Download or read book Stick with It Mastering the Art of Adherence written by Lee J. Colan and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This groundbreaking book includes Winning Insights from... JPMorgan * The Container Store * Fossil * KidKraft * National Motor Club * Sears * Southwest Airlines * The Hartford * UCLA Health Center * and more! There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all strategy, especially in today’s highly complex and competitive world of business. But there is such a thing as a one-size-fits-all approach to business success . . . it's called the Art of Adherence. A good strategy gets you in the game, but adhering to your strategy gets you into the winner's circle. With today's microwave mentality, business leaders often abandon strategies quickly because they don’t yield immediate results. Learn how world-class leaders and organizations master the Art of Adherence. Stick with It reveals a time-tested, real-world validated formula for winning: FOCUS X COMPETENCE X PASSION = ADHERENCE When you consistently sharpen Focus, build Competence, and ignite Passion, you plant the seeds of victory. Initially, you may not see tangible results, but rest assured growth is occurring under the surface. As individuals and teams stick with it, momentum builds, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of victory. The authors, including leadership guru Lee J. Colan, draw upon 25 years of corporate leadership, field research, executive consulting, and training with many of the world’s leading organizations. They combine real-world stories with cut-through-the-clutter tools so you can convert this rapid-read book into fast results. READ STICK WITH IT TODAY AND WIN TOMORROW! Praise for Stick With It: "We have successfully applied Colan's powerful tools for 12 years to drive our business growth and team engagement. Stick with It delivers a clear model and tools presented in Colan's practical and actionable style." -- Barry E. Davis, President and CEO, Crosstex Energy Services "The Adherence Equation (Focus x Competence x Passion) is a powerful formula for driving growth and winning in today's market. Stick with It balances research with real-world examples to deliver field-tested tools. You can read it on Friday and apply it on Monday." -- John Walker, COO, KidKraft "Stick with It simplifies the complex topic of business execution. We have applied these concepts to create winning business results and a winning culture." -- Paul Spiegelman, CEO, The Beryl Companies "This book is the secret sauce to being successful with ANY strategy. Stick with It is a practical guide for avoiding the very reason that most strategies fail—lack of adherence. The authors bring in real-world and understandable examples that will make you and your organization soar to new heights." -- David T. Feinberg, MD, MBA, President and CEO, UCLA Health System "The authors hit the bull's-eye! In our company, one of the single biggest challenges is finding leaders who will execute a plan. I strongly recommend Stick with It to any leader who wants to build a successful team." -- Jerry Crawford , President, Jani-King International, Inc.

Download or read book Stick with It Mastering the Art of Adherence written by Lee J. Colan and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2013-04-03 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stick to it and Win with Every Strategy helps business leaders and managers avoid doing what so many do when major challenges ariseabandon a perfectly sound business strategyby sharpening their focus, building their competence, and ignite their passion. It gives readers the tools to cuts through the clutter to help the reader consistently execute his/her plans

Download or read book The Year without a Purchase written by Scott Dannemiller and published by Presbyterian Publishing Corp. This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Year without a Purchase is the story of one family's quest to stop shopping and start connecting. Scott Dannemiller and his wife, Gabby, are former missionaries who served in Guatemala. Ten years removed from their vow of simple living, they found themselves on a never-ending treadmill of consumption where each purchase created a desire for more and never led to true satisfaction. The difference between needs and wants had grown very fuzzy, and making that distinction clear again would require drastic action: no nonessential purchases for a whole year. No clothes, no books, no new toys for the kids. If they couldn't eat it or use it up within a year (toilet paper and shampoo, for example), they wouldn't buy it. Filled with humorous wit, curious statistics, and poignant conclusions, the book examines modern America's spending habits and chronicles the highs and lows of dropping out of our consumer culture. As the family bypasses the checkout line to wrestle with the challenges of gift giving, child rearing, and keeping up with the Joneses, they discover important truths about human nature and the secret to finding true joy. The Year without a Purchase offers valuable food for thought for anyone who has ever wanted to reduce stress by shopping less and living more.

Download or read book How to Thrive as a Library Professional written by Susanne Markgren and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2019-10-21 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are planning to enter the field of librarianship or are a seasoned veteran, your success requires conscious planning. With its big picture approach, this guide shows you how to manage your career to optimize professional fulfillment. This book is a practical and straightforward approach to finessing your practice, with easy-to-implement takeaways. Covering topics that range from determining a career vision and cultivating relationships to using narrative to make connections and employing mindfulness, compassion, and self-forgiveness; this book will help librarians at all stages of their careers to take charge and forge their own way in the vast and shifting landscape of information science. You will discover new perspectives, gain knowledge, and prepare to take decisive action to further your professional practice. You also will be prompted to consider new ways of thinking about your current practice as well as where you want to go. By developing a deliberative approach to building a practice, you will come away ready for action and with a new perspective—on yourself, your work, your organization, and the community your serve.

Download or read book The Year without a Purchase written by Scott Dannemiller and published by Presbyterian Publishing Corp. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Year without a Purchase is the story of one family's quest to stop shopping and start connecting. Scott Dannemiller and his wife, Gabby, are former missionaries who served in Guatemala. Ten years removed from their vow of simple living, they found themselves on a never-ending treadmill of consumption where each purchase created a desire for more and never led to true satisfaction. The difference between needs and wants had grown very fuzzy, and making that distinction clear again would require drastic action: no nonessential purchases for a whole year. No clothes, no books, no new toys for the kids. If they couldn't eat it or use it up within a year (toilet paper and shampoo, for example), they wouldn't buy it. Filled with humorous wit, curious statistics, and poignant conclusions, the book examines modern America's spending habits and chronicles the highs and lows of dropping out of our consumer culture. As the family bypasses the checkout line to wrestle with the challenges of gift giving, child rearing, and keeping up with the Joneses, they discover important truths about human nature and the secret to finding true joy. The Year without a Purchase offers valuable food for thought for anyone who has ever wanted to reduce stress by shopping less and living more.

Download or read book Orchestrating Attitude written by Lee J. Colan and published by CornerStone Leadership Inst. This book was released on 2005-06 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Power of Positive Coaching The Mindset and Habits to Inspire Winning Results and Relationships written by Lee J. Colan and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2018-12-21 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Positive Coaching Mindset x Positive Coaching Habits = Winning Results and Relationships Most coaching books focus on skills and scripts. But without the right mindset, those skills and scripts will not yield the response and results your want from your team. When you have a positive mindset, you are able to see more opportunities for growth and improvement. Coaching is not just about investing in others—it’s about investing in yourself. When you grow, you can better help others grow. The Power of Positive Coaching shows you how to elevate your coaching game and drive winning results and relationships. Acclaimed coaches Lee Colan, Ph.D. and Julie Davis-Colan reveal how to build a positive coaching mindset that you can use to apply the five positive coaching habits With this book as your guide, you’ll learn how to: •Develop a more positive mindset to leverage on the job and in your personal life•Build proven, positive coaching habits by using simple tools and techniques•Inspire better results and relationships on your team •Explain the circle of consequences to gain alignment•Ask purposeful questions to ignite engagement•Involve your team to reduce the eight areas of waste to enlist ownership•Measure performance with relevant scoreboards to enhance accountability•Appreciate the people behind your employees to deepen commitment. Apply The Power of Positive Coaching, and create a positive ripple effect throughout your team, your business, and your life.

Download or read book Passionate Performance written by Lee J. Colan and published by CornerStone Leadership Inst. This book was released on 2004-06 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Art of Deception written by Kevin D. Mitnick and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-04 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's most infamous hacker offers an insider's view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security Kevin Mitnick's exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since his release from federal prison, in 1998, Mitnick has turned his life around and established himself as one of the most sought-after computer security experts worldwide. Now, in The Art of Deception, the world's most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old adage, "It takes a thief to catch a thief." Focusing on the human factors involved with information security, Mitnick explains why all the firewalls and encryption protocols in the world will never be enough to stop a savvy grifter intent on rifling a corporate database or an irate employee determined to crash a system. With the help of many fascinating true stories of successful attacks on business and government, he illustrates just how susceptible even the most locked-down information systems are to a slick con artist impersonating an IRS agent. Narrating from the points of view of both the attacker and the victims, he explains why each attack was so successful and how it could have been prevented in an engaging and highly readable style reminiscent of a true-crime novel. And, perhaps most importantly, Mitnick offers advice for preventing these types of social engineering hacks through security protocols, training programs, and manuals that address the human element of security.

Download or read book Command Of The Air written by General Giulio Douhet and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-15 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the pantheon of air power spokesmen, Giulio Douhet holds center stage. His writings, more often cited than perhaps actually read, appear as excerpts and aphorisms in the writings of numerous other air power spokesmen, advocates-and critics. Though a highly controversial figure, the very controversy that surrounds him offers to us a testimonial of the value and depth of his work, and the need for airmen today to become familiar with his thought. The progressive development of air power to the point where, today, it is more correct to refer to aerospace power has not outdated the notions of Douhet in the slightest In fact, in many ways, the kinds of technological capabilities that we enjoy as a global air power provider attest to the breadth of his vision. Douhet, together with Hugh “Boom” Trenchard of Great Britain and William “Billy” Mitchell of the United States, is justly recognized as one of the three great spokesmen of the early air power era. This reprint is offered in the spirit of continuing the dialogue that Douhet himself so perceptively began with the first edition of this book, published in 1921. Readers may well find much that they disagree with in this book, but also much that is of enduring value. The vital necessity of Douhet’s central vision-that command of the air is all important in modern warfare-has been proven throughout the history of wars in this century, from the fighting over the Somme to the air war over Kuwait and Iraq.

Download or read book 7 Moments That Define Excellent Leaders written by Lee Joseph Colan and published by . This book was released on 2006-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mastering the Art of Commercial Real Estate Investing written by Doug Marshall and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to proven principles and common-sense practices for successfully investing in real estate. In this practical guide, real estate veteran Doug Marshall teaches you how to supplement your income—or start a new career—by investing in commercial real estate. With over thirty-five years of commercial real estate experience, including a decade of personally investing in rental properties, Marshall has explored every aspect of this lucrative market. Now, he’s sharing his knowledge to show readers how to add to or even replace their current income with commercial real estate investments. Mastering the Art of Commercial Real Estate Investing is for both beginner and seasoned investors who want to maximize their profits with time-proven principles. Readers will learn how to: · Tap into the six immutable laws of commercial real estate investing to build wealth and grow income fast · Find the best possible loan for their property to optimize its cash flow · Reduce risks and remove pitfalls to keep their investing profitable · Know when to buy, and when NOT to buy · And much, much more!

Download or read book Hooked written by Nir Eyal and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and Updated, Featuring a New Case Study How do successful companies create products people can’t put down? Why do some products capture widespread attention while others flop? What makes us engage with certain products out of sheer habit? Is there a pattern underlying how technologies hook us? Nir Eyal answers these questions (and many more) by explaining the Hook Model—a four-step process embedded into the products of many successful companies to subtly encourage customer behavior. Through consecutive “hook cycles,” these products reach their ultimate goal of bringing users back again and again without depending on costly advertising or aggressive messaging. Hooked is based on Eyal’s years of research, consulting, and practical experience. He wrote the book he wished had been available to him as a start-up founder—not abstract theory, but a how-to guide for building better products. Hooked is written for product managers, designers, marketers, start-up founders, and anyone who seeks to understand how products influence our behavior. Eyal provides readers with: • Practical insights to create user habits that stick. • Actionable steps for building products people love. • Fascinating examples from the iPhone to Twitter, Pinterest to the Bible App, and many other habit-forming products.

Download or read book Investing and the Irrational Mind Rethink Risk Outwit Optimism and Seize Opportunities Others Miss written by Robert Koppel and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-04-22 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behavioral finance expert and bestselling author Robert Koppel shows traders and investors how to invest your money rationally, even in an irrational world "Investing," according to Robert Koppel, "Involves far more than specific analytical and strategic skills. It requires the development of habits, thought patterns and creative attitudes that influence the way to think and act in the market." In Investing and the Irrational Mind, Koppel, author of the classic bestseller,The Inner Game of Trading, uses the latest advancements in behavioral finance and neuroeconomics to help you gain these habits, as well as the deep understanding of market risk factors necessary to successful portfolio building. Armed with 30 years' experience as an analyst, and fund manager, and interviews with top traders, behavioral economists, risk managers and neuroscientists, Koppel lets you build a personal arsenal of risk management skills ("quantitative architecture") necessary for investors at any level to develop a focused, disciplined, confident, and profitable approach to investing. Filled with surprising insights into human behavior, and rock-solid financial advice, this is the guide you need to invest in today's markets.

Download or read book The Master and Margarita written by Mikhail Bulgakov and published by Grove/Atlantic, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-03-18 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Satan comes to Soviet Moscow in this critically acclaimed translation of one of the most important and best-loved modern classics in world literature. The Master and Margarita has been captivating readers around the world ever since its first publication in 1967. Written during Stalin’s time in power but suppressed in the Soviet Union for decades, Bulgakov’s masterpiece is an ironic parable on power and its corruption, on good and evil, and on human frailty and the strength of love. In The Master and Margarita, the Devil himself pays a visit to Soviet Moscow. Accompanied by a retinue that includes the fast-talking, vodka-drinking, giant tomcat Behemoth, he sets about creating a whirlwind of chaos that soon involves the beautiful Margarita and her beloved, a distraught writer known only as the Master, and even Jesus Christ and Pontius Pilate. The Master and Margarita combines fable, fantasy, political satire, and slapstick comedy to create a wildly entertaining and unforgettable tale that is commonly considered the greatest novel to come out of the Soviet Union. It appears in this edition in a translation by Mirra Ginsburg that was judged “brilliant” by Publishers Weekly. Praise for The Master and Margarita “A wild surrealistic romp. . . . Brilliantly flamboyant and outrageous.” —Joyce Carol Oates, The Detroit News “Fine, funny, imaginative. . . . The Master and Margarita stands squarely in the great Gogolesque tradition of satiric narrative.” —Saul Maloff, Newsweek “A rich, funny, moving and bitter novel. . . . Vast and boisterous entertainment.” —The New York Times “The book is by turns hilarious, mysterious, contemplative and poignant. . . . A great work.” —Chicago Tribune “Funny, devilish, brilliant satire. . . . It’s literature of the highest order and . . . it will deliver a full measure of enjoyment and enlightenment.” —Publishers Weekly

Download or read book The Art of Success Mastering the Game of Life written by and published by Xspurts.com. This book was released on with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating Milestones: Recognizing Achievements In the journey toward mastering the art of success, acknowledging and celebrating milestones is a vital aspect of sustaining motivation and reinforcing progress. Celebrating achievements, whether big or small, provides a sense of accomplishment and a reminder of how far you’ve come. This chapter explores the significance of recognizing milestones and offers strategies for celebrating achievements in a way that enhances your journey toward success. Milestones are pivotal points that mark progress along your path to achieving your goals. They represent significant achievements or progress in your journey, providing tangible markers of your efforts and determination. Recognizing these milestones is essential not only for validating your hard work but also for maintaining momentum and fostering a positive outlook. One of the primary benefits of celebrating milestones is the boost in motivation and morale. When you take the time to acknowledge your achievements, you reinforce the connection between effort and success. This positive reinforcement can energize you to continue pursuing your goals with renewed enthusiasm. For instance, successfully completing a major project or reaching a key target might inspire you to tackle the next challenge with greater confidence and drive. Celebrating milestones also provides an opportunity for reflection and self-recognition. Taking a moment to appreciate your progress allows you to evaluate what you’ve learned, how you’ve grown, and the obstacles you’ve overcome. This reflection helps reinforce your sense of accomplishment and provides valuable insights into your journey. For example, reviewing the steps you took to achieve a significant milestone can highlight strategies and practices that contributed to your success, which can be applied to future endeavors. There are various ways to celebrate milestones, and the approach you choose can reflect your personality, preferences, and the nature of the achievement. Celebrations can range from personal rewards, such as treating yourself to a special experience or indulging in a favorite activity, to more public acknowledgments, such as sharing your success with friends, family, or colleagues. For example, after completing a challenging work project, you might host a small gathering to celebrate with your team, express gratitude, and share the success. Public recognition can also play a significant role in celebrating milestones. Sharing your achievements with a broader audience can enhance your sense of accomplishment and provide external validation. This recognition can come in the form of awards, acknowledgments in professional or social circles, or public announcements of your achievements. For instance, receiving an industry award or being featured in a publication can reinforce your success and enhance your professional reputation. Incorporating rituals or traditions into your celebrations can add meaning and significance to the process. Rituals, whether personal or shared with others, create a sense of continuity and tradition, reinforcing the importance of your achievements. For example, you might establish a personal tradition of reflecting on your goals and progress at the end of each year, setting aside time to celebrate your accomplishments and plan for future objectives. It’s important to strike a balance between celebrating milestones and maintaining focus on your overarching goals. While recognizing achievements is crucial, it’s equally important to stay committed to your long-term objectives and avoid becoming complacent. Celebrations should serve as a source of motivation and inspiration, propelling you forward rather than causing you to lose sight of your ultimate aspirations. For instance, after celebrating a major milestone, use the momentum to set new goals and continue working toward your next achievement. Moreover, celebrating milestones provides an opportunity to express gratitude to those who have supported you along the way. Acknowledging the contributions of mentors, colleagues, friends, and family members who have played a role in your success fosters positive relationships and reinforces the collaborative nature of achievement. Taking the time to thank and recognize those who have helped you can strengthen your network and create a supportive environment for future endeavors. In summary, celebrating milestones and recognizing achievements are essential components of mastering the art of success. By acknowledging your progress, reflecting on your journey, and finding meaningful ways to celebrate, you reinforce your motivation and sustain a positive outlook. Embrace the process of celebrating your milestones, and let it energize you as you continue to pursue your goals and strive for success.