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Doing Well by Doing Good
Green to Gold is a must-read for anyone who (a) holds a leadership position in business or is a business influencer, and (b) cares about the environment we live in.Its subtitle really best describes the book, which is probably the first (or if not, certainly the best) documentation of successful corporate environmentalstrategy on the market.
Bravo!I'm already looking forward to the sequel.
When a colleague suggested that I read this--my gut reaction, after just finishing a graduate degree, was that I was not going to cuddle up with a potentially bland business book. After holing up in my apartment for 48 hours, that all changed.A half dozen phone calls had gone unanswered and I had one heck of leg cramp. I had not only finished "Green to Gold", but was enraptured by it--and thankfully freshly emerging from a slight fog in my professional career.
Finally, a clearly articulated guide for the mainstream businessperson
In Green to Gold, Espy and Winston contribute a much needed voice to the conversation about why businesses will all ultimately transform themselves for sustainability, and why the smartest ones are moving now to develop shareholder value and a competitive edge through strategic environmental action.The authors lend a distinctly rational and grounded perspective on real issues business leaders must face today, and how they can turn challenges in to opportunity for innovation and success.This is the best starting point we've seen for beginning to think both strategically and tactically about what steps you should take going forward, and forms a fantastic framework for discussion both internally, and within your value network about how to catch this next wave of innovation.Highly recommended. This book will certainly have impact on speeding the pace of change. ... Read more

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Excellent:Clear & Practical
GETTING PAST NO by William Ury is well written and will become a classic must-read if it is not already.The book is brief, easy-to-read yet is strinkingly powerful and useful.The primary benefit from reading this book is how pratical it is.You can use the tools, tactics, and concepts in this book in professional life, business or even to negotiate with friends.In summary, if you want to improve your ability to negotiate, you would be doing yourself a very big favor by acquiring a copy of this book.
One of the best books on negotiation
"Getting Past No" further elaborates on the ideas based on Ury's first book "Getting to Yes."I read it front to back, probably 4-5 times now and I take something new from it everytime.The best thing about this book is that it bridges the gap between negotiation models and conflict resolution books--something that I've seen very little of on the bookshelf.The techniques that Ury offers are not industry specific and can be applied to both business, professional, or interpersonal relationships.He also writes it in a very easy to understand format, with each chapter being a new step in the process.Ury is right on when he says that overcoming difficult people are one of the biggest obstacles in a negotiation and his approach is the benchmark that I have been using in my own teachings and in my own book.

Skip this book, buy Getting to Yes instead
I bought this book expecting to see a refinement or elaboration of the strategies explained in, "Getting to Yes!". I was extremely disapointed!
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Business leaders who maintain that emotions are best kept out of the work environment do so at their organization's peril. Bestselling author Daniel Goleman's theories on emotional intelligence (EI) have radically altered common understanding of what "being smart" entails, and in Read more

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read between lines
This book is worth to read. You will find plenty of interesting ideas and things u can use in u life, even if u are not manager and is not planning to be. U can advance to some level by reviewing and using some clear techniques.
Innovative & brilliant; yet...
In modern times perhaps no one has clarified the distinction between leadership (an influence relationship) and management (an authority relationship) better than the seminal work of the University of San Diego's Joseph C. Rost. With both fresh perspective and renewed vigor, though, Daniel Goleman and his colleagues have once again put a "face" on leadership... as if it actually has something to do with human relations!
Extra Credit - Class Group Book Review
Best selling author Daniel Goleman, who popularized a theory of emotional intelligence (EI) via his 1995 bestseller Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, has teamed up with colleague EI researchers, Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee to advance a new leadership concept - Primal Leadership.The authors focus on the four EI domains (self awareness, self management, social awareness, and relationship management), and link them to leadership success that affected several organizations' bottom lines positively by bringing out the best in people, a concept called "resonance".It is revealed that EI domains or competencies create leadership styles that reinforce resonance as well as those that create dissonance.Drawing from a decade of the authors' collective research and the real life experience of leaders in the trenches, a connection is made where leadership demands more than conventionally recognized intelligence, but emotional intelligence as well.The key to this is to use emotion to balance the reality of work and organization demands without unduly upsetting people to impact staff results.In a twist, the authors find that the encouragement to use EI originates internally.Furthermore, they offer a learning plan as a mechanism to sustain transformation rather than a performance outcome model.In the end, the book correlates its concepts to the organization as a whole to create the desired outcome of an organization with resonance that favorably influences the bottom line of the organization. ... Read more

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Start with the NABC's
I suggest that the reader start with chapter 5: "It's as Simple as NABC." To me the how-to description of the value creation process is the heart of the book.Articulating the Need, Approach, Benefit and Competition sounds easy, even simplistic.It turns out to be hard, but very stimulating work togo through ten or twenty iterations until a compelling proposition is created.Why work so hard using such a simple process?I suggest that the reader go next to chapter 17: "A Foundation for National Competitiveness in a World of Abundance."To quote: "We live in a world of abundance.Only through innnovation can this abundannce be converted to growth, prosperty, and the quality of life."The rest of the chapters fill in the context for innovation and provide nuts and bolts details on implementation.

Practitioners guide to extraordinary customer value creation
This practical and accessible book eloquently argues that innovation is much more predictable and achievable when the right process is used to guide those involved in the innovative effort.The authors leave no doubt as to what the process is, or who is involved.It's the 5 Disciplines for Creating What Customers Want.And these disciplines involve everyone in the firm--not just a few guiding superstars.Rather then a long list of new and complex concepts, the 5 Disciplines will probably appear as common sense to most readers.The authors forcefully argue that innovation is what enables the world's inhabitants to choose between living in scarcity or abundance, and that the best guide to innovation in the post-industrial "Exponential Economy" is to focus on Customer Value Creation (CVC).This is a book for practitioners, not theorists, although the latter will find the models offered provide fertile ground for validation and refinement.For the practitioner, the 5 Disciplines unfold in short, easy-to comprehend chapters that invite immediate application to one's current place of employment.Sprinkled liberally in the 300+ pages between the covers are suggestions for immediate application of a principle just presented and short stories that illustrate the authors' practical experience in putting their proposals into action.While SRI is most likely a place very unlike any firm at which you've ever worked, the book's slight bias towards fundamental research and innovation (vs. incremental product enhancement) entices the reader to always think first about what's most important.To, as the authors suggest in the early pages, put your innovative energy into new pain killers, not vitamins.At the end of the day, you want the results of your innovation to alleviate real pain, to not be just a genericundifferentiated "nice-to-have".This book is an excellent guide to anyone, or organization, ready to sign up to this goal.

This is a BAD book on innovation
This is a BAD book on innovation
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good service
I ordered the book right before the hurrican Katrina. So my ordered was canceled, but they contacted me right away about my order and refunded my money back. Good service!!

Pretty good book for intermediate level
Design: Wonderful and accessible book
Highly recommended for both dummies and people familiar with economics. The author presents an unbiased, unpartisan, clear introduction to numerous aspects of monetary policy, financial institutions, and financial markets. Along with factual material the author presents important and profound generalizations and principles. ... Read more

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great reference
The best book on this subject. It provides both an excellent up-to-date overview of the relevant literature and an application-oriented perspective. The chapter on robust estimation is outstanding. ... Read more

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How innovation changed an industry and the world...
This book not only offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of shipping but also a fascinating look at how disruptive innovation can be. You get a front row seat to changes wrought by the mighty shipping container. In this very well researched book the author provides wonderful glimpses into the labour aspects, international trade aspects, finanace, technical aspects, and actual ship design & contruction. The book is destined to become a classic in detailing how innovation can radically change an industry and the world.

Boxing in goods unleashes globalization: The world is not flat
In "On the waterfront," perhaps the saddest point of the film is where Fr. Barry eulogizes K. O. Duggan, killed off by the mob. But Marc Levinson has located a larger villain, the real force that killed off so many longshoremen's careers: the standardized shipping container. While a highly trained crane operator working today's docks earns $120,000 a year, their numbers are few and few of them are former longshoremen or sons of longshoremen. And cargo handling costs have dropped over 90%. Yet this is only the start. The shipping container reducedspoilage, theft, insurance costs, delays, and the entire cost of going global. Not for anyone who doesn't work in logistics
If you work in logistics, buy this book.It is well worth trudging through the tedious parts to get to the gems.With some severe editing, pictures and diagrams it could be a best seller.But the presentation is more like that of a sterile textbook than popular writing.As someone who worked in logistics I found it interesting.But it is certainly not a book that anyone will read again and again. ... Read more

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How To Frame Corporate Strategy Methodically
Jay B. Barney has written an enduring, understandable user's guide to corporate strategy that is a must read for any business student.Barney helps would-be business leaders frame their strategic decision-making process.Barney first explains to his audience the concepts of strategy and performance, and their relevance to the corporate organization both internally and externally.Barney then explores the different strategies that the corporation can adopt in dealing with its competitive environment: Cost leadership, product differentiation, tacit collusion, and alliances.The author does a very good job in demonstrating to his readers that the four strategies are not mutually exclusive but occasionally complementary.Finally, Barney explores how a company can structure itself across markets over time.He successively addresses the issues of integration, diversification, mergers and acquisitions, and globalization.Gaining and Sustaining Competitive Advantage has been one of the most influential business textbooks that I have ever been asked to read.

How To Frame Corporate Strategy Methodically
Jay B. Barney has written an enduring, understandable user's guide to corporate strategy that is a must read for any business student.Barney helps would-be business leaders frame their strategic decision-making process.Barney first explains to his audience the concepts of strategy and performance, and their relevance to the corporate organization both internally and externally.Barney then explores the different strategies that the corporation can adopt in dealing with its competitive environment: Cost leadership, product differentiation, tacit collusion, and alliances.The author does a very good job in demonstrating to his readers that the four strategies are not mutually exclusive but occasionally complementary.Finally, Barney explores how a company can structure itself across markets over time.He successively addresses the issues of integration, diversification, mergers and acquisitions, and globalization.Gaining and Sustaining Competitive Advantage has been one of the most influential business textbooks that I have ever been asked to read.

PERSPECTIVE IS EVERYTHING
This is a great book - more for what it organises than what it adds as new ideas.Read more

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Good
This item was in wonderful condition, bought used, but looked brand new, with a prompt delivery.

Solid Introduction to Law and Economics
In a sense, this book is quite curious. Because law and economics is a discipline in its infancy, a book of this nature has to tread the fine line between serving as a distanced text and engaging in the dialogue of current research. And in both respects, Cooter and Ulen do a magnificent job of doing just that. Fast delivery and excellent quality...
The book arrived really fast.It is brand new as promised. I am very satisfied. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Is love really all you need? Tim Sanders, director of Yahoo's in-house think tank, believes love is the crucial element in the search for personal and professional success. In Read more

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Readible, entertaining, key skills for the new economy
Tim Sanders does a great job of compiling some tremendous insights for us from his personal experiences (music, religion, and business) and from those of others he has either read or met personally. The fact that he cites 32 other books supports his premise about building one's core knowledge from the knowledge of others. I found those citations additive in spotlighting some additional reading that I need to add to my list. Unique personal model ownable only by the author
It looks like all our friend does is rehash knowledge of others, repackages it smartly. I found little to no true empowering thoughts. His model only suits him or those that want to enter the speaker circuit. Try implementing it in the REAL world in your work - you'll lose your shirt faster than you can blink.

Love Is the Killer App
This book is easy to read.However, I counted 32 other books referenced in this particular book.I guess I really can't rate this book until I read the other books to see if they were helpful.The best advice this book gave was to keep your word and don't overextend yourself. ... Read more

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Read Soon, Before Your Crisis Arrives
Well Worth Reading! You've likely heard it said that the first step to solving a problem is recognition. During, and since, my reading of "The Impending Crisis: Too Many Jobs, Too Few People " I've been speaking with business people who confirm all I've learned from this informative "MUST READ".Fortunately, now I not only recognize the problem, I also see practical steps that employers can take to position themselves to make it through the current and increasingly turbulent, employee shortages. I've found the research based evidence in this book to be presented in a way that not only speaks to CEOs and their direct reports, but also to every person, in any organization, that is planning to remain competitive in local, national or global markets. The real issues that affect employees decisions to either remain with or leave (and in some cases, even flee from) their current employers, are well addressed with an insightful understanding of the needs of all stakeholders involved in any business venture, including the customer. Since reading this book, I find myself looking at businesses differently; I now closely observe employees that serve me as a customer and many times I can see and hear the lack of commitment they have to their current employment. On the occasions that I am treated well as a customer, invariably, I find, through conversation, that this person likes where they work and is not being driven away by any of the 5 reasons most employees seek other employment. The last of which, by the way, is the amount they're paid. I recommend this book to any and everyone that is in business or a part of the workforce, but especially to those organizations that want to avoid being left without quality skilled employees.

Wrong But That's A Good Thing
As consultants very often do, this author has relied on statistics and the outside-the-picture view consultants inevitably have, and has come to the wrong conclusion. I think he's wrong about the nature of the impending crisis because he is basing his theory on the assumption that baby boomers are going to retire in large numbers. Most baby boomers I know are never going to retire because they can't afford to. They are supporting kids in college, elderly parents and a lifestyle that they refuse to give up unless they are forced to by becoming one of the increasing number of 55+ people who are being laid off so employers can avoid paying their benefits. These laid off people are not finding jobs at all or if they are lucky enough to find jobs they are jobs that pay far less than the ones they had. Many employers are reducing or cutting off medical benefits for retired people and medical costs are so high people are having to get whatever kind of job then can to pay them.
Thwarting Impending Crisis
Herman and Gioia early on identified a critical problem the workforce is facing: a labor shortage.With downsizing and growth in new sectors comes the inevitable problem of a labor force that is not able to meet thecurrent demands.
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Not written with Emotional Intelligence
The author of this book was obviously not applying "emotional intelligence" principles when writing this book.The points were all there and really proved why emtional intelligence is important, but it was just not done in a good manner.I do not typically shy away from long books, but this one was impossible.It was assigned to me and about 30 other people in my organization (we were to discuss and present ideas found inside the book), and can I tell you that no one finished it because of repetitious and dreadful writing?Just know that to be successful, you HAVE to exhibit emotional intelligence and be a intuitive, kind and generally good person to work with. If you don't believe me, save yourself the time/energy and buy the Cliffs notes.

A Tool of Necessity
A must read for trainers, trainees and people managers. Goleman's work provides a benchmark for training and development professionals. For everyone it provides a template for increasing one's self-awareness and operational effectiveness within for profit, non-profit and familyenvironments. Nothing fancy, just a plain old common sense appproach backed by documented research and experiences. As a mentor to a significant number of students and professionals, I have recommended this text without hesitation.

Emotional + interpersonal skills = Success!
This book simply showed that success is not just dependent on cognitive abilitites but more importantly on emotional competence.
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You Won't Believe It....at First!
This book has some of the most scientific strategies in existence! What struck me about this book, was that this stuff is new, really new. So many books make this claim, in the end though, they are usually the same techniques from years past, just used in different examples.
A good book
The book is well written and gives the reader an insight into how people behave in many different situations. It has great applications for business people

Great information
If you are trying to influance people.. THIS is the book you need to read.
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A pretty good book for what it is...
As with all economics textbooks and the subject of economics in general, this book is a bit dry.That said however, it's quite thorough in its coverage of how consumers, producers, and insurers make decisions about health and health care.It gives explanations that are rather simple to understand and goes in depth as far as would be considered normal for a 300 level elective course.I should probably note that my instructor is one of the book's authors, so take my review how you will. ... Read more

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The best book I've read in years!
This is a fantastic book. It is as relevant in relationships at home as it is in the work place. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to be trusted or who wants to find someone to trust.

Paradigm-Shifter
Every once in a while a book is published that shifts paradigms and instigates a pervasive buzz around the workplace. As a consultant, I know which books these are because they are on the shelf of every client I visit. I predict this book on trust will become a paradigm shifter. Covey makes the issue of trust a hard science that impacts everything, including the bottom-line. And the book is fun to read....lots of stories, business examples, personal stories, and statistics. This is a five-star book that I highly recommend. ... Read more

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The Inside Story of Successful Companies
"Stories play a major therapeutic role in life. As earthly sojourners in the 21st century we experience the outer world in society, organizations and communities as paradoxical, rapidly changing, and becoming more globally inter-dependent. This out world many times is at variance with our own inner world. And this is the therapeutic power of storytelling." ~David Dunning, Corporate Leadership Psychologist
Leaders Who Want To Be GreatNeed To Read This Book
Eveyn Clark has written a wonderful book about corporate storytelling and in the process has told us a wonderful story. She has gathered us around in a corporate, global campfire circle and inspired, entertained, and taught us the value of storytelling. She gives us role models to follow and insights to understand why this is so important in today's business world. She gives guidance as to how to implement storytelling into our own corporate lives. A very important book in this digital world we live in.

Rich Barbee, CEO, K/P Corporation, San Ramon CA
"I believe this work is a `must read and understand' for all senior executives. Quite simply, most CEOs tell the world their most important assets are their people.Yet, what they most often discuss are their financials and their markets.This book is a wonderful review of companies relating to their employees through storytelling and becoming more successful as a result."
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An Average read
The Rules of Work provides regular advice to would be managers/bosses however in my opinion it is not a fundamental read. It's basically a "How to" book with simple ideas. The reader will find that most rules are quite obvious.

Worthwhile Words on the World of Work
If you are looking for some good insights and perspectives from an experienced business manager about how to use the unwritten and unspoken rules of your workplace to your advantage, then you should read this book.Templar's 100 rules cover the gamut from what to wear and how to act to get noticed, to developing a career game plan.If you have never worked in an office environment, this book will help prepare you for what you will likely experience.If you have spent any time in an office environment, you will find many familiar situations to which you can relate.