Ha pasado más de una década desde que fue lanzado por primera vez el Best Seller Dominando los Hábitos de Rockefeller escrito por Verne Harnish. Scaling Up: Cómo es que Algunas Compañías lo Logran... y Por qué las Demás No es la primera revisión importante de éste clásico de los negocios. En Scaling Up, Harnish y su equipo comparten herramientas prácticas y técnicas para establecer un negocio o industria dominante. Estos enfoques se han afinado por más de tres décadas de asesoramiento de miles de CEOs y ejecutivos para ayudarles a navegar la complejidad (y peso) cada vez mayor que trae consigo la expansión de un emprendimiento. Este libro está escrito para que todos - desde empleados de primera línea hasta ejecutivos senior - puedan alinearse y contribuir al crecimiento de la firma. No hay razón para hacerlo solo, sin embargo muchos líderes sienten que ellos son los que arrastran al resto de la organización sobre la curva-S de crecimiento. El objetivo de este libro es ayudarle a convertir lo que siente como un ancla en un viento a favor--creando una compañía donde el equipo esté comprometido, los clientes estén haciendo su marketing; y todos hagan dinero. Para lograr esto, Scaling Up se enfoca en las cuatros principales áreas de decisión que cada empresa debe tener: Equipo, Estrategia, Ejecución y Efectivo. El libro incluye una nueva serie de Herramientas de una página incluyendo la actualización del Plan Estratégico en Una Página y una lista de control de Los Hábitos de Rockefeller, la cuál han utilizado más de 40,000 empresas alrededor del mundo para la expansión exitosa de sus compañías--muchos a $1 billón de dólares y más allá. Un negocio es en última instancia sobre la libertad. Scaling Up le muestra a los dueños cómo alcanzar la libertad sin importar cuán grande crece su negocio.
The construction industry faces major headwinds--from fluctuating markets and attracting enough talent to unreasonably tight margins, and so much more. Yet some elite contractors consistently achieve double or triple the profits through these challenges.
What's the key to their success?
After advising hundreds of contractors for fifteen years, author Chad Prinkey knows it comes down to having the right systems and culture in place across your business. In his book Well Built, Prinkey lays out the roadmap for contractors to make meaningful upgrades in how they operate, strategize, manage teams, win new business, and deliver for customers. You'll learn the step-by-step process contractors can use to join the top 2% and gain durable competitive advantages that increase profits for the long haul.
Real transformation doesn't happen overnight--but with Prinkey's straightforward methodology, construction executives finally have a clear path to reach the top tier of industry performers.
Byron Wien, a legendary figure on Wall Street, shares his profound insights and life lessons in Stay at Risk and Live Forever. Co-authored by Taylor Becker, this memoir provides a unique blend of personal anecdotes and professional wisdom from Wien's decades-long career. Known for his famous Ten Surprises and Life's Lessons lists, Wien guides readers through the complexities of investment strategy, risk management, and lifelong learning.
The book delves into Wien's early challenges and triumphs, revealing the innovative strategies and intellectual curiosity that propelled him to success. From his humble beginnings, overcoming personal adversity, to becoming one of Wall Street's most respected strategists, Wien's journey is a testament to resilience and perseverance. Anecdotes such as Wien's audacious prediction of Barack Obama's presidential victory in 2008, his pioneering use of technical analysis in portfolio management, and his unique approach to networking provide readers with practical takeaways.
Stay at Risk and Live Forever also emphasizes the importance of humility and continuous learning. Wien's reflections on his career and personal life offer invaluable lessons on how to stay intellectually engaged, adapt to changing market conditions, and embrace new opportunities. His dedication to nurturing professional relationships and building a robust network is a recurring theme, showcasing the significance of human connections in achieving long-term success.
Whether you're an investment professional, a business student, or someone interested in personal development, this memoir serves as an inspiring and instructive read. Learn how to navigate the complexities of both the financial world and life itself with wisdom from one of the greatest minds in finance. Embrace the principles of curiosity, grit, and reinvention, and discover how staying at risk can lead to a life of fulfillment and impact.
Stay at Risk and Live Forever is not just a memoir; it's a timeless guide to achieving enduring success, offering readers the tools and insights needed to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.
Build Resilience To Thrive In Work And Life
Stress is increasingly becoming an issue for leaders in the workplace. Highly competitive marketplaces, longer working hours, and higher performance expectations are all contributing to a more stressful work environment. And the news at home isn't much better. Digitization and always on technology have blurred the boundaries between work and personal life, removing the natural buffer between them and costing us our health. At a time when there is significant anxiety both at home and in the workplace, it is critical for us to understand how our bodies react to stress, why stress is a necessary element of our lives, and how we can better cope with it to become better leaders.
In Taming the Sabertooth: Resilient Leadership in a Stressful World, we are reminded that while we cannot necessarily change our environment, we do have the power to shift our response to that environment by building resilience. With insights that are intensely practical and unapologetically straightforward, we learn that hiding behind a rock is not an option; to thrive in work and life, you have to tame the sabertooth.
Huge Demographic Shifts Explained and Quantified for Decision Makers
Demographics determine the direction of your business. Demographic trends can be overwhelming, misleading, confusing, conflicting, and difficult to predict. Not anymore.
John Burns and Chris Porter wrote this book to help make demographic trends easier to understand, quantify, and anticipate. Readers of this book will have a huge competitive advantage because they will be making decisions with facts, and they will be better able to adjust their strategies when unanticipated events shift prevailing trends. Know the facts, and learn to - plan your business better; - support your decisions with facts; and - clarify the demographic confusion using the groupings and frameworks used in this book.
In Hers for the Taking, Tracey Newell, a seasoned tech industry executive, offers a compelling roadmap for women aspiring to reach the highest echelons of corporate leadership. A seven time board member and former Fortune 500 executive, Tracey will guide and empower the reader to have the courage to dream big, using strategies to chart a path forward, with hands-on exercises to bring the process to life. Tracey's thirty-plus years of experience as a tech leader, mentor, and executive coach will inspire the reader to say yes to a more fulfilling and influential path than you could have ever imagined.
Tracey addresses critical issues such as work-life balance, impostor syndrome, and gender bias with refreshing candor and hard-won wisdom. She provides strategies for building confidence, developing a powerful personal brand, and navigating the complex dynamics of corporate culture.
Readers will find actionable advice on crucial leadership skills, including:
What sets Hers for the Taking apart is Tracey's holistic approach to success, with an emphasis on the greatness within all of us. She draws attention to the importance of aligning professional ambitions with personal values and a sense of higher purpose. The book includes exercises and reflection prompts that encourage readers to define their own North Star for success and then to chart a course to achieve it.
Tracey's narrative is peppered with personal stories. She also includes case studies featuring many transformational women who created their paths to the C-Suite and beyond, providing real-world advice and inspiration. Lastly, Tracey offers valuable insights on transitioning to board roles and leaving a lasting legacy.
Whether you're a recent graduate beginning your career journey, a mid-level manager looking to break through to the next level, or a seasoned executive aiming for the C-suite, Hers for the Taking provides the tools and motivation to shatter glass ceilings and claim your seat at the table. Tracey's message is clear: with the right mindset, skills, and support, there's no limit to what women can achieve in the business world. Your choices today have the power to build a legacy for the women leaders of tomorrow. Are you ready for the journey of your life?
Retirement Income Source(R) is revolutionizing the way Americans and their advisors plan and save for retirement!
Since its launch in 2019, Retirement Income Source(R) has been shattering many of the myths that most financial advisors have promoted for decades. Myths like, the 4 percent withdrawal strategy is the best way to generate retirement income, or bond funds are a good conservative option for investors in retirement.
The simple truth is that these and other common myths have been responsible for shattering the retirement dreams of millions of Americans, particularly since the year 2000. Since that time, the global economic landscape has changed dramatically, creating new challenges for everyday Americans trying to save and strategize for retirement--new challenges that require new solutions.
In other words, the old rules based on investing for growth just don't cut it any longer. That's exactly why David Scranton created his approach based on the idea that retirement income can and should be a renewable resource generated from assets allocated for protection in all market conditions and actively managed to provide reliable income return and organic portfolio growth through strategic reinvestment.
That's the revolutionary Income Model at the heart of Retirement Income Source(R), and it's already helping hardworking Americans across the country achieve their retirement goals with more confidence and less stress!
Your Six-Week Program for Healthier Living Heart disease is the number-one killer of women. Yet far too few women recognize its risks, and there are tremendous disparities in how women are diagnosed and treated. This book is your invitation to become heart smarter--to combat statistics with knowledge and understanding.
Leading cardiologists Drs. Jennifer Mieres and Stacey Rosen have revised their bestselling Heart Smart for Women for a new audience of readers, partnering with Lori Russo and Marissa Licata to add brand-new content designed to equip you with the insights and solutions to live better and feel better--to take charge of your health. The book is centered around a six-week plan that has equipped countless women to become more knowledgeable about their hearts and take simple steps to improve the quality of their lives. Ninety percent of women have one or more risk factors for heart disease. But you can prevent or stop the spread of heart disease with targeted, smart actions designed to modify your risks and equip you to make healthier life choices. It's time to take control of your health. It's time to become heart smarter.Imagine living the life of your dreams. Well, imagine no longer! Jack Daly's Life By Design provides concrete methods for helping readers design and live their own best lives.
Imagine hiking the Inca Trail into Machu Picchu; flying a jet fighter plane; golfing the number one golf course in the world, and the top 100 in the USA; visiting over 80 countries; running a marathon on the Great Wall of China, and one on all seven continents and the 50 USA states; and the list goes on. Jack Daly didn't just imagine these thing's, he built the processes to enable him to experience those things he craved for. Yes, Jack has purposefully led a life of intention and along the way built the structure for others to do similarly, in effect, your path to an exceptional life.
1 in 4 people capable of giving birth will have an abortion in their lifetime.
Abortion is common. It's everyday. It's healthcare. Abortion is a moral choice for people who despite the shouting voices around them understand that they have the ability to control their fertility the way people with uteruses have for thousands of years and as they will continue to do for thousands of years to come, no matter the barriers thrown in their path. These people understand that being human means controlling the trajectory of their lives. When faced with a dangerous or unwanted pregnancy, they gather the strength to put away the self-serving opinions of others and listen to their hearts. Undue Burden argues for these people and for abortion as a moral good using the framework of Reproductive Justice. It lays out why it's no longer enough for us to say we're pro-choice, but instead we must proudly proclaim to be pro-abortion. It illustrates how when we force people to continue pregnancies and bring children into the world without providing any of the support systems to help sustain them, we are creating conditions of misery. Through the lens of Reproductive Justice, Undue Burden explains why anti-abortion extremists actually want this misery to exist. It's time to reclaim the moral high ground from the anti-abortion movement. Undue Burden utilizes the tools of Reproductive Justice to allow pro-abortion advocates to:Author Dr. DeShawn Taylor tells stories of her life, medical training, and practice to center the everyday situations of everyday people struggling with forces outside their control like unaffordable childcare, lack of access to health care, insufficient paid time off, and unsafe communities. She argues that only when we reframe abortion as a social justice issue can we take back the moral high ground from the extremist Christians and family values politicians who have controlled the conversation for far too long.
Dr. Taylor shows that ensuring that all people have the right to not have children, have children, and to parent children in safe and healthy communities is the only way to remove the undue burdens that plague our most vulnerable communities.What is a boutique?
A boutique is a professional services firm past the start-up stage but prescale. Examples can be found in consulting, marketing and advertising, IT services, etc. It's basically anyone who sells their expertise.
THE OLD LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS OF POWER, CONTROL, AND FEAR ARE BECOMING MORE AND MORE OBSOLETE.
Authenticity, compassion, and alignment are the new paths to leadership success. A leader's new power lies in their ability to connect. Whether you're the coach of a sports team, a nonprofit executive, the president of your family's business, or leading a small organization or a Fortune 500 company, the secret sauce lies in your ability to connect.
While leaders might consciously understand that connection is important, they don't necessarily know how or what to do. In The Seismic Shift in Leadership, author Dr. Michelle K. Johnston compiles her years of experience as an executive coach and business professor with the voices of eighteen leaders at large and small organizations across North America, South America, and Europe to empower you to project your authentic leadership style, to show compassion to your team, and to align yourself with your company.
Put on your Hard Hat: fasten up with strategies to keep your company safe.
Could I have prevented this? This is the dreaded thought that you as the leader of your company never want to have after an accident of any measure occurs among your team members. Despite common belief, accidents on the job are not inevitable. The chances of any work-related accidents occurring should, and can, be reduced to zero. And in this book, Bob McCall challenges you-the leader-to zero out accidents. Challenge the status quo, prevent accidents, and plan ahead. Having a positive, sustainable impact on safety starts with you.
In Zero Accidents and Injuries, you will learn how to: - step up your leadership style to one that motivates - lead well by setting clear expectations and developing a productive culture - hire team players who share your company's vision for safety - deter behaviors that destroy team performance
When Life Packs a Punch, Find the Punchline
I'm Sorry I Cremated You is a heartfelt and humorous exploration of navigating the profound challenges of grief and loss, finding strength and solace in the unlikeliest of places. Jaclyn Michelle Smith, a trained social worker and HR professional, shares her deeply personal journey with wit and wisdom, offering readers a unique perspective on dealing with life's hardest moments.
What You'll Discover:
Jaclyn Michelle Smith offers a refreshingly honest and lighthearted look at the ironies of the human condition, reminding us all that laughter truly is the best medicine. Whether you're grappling with loss or simply seeking a new perspective on life's ups and downs, I'm Sorry I Cremated You is a must-read for anyone in need of a little laughter and a lot of heart.
Sound evaluation of academic programs is vital. It drives the cost and affordability of higher education. These evaluations determine whether graduates are ready to work, sustain our society, and hand down our culture.
Start, Stop, or Grow? describes how to collect and interpret data on program markets and economics. It highlights common errors and how to fix them. It recognizes that program evaluation still requires judgment and recommends a process that is inclusive, data-informed, and fast enough to keep up with changes in knowledge, technology, society, and the economy.
This book gives academic leaders, trustees, and legislators a roadmap for wiser, more successful choices to ensure universities deliver the education required to advance knowledge and better our society.
Med Spa Mayhem is a compelling and must-read book that delves deep into the often unforeseen dangers lurking within the medical spa industry. Dr. Kate Dee brings her extensive expertise and experience to the forefront, offering a critical examination of the growing trend of med spa treatments and the potential risks they can pose.
The book serves as both an exposé and a guide for anyone wishing to have med spa treatments. Dr. Dee begins by painting a vivid picture of the allure of medical spas, establishments that have become synonymous with luxury, relaxation, and the promise of enhanced beauty. However, as she peels back the layers, a different picture emerges--one of unregulated practices, inadequately trained practitioners, and a startling lack of oversight that can result in dangerous outcomes.
The book presents case studies and personal anecdotes that illustrate the severe consequences for patients suffering from negligent practices in med spas. These stories not only highlight physical harm and emotional trauma experienced by clients but also underscore the lack of accountability within the industry and lack of enforcement of existing law. Dr. Dee shows how these spas often prioritize profit over patient safety, leading to dangerous shortcuts and unethical practices.
Most importantly, Dr. Dee equips readers with practical advice on how to identify reputable med spas, understand the qualifications of practitioners, and make informed decisions about cosmetic treatments. She stresses the importance of consumer education in ensuring their own safety and satisfaction.
Med Spa Mayhem is not just a critique of the med spa industry; it's a compelling page-turner that empowers readers to demand and receive safe, ethical, and high-quality care in their pursuit of beauty. This book is essential reading for anyone considering med spa treatments, policymakers, and healthcare professionals alike.
A Bronx Educator Battles Injustice to Uplift Her Community
Born in the embattled South Bronx, Dr. Elaine Ruiz Lopez overcame teen pregnancy and adversity to earn advanced degrees, driven to serve children from backgrounds like hers. This inspirational memoir chronicles her vision to provide rigorous, empowering education in her hometown despite a system stacked against minorities.
The Fight for Equity in the Bronx tells the inspiring tale of a Bronx educator who battles injustice to uplift her community, and
Forging her own path, Dr. Ruiz Lopez opens New York's first Bronx charter high school in 2006, offering immigrant and diverse students a nurturing environment for achieving their potential. With deep community ties yet fighting administrators alone, she overcomes numerous attempts to dismantle the school. During a chaotic first year, Dr. Lopez risks her reputation to protect both students and her vision. Despite ongoing barriers, her academy stands tall today with a 96% graduation rate.
More than one woman's uplifting odyssey, this is a chronicle of hope--proving equity in education possible through collective struggle.
Are you TIRED of the RAT RACE? Do you wish you had MORE TIME and MORE MONEY? Would you like to NEVER WORK AGAIN?
If you answered YES!, then you need to look no further than Dan Lok's new book F.U. MONEY. If you have ever thought to yourself: