Electrical Business

During the Roaring Twenties, two of the most revered and influential men in American business proposed to transform one of the country’s poorest regions into a dream technological metropolis, a shining paradise of small farms, giant factories, and sparkling laboratories. Henry Ford and Thomas Edison’s “Detroit of the South” would be 10 times the size of Manhattan, powered by renewable energy, and free of air pollution. And it would reshape American society.

The book that shows how to get the job done and deliver results . . . whether you’re running an entire company or in your first management job Larry Bossidy is one of the world’s most acclaimed CEOs, a man with few peers who has a track record for delivering results. Ram Charan is a...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The New Yorker Best Books of 2022 Financial Times Best Books of 2022 The Economist Best Books of 2022 The dramatic rise—and unimaginable fall—of America's most iconic corporation by New York Times bestselling author and pre-eminent financial journalist...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Blackstone chairman, CEO, and co-founder Stephen A. Schwarzman, a long-awaited book that uses impactful episodes from Schwarzman's life to show readers how to build, transform, and lead thriving organizations. Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, philanthropist...

Unlock the power of digital marketing to transform your home service business! In "Digital Marketing for Home Service Businesses," seasoned digital marketing expert Mike Carson shares proven strategies and actionable insights tailored specifically for the unique needs of home service providers.

In Testosterone Inc.: Tales of CEOs Gone Wild, best-selling author and New York Post columnist Chris Byron chronicles the Gatsby-like saga of the rise and fall of the celebrity CEO. During the height of the 1990s bull market, they were America¿s new heroes: the heroes of business. They were our bold new leaders, cutting the fat, pushing for productivity, implementing visionary plans, and making strategic deals.

Former CEO Jack Welch surveys the landscape of his career running General Electric, revealing his philosophy and management style. Nearly twenty years ago, former General Electric CEO Reg Jones walked into Jack Welch's office and wrapped him in a bear hug. "Congratulations, Mr. Chairman," said...

No project management training? No problem! In today’s workplace, employees are routinely expected to coordinate and manage projects. Yet, chances are, you aren’t formally trained in managing projects - you’re an unofficial project manager. FranklinCovey experts Kory Kogon, Suzette Blakemore, and James Wood understand the importance of leadership in project completion and explain that people are crucial in the formula for success.

On the eve of his fortieth birthday, a professor of no discernible musical talent learns to play the guitar and investigates how anyone of any age might master a new skill. Just about every human being knows how to listen to music, but what does it take to make music? Is musicality something we...

A USA Today New and Noteworthy Title “You’ll tell me if it ever starts getting genuinely insane, right?”—Elon Musk, TED interview Hamish McKenzie tells how a Silicon Valley start-up's wild dream came true. Tesla is a car company that stood up against not only the might of the...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER 2022 Winner of the Golden Poppy Award for Nonfiction (California Independent Booksellers Alliance) A revelatory, urgent narrative with national implications, exploring the decline of California’s largest utility company that led to countless wildfires — including the one...

You fixed the problem. You showed up. You did the job right. So why didn’t the customer call you again? Most electricians think the answer is more marketing, lower prices, or chasing more work. They’re wrong. This isn’t a typical business book. It’s a story. Danny is a skilled electrician who takes pride in his work. He shows up, solves problems, and does the job right. But the calls are inconsistent. The repeat work isn’t there. And the electrician getting the jobs he wants isn’t cheaper, faster, or better. He’s just… trusted. Through real jobsite situations and everyday ...

New York Times bestselling author Dan Lyons exposes how the "new oligarchs" of Silicon Valley have turned technology into a tool for oppressing workers in this "passionate" (Kirkus) and "darkly funny" (Publishers Weekly) examination of workplace culture. At a time of soaring corporate profits...

New York Times Bestseller New York Times reporter and “Corner Office” columnist David Gelles reveals legendary GE CEO Jack Welch to be the root of all that’s wrong with capitalism today and offers advice on how we might right those wrongs. In 1981, Jack Welch took over General Electric and...

Elon Musk is undeniably one of the most influential figures of our time. His ventures have shaken industries, and his personality has captured the world’s imagination. But who is the real Elon Musk? Beneath the facade of innovation and genius, is there a layer of controversy and cunning that the public doesn't see? "Elon Musk: World’s Best Conman?" is not an outright accusation but a probing exploration into the controversial aspects of Musk's entrepreneurial tactics and the tumultuous operations within his companies, particularly Tesla. This book dives deep into Musk's public persona ...

While factories across the Midwest shutter their doors, Cleveland-based manufacturer Lincoln Electric has thrived for more than a century. In addition to being profitable and technologically innovative, through good times and bad, the company has fulfilled its unique promise of "guaranteed continuous employment." Workers are viewed as assets—not liabilities.

A super spicy forbidden workplace romance read from Christy McKellen. Perfect for fans of Meghan Quinn and Hannah Grace Mixing business with pleasure… what could possibly go wrong? Maya Darlington-Hume is the life of the party, used to turning heads—and getting her way. But behind the...

The courtroom has shaped the evolution of the electric guitar just as deeply as the concert stage. For decades, guitar players, vintage collectors, and gear heads have tossed around the phrase "lawsuit era" in pawnshops, brick-and-mortar guitar stores, and online forums—often wrapping the term in layers of urban legend and secondary-market mythology. We love to talk about the rebel builders, the copy houses, and the instruments that were "too good" for the big brands to allow. But the true history of the guitar industry isn't just written in legendary recording studios or on stadium ...

Most HVAC Systems Don't Fail. They Get Failed. By the service report that said running well without running the acid test. By the jumper wire on the communicating inverter board. By the three refrigerant additions to a TXV that was stuck closed. The failed part is almost never the root cause. It's the evidence. This book teaches you to find the murder weapon before you order the part. 20 Real Cases. 20 Murder Weapons. Dead on Arrival contains 20 real HVAC failure cases written as forensic investigations — compressors, TXVs, ductwork, electrical, heat pumps, condensers, A2L refrigerant ...

"Shining Connections" is your indispensable guidebook into the electrifying world of the electrical business. This groundbreaking eBook is a practical walkthrough for anyone intending to venture into the dynamic field of electricity and electrical services. Take a deep dive straight into the heart of the industry as you voyage through chapters brimming with thorough explanations and clear instructions. The eBook first introduces the broad landscape of the electrical business. Then it demystifies the basics of electricity, opening your eyes to the labyrinth that is our modern electrical ...