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Over the course of the author’s career as a banker and business consultant, he has seen many examples of businesses that were doing just “fine.” They were profitable and growing slowly-but-surely, but then the business owner decided that it wasn’t enough anymore to simply grow slowly. What was suddenly needed was growth of 20 percent, 50 percent, or even 100 percent per year, just like the notable companies they see and hear about every day in the media. They began to try to grow the business and, in a short period of time, a profitable and thriving business became unprofitable. Since the business was no longer profitable, it needed to take on debt in order to pay its expenses. After...
"Evolvepreneur (After Hours) Show - Volume 1," curated by John North, is a unique anthology that brings together the insights of seven seasoned entrepreneurs, each an expert in their respective field. John North opens the book with his deep understanding of the entrepreneurial landscape, providing a narrative that connects the diverse wisdom of the authors. Mechelle McDonald shares her journey in "Podcasting The Future," where she discusses her role as a communicator, entrepreneur, and growth coach, emphasizing the power of impactful conversations. Richard Wray in "Don’t Mention The Matrix - How A.I. is Democratising Paranoia and Opportunity," offers a unique perspective on Artificial Inte...
The Long-Awaited Update for Buildinga Thriving Consultancy Completely updated for today’s busier-than-ever consultants, this classic guide covers the ins andouts for competing and winning in this ultracompetitive field. You’ll find step-by-step advice on howto raise capital, attract clients, create a marketing plan, and grow your business into a $1 million-per-yearfirm, plus brand-new material on: Blogging and social networking Global consulting Delegating labor Profiting in a troubled market Retainer business Internet marketing Praise for the previous editions of Million Dollar Consulting: “If you’re interested in becoming a rich consultant, this book is a must read.” Robert F. Ma...
Convey the essence of leadership with every communication. Everything you communicate has the power to secure or sabotage your impression. But while you may be an empathic, visionary, responsive, inspiring, authentic, supportive, and humble leader, the lasting impact of those qualities hinges on your ability to communicate them effectively in words and expressions. Drawing on his decades of experience as a presentation coach, executive speechwriter, and national champion public speaker, Joel Schwartzberg offers unique mindsets, actionable tactics, and diverse examples to help you leverage the most powerful leadership tool you have: your voice. Whether you're giving speeches, telling stories, sending emails, posting messages, recording videos, or running Zoom meetings, these are essential practices for establishing authority and engaging your audience. The Language of Leadership will show you how to inspire, not merely inform, communicate with purpose and power, and sell—not just share—your most important ideas.
Why are some work partnerships exceptional while most are not? How can we establish and sustain an enhanced level of cohesion, connection, and collaboration in the most important work relationship, the one between a manager and team? What could remedy the high levels of isolation and anxiety so many feel at work these days? Silver and Franz explore the concept of ‘meaningful partnership’ in the workplace. They present meaningful partnership as a mindset where both leaders and their teams are fully committed to ensuring the support and success of the other. Then, they describe a model called ERTAP, which stands for Empathy, Respect, Trust, Alignment, and Partnership, which is the foundati...
The Beginner's Guide to Low-Risk Entrepreneurship You want to start your own business, but "risk" isn't your middle name. You're not alone. Many successful entrepreneurs are averse to risk--but they have learned the tricks to working around it. And now you can too, with School for Startups. This practical guide shows you how to build a business the smart way--without risking major assets such as your house, savings account, or health insurance. You'll learn how to increase your chance of success by: Funding your venture without investors Entering international markets Taking full advantage of tools on the Web Marketing your product or service for little or no cost Deploying a third party to package and ship products Taking control of an existing business or franchise The authors present hundreds of the best ideas for new businesses, along with case studies proving the effectiveness of their approach. Also included with the book is a code you can use to register for The Entrepreneur School (www.theentrepreneurschool.com), where you can access exclusive webinars and supplementary material.
New York Times Bestseller From the first FDNY chief to respond to the 9/11 attacks, an intimate memoir and a tribute to those who died that others might live When Chief Joe Pfeifer led his firefighters to investigate an odor of gas in downtown Manhattan on the morning of 9/11, he had no idea that his life was about to change forever. A few moments later, he watched as the first plane crashed into the World Trade Center. Pfeifer, the closest FDNY chief to the scene, spearheaded rescue efforts on one of the darkest days in American history. Ordinary Heroes is the unforgettable and intimate account of what Chief Pfeifer witnessed at Ground Zero, on that day and the days that followed. Through h...
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FINALLY: THE ANSWER TO WHY SOMEONE SHOULD BUY FROM YOU, WORK FOR YOU, INVEST IN YOU OR PARTNER WITH YOUAs a business leader, you need this answer to find your best-fit clients, engage employees, secure partners and win investors. In this trailblazing book, storyteller Paul Furiga reveals the importance of your Capital S Story to drive these results. Finding Your Capital S Story shows how our brains are hard-wired to remember stories and use them to eliminate 21st-century information overload and digital clutter. Even before we had written language, we shared stories and now, thanks to MRIs and other scientific tools, we can prove the power of storytelling. Classical advertising fails to help...
Approximately 15% of chief executive officers are psychopathic, and many more have psychopathic traits. The Psychopathic CEO, An Executive Survival Guide was written for executives who are in a challenging work environment and suspect that their organizations are led by such a person. This book will help you to identify a potential psychopath in the corner office and to develop a survival strategy - for yourself and the company you lead. Jack McCullough is the president and founder of the CFO Leadership Council, a professional association for financial leaders. He has held many roles throughout his career, including entrepreneur, CEO, board member, author and public speaker, in addition to s...