Download or read book Cheeseburger Theory written by Dr. Tommy Weir and published by Flipside Digital Content Company Inc.. This book was released on 2014-09-24 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cheeseburger Theory and other leadership observations is an exciting collection of valuable insights from interacting with and watching successful leaders--even some unsuccessful ones. Author Dr. Tommy Weir is fascinated with the ways great "e;bosses"e; do their jobs.You could call him a leadership junkie; actually he is a self-professing leadership nerd--although not too nerdy. His days are spent observing leaders and helping them become the best they can.Dr. Weir has spent his professional life working with leaders. He has advised countless CEOs and business leaders. People want to hear what he has to say, as a sought-after speaker on global leadership issues noted for his perception and innovative presentation. This book collects many of his insights and presents them in an engrossing series of "e;to the point"e; articles.Far more important in his mind than the theory behind leadership, is the practical side of it. This comes alive in The Cheeseburger Theory and other leadership observations as Dr. Weir puts forth practical insights from everyday leadership exchanges. Observing how leaders lead eventually allowed him to learn directly from many of the world's great CEOs.The result has been a growing collection of books about global leadership, with The Cheeseburger Theory and other leadership observations being the latest addition. The observations in this book, each forming its own concise chapter, are engaging and practical. Each contains valuable ideas built around perceptive observation of leaders in action. Even though the observations are light and readable, and completely free of technical jargon, they remain thought-provoking and will spark the reader's curiosity and interest.Each article was originally published in The National (the Arab world's New York Times), where Dr. Weir is the leadership columnist, or in Gulf Business, where his articles appear monthly. Thanks to The National and Gulf Business, Dr. Weir has been able to share his insights with leaders all over the world. And with the publication of The Cheeseburger Theory and other leadership observations anyone is able to gain access to these powerful ideas.The articles cover topics ranging from motivating a team to doing business in crazy economic times to stop losing money on e-mail, and where does innovation come from. Each offers specific advice that will be useful now and ten years from now. Often Dr. Weir suggests that someone with a problem might find a solution by turning a problem on its head or by looking at it from a radically different point of view. Specific examples abound in this easy to understand collection.Dr. Weir's conclusions are built on his close observation of active leadership, drawn from his work with some of the world's greatest leaders. He offers insightful ideas on the ways these inventive leaders have found success.These fast-moving essays can be sampled in any order a reader finds useful, while on a plane or between appointments. Yet together they form an informative investigation of the art and science of leadership.His favorite columns about solutions to perplexing management problems became many of the essays collected in this book. Others offer a strong sense of the places he has been and the people he has known. Each essay holds an enduring value that will reward rereading. Each article is beautifully written and rigorously thought out but never stiff or formal. The ideas in this book are presented just as they were originally written, for practical business reading without fuss or academic elaboration.Enjoy these quick-to-read observations, but pay attention. They will make you think again about everything you have always accepted as true.
Download or read book Jed Mckenna s Theory of Everything written by Jed McKenna and published by Wisefool Press. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are programmed from birth to believe that our existence is an unsolvable riddle, but if we make an honest effort, we discover that mystery itself is the riddle. Not just what is the big mystery, but why is there any mystery at all? And what if there isn’t? What if the Mysterium Tremendum is just an internal belief without any external counterpart? What if the answers to life’s biggest questions were all hidden in plain sight? “If man will strike, strike through the mask! How can the prisoner reach outside except by thrusting through the wall?” Herman Melville Those interested in striking through the mask will welcome a theory of everything that makes sense, doesn’t rely on religious or scientific chicanery, and can be easily understood. And those familiar with Jed McKenna and the Enlightenment Trilogy will know that it’s not just a theory.
Download or read book Theory of Mind written by Martin Doherty and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2008-08-26 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise and readable review of the extensive research into children’s understanding of what other people think and feel, providing a comprehensive overview of 25 years of research into theory of mind.
Download or read book Quantum Cheeseburger written by Jeremy Michelson and published by Jeremy Michelson. This book was released on with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One cheeseburger, with a side of armageddon. Driving his vintage Jeep down a lonely highway in the New Mexico desert, Chris, an ordinary guy with a horrible boss, makes a terrible mistake. He stops at a roadside burger shack for lunch. Disaster ensues. He barely escapes with his life. And, unknown to him, something else. Now Earth military, mercenaries, and three races of aliens are hunting him. All of them gunning for a power that will determine the fate of Earth. Along with the fate of six alien races locked in a simmering conflict that threatens to break out into all-out war. A power that could unlock incredible technological secrets of a long dead alien race. A power Chris must learn how to control. A power he must learn how to use if Earth is to survive. First, Chris must figure out who his real friends are. Right now, everyone looks like the enemy. The wild and funny first novel in the Star Ascension series.
Download or read book Psychology For Dummies written by Adam Cash and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-09-23 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out what makes you—and everyone else—tick Psychology For Dummies takes you on the challenging and thrilling adventure into the astonishing science of why we do the things we do. Along the way you’ll find out how psychology helps us improve our relationships, make better decisions, be more effective in our careers, and avoid stress and mental illness in difficult times. In a friendly, jargon-free style, clinical psychologist and teacher Adam Cash uses practical examples to delve deep into the maze of the human mind: from the basic hardware, software, and "wetware" of our brains to the mysteries of consciousness and the murkier reaches of abnormal behavior. He also provides profound insights into our wants and needs, the differences between psychological approaches, and how positive psychology can help you lead the “good life” that fulfills you most. Gain insights into identity and the self Cope with stress and illness Maintain psychological health Make informed choices when seeking counseling Whether you’re new to the unconscious or an established devotee of Freud and pharmacology, Psychology For Dummies is your essential guide to the examined life—and what can make it even more worth living!
Download or read book Explanations 2005 written by Matthew Coker and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2005-12 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look back on 2005 through the writings of some loser from New Mexico.
Download or read book Contemporary Learning Theories written by Stephen B. Klein and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique two-volume set provides detailed coverage of contemporary learning theory. Uniting leading experts in modern behavioral theory, these texts give students a complete view of the field. Volume I details the complexities of Pavlovian conditioning and describes the current status of traditional learning theories. Volume II discusses several important facets of instrumental conditioning and presents comprehensive coverage of the role of inheritance on learning. A strong and complete base of knowledge concerning learning theories, these volumes are ideal reference sources for advanced students and professionals in experimental psychology, learning and learning theory, and comparative physiology.
Download or read book Value Of Nothing written by Raj Patel and published by HarperCollins Canada. This book was released on 2010-06-06 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As retirement funds shrink, savings disappear and houses are foreclosed on, now is a good time to ask a question for which every human civilization has had an answer: why do things cost what they do? The Value of Nothing tracks down the reasons through history, philosophy, neuroscience and sociology, showing why prices are always at odds with the true value of the things that matter most to us. Damien Hirst’s diamond-encrusted skull sold for a record $100 million at auction. But if we account for the possibility that blood diamonds were used (as many suspect), the human cost is even greater. A Big Mac might seem like the best deal in these economic times, but after analyzing the energy to produce each burger, from field to Happy Meal, Patel argues the real price tag is a whopping $200. But it is easiest to see the gap between price and value by looking at things that are so-called free. Examining everything from Google to TV, from love to thoughts, The Value of Nothing reveals the hidden social consequences of our global culture of “freedom.”
Download or read book 10 Tips for Leading in the Middle East written by Dr. Tommy Weir and published by Flipside Digital Content Company Inc.. This book was released on 2014-08-18 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 10 Tips for Leading in the Middle East is a practical guide for expats and locals alike, providing tips to lead in an environment that is vastly different from the world with which most upper-management members have been working. You may be wondering, "e;Where did these ten tips come from?"e; Dr. Tommy spent a decade up close and personally researching leadership in the Arab World. This started with understanding sociological trends to frame the context for the Middle East, demographic implications, organizational behavior and leadership approaches. His extensive experience includes working with more than thirty companies, interviewing over seven hundred leaders, and developing at least three thousand leaders. Acknowledging the vast differences found across the Arab World, Dr. Weir focuses on the principal similarities between the GCC, Levant and Egypt, even within the GCC, that exist within the business world. These areas of commonality are substantial, and he uses them to craft an engaging collection of tips that help leaders enter this part of the business world with confidence and clear direction. With the purpose of aiding potential or current business leaders who wish to succeed in the Middle East, this book is a constant companion for the senior executive. Whether one is embarking on a senior leadership position or merely curious and a seeker of leadership knowledge, you will find 10 Tips for Leading in the Middle East to be a fascinating guide written by someone who knows firsthand the potential inside the boardroom within the corporate world of the Middle East. This must-read book immediately separates itself from theoretical texts while keeping the focus on the applicable nature of leading in the Middle East. Its simplicity highlights what you can expect, which is like having a "e;Coffee Conversation"e; with Dr. Tommy who answers, "e;Would you tell me from your experience and research what does it take to be a good leader here?"e;
Download or read book The End of the Timeless God written by R. T. Mullins and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book considers two approaches to the philosophy of time, presentism and eternalism.
Download or read book Basic Discrete Mathematics Logic Set Theory And Probability written by Richard Kohar and published by World Scientific Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-06-15 with total page 733 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lively introductory text exposes the student in the humanities to the world of discrete mathematics. A problem-solving based approach grounded in the ideas of George Pólya are at the heart of this book. Students learn to handle and solve new problems on their own. A straightforward, clear writing style and well-crafted examples with diagrams invite the students to develop into precise and critical thinkers. Particular attention has been given to the material that some students find challenging, such as proofs. This book illustrates how to spot invalid arguments, to enumerate possibilities, and to construct probabilities. It also presents case studies to students about the possible detrimental effects of ignoring these basic principles. The book is invaluable for a discrete and finite mathematics course at the freshman undergraduate level or for self-study since there are full solutions to the exercises in an appendix.'Written with clarity, humor and relevant real-world examples, Basic Discrete Mathematics is a wonderful introduction to discrete mathematical reasoning.'- Arthur Benjamin, Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College, and author of The Magic of Math
Download or read book Sit Down and Shut Up written by Cinque Henderson and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On his very first day of school as a substitute teacher, Cinque Henderson was cursed at and openly threatened by one of his students. Not wanting trouble or any broken bones, Henderson called the hall monitor, who escorted the student to the office. But five minutes later the office sent him back with a note that read, “Ok to return to class.” That was it: no suspension, no detention, no phone call home, nothing. Sit Down and Shut Up: How Discipline Can Set Students Free is a passionate and personal analysis of Henderson's year as substitute teacher in some of America’s toughest schools. Students disrespected, yelled at, and threatened teachers, abetted by a school system and political culture that turned a willfully blind eye to the economic and social decline that created the problem. Henderson concludes that the failures of our worst schools are the result of a population in crisis: classrooms are microcosms of all our nation’s most vexing issues of race and class. The legacy and stain of race—the price of generational trauma, the cost of fatherlessness, the failures of capitalism, the false promise of meritocracy—played itself out in every single interaction Henderson had with an aggressive student, an unengaged parent, or a failed administrator. In response to the chaos he found in the classroom, Henderson proposes a recommitment to the notion that discipline—wisely and properly understood, patiently and justly administered—is the only proper route to freedom and opportunity for generations of poor youth. With applications far beyond the classroom, Henderson’s experiences offer novel insights into the pressing racial, social, and economic issues that have shaped America’s cultural landscape. Sure to ignite discussion and controversy, Sit Down and Shut Up provides a frank evaluation of the broken classrooms of America and offers a bold strategy for fixing them.
Download or read book Sweat Equity written by Jason Kelly and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-04-25 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go inside the trend that spawned a multi-billion dollar industry for the top five percent Sweat Equity goes inside the multibillion dollar trend toward endurance sports and fitness to discover who's driving it, who's paying for it, and who's profiting. Bloomberg's Jason Kelly, author of The New Tycoons, profiles the participants, entrepreneurs, and investors at the center of this movement, exploring this phenomenon in which a surge of people—led by the most affluent—are becoming increasingly obsessed with looking and feeling better. Through in-depth looks inside companies and events from New York Road Runners to Tough Mudder and Ironman, Kelly profiles the companies and people aiming to meet the demands of these consumers, and the traits and strategies that made them so successful. In a modern world filled with anxiety, pressure, and competition, people are spending more time and money than ever before to soothe their minds and tone their bodies, sometimes pushing themselves to the most extreme limits. Even as obesity rates hit an all-time high, the most financially successful among us are collectively spending billions each year on apparel, gear, and entry fees. Sweat Equity charts the rise of the movement, through the eyes of competitors and the companies that serve them. Through conversations with businesspeople, many driven by their own fitness obsessions, and first-hand accounts of the sports themselves, Kelly delves into how the movement is taking shape. Understand the social science, physics, and economics of our desire to pursue activities like endurance sports and yoga Get to know the endurance business's target demographics Learn how distance running—once a fringe hobby—became a multibillion dollar enterprise fueled by private equity Understand how different generations pursue fitness and how fast-growing companies sell to them The opportunity to run, swim, and crawl in the mud is resonating with more and more of us, as sports once considered extreme become mainstream. As Baby Boomers seek to stay fit and Millennials search for meaning in a hyperconnected world, the demand for the race bib is outstripping supply, even as the cost to participate escalates. Sweat Equity, through the stories of men and women inside the most influential races and companies, goes to the heart of the movement where mind, body, and big money collide.
Download or read book The Stars Shine Bright written by Sibella Giorello and published by Thomas Nelson Inc. This book was released on 2012 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sent undercover to a thoroughbred horse track, geologist Raleigh Harmon investigates a string of mysterious horse deaths, but when her own life is threatened, only her connection to the FBI, Jack Stephanson, can help her.
Download or read book Running for Judge written by Tim Fall and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2020-02-17 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don’t often hear of elected officials who are battling mental illness. Social, professional, and political stigma are the problem, yet a quarter of our population has anxiety, depression, or both, and continue to be productive and effective on the job, in their families, and around their communities. This is a mental health memoir even more than a memoir of a judicial election. Judges, as much as anyone else, carry huge responsibilities. Faith, family, friends, and good medical care are part of the process for addressing mental illness that threatens to interfere with those responsibilities. If you battle mental illness or know someone who does (and you do, statistics show), others may try to convince you that mental illnesses like depression and anxiety are all in your head. Tell them this: “Of course, mental illness is all in your head. And a heart attack is all in your chest. Go see a doctor either way.” This book will help you feel better equipped to tell them that yourself.
Download or read book Perfection written by Heston Blumenthal and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acclaimed restaurateur Heston Blumenthal reinvents kitchen classics, such as Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash and Spag Bol, in his inimitable way.
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of the Economics of Food Consumption and Policy written by Jayson L. Lusk and published by Oxford Handbooks. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 923 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First reference on food consumption and policy.
