Professional Services

"Do Not Go Quietly"

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:41:50 GMT

Book offers straight talk, valuable life strategies, practical tools, and inspiring messages for the 150 million Americans who will soon be 50 years and older—and for younger people who want to know more about the road ahead and be better prepared for the world they will soon inherit.

"Innovate Products Faster"

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:24:21 GMT

The traditional view of product development is that there is a fundamental dilemma between innovation and time to market. You can have one or the other, but not both. Innovate Products Faster demonstrates that companies can have both innovation and speed. It requires mastery of tools and methodologies that will support managers in making better decisions faster—tools that can be quickly understood and implemented. They are tactically straightforward, but strategically powerful. They are battle-tested in over 50 companies with measurable successful outcomes. And, they can be applied across different industries and organizations, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.

"The Little Book of Leadership Development"

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:11:18 GMT

The Little Book of Leadership Development gives managers a roadmap for continuously accelerating every employee's leadership potential. In a crisp, conversational style, it presents 50 strategies that managers can immediately apply to become better leaders and facilitate leadership within their ranks.

"Quiet Influence"

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:54:15 GMT

Introverts may feel powerless in a world where extroverts seem to rule, but there's more than one way to have some sway. This book proves introverts can be highly effective influences when, instead of trying to act like extroverts, they use their natural strengths to make a difference. Book identifies six unique strengths of introverts and includes a Quiet Influence Quotient (QIQ) quiz to measure how well you're using these six strengths now. Then, through questions, tools, exercises, and powerful real-world examples, you will increase your mastery of these strengths.

"Clients First"

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:57:31 GMT

It doesn't matter whether you are the CEO or the newest hire starting out in the mailroom, this book can change your life. Clients First may be applied in any endeavor with surprising success. You will learn how three ordinary things—honesty, competence, and caring—become the three keys to extraordinary success.

"Adaptive Action"

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:36:47 GMT

Leaders need to encourage a sense of urgency in the people they are counting on to carry out the work. However, that sense or urgency needs to energize, not paralyze. People need to be excited about the future, not feeling like it's some kind of alien universe. Leaders have to let them know, in no uncertain terms, that they can get there from here. Adaptive Action is as simple as it its powerful. It is a cycle of three questions (What? So what? Now what?) that are repeated again and again. These questions provide a lifeline for those who feel deeply uncomfortable with but nonetheless have to live in flux.

Estimator4U.com

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:47:54 GMT

Estimator4U.com is a free online tool that provides an instant cost of repair for cylinders, pumps, motors,and hose assemblies. It offers peace of mind that you are being treated fairly. The site allows customers to compare the cost of repair to that of purchasing a new component before it is sent for repair. There is no need to call a salesman out to quote a job and no time wasted getting a competitive bid. Customers are also provided with a list of local and national service providers. The site is free,easy, fast, and accurate.

"The Graphic Designer's Business Survival Guide"

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:36:11 GMT

The Graphic Designer's Business Survival Guide is packed with insider tips and techniques from the author's own experience transitioning from struggling freelancer to highly valued creative consultant, as well as a wealth of client letters, production schedules, nondisclosure agreements, creative briefs, time tracking templates, progressive billing forms, and other sample documents.

"Our Common Wealth"

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:18:05 GMT

"The commons" is a term that denotes everything we share as opposed to own privately. Some parts of the commons are gifts of nature: the air and oceans, the web of species, wilderness, and watersheds. Others are the product of human creativity and endeavor: sidewalks and public squares, the Internet, our languages, cultures, technologies, and infrastructure. No one has exclusive rights. We inherit them jointly and hold them in trust for future generations. Our Common Wealth illuminates the scale and value of the commons, its symbiotic relationship with the rest of the economy, its importance to our personal and planetary well-being, and how it is threatened by privatization and neglect.

"Climate Myths"

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:02:38 GMT

Climate Myths helps explain why the U.S. has apparently been caught off guard by climate change and extreme weather, as epitomized by superstorm Sandy. The book describes fossil fuel industries' successful two-decade-long campaign to obfuscate the causes and effects of global climate change, stalemating policymakers.