success in business

"Learn to make creativity work for your career. Maria Brito illustrates how creativity is merely a series of habits, actions, and attitudes that anyone can develop--regardless of who you are or what you do"--Provided by publisher.

Tony Hawk shares the story of how he went from amateur skateboarder to international fame in the sport and in business, discussing the development of Birdhouse Skateboards, and the creation of related businesses, all while staying true to skating's homegrown style.

"Every person has a gap in their business they want to fill, and the bridge for that gap is a good story. Professional storyteller Kindra Hall shows business leaders the four unique stories they already have at their disposal, to more effectively captivate and convert audiences. She offers specific, actionable steps readers can take to find, craft, and leverage the stories they already have and aren't telling, teaching them that the moment they take control of their stories, they take control of their businesses and their lives"--OCLC.

Explains how people can use the power of the Internet to make money doing what they love, with tips on setting up an online business that allows people to turn their interests, passions, and hobbies into viable business ventures.

"Many professional learning endeavors are grounded in the idea of learning from our failures and problems -- in particular, the idea that thinking about problems as a source of reflection and discovery opens a space for new knowledge, as relevant information comes to light and as new questions arise. However, there is equally strong research support for a counter-narrative -- that reviewing problems can also be associated with responses of denial and avoidance. Practitioners involved in reviewing failures may potentially experience a sense of threat, which tends to perpetuate the same defensive dynamics that may have contributed to the failure in the first place, hence restricting authentic inquiry and possible change"--.

"The unforgettable true story of how a janitor struggling to put food on the table invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos in a secret test kitchen, breaking barriers and becoming the first Latino executive at Frito-Lay"--Provided by publisher.

Explains how nine profitable and well-run companies are making better products, solving customers' problems, and creating value simply by acting like start-up companies no matter how large the corporation becomes.

A career account of Daymond John, sharing the habits and mind-set that empower him. He also mentions his time with cancer and the motivation it gave him to challenge himself.

"Here, the FUBU founder and star of ABC's 'Shark Tank' shows that, far from being a liability, broke can actually be your greatest competitive advantage as an entrepreneur. Why? Because starting a business from broke forces you to think more creatively. It forces you to use your resources more efficiently. It forces you to connect with your customers more authentically, and market your ideas more imaginatively"--Provided by publisher.

"[Discusses] mastering the skills that you need to succeed in business"--Provided by publisher.