Showing results by publisher "Phoenix Books" in Business & Careers

Sooner or later, each of us reaches a point when we have to make choices—important choices-about the future course of our work life. It's a big decision to make at any time, but significantly more important—even crucial—when you're at the midpoint of your career. You've worked hard to get where you are and have something at stake: a reputation, a good salary, and probably substantial benefits. To say nothing of a family, kids, heading for college, and a retirement plan. You have to make the right choice.

What if, all of a sudden, everyone started performing good deeds every day? This inspiring collection presents many true stories of people who've committed, received, and observed voluntary acts of kindness. Hearing their stories reveals how these simple, small acts of goodness can have a profound positive effect in the world. As explained in the text, "every hand we extend, every act of kindness we commit, sends a ripple out into the world that is magnified by every life it encounters."

In today's highly competitive business environment, you must know how to write in a clear and convincing way if you want to get ahead. This unique audio enables you to do so quickly and easily! Business writing consultant Carol Gelderman provides simple techniques and practical examples.

Using the metaphor of "the game," this audio illustrates how conscious inattention ("caring, but not that much") will produce heightened awareness, self-confidence, and a greater sense of mastery, as well as convey options where none seem apparent, in all your interpersonal dealings. Herb Cohen also covers how to minimize barriers to creative problem solving, operate from a position of less leverage, deal with ultimatums, and use the magic words that transform competitors into potential partners.

The intense competitiveness of today's economic world makes outstanding leadership a basic necessity. No matter how carefully an organization is designed to create the right atmosphere, structures, procedures, and managerial behavior, the nature of our rapidly changing environment means major changes are needed more frequently than ever before.

Employing a geocentric perspective, Herb Cohen shows you how others often see bargaining as an enriching social exchange akin to an art form. Then, by recounting his own colorful cross-cultural encounters, he takes you through the steps of this delicate dance. Afterwards, he provides a point-by-point analysis—ten tidbits and practical techniques—that you can use in reconciling all differences.

This dramatic, inspiring audio presentation reveals how successful managers cut through red tape, people problems, and inertia in their day-to-day work to make things happen. In this audio you'll discover powerful, proven methods you can use to: Identify new professional opportunities and envision new managerial goals where others see none. Organize and motivate employees to work to the fulfillment of your goals.

Feeling weighed down by all your responsibilities and the constant pressures of your personal and professional life? Well, there's no time like the present to lighten your load. Let Richard J. Leider and David A. Shapiro show you how to let go of excess baggage and create your own vision of happiness and success. You'll learn how to balance work, love, and purpose by "unpacking" your physical, emotional, and intellectual luggage and "repacking" it to make the most of your life's journey.

Michael Levine shows how to get media exposure without hiring an expensive publicist. In clear, concise, and practical language, he explains the procedures he uses every day to get press for major stars. He tells how his techniques can be adapted to fit a small budget and be effective for any kind of company seeking publicity.

So business is booming and you have your feet on the ground - how do you make your business grow? The editors at Kiplinger discuss topics of special interest to today's entrepreneur, including building a firm foundation, getting the most from accountants and attorneys, and hiring the best employees. You'll even get the lowdown on how to take your business global. Whether you already own a small business or plan to start one, don't miss this helpful guide to making your company grow.

Leigh Perkins bought Orvis in 1965 and over the next thirty years would revolutionize the catalog industry as he successfully blended his love for the outdoors with his business acumen. A Sportsman's Life is the story of a man, his company, and his love of the outdoors, his commitment to conservation, and his infectious enthusiasm for the good life.

Sick of working your way to the top? America's most popular humorist, Dave Barry, shows you the alternate route, giving you tools to become the head of a major corporation in roughly a week. His surefire tips, from what shirt to wear to how to deal with pesky subordinates, will keep you laughing all the way up the corporate ladder.

Managers, organizations, and even whole societies repeatedly get trapped into solving the wrong problems. Errors can be traced to one fundamental flaw-misdirected thinking. Leading business professor Ian Mitroff asserts that the ability to spot the right problems, frame them correctly, and implement appropriate solutions is the true competitive edge of the successful and prosperous organization.

Learn how to: create and analyze personal financial statements; develop a sound spending plan; protect income and assets; select the right investment opportunities; and develop practical retirement and estate planning strategies. Now you can brush up on the latest ideas and get the tools you need to set and meet your financial goals.

Whether you're a new supervisor or an experienced manager, this inspiring audio will give you hundreds of ideas and strategies you can put to work immediately to get the most from your people. Based on Dun & Bradstreet's popular seminar "How to Be a Successful Supervisor," this dramatic program will strengthen your supervisory skills and make you a more productive, effective and successful manager.

Although it sometimes seems as if we're merely walking the same path as thousands of people before us, everyone walks it their own unique way. Every person we meet, thing we touch, and situation we encounter bears the mark of our distinctive individual selves. This life-affirming guide is for people who are struggling with their direction in the face of constant changes in the family, society, and workplace. The author offers provocative insights and practical advice to help seekers evaluate who they are, what they're doing, and where they'd like to go.

In this selection from The Fortune Book Club, two Pace University Business professors show you how to apply economics to business decision-making. Other programs from the Portable M.B.A. series are available in management, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

Here with wit and wisdom, Herb Cohen reveals his own conceptual canopy—a step-by-step approach for establishing and maintaining mutually satisfying long-term relationships. Emphasizing the importance of style (manner and means) over substance (terms and conditions), and by use of recognizable anecdotes and examples, you will learn how to transform an opponent into a genuine partner.

Get instant access to cutting-edge ideas and the hard-won wisdom of one of today's leading experts on information technology (IT). Using real-world examples, this audio guide delivers the facts you need to navigate complex IT issues.