How social class determines who lands the best jobsAmericans are taught to believe that upward mobility is possible for anyone who is willing to work hard, regardless of their social status, yet it is often those from affluent backgrounds who land the best jobs.
How businesses and other organizations can improve their performance by tapping the power of differences in how people thinkWhat if workforce diversity is more than simply the right thing to do?
An inside look at a Wall Street trading room and what this reveals about today's financial systemDebates about financial reform have led to the recognition that a healthy financial system doesn't depend solely on how it is structured-organizational culture matters as well.
2013 Bronze Axiom Business Award WinnerPredict if Your Clients Will Say YES in Just 7 SecondsHow to Read a Client from Across the Room gives you the clues and tools to get someone to say "e;yes"e; to you--in an instant--by tailoring your communication methods on the fly to suit that person s character type.
The proven four-step method for improving communication and managing conflict in any healthcare settingThe Exchange Strategy for Managing Conflict in Health Care delivers a wealth of strategies and techniques for structuring conversations about conflicts and issues in groups large and small.
The essential guide for managers and professionals dealing with difficult workplace conversationsSurviving Dreaded Conversations gives managers all they need to get through those difficult, face-to-face conversations we all encounter in our office.
This national bestselling book on sales strategies and techniques is a "e;fast read"e; because "e;Becker knows what he's talking about"e; (Business Week).
This book makes a significant contribution to the comprehension of the law and practice of provisional measures issued by international courts and tribunals, including international commercial arbitration.
Today's executive assistant has become a crucial member of every organization's support staff--a key business ally with diverse responsibilities, from overseeing employees to making strategic decisions.
Advanced Methods and Deep Learning in Computer Vision presents advanced computer vision methods, emphasizing machine and deep learning techniques that have emerged during the past 5-10 years.
From Behind the Desk to the Front of the Stage discusses all aspects of public speaking with particular emphasis on the skills people need to be successful in their business careers.
An examination of the phenomenon of "e;entitlement"e; mentalities in the American workforce -- people's preoccupation with their rewards rather than their responsibilities.
Unveiling eight indispensable competencies for the new Network-Oriented Workforce, Strategic Connections provides practical advice anyone can use for building better, more productive business relationships.
This book explains how movement enhances learning and introduces a unique and highly effective way to energize a team and increase retention through simple body-focused techniques.
The fresh approach taught in this indispensable guide will transform passive groups of disparate people into the effective teams of leaders you didn't know was possible to have.
Many assumed characteristics of generational groupings are actually "e;myths,"e; meaning that generational stereotypes are not accurate across all members of a generation.
Certified Professional Organizer (CPO(R)) and productivity expert Tamara Myles has developed a simple model--the Productivity Pyramid--that provides an actionable framework for anyone to achieve better results.
The job market is full of qualified applicants--which means the next position you apply for will be filled by the candidate who gives the right answers.
There is no shortage of books and successful businesspeople who have emphasized concepts such as decentralization, outsourcing, the rise of the knowledge worker, the role of employees as assets, and a focus on the customer.
It cannot be overemphasized how important it is for leaders to ensure the company's mission is manifested in the roles, expectations, and goals of every member of the organization.
Learning how to actively listen and absorb what a person is saying, thinking, and feeling can set the stage for dramatically improved relationships and increased personal success.
Success in business often hinges on good negotiation, and that takes advanced skills in listening, self-awareness, conflict resolution, assertiveness, and more.
