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Why do some children succeed while others fail? The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs. But in this book the author argues that the qualities that matter most have more to do with character: skills like perseverance, curiosity, conscientiousness, optimism, and self-control. The book introduces us to a new generation...
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After her first two weeks observing the problems at DecisionTech, Kathryn Petersen, its new CEO, had more than a few moments when she wondered if she should have taken the job. But Kathryn knew there was little chance she would have turned it down. After all, retirement had made her antsy, and nothing excited her more than a challenge. What she could not have known when she accepted the job, however, was just how dysfunctional her team was, and how...
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Research and compare local products or services with regional reviews. Evaluates the quality and prices of local service providers and stores including auto repair shops, auto dealerships, banks, pet-related services, dentists, fitness centers, insurance companies, plumbers, surgeons, and more. Includes rating, member comments, advice and videos.
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"Lieber covers all the basics: the best ways to handle the tooth fairy, allowance, chores, charity, savings, birthdays, holidays, cell phones, splurging, clothing, cars, part-time jobs, and college tuition. But he also identifies a set of traits and virtues--like modesty, patience, generosity, and perspective--that parents hope their young adults will carry with them out into the world"--
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"Esther Wojcicki--"Woj" to her many friends and admirers--is famous for three things: teaching a high school class that has changed the lives of thousands of kids, inspiring Silicon Valley legends like Steve Jobs, and raising three daughters who have each become famously successful. What do these three accomplishments have in common? They're the result of TRICK, Woj's secret to raising successful people: Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration,...
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Named one of the best books of 2021 by NPR
New York Times Bestseller and a New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice pick
"Masterly . . .represents an extraordinary achievement: It is comprehensive and detailed without being tedious, practical without being banal, impeccably well judged and unusually rigorous."—Daniel Markovits, New York Times Book Review
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Holk and Co
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2017.
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English
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Holk Master-class features animated academic models and interviews with acclaimed entrepreneurs, professors and business executives. Bring your class book to life. Watch the short film episodes before class as flip-the-class-room, in class as basis for discussion, or simply as inspiration. Episodes in this section include: * Reflection on Product Portfolio and the Boston Matrix * Product Life Cycle * Brand Equity and Brand Extension * Reflections...
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Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc
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2023.
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English
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There's no shortage of information for aspiring founders on how to start, fundraise for, and grow your company, but why aren't more women getting funded and growing companies? This talk with Jory Des Jardins -- co-founder of BlogHer and Global Head of Community at ConsenSys -- delves into the fundamental areas where female founders tend to do things differently than their male counterparts: * Women founders prioritize solving problems over cool new...
11) Leadership BS
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Kantola Productions
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2016.
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**Program Highlights**.- 35% of US employees would rather get their boss fired than receive a big raise..- More employees are actively sabotaging their employers than the few who are working hard..- Narcissism and dishonesty are common traits of our most highly respected leaders...Why do leaders fail their people, their organizations, and even themselves, with unacceptable frequency? Despite almost seventy years of research, thousands of leadership...
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Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc
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2023.
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English
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It's no secret that compared with men, women are often more reluctant to take on jobs that they feel underqualified for. What's lesser known is that women tend to perform better than men in these situations. This session will explore: * Why women should say yes to oversized jobs * How to climb the learning curve * How to navigate the complexity and the politics of new assignments This talk is facilitated by author, activist, and strategist Rinku Sen...
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Kantola Productions
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2016.
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**Program Highlights**.- Spotting opportunities that others don't see..- The OODA method for fast cycle iteration: observe, orient, decide and act..- Why you need to set a failure ratio rather than strive for a perfect record...How do you take an idea and turn it into a 100-million dollar enterprise-seemingly overnight? Based on five years of academic research, Amy Wilkinson has isolated six entrepreneurial skills that can carry an idea from start-up...
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Kantola Productions
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2016.
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**Program Highlights**.- Negotiations as collaborative events..- Three negotiating tools that are almost never used to their potential..- The surprising advantage gained by focusing your counterpart's attention on his or her alternatives...A negotiation is not a battle. That's how Professors Neale and Lys begin this presentation, explaining that - since the end result is almost always that both parties are better off - a negotiation is the opposite...
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Holk and Co
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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Holk Master-class features animated academic models and interviews with acclaimed entrepreneurs, professors and business executives. Bring your class book to life. Watch the short film episodes before class as flip-the-class-room, in class as basis for discussion, or simply as inspiration. Episodes in this section include: * Mission & Vision * Target Group * Stakeholder & Issue Management * Positioning * Reflection on the Marketing Mix * Fast Moving...
16) No Ego
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Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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It is time to redefine leadership with science and research and to teach leaders strategies and tools that will actually work in their modern workplace. In this presentation from President and Founder of Reality-Based Leadership Cy Wakeman, you will: * Discover strategies for eradicating entitlement with great tools such as the Engaged Action Planning Tool and the Negative Brainstorming Tool, which changes the energy of entire group meetings from...
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Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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Jessica Rohman, from global analytics firm Great Place to Work, will share the company's latest insights into how leaders can create a workplace that is great for women-and where they often fall short. Attendees will learn: * New research that dispels myths around work-life balance as a "woman's issue" and demonstrates how the best workplaces for women are more likely to be great places to work for everyone * Data illustrating how aligning the quality...
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Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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During trying times like the one we're experiencing now, people push back against the changing tides, and often, Black women represent those changing tides. All leaders have challenges and obstacles that they must overcome to lead effectively, but for Black women leading legacy organizations in philanthropy, those challenges are unique. In this talk with Ms Foundation CEO Teresa C. Younger, you will learn: * More about what leadership at a legacy...
Publisher
Holk and Co
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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Holk Master-class features animated academic models and interviews with acclaimed entrepreneurs, professors and business executives. Bring your class book to life. Watch the short film episodes before class as flip-the-class-room, in class as basis for discussion, or simply as inspiration. Episodes in this section include: * Reflection on Mission, Vision and the Golden Circle * Career Planning * Reflection on HR Management and Maslow's Hierarchy of...
20) Trusted Leader
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Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
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English
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Leaders who build trust with their teams are able to yield the most impactful results. In this session, you'll hear from David Horsager on research backed topics such as: * Building the case for trust using the Trust Edge 8-Pillar Framework™ * Actionable frameworks you can use immediately to find solutions for your most complex and biggest challenges * How to achieve clarity and spark momentum in your team * Garnering immediate results with the...
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