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  The Non Nonprofit - For-Profit...

  Steve Rothschild, Bill George

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  "The Non Nonprofit applies rigorous, real-world  business thinking to nonprofit organizations, government, and the  problem of intergenerational poverty... It is one that ought to be  studied carefully by policy makers, politicians, and all who want  to build a more productive and just society."-from the Foreword by  Bill George       Solving pervasive social problems like systemic poverty requires  passion and creativity, but nonprofit leaders know they must also  achieve tangible results. Fortunately for nonprofit leaders and  social entrepreneurs, the same business principles that drive the  world's best companies can be easily transferred to the realm of  nonprofits. We should give up on the policies and principles that  don't work, and adopt those principles that have been shown  to work in organizations of all types. We need to be pragmatists,  not ideologues or idealists.  Steve Rothschild is the founder of Twin Cities RISE!, a  trailblazing organization devoted to poverty reduction. RISE!  has succeeded where so many other organizations have failed because  its efforts are designed around seven time-tested business  principles. They are:    Have a Clear and Appropriate Purpose.  Measure What Counts.  Be Market Driven.  Create Economic Value from Social Benefit.  Create Mutual Accountability.  Support Personal Empowerment.  Be Learning Driven.           Steve left corporate America (he was a top executive at General  Mills at the time) to found RISE!, having grown increasingly  concerned by the poverty and lack of opportunity he saw all around  his home town. But he brought to his social enterprise the same  business principles, drive, and accountability that made him so  successful in business circles. Here, he shows other enterprises  how to adopt these same business strategies to create better  results. All stakeholders will find this fascinating and useful,  including business leaders, social entrepreneurs, nonprofit  practitioners, government officials, philanthropists, policy  makers, advocates, and concerned citizens.  This book has applications nationally, internationally,  regionally, and locally. It responds to the Obama administration's  search for new approaches to solve systemic social problems. As  insightful as it is inspiring, The Non Nonprofit will  maximize the positive impact of any organization.

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  I Have To Give A Presentation...

  Jude Westerfield

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  In this useful guide, Jude Westerfield gives tips on "overcoming your fears, using Powerpoint, and organizing your presentation." Have you ever gotten butterflies before speaking in public? Have you ever felt unprepared? With a few quick and easy steps, Westerfield will have you on your way to being a confident and organized speaker. Narrator Brian Keeler clearly voices each key point in this effective guidebook.

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  The Law of Success in Sixteen...

  Napoleon Hill

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  The Law of Success in 16 Lessons was initially published in 1928 as a multi-volume correspondence course.
  According to Hill, the work was commissioned at the request of Andrew Carnegie, at the conclusion of a multi-day interview with Hill. It was allegedly based upon interviews with over 100 American millionaires, including self-made industrial giants such as: Henry Ford, J. P. Morgan, John D. Rockefeller, Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, over 500 of the most successful people of the planet across nearly 20 years. The Law of Success was first presented as a lecture, and was delivered by its author in many major cities and in many smaller localities throughout the United States over a period of more than seven years.
  Each of these editions were given to many of the most successful businessmen of the day, self-made billionaires, inventors, Presidents, and others who shaped and built modern America; all of whom had contributed to the book's content.

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  Optimizing Strategy For Results...

  Ron Price, BSc Mwololo Waema

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  From foundation to fully optimizedEvery executive acknowledges the importance of having a business strategy, but when it comes to creating and implementing a strategy for their organization, the “how” and “what” of strategic planning becomes elusive. In their manuscript, Optimizing Strategy for Results, authors Waema, Price, and Baiya give leaders the tools, processes, and step-by-step instructions to—•	Establish a proven framework for creating a strategy that can be dynamic and responsive•	Address the importance of creating a culture aligned to create and execute on this strategy•	Align the diversities of people’s talent, skills, and passions as a key component of leveraging their strengths throughout the strategy continuum.Strategy is a process, not an event. When it is done well, strategy includes great preparation over time, vigorous debate about what should and should not be a part of the strategy commitment, meticulous planning, ongoing focus, regular review, meaningful evaluation, and learning. Optimizing Strategy for Results will teach readers how to prepare for, create, and optimize strategy to achieve results.

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  Summary of Adam Fisher’s Valley...

  Falcon Press

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  Summary of Adam Fisher’s Valley of Genius is an account of how a region of California became the central hub for technological innovation in the latter half of the twentieth century. Journalist and author Adam Fisher walks readers through the creation of several technology industries, using interviews from engineers, programmers, inventors, and investors to explain the cultures behind each digital revolution...

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  The Pin Drop Principle -...

  David Lewis, G. Riley Mills

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  Sixty to eighty percent of our first impression of another person  speaking is solidified within the first 4 minutes of their  communication. In fact, studies have shown that up to 93% of our  perception of that speaker is based solely on the delivery of their  message, with the words being secondary. The Pin Drop  Principle is a step-by-step master class for managers at all  level wishing to become a more confident, credible and engaging  communicator-no matter the audience, no matter the message.  Authored by founders of one the of the most groundbreaking  communication skills training firms in the world-Pinnacle  Performance Company-The Pin Drop Principle introduces  readers to the same set of performance-based delivery techniques  relating to body language, vocal quality and intention that  professional actors (and great communicators) have used  successfully for centuries, and which Pinnacle teaches to more than  3,000 professionals every year.   The Pin Drop Principle and the Pinnacle Method approaches  the concept of effective communication from a unique angle: it  focuses on the importance of putting passion and purpose behind  your words by using the actor and presenter's secret weapons:  objective and intention. The only way to be truly engaging when you  are communicating is to clearly identify your objective and  activate your intention to give your message meaning and relevance  for the recipient--so that they walk away knowing why your message  is important and what is in it for them. The more proficient  communicators are at focusing on objective and intention the more  successful they will be when communicating-in business and in life.  Using each of its chapters as individual "building blocks," The  Pin Drop Principle empowers managers with the essential tools  required for effective communication. Topics include vocal  dynamics, gestures and movements, storytelling, and other  cornerstones of communicating well.   Accessible to anyone who routinely needs to present their ideas,  convey feedback effectively, conduct difficult conversations, and  persuade others--from first level managers to seasoned  executives-The Pin Drop Principle is a must-read.

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