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Saturday, January 24, 2009
Start-up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle by Dan Senor and Saul Singer (Hardcover - Nov 4, 2009)
- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Twelve; First Edition (stated) edition (November 4, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 044654146X
- ISBN-13: 978-0446541466
From Publishers Weekly
Hampered by an Arab nation boycott that makes regional trade impossible and endowed with precious little by way of natural resources, Israel has beaten the odds to become a major player in the global business world, especially in the technology sector. With the highest number of startups per capita of any nation in the world and massive venture capital investment, Israel is one of the world's entrepreneurship hubs. Senor, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and Singer (Confronting Jihad) track Israel's economic prowess using a number of factors, including the social networks and leadership training provided by Israel's mandatory military and reserve service, a culture of critique fostered by centuries of Jewish tradition and an open immigration policy for Jews that continually restocks Israel's population with motivated people from around the world—all of which foster a business climate in which risk is embraced and good ideas are given a chance to grow. The authors ground their analysis in case studies and interviews with some of Israel's most brilliant innovators to make this a rich and insightful read not just for business leaders and policy makers but for anyone curious about contemporary Israeli culture. (Nov.)
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Review
"There is a great deal for America to learn from the very impressive Israeli entrepreneurial model... START-UP NATION is a playbook for every CEO who wants to develop the next generation of corporate leaders."
(Tom Brokaw, special correspondent for NBC News, and bestselling author of The Greatest Generation )
"In the midst of the chaos of the Middle East, there's a remarkable story of innovation. START-UP NATION is... a timely book and a much-needed celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit."
(Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay )
"Senor and Singer's experience[s]...come to life in their illuminating, timely, and often surprising analysis."
(George Stephanopoulos, anchor of ABC?s "This Week" )
"No one else, in my judgment, has written regularly aboutIsrael
"An edifying, cogent report."
(Kirkus )
"A rich and insightful read."
(Publishers Weekly )
"Saul Singer's Confronting Jihad should be mandatory reading for anyone, layman or expert, interested in the realMiddle East ." (Michael Oren, historian and bestselling author of "Six Days of War" )
(Tom Brokaw, special correspondent for NBC News, and bestselling author of The Greatest Generation )
"In the midst of the chaos of the Middle East, there's a remarkable story of innovation. START-UP NATION is... a timely book and a much-needed celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit."
(Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay )
"Senor and Singer's experience[s]...come to life in their illuminating, timely, and often surprising analysis."
(George Stephanopoulos, anchor of ABC?s "This Week" )
"No one else, in my judgment, has written regularly about
"An edifying, cogent report."
(Kirkus )
"A rich and insightful read."
(Publishers Weekly )
"Saul Singer's Confronting Jihad should be mandatory reading for anyone, layman or expert, interested in the real
Product Description
START-UP NATION addresses the trillion dollar question: How is it that Israel-- a country of 7.1 million, only 60 years old, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, with no natural resources-- produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful, and stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada and the UK?
With the savvy of foreign policy insiders, Senor and Singer examine the lessons of the country's adversity-driven culture, which flattens hierarchy and elevates informality-- all backed up by government policies focused on innovation. In a world where economies as diverse asIreland , Singapore and Dubai have tried to re-create the "Israel America
With the savvy of foreign policy insiders, Senor and Singer examine the lessons of the country's adversity-driven culture, which flattens hierarchy and elevates informality-- all backed up by government policies focused on innovation. In a world where economies as diverse as
About the Author
Dan Senor, Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, has been on the front lines of policy, politics, and business in the Middle East . As a senior foreign policy advisor to the U.S. Government , he was one of the longest-serving civilian officials in Iraq Qatar and studied in Israel
Saul Singer is the editorial editor of The Jerusalem Post, for which he writes a weekly column, and the author of Confronting Jihad:Israel
Saul Singer is the editorial editor of The Jerusalem Post, for which he writes a weekly column, and the author of Confronting Jihad:
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Management Redeemed by Frederick G Hilmer & Lex Donaldson
About the Book:-
Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Free Press (October 10, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0684831627
ISBN-13: 978-0684831626
Firnando Chau Review
About the Book
Today's conventional wisdom on management is that less is better. Academics, consultants, and even executives claim organizations will run better if they are less hindered by bureaucracy, hierarchy, reports, meetings, and other relics of traditional management.
In a refreshing departure from these claims, Frederick G. Hilmer and Lex Donaldson challenge five of the most widely held beliefs about management. Drawing on examples from GE, Microsoft, Nike, Ford, Gillette, and other corporations, as well as on years of research from top business scholars, Management Redeemed argues that multiple layers of management and formal hierarchical structure actually help to make organizations more productive. Supporting another equally contrarian position, the authors demonstrate that reflection, analysis, and intellectual activity are as important to managerial success as quick action and intuition. They also warn against the dangers of corporate culture and quick-fix solutions such as TQM, reengineering, value-based planning, benchmarking, niche marketing, and gainsharing. And finally, in one of their most surprising revelations, Rilmer and Donaldson rebut the notion that independent boards are necessary to ensure that management works in the best interest of the shareholders. In fact, their evidence illustrates that boards with a majority of outside directors generally underinvest in R&D, retarding corporate success.
In contrast to all who decry managers and management, Hilmer and Donaldson have a strikingly positive view of managers. And, unlike those who predict the imminent extinction of managers, these authors foresee a larger role for them in the corporations of the future. Rather than doing away with classical management, Hilmer and Donaldson urge that it be upgraded to a profession on par with medicine, engineering, law, or architecture. To meet that standard, the authors say, corporations, business schools, and professional associations must work together to establish a firm set of ideals and ethics, a sound body of required knowledge, and a clear, jargon-free vocabulary.
Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Free Press (October 10, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0684831627
ISBN-13: 978-0684831626
Firnando Chau Review
About the Book
Today's conventional wisdom on management is that less is better. Academics, consultants, and even executives claim organizations will run better if they are less hindered by bureaucracy, hierarchy, reports, meetings, and other relics of traditional management.
In a refreshing departure from these claims, Frederick G. Hilmer and Lex Donaldson challenge five of the most widely held beliefs about management. Drawing on examples from GE, Microsoft, Nike, Ford, Gillette, and other corporations, as well as on years of research from top business scholars, Management Redeemed argues that multiple layers of management and formal hierarchical structure actually help to make organizations more productive. Supporting another equally contrarian position, the authors demonstrate that reflection, analysis, and intellectual activity are as important to managerial success as quick action and intuition. They also warn against the dangers of corporate culture and quick-fix solutions such as TQM, reengineering, value-based planning, benchmarking, niche marketing, and gainsharing. And finally, in one of their most surprising revelations, Rilmer and Donaldson rebut the notion that independent boards are necessary to ensure that management works in the best interest of the shareholders. In fact, their evidence illustrates that boards with a majority of outside directors generally underinvest in R&D, retarding corporate success.
In contrast to all who decry managers and management, Hilmer and Donaldson have a strikingly positive view of managers. And, unlike those who predict the imminent extinction of managers, these authors foresee a larger role for them in the corporations of the future. Rather than doing away with classical management, Hilmer and Donaldson urge that it be upgraded to a profession on par with medicine, engineering, law, or architecture. To meet that standard, the authors say, corporations, business schools, and professional associations must work together to establish a firm set of ideals and ethics, a sound body of required knowledge, and a clear, jargon-free vocabulary.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want -- Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible by Brian Tracy
- Hardcover: 289 pages
- Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers; 1 edition (March 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1576752356
- ISBN-13: 978-1576752357
Review
"Tracy's extraordinary thinking is always expressed in practical action steps." -- AudioFile, June/July 2004 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Product Description
This is the most complete book on setting and achieving goals ever written. It is based on more than 20 years of research and speaking to more than two million men and women throughout the United States, Canada and 22 foreign countries.Readers will learn a series of powerful, practical strategies to set and achieve goals in every area of life—faster than most people would imagine possible.
The book explains not only how to set goals, but the detailed process of organizing your entire life around the achievement of everything you want, both financially and personally.
The book explains not only how to set goals, but the detailed process of organizing your entire life around the achievement of everything you want, both financially and personally.
About the Author
Brian Tracy is a world-renowned expert on time management. He has delivered time management seminars to more than 250,000 people and his audio program on time management, How to Master Your Time is the bestselling program of its kind in the world, in multiple languages.Brian Tracy is one of the top success authorities in the world today. He has written 26 books on personal and professional success and authored more than 300 audio and video learning programs, some of which have been translated into as many as 20 languages. He speaks more than 100 times each year throughout the United States, Canada and 22 other countries, to audiences as many as 20,000 people.
Brian’s love affair with goals began when he was 23 years old, broke and living in a run-down hotel. He found a sheet of paper and wrote out a series of goals he wanted to accomplish in the next twelve months. Within 30 days, his life had changed. From that day forward, he has been a committed and dedicated goal-setter.
Brian has studied, practiced and written about goals for more than 30 years.
Brian’s love affair with goals began when he was 23 years old, broke and living in a run-down hotel. He found a sheet of paper and wrote out a series of goals he wanted to accomplish in the next twelve months. Within 30 days, his life had changed. From that day forward, he has been a committed and dedicated goal-setter.
Brian has studied, practiced and written about goals for more than 30 years.
From AudioFile
Though goal-setting is often overintellectualized, achievement expert Brian Tracy makes the process come to life as an essential ingredient for any type of personal development. He's been refining these ideas for 20 years, and no important insight is overlooked. Tracy's extraordinary thinking is always expressed in practical action steps. Listeners don't get bogged down with anything not immediately useful to the quest. The focus is on clarity, definition, and doing whatever it takes to move toward your important desires. In every word listeners will hear Tracy's urgency and his heartfelt wish that none of us give up on the path to worthwhile goals, whatever they may be. T.W. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Job Interview, 3rd Edition by Marc A. Dorio
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Perfect Job Interview, 3rd Edition by Marc A. Dorio (Paperback - Jan 6, 2009)
Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Alpha; 3 edition (January 6, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1592578276
ISBN-13: 978-159257827
About the Book
How to ace an interview in today's competitive job market.
Career human resources expert Marc Dorio knows how the system works and how it has changed with the advent of Internet interviews, video conferences, and electronic resumés. In this new edition, he teaches job seekers how to respond to obscure, difficult questions; research salary ranges and negotiate; pull together a resumé package; present their skill set and experience to best effect; follow up after the usual "thank you" note; and dozens of other inside tips.
*From a human resources expert
*Strong sales record for past editions
*Most current information available
*Specific details about each step in the process
*Also available as an e-book
About the Author
Marc Dorio is a human resources management professional with over 25 years of corporate and consulting experience. He has worked with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies on a wide range of human resource issues. He is the author of six books, including The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to the Perfect Interview (1st and 2nd editions) and The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Getting the Job You Want (1st and 2nd editions).
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Why We Buy by Paco Underhill
Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping--Updated and Revised for the Internet, the Global Consumer, and Beyond by Paco Underhill (Paperback - Dec 30, 2008)
- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster; Upd Rev edition (December 30, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1416
Review
"At last, here is a book that gives this underrated skill the respect it deserves."-- The New York Times
" Thanks, Mr. Underhill, for explaining in clear and witty prose why my shopping habits are not all that crazy. Now, please tell my wife!"-- Bob Gale, writer/producer, Back to the Futuretrilogy
"I'm in love. And if I didn't have a devoted husband, two kids and a crushing mortgage, I swear I'd throw caution to the wind and run away with Paco Underhill...fascinating."-- Rocky Mountain News (Denver)
"Why We Buy is a funny and insightful book for people on both sides of the retail counter."-- Michael Gould, CEO, Bloomingdale'sProduct Description
Revolutionary retail guru Paco Underhill is back with a completely revised edition of his classic, witty bestselling book on our ever-evolving consumer culture -- full of fresh observations and important lessons from the cutting edge of retail, which is taking place in the world's emerging markets. New material includes:• The latest trends in online retail -- what retailers are doing right and what they're doing wrong -- and how nearly every Internet retailer from iTunes to Amazon can drastically improve how it serves its customers.
• A guided tour of the most innovative stores, malls and retail environments around the world -- almost all of which are springing up in countries where prosperity is new. An enormous indoor ski slope attracts shoppers to a mall in Dubai; an uber luxurious Sao Paolo department store provides its customers with personal shoppers; a mall in South Africa has a wave pool for surfing.
The new Why We Buy is an essential guide -- it offers advice on how to keep your changing customers and entice new and eager ones.
About the Author
Paco Underhill is the founder and CEO of Envirosell, Inc. His clients include Microsoft, McDonald's, adidas, and Estee Lauder. He is a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal andThe New York Times. He lives in New York City.595244 - ISBN-13: 978-1416595243
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