“Even before finishing the book, I had written a stream of emails to my professional colleagues, making suggestions for new approaches in our projects, based on the examples I had just read.” —David W. Wood, Technology Planning Lead, Accenture Mobility Map the Future is a how-to book for business strategy. It teaches you how to combine information about competitors, customers, and technology trends to spot future opportunities and problems before they're o...

Entrepreneur and bestselling author of The Lean Startup, Eric Ries reveals how entrepreneurial principles can be used by businesses of all kinds, ranging from established companies to early-stage startups, to grow revenues, drive innovation, and transform themselves into truly modern organizations, poised to take advantage of the enormous opportunities of the twenty-first century.In The Lean Startup, Eric Ries laid out the practices of successful ...

The definitive playbook by the pioneers of Growth Hacking, one of the hottest business methodologies in Silicon Valley and beyond.It seems hard to believe today, but there was a time when Airbnb was the best-kept secret of travel hackers and couch surfers, Pinterest was a niche web site frequented only by bakers and crafters, LinkedIn was an exclusive network for C-suite executives and top-level recruiters, Facebook was MySpace’s sorry step-brother, and Uber was a ...

New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller" Promote Yourself is a perfect read for young people starting their 'real' job, or veterans who want to up their game."--Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of To Sell Is Human and DriveHow people perceive you at work has always been vital to a successful career. Now with the Internet, social media, and the unrelenting hum of 24/7 ...

Learn how to create a customized, memorable presentation; feel more prepared and confident; and engage and entertain even the most challenging audience.Author Jason Teteak gives you fifty immediately actionable techniques that apply to beginners as well as seasoned presenters, and cover all areas from content creation to delivery skills to audience management. Rule the Room can help you solve every presentation challenge with practical, step-by-step guidanc...

THE RIGHT PHRASE FOR EVERY SITUATION . . . EVERY TIME DON'T MISS THESE OTHER BOOKS IN THE PERFECT PHRASES SERIESHow do you get face time with someone who doesn't accept sales calls? What is the best way to present the value of your offering? How do you handle price objections? Answer: You need to speak the right language.This fully revised second edition of the popular Perfect Phrases for the Sales Call provides an arsenal of persuasive language and word-for-word...

Make your move into, or improve your position in, the powerful world of professional speakingIf you think you have what it takes to speak professionally, or you've already been doing so with insufficient reward, now is the time to make your move.Bestselling business author and Professional Speaking Hall of Fame member Alan Weiss offers the inside advice you need to turn your talent into a high-paying career—from honing your delivery skills to building a business. In M...

Long known as the go-to management consultant of the design world, Keith Granet reveals more of his clear-eyed insights about running a creative business in this follow-up to his book The Business of Design. While aimed at creative enterprises, Granet's advice, quickly summarized as "know what you do best and focus on that," applies to any organization, small or large, commercial or nonprofit. He delves into the skill sets and people needed to grow a business, as well as the thing...

“Always be closing!” —Glengarry Glen Ross, 1992“Never Be Closing!” —a sales book title, 2014“?????” —salespeople everywhere, 2017For decades, sales managers, coaches, and authors talked about closing as the most essential, most difficult phase of selling. They invented pushy tricks for the final ask, from the “take delivery” close to the “now or never” close.But these tactics often alienated customers...

Build a million-dollar business out of untapped referrals!Alan Weiss has taught thousands of people how to put their expertise to work through consulting, speaking, and coaching. Now, in Million Dollar Referrals, he takes it to the next level, giving you the tools to leverage relationships with current clients—and grow your business exponentially. Million Dollar Referrals reveals Alan Weiss’s powerful system for cultivating relationships and gener...

With must-have updates, a new edition of the bestselling method that shows how anyone can turn their one simple idea into millions – without lifting a finger!Stephen Key is an award-winning inventor who has licensed more than 20 product ideas. In 2011, he shared the secrets to his success in the bestselling book One Simple Idea. Since that time, many changes have occurred in the entrepreneurial world.One Simple Idea, Revised and Expanded Editio...

Introducing a Powerful New Business Model for Today’s ITBlogger, speaker, software executive, and bestselling author Jill Dyché has been thinking about leadership a lot lately. Having consulted with business and IT executives with Fortune 500 companies for most of her career, she has heard a common refrain: “What should we do about shadow IT?” She’s decided to address the answer head-on.With the onslaught of cloud solutions, consumerization of technology, a...