Showing results by publisher "Phoenix Books" in Career Success

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gaining the competitive edge in today's business world requires every advantage. How you speak and sound is as important to your success as the clothes you wear and the way you look. The Executive Voice Trainer shows you how to speak and sound to become a dynamic, confident speaker and advance your career.