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The Best Business Books of 2011

by Siobhan
Business & Careers / February 03, 2012

If you're looking for some good business reading, why not start with the best? Here are some business books that were highly praised in recent year-end review lists.

 

LeadershipNow.com Best Leadership Books of 2011 - See the full list

Lead with Purpose: Giving Your Organization a Reason to Believe in Itself, byJohn Baldoni (Amacom)

Consider: Harnessing the Power of Reflective Thinking In Your Organization, by Daniel Patrick Forrester (Palgrave Macmillan)

 

 

CEO Refresher.com Best Business Books of 2011 - See the full list

Make Your Own Rules: A Renegade Guide to Unconventional Success, by Wayne Rogers with Josh Young (Amacom)

Consider: Harnessing the Power of Reflective Thinking In Your Organization, by Daniel Patrick Forrester (Palgrave Macmillan)

 

Slow Down, Sell Faster!: Understand Your Customer's Buying Process and Maximize Your Sales, by Kevin Davis (Amacom)

The Elements of Power: Lessons on Leadership and Influence, by Terry R. Bacon (Amacom)

 

 

Full Engagement!: Inspire, Motivate, and Bring Out the Best in Your People, by Brian Tracy (Amacom)

Selling to Anyone Over the Phone: Connect With Every Customer; Generate Better Leads, Close More Sales, by Renee P. Walkup and Sandra McKee (Amacom)

 

 

CIO Insights10 Best IT-Business Books of 2011 - See the full list

The Power of Convergence: Linking Business Strategies and Technology Decisions to Create Sustainable Success, by Faisal Hoque, Lawrence M. Walsh and Diana L. Mirakaj (Amacom)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CIO Insights 11 Best Business Books for CIOs in 2011 - See the full list

The Elements of Power: Lessons on Leadership and Influence, by Terry R. Bacon (Amacom)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Axiom Business Book Awards - See the full list

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winning Bronze in the Career (Job Search, Career Advancement) Category:
What's Next?: Follow Your Passion and Find Your Dream Job, by Kerry Hannon

Winning Silver in the Business Ethics Category:
Rebuilding Trust in the Workplace: Seven Steps to Renew Confidence, Commitment, and Energy, by Dennis Reina and Michelle Reina (Berrett-Koehler Publishers)

Winning Silver in the Advertising/Markting/PR/Event Planning Category:
The Experience Effect: Engage Your Customers with a Consistent and Memorable Brand Experience, by Jim Joseph (Amacom)

Winning Gold in the Women in Business Category:
Wander Woman: How High-Achieving Women Find Contentment and Direction, by Marcia Reynolds (Berrett-Koehler Publishers)

 

ALA Booklist Top Ten Business Books of 2011 - See the full list

Make Your Own Rules: A Renegade Guide to Unconventional Success, by Wayne Rogers with Josh Young (Amacom)

Poisoned Legacy: The Human Cost of BP's Rise to Power, by Mike Magner (St. Martin's Press)

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Networking for People Who Hate Networking

by Dan
Business & Careers / August 31, 2010

One of the books that everyone was particularly excited about at the Raincoast Fall 2010 sales conference earlier this year was Networking for People who Hate Networking by Devora Zack (I think we could all relate!), and so we were really happy to see Macleans magazine review the book last week:

 

[Networking for People Who Hate Networking] starts with a reminder to introverts that they process the world differently. Whereas extroverts tend to discover “what they think by discussing their ideas,” introverts process by reflecting and thinking through, even writing down ideas. They shy away from meeting strangers. “If you don’t have the gift for chatter,” she writes, “focus on what you do have, a predisposition to watch and gather data. Tap into your high level of focus, combine deep listening with well-formed questions, and you need never be at a loss for conversation...”

Whereas extroverts dazzle with light banter, introverts excel in the aftermath of meetings and events with thoughtful follow-up. Focus on one or two people you’d like to keep in touch with, and send a personalized note via actual mail, referencing something they said from your introductory conversation. Or, if it’s an email, send an article or link relevant to your conversation. “Being thoughtful is better than just sending information about yourself, which can be perceived as too aggressive,” says Zack. “You’ll make a smashing second impression.”

Devora, who is a recognized expert in the field of leadership development, has also just recorded this new video about the book: 

 

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Creative, Inc. Stop Motion!

by Dan
Craft + Design & Typography / August 16, 2010

To celebrate the launch of Creative, Inc.: The Ultimate Guide to Running a Successful Freelance Business, authors Joy Deangdeelert Cho and Meg Mateo Ilasco have created this lovely stop motion book trailer:

In the mold of hipster classic Craft, Inc., Creative, Inc. will teach all types of creatives—illustrators, photographers, graphic designers, animators—how to build a successful business doing what they love. Meg and Joy explain everything from creating an outstanding portfolio to navigating the legal issues of starting a business. Accessible and full of practical advice, Creative, Inc. is an essential for anyone ready to strike out on their own.

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Women at Work

by Siobhan
Business & Careers / May 27, 2010

The latest issue of the Berrett-Koelher Publishers eNewsletter focuses on women in the workplace. They're not questioning whether women can or cannot do certain jobs (I like to think that question had been resolved by now), but instead how women work differently than men.

In their book, The Female Vision: Women's Real Power at Work, Sally Helgesen and Julie Johnson explore how women often see things differently than men, why this occurs, and how those observations inform women's actions in the workplace. She goes on to illustrate why these differences matter and how women’s vision can make a significant, positive difference in the workplace.

In a recent blog post, author Sally Helgesen writes about five ways in which women observe the world - and the workplace - differently than men do. As much as I resist sterotyping male and female behaviour, I can't help but seeing truth in her observations.

What do you think? What differences have you noticed between men and women's observations, attitudes or actions in the workplace?

Click here to read an excerpt from The Female Vision: Women's Real Power at Work.

 

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