The game makers The story of Parker Brothers, from Tiddledy Winks to Trivial Pursuit

The Monopoly game, Trivial Pursuit, Clue, Boggle, and Risk are more than games--they're part of Americana. All of these games were published by one company, Parker Brothers, which began as a dream inside the mind of a 16-year-old boy over 100 years ago. I...

 Toxic Emotions at Work How Compassionate Managers Handle Pain and Conflict

In Toxic Emotions at Work, Peter J. Frost argues that managers must work to institutionalize compassion if they want to avoid the debilitating effects of pain on performance. Regardless of the organization or job level, pain--caused by anything from abusi...

 Getting People On Board A Timesaving Guide - Empower Employees - Foster Change - Exert Influence

Even the most respected leaders struggle to develop the right blend of leadership styles to overcome resistance to change. Getting People on Board provides critical strategies and tools for managers to effectively implement change initiatives. Learn to: ...

 Category Killers The Retail Revolution and Its Impact on Consumer Culture

Retail is a dynamic and often ruthless world that equally influences, and is influenced by, the consumers it exists to serve. New players constantly emerge to satisfy consumer demand better; consumer demands and desires shift with new offerings; and exist...

 Judo strategy Turning your Competitors' Strength to Your Advantage

"A good read, with lots of salient business lessons for small and large companies alike." Fast Company By mastering the principles of movement, balance, and leverage, practitioners of judo learn to overcome more powerful opponents. The authors David B. Yo...

 Dealing with Difficult People A Time Saving Guide - Avoid Conflicts and Negativity - Foster Positive Behavior - Motivate Underperformers

Managers who are distracted and frustrated by difficult behavior have less time and energy to devote to their core responsibilities. Dealing with Difficult People will help you boost your ability to work productively with anyone, anywhere. And in the proc...

 Presentations That Persuade and Motivate

Managers are under increasing pressure to deliver better results faster than the competition. But meeting today's tough challenges requires complete mastery of a full array of management skills, from communicating and coaching to public speaking and manag...

 Motivating People for Improved Performance

Now more than ever, motivating employees is an integral part of every manager's job. By maximizing the performance of every employee you lead, you can make a significant contribution to your company's bottom line-and your own career success. This guide of...

 Becoming an Effective Leader

Leadership is a balancing act. It requires communicating a compelling vision, convincing others to buy into that vision, and marshaling resources and talent to make it happen. This guide helps new and seasoned leaders master the complex art of the leaders...

 Marketing as Strategy Understanding the CEO's Agenda for Driving Growth and Innovation

CEOs are more than frustrated by marketing's inability to deliver results. Has the profession lost its relevance? Nirmalya Kumar argues that, although the function of marketing has lost ground, the importance of marketing as a mind-set--geared toward cust...

 Private Label Strategy How to Meet the Store Brand Challenge

As retailers have become more powerful and global, they have increasingly focused on their own brands at the expense of manufacturer brands. Rather than simply selling on price, retailers have transformed private labels into brands. Consequently, manufact...

 Peripheral Vision Detecting the Weak Signals That Will Make or Break Your Company

From emerging technologies to changes in consumer tastes, tremendous opportunities and threats often begin as weak signals from the periphery. How good is your organization at sensing, interpreting, and acting on these signals? George S. Day and Paul J. H...

 Taking Control of Your Time A Timesaving guide - Make every Meeting Matter - Lead for Faster Results - Avoid Information Overload

In today's rapidly shifting business landscape, managers need to make every minute count. Taking Control of Your Time provides tested strategies for managing communication overload, prioritizing demands, and sharpening focus. Learn to: Make smart decis...

 Managing Change to Reduce Resistance

To survive and stay ahead of rivals, companies must adapt to new realities quickly, whether these be unexpected technologies, emerging markets, or rule-changing innovations. The odds are daunting: two out of three change efforts fail. Often successful cha...

 Business Etiquette for the New Workplace Build a Good Reputation - Use the Right Communication Channel - Avoid Damaging Confrontations

Business is built on relationships, but human interaction is fraught with communication land mines that can range from embarrassing to punitive. This guide offers savvy advice for managers on how to conduct themselves professionally and effectively by com...