Management and management techniques Books

Do the people in your world know you’re FOR themIn our world today, people are often known more for what they are against than what they are for. Unfortunately, this extends even into the church. We want to reach the lost with the incredible good news...

International bestselling author and Stanford University professor Tina Seelig adapts her wildly popular creativity course to a practical guide on how to put your best ideas into action.For the past fifteen years, Professor Tina Seelig has taught her...

There is an epidemic of unhappiness in the American workplace. A full 70 percent of workers in the United States report that they are disengaged from their jobs. When asked, "Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day" only 20 percent...

Abraham Lincoln's two great legacies to history—his extraordinary power as a writer and his leadership during the Civil War—come together in this close study of the President's use of the telegraph. Invented less than two decades before he entered...

Inspire and motivate your team using powerful verbal and nonverbal communication strategies.Today’s leaders need to use effective, empathetic communication to bring out the best in their team members and let each individual shine.Kasia Wezowski, a...

#2 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER, and a USA TODAY BESTSELLER“Andrew Liveris takes us on a masterclass in collaborative, forward-looking leadership."  — Richard Branson, Founder, The Virgin GroupIn Leading Through...

‘[A] creative and original book on resilience through crises’ DAVID MILIBAND ‘[A] fascinating book is full of insights … I highly recommend it’ KATE RAWORTH, AUTHOR OF DOUGHNUT ECONOMICS From a leading international crisis management expert, a...

Experience a quantum leap in your personal mindset and career toolset through 30 transformative insights from our world’s greatest minds.Mining the best and brightest revelations from FranklinCovey’s global podcast, On Leadership With Scott Miller,...

How do you remember more and forget less?How can you earn more and become more creative just by moving house?And how do you pack a car boot most efficiently?This is your shortcut to the art of the shortcut. Mathematics is full of better ways of...

Humility, or holding power loosely for the sake of others, is sorely lacking in today's world. Without it, many people fail to develop their true leadership potential and miss out on genuine fulfillment in their lives and their relationships...

*Radically change the way you think about pressure*'Whatever it is you want to improve in your own life, this book will help you do it.'RICHIE McCAW, former All Blacks captain Perform Under Pressure will help you not only survive but thrive in...

In this gripping and colorful account of the American dream gone astray, Lewis Pinault provides the essential guidelines on how to get ahead and an enlightening perspective on the brutal infighting that can engulf even the most civilized consulting...

How connection and courage teach us to win - an NRL leadership story, from the history-making coach who pulled off the impossible to inspire, mentor and lead a grassroots club to the pinnacle of performance and become the undisputed champions of the...

‘A delightful compendium of the kind of facts you immediately want to share with anyone you encounter’ New York Times‘An ebullient, irrepressible spirit invests this book. It is erudite and sprightly’Sunday Times From the creation of the first...

The essential resource for new managers who want to foster a safe, inclusive, and productive space for their teams.Being an inclusive manager boils down to finding ways to balance power and love day-to-day. When do we prioritize the needs of an...

A true story of triumph by award-winning business leader, impact investor, and educator James Rhee that will inspire and empower us to transform our lives and our businesses with the simple and yet powerful combination of kindness and math. In...

By the New York Times’s Global Economics Correspondent, an extraordinary journey to understand the worldwide supply chain—exposing both the fascinating pathways of manufacturing and transportation that bring products to your doorstep, and the ruthless...

Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, the authors of the New York Times bestseller Rework, are back with a manifesto to combat all your modern workplace worries and fears. It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work is a direct successor to Rework, the...

Read this one book, set up your money, and get on with your life! Find out what many in the financial world don't want you to know. Laid-back investing is not only easier, it can actually make you richer.Learn how to kill off debt, curb spending, find...

Foreword by Bill GatesFrom the authors of New York Times bestsellers, The Alliance and The Start-up of You, comes a smart and accessible must-have guide for budding entrepreneurs everywhere. Silicon Valley is renowned for its striking number of...

Twenty years after creating the phenomenal bestselling classic The One Minute Manager, Ken Blanchard returns to its roots with the most powerful and essential title in the series as he explores the skills needed to empower yourself to success. In this...

Dream Vision Purpose MissionThese words have been defining the life of Michael E. Gerber, bestsellingauthor and international small business guru, since before 1977—whenhe created E-Myth Worldwide to transform the way that small businessowners can...

Bestselling author and popular national radio host Dr. Laura offers tough-love advice to help us all lead active and more positive lives.Dr. Laura Schelssinger has helped millions to nurture and cherish their relationships and their partners. Now, she...

The final word on what traits make for highly successful managers—and a detailed explanation of how to identify potential standout performers. Executive Intelligence is about the substance behind great leadership. Inspired by the work of Peter Drucker...

A hilarious and tough-minded guide to winning the war of contemporary life. The Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu taught that readiness is all, that knowledge of oneself and the enemy was the foundation of strength, and that those who fight best are those...

With a new foreword by Ken BlanchardA straightforward and snappy guide to successful customer service from the author of the bestselling The One Minute Manager. Raving Fans, in a nutshell, is the advice given to a new Area Manager on his first day – in...

The foremost authority on innovation and growth presents a path-breaking book every company needs to transform innovation from a game of chance to one in which they develop products and services customers not only want to buy, but are willing to pay...

With a new foreword by Ken BlanchardAdapting One Minute Manager techniques to enable successful leadership to happen. Using different ways to motivate different kinds of people. Leadership and The One Minute Manager goes straight to the heart of...

Like many industrialised nations, the current employment trend in Japan centres on the diversification of the labour market with an increased use of temporary labour. Among a wide range of non-regular labour arrangements, haken, or 'dispatched...

Aimed at both project managers in the public and private sectors, local authority managers, post grad certificate and MBA students, Evaluating Human Capital Projects will help build competence and confidence that enables programme and project managers,...

How do leaders learn to lead? How do leaders set themselves up for success? This book explores the real-life experiences of a wide variety of leaders from different industries, sectors, and countries to bring to light new lessons on the importance of...

Accounting and Distributive Justice challenges the basic assumptions on which the current practice of financial reporting is based. It argues that the objective of financial reporting should be to contribute to the achievement of distributive justice and...

Although China is now the 'factory of the world', there is no reason to expect that it will always be content with manufacturing labor-intensive goods for foreign corporations. Scholars must now ask: What is the current level of innovation in China? And...

This book presents a comprehensive overview of managers and management in Vietnam, based on extensive original research, including interviews with a large number of managers in Vietnam. It shows how management in Vietnam is best understood from the...