Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
Behavioral savants Kouzes and Posner ( The Leadership Challenge ) here provide philosophical and practical guidance for business executives at a time when computers, consultants, coproduction and ever-growing employee empowerment leave less for managers to do. Unsurprisingly, the authors place honesty, competence and [...]
If you’ve never read The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, you’ve been missing out on one of the best-selling leadership books of all time. If you have read the original version, then you’ll love this new expanded and updated one.
Internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author John C. Maxwell has taken this million-seller and made [...]
From Publishers Weekly
In this guide to doing the right thing, Lee presents a self-help approach to solving hard-edged problems. The key to effective leadership, he argues, is “principled conduct under pressure”—in short, courage. While courage is hardly the one-size-fits-all magic bullet that Lee envisions, much of his [...]
The primary competitive advantage that firms have today is the perspective, outlook, and commitment of their management leaders. International Management Leadership helps you develop the leadership skills that will enable your firm to stay competitive in today’s global business environment. From the necessary international perspective, this book provides you with the information you [...]
Ten Commandments of Better Contracting provides a fresh look at management of supply chains with a particular focus on contracting for construction and related goods and services. With the objective of getting more out of contracts, this book draws on recent research, extensive professional and practical experience, and even [...]
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This is the definitive manual for organizations seeking to gain a competitive advantage through continuous improvement. Gerald Taylor is the guru of Lean Six Sigma for the service industry. –Janet Allton, Manager, Process Improvement and Quality Assurance, Kansas Gas Service, a division of ONEOK Inc.
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Leadership is currently one of the most daunting issues facing all sectors of the economy in Canada and abroad. Much has been made in the media about a leadership ‘deficit’ and organizations are concerned about the quality and quantity of leadership available to meet their current and future needs. Many think we are [...]
This book is a must-read “textbook” for the field of executive protection. Written by the top performers in the field, it covers the details of working in the world of protection specialists in a theoretical yet practical manner.
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“Intelligently written, accessible, and full of real-world advice, Michaluk has produced an authoritative book.” (The Marketer, February 2008)
“Intelligently written, accessible, and full of real-world advice, Michaluk has produced an authoritative book.” (The Marketer, February 2008)
Corporate governance is a hot topic, as is the need [...]
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Achieving Excellence in Your Coaching Practice is a first-rate addition to the series in Essential Coaching Skills and Knowledge by Routledge and delivers suitably against the stated objectives of being practical and highly accessible. The range and depth of subject area included reflects the diverse knowledge and [...]
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