifics of sales management. Cracking the Sales Management Code is about the practical specifics of sales management in the new era, and it fills a void.” Cracking the Sales Management Code fills that void by providing foundational knowledge about how the sales force works. It reveals the gears and levers that actually control sales results. It adds clarity to things that you intuitively know and provides insight into things that you don’t. It will change the way you manage your sellers from day to day, as well as the results you get from year to year.

Book The Creator s Code

Download or read book The Creator s Code written by Amy Wilkinson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Based on in-depth interviews with more than 200 leading entrepreneurs, [including the founders of LinkedIn, Chipotle, eBay, Under Armour, Tesla Motors, SpaceX, Spanx, Airbnb, PayPal, JetBlue, Gilt Group, Theranos, and Dropbox], a business executive and senior fellow at [the Harvard Kennedy School] identifies the six essential disciplines needed to transform your ideas into real-world successes, whether you're an innovative manager or an aspiring entrepreneur"--

Book Cracking the Personality Code

Download or read book Cracking the Personality Code written by Dana Borowka and published by Booksurge Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-14 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Cracking the Personality Code you will learn personality testing strategies to hire smarter and manage better. These strategies apply equally well to the corporate executive, entrepreneur, or small business owner. You will learn how to cultivate top performers through a three-step process: assess candidates with personality profiling, screen candidates for behavioral tendencies, and manage more effectively based on behavioral styles. Cracking the Personality Code is quick and enjoyable reading. Every chapter is packed with bulleted items, numbered steps, and short, to-the-point anecdotes that immediately demonstrate each point. Action strategies are clearly outlined and provide a road map to success. If you are serious about improving the results of the people you hire and manage, then this is the book for you.

Book Unit Costs and Productivity Standards for Various Highway and Bridge Maintenance Activities

Download or read book Unit Costs and Productivity Standards for Various Highway and Bridge Maintenance Activities written by United States. Federal Highway Administration and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Cracking the CRM Code

Download or read book Cracking the CRM Code written by Limesh Parekh and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2021-01-06 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: COVID has changed the game for all of us. It has forcefully fast-forwarded everyone into a digital era. Now, we have no other choice but to adopt technology to run our businesses. Although small businesses are agile to adopt changes, sometimes adopting technology can be challenging. Three friends – Anubhav, Jagdeep and Irshad – are running different businesses of different sizes in various industries. One of them already bought and failed CRM and the others still thinking of buying one. Liladhar Shastri, their class-mate, guides them through this bumpy but exciting journey of making a decision and actually buying CRM, then implementing it, solving user adoption problems and growing their business with CRM. I am sure you will find answers on their journey. If you have not yet thought of implementing CRM or you are in the process of buying one or you have already purchased it and struggled, I am sure Cracking the CRM Code will help you. This book will be specifically useful for business owners, sales managers and sales team leaders. CRM sellers and consultants will find useful insights into customer behavior and their CRM buying process. It will help them sell better.

Book Productivity Cracked   How to Maximize Your Time and Be Efficient in Your Work

Download or read book Productivity Cracked How to Maximize Your Time and Be Efficient in Your Work written by Sharlene Snow and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2014-12-13 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Best Guide For Productivity Habits Productivity Cracked *** BONUS!: FREE Natural Remedies Report Included !! *** * * * LIMITED TIME OFFER! * * * Every day is a new day and that in itself is a reason to celebrate. Despite the fact that you wake up in the morning and sleep at night, the things you do in between are supposed to make you feel fulfilled and with a sense of accomplishment. Productivity is an indicator of a job done This book will help you understand the true meaning of productivity and some habits you need to develop to help you increase your productivity at work and in life. Basically, it contains essential concepts that you need to know to start accomplishing the things that matter in your life, whether it is something as simple as finishing a crochet project to acing a business proposal. 7 Reasons To Buy This Book = > 1. Its Short And Informative No Fluff!! = > 2. This Book Is Straight Forward And Gets To The Point = > 3. It Has A Great Concept = > 4. Learn What You Need To Know FAST! = > 5. Don't Waste Hours Reading Something That Won't Benefit You = > 6. Specifically Written To Help And Benefit The Reader! = > 7. The Best Compact Guide To Learn What You Need To Learn In A Short Period of Time Check Out What You Will Learn After Reading This Book Below!! The True Meaning of Productivity The Habits You Need To Develop To Be Productive The Main Roadblock To Productivity The Principles Of Being Productive How To Motivate Yourself And Focus on The Things You Want Get The Book Before The Promotion Runs Out! Only For A Limited Time! You Do NOT Need A Kindle Device To Read This E-Book, You Can Read On Your PC, Mac, Smart Phone, And Or Your Kindle Device -------- Tags: Productivity, Productivity Hacks, Time Management

Book Leveraging the Genetics of Leadership

Download or read book Leveraging the Genetics of Leadership written by Daniel B Edds and published by . This book was released on 2020-11 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do organizations that consistently perform at elite levels approach the practice of leadership? They do it by custom-engineering an organizational DNA or genetic code that is systemic. Leveraging the Genetics of Leadership reveals this revolutionary new approach to leadership. Daniel Edds documents, through meticulous research, case studies, compelling examples, and personal interviews with leaders of organizations innovating the very foundations of leadership. His research comes from multiple healthcare, manufacturing organizations, the US Military, and an elementary school that went from failing to one of the few to close the achievement gap. You've likely read other leadership books. Leveraging the Genetics of Leadership radically innovates traditional models of leadership by rearranging core organizational elements into a designed system. A system that will scale mission, vision, and values across the enterprise. A system that will create a workforce engaged in creating extraordinary value for all stakeholders. The result is unparalleled organizational performance that makes customers line up at your door. In these pages, you will learn how elite organizations: Engage their entire workforce in creating customer value Custom-engineer their leadership DNA or genetic code Create a workforce that become their biggest ambassadors Design rules, routines, and organizational habits that will ignite innovation Traditional books on leadership strive to create courageous leaders who will attract followers. Leveraging the Genetics of Leadership will show you how to create a courageous workforce who will attract customers. The result is unparalleled performance and a workforce that grows into confident and empowered human beings. It all begins when you learn how to leverage the genetics of leadership.

Book The Art of Getting Things Done

    Book Details:
  • Author : Stephen D. Walker
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2015-03-07
  • ISBN : 9781508779919
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book The Art of Getting Things Done written by Stephen D. Walker and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-03-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DISCOVER:: How to Become More Vibrant at Work And Life Do you want to become more productive but don't know how? Your willingness to buy this book alone proves that you are already motivated. All you need is some proper guidance to crack that "CODE". MOTIVATION + DETERMINATION + HACKS = PRODUCTIVITY You already have the motivation and determination to become more productive. What you need is some guidance along with a few tips. Here's where this book will help you. You are constantly trying to overcome procrastination, trying to fix your routine and yet there are a few loopholes you are trying to fix. Are You struggling To Find Time To Do What You Really Want To do? Most of us don't know how to maximize time and have no clue when it comes to time management. We don't know how to get 30 hrs of work done in a regular 24 hr day. Well, don't despair, there are certainly more ways than one to learn all about it. Most successful people bank on the truth that a person can easily learn many time management skills in no time and squeeze an extra 4 hrs of productivity into the usual 24 hr day. You Want To Manage Your Time More effectively But don't Know How? Time is a currency that we all want to maximize, this book without question will help you to enhance your time management skills so that you can effectively manage your schedule and get more done in less time. The book contains proven steps on how to achieve more even if all your resources are limited. - Do you want to get more done with time to spare? - Do you want to learn all the foolproof tips that will help you to stick to your schedule? - Do You want to learn all the tricks that will gain you on average 10 extra hours per week? - Do you want to learn the secrets to actually get things done and beat procrastination forever? - Do you want to learn how to get organized without losing your creativity? - Do you want to learn how to master the guilt-free-work-life balance? - Do You Want To learn how to master multiple projects and ideas? - Do you want to identify and eliminate all time wasters? - Do you want to build effective time management habits?

Book The Millionaire Fastlane

Download or read book The Millionaire Fastlane written by MJ DeMarco and published by Viperion Publishing Corp. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Is the financial plan of mediocrity -- a dream-stealing, soul-sucking dogma known as "The Slowlane" your plan for creating wealth? You know how it goes; it sounds a lil something like this: "Go to school, get a good job, save 10% of your paycheck, buy a used car, cancel the movie channels, quit drinking expensive Starbucks mocha lattes, save and penny-pinch your life away, trust your life-savings to the stock market, and one day, when you are oh, say, 65 years old, you can retire rich." The mainstream financial gurus have sold you blindly down the river to a great financial gamble: You've been hoodwinked to believe that wealth can be created by recklessly trusting in the uncontrollable and unpredictable markets: the housing market, the stock market, and the job market. This impotent financial gamble dubiously promises wealth in a wheelchair -- sacrifice your adult life for a financial plan that reaps dividends in the twilight of life. Accept the Slowlane as your blueprint for wealth and your financial future will blow carelessly asunder on a sailboat of HOPE: HOPE you can find a job and keep it, HOPE the stock market doesn't tank, HOPE the economy rebounds, HOPE, HOPE, and HOPE. Do you really want HOPE to be the centerpiece for your family's financial plan? Drive the Slowlane road and you will find your life deteriorate into a miserable exhibition about what you cannot do, versus what you can. For those who don't want a lifetime subscription to "settle-for-less" and a slight chance of elderly riches, there is an alternative; an expressway to extraordinary wealth that can burn a trail to financial independence faster than any road out there. Why jobs, 401(k)s, mutual funds, and 40-years of mindless frugality will never make you rich young. Why most entrepreneurs fail and how to immediately put the odds in your favor. The real law of wealth: Leverage this and wealth has no choice but to be magnetized to you. The leading cause of poorness: Change this and you change everything. How the rich really get rich - and no, it has nothing to do with a paycheck or a 401K match. Why the guru's grand deity - compound interest - is an impotent wealth accelerator. Why the guru myth of "do what you love" will most likely keep you poor, not rich. And 250+ more poverty busting distinctions... Demand the Fastlane, an alternative road-to-wealth; one that actually ignites dreams and creates millionaires young, not old. Change lanes and find your explosive wealth accelerator. Hit the Fastlane, crack the code to wealth, and find out how to live rich for a lifetime.

Book Copywriting Demystified  The Foolproof Guide to Writing Copy That Sells

Download or read book Copywriting Demystified The Foolproof Guide to Writing Copy That Sells written by Shu Chen Hou and published by KOKOSHUNGSAN®. This book was released on with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you struggle to write copy that converts? Do you find yourself spending hours trying to craft the perfect message, only to see lackluster results? If so, you're not alone. Writing copy that sells is one of the most challenging aspects of marketing. But with the right guidance, anyone can learn to write copy that engages their audience and drives conversions. Introducing "Copywriting Demystified: The Foolproof Guide to Writing Copy That Sells". This comprehensive guide is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to master the art of copywriting. Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or freelance writer, this guide will teach you everything you need to know to write copy that converts. Written by a team of seasoned copywriters and marketers, "Copywriting Demystified" is packed with practical tips, real-world examples, and actionable advice. You'll learn how to identify your target audience and craft messaging that resonates with them. You'll discover the secrets of writing headlines and subheadings that grab attention and keep readers engaged. You'll learn how to use storytelling techniques to build trust and establish credibility with your audience. But "Copywriting Demystified" isn't just about the basics. This guide goes beyond the fundamentals of copywriting to cover advanced techniques for optimizing your copy. You'll learn how to write effective calls-to-action that drive conversions and boost sales. You'll discover how to optimize your copy for search engines and increase your online visibility. What sets "Copywriting Demystified" apart from other copywriting guides is its focus on practicality. This guide doesn't just tell you what to do, it shows you how to do it. You'll find plenty of real-world examples and case studies to illustrate key concepts and help you apply them to your own writing. But don't take our word for it. Here's what some of our readers have to say: "This guide is a game-changer. I've been struggling to write effective copy for years, but "Copywriting Demystified" has given me the tools and confidence to take my writing to the next level." - John, small business owner "I've read plenty of copywriting guides, but this one stands out. It's comprehensive, practical, and easy to follow. I've already started seeing better results from my writing." - Sarah, marketing professional So what are you waiting for? If you're ready to take your copywriting skills to the next level, "Copywriting Demystified" is the guide you've been looking for. Order your copy today and start writing copy that sells.

Book The Leadership Code

Download or read book The Leadership Code written by Dave Ulrich and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2009-01-08 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes a great leader? It's a question that has been tackled by thousands. In fact, there are literally tens of thousands of leadership studies, theories, frameworks, models, and recommended best practices. But where are the clear, simple answers we need for our daily work lives? Are there any? Dave Ulrich, Norm Smallwood, and Kate Sweetman set out to answer these questions—to crack the code of leadership. Drawing on decades of research experience, the authors conducted extensive interviews with a variety of respected CEOs, academics, experienced executives, and seasoned consultants—and heard the same five essentials repeated again and again. These five rules became The Leadership Code. In The Leadership Code, the authors break down great leadership into day-to-day actions, so that you know what to do Monday morning. Crack the leadership code—and take your leadership to the next level.

Book The Culture Code

Download or read book The Culture Code written by Daniel Coyle and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of The Talent Code unlocks the secrets of highly successful groups and provides tomorrow’s leaders with the tools to build a cohesive, motivated culture. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BLOOMBERG AND LIBRARY JOURNAL Where does great culture come from? How do you build and sustain it in your group, or strengthen a culture that needs fixing? In The Culture Code, Daniel Coyle goes inside some of the world’s most successful organizations—including the U.S. Navy’s SEAL Team Six, IDEO, and the San Antonio Spurs—and reveals what makes them tick. He demystifies the culture-building process by identifying three key skills that generate cohesion and cooperation, and explains how diverse groups learn to function with a single mind. Drawing on examples that range from Internet retailer Zappos to the comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade to a daring gang of jewel thieves, Coyle offers specific strategies that trigger learning, spark collaboration, build trust, and drive positive change. Coyle unearths helpful stories of failure that illustrate what not to do, troubleshoots common pitfalls, and shares advice about reforming a toxic culture. Combining leading-edge science, on-the-ground insights from world-class leaders, and practical ideas for action, The Culture Code offers a roadmap for creating an environment where innovation flourishes, problems get solved, and expectations are exceeded. Culture is not something you are—it’s something you do. The Culture Code puts the power in your hands. No matter the size of your group or your goal, this book can teach you the principles of cultural chemistry that transform individuals into teams that can accomplish amazing things together. Praise for The Culture Code “I’ve been waiting years for someone to write this book—I’ve built it up in my mind into something extraordinary. But it is even better than I imagined. Daniel Coyle has produced a truly brilliant, mesmerizing read that demystifies the magic of great groups. It blows all other books on culture right out of the water.”—Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Option B, Originals, and Give and Take “If you want to understand how successful groups work—the signals they transmit, the language they speak, the cues that foster creativity—you won’t find a more essential guide than The Culture Code.”—Charles Duhigg, New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better

Book Cracking the PM Interview

Download or read book Cracking the PM Interview written by Gayle Laakmann McDowell and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How many pizzas are delivered in Manhattan? How do you design an alarm clock for the blind? What is your favorite piece of software and why? How would you launch a video rental service in India? This book will teach you how to answer these questions and more. Cracking the PM Interview is a comprehensive book about landing a product management role in a startup or bigger tech company. Learn how the ambiguously-named "PM" (product manager / program manager) role varies across companies, what experience you need, how to make your existing experience translate, what a great PM resume and cover letter look like, and finally, how to master the interview: estimation questions, behavioral questions, case questions, product questions, technical questions, and the super important "pitch."

Book CRACK THE LEARNING CODE  The Evidence Based Approach to Enhance Your Study Techniques

Download or read book CRACK THE LEARNING CODE The Evidence Based Approach to Enhance Your Study Techniques written by Dr Shubham Kumar Indurkar and published by BFC Publications. This book was released on 2024-02-09 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Crack the Learning Code" is not just a book, but a practical tool to learn, understand and implement the learning methodologies using well recognised scientific methods and principles. The book contains various scientific methods including the medical and physical domains and also the spiritual realm which can help avid learners adapt to the demands of modern education and learning, which is always lacking in the traditional learning methods. These methods have helped a lot of students across the globe and will definitely help you in your future endeavours, either academic or professional.