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Self-Initiated Expatriation: Individual, Organizational, and National Perspectives (Routledge Studies in International Business and the World Economy #54)
by Akram Al Ariss Maike Andresen Matthias WaltherGlobalization and the development of multinational organizations have led to an increase in the number of people spending part of their lives living and working in foreign countries. While the contemporary literature has focused on organizational expatriates sent overseas by their employers, self-initiated expatriation is becoming an important area of study in its own right. Studies on self-initiated expatriation explore the labor market positions of individuals who have relocated under their own initiative. However, no comprehensive book exists on the dynamics that underlie this type of mobility. This edited volume offers a holistic picture of self-initiated expatriation and the groups that pursue it, emphasizing many aspects for departure including career development and career capital. It is the first book on the market to explore the issues pertaining to self-initiated expatriation from a variety of perspectives with important theoretical and practical implications. In an era of global war for talent, companies face difficulties in finding highly skilled employees. Self-initiated expatriates have the potential to fill this talent gap. National economies thus have an interest in creating favorable conditions to attract self-initiated expatriates and provoke their repatriation, and this book explores the conditions that achieve the return of employees with skills that are in demand outside of their home countries.
Self-Intelligence: The New Science-Based Approach for Reaching Your True Potential
by Jane Ransom“Count yourself lucky to have found this book. It contains some of the most fascinating information and material you will ever read.” —Jack Canfield, New York Times–bestselling author of The Success PrinciplesSelf-Intelligence is the self-help book for people who long to transform their lives and who trust only proven scientific tools, but also prefer page-turners to dry prose.Cutting-edge brain science meets superb storytelling as readers learn proven techniques to break through inner gridlock, sustain high performance, and achieve their dreams. All of this is possible due to neuroplasticity, the revolutionary discovery that we can literally re-form our brains by strategically choosing our thoughts, actions, and experiences.First came emotional intelligence, then came social intelligence. Here, at last, Self-Intelligence provides the big picture, incorporating the latest research from diverse scientific fields. Mental coach and transformational trainer Jane Ransom lays out for you the new Self-Intelligence™ model, which she has used to help countless clients achieve the positive change they previously found impossible.You’ll be uplifted, motivated to move forward, and simply fascinated. The author, who also is a master hypnotist, devotes a riveting chapter to the art and science of hypnosis. Throughout the book, she shares intriguing behind-the-curtain glimpses of its applications.By following the easy, clear precepts of Self-Intelligence, you can finally achieve your true potential and take the scientific short-cuts to greater success. You’ll be empowered to avert old obstacles and achieve tangible goals.“Entertaining and erudite, Self-Intelligence busts self-help myths while providing scientific tools to help ordinary people achieve extraordinary results.” —John J. Ratey, MD, Harvard Medical School professor and author of A User’s Guide to the Brain
Self-Leadership: Basics (essentials)
by Marco FurtnerMarco Furtner und Urs Baldegger erl#65533;utern in diesem Lehrbuch zur Mitarbeiterf#65533;hrung wichtige Entwicklungen und Modelle der F#65533;hrungsforschung. Auf Basis aktuellster Erkenntnisse aus der F#65533;hrungsforschung und der Psychologie beschreiben sie den Entwicklungsprozess zu einer erfolgreichen Spitzenf#65533;hrungskraft des 21. Jahrhunderts. Eine solche F#65533;hrungskraft ,,transformiert" ihre Mitarbeiter, indem sie deren Self-Leadership-F#65533;higkeiten entwickelt und ihnen hohe Autonomie und Selbstbestimmung gew#65533;hrt. Die Umsetzung in die Praxis erleichtern eine fortlaufende Fallstudie, Diskussionsfragen, Zusammenfassungen und Begriffserkl#65533;rungen. F#65533;r die 2. Auflage wurde das Lehrbuch #65533;berarbeitet und aktualisiert.
Self-Leadership: Praxis und Anwendung (essentials)
by Marco FurtnerMarco Furtner gibt in diesem essential eine verst#65533;ndliche Einf#65533;hrung in das Thema Self-Leadership. Self-Leadership ist ein selbstbeeinflussender Prozess zur Steigerung der pers#65533;nlichen Effektivit#65533;t und Leistung. Es kann trainiert und entwickelt werden und stellt eine wichtige Basis f#65533;r effektives Leadership dar. Der Autor verfolgt zwei Ziele: Erstens eine innovative Weiterentwicklung von Self-Leadership, welche sowohl die nat#65533;rlichen Belohnungsstrategien zur Steigerung der intrinsischen Motivation als auch leistungsbezogene soziale Self-Leadership-Strategien ber#65533;cksichtigt und zweitens die M#65533;glichkeit der Self-Leadership-Selbstbewertung mittels eines neu entwickelten Fragebogens. Self-Leadership nimmt in allen Lebenssituationen, in welchen bestimmte Ziele verfolgt sowie kreative und innovative Leistungen erbracht werden sollen, eine wichtige Schl#65533;sselrolle ein.
Self-Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Personal Excellence
by Christopher P. Neck Jeffery D. Houghton Charles C. ManzWritten by the scholars who first developed the theory of self-leadership, Self-Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Personal Excellence 3e offers powerful yet practical advice for leading yourself to personal excellence. Grounded in research, this milestone book is based on a simple yet revolutionary principle: First learn to lead yourself, and then you will be in a solid position to effectively lead others. This inclusive approach to self-motivation and self-influence equips readers with the strategies and tips they need to build a strong foundation in the study of management, as well as enhancing their own personal effectiveness.
Self-Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Personal Excellence
by Christopher P. Neck Jeffery D. Houghton Charles C. ManzWritten by the scholars who first developed the theory of self-leadership, Self-Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Personal Excellence 3e offers powerful yet practical advice for leading yourself to personal excellence. Grounded in research, this milestone book is based on a simple yet revolutionary principle: First learn to lead yourself, and then you will be in a solid position to effectively lead others. This inclusive approach to self-motivation and self-influence equips readers with the strategies and tips they need to build a strong foundation in the study of management, as well as enhancing their own personal effectiveness.
Self-Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Personal Excellence
by Dr Christopher P. Neck Dr Jeffery D. Houghton Dr Charles C. ManzWritten by the scholars who first developed the theory of self-leadership (Christopher P. Neck, Charles C. Manz, & Jeffery D. Houghton), Self-Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Personal Excellence offers powerful yet practical advice for leading yourself to personal excellence. Grounded in research, this milestone book is based on a simple yet revolutionary principle: First learn to lead yourself, and then you will be in a solid position to effectively lead others. This inclusive approach to self-motivation and self-influence equips readers with the strategies and tips they need to build a strong foundation in the study of management, as well as enhancing their own personal effectiveness.
Self-Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Personal Excellence
by Dr Christopher P. Neck Dr Jeffery D. Houghton Dr Charles C. ManzWritten by the scholars who first developed the theory of self-leadership (Christopher P. Neck, Charles C. Manz, & Jeffery D. Houghton), Self-Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Personal Excellence offers powerful yet practical advice for leading yourself to personal excellence. Grounded in research, this milestone book is based on a simple yet revolutionary principle: First learn to lead yourself, and then you will be in a solid position to effectively lead others. This inclusive approach to self-motivation and self-influence equips readers with the strategies and tips they need to build a strong foundation in the study of management, as well as enhancing their own personal effectiveness.
Self-Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Personal Excellence
by Dr. Christopher P. Neck Dr. Charles C. Manz Dr. Jeffery D. HoughtonWritten by the scholars who first developed the theory of self-leadership, Self-Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Personal Excellence by Christopher P. Neck, Charles C. Manz, and Jeffery D. Houghton offers powerful yet practical advice for leading oneself to personal excellence. Grounded in the most recently published, cutting-edge self-leadership research, this milestone book is based on a simple yet revolutionary principle: first learn to lead yourself, and you will then be able to effectively lead others. This inclusive approach to self-motivation and self-influence equips readers with the strategies and tips they need to build a strong foundation in the study of management, as well as enhancing their own personal effectiveness. The updated Second Edition resonates with today’s students by featuring contemporary examples and showcasing a greater degree of diversity throughout. New to this Edition Self-Leadership Research features have been updated or replaced to offer the most up-to-date, cutting-edge research, exposing students to timely developments in the field. Real-World Self-Leadership Cases and new Profiles in Self-Leadership are updated to feature new, contemporary personalities that will resonate with today’s diverse students, with more cases featuring women and/or people of color. Self-Leadership in the Movies features have been updated to reflect contemporary people and movies that showcase a greater degree of diversity, offering students relatable, exciting examples to keep them engaged. All in-text examples and supporting citations have been updated.
Self-Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Personal Excellence
by Dr. Christopher P. Neck Dr. Charles C. Manz Dr. Jeffery D. HoughtonWritten by the scholars who first developed the theory of self-leadership, Self-Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Personal Excellence by Christopher P. Neck, Charles C. Manz, and Jeffery D. Houghton offers powerful yet practical advice for leading oneself to personal excellence. Grounded in the most recently published, cutting-edge self-leadership research, this milestone book is based on a simple yet revolutionary principle: first learn to lead yourself, and you will then be able to effectively lead others. This inclusive approach to self-motivation and self-influence equips readers with the strategies and tips they need to build a strong foundation in the study of management, as well as enhancing their own personal effectiveness. The updated Second Edition resonates with today’s students by featuring contemporary examples and showcasing a greater degree of diversity throughout. New to this Edition Self-Leadership Research features have been updated or replaced to offer the most up-to-date, cutting-edge research, exposing students to timely developments in the field. Real-World Self-Leadership Cases and new Profiles in Self-Leadership are updated to feature new, contemporary personalities that will resonate with today’s diverse students, with more cases featuring women and/or people of color. Self-Leadership in the Movies features have been updated to reflect contemporary people and movies that showcase a greater degree of diversity, offering students relatable, exciting examples to keep them engaged. All in-text examples and supporting citations have been updated.
Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager
by Lawrence Hawkins Ken Blanchard Susan FowlerKen Blanchard's phenomenal bestselling classic The One Minute Manager explores the skills needed to become an effective self leader. Now, Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager clearly and thoroughly reveals how power, freedom, and autonomy come from having the right mind-set and the skills needed to take personal responsibility for success.In this captivating business parable, number one New York Times bestselling author Ken Blanchard, with coauthors Susan Fowler and Laurence Hawkins, tells the story of Steve, a young advertising executive who is about to lose his job. During a series of talks with a gifted magician named Cayla, Steve comes to realize the power of taking responsibility for his situation and not playing the victim. Passing along the knowledge she has learned from the One Minute Manager, Cayla teaches Steve the three skills of self leadership. These three techniques not only empower him to keep his job but show him what he needs to know in order to keep growing, learning, and achieving.For twenty-five years, millions of managers in Fortune 500 companies and small businesses nationwide have followed Ken Blanchard's management method, thus increasing their productivity, job satisfaction, and personal prosperity. Now, discover Ken Blanchard's newest techniques in Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager and experience the profitability that has been achieved by applying his management lessons.
Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager Revised Edition: Gain the Mindset and Skillset for Getting What You Need to Succeed
by Ken Blanchard Susan Fowler Laurence HawkinsThe co-author of the phenomenal New York Times bestselling classic The One Minute Manager® explores the skills needed to become an effective self leader in this essential work, now updated throughout.Just as Ken Blanchard’s phenomenal bestselling classic The One Minute Manager gives leaders the three secrets to managing others, so this follow-up book gives people the three secrets to managing themselves. In Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager, readers will learn that accepting personal responsibility for their own success leads to power, freedom, and autonomy.Through a captivating business parable, Ken Blanchard and coauthors Susan Fowler and Laurence Hawkins show readers how to apply the world-renowned Situational Leadership® II method to their own development. The story centers on Steve, a young advertising executive who is about to lose his job. Through a series of talks with a One Minute Manager protégé named Cayla, Steve learns the three secrets of self leadership. His newfound skills not only empower Steve to keep his job, but also show him how to ditch his victim mentality to continue growing, learning, and achieving. For decades, millions of managers in Fortune 500 companies and small businesses around the world have followed Ken Blanchard’s management methods to increase productivity, job satisfaction, and personal prosperity. Now, this newly revised edition of Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager empowers people at every level of the organization to achieve success.
Self-Leadership in Social Work: Reflections from Practice
by Bill MckitterickThis book is a call for confident, skilled and knowledgeable practice in social work. The current managerialist agenda has restricted judgement and the exercise of discretion in the profession, and, more damagingly, has played down the social justice components of social work, as well as the responsibilities for therapeutic and change-orientated interventions. This book explores how, through strong self-leadership, social workers can both explain and demonstrate how social work can achieve positive change. Offering a fresh and innovative view on leadership for social workers, managers of social services and social work students at all levels, the book identifies tactics and strategies to provide leadership both within a team and in senior positions.
Self-Leadership und Führung: Theorien, Modelle und praktische Umsetzung
by Marco Furtner Urs BaldeggerIn diesem Lehrbuch zur Mitarbeiterführung, das sich inzwischen zum Standardlehrbuch für Selbstführung und Führung entwickelt hat, erläutern die Autoren wichtige Entwicklungen und Modelle der Führungsforschung. Das Alleinstellungsmerkmal des Buches liegt insbesondere darin, dass sowohl die „innere“ (Self-Leadership) als auch die „äußere“ Führung betrachtet und miteinander in Beziehung gesetzt werden. In einem neu hinzugekommenen Kapitel werden die innere und äußere Führung zudem mit dem dynamischen Führungsverhalten verknüpft.Auf Basis aktueller Erkenntnisse aus der Führungsforschung und der Psychologie beschreiben Marco Furtner und Urs Baldegger den Entwicklungsprozess zu einer erfolgreichen Spitzenführungskraft des 21. Jahrhunderts. Eine solche Führungskraft „transformiert“ ihre Mitarbeiter, indem sie deren Self-Leadership-Fähigkeiten entwickelt und ihnen hohe Autonomie und Selbstbestimmung gewährt. Die Umsetzung in die Praxis erleichtern eine umfassende Fallstudie, Diskussionsfragen, Zusammenfassungen und Begriffserklärungen. Für die 3. Auflage wurde das Lehrbuch wiederum vollständig überarbeitet und aktualisiert.
Self Made: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker
by A’Lelia BundlesThe book behind the Netflix series, starring Octavia Spencer'One of the most fabulous African-American figures of the twentieth century' Ishmael ReedMadam Walker was the first free-born child in her family, growing up in abject poverty in post-Civil War America. From humble beginnings, she overcame societal prejudice, family betrayals and epic business rivalries to pioneer cosmetics that revolutionised black hair care, build a beauty empire, and become one of the wealthiest self-made women in America. Not only an astute businesswoman, but a passionate activist and philanthropist, Madam Walker provided jobs and training for thousands of African American women across the country, and used her wealth to fight for equality, forming friendships with important civil rights voices such as W. E. B. Du Bois, Booker T. Washington and Ida B. Wells-Barnett along the way. Drawn from more than two decades of research by her great-great-granddaughter, journalist and historian A'Lelia Bundles, Self Made is the definitive biography of Madam Walker's inspirational life and an illuminating insight into the larger African American struggle in the early twentieth century.'An important piece of history' Washington Post'A fascinating portrait of an astonishing woman' Kirkus ReviewsPreviously published as On Her Own Ground
Self Made: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker
by A’Lelia BundlesThe book behind the new Netflix series, starring Octavia Spencer'One of the most fabulous African-American figures of the twentieth century' Ishmael ReedMadam Walker was the first free-born child in her family, growing up in abject poverty in post-Civil War America. From humble beginnings, she overcame societal prejudice, family betrayals and epic business rivalries to pioneer cosmetics that revolutionised black hair care, build a beauty empire, and become one of the wealthiest self-made women in America. Not only an astute businesswoman, but a passionate activist and philanthropist, Madam Walker provided jobs and training for thousands of African American women across the country, and used her wealth to fight for equality, forming friendships with important civil rights voices such as W. E. B. Du Bois, Booker T. Washington and Ida B. Wells-Barnett along the way. Drawn from more than two decades of research by her great-great-granddaughter, journalist and historian A'Lelia Bundles, Self Made is the definitive biography of Madam Walker's inspirational life and an illuminating insight into the larger African American struggle in the early twentieth century.Previously published as On Her Own Ground(P) 2020 Simon & Schuster Audio
Self-Made: Build a Big Life from a Small Business
by Olivia CarrRewrite your narrative and create a legacy by building a business, your way From Olivia Carr, founder of Shhh Silk, Self-Made: Build a Big Life from a Small Business is an inspirational and practical guide that will empower you to grow a profitable, successful business, no matter your stage of life. A mother at a young age, and without formal qualifications, in her twenties Olivia found herself struggling with climbing debt. Self-Made is the story of how she turned her life around in her thirties and founded Shhh Silk: a multi-million-dollar brand loved by women globally. But more than that, Self-Made is a blueprint that will show you how you can do it too. In Self-Made, Olivia candidly shares her years of hard-won business know-how. You’ll benefit from strategies she developed to stay positive and achieve success, even when the odds are stacked against you. Whatever your industry — ecommerce, bricks and mortar, or side hustle — this is a handbook for taking control of your business and your life. Through practical exercises and step-by-step action plans, you’ll learn how to: Embrace the 6 key traits of a successful entrepreneur Develop a money-making mindset and get to grips with the realities of cash flow and profitability Grow your business, grow your team, and scale up sustainably — even in uncertain times Create an engaging brand story, with PR strategies for building your clients, using influencer marketing, and going viral Balance the challenges of leadership with your own personal growth and wellbeing Self-Made reveals what it takes to build a sustainable, profit-generating business — and the steps you can take to face uncertainty, thrive despite adversity, and realise your dreams. This book will inspire and empower you to overcome setbacks, build your resilience, and use what you have to create the life you really want.
Self-Made: Generate Your Wealth Like a Millionaire! (Self-made Ser.)
by Brian Koslow Dr. Meryl KoslowThe renowned success coach reveals the three fundamental principles for building wealth in this practical and inspirational guide.Making a lot of money is easy—once you know how. This is the reason the rich tend to get richer. When you have this knowledge and put it into action, your financial destiny isn’t simply left to chance. In Self-Made, renowned success coach Brian Koslow teaches you how to make powerful choices that lead to greater profits. You’ll learn how to maintain a “Wealth Mind-Set,” build “Mutually Advantageous Relationships,” and develop “Millionaire Skills.”Presented in an easy-to-read format with summaries, millionaire tips, and exercises, Self-Made is the ultimate study guide for success. By putting Brian’s advice into action, you will increase your effectiveness at creating wealth and finally control your financial destiny!
Self Made: The Definitive Guide to Business Start-up success
by Bianca Miller-Cole Byron ColeSELF-MADE IS A TRULY DEFINITIVE GUIDE; A 'GO-TO' BOOK FOR ALL ENTREPRENEURS AT ANY STAGE OF BUSINESS.This authoritative, focused guide by two of the UK's brightest young entrepreneurs - The Apprentice runner-up, Bianca Miller and serial entrepreneur, Byron Cole - is a comprehensive toolkit for anyone who wants to make a success of running their own business. Featuring interviews with well known entrepreneurs, entertainers and industry experts, the book covers every tier of the business development process, from start-up to exit, offering practical, implementable and global advice on the start up process.De-coding the jargon that is prevalent in business circles today, this book provides straightforward advice on converting an innovative business concept into a commercially viable proposition. It will help you to avoid the costly common mistakes of many who have gone before you, and create a sustainable enterprise that will flourish.Read Self Made and run your own business without fear of failure.
Self Made: The definitive guide to business startup success
by Bianca Miller-Cole Byron ColeSELF-MADE IS A TRULY DEFINITIVE GUIDE; A 'GO-TO' BOOK FOR ALL ENTREPRENEURS AT ANY STAGE OF BUSINESS.This authoritative, focused guide by two of the UK's brightest young entrepreneurs - The Apprentice runner-up, Bianca Miller and serial entrepreneur, Byron Cole - is a comprehensive toolkit for anyone who wants to make a success of running their own business. Featuring interviews with well known entrepreneurs, entertainers and industry experts, the book covers every tier of the business development process, from start-up to exit, offering practical, implementable and global advice on the start up process.De-coding the jargon that is prevalent in business circles today, this book provides straightforward advice on converting an innovative business concept into a commercially viable proposition. It will help you to avoid the costly common mistakes of many who have gone before you, and create a sustainable enterprise that will flourish.Read Self Made and run your own business without fear of failure.
Self Made: The definitive guide to business startup success
by Bianca Miller-Cole Byron ColeYOUR COMPLETE BUSINESS START UP TOOLKITWritten by The Apprentice finalist Bianca Miller-Cole and entrepreneur Byron Cole, this book is an inspiring, wide-ranging handbook for entrepreneurs which combines practical tips with energetic advice on personal branding and thriving in business.SELF MADE IS A TRULY DEFINITIVE GUIDE; A 'GO-TO' BOOK FOR ALL ENTREPRENEURS AT ANY STAGE OF BUSINESS.This authoritative, focused guide by two of the UK's brightest young entrepreneurs - The Apprentice runner-up, Bianca Miller-Cole and serial entrepreneur, Byron Cole - is a comprehensive toolkit for anyone who wants to make a success of running their own business. Featuring interviews with well-known entrepreneurs, entertainers and industry experts, the book covers every tier of the business development process, from start-up to exit, offering practical, implementable and global advice on the start up process.De-coding the jargon that is prevalent in business circles today, this book provides straightforward advice on converting an innovative business concept into a commercially viable proposition. It will help you to avoid the costly common mistakes of many who have gone before you, and create a sustainable enterprise that will flourish.Listen to Self Made and run your own business without fear of failure.(P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Self Made: Becoming Empowered, Self-Reliant, and Rich in Every Way
by Suze Orman Nely GalánFor readers of #GIRLBOSS and viewers of Shark Tank--a global revolution in entrepreneurship is under way, inspiring women to blaze a trail of financial self-reliance and become self-made. Featuring a foreword by Suze Orman. What does it mean to be self-made? It's not just about having money, but financial empowerment is where it begins. It means getting out of survival mode, where you are one problem away from catastrophe. It means changing your mindset from instant gratification to goal orientation. It means being able to sleep at night without worry. It means being rich in every way: rich in money, rich in family, rich in love, rich in time--abundant! For Nely Galán--entrepreneur, TV producer, and real estate mogul--helping women to become self-made is a movement and a mission. Galán pulls no punches. She is the straight-talking friend and mentor you've always wanted, and here she shares valuable, candid, no-nonsense lessons learned on her own path to becoming self-made ("There is no Prince Charming"; "Think like an immigrant"; "In your pain is your brand"; "Don't buy shoes, buy buildings!"). You'll read inspiring stories of women who started and grew businesses out of ingenuity, opportunity, and need. You'll find exercises to help you identify your goals and your strengths. You'll learn tips and tricks for saving money, making money, and finding "hidden money" that can help jump-start your self-made dreams. When you become self-made, the change in you inspires change in those around you, because one of the greatest rewards of a self-made life is seeing how the sparks from your personal revolution can light a fire in others. So come, join the Self-Made movement. The revolution starts inside of you!
The Self-made Billionaire Effect: How Extreme Producers Create Massive Value
by John Sviokla Mitch CohenImagine what Atari might have achieved if Steve Jobs had stayed there to develop the first massmarket personal computer. Or what Steve Case might have done for PepsiCo if he hadn't left for a gaming start-up that eventually became AOL. <P><P>What if Salomon Brothers had kept Michael Bloomberg, or Bear Stearns had exploited the inventive ideas of Stephen Ross? Scores of top-tier entrepreneurs worked for established corporations before they struck out on their own and became self-made billionaires. People like Mark Cuban, John Paul DeJoria, Sara Blakely, and T. Boone Pickens all built businesses--in some cases, multiple businesses--that are among today's most iconic brands. This fact raises two profound questions: Why couldn't their former employers hang on to to these extraordinarily talented people? And why are most big companies unable to create as much new value as the world's roughly 800 self-made billionaires? John Sviokla and Mitch Cohen decided to look more closely at self-made billionaires because creating $1 billion or more in value is an incredible feat. Drawing on extensive research and interviews, the authors concluded that many of the myths perpetuated about billionaires are simply not true. These billionaires aren't necessarily smarter, harder working, or luckier than their peers. They aren't all prodigies, crossing the billionaire finish line in their twenties. Nor, most of the time, do they create something brand-new: More than 80 percent of the billionaires in the research sample earned their billions in highly competitive industries. The key difference is what the authors call the "Producer" mind-set, in contrast with the far more pervasive "Performer" mind-set. Performers strive to excel in well-defined areas, and are important. But Producers are critical to any company looking to create massive value because they redefine what's possible, rather than simply meeting preexisting goals and standards. Combining sound judgment with imaginative vision, Producers think up entirely new products, services, strategies, and business models. Big companies tend to reward Performers and discourage the unconventional ways of Producers. But it's the latter who integrate multiple ideas, perspectives, and actions, and who trust their insights enough to make game-changing bets. This book breaks down the five critical habits of mind of massive value-creators, so you can learn how to identify, encourage, and retain such individuals--and maybe even become one yourself. The Self-made Billionaire Effect will forever change the way you think about talent and business value.
Self-Made Me
by Geoff BurchStop working for the man - break free and make sure you're getting paid what you're worth Stop slogging away 9 - 5 for a set salary (plus the overtime you inevitably do and don't get any credit for). Abandon the day job and go it alone. Start doing what you want to do, when you want to do it. There are currently 4 million self-employed people in the UK -be one of them, join them, set yourself free. It's not about becoming an entrepreneurial whiz-kid, it's about working the way you want to work, on the things you want to work on, and in the location you want to do it from. Remember, you don't have to sit in an office to get a job done. Self-Made Me shows you how to work how and where you want and earn exactly what you're worth - not what an employer wants to get away with giving you. Be your own boss and increase your value. It's never been easier to be self-employed than it is today, with increased communications, mobile working and outsourcing This straight-forward and engaging guide will help you make being self-employed a success Shows you how to get paid what you are actually worth, and how to work as hard or as little required to create the lifestyle you choose Self Made Me is for a new breed of people, and will show you how to make self-employment work for you.
The Self-Made Myth: And the Truth about How Government Helps Individuals and Businesses Succeed
by Brian Miller Mike Lapham&“Powerful, compelling, and well researched . . . demolishes what may be the most destructive myth in America.&” —David Korten, author of Agenda for a New Economy The Self-Made Myth exposes the false claim that business success is the result of heroic individual effort with little or no outside help. Brian Miller and Mike Lapham not only bust the myth; they present profiles of business leaders who recognize the public investments and supports that made their success possible—including Warren Buffett, Ben Cohen of Ben and Jerry&’s, New Belgium Brewing CEO Kim Jordan, and others. The book also thoroughly demolishes the claims of supposedly self-made individuals such as Donald Trump and Ross Perot. How we view the creation of wealth and individual success is critical because it shapes our choices on taxes, regulation, public investments in schools and infrastructure, CEO pay, and more. It takes a village to raise a business—and it&’s time to recognize that fact.