Explorers and Indians. Soldiers and generals. Oil barons and ranchers. Outlaws, gunslingers, war heroes, and even journalists. All are bound together by a single common denominator—Texas. This delightful romp through the history of the Lone Star state begins 317 years before the first white European male washed ashore near Galveston Island, and winds up with the settlement of the High Plains. Within these pages are little-known stories not only involving well-known heroes, but unknown play...

What you learn here can change your life as a leader. It can change the lives of those who achieve more under your direction. The process outlined in The Six Things will help you create greater enthusiasm, a stronger sense of team, increased passion and greater results from the people you lead. This book is for anyone in a supervisory position who wants to leave a legacy.

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The international bestseller-now with a new preface by author John Kotter.Millions worldwide have read and embraced John Kotter’s ideas on change management and leadership.From the ill-fated dot-com bubble to unprecedented M&A activity to scandal, greed, and ultimately, recession-we’ve learned that widespread and difficult change is no longer the exception. It’s the rule. Now with a new preface, this refreshed edition of the global bestseller Leading Cha...

The guide to shortening your execution cycle down from one year to twelve weeksMost organizations and individuals work in the context of annual goals and plans; a twelve-month execution cycle. Instead, The 12 Week Year avoids the pitfalls and low productivity of annualized thinking. This book redefines your "year" to be 12 weeks long. In 12 weeks, there just isn't enough time to get complacent, and urgency increases and intensifies. The 12 Week Year

Being an introvert is truly an advantage in business and leadership if you know how to leverage it! Having used her introversion to her advantage, the author went from new college graduate to holding responsibility for a $750 million business in just 10 short years. This eBook tells you how she did it and reveals very specific, actionable steps introverts can take to be abundantly successful in business, leadership and life. Importantly, the steps recommended are designed to be fully comfo...

Most organizational change initiatives fail spectacularly (at worst) or deliver lukewarm results (at best). In his international bestseller Leading Change, John Kotter revealed why change is so hard, and provided an actionable, eight-step process for implementing successful transformations. The book became the change bible for managers worldwide.Now, in A Sense of Urgency, Kotter shines the spotlight on the crucial first step in his framework: creating a sense of urgency by getting...

If you knew you couldn’t fail, what is the greatest thing you would dare to dream? Is the job you now have the one you’ve always wanted? As personal success expert Brian Tracy can attest, it’s not until you deal with the dissatisfactions of the present that you can move onward and upward to create the wonderful future that is possible for you.This transformative book reveals how everyone can remake themselves and put an end to the chronic stress, unhappiness, and d...

How do you create your own definition of success—and reach your unique potential?Building a fulfilling life and career can be a daunting challenge. It takes courage and hard work. Too often, we charge down a path leading to “success” as defined by those around us—and ultimately, are left feeling dissatisfied.Each of us is unique and brings distinctive skills and qualities to any situation. So why is it that most of us fail to spend sufficient time learning ...

Cynthia Shapiro is a former Human Resources executive who's pulling back the curtain on the way that companies really work. In Corporate Confidential, she unmasks startling truths and what you can do about them, including:* There's no right to free speech in the workplace.*Age discrimination exists.* Why being too smart is not too smart.* Human Resources is not there to help you, but to protect the company from you.* And forty-...

The New York Times bestseller that provides a simple, proven approach to improve accountability and the bottom line.The economy crashes, the government misfires, businesses fail, leaders don't lead, managers don't manage, and people don't follow through, leaving us asking, "How did that happen?"Surprises caused by a lack of personal accountability plague almost every organization today, from the political arena to large and small businesses. Ho...

You don't have to be born with it . . . When some people speak, everyone listens. When they need commitment to projects, others jump on board. These are the lucky few with "presence"-that subtle magnetic field that signals authority and authenticity. Wouldn't it be great if doors opened as effortlessly for you? They can! Everyone, regardless of position or personality, can strengthen their presence. The key is to cultivate the communication aptitude, mental attitude, and unique leadership ...