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The definitive volume on Enron's amazing rise and scandalous fall, from an award-winning team of Fortune investigative reporters.

In Freedom Teaching, educator and distinguished anti-racism practitioner Matthew Kincaid delivers a one-stop resource for educators and educational leaders seeking to improve equity and increase the cultural responsiveness of their school. In this book, you'll discover the meaning and fundamentals of anti-racist education and find a roadmap to reducing the impact of systemic racism in your classroom.

Alex Morton, who's labeled the leading authority for Millennial Momentum Creation, showcases the exact strategies he's used to go from a broke college kid getting kicked out of the dorms and business school, to earning over $2,500,000+ at 26 years old. Alex led a sales organization of 15,000+ reps that produced over $40,000,000 in sales, in four years. He also has coached and developed 21 others to achieve six-figure incomes.

You Win in the Locker Room First draws on the extraordinary experiences of Coach Mike Smith and Jon Gordon - consultant to numerous college and professional teams - to explore the seven powerful principles that any business, school, organization, or sports team can adopt to revitalize their organization.

A sharp and illuminating history of one of capitalism's longest-running tensions - the conflicts of interest among public-company directors, managers, and shareholders - told through entertaining case studies and original letters from some of our most legendary and controversial investors and activists.

You enter a crowded room. For a moment every eye is on you. And a little voice inside you cries, "Help!" If this has ever happened to you, you're not alone! Walking into a room full of people you don't know can be very uncomfortable. It can also be one of your very best opportunities to meet and make new business contacts and friends. The Mingling Maven™ will show step by step, how to allay your fears and make the most of every moment.

This three-part book begins with Matt's story of going from selfish to servant while on his journey from prisoner to monk to social entrepreneur. The book shows leaders the connection between superior long-term results and serving their people and community. Matt Tenney cites numerous business case studies and research that demonstrate how servant leadership results in attracting top talent, increased employee engagement, and lower turnover, as well as a more innovative culture, better customer service, and a better ROI on marketing efforts.

Boardrooms are filled with intelligent accomplished people - yet despite all the changes boards have undergone over the past two decades, many fail to achieve their full potential and add the kind of value for the CEO, executive team, and company stakeholders that most boards are capable of. This book offers no-nonsense insights that can take any board from mediocrity to the top of its game, providing workable approaches to tackle a variety of boardroom issues. It’s filled with practical advice that any CEO, board chair, or board member can introduce at their very next meeting. 

Becoming a Boardroom Star is designed to offer practical advice and insights to directors who want to shine in the boardroom - earning the genuine esteem of their peers, the respect of senior management, and most importantly, adding real value for stakeholders. Not only is it brimming with terrific ideas to help you raise your boardroom game and avoid common pitfalls, it’s fun to listen to - a refreshing take on the sometimes stodgy world of governance.

From Bridgewater Associates to Netflix, some of North America's largest companies admit to being heavily influenced by concepts from pro sports. So what do these companies know that others don't? The answer is simple: People innovation can be a competitive advantage. Through in-depth interviews and meticulous research, Where Others Won't dives deeper than ever before into professional sports from around the world to uncover over 50 easily implementable people strategies to help you win.

Bob Buck has taken and compiled over 10 years of beautifully written and well-documented letters and emails filled with inspiring feedback, knowledge, and direction. Through daily positive reinforcement of the values he holds most dear, Bob has greatly impacted the numerous prosperous companies he's led. Well Built: Inspiring Stories from the Boardroom to the Frontline will challenge every leader's understanding of how employee relationships should be handled in order to build a healthy corporate culture.

Does your office feel more like a minefield than a place to get things done? Are you confronted by tenacious colleagues and even more challenging situations every workday? With over 30 years of experience, award-winning executive Toni Crowe has climbed the ladder across multiple sectors, from high tech to aerospace. After ascending from the very bottom to the top, she's here to share her experience, strategies, and wisdom for you to realize your own career triumph.

Many Americans view Wall Street as a bastion of greed and corruption - a place that attracts people who don't deserve the money they make but are willing to break the law to get more of it. Yet for all their mistrust, many of these same Americans believe that Wall Street is essential for our economy to function. How do we fix it? Send in the marines.

In Ballgames to Boardrooms, Taylor Scott resurfaces what many have forgotten from those simple, yet profound, lessons we learned playing sports at a younger age. Our little league, high school, and college coaches taught us lessons, values, winning principles, and dropped pearl after pearl of wisdom we never knew we needed back then. Taylor is bringing them back to the forefront and inspiring anyone, and everyone, who wants a change in their day-to-day grind.

There has never been a more important time - in corporate America and in the American military - for leaders, at all levels, to understand how to invest in people. This book teaches you to do just that. Written by a 27-year army colonel, veteran, and leader of more than 5,000 troops in the 1st Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division, It's Personal, Not Personnel offers true stories and practical frameworks you can apply to the people in your organization and on your team.

In On Board John Tusa brings us behind the closed doors of the boardroom to provide an insight into the inner working of boards. From personal squabbles to financial crises, Tusa shares his experiences serving on a wide variety of international boards such as the British Museum and American Public Radio. These lively life stories unveil how boards overcome deep-set divisions, appoint new members and survive in times of chaos.

Thousands of people have attended Susan RoAne's seminars and used her smart, savvy, sassy advice to change their lives. This original audio program explains how you can present exactly the image you want to convey and create the best impression wherever you go.

"From the Frontline to the Boardroom: Navigating Your Path to Corporate Success" is a comprehensive and inspiring guide designed to empower individuals aspiring to transition from frontline positions to thriving in the corporate world. Authored by a seasoned executive, this book offers invaluable insights from years of first-hand experience and practical steps to help readers confidently advance their careers. The book serves as a mentor, imparting invaluable wisdom and knowledge and addressing the unique challenges those seeking to climb the corporate ladder face. The author illustrates ...

A true story of survival and resilience, The Daytime Lives of the Ladies of the Night details the daylight hours of three women surviving while working for a notorious pimp and their trainee, Tee.

The rise of social networks like Facebook, MySpace, and Bebo is changing the way we see ourselves, how we interact with each other, how we work and how we do business on a daily basis. Throwing Sheep in the Boardroom explores the powerful forces driving the social networking revolution, the impact of these profound changes, and the far reaching consequences of social networking.