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"I'm working harder than I ever have, and I don't know if it's worth it anymore." If you're a manager or leader in today's high-speed, high-stress economy, these words have probably run through your mind, maybe more than once. Many people in management positions are feeling fed up, burned out, and unhappy at work: the constant pressure and stress, the unending changes, the politics. People are feeling they can't give much more, and their performance...
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Read hilarious stories with serious lessons that Michael Lopp extracts from his varied and sometimes bizarre experiences as a manager at Apple, Pinterest, Palantir, Netscape, Symantec, Slack, and Borland. Many of the stories first appeared in primitive form in Loppℓ́ℓs perennially popular blog, Rands in Repose. The Third Edition of Managing Humans contains a whole new season of episodes from the ongoing saga of Lopp's adventures in Silicon Valley,...
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"The manager's must-have guide to excelling in all aspects of the job Mind Tools for Managers helps new and experienced leaders develop the skills they need to be more effective in everything they do. It brings together the 100 most important leadership skillsas voted for by 15,000 managers and professionals worldwideinto a single volume, providing an easy-access solutions manual for people wanting to be the best manager they can be. Each chapter...
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2007
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In the Handbook of Asset and Liability Management: From Models to Optimal Return Strategies, Alexandre Adam presents a comprehensive guide to Asset and Liability Management. Written from a quantitative perspective with economic explanations, this book will appeal to both mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike as it gives an operational view on the business. Well structured, this book includes essential information on Balance Sheet Items and Products...
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[2023]
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Urgent deadlines, constant lack of time, permanent delays - these are the most faithful companions and, at the same time, the greatest enemies of the project manager. Even certified project managers, people with enormous knowledge and a lot of experience, find themselves in a situation where they need great mental resilience in order not to give up. The book is a complete manual for all critical situations a project manager might need to handle along...
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The definitive guide to change management in business. Change in business is constant. Manage it well and you'll grow your business, stay ahead of the curve and take full advantage of every new opportunity. The key to successful, well-managed change is in this book. Written by a specialist, its practical, visual, step-by-step approach will make sure you're always on the right track, that change in your business is smooth, stress free and well-structured,...
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[2016]
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Take your productivity to the next level and make the most of your time! Do you have too much to do and not enough time to do it? Don't we all! Productivity For Dummies shows you how to overcome this common problem by tackling key issues that are preventing you from remaining focused and making the most of your time. This insightful text gets to the root of the problem, and shows you how to identify and analyse the items on your to-do list to deliver...
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[2021]
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In this fourth edition of the bestselling business book Managing Humans, author Michael Lopp continues to draw leadership advice from some of the most important software companies of our modern age. Educational stories from companies across Silicon Valley such as Apple, Slack, Pinterest, Palantir, Netscape, and Borland detail the experiences of bright software engineers in an ever-changing industry This revised edition of Managing Humans expands on...
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[2014]
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What's being widely regarded as "one of the most life changing books ever written" may be the simplest approach to achieving everything you've ever wanted, and faster than you ever thought possible. What if you could wake up tomorrow and any/or EVERY area of your life was beginning to transform? What would you change? The Miracle Morning is already transforming the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world by showing them how to wake up...
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Key Management Development Models provides the crucial information you need to develop your skills as a manager. Divided into two parts (Part 1: Developing Yourself & Part 2: Working with Others), each tool, model or idea will ensure you: · understand yourself better · understand how others perceive you · develop your credibility at work · make better choices in your management of others · become a more rounded professional, able to adapt your...
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If you're managing a team, you know that emotional issues -- such as lack of trust and commitment, unresolved conflicts, and the inability of individuals to understand how their actions impact others -- can stop even the most promising groups from delivering great results. This book gives you powerful, proven exercises you can use to help you and your team. The book follows each activity with a discussion of its purpose, how to use it, and a list...
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2005
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From the command line to Apple's graphical tools, this book uses a thorough, fundamental approach that leads readers to mastery of every aspect of the server. Full of much-needed insight, clear explanations, troubleshooting tips, and security information in every chapter, the book shows system administrators how to utilize the software's capabilities and features for their individual needs. Some of the topics covered in detail include: Installation...
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With wisdom, wit, and the authority of his considerable experience as a leadership coach and trainer, Steve Chandler explains how to be the great leader you've always wanted to be. He offers 100 pithy, persuasive alternatives to the usual way most of us try to motivate others--by downloading our anxiety onto theirs. Breakthrough concepts abound including "Don't manage people, manage agreements; tell the truth quickly," stop talking; soften your heart;...
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"When we're dealing with difficult people, our creativity, productivity, and engagement suffer. Conflict and stress compromise our ability to think clearly and make sound decisions. We get caught up in our heads, lie awake at night worrying, withdraw from work, or react in ways we later regret-rolling our eyes in a meeting, snapping at colleagues, or staying silent when we should speak up. Our negative relationships are contagious, infecting our teams...
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2013
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101 Business Ideas That Will Change The Way You Work takes fascinating findings from world-class business research and shows you how to become cannier and more effective at work. Among other vital findings, discover: · When you should trust your gut instincts · Why being too agreeable could hold back your career progression · How to tell when your CEO is lying This illuminating book not only tells you what you need to know to stay one step ahead,...
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Foreword by Keith Ferrazzi, author of Never Eat Alone and Who's Got Your Back? The first make-or-break step in persuading anyone to do any thing is getting them to hear you out. Whether the person is a harried colleague, a stressed-out client, or an insecure spouse, things will go from bad to worse if you can't break through emotional barricades. Drawing on his experience as a psychiatrist, business con sultant, and coach, and backed by the latest...
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"Practical advice for making the shift to your first leadership position The number of people who will become first-time supervisors will likely grow in the next 10 years, as Baby Boomers retire. Perhaps the most challenging leadership experience anyone will face isn't one at the top, but their first promotion to leadership. They must deal with the change and uncertainty that comes with a new job, requiring new skills, and they've been promoted from...
20) Enterprise cybersecurity: how to build a successful cyberdefense program against advanced threats
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[2015]
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Enterprise Cybersecurity empowers organizations of all sizes to defend themselves with next-generation cybersecurity programs against the escalating threat of modern targeted cyberattacks. This book presents a comprehensive framework for managing all aspects of an enterprise cybersecurity program. It enables an enterprise to architect, design, implement, and operate a coherent cybersecurity program that is seamlessly coordinated with policy, programmatics,...
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