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Our book demystifies the art of negotiation, proving that with the right techniques and mindset, anyone can become a master. Say goodbye to self-doubt and hello to confident deal-making! Arm yourself with the proven strategies in this book, and watch as you navigate negotiations with confidence and acumen, regardless of your starting point.

Do you want to turn your writing hobby into a lucrative part or full-time career? What if you had the freedom to choose when and where you work? Maybe you’ve considered becoming a freelance writer for the web but weren’t sure how to you get started. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Heck, you might have already read a book or two on this exact topic - there are a few out there. So why would we write another one? Because rarely will you find a book that shows you the exact steps you need to take to accomplish a specific goal. And one that’s enjoyable to listen to to boot!

Whether it is a speech, a presentation, a webinar, or even a casual conversation, we have just a few seconds to prove our value. How can we capture our audience's instant attention and support? By mastering our first 20 seconds.

How to hit the ground running when you have a new startup idea. De-risk it before you invest years of your life or all of your savings. How many pairs of shoes did you buy online in the nineties? In 1998, UK born film-school grad Nick Swinmurn was scouring the Bay Area for a pair of Airwalks, but couldn't seem to find the right size and style. Yet he knew most consumers didn't buy much of anything online. Especially shoes, which are very personal. The assumption that consumers would actually buy shoes online needed to be tested. Swinmurn began by putting up photos of shoes from local shoe ...

Selling technology to businesses can be one of the most rewarding careers, but getting started can be hard. Most knowledge is gained through word of mouth, and it can take years to learn how to perform well and consistently hit your target. In this how-to guide, you'll be introduced to the "sales flywheel", where Charlie Cowan will share his 20 years of technology sales experience and walk you through the external and internal tasks that combine to deliver a successful sales process.

In this formative period, from 1941-78, Buffett developed and honed the investment philosophy that would lead him to become so successful as his career progressed. But it was not all plain sailing - Buffett made mistakes along the way - and Arnold shows how Buffett learned through success and failure how to select companies worth backing. Arnold also includes insightful "learning points" at the end of each chapter, which reveal how investors can learn from the craft of Warren Buffett to improve their own investing.

Get on the express for first impression. Know how to charm and connect with people upon meeting them, and create a lasting impression. Do you get butterflies in your stomach whenever you enter a room full of people? Do you become nervous with the thought of having to engage with a fellow stranger? Do you sweat like a pig at any attempt of connecting with others? Don't worry, you're not alone! This is all too common. It's normal that we all want to make a good first impression upon other people.

Are you thinking about starting your own dental practice and want to get it right the first time? For the enterprising dentist, The Simple Guide to Starting a Dental Practice and Getting it Right the First Time is an invaluable resource. Starting a practice from scratch in today's competitive market can be a scary proposition, but this guide will walk you through the steps to turn your dream into a reality.

This booklet from Carolyn Howard-Johnson, a UCLA Extension Writers' Program instructor for nearly a decade, helps authors love the project they most love to hate - writing a book proposal. She has taken the guessing out of the book proposal process. Now, there is no need to take expensive, time-consuming classes or spend hours reading a tome to find the voice and format that will propel an author's idea from a dream to reality.

By learning how the stock market really works, you can give yourself an advantage over 99.99 percent of people who try to profit from it. Rather than sudden spikes of profit, followed by massive slumps in losses, you’ll get steady, consistent profits if you start putting these tips, ideas, and strategies into practice without delay.

You never know until you try. Devin considered himself 100% straight until the day he bumped into Lucas at a conference. It started slowly, but throughout the day their physical attraction grew strong enough to bring Devin to his knees—literally—performing an act he'd never imagined himself capable of. And that was only the beginning. Conference Call is a blistering man-to-man bisexual awakening short story hot enough to make a guy question his own sexuality.

CSO Insights reported two findings in their 5th annual Sales Enablement study that makes this book a must-read for every sales enablement professional and sales leader.1. The #1 driver of seller engagement was sales management leadership.2. Dynamic coaching showed the greatest impact on performance. This is when the organization follows a formal approach to coaching (one that is documented and fully implemented) plus aligns coaching services to the enablement services provided to sales professionals. This year, organizations that followed a dynamic coaching approached achieved an average ...

In Building Relationships That Last a Lifetime, Ron Rice reveals the secrets he has learned in his fascinating, entrepreneurial journey to success. He examines the key strategies he used to identify, develop, and maintain both professional and personal relationships over the course of his career. Beginning as a traveling salesman, Rice navigated up through business opportunities and relationships to obtain the American dream for himself and his family.

Whether you're a veteran property owner or just starting out, here you'll uncover the real estate expertise you need to select the finest land for your new home.

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.

Why Read This BookWhat if the key to scaling your company wasn’t an-other gimmick or one-size-fits-all blueprint but a client-first strategy that makes your business indispensable? In Consult to Conquer: The Client-First Strategy for Building a Business Empire, you’ll discover how adopting a consultative mindset—one grounded in deep listening, authentic engagement, and tailored solutions—can transform any venture from a fledgling startup into a powerhouse brand. Drawing on real-world lessons from the creator of a global fashion empire, this book demystifies the art of attracting ...

A Higher Standard takes a candid look at the exciting military career of US Army General Ann Dunwoody, who received her fourth star - a rank never before reached by a woman - in her fourth decade of service. From her first command leading 200 soldiers to her final one leading 69,000, Dunwoody reveals the challenges she faced and the changes she initiated by sharing both the smallest moments and the most pivotal events in her career.

From the author of The First Timer’s Cookbook and The First Timer’s Bakebook, comes the management playbook specifically written for food service professionals. (Standards plus accountability) consistency equals success. By becoming a servant leader and following this leadership formula, you will lead your teams to lasting success! Developed over 25 years, this management formula is based on principles and experiences, various success, and more importantly failures of Chef Shawn Bucher’s career in the food service industry.

Behavioral Economics for Leaders: Research-Based Insights on the Weird, Irrational, and Wonderful Ways Humans Navigate the Workplace is an accessible and unique approach to implementing the many lessons of behavioral economics in your own leadership strategy. You’ll explore how and why your team members often don’t make rational decisions ― and why that can be a good thing.

In 2013, Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In became a massive cultural phenomenon and its title became an instant catchphrase for empowering women. The book soared to the top of best seller lists both nationally and internationally, igniting global conversations about women and ambition. Now, this enhanced edition provides the entire text of the original book updated with more recent statistics and features a passionate letter from Sandberg encouraging graduates to find and commit to work they love.