-Titulo Original : Getting Started In Chart Patterns-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Your plain-English guide to understanding and using technical chart patternsChart pattern analysis is not only one of the most important investing tools, but also one of the most popular. Filled with expert insights and practical advice from one of the best in the business, Getting Started in Chart Patterns, Second Edition helps new and seasoned traders alike profit by tracking and identifying specific chart patterns.Substantially revised and expanded, this new edition stay true to the original, with author Thomas Bulkowskis frank discussion of how trading behavior can affect the bottom line. Interwoven throughout the technical presentations are fascinating anecdotes drawn from the authors quarter-century as a professional trader that vividly demonstrate how one of the best in the business leverages the power of chart patterns.Includes additional charts for ETFs and mutual fundsIntroduces more than 40 key chart formations, as well as trading tactics that can be used in conjunction with themSupplies actual trades, with their corresponding dollar amountsIf youre looking to gain a better understanding of this discipline, look no further than the Second Edition of Getting Started in Chart Patterns. From the Inside Flap Your plain-English guide to understanding and using technical chart patternsGETTING STARTED IN CHART PATTERNS 2ND EDITION Chart pattern analysis is not only one of the most important investing tools, but also one of the most popular. Filled with expert insights and practical advice from one of the best in the business, Getting Started in Chart Patterns, Second Edition helps new and seasoned traders alike profit by tracking and identifying specific chart patterns. Substantially revised and expanded, this new edition of the popular guide now includes additional charts for ETFs and mutual funds. It introduces more than 40 key chart formations, as well as trading tactics that can be used in conjunction with them. It supplies actual trades (with dollar amounts), along with author Thomas Bulkowskis frank discussion of how trading behavior can affect the bottom line. Interwoven throughout the technical presentations are fascinating anecdotes drawn from the authors quarter-century as a professional trader that vividly demonstrate how one of the best in the business leverages the power of chart patterns. Praise for the first edition of Getting Started in Chart Patterns When it comes to chart reading, Thomas Bulkowski can be categorized as a sui generis [constituting a class alone]. Combining objective analysis with a fictional element has resulted in a highly entertaining read, one that any trader will benefit from. -JAYANTHI GOPALAKRISHAN, Editor of Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities magazine Nobody explains the nuts and bolts of how-exactly-to use chart patterns to make real money in trading like Tom Bulkowski. I always do better in my own trading after reading a Bulkowski book. This is the practical, down-to-earth guidance you have been looking for in books on technical analysis. Bulkowski doesnt give you platitudes-he gives you live examples. Even better, he admits that patterns dont always deliver what we expect and he quantifies both success and failure rates for the top moneymaking patterns. Nobody writes about chart work better than Bulkowski. -BARBARA ROCKEFELLER, independent trader and advisor ( rts-forex ); author of Technical Analysis For Dummies In Getting Started in Chart Patterns, Bulkowski offers easy-to-apply advice for looking at charts and making them work more effectively for you in your trading. It is his passion; it probably also will become yours after reading this book. A must for budding technicians! -GAIL OSTEN, Executive Editor of Stocks, Futures and Options (SFO) magazine From the Back Cover Your plain-English guide to understanding and using technical chart patternsGETTING STARTED IN CHART PATTERNS 2ND EDITION Chart pattern ...

-Titulo Original : Scaling Leadership Building Organizational Capability And Capacity To Create Outcomes That Matter Most-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Transform Your Organization by Scaling LeadershipHow do senior leaders, in their own words, describe the most effective leaders-the ones that get results, grow the business, enhance the culture and leave in their wake a trail of other really effective leaders? Conversely, how do senior leaders describe the kind of leader that undercuts the organization’s capacity and capability to create its future? This book, based on groundbreaking research, shows how senior leaders describe and develop leadership that works, that does not, that scales, and that limits scale.Is your leadership built for scale as you advance in today’s volatile, uncertain, dynamic, and disruptive business environment? This context puts a premium on a very particular kind of leadership-High-Creative leadership capable of rapidly growing the organization while simultaneously transforming it into more agile, innovative, adaptive and engaging workplace. The research presented in this book suggests that senior leaders can describe the High-Creative leadership with surprising clarity. They also describe with equal precision the High-Reactive leadership that cancels itself out and seriously limits scale. Which type of leader are you?You scale your leadership by increasing the multiple on your leadership in three ways. First, by developing the strengths that differentiate the most effective leaders from the strengths deployed by the most Reactive and ineffective leaders. And second, by increasing your leadership ratio-the ratio of most the effective strengths to the most damaging liabilities. Third, by developing High-Creative leaders all around you.Scaling Leadership provides a proven framework for magnifying agile and scalable leadership in your organization. Scalable leadership drives forward-momentum by multiplying high-achieving leaders at scale so that growth, productivity and innovation increase exponentially. Creative leaders multiply their strengths beyond technical competence by leading in deep relationship, with radical humanity, passion and integrity.Drawing upon decades of solid research and experience enhancing individual capability and collective leadership effectiveness with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, the authors provide an innovative and efficient framework to help you:Take stock of your own personal balance of leadership strengths and weaknessesScale your leadership in deep relationship and high integrityProliferate high-achievers throughout your organization’s leadership systemIdentify ineffective leadership and course-correct quicklyTransform your organization by transforming leadershipScaling Leadership is an invaluable tool for executives, managers, and leaders in business, academia, nonprofit organizations, and more. This innovative resource provides effective techniques, real-world examples, and expert guidance for organizations seeking to improve performance, align and execute strategies, and transform their business with scalable leadership capability. From the Inside Flap Transform Your Organization by Scaling LeadershipYou are good at what you do, but then you are promoted to a level of scale and complexity for which you feel unprepared. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. You are likely reaching the limits to scale of your own leadership, individually and collectively.-From the Introduction How do you navigate our increasingly complicated and volatile world such that you scale new and innovative solutions to complex business, organizational, and global problems? The answer is leadership! Scaling Leadership offers a challenge to todays leaders-to evolve your leadership at the pace needed to meet the demands of todays increasingly complex and constantly disrupted global environment.Scaling Leadership is the just-in-time guide for those in positions of senior leadership who need to transform their organizations. You do this best when you start with yourself. Leadership is th...

-Titulo Original : Blue Chip Kids What Every Child (and Parent) Should Know About Money, Investing, And The Stock Market-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: The essential guide to being smart about money and investingBlue Chip Kids: What Every Child (and Parent) Should Know About Money, Investing, and the Stock Market is a fun and easy-to-understand introduction to the world of money and investing for kids and parents. Frustrated by the lack of entertaining financial teaching materials for his 13-year-old son, this book is the result of a father’s commitment to pass on one of life’s most important skills. Written by David W. Bianchi-an investor and lawyer with an economics degree from Tufts University-this hands-on resource demystifies the basic principles about money matters and shows what it takes to spend, save, and invest wisely. Filled with simple examples and numerous illustrations, this easy-to-read book discusses money and investing in 100 bite-size topics.For every parent who wants their children to develop the skills to invest wisely and become responsible money managers, regular savers, and to earn money while they sleep, this book is a must-have. Review “The financial fundamentals are all here in this book so that kids can understand them and adults can use them, too…. I’ve got my copy and I’m not giving it up.”-XETV San Diego“I wish someone would have read this to me when I was a kid.”-WYAM Alabama“Fantastic!”-WXIA Atlanta“What a great book…There is nothing else like it on the market.”-CKWS Canada“This is really a great idea… If kids learn to put money away at an early age, there is no limit to the wealth they can have in the future.”-WPTF Raleigh, N. Carolina“Covers all the bases.”-WUSY Chattanooga, TN“Our kids thank you and we thank you as moms and dads because we’re going to learn, too.” -WKYC Cleveland“This is truly the gift that keeps on giving…I hope a lot of parents have their kids read this and learn from it, too.” -WGHP Greensboro, N. Car.“I love that you are doing this.” -WFTX Ft. Myers, Florida (Fox)“I believe in what you wrote so much… You have hit a genius topic here.” -Ron Sege Show, USA network“We are fighting over who gets to read this book first… This is really, really something that a lot of people are going to benefit from.”- KOB Albuquerque, New Mexico“I’ll be holding onto this book myself… It is really easy for a kid to grasp.” -KBAK Pittsburg, Pa. (Fox)“I love the concept behind this book.” -KABB San Antonio, Texas“Very important book.”- GOOD NEWS PLAN“Very effectively done.” -WKXL Concord, New Hampshire From the Back Cover THE HOW-TO GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF MONEY AND INVESTINGBlue Chip Kids: What Every Child (and Parent) Should Know About Money, Investing, and the Stock Market is a fun and easy-to-understand introduction to the world of money and investing for kids and parents. Frustrated by the lack of entertaining financial teaching materials for his 13-year-old son, this book is the result of a fathers commitment to pass on one of lifes most important skills. Written by David W. Bianchi-an investor and lawyer with an economics degree from Tufts University-this hands-on resource demystifies the basic principles about money matters and shows what it takes to spend, save, and invest wisely. Filled with simple examples and numerous illustrations, this easy-to-read book discusses money and investing in 100 bite-size topics. For every parent who wants their children to develop the skills to invest wisely and become responsible money managers, regular savers, and to earn money while they sleep, this book is a must-have...

-Titulo Original : Nonprofit Fundraising 101 A Practical Guide To Easy To Implement Ideas And Tips From Industry Experts-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Raise more money for your cause!Based on expert advice and insights from a variety of respected industry experts, Nonprofit Fundraising 101 is an essential text for nonprofit professionals, volunteers, activists, and social entrepreneurs who want to leverage best practices to promote their cause. Built upon the success of the best-selling Nonprofit Management 101, this easy to digest book provides practical, comprehensive guidance for nonprofit fundraising around the globe. With tips and tools, expert advice, and real-world insights from almost fifty industry leaders, this robust resource addresses the entire spectrum of fundraising for nonprofits, including: Planning, hiring, and tracking progressIndividual donors, major gifts, events, and direct mailBoard and volunteer engagementFoundation and government grantsCorporate partnershipsOnline and email fundraisingSocial media and mobile crowdfundingEarned income and social enterpriseWritten by and for front line practitioners and geared towards a global audience of emerging and established leaders, this field guide offers step-by-step formulas for success. Nonprofit Fundraising 101 features a foreword by fundraising guru and Soul of Money author Lynne Twist, insights from notable non-profit professionals such as CNNs Van Jones, and an afterword by Kiva Co-Founder & President Premal Shah. This book also provides indispensible ideas and diverse case studies ranging from grassroots efforts to the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, and advice for organizations of all sizes and focus. Chapters are brief and easily digestible, featuring extensive resources for additional learning, concrete best practices, and pitfalls to avoid. Enjoy this must-read manual to learn tried and true ways to raise more money for your cause, nonprofit, or charity. From the Inside Flap PRAISE FOR Nonprofit Fundraising 101Good stuff! A great, incredibly helpful tool for any cause looking to raise money, online or off. -Steve Wozniak, Founder of AppleIts not often you find such a distinctive twist on the world of fundraising. Professionals-and lead volunteers-will find this to be a practical, global, source of reference. -Andrew Watt, CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)This must-have book provides a comprehensive breakdown of the strategies and tactics necessary to raise the financial resources essential to bringing about the changes we seek. -Jody Williams, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (1997); Chair, Nobel Womens Initiative From the Back Cover PRAISE FOR Nonprofit Fundraising 101Good stuff! A great, incredibly helpful tool for any cause looking to raise money, online or off. -Steve Wozniak, Founder of AppleIts not often you find such a distinctive twist on the world of fundraising. Professionals-and lead volunteers-will find this to be a practical, global, source of reference. -Andrew Watt, CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)This must-have book provides a comprehensive breakdown of the strategies and tactics necessary to raise the financial resources essential to bringing about the changes we seek. -Jody Williams, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (1997); Chair, Nobel Womens Initiative About the Author DARIAN RODRIGUEZ HEYMAN is an accomplished fundraiser, social entrepreneur, and author. His work helping people help started during his five-year tenure as Executive Director of Craigslist Foundation, where he launched their Nonprofit Boot Camp. He edited the bestselling book, Nonprofit Management 101: A Complete and Practical Guide for Leaders and Professionals (Wiley), after which he co-founded the global conference series Social Media for Nonprofits. He also co-founded Sparrow: Mobile for All and served as a Commissioner for the Environment for the City & County of San Francisco. He is a frequent keynote speaker at nonprofit, fundraising, youth leadership, and environmental events around the globe a...

-Titulo Original : Intermediate Accounting-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Intermediate Accounting, 17th Edition is written by industry thought leaders, Kieso, Weygandt, and Warfield and is developed around one simple proposition: create great accountants. Upholding industry standards, this edition incorporates new data analytics content and up-to-date coverage of leases, revenue recognition, financial instruments, and US GAAP & IFRS. While maintaining its reputation for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and accessibility, Intermediate Accounting drives results by helping students build professional competencies through reliable problem material...

-Titulo Original : Ethics For Addiction Professionals-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Guidance for addiction counselors in understanding and applying ethical standardsFilled with proven strategies to help you examine your current practice for ethical snags and refresh your ethical thinking, Ethics for Addiction Professionals leads you in examining, building, and rebuilding aspects of your ethical practice with the goal of helping you become the strongest clinician possible-ethically speaking.Up-to-date and comprehensive, this practical guide examines real-life examples of ethical issues in clinical practice and illustrates potential pitfalls and the actions needed when faced with dilemmas. Helping addiction counselors learn how to deal with and apply ethical standards, Ethics for Addiction Professionals explores the gray area of common dilemmas and provides guidelines on how to determine the best course of action when the best course is unclear.Covers basic principles that affect current ethical concerns and dilemmasIncludes illustrative real-world case studiesFeatures well-defined professional codes of ethicsTreats ethics as a set of guidelines designed to protect the client, the clinician, and the profession as a whole Review “If youre to buy one book on ethics, buy Ethics for Addiction Professionals by Jennifer D. Berton. This book addresses the key ethical issues by providing clear statements of principles as seen through the lens of clinical practice. It is organized around protecting the client, client information, the community, and uniquely, the counselor. What a concept: protecting even the counselor. Buy this book!”-David J. Powell, PhD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Yale University, School of Medicine From the Inside Flap This book addresses the key ethical issues by providing clear statements of principles as seen through the lens of clinical practice. It is organized around protecting the client, client information, the community, and uniquely, the counselor. What a concept: protecting even the counselor. Buy this book! -DAVID J. POWELL, PhD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Yale University, School of Medicine Guidance for addiction counselors in understanding and applying ethical standardsFilled with proven strategies to help you examine your current practice for ethical snags and refresh your ethical thinking, Ethics for Addiction Professionals leads you in examining, building, and rebuilding aspects of your ethical practice with the goal of helping you become the strongest clinician possible-ethically speaking. Take a look inside for coverage of: Basic principles that affect current ethical concerns and dilemmasIllustrative real-world case examplesProfessional codes of ethicsEthics as a set of guidelines aimed at protecting the client, the clinician, and the profession as a wholeUp-to-date and comprehensive, this practical guide examines real-life examples of ethical issues in clinical practice and illustrates potential pitfalls and the actions needed when faced with dilemmas. Helping addiction counselors learn how to deal with and apply ethical standards, Ethics for Addiction Professionals explores the gray area of common dilemmas and provides guidelines on how to determine the best course of action when the best course is unclear. From the Back Cover This book addresses the key ethical issues by providing clear statements of principles as seen through the lens of clinical practice. It is organized around protecting the client, client information, the community, and uniquely, the counselor. What a concept: protecting even the counselor. Buy this book! -DAVID J. POWELL, PhD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Yale University, School of Medicine Guidance for addiction counselors in understanding and applying ethical standardsFilled with proven strategies to help you examine your current practice for ethical snags and refresh your ethical thinking, Ethics for Addiction Professionals leads you in examining, building, and rebuilding aspects of you...

-Titulo Original : The Small Business Bible Everything You Need To Know To Succeed In Your Small Business-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: An updated third edition of the most comprehensive guide to small business successWhether youre a novice entrepreneur or a seasoned pro, The Small Business Bible offers you everything you need to know to build and grow your dream business. It shows you what really works (and what doesnt!) and includes scores of tips, insider information, stories, and proven secrets of success. Even if youve run your own business for years, this handy guide keeps you up to date on the latest business and tech trends. This Third Edition includes entirely new chapters devoted to social media, mobility and apps, and new trends in online discounting and group buying that are vital to small business owners everywhere.New chapters include:How to use , Twitter, and other social media tools to engage customers and potential stakeholdersHow to generate leads and win strategic partnerships with LinkedInHow to employ videos and YouTube to further your brandWhat you need to know about Groupon and group discount buyingWhat mobile marketing can do for your businessGive your small business its best shot by understanding the best and latest small business strategies, especially in this transformative and volatile period. The Small Business Bible offers every bit of information youll need to know to succeed. From the Inside Flap An updated and revised edition of the ultimate small business resourceWhether youre a novice entrepreneur or a seasoned pro, The Small Business Bible offers you everything you need to know to build and grow your dream business. It shows you what really works (and what doesnt!) and includes scores of tips, insider information, stories, and proven secrets of success. Even if youve run your own business for years, this handy guide keeps you up to date on the latest business and tech trends.Give your small business its best shot by understanding the best and latest small business strategies, especially during this transformative period. This Third Edition includes ten new chapters devoted to e-marketing, social media, mobility, apps, and more, all of which you can use to grow your business right now.Find a gold mine of cutting-edge business-building strategies and advice on virtually every topic important to todays small business owner, including:Developing your idea and writing a winning business planHassle-free hiring, rewarding, and firing of employeesUnderstanding insurance and legaleseHow to use , Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media tools to engage, generate leads, and forge strategic partnershipsWhat you need to know about deal-of-the-day websites and group discount buyingWhat mobile marketing can do for your business From the Back Cover An updated and revised edition of the ultimate small business resourceWhether youre a novice entrepreneur or a seasoned pro, The Small Business Bible offers you everything you need to know to build and grow your dream business. It shows you what really works (and what doesnt!) and includes scores of tips, insider information, stories, and proven secrets of success. Even if youve run your own business for years, this handy guide keeps you up to date on the latest business and tech trends.Give your small business its best shot by understanding the best and latest small business strategies, especially during this transformative period. This Third Edition includes ten new chapters devoted to e-marketing, social media, mobility, apps, and more, all of which you can use to grow your business right now.Find a gold mine of cutting-edge business-building strategies and advice on virtually every topic important to todays small business owner, including:Developing your idea and writing a winning business planHassle-free hiring, rewarding, and firing of employeesUnderstanding insurance and legaleseHow to use , Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media tools to engage, generate leads, and forge strategic partnershipsWhat you ne...

-Titulo Original : Dynamic Hedging Managing Vanilla And Exotic Options-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Destined to become a market classic, Dynamic Hedging is the only practical reference in exotic options hedgingand arbitrage for professional traders and money managers Watch the professionals. From central banks to brokerages to multinationals, institutional investors are flocking to a new generation of exotic and complex options contracts and derivatives. But the promise of ever larger profits also creates the potential for catastrophic trading losses. Now more than ever, the key to trading derivatives lies in implementing preventive risk management techniques that plan for and avoid these appalling downturns. Unlike other books that offer risk management for corporate treasurers, Dynamic Hedging targets the real-world needs of professional traders and money managers. Written by a leading options trader and derivatives risk advisor to global banks and exchanges, this book provides a practical, real-world methodology for monitoring and managing all the risks associated with portfolio management. Nassim Nicholas Taleb is the founder of Empirica Capital LLC, a hedge fund operator, and a fellow at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences of New York University. He has held a variety of senior derivative trading positions in New York and London and worked as an independent floor trader in Chicago. Dr. Taleb was inducted in February 2001 in the Derivatives Strategy Hall of Fame. He received an MBA from the Wharton School and a Ph.D. from University Paris-Dauphine. From the Publisher Written by a leading options trader and derivatives risk advisor to global banks and exchanges, this book provides a practical, real-world methodology for monitoring and managing all the risks associated with portfolio management. Fills a big gap in investment literature--the only book to share complex options trading strategies and advanced risk management methods with trading professionals. From the Inside Flap Dynamic Hedging is the definitive source on derivatives risk. It provides a real-world methodology for managing portfolios containing any nonlinear security. It presents risks from the vantage point of the option market maker and arbitrage operator. The only book about derivatives risk written by an experienced trader with theoretical training, it remolds option theory to fit the practitioners environment. As a larger share of market exposure cannot be properly captured by mathematical models, noted option arbitrageur Nassim Taleb uniquely covers both on-model and off-model derivatives risks. The author discusses, in plain English, vital issues, including: * The generalized option, which encompasses all instruments with convex payoff, including a traders potential bonus. * The techniques for trading exotic options, including binary, barrier, multiasset, and Asian options, as well as methods to take into account the wrinkles of actual, non-bellshaped distributions. * Market dynamics viewed from the practitioners vantage point, including liquidity holes, portfolio insurance, squeezes, fat tails, volatility surface, GARCH, curve evolution, static option replication, correlation instability, Pareto-Levy, regime shifts, autocorrelation of price changes, and the severe flaws in the value at risk method. * New tools to detect risks, such as higher moment analysis, topography exposure, and nonparametric techniques. * The path dependence of all options hedged dynamically Dynamic Hedging is replete with helpful tools, market anecdotes, at-a-glance risk management rules distilling years of market lore, and important definitions. The book contains modules in which the fundamental mathematics of derivatives, such as the Brownian motion, Itos lemma, the numeraire paradox, the Girsanov change of measure, and the Feynman-Kac solution are presented in intuitive practitioners language. Dynamic Hedging is an indispensable and definitive reference for market makers, academics, finance students, risk manag...

-Titulo Original : Building A Better Business Using The Lego Serious Play Method-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Unleash innovation potential with creative, serious playBuilding a Better Business Using the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Method delivers a creative approach to enhancing innovation and improving business performance, with the focus on unleashing play. Written by the two original Master Trainers for LEGO SERIOUS PLAY (LSP), the book outlines how LSP can develop teams, people, relationships and business . Based on the merging of play with organizational development, systems thinking and strategy development, LSP can foster improved meetings, faster innovation processes, team growth, and better communication.The belief that everyone intends to do good and has the potential to do it is at the heart of LSP. The method nurtures the idea that everyone in an organization can contribute to discussions and outcomes. Building with LEGO bricks is a type of creative play that triggers a different kind of thought process, unleashing imagination and potential that is frequently untapped by the logical mind. The book explains this hands-on, minds-on approach, and discusses the theory as well as the practical implementation of LSP. Topics include:Observation of internal and external interaction dynamicsFostering a free and honest exchange of opinionsSuspending hierarchy for better, more effective communicationFacilitating change by encouraging explorationThe LEGO SERIOUS PLAY method is employed by start-ups and multinational corporations alike to maximize synergy among teams and throughout organizations. For leaders looking to boost effectiveness and see better results, Building a Better Business Using the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Method is a comprehensive introduction to this creative management technique. From the Inside Flap THE SERIOUS BUSINESS OF PLAYBuilding a Better Business Using the LEGO SERIOUS PLAY Method offers a creative approach to innovation and enhanced business performance by putting the focus on unleashing play in order to unlock the human potential within organizations.Based on years of research and written by Per Kristiansen and Robert Rasmussen-the two original Master Trainers for LEGO SERIOUS PLAY-the book clearly shows how the method can develop teams, people, relationships, and ultimately improve business. By merging play with organizational development, systems thinking and strategy development, LEGO SERIOUS PLAY has shown to improve the quality of meetings, accelerate the innovation processes, promote team growth, and enhance better communication.Filled with illustrative examples, the book shows how building with LEGO bricks unleashes the imagination and potential that is normally untapped by the logical mind. As the authors explain, this is an innovative “hands-on, minds-on approach.” Throughout the book, they explore the theory as well as the practical implementation of LEGO SERIOUS PLAY that can dramatically improve organizational performance.The method has proven to be successful in organizations, of all types, all over the world. It has been used by local governments, global service companies, big banks, start-ups, internationals, and manufacturing companies, and has the potential to maximize synergy among teams within any organization. From the Back Cover THE SERIOUS BUSINESS OF PLAYBuilding a Better Business Using the LEGO SERIOUS PLAY Method offers a creative approach to innovation and enhanced business performance by putting the focus on unleashing play in order to unlock the human potential within organizations.Based on years of research and written by Per Kristiansen and Robert Rasmussen-the two original Master Trainers for LEGO SERIOUS PLAY-the book clearly shows how the method can develop teams, people, relationships, and ultimately improve business. By merging play with organizational development, systems thinking and strategy development, LEGO SERIOUS PLAY has shown to improve the quality of meetings, accelerate the innovation processes, promote team growth, and enhanc...

-Titulo Original : Business Model You A One-page Method For Reinventing Your Career-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Review Q & A with Tim Clark, author of Business Model You What inspired you to write Business Model You? One day, on a whim, I decided to use the Business Model Canvas to diagram my career in the form of a personal business model. The experience floored me, and I thought, well, if this helped me, it should help a lot of other people, too. Who is this book for? The book is for anyone whos keen to rethink how they work. Its especially helpful for people like me, whove long lacked a logical way to conceptually frame their careers. What sets Business Model You apart from other career books? BMY is the first book to apply a business model description, analysis, and innovation methodology to individuals. Other books exhort readers to think of themselves as one-person enterprises and startups. BMY provides a specific method for doing so. What is the one thing you hope readers get out of reading Business Model You? I hope readers absorb BMYs career-tweaking methodology--its something theyll find useful for the rest of their lives. How has the response been to the book so far from readers? Readers worldwide tell me theyre delighted with BMY. The book is now slated for release in 11 languages besides English. Its wonderful knowing that the approach resonates globally. A one-page tool to reinvent yourself and your careerThe global bestseller Business Model Generation introduced a unique visual way to summarize and creatively brainstorm any business or product idea on a single sheet of paper. Business Model You uses the same powerful one-page tool to teach readers how to draw personal business models, which reveal new ways their skills can be adapted to the changing needs of the marketplace to reveal new, more satisfying, career and life possibilities. Produced by the same team that created Business Model Generation, this book is based on the Business Model Canvas methodology, which has quickly emerged as the worlds leading business model description and innovation technique.This book shows readers how to:Understand business model thinking and diagram their current personal business modelUnderstand the value of their skills in the marketplace and define their purposeArticulate a vision for changeCreate a new personal business model harmonized with that vision, and most important, test and implement the new modelWhen you implement the one-page tool from Business Model You, you create a game-changing business model for your life and career. From the Inside Flap “Business Model You is a flight path to structure, meaning, and purpose.” Philip Galligan Business Advisor, Ireland “The personal business model is an innovative, visually powerful tool for assessing who you are and what you can do.”James C. Wylie Business Life Coach, United States “Successful companies do it again and again. Why not you?” Ralf Meyer Angel Investor & Consultant, Germany “A practical, inspiring playbook for designing a fulfilling life by shifting focus from skills to Value Provided.”Gary Percy Marketing Director, Australia From the Back Cover Dreaming of a new career or life path? We all do. But most of us lack a structured way to reinvent ourselves, even as changing workplace business models make professional and personal life more challenging than ever. Replace career uncertainty with career confidence by using the single-page blueprint that’s helped reinvent thousands of organizations worldwide. It’s the systematic way to optimize the most important business model of all: business model you. About the Author Tim Clark is an entrepreneur, a NEXT-certified entrepreneurship trainer, and author who leads the global personal business model movement at BusinessModelYou . After selling his startup to a NASDAQ-listed entity in a multi-million-dollar transaction, he completed doctoral research in international business model portability and went on to author or edit fi...

-Titulo Original : The Dna Of Strategy Execution Next Generation Project Management And Pmo-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Review In a world where there are more questions than answers every leader will need to learn to dance to a different beat. In this insightful book, Jack Duggal has cracked the DNA of Strategy Execution. Ignore these insights at your own peril.- Dr. Tony ODriscoll, Global Head, DukeCE Labs, Duke Corporate Education, Duke UniversityA brilliant approach to organizational project management essential for an organization to execute on its business strategy in todays dynamic environment. A must read for all project, program and portfolio managers, as well as functional managers and executives in start-ups or traditional businesses.- Devesh Dayal, Global Head of Business Intelligence, Head of US Asset Management Technology, Deutsche Asset Management, Deutsche BankWith the customer at its core, the DNA of Strategy Execution is a fascinating examination of the strands that connect strategy and execution to lasting change. A must have read for strategy and project professionals looking for the agility to thrive on the edge of chaos.- Ellen Kelly, Associate Director for Strategy and Planning, Research Foundation for SUNYThe DNA of Strategy Execution takes an in-depth look at todays complex, challenging, and competitive business environments. We can no longer function the old way. This book inspires you to think differently and find a new approach in bringing corporate strategies and execution closer together.- Brenda Horton, President, PMI Westchester, Senior Project Manager, IBM T.J. Watson Research CenterThe DNA of Strategy Execution really encourages and inspires the reader to take a step back and look at current processes from a new perspective. It is highly applicable as a tool to create or transform project management and PMO practices in todays world, particularly in product and software development.- Amanda Adams, Director of Project Management, MINDBODY Online inc. THE DNA OF STRATEGY EXECUTION“In a world where there are more questions than answers every leader will need to learn to dance to a different beat. In this insightful book, Jack Duggal has cracked the DNA of Strategy Execution. Ignore these insights at your own peril.” -?Dr. Tony O’Driscoll Global Head, DukeCE Labs, Duke Corporate Education Fuqua School of Business, Duke University DECODE THE DNA OF MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGY EXECUTION IN AN INCREASINGLY TURBULENT WORLD Just as DNA contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all living organisms, what if we could decode the elements of management and strategy execution? This insightful book offers new perspectives on age-old management challenges and illuminates better ways to organize and manage in an increasingly DANCE-world (Dynamic. Ambiguous. Non-Linear. Complex. Emergent). It puts the management DNA under the microscope, and shows how to develop, build and transform organizational project management and PMO capabilities essential for effective strategy execution. It provides a framework to measure what matters with a step-by-step approach to define and measure success and business value. The DNA of Strategy Execution: Next Generation Project Management and PMO provides innovative insights for organizational project management and PMO. Based on application and learnings from many organizations around the world, this book reveals a playbook for strategy execution that will help you: Decode the core elements of management and strategy execution DNADesign and build next-generation Project/Program Management and PMO platform essential for effective strategy executionPrepare your organization to effectively lead and implement agile transformation and organizational changeImprove organizational project management (OPM) and PMO maturityImprove overall organizational effectiveness and innovation capabilitiesWhether you are a part of a startup, or an established incumbent organization, the impact of digitization and disruption requires a ...

-Titulo Original : How An Economy Grows And Why It Crashes-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: How an Economy Grows and Why it Crashes uses illustration, humor, and accessible storytelling to explain complex topics of economic growth and monetary systems. In it, economic expert and bestselling author of Crash Proof, Peter Schiff teams up with his brother Andrew to apply their signature take no prisoners logic to expose the glaring fallacies that have become so ingrained in our country?s economic conversation. Inspired by How an Economy Grows and Why It Doesn?t?a previously published book by the Schiffs? father Irwin, a widely published economist and activist?How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes incorporates the spirit of the original while tackling the latest economic issues.With wit and humor, the Schiffs explain the roots of economic growth, the uses of capital, the destructive nature of consumer credit, the source of inflation, the importance of trade, savings, and risk, and many other topical principles of economics.The tales told here may appear simple of the surface, but they will leave you with a powerful understanding of How an Economy Grows and Why it Crashes. From the Inside Flap EVER WONDER . . .Why governments can spend without ever seeming to run out of money?Why some countries are rich while others are poor?Whether spending or saving is the best cure for a bad economy?Where inflation comes from?Why its so hard to catch a fish with your bare hands?HOW AN ECONOMY GROWS AND WHY IT CRASHESUnderstanding how all the pieces of an economy fit together can be a daunting task-especially when the experts cant seem to do it. But when you get down to the basics, it is much easier than you may think. How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes uses illustrations, humor, and accessible storytelling to take economics off its lofty shelf and put it back on the kitchen table where it belongs. This straightforward story of fish, nets, saving, and lending exposes the gaping holes that lie hidden in our global economic conversation. With wit and humor, the Schiffs explain the roots of economic growth, the importance of trade, savings, and risk, the source of inflation, the effects of interest rates and government stimulus, the destructive nature of consumer credit, and many other economic principles that are so frequently discussed and so poorly understood. The story may appear simple on the surface but it will leave you with a powerful understanding of How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes. From the Back Cover EVER WONDER . . .Why governments can spend without ever seeming to run out of money?Why some countries are rich while others are poor?Whether spending or saving is the best cure for a bad economy?Where inflation comes from?Why its so hard to catch a fish with your bare hands?HOW AN ECONOMY GROWS AND WHY IT CRASHESUnderstanding how all the pieces of an economy fit together can be a daunting task-especially when the experts cant seem to do it. But when you get down to the basics, it is much easier than you may think. How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes uses illustrations, humor, and accessible storytelling to take economics off its lofty shelf and put it back on the kitchen table where it belongs. This straightforward story of fish, nets, saving, and lending exposes the gaping holes that lie hidden in our global economic conversation. With wit and humor, the Schiffs explain the roots of economic growth, the importance of trade, savings, and risk, the source of inflation, the effects of interest rates and government stimulus, the destructive nature of consumer credit, and many other economic principles that are so frequently discussed and so poorly understood. The story may appear simple on the surface but it will leave you with a powerful understanding of How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes. About the Author PETER D. SCHIFF is the bestselling author of Crash Proof 2.0: How to Profit from the Economic Collapse and The Little Book of Bull Moves in Bear...

-Titulo Original : Data Smart Using Data Science To Transform Information Into Insight-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Data Science gets thrown around in the press like its magic. Major retailers are predicting everything from when their customers are pregnant to when they want a new pair of Chuck Taylors. Its a brave new world where seemingly meaningless data can be transformed into valuable insight to drive smart business decisions.But how does one exactly do data science? Do you have to hire one of these priests of the dark arts, the data scientist, to extract this gold from your data? Nope.Data science is little more than using straight-forward steps to process raw data into actionable insight. And in Data Smart, author and data scientist John Foreman will show you how thats done within the familiar environment of a spreadsheet. From the Inside Flap Data Smart makes modern statistic methods and algorithms understandable and easy to implement. Slogging through textbooks and academic papers is no longer required! -Patrick Crosby, Founder of StatHat & first CTO at OkCupidWhen Mr. Foreman interviewed for a job at my company, he arrived dressed in a Kentucky Colonel kind of suit and spoke about nonsensical things like barbecue, lasers, and orange juice pulp. Then, he explained how to de-mystify and solve just about any complex big data problem in our company with simple spreadsheets. No server clusters, mainframes, or Hadoop-a-ma-jigs. Just Excel. I hired him on the spot. After reading this book, you too will learn how to use math and basic spreadsheet formulas to improve your business or, at the very least, how to trick senior executives into hiring you as their data scientist. -Ben Chestnut, Founder & CEO of MailChimpYou need a John Foreman on your analytics team. But if you cant have John, then reading this book is the next best thing. -Patrick Lennon, Director of Analytics, The Coca-Cola CompanyMost people are approaching data science all wrong. Heres how to do it right.Not to disillusion you, but data scientists are not mystical practitioners of magical arts. Data science is something you can do. Really. This book shows you the significant data science techniques, how they work, how to use them, and how they benefit your business, large or small. Its not about coding or database technologies. Its about turning raw data into insight you can act upon, and doing it as quickly and painlessly as possible.Roll up your sleeves and lets get going.Relax - its just a spreadsheetVisit the companion website at wiley /go/datasmart to download spreadsheets for each chapter, and follow them as you learn about:Artificial intelligence using the general linear model, ensemble methods, and naive BayesClustering via k-means, spherical k-means, and graph modularityMathematical optimization, including non-linear programming and genetic algorithmsWorking with time series data and forecasting with exponential smoothingUsing Monte Carlo simulation to quantify and address riskDetecting outliers in single or multiple dimensionsExploring the data-science-focused R language From the Back Cover Data Smart makes modern statistic methods and algorithms understandable and easy to implement. Slogging through textbooks and academic papers is no longer required! -Patrick Crosby, Founder of StatHat & first CTO at OkCupidWhen Mr. Foreman interviewed for a job at my company, he arrived dressed in a Kentucky Colonel kind of suit and spoke about nonsensical things like barbecue, lasers, and orange juice pulp. Then, he explained how to de-mystify and solve just about any complex big data problem in our company with simple spreadsheets. No server clusters, mainframes, or Hadoop-a-ma-jigs. Just Excel. I hired him on the spot. After reading this book, you too will learn how to use math and basic spreadsheet formulas to improve your business or, at the very least, how to trick senior executives into hiring you as their data scientist. -Ben Chestnut, Founder & CEO of MailChimpYou need a John Foreman on y...

-Titulo Original : The Business Of Belonging How To Make Community Your Competitive Advantage-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: From the Inside Flap The rise of the internet has brought with it an inexorable, almost shockingly persistent drive toward community. From the first social networks to the connected world of today, the need for and value of community have emerged as unavoidable realities. The business world is keeping up, sort of. As business community expert David Spinks shows in The Business of Belonging, the successful brands of tomorrow will be those that create authentic connection, giving customers a sense of real belonging and unlocking unprecendented scale as a result.So how do we achieve this lofty communitarian goal? Nowhere is the path made clearer than in this book. In his career of over 10 years in the business of building community, Spinks has learned what a winning community strategy looks like. From the fundamental concepts including how community drives measurable business value, and what the appropriate metrics are to high-level community design to practical engagement techniques, The Business of Belonging is an epic journey into the world of community building.This book is for decision makers who want to better understand the value and opportunity of community, and for community professionals who want to level up their strategy. This book will give you a step-by-step model for strategically planning, creating, facilitating, and measuring communities that drive business growth. Attracting and retaining community members who are also loyal customers, brand evangelists, and leaders thats the goal for todays connected businesses, and this book is the map to getting there. “A tactical primer for any business embarking on the critical work of actively building community.-Seth Godin, Author, This is MarketingThis book perfectly marries the psychology of communities, with the hard-earned secrets of someone whos done the real work over many years. David Spinks is the master of this craft.-Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractable The rise of the internet has brought with it an inexorable, almost shockingly persistent drive toward community. From the first social networks to the GameStop trading revolution, engaged communities have shown the ability to transform industries. Businesses need to harness that power. As business community expert David Spinks shows in The Business of Belonging: How to Make Community your Competitive Advantage, the successful brands of tomorrow will be those that create authentic connection, giving customers a sense of real belonging and unlocking unprecedented scale as a result. In his career of over 10 years in the business of building community, Spinks has learned what a winning community strategy looks like. From the fundamental concepts-including how community drives measurable business value and what the appropriate metrics are-to high-level community design and practical engagement techniques, The Business of Belonging is an epic journey into the world of community building.This book is for decision makers who want to better understand the value and opportunity of community, and for community professionals who want to level up their strategy. Featuring a foreword by Startup Grind and Bevy cofounder Derek Andersen, it will give you a step-by-step model for strategically planning, creating, facilitating, and measuring communities that drive business growth. Attracting and retaining community members who are also loyal customers, brand evangelists, and leaders-that’s the goal for today’s connected businesses, and this book is the map to getting there. From the Back Cover PRAISE FOR THE BUSINESS OF BELONGINGA tactical primer for any business embarking on the critical work of actively building community. SETH GODIN, Author of This is MarketingThis book perfectly marries the psychology of communities, with the hard-earned secrets of someone whos done the real work over many years. David Spinks is the master of this craft. NIR EYAL, bes...

-Titulo Original : Building For Everyone Expand Your Market With Design Practices From Googles Product Inclusion Team-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Diversity and Inclusion to build better products from the front lines at GoogleEstablishing diverse and inclusive organizations is an economic imperative for every industry. Any business that isn’t reaching a diverse market is missing out on enormous revenue potential and the opportunity to build products that suit their users core needs. The economic “why” has been firmly established, but what about the “how?” How can business leaders adapt to our ever-more-diverse world by capturing market share AND building more inclusive products for people of color, women and other underrepresented groups? The Product Inclusion Team at Google has developed strategies to do just that and Building For Everyone is the practical guide to following in their footsteps.This book makes publicly available for the first time the same inclusive design process used at Google to create user-centric award-winning and profitable products. Author and Head of Product Inclusion Annie Jean-Baptiste outlines what those practices look like in industries beyond tech with fascinating case studies. Readers will learn the key strategies and step-by-step processes for inclusive product design that limits risk and increases profitability.Discover the questions you should be asking about diversity and inclusion in your products for marketers, user researchers, product managers and more.Understand the research the Product Inclusion team drove to back up their practicesLearn the “ABCs of Product Inclusion” to build inclusion into your organization’s cultureLeverage the product inclusion suite of tools to get your organization building more inclusively and identifying new opportunities.Read case studies to see how product inclusion works across industries and learn what doesnt work.Building For Everyone will show you how to infuse your business processes with inclusive design. You’ll learn best practices for inclusion in product design, marketing, management, leadership and beyond, straight from the innovative Google Product Inclusion team. From the Inside Flap Diversity and Inclusion to build better products from the front lines at GoogleEstablishing diverse and inclusive organizations is an economic imperative for every industry. Any business that isnt reaching a diverse market is missing out on enormous revenue potential and the opportunity to build products that suit their users core needs. The economic why has been firmly established, but what about the how? How can business leaders adapt to our ever-more-diverse world by capturing market share AND building more inclusive products for people of color, women, and other underrepresented groups? The Product Inclusion Team at Google has developed strategies to do just that ana Building For Everyone is the practical guide to following in their footsteps. Author and Head of Product Inclusion Annie Jean-Baptiste outlines what those practices look like in industries beyond tech with fascinating case studies. Readers will learn the key strategies and step-by-step processes for inclusive product design that limits risk and increases profitability. Building For Everyone will show you how to infuse your business processes with inclusive design. Youll learn best practices for inclusion in product design, marketing, management, leadership, and beyond, straight from the innovative Google Product Inclusion team. From the Back Cover PRAISE FOR BUILDING FOR EVERYONEThe work Annie Jean-Baptiste has done at Google to encourage and scale inclusive product design has been nothing short of exceptional; it is a true gift to now see this knowledge codified and broadly accessible so that everyone can design and build more inclusive products. -CARA SHORTSLEEVE, CEO of The Leadership Consortium (TLC) Applying an inclusive lens throughout product development helps companies create better products for a more diverse group of users by embedding inclusion right from the beginning. Annie a...

-Titulo Original : From Impossible To Inevitable How Saas And Other Hyper-growth Companies Create Predictable Revenue-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Break your revenue records with Silicon Valley’s “growth bible” “This book makes very clear how to get to hyper-growth and the work needed to actually get there”Why are you struggling to grow your business when everyone else seems to be crushing their goals? If you needed to triple revenue within the next three years, would you know exactly how to do it? Doubling the size of your business, tripling it, even growing ten times larger isnt about magic. Its not about privileges, luck, or working harder. Theres a template that the worlds fastest growing companies follow to achieve and sustain much, much faster growth.From Impossible to Inevitable details the hypergrowth playbook of companies like Hubspot, Salesforce (the fastest growing multibillion dollar software company), and EchoSign-aka Adobe Document Services (which catapulted from $0 to $144 million in seven years). Whether you have a $1 billion or a $100,000 business, you can use the same insights as these notable companies to learn what it really takes to break your own revenue records.Pinpoint why you aren’t growing fasterUnderstand what it takes to get to hypergrowthNail a niche (the #1 missing growth ingredient)What every revenue leader needs to know about building a scalable sales teamThere’s no time like the present to surpass plateaus and get off of the up-and-down revenue rollercoaster. Find out how now! From the Inside Flap Are you growing as fast as you know you can, or are there big opportunities you know youre missing? If you decided to triple your revenue within the next three years, could you do it? Would you know where to start? Would you know exactly how to achieve it? It isnt magic, or luck, or privilege, or connections, or working harder. The journey to doubling, tripling, even growing 10x begins with a single step: a template for success. The same template many of the fastest-growing companies in the world (like Salesforce , Twilio, Hubspot, Marketo, Zuora and others) have followed to grow FAST and create billions in record time. From Impossible to Inevitable outlines a seven-ingredient hyper-growth playbook of these companies. Inside, youll discover: How to pinpoint why leads and sales arent growing-and the way to fix itHow to Nail a Niche the #1 missing growth ingredientWorld-class lead generation practices around Seeds, Nets & SpearsHow your marketing leader can act like a hypergrowth CMOHow to build a scalable sales teamWhy your people dont work as hard as you do, and what to do about itThe co-authors used these lessons themselves. Imagine founding a company and leading it to grow more than $100 million in revenue, and then founding the biggest SaaS community on the planet, as co-author Jason Lemkin did. Or growing your income from $67,000 to $800,000 in six years, while working 20 to 30 hours per week, and welcoming ten children into your family. Thats what co-author Aaron Ross did. These principles work. Likewise, this book shows you how to shatter your growth plateau and get off the revenue rollercoaster. Whether you have a $100,000 business or a $1 billion business, 80% of the principles are the same, and you can use them to make more money, more predictably. This book distills the 7 Ingredients of Hypergrowth into actionable goals: Youre not ready to grow until you Nail a NicheTheres no such thing as overnight success. You need sustainable systems that Create Predictable PipelineGrowth exposes your weaknesses, causing more problems than it solves until you Make Sales ScalableIts tough to build a big business from small deals. Learn how to Double Your Deal-sizeIt will take much longer than youd like. Dont quit too soon. Be sure you can Do The TimeEnsure your people are owning, not renting, their jobs. Develop a culture of initiative by Embracing Employee OwnershipDont be too eager to quit and try something else when things get hard. Make a difference, for yourself and your company, no ma...

-Titulo Original : Fanatical Military Recruiting The Ultimate Guide To Leveraging High-impact Prospecting To Engage Qualified Applicants, Win The War For Talent, And Make Mission Fast (jeb Blount)-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Military Recruiting is a war. It’s just a different kind of war than what you were prepared and trained to fight for. Recruiting is a war for talent.Smart, competent, and capable people are rare and in high demand. Every organization, from commercial enterprises, healthcare, non-profit, sports, and education, to the military is in an outright battle to recruit and retain these bright and talented people.Rather than bullets and bombs, the war for talent is won through high-impact prospecting activity, time discipline, intellectual agility, emotional intelligence, and human to human relationships. On this highly competitive, ever changing, asymmetrical battlefield, to win, you must operate at a level of excellence beyond anything asked of military recruiters before.Yet, in this new paradigm, many recruiters are struggling, and most recruiting units are staring down the barrel at 50 percent or more of their recruiters consistently missing Mission. It is imperative that we arm military recruiters with the skills they need to win in this challenging environment. The failure to make Mission is an existential threat to the strength and readiness of America’s fighting forces and our democracy.Fanatical Military Recruiting begins where the Recruiting and Retention colleges of the various branches of the military leave off. It is an advanced, master’s level training resource designed specifically for the unique demands of Military Recruiting. In FMR, you’ll learn:The Single Most Important Discipline in Military RecruitingHow to Get Out of a Recruiting SlumpThe 30-Day Rule and Law of ReplacementPowerful Time and Territory Management Strategies that Put You in Control of Your DayThe 7 Step Telephone Prospecting FrameworkThe 4 Step Email and Direct Messaging FrameworkThe 5 C’s of Social RecruitingThe 7 Step Text Message Prospecting FrameworkHow to Leverage a Balanced Prospecting Methodology to Keep the Funnel Full of Qualified ApplicantsPowerful Human Influence Frameworks that Reduce Resistance and ObjectionsThe 3 Step Prospecting Objection Turn-Around FrameworkMission Drive and the 5 Disciplines of Ultra-High Performing Military RecruitersIn his signature right-to-the-point style that has made him the go-to trainer to a who’s who of the world’s most prestigious organizations, Jeb Blount pulls no punches. He slaps you in the face with the cold, hard truth about what’s really holding you back. Then, he pulls you in with stories, examples, and lessons that teach you exactly what you need to do right now to become an ultra-high performing recruiter.Fanatical Military Recruiting is filled with the high-powered strategies, techniques, and tools you need to keep your funnel packed with qualified applicants. As you dive into these powerful insights, and with each new chapter, you’ll gain greater and greater confidence. And, with this new-found confidence, your performance as a military recruiter will soar and you will Make Mission, Fast. From the Inside Flap For modern military recruiters the pressure to perform is unrelenting; because the failure to win the war for talent and make mission is an existential threat to the strength and readiness of Americas fighting forces and our democracy. Rather than bullets and bombs, though, the war for talent is won through high- impact prospecting activity, time discipline, intellectual agility, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills. Fanatical Military Recruiting begins where the recruiting and retention colleges of the various branches of the military leave off. It is an advanced, masters level, training resource designed specifically for the unique demands of Military Recruiting. In FMR youll learn: The Single Most Important Discipline in Military RecruitingHow to Get Out of a Recruiting SlumpThe 30-Day Rule and Law of ReplacementPowerful Time and Territory Management Strategies that Put You in Control of Your DayThe 7 Step Telephone Prospecting FrameworkT...

-Titulo Original : The Business Blockchain Promise, Practice, And Application Of The Next Internet Technology-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: The definitive pioneering blueprint covering the what, why and how of the blockchain. Blockchains are new technology layers that rewire the Internet and threaten to side-step older legacy constructs and centrally served businesses. At its core, a blockchain injects trust into the network, cutting off some intermediaries from serving that function and creatively disrupting how they operate. Metaphorically, blockchains are the ultimate non-stop computers. Once launched, they never go down, and offer an incredible amount of resiliency, making them dependable and attractive for running a new generation of decentralized services and software applications. The Business Blockchain charts new territory in advancing our understanding of the blockchain by unpacking its elements like no other before. William Mougayar anticipates a future that consists of thousands, if not millions of blockchains that will enable not only frictionless value exchange, but also a new flow of value, redefining roles, relationships, power and governance. In this book, Mougayar makes two other strategic assertions. First, the blockchain has polymorphic characteristics; its application will result in a multiplicity of effects. Second, we shouldn’t ask ourselves what problems the blockchain solves, because that gives us a narrow view on its potential. Rather, we should imagine new opportunities, and tackle even more ambitious problems that cross organizational, regulatory and mental boundaries. Drawing on 34 years of technology industry experience as an executive, analyst, consultant, entrepreneur, startup mentor, author, blogger, educator, thought leader and investor, William Mougayar describes a future that is influenced by fundamental shifts brought by blockchain technology as the catalyst for change. William Mougayar has been described as the most sophisticated blockchain business thinker. He is a blockchain industry insider whose work has already shaped and influenced the understanding of blockchain for people around the world, via his generous blogging and rigorous research insights. He is a direct participant in the crypto-technology market, working alongside startups, entrepreneurs, pioneers, leaders, innovators, creators, enterprise executives and practitioners; in addition to being an investor, advisor, and board member in some of the leading organizations in this space, such as the Ethereum Foundation, OpenBazaar and Coin Center.Just as the Internet created new possibilities that we didn’t foresee in its early years, the blockchain will give rise to new business models and ideas that may still be invisible. Following an engaging Foreword by Vitalik Buterin, this book is organized along these 7 chapters:1. What is the Blockchain?2. How Blockchain Trust Infiltrates3. Obstacles, Challenges & Mental Blocks4. Blockchain in Financial Services5. Lighthouse Industries & New Intermediaries6. Implementing Blockchain Technology7. Decentralization as the Way ForwardThe Business Blockchain is an invitation for technologists to better understand the business potential of the blockchain, and for business minded people to grasp the many facets of blockchain technology. This book teaches you how to think about the blockchain. Review When it comes to the blockchain, William Mougayars vision and insights are unparalleled. He takes us on a discovery journey with clarity and authority. This is a fundamental book if business leaders want to survive the blockchain’s upcoming whiplash.-Brad Feld, Managing Director, Foundry Group; best-selling author of Venture DealsMougayar has written a highly authoritative book, charting new territory in our understanding of the blockchain. I strongly recommend it to executives who are leading their organizations into with the future.-John Ruffolo, CEO, OMERS VenturesAnyone whos been at all close to the blockchain realizes just how profoundly this innovation could affect almost every industry. The...

-Titulo Original : The Little Book That Builds Wealth The Knockout Formula For Finding Great Investments-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: In The Little Book That Builds Wealth, author Pat Dorsey-the Director of Equity Research for leading independent investment research provider Morningstar, Inc.-reveals why competitive advantages, or economic moats, are such strong indicators of great long-term investments and examines four of their most common sources: intangible assets, cost advantages, customer-switching costs, and network economics. Along the way, he skillfully outlines this proven approach and reveals how you can effectively apply it to your own investment endeavors. Review A detailed exploration of Warren Buffets wide economic moat concept - how to find companies with a true in-built competitive advantage. (Financial Times, Tues 26th February) Pat Dorsey...discusses in an easy to read style why economic moats are such great indicators of long term performance. (Pensions World, October 2008) From the Inside Flap To make money in todays dynamic market environment, you need to invest in companies that will perform in the face of sustained competitive pressure. But how can you accurately identify companies that are great today and likely to remain great for many years to come?The answer to this question lies in competitive advantages, or economic moats. Just as moats were dug around medieval castles to keep the opposition at bay, economic moats protect the high returns on capital enjoyed by the worlds best companies. If you can identify companies that have moats, and you can purchase their shares at reasonable prices, youll begin to build a portfolio of solid businesses that will improve your odds of doing well in the stock market.In The Little Book That Builds Wealth, author Pat Dorsey-the Director of Equity Research for leading independent investment research provider Morningstar, Inc.-outlines this proven approach and reveals how you can effectively apply it to your own investments. Step by step, Dorsey discusses why economic moats are such strong indicators of great long-term investments and examines four of their most common sources: intangible assets, cost advantages, customer-switching costs, and network economics. After establishing a firm understanding of moats, Dorsey shows you how to recognize moats that are eroding, the key role that industry structure plays in creating competitive advantage, and how management can create (as well as destroy) moats.Along the way, Dorsey provides an informative overview of valuation-because even a wide-moat company will be a poor investment if you pay too much for its shares-and illustrates the issues addressed through case studies that apply competitive analysis to some well-known companies.Although the moat concept is not a new one-it was made famous by Warren Buffett-the modern-day investor can benefit from what it has to offer. With The Little Book That Builds Wealth as your guide, youll quickly discover why moats should be an integral part of your analytical investment toolkit and learn how to leverage this approach to build a portfolio of high-performance stocks. From the Back Cover The Little Book That Builds Wealth provides a sensible framework for identifying companies that can sustain high returns on capital. Pat Dorsey tells the reader how to look for durable competitive advantage in choosing equities. His four sources of structural competitive advantage: (1) intangible assets; (2) switching costs; (3) network effect; and (4) cost advantage are particularly valuable in selecting long-term equity commitments. -Louis A. Simpson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Capital Operations, GEICO CorporationPat Dorsey provides a practical framework for integrating the realities of a changing future into todays investment decisions. A little art and a little science-key ingredients to successful long-term investing. -Larry D. Coats, Chief Executive Officer, Oak Value Capital Management, Inc.Spend two evenings reading Pat Dorseys The Littl...

-Titulo Original : The Art And Science Of Technical Analysis Market Structure, Price Action, And Trading Strategies-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: A breakthrough trading book that provides powerful insights on profitable technical patterns and strategiesThe Art and Science of Technical Analysis is a groundbreaking work that bridges the gaps between the academic view of markets, technical analysis, and profitable trading. The book explores why randomness prevails in markets most, but not all, of the time and how technical analysis can be used to capture statistically validated patterns in certain types of market conditions. The belief of the book is that buying and selling pressure causes patterns in prices, but that these technical patterns are only effective in the presence of true buying/selling imbalance.The Art and Science of Technical Analysis is supported by extensive statistical analysis of the markets, which will debunk some tools and patterns such as Fibonacci analysis, and endorse other tools and trade setups. In addition, this reliable resource discusses trader psychology and trader learning curves based on the authors extensive experience as a trader and trainer of traders.Offers serious traders a way to think about market problems, understand their own performance, and help find a more productive path forwardIncludes extensive research to validate specific money-making patterns and strategiesWritten by an experienced market practitioner who has trained and worked with many top tradersFilled with in-depth insights and practical advice, The Art and Science of Technical Analysis will give you a realistic sense of how markets behave, when and how technical analysis works, and what it really takes to trade successfully. From the Inside Flap Trading is a tough endeavor. And while its difficult to derive a method that generates superior risk-adjusted profits in todays extremely competitive markets, its even harder to successfully apply such a method in actual trading. The approach found in The Art and Science of Technical Analysis-one which, in many ways, challenges the traditional thinking of technical analysis-can help you achieve this goal. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, this book breaks away from many of the standard trading books that have come before it. The Art and Science of Technical Analysis doesnt detail a rigid system to be strictly followed, nor does it present a group of setups and patterns that can be quickly assembled by a trader. Rather, it provides comprehensive coverage of the issues you need to be aware of in order to capture consistent profits from technically motivated, directional trading. Based on nearly two decades of author Adam Grimess experience as a trader, analyst, and systems developer, this reliable resource contains valuable insights for both individual and institutional traders, and has been designed with both established and aspiring traders in mind. Divided into four informative parts, it skillfully: Explores some of the probability theory supporting the concepts of successful trading, examines a specific approach to chart reading that builds the foundation for a deep intuition about price patterns in markets, and provides an overview of the Wyckoff market cycleOffers an in-depth look at the underlying foundation of price movements through coverage of trends, trading ranges, and the transitions from one to the otherOutlines specific trading patterns and examples of those patterns; advocates a specific way of looking at indicators and other confirming factors; addresses the importance of sizing trades and managing positions; and calls attention to the various risks associated with tradingFocuses on the elements of trader psychology, from cognitive biases to issues of emotional control, and lays out the challenges that developing traders usually faceRounding out this discussion are three information-packed appendices. The first is a trading primer that will be useful for developing traders or managers who dont have a familiarity with the language used by traders. The se...

-Titulo Original : Long-term Secrets To Short-term Trading-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: From the Inside Flap When popular market guru Larry Williams first presented his Long-Term Secrets to Short-Term Trading to the world in 1999, it was primarily to an audience of committed traders. In the years that have passed, things have changed radically and now everyone is in on the act, enjoying the thrill of the promise of a better life through successful, profitable short-term trading. Now Williams is back with a fully revised and updated edition of his bestselling book, designed to help a whole new generation of hopeful investors understand the trading markets and get the most out of them. While the stakes in short-term trading are high, the benefits to be reaped are unprecedented, and Williams outlines the blueprint necessary for sound and profitable trading, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages so that you, too, can come out on top.Presenting years of genuinely insightful market wisdom on topics ranging from speculation and volatility breakouts to profit patterns, Williams expertly explains the fundamentals of entering-and succeeding in-the trading world, including how the market moves, the most dominant cycles, when to exit a trade, and how to hold on to winning stocks. Including in-depth analysis of the most effective short-term trading strategies, as well as Williams own proven technical indicators, the book is your one-stop resource for getting started in the short-term trading market right away. Hugely popular market guru updates his popular trading strategy for a post-crisis worldFrom Larry Williams-one of the most popular and respected technical analysts of the past four decades-Long-Term Secrets to Short-Term Trading, Second Edition provides the blueprint necessary for sound and profitable short-term trading in a post-market meltdown economy. In this updated edition of the evergreen trading book, Williams shares his years of experience as a highly successful short-term trader, while highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of what can be a very fruitful yet potentially dangerous endeavor.Offers market wisdom on a wide range of topics, including chaos, speculation, volatility breakouts, and profit patternsExplains fundamentals such as how the market moves, the three most dominant cycles, when to exit a trade, and how to hold on to winnersIncludes in-depth analysis of the most effective short-term trading strategies, as well as the authors winning technical indicatorsShort-term trading offers tremendous upside. At the same time, the practice is also extremely risky. Minimize your risk and maximize your opportunities for success with Larry Williamss Long-Term Secrets to Short-Term Trading, Second Edition. From the Back Cover Praise for the First Edition:Larry is the only person I know who can mix systems and rules with confessions of his soul. This book should have universal appeal to not only the trading world but to all who apply themselves to the laws of the universe. This is a study of the self, the markets, and the interfacing of the two. -LINDA RASCHKE, President, LBR Group, Inc., CTALarry Williams contributions to the study of technical analysis are well documented and indisputable. I have learned more from Larry than all other traders combined. His techniques are original, clever, and fresh. The depth and breadth of his knowledge is mind-boggling. I highly recommend it. -TOM DeMARK, author of New Market Timing Techniques and The New Science of Technical AnalysisHaving known Larry for 25 years, I can truly say that this is his magnum opus; the culmination of a brilliant career; must reading for anyone who trades futures with success as their goal! -JAKE BERNSTEIN, President, MBH Commodity Advisors,Northbrook, Illinois About the Author Larry R. Williams has been trading for almost fifty years and is one of the most highly regarded short-term traders in the world. Larry has taught thousands to trade, won several trading champi...

-Titulo Original : Organizational Behavior-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Uhl-Bien/Schermerhorn, Organizational Behavior 13th Edition Binder Ready Version is written in an accessible style, with pedagogical features designed to bring OB to life. The text relays the value of OB for the workplace and for life, and the value of equally engaging students in this passion so they embrace the material and want to learn even more. This text is an unbound, three hole punched version. WileyPLUS sold separately from text. About the Author Dr. Mary Uhl-Bien is the Howard Hawks chair in Business Ethics and Leadership and associate Director of the Leadership Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She earned her Ph.D. and MBA in organizational behavior at the University of Cincinnati after completing an undergraduate degree in International business and Spanish. She teaches organizational behavior, leadership, and ethics courses at the undergraduate and graduate (MBA and doctoral) levels, and has been heavily involved in executive education, teaching to business executives and physicians in the United States, china, Europe, and Saudi Arabia and to the senior executive service of the U.S. government for The Brookings Institute in Washington, D.C. she has been a visiting professor/scholar at Pablo de Olavide University in Seville, Spain, the Universidade Nova de Lisboa/Catolica Portuguesa in Lisbon Portugal, and University Lund in Sweden.Dr. John R. Schermerhorn, Jr. is the Charles G. OBleness Professor Emeritus of Management in the College of business at Ohio University where he teaches undergraduate and MBA courses in management, organizational behavior, and Asian business. He also serves the university as Director of the center for Southeast Asian Studies. He earned a Ph.D. in organizational behavior from Northwestern University, after receiving an M.B.A. (with distinction) in management and international business from New York University, and a B.S. in business administration from the State University of New York at Buffalo.Dedicated to instructional excellence and serving the needs of practicing managers, Dr. Schermerhorn continually focuses on bridging the gap between the theory and practice of management in both the classroom and in his textbooks. He has won awards for teaching excellence at Tulane University, The University of Vermont, and Ohio University, where he was named a University Professor, the universitys leading campus-wide award for his service as Chair of the Management Education and Development Division of the Academy of Management.Dr. Richard N. Osborn is a Wayne State University Distinguished Professor, Professor of Management Emeritus, and former Board of Governors Faculty Fellow. He has received teaching awards at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and Wayne State University, and he has also taught at Arizona State University, Monash University (Australia), Tulane University, University of Munich, and the University of Washington. He received a DBA from Kent State University after earning an MBA at Washing State University ad a BS from Indiana University. With over 200 presentations and publications, he is a charter member of the Academy of Management Journals Hall of Fame. Dr. Osborn is a leading authority on international alliances in technology-intensive industries and is co-author of an organization theory text as well as Basic Organizational Behavior (John Wiley & Sons, 1995, 1998). He has served as editor of international strategy for the Journal. He serves or has served as a member of the editorial boards for The Academy of Management Journal, The Academy of Management review, Journal of High Technology Management, The Journal of Management, Leadership Quarterly, and Technology Studies, among others. He is very active in the Academy of Management, having served as divisional program chair and president, as well as the Academy representative for the International Federation of Scholarly Associations of Management. Dr. Osborns res...

-Titulo Original : The Little Book Of Investing Like The Pros Five Steps For Picking Stocks (little Books. Big Profits)-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: The FINAL Installment of Wileys Renowned Little Book SeriesAs you have probably noticed, there are quite a few investing books out there. Many of them were written by some of the worlds greatest investors. So, why should you read our book? Stock investing is more prevalent than ever, whether directly or indirectly through brokerage accounts, exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, or retirement plans. Despite this, the vast majority of individual investors have no training on how to pick stocks. And, until now, there hasnt been a truly accessible, easy-to-understand resource available to help them. The Little Book of Investing Like the Pros was written to fill this void. We believe the simplicity and accessibility of our stock picking framework is truly unique. Using real-world examples and actual Wall Street models used by the pros, we teach you how to pick stocks in a highly accessible, step-by-step manner. Our goal is straightforward to impart the skills necessary for finding high-quality stocks while protecting your portfolio with risk management best practices. Our practical approach is designed to help demystify the investing process, which can be intimidating. This training will help set you apart from others who are largely flying blind. Pilots require extensive training before receiving a license. Doctors must graduate medical school, followed by a multi-year residency. Even those providing professional investment advice require certification. But, anyone can buy a stock without any training whatsoever. While buying stocks on a hunch and a prayer may not endanger your life, it can certainly put your finances at risk. Review Praise for The Little Book of Investing Like the Pros“Simply put, I have never before seen a book that provides the same complete and thoughtful orientation to the process of investing. The Little Book is clear, logical and well-organized, a concise survey course in what investors need to know. It starts at the beginning, with identifying candidates for investment and screening them for potential.” Foreword by Howard Marks, Co-Chairman and Co-Founder, Oaktree Capital Management“Contrary to what many believe, investing need not be a random walk. For would-be stock pickers who want to beat the market, The Little Book of Investing Like the Pros articulates a process which will greatly assist them in achieving that goal.” Stanley Druckenmiller, Founder & CIO, Duquesne Family Office“Pearl and Rosenbaum have written a book that any serious investor, or anyone aspiring to be one, will want to read. Investing in stocks sounds easy. Its not. Emotion surrounding equities and money too often impedes clear and methodical thinking, which is the key to long-term success in the stock market. This volume provides a framework that will help you stay on track.” David Abrams, Founder, Abrams Capital Management “The two Joshes have produced a succinct investment guide. They have distilled some of the most complex investing concepts into an easily digestible and accessible framework.” Nelson Peltz, CEO & Founding Partner, Trian Fund Management “This book is a valuable guide for investors learning to select securities and build portfolios in a thoughtful, professional manner. The authors provide an easy-to-follow approach which begins with idea generation and moves through the critical steps for analyzing company performance, security valuation, and potential risks.” Abby Joseph Cohen, CFA, Advisory Director and Senior Investment Strategist, Goldman Sachs“Josh was among the first investors outside of the cable universe to understand and believe in what we could do with Charter. The tools and techniques contained in this book were crucial in uncovering this story, which continues to unfold.” Thomas Rutledge, Chairman & CEO, Charter Communications“When we did our roadshow, many investors felt our story was too good to be true. Those that didnt invest missed out on a tremendous ride....

-Titulo Original : Jon Gordon Box Set-Fabricante : Wiley-Descripcion Original: Inspiring fables to bring out the best in yourself and your teamThe fables included in The Jon Gordon Box Set have inspired readers around the world. For the first time, eight of Jon Gordons most engaging and powerful fables are together in one limited edition box set. The collection will fuel your life, work, and team with vision, passion, positivity, and purpose. Gordons masterful storytelling and meaningful messages makes the set a perfect gift for professional colleagues, students, and families alike.Jon Gordon has worked closely with numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, hospitals, and leaders in business and education to develop positive and high performing teams. His empowering messages are captured in the timeless fables included in this limited edition box set:The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive EnergyTraining Camp: What the Best Do Better Than Everyone ElseThe No Complaining Rule: Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at WorkThe Shark and the Goldfish: Positive Ways to Thrive During Waves of ChangeSoup: A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and CultureThe Seed: Finding Purpose and Happiness in Life and WorkThe Positive Dog: A Story About the Power of PositivityThe Carpenter: A Story About the Greatest Success Strategies of AllThis powerful and inspiring collection of fables from bestselling author Jon Gordon features lessons and insight that will empower you to make positive changes in your professional and personal life. About the Author Jon Gordon (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; jongordon ) is a consultant, keynote speaker, and international bestselling Wiley author. He and his books have been featured on CNNs American Morning, NBCs Today show, and in Forbes, O- Oprah Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Mens Health, and Positive Thinking. He works with numerous Fortune 500 Companies, professional and college sports teams, hospitals, and leaders in business and education to develop positive and productive teams. Jon is the co-founder of The Positive Energy Program, which creates programs that develop healthy, positive children...