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'Most startups die at the idea stage itself. And those that don't die this way, die soon after, in one of the many, many different ways startups are known to fail. But it doesn't have to be this way. There's no ironclad law of the universe driving the high failure rate of new comp anies.' In...

Media guru and Emmy Award-winning correspondent Bill McGowan—coach to some of the biggest names in business and entertainment, including Eli Manning, Kelly Clarkson, Jack Welch, Thomas Keller and Kenneth Cole teaches you how to get your message across and get what you want with pitch perfect...

The trusted management classic and go to guide for anyone facing new responsibilities as a first time manager. Learn to conquer every challenge like a pro with the clear, candid advice in The First-Time Manager. For nearly four decades, this trusted guide has brought newcomers up to speed on the...

Read by the author. The First Time Manager Series has sold over 500,000 copies and is a go-to guide for new and aspiring sales managers on what to expect and how to succeed. The jump from sales superstar to sales manager has made or broken many a sales career. As a top-performing sales...

THE TOP SELLING FIRST-TIME MANAGER SERIES HAS SOLD OVER 500,000 COPIES Every manager must be prepared to face tough situations that management training never warned them about. This is the go-to resource for handling everything from a disruption in workflow to managing a hostile workplace, and...

Brought to you by Penguin. The official British Army book on what makes its leadership so successful, and how to become a better leader yourself - whatever your field. The British Army stands or falls on the quality of its leadership. The stakes couldn't be higher. In The Habit of Excellence...

Welcome to My First Book Story, where I interview successful authors about their journeys to their first published book. Whether you’re still chasing your first book contract, going after the next one, or pursuing some other dream, these short interviews will inspire you to keep going. Have you ever wondered how to break through an editor’s slush pile and breach the publishing wall? There are many paths to success, and each one is different. Mine was more than a decade in the making, others happened almost overnight. But the one thing each of these stories has in common is that it ends ...

Author Matt LeMay explains agile in clear, jargon-free terms and provides concrete and actionable steps to help any team put its values and principles into practice. Examples from a wide variety of organizations, including small nonprofits and global financial enterprises, bring to life the on-the-ground realities of agile across industries and functions.   

You have a great idea. Now what? That first mile - where an innovation moves from an idea on paper to the market - is often plagued by failure. In fact less than 1 percent of ideas launched by big companies end up having real impact. The ideas aren't the problem. It's the process. The First Mile focuses on the critical moment when an innovator moves from planning to reality. It is a perilous place where hidden traps snare entrepreneurs, and roadblocks slow innovators inside large companies.

Be energized, but not overwhelmed What’s the most pressure you’ve ever been under? How did you react? What helped? What didn’t? Over the past five years, Dane Jensen has asked these questions of thousands of high performers—from Olympic gold medalists to Navy SEALs, politicians...

The essential resource for new managers who want to foster a safe, inclusive, and productive space for their teams. Being an inclusive manager boils down to finding ways to balance power and love day-to-day. When do we prioritize the needs of an individual employee over that of the whole team?...

The must-have resource for HR managers who want to lessen the learning curve, succeed in their role, and set themselves up for future growth. The world of work continues to grow more complex with hybrid work, a shortage of talent, and a mandate for more inclusive environments where employees can...

The author of the classic best seller Lincoln on Leadership answers the question: How would President Lincoln handle the pressing crises of our modern world? Abraham Lincoln is recognized as one of history's finest leaders, a great president when the United States was under tremendous strain. But suppose he were alive today. How would Lincoln deal with today's high-pressure issues, from politics to business?

"Ellen Bennett is the platonic form of a go-getter who inspires go-getter after go-getter to become a better go-getter."—Zooey Deschanel, actor and musician You’ll never know where to start…until you start. This gutsy guidebook will help anyone who's procrastinating on a goal, career...

Joey Havens breaks through the limiting barriers of common culture theory and shows, with great transparency, the real human emotions that elevate a culture to one that is genuine, enduring, and magnetic. Joey shares insights, failures, low points, lessons learned, and growth from his experience of helping lead the successful transformation of HORNE LLP’s good culture to a magnetic, people-first culture based on the Christian principles of caring and service.

Welcome to the Profit First: Beyond The Book The show where Accountants, Bookkeepers and Coaches learn how to turn “mis-leading” bank accounts into plentiful and overflowing pots targeting and achieving strategic profitable results! If you’re ready to shake up the way you think about business finances and actually enjoy the journey to profitability, you’re in the right place. Hosted in the UK and tailored for our unique business landscape, we’re here to make Profit First simple, impactful, and (dare we say) fun. Each week, we’ll share inspiring stories, practical tips, and ...

Deciding to make changes is easy. Getting your people on board is more difficult. But it doesn't have to be... In this compact business management book, Mac Anderson and Tom Feltenstein take the reader through every step of change--from realization that change is a good thing, to implementing...

Welcome to Profit First with Deb Halliday—the podcast for UK business owners who want to stop stressing over money, keep more cash, pay themselves more, and build a business that truly thrives. Hosted by Deb Halliday, certified Trainer and Profit First Professional, each episode delivers practical strategies, real stories, and actionable insights to help you implement the Profit First system in your own business. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, freelancer, or small business owner, you’ll discover proven methods to take control of your finances, boost profitability, and create lasting...

Welcome to Foreplay & First Drafts – where psychological thrillers have emotional orgasms and my characters commit relationship crimes before breakfast. I'm Kitty Winslow, and I'm dragging you into the beautiful disaster of my creative process. If you've ever found yourself writing love scenes at 3 AM while researching "untraceable poisons that taste like cinnamon," congratulations – you've found your people. Each episode is part writing autopsy, part craft seduction, and part confession booth for the emotionally chaotic characters living rent-free in my brain. We're talking character ...