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In this new edition of the management classic, the authors explore in-depth the core values of the culture that have made Nordstrom synonymous with legendary customer service. These essential values have enabled Nordstrom to survive and adapt to dramatic market shifts regularly since 1901, and the new edition explains how the Nordstrom approach can be emulated by any organization—in any industry.

“It’s not the magic that makes it work; it’s the way we work that makes it magic.” The secret for creating “magic” in our careers, our organizations, and our lives is simple: outstanding leadership—the kind that inspires employees, delights customers, and achieves extraordinary...

The New York Times bestselling authors of Switch and Made to Stick explore why certain brief experiences can jolt us and elevate us and change us—and how we can learn to create such extraordinary moments in our life and work. While human lives are endlessly variable, our most memorable...

A simple, stress-free approach to writing and conducting a memorial serviceReaders are given all the information needed to create and officiate a beautifully personalized funeral or memorial service, including: • A description of the order of service • A checklist and instructions for writing a eulogy • A large collection of spiritual and non-spiritual wording examples • Instructions for how to interview the family • Guidance on how to handle special circumstances • Several sample memorial services • Ideas for including extra personal touches • Guidance for understanding ...

Packed with behind-the-peel stories, hard-earned lessons, and a few other surprises, Fans First teaches you how to stand out in your marketplace, drive explosive growth, and inspire fanatical loyalty.

In this book, Melissa Perri explains how laying the foundation for great product management can help companies solve real customer problems while achieving business goals. By understanding how to communicate and collaborate within a company structure, you can create a product culture that benefits both the business and the customer. You'll learn product management principles that can be applied to any organization, big or small. 

A brutal snowstorm causes a Christmas delivery to go awry, and a cowboy to be stuck recovering at the house of a gorgeous cowgirl. Keith Whettstein is no stranger to the grueling work of being a cowboy. While making a special Christmas horse delivery to a remote farm, a blinding blizzard strikes. When a devastating fall leaves him pinned and hurt in the snow, his survival rests in the hands of a complete stranger. Or so he thinks. Lindsay Lewis is actually the younger sister of his best friend and co-worker, and that alone should have him ending everything with her the moment the snow stops...

Internationally recognized “millionaire maker,” Dan S. Kennedy, joined by entrepreneur and financial consultant, Matt Zagula, show you how to break down the barriers caused by the “trust no one” mantra invading every customer’s mind today. They deliver an eye-opening look at the core of all business—trust, and teach you the secrets to gaining it, keeping it, and using it to build competitive differentiation, create price elasticity, attract more affluent clients, and inspire referrals.

He’s her brother’s best friend and the one man she wishes she could start over with. Can an accident on the farm lead to a second chance at love? Dr. Opal Hammond is at a crossroads. Exhausted from her high-stakes medical career in California, she’s escaped to the quiet beauty of Ivory Peaks for a sabbatical. Surrounded by the warmth of her family, Opal finally feels at peace, yet she remains convinced that a happily ever after isn't in God’s plan for her. Taggart Crow knows he’s playing with fire when it comes to Opal. As Mike’s best friend and Gerty’s foreman at the farm, he...

Connect with affluent customers, create unique experiences through impeccable service, and close the sale. 

Ever felt the thrill of a brilliant business idea only to slam into the brick wall of risk and uncertainty? You're not alone. Even giants like Elon Musk and Warren Buffett faced the same daunting question at some point: "Is it worth the risk?" The old business model would have you jump through hoops of fire, risk losing money and time, often only to hit a dead end. But those days are gone. Today, the smartest business owners on the planet know that financial growth doesn't have to be a roll of the dice. Are you ready to step into this new paradigm?

He’s a restless rodeo trainer. She’s a displaced farm girl seeking a place to belong. Can a small town spark change their wandering hearts? Tucker Hammond thrives on the adrenaline of the rodeo circuit. But since his best friend’s injury and his return to the quiet mountain town of Ivory Peaks where he grew up, the walls have started to close in. He’s a kind hearted man with a massive family inheritance he’s been tasked to use for good—but he’s missing his own sense of purpose. That is, until he literally runs into Bobbie Jo Hanks. Bobbie Jo is done with uncertainty. After ...

Introducing the ultimate guide for aspiring entrepreneurs in the HVAC industry: The HVAC Entrepreneur's Handbook! Are you passionate about creating comfortable homes while saving energy? Looking to start your own HVAC business focused on energy-efficient solutions? Search no further! The HVAC Entrepreneur's Handbook is the exceptional resource you've been waiting for. This comprehensive guide boasts an extensive outline of 25 in-depth chapters that cover every essential aspect of starting and growing a successful HVAC business. From discovering your niche in energy-efficient homes to ...

In Creating Superfans, award-winning entrepreneur and keynote speaker Brittany Hodak shares a powerful framework for transforming your business from a commodity into a category of one.

The former Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World shares indispensible Rules for serving customers with consistency, efficiency, creativity, sincerity, and excellence. Lee Cockerell knows that success in business--any business--depends upon winning and keeping customers. In 39...

Feeling stuck in a cycle of wanting more but not quite being able to grasp it? Not just profits and revenue, but something deeper, something more impactful? Matt Murray is bringing something to the table that’s designed to help you achieve that “something more” that you’ve been looking for: A new book with a fresh perspective on success.

Connie Ragen Green is a bestselling author of way too many books to mention, an international speaker, and an online marketing strategist who first took the Internet by storm in 2006 as an affiliate marketer. She makes her home in southern California, dividing her time between Santa Clarita in the desert and Santa Barbara at the beach. In this most recent book, The Transformational Entrepreneur: Creating a Life of Dedication and Service, Connie shares her most significant and meaningful ideas and wisdom to date. Living your life as an entrepreneur can mean financial success, time freedom, ...

Any organization can win more customers and increase sales if they learn to be more strategic with their customer service. When customers complain, employees respond. The typical service model is riddled with holes. What about people and businesses who never speak up, but never come back? Learn...

Off Limits Billionaire Rockstar A Best Friend's Brother Forced Proximity Romance He’s my most demanding client. A tattooed billionaire rockstar. And my best friend’s absolutely off-limits brother. I promised I’d never let Devin Savage wreak havoc on my life. It sounded easy, until the walking PR nightmare drags me onto his European tour. My job is keeping him out of trouble. But resisting his wicked grin and the electric tension trapped on our tour bus? Impossible. One reckless, rain-soaked kiss in Berlin changes everything. Stolen nights blur the line between business and pleasure, ...

Talk Triggers is the definitive, practical guide on how to use bold operational differentiators to create customer conversations, written by best-selling authors and marketing experts Jay Baer and Daniel Lemin. Word of mouth is directly responsible for 19% of all purchases, and influences as...