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What They Don't Teach You At Harvard Business School: Notes From A Street-Smart Executive

Mark H. McCormack

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Total reviews: 26 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Very disappointed 1 out of 5 stars.
4 of 11 people found this review helpful.

Antidotal stories, personal opinions, and somewhat painful to listen too. It was a great premise, but the delivery isn't very good. I wish I had saved my money and not purchased this book

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"Business demands innovation. There is a constant need to feel around the fringes, to test the edges, but business schools, out of necessity, are condemned to teach the past.'

-- Mark H. McCormack, from "What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School" published by Bantam Books.

Mark McCormack is the founder of International Management Group, a multimillion-dollar, worldwide corporation that is a consultant to fifty Fortune 500 companies, a major producer of television programming and credited as the single most important influence in turning sports into big business.

Listen to McCormack as he tells you how to -- read people -- create the right first impression -- take the leading edge -run and attend meetings -- the secrets of successful selling and moving up within the organization.

McCormack shares his experience, technique and wisdom, his street smart insights and skills, in a practical, how-to manner. Business will never be the same!

The Toyota Product Development System: Integrating People, Process And Technology

James M. Morgan, Jeffrey K. Liker

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The ability to bring new and innovative products to market rapidly is the prime critical competence for any successful consumer-driven company. All industries, especially automotive, are slashing product development lead times in the current hyper-competitive marketplace. This book is the first to thoroughly examine and analyze the truly effective product development methodology that has made Toyota the most forward-thinking company in the automotive industry.
In The Toyota Product Development System: Integrating People, Process, and Technology, James Morgan and Jeffrey Liker compare and contrast the world-class product development process of Toyota with that of a U.S. competitor. They use extensive examples from Toyota and the U.S. competitor to demonstrate value stream mapping as an extraordinarily powerful tool for continuous improvement.
Through examples and case studies, this book illustrates specific techniques and proven practices for dealing with challenges associated with product development, such as synchronizing multiple disciplines, multiple function workload leveling, compound process variation, effective technology integration, and knowledge management.
This valuable book:
Highlights the application of value stream mapping methodology to product development. Identifies and defines the categories of waste that are specific to the product development process. Presents countermeasures and proven practices, based on Lean principles, developed for the product development process used at Toyota. Illustrates and clarifies the methodology by presenting actual case examples at Toyota and a U.S. competitor.
Readers of this book can focus on optimizing the entire product development value stream rather than focus on a specific tool or technology for local improvements.

The Brand You 50 : Or : Fifty Ways to Transform Yourself from an 'Employee' into a Brand That Shouts Distinction, Commitment, and Passion!

Tom Peters

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If Dilbert and Tom Peters ever attended the same party, they'd probably find themselves in opposite corners. The cynical cartoon character would have a hard time in Peters's upbeat, high-energy world of "Cool-Beyond-Belief." The Brand You50 is Peters's manifesto for today's knowledge workers. It joins his Reinventing Work series, which includes The Projects50 and The Professional Service Firm50.
In The Brand You50, Peters sees a new kind of corporate citizen who believes that surviving means not blending in but standing out. He believes that "90+ percent of White Collar Jobs will be totally reinvented/reconceived in the next decade" and that job security means developing marketable skills, making yourself distinct and memorable, and developing your network ability. His list-filled prescriptions cover everything; for example, "You are Your Rolodex I: BRAND YOU IS A TEAM" (no. 22), "Consider your 'product line'" (no. 25), "Work on your Optimism" (no. 35), "Sell. SELL. SELL!!!" (no. 47). While the book is overwhelming at times--its hyperactive typography pretty much shouts at you--any baby boomer thinking about his or her career will find much to consider. --Harry C. Edwards

Mastering Computer Typing: A Painless Course for Beginners and Professionals

Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts

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Mastering Computer Typing 4 out of 5 stars.
12 of 16 people found this review helpful.

This book is written to give beginner and expert guidance in typing. It is well written.

Incredible Companion! 5 out of 5 stars.
12 of 15 people found this review helpful.

This book is the best self-training material ever... the simplicity of the instructions and the order of lessons give a sense of smooth progression!

Helpful 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This book was helpful in that it provided lots of practice in a straight forward manner. It requires time dedication and self discipline. Overall a useful tool well worth the price.

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What's the best way to make your computer more efficient? Learn how to touch-type! And this is the book that can teach you. The first complete guide for learning how to touch-type on a computer keyboard includes: How to get from A to Z on your keyboard; How to negotiate punctuation keys; How to type numbers on a numeric keypad; How to avoid fatigue and aches and pains, especially carpal tunnel syndrome; Tips for first-time and experienced computer users; User-friendly exercises and practice lessons to build up speed and efficiency. Designed for individual or classroom use in a handy spiral-bound format, Mastering Computer Typing is the perfect tutor, aid, or guide for everyone who needs to touch-type on a computer keyboard.

Getting Organized: Improving Focus, Organization and Productivity

Chris Crouch

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Getting Organized is a collection of simple ideas that address at least six major issues that could be generating chaos and disorder in your life or the lives of your employees. Each idea is presented in a three-part format: the first section gives you information on the idea (What?), the second section tells you more about the idea and how it might affect you (So What?), and the third section gives you specific suggestions on how to put the idea to work (Now What?). As a reader, this makes your part simple...take a quick look at the idea, try the ideas you like, discard the ones you don't.
According to the author, If you are reading a book on how to get organized, I suspect you want to get to the point. You are probably looking for simple ideas presented in a straightforward and easy-to-digest manner. You have no need for confusion, complexity or unnecessary information. Getting Organized is presented in a format that helps even stressed, overworked, overwhelmed and overloaded people improve their situation with a minimum investment of time. It presents tips, ideas and recommendations that are easy to understand, easy to implement and easy to maintain.
Even if you've tried unsuccessfully to get organized before, consider reading Getting Organized. You'll find effective organizing solutions to your workplace challenges and will enjoy the benefits for years to come.

5 Steps To Professional Presence: How to Project Confidence, Competence, and Credibility at Work

Susan Bixler, Lisa Scherrer Dugan

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You don't get a second chance to make a good first impression, especially in today's hypercompetitive business world. That's why it's critical to project an image of confidence, ability, and integrity to everyone you deal with. In 5 Steps to Professional Presence, image consultants Susan Bixler and Lisa Scherrer Dugan show readers how to create a successful "professional presence" by paying attention to key areas such as: -- Virtual presence -- using high-tech communication tools like e-mail, video conferencing, and voice mail to project a winning image -- Nonverbal communication -- building rapport with colleagues and clients by developing strong nonverbal skills -- Social situations -- projecting a comfortable, professional image at business meals, conferences, and sales meetings With specific advice on how to develop a topnotch professional image, along with scores of examples from specific business situations, this book is a great resource for readers who feel the need to make a better impression at work.

Jeffrey Gitomer's Little Books Collector Edition

Jeffrey Gitomer

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Great Idea Value at a Great Dollar Value 5 out of 5 stars.
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Gitomer's Collector Edition box set contains great value and at the combined price it is a great dollar value. The only disappointment is that the collectors edition still doesn't contain all of Jeffrey's great content. I had to purchase the Sales Bible and the Little Platinum Book of Cha-Ching separately.

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Want unprecedented results in your sales, in your career, and in your life? Let Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestselling author Jeffrey Gitomer guide you. As the world's foremost expert on selling, he knows more about success than anyone. The collection features the Little Red Book of Selling, Little Red Book of Sales Answers, Little Black Book of Connections, Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude, and Little Green Book of Getting Your Way. Additionally, a Gitomer training DVD is included. Jeffrey Gitomer's Little Books Collector Edition is a complete and integrated game plan for learning, applying, and living these proven techniques for success.

The The Bully at Work: What You Can Do to Stop the Hurt and Reclaim Your Dignity on the Job

Gary Namie Namie

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Workplace violence may snatch the daily headlines, but outside the spotlight, the pain and degradation of corporate bullying shatters lives nationwide. A landmark book blazing light on one of the business world's dirtiest secrets, The Bully at Work exposes the destructive, silent epidemic that devastates the lives, careers and families of millions. Those being bullied at work feel more than merely overworked and underappreciated. The fear, shame, humiliation and loss of dignity that originate at work can creep into every other aspect of their lives. Bullying is about Work Trauma! At last, there is a way to stop the hurtand stop the bully. Gary and Ruth Namie, pioneers of the Campaign Against Workplace Bullying (bullybusters.org), teach you personal strategies to identify allies, build your confidence, and stand up to your tormentor--or decide when to walk away with your sanity and dignity intact. The Namies' expertise on workplace bullying has been featured in such media outlets as CNN, PBS, NPR, USA Today and The Washington Post.

Toxic Coworkers: How to Deal with Dysfunctional People on the Job

Alan A., Ph.D. Cavaiola, Neil J., Ph.D. Lavender

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Dealing with dysfunctional workers 4 out of 5 stars.
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This is an interesting little book. It identifies some basic personality disorders and then speculates on how one might deal with such folks to limit the damage that they might do.

What is a personality disorder? The authors note that (page 4) "Personality disorders are long-standing disturbances in personality that usually begin in late adolescence and continue until adulthood." If the case is not too bad, such workers can be productive; if the disorder is pronounced, then real problems can occur in the workplace.

The disorders include the following: paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal, antisocial, narcissistic, histrionic, borderline, obsessive compulsive, avoidant, dependent, and passive aggressive.

For each, the disorder is described and examples provided. There is also discussion of how one might deal with either superiors or coworkers or subordinates who have one or another of the disorders. Some suggestions appear useful, others seem a little weak.

All in all, an interesting volume to read. See if you can identify any disorders in your workplace!

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In the authors' random poll of 1,000 working people, 80 percent said that a single coworker contributed significant stress to their workday. Everyone has worked with someone "difficult" - someone who could always be trusted to blow up or say or do something provoking or inappropriate. Psychologists Alan Cavaiola and Neil Lavender have studied this much-discussed but rarely addressed area. Their research showed that the conventional wisdom that some problem workers are "just nuts" was right: a sizeable number of such employees do in fact have full-fledged personality disorders. In Toxic Coworkers, they pinpoint a variety of personality traits and disorders, showing how they come about and offering effective strategies for coping with them. The authors cover the range of familiar types, from hyperactives, histrionics, and sociopaths to narcissists and obsessive-compulsives and provide concrete techniques for surviving them.

Managing With Power: Politics and Influence in Organizations

Jeffrey Pfeffer

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Eye-opening read 5 out of 5 stars.
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Although I am not 100% on board with Pfeffer, he sure did get me thinking about how to recognize behaviors that may be related to power. He also gives excellent (although dated) real-life examples of how leaders used and failed to use politics, and the results of each. If you think politics in organizations stinks, read this book to get a different take. You may just discover some tools that will help you help others.

Disappointment 2 out of 5 stars.
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It is probably the gap between expectations and the actual content of the book that made me write this review. The table of content is leaving you salivating - all the right things seems to be here, delivered in scientific-but-entertaining way.
Unfortunately the content is different. The author remarks in introduction, that he just felt it is time to write something (it is not direct quotation, of course), and you can tell this after a few initial chapters.

Ok, to make a long story short:
1. There is no single, well thought-out theory of power and leadership behind this book. What you can see instead, is a magpie approach, which turns the book into a hodge-podge of loosely-connected ideas, and many of these directly contradict each other. Also, as a quick look at the bibliography will make clear, many of these ideas were not state-of-the-art even at the date of the publication of Mr. Pfeffer's book.
2. Another distracting feature is author's propensity to enliven the narrative with anecdotes taken mainly from 3 biography books (on Johnson, Kissinger and Moses). One can not help by wonder if this reflects precious few reading opportunities the author has had lately.
3. Author uses terms (even the most fundamental - like authority, power, influence, resource) loosely, and frequently either without defining them or doing this sloppily. While seemingly minor, this fault leads to deficiency in his analysis. For example, Mr. Pfeffer fails to distinguish between formal authority and informal power.

Ok, you probably got an idea. But mind you, the book has its virtues. The ideas about power of functions (with heart-gladdening lampooning of Finance) are quite original. Pointing out that good work will bring you little good in career terms is, although by no means original, very refreshing in our time of domination of transformational leadership theories.

So I rated it with 2 stars. Have a glance on it in a library, but do not buy it unless you decide you like it and need it.

Editorial Review:

An in-depth look at the role of power and influence in organizations. Pfeffer demonstrates the necessity of power in mobilizing political support and resources to get things done in any organization, and he looks at the personal attributes and structural factors that help managers advance organizational goals and achieve individual success.

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General Books - Page 6

Mark H. McCormack

James M. Morgan, Jeffrey K. Liker

Tom Peters

Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts

Chris Crouch

Susan Bixler, Lisa Scherrer Dugan

Jeffrey Gitomer

Gary Namie Namie

Alan A., Ph.D. Cavaiola, Neil J., Ph.D. Lavender

Jeffrey Pfeffer