Brian Buffini, an Irish immigrant who went from rags to riches, shares his strategies for anyone who wants to achieve the American dream.

Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Brian Buffini immigrated to San Diego, California at the age of nineteen with only ninety-two dollars in his pocket. Since then, he has become a classic American rags-to-riches story...

People thought Fortune 500 Company CEO Joe Greene was crazy when he said he wanted to quit his job and start a business that operated solely on Christian principles. But that is just what he did, and Joe’s desire to honor God with his business catapulted him to a level of corporate and financial success few can match. Dare to Succeed shares Joe’s story and...

Nearly a quarter century ago Carter Cast seemed to have it all together: he had a first-class education, an all-American athletic career, and was a very bright and energetic rising star on the fast track at a Fortune 100 company, PepsiCo. But blissfully unaware of how negative perceptions were shaped, he was stunned when called into his boss's office...

Women are entrepreneurs, highly paid professionals, and leaders in business. Many have skills, time, and money to give, but don't have a place to look for guidance on how to be a wise steward of the resources they have been given.

Kim King, a former corporate lawyer, tells her own giving story in When Women Give She answers questions that many women face...

Robin Dreeke is a 28-year veteran of federal service, including the United States Naval Academy, United States Marine Corps. He served most recently as a senior agent in the FBI, with 20 years of experience. He was, until recently, the head of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, where his primary mission was to thwart the efforts of...

B2B marketing is facing a multitude of challenges. Fast moving digital trends and a wealth of new technologies and channels mean that customers have the ability to seize control of the buying process more completely than ever before. Marketers are often left scrambling to keep up, but B2B Marketing Strategy shows readers how to remain ahead of the curve and...

Leadership. It is a word thrown about in society often with a sense of awe. Many that have obtained power over others claim to be leaders. Yet, does simply having control make a person a leader? Is there more to this behavior than merely a willingness to give out orders?

LEADERSHIP: As Seen Through the Eyes of a Follower was written with the goal of...

Are you worried about the demise of American manufacturing? Discover innovative solutions that can revolutionize its future.

Are you tired of hearing news of yet another American company outsourcing factory jobs overseas? Do you struggle to find products sporting a “Made in the USA” tag? Experienced executive Vino Mody is here to shed light on the current...

The disturbing truth behind some of America’s most celebrated success stories…

Steve Jobs, Dov Charney, Lance Armstrong, Donald Trump. Each one has reached the pinnacle of American success. Is it because they were ambitious visionaries and talented entrepreneurs? Most Americans would say yes to both. But what...

The best leaders are born, not made. The best leaders are always in control. The best leaders are those with the highest IQs. But are they really?

The thinking surrounding what makes the greatest leaders is increasingly muddled by stereotypes, snake oil promises and pseudo-science. The best leaders rely on fact, not fads. Myths of Leadership blasts away the...

Travel as a concept is universally attractive and the opportunities for fun, engaging branding and marketing in this sector are arguably limitless. Glamour and appeal aside, travel is a hugely competitive, multi-million pound industry and marketers of all sectors can learn important lessons from it. Catering for mass consumer travel, from business travel...

From the author of the real estate investment bible Buy It, Rent It, Profit! comes a fresh guide to teach new and aspiring landlords how to go from managing a single rental property to successfully managing a large rental portfolio.

In his first book, real estate expert Bryan Chavis created the ultimate how-to guide for buying and managing rental properties...

How businesses and other organizations can improve their performance by tapping the power of differences in how people think

What if workforce diversity is more than simply the right thing to do in order to make society more integrated and just? What if diversity can also improve the bottom line of businesses and other organizations facing complex...

DISCover the Power of You is for individuals who have a desire to better understand their own personality. People who may aspire to become great leaders in their field, regardless of their current business level. And more specifically, for anyone looking to raise their own self-awareness, confidence and understanding...

Wealth Is More than Money

For most people, the word wealth conjures images of material possessions and luxury: fancy jewelry, exotic automobiles, opulent living quarters, and vacations in Southern France. To become wealthy is the pinnacle of the iconic American Dream. When you can afford the best of everything...

A Seat at the Table is a must read for IT managers and CIOs who are looking to integrate IT practices as a dynamic actor for their business, which in today's digital world is needed more than ever before.

Organized in three parts—“Finding a Seat at the Table,” “Earning a Seat at the Table,” and “Sitting at the Table”—this book looks at the impact of Agile...

Many professionals aspire to work for a start-up. Executives from large companies view them as models to help them adapt to today’s dynamic innovation economy. Yes, start-ups look magical, but they can also be chaotic and inaccessible. Many books are written for those who aspire to be founders, but a company only has one or two of those. What’s needed are...

Do you want to run a successful business, but are unsure how to go about it? Do you find you are encountering more problems than you thought? How can you identify, and most importantly prevent, the most common risks to your new business? How to Run a Business Without Risk features sound business advice from interviews with industry experts, which will help...

In his fourth book, RULE #1 DON’T BE #2, Daniel Milstein inspires like never before, challenging us to dream BIG with his charismatic candor, giving us each a compelling glimpse into our own limitless potential.

In addition to Dan’s riveting accounts of overcoming adversity, RULE #1 DON’T BE #2 captivates with countless stories of those who’ve dominated...

What does it take to create the career you want? It’s no secret that the world of work has changed, and we’re shifting toward an ever more entrepreneurial, self-reliant, work-from-wherever-you-are economy. That can be a liberating force, and many professionals dream of becoming independent, whether by starting their own businesses, becoming consultants or...

Conventional wisdom—and business school curricula—teaches us that making trade-offs is inevitable when it comes to hard choices. But sometimes, accepting the obvious trade-off just isn’t good enough: the choices in front of us don’t get us what we need. In those cases, rather than choosing the least worst option, we can use the models in front of us to...

Accelerate Leadership and Get Results

Great leaders of change positively impact business performance by fundamentally working differently than most leaders in three ways. First, they change how they think and talk about change. Second, they change their approach to change by engaging both individuals and the organization. And third, they elevate what they...

"I'm working harder than I ever have, and I don't know if it's worth it anymore." If you're a manager or leader in today's high-speed, high-stress economy, these words have probably run through your mind, maybe more than once. Many people in management positions are feeling fed up, burned out, and unhappy at work: the constant pressure and stress, the...

Chosen is a timely book from one of the most respected leadership experts in the world. In his unique style, Jamelle addresses the challenges, crossroads and cures for leadership in the twenty-first century. This book shatters every preconceived notion and idea that you have about leadership. You will be challenged to shift your perspective on leadership...

Accelerated Strategy Development and Execution

The company of today has its supply chains and finances stretched further around the globe than ever before while simultaneously having increasing pressures to drive value across a complicated and fluid set of metrics and deliver innovations, products, and services more quickly and reliably. The competitive...

A quick useful reference for corporate women! This book presents new realistic solutions to help women navigate through common issues they face in the workplace. It's organized to easily find the topic you want! 

In today's world, women often feel they are losing their sanity. As they strive for career success, while trying to manage home and family...

"If you care about science-or a scientist- this will be the most important book you'll ever read," says Randy Olson of his Don't Be Such a Scientist. He's only half joking.

In the United States we have a clear communication gap between the world of science and the general public. For starters, the vast majority of scientists say evolution is a...

 What's the worst thing you can hear when you have a good idea at work?
“That's not how we do it here!”
 
In their iconic bestseller Our Iceberg Is Melting John Kotter and Holger Rathgeber used a simple fable about penguins to explain the process of lead­ing people through major changes. Now, ten years later, they're back with another...

Most of us live with the stubborn idea that we'll always have tomorrow. But sooner or later all of our tomorrows will run out. Each day that you postpone the hard work and succumb to the clutter that chokes creativity, discipline, and innovation will result in a net deficit to the world, to your company, and to yourself. Die Empty is a tool for...

Why do certain products and ideas go viral? Dynamic young Wharton professor Jonah Berger draws on his research to explain the six steps that make products or ideas contagious.

Why do some products get more word of mouth than others? Why does some online content go viral? Word of mouth makes products, ideas, and behaviors catch on. It’s more influential than...

Writing a business plan should be simple, dynamic, and straightforward.

More importantly, it must be a FUNCTIONAL tool that advances you forward towards your goals -- rather than holding you back due to endless tinkering and perfecting of your plan without taking action.

Enter the 24 Hour Business Plan Template, your functional tool to get you there as...

Job Interview Tips For Winners packs a quick and powerful punch. On the hunt for a new job? This book will show you exactly how to ace your next interview. Learn what to say, how to act, what to wear, and how to prepare for common interview questions. Discover the questions you should ask your would-be employers, and how to present your strengths and...

SELL MORE WITH INSTAGRAM

Are you ready to tap into Instagram’s booming network of 600 million viable customers? With the Ultimate Guide to Instagram for Business social media marketing expert Kim Walsh-Phillips gives you the tools you need to get your due return on investment out of Instagram. From cross-platform branding and marketing advice to practical...

Energy Development and Wildlife Conservation in Western North America offers a road map for securing our energy future while safeguarding our wildlife heritage. Contributors show how science can help craft solutions to conflicts between wildlife and energy development by delineating core areas, identifying landscapes that support viable populations, and...

A book for someone looking to start a business or to breathe new life into an existing business. From a man who has suffered the pitfalls, but also built a successful business from scratch. Not just old school, but part of the new social media revolution as well. 

Why are salespeople struggling to differentiate from competitors and communicate customer value? What makes them miss annual sales targets?

This book introduces a remarkably effective way to articulate your value message and create distinction among competitors. Through an engaging story, readers discover the “VALUE” rules, a five steps approach salespeople...

Disruptive Technologies outlines the steps businesses can take to engage with emerging technologies today in order to serve the consumer of tomorrow. This book offers the knowledge and tools to engage confidently with emerging technologies for better business. This highly practical book offers organizations a distinct response to emerging technologies...

Today, all it takes is one organizational misstep to sink a company’s reputation. Social media can be a strict ethical enforcer, with the power to convince thousands to boycott products and services. While executives are stuck on appeasing stakeholders—stockholders, employees, and consumers—shapeholders, with no stake in a company—regulators, the media, and...

End financial stress for good and learn how to manage your money—without a change to income!

Studies have shown time and time again that money is a leading cause of stress—but a life free from financial worry isn’t exclusive to the rich and powerful. End Financial Stress Now gives you practical, actionable instructions you need to improve your money...

How can you be sure you have enough of the right expertise and technical ability on your team to meet your business goals?
As a leader, you do your best to manage risk diligently in most business areas, but "people risks" are often held to a lower standard. The problem is real and growing, in part because you just don’t know what to do about it. Whether...

Meet the women who haven’t asked for permission from Silicon Valley to chase their dreams. They are going for it -- building the next generation of tech start-ups, investing in each other’s ventures, crushing male hacker stereotypes and rallying the next generation of women in tech. Geek Girl Rising isn’t about the famous tech trailblazers you already know...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

An adrenaline-fuelled exposé of life inside the tech bubble, Chaos Monkeys lays bare the secrets, power plays and lifestyle excesses of the visionaries, grunts, sociopaths, opportunists and money cowboys who are revolutionising our world. Written by startup CEO and industry provocateur Antonio García Martínez, this is Liar’s Poker...

Technology, at least in theory, is improving our productivity, efficiency, and communication. The one thing it’s not doing is making us happier. We are experiencing historically high levels of depression and dissatisfaction. 

But we can change that. 

Knowing that technology is here to stay and will continue to evolve in form and function, we need to know...

With hundreds of thousands of military veterans entering the workforce each year, employers of all sizes are curious about hiring and engaging with veterans. While many larger companies with robust and vibrant veteran hiring programs already in place have built the infrastructure and operationalized their vision to hire veterans, a majority are still...

Networking Thoughtfully is a short guide for people who need to build relationships, but do not know where to start. Martin Wheadon takes readers through a step-by-step process to help achieve positive results. The reader is provided with over thirty thoughts and clever remedies to boost their confidence and communication skills.

Although the book has been...

Many factors shape the success or failure of a new business, whether it’s a stand-alone start-up or a new venture inside a larger corporation. But the most important and least understood of these factors is the personality of the builder—the founder or leader’s particular combination of beliefs and preferences that drives his or her motivation, decision...

The ability to predict consumer choice is a fundamental aspect to success for any business. In the context of artificial intelligence marketing, there are a wide array of predictive analytic techniques available to achieve this purpose, each with their own unique advantages and disadvantages. Artificial Intelligence Marketing and Predicting Consumer Choice ...