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Take Charge of Your Money and Invest in Your Future

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Too much debt? Not enough savings? Stop your whining and get to work. It's time to become a battle-ready financial warrior, prepared to tackle any money challenge. Modeled on the Soldier's Handbook, which is issued to all new U.S. Army recruits, Soldier of Finance is a no-nonsense, military-style training manual to overcoming financial obstacles and building lasting wealth. 

Written by Jeff Rose, a Certified Financial Planner(t) and army veteran with extensive combat experience, the book is divided into 14 modules, each section covering an essential element of financial success. You will learn how to: 
*	Evaluate your position and commit to change 
*	Target and methodically eliminate debt 
*	Clean up your credit report 
*	Create tactical budgets 
*	Build emergency savings 
*	Invest for the short and long term 
*	Determine an affordable mortgage size, insurance needs, and more.

Complete with tales from the trenches and useful tools including quizzes, debriefings, and more-Soldier of Finance is the survival guide you need to face down your finances and bring order and prosperity to your life.

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12 Simple Steps for Selling More Than You Ever Thought Possible

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Based on more than 40 years of selling experiencein virtually all product categories and market conditions, Unlimited Sales Success shows that these proven sales skills are learnableby anyone. Highlighting practical, time-tested principles including:  The psychology of selling: your own mindset is just as important as your customers
 Personal sales planning and time management: whether you work for yourself or someone else, great planning equals great success
 Prospecting power: get more and better appointments
 Consultative and relationship selling: position yourself as a partner with the account
 Identifying needs accurately: youll know how to arouse their interest and overcome objections
 Influencing customer behavior: learn what triggers quick buying decisions
 Closing the sale: the five best methods ever discovered
 And more Unlimited Sales Success is loaded with eye-opening facts and exercises, peppered with stories of great selling techniques in action, and organized into a use-it-now approach that will help you become a top sales professionalstarting today.

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How the Information Tidal Wave is Driving New Business Opportunities

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The Internet used to be a tool for telling your customers about your business. Now its real value lies in what it tells you about them. Every move your customers make online can be tracked, catalogued, and analyzed to better understand their preferences and predict their future behavior. And with mobile technology like smartphones, customers are online almost every second of every day. The companies that succeed going forward will be those that learn to leverage this torrent of informationwithout being drowned by it. Balancing examples from giants like Amazon, Home Depot, and Ford with newer players like Rovio, Groupon, and scores of niche-market winners, Data Crush examines the forces behind the explosive growth in data and reveals how the most innovative companies are responding to this challenge. The book clarifies the key drivers: the proliferation of big data generated by a never-ending range of online activities (and the mobility that enables much of it); the seemingly infinite array of digital commerce and entertainment pathways; and the rising growth of Cloud computing. These and other factors combine to create an overwhelming universe of valuable informationall constantly updated in real time with billions of mouse clicks each day. Its daunting, but with this onslaught of information comes tremendous opportunityand Data Crush will help you make sense of it all.

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Unleash Your Creativity for Better Customer Solutions and Extraordinary Results

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When it comes to strategies, salespeople usually veer toward one of two extremes: operating analytically...or by the seat of their pants. In this groundbreaking book on sales creativity, readers will learn how to integrate the right-brain aptitude for innovation with the left-brain affinity for logic and process. The result is a fresh, dynamic approach that addresses customers needs while expanding the salespersons entire way of thinking. Packed with real-life examples and powerful principles, The Innovative Sale reveals how to:  Define the sales challenge
 Question assumptions and look for ways to reframe the problem
 Mine unrelated situations for fresh solutions
 Get comfortable with feeling lost as you explore new directions
 Break some rules and learn to grow with the flow The Innovative Sale draws on the work of pioneering geniuses in design, architecture, and the arts to help salespeople develop a predictable creative process. With the tools and tips of this game-changing book in hand, theyll unleash their own unique powers of intuition and innovation, and land more sales than ever beforein ways they never imagined possible.

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Time Management (The Brian Tracy Success Library)

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More than any other practice in your career, your ability to manage time will determine your success or failure. Its a simple equation. The better you use your time, the more you will accomplish, and the greater your rewards will be. This pocket-sized guide reveals 21 proven time management techniques you can use immediately to gain two or more productive hours every day. Featuring the strategies that business expert Brian Tracy has identified as the most effective and that he himself employs, this handy volume reveals how you can:  Handle endless interruptions, meetings, emails, and phone calls
 Identify your key result areas
 Allocate enough time for top priority responsibilities
 Batch similar tasks to preserve focus and make the most of each minute
 Overcome procrastination
 Determine what to delegate and what to eliminate
 Utilize Program Evaluation and Review Techniques to work back ward from the future...and ensure your most important goals are met
 And more Filled with Brian Tracys trademark wisdom, this book will help you get more done, in less time...and with much less stress.

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Powerful Phrases for Successful Interviews

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Over 400 Ready-to-Use Words and Phrases That Will Get You the Job You Want

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The job market is awash with qualified applicants. Yet employers rarely select based solely on merit. Instead, most hiring decisions are gut-level evaluations made in the first few minutes of an interview. What people say determines who lands a job and who does not. 
Hiring expert Tony Beshara knows the words that trigger yes in the minds of employersand in his handy new book, he arms candidates with hundreds of ready-to-use responses to even the toughest interview questions. Covering entry-level to executive positions and encompassing all industries, this quick-reference guide propels job seekers through every stage of the process. Readers learn power phrases to:  Get their foot in the door
 Clearly communicate their skills, strengths, and experienceand why they would be a perfect fit
 Make a great impression at the crucial opening and close
 Score high on the likability factor
 Dispel lingering concerns about work history
 Give follow-up emails real impact
 Negotiate a strong job offer
 And more After all, when its time to choose between a candidate who is perfect on paper and one who is persuasive in person, theres no contest. Powerful Phrases for Successful Interviews gives you the right words to make the difference every time.

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Inside sales is overtaking field salesand driving profits! Businesses now rely on it to generate up to 50% of their revenue. The exploding demand for inside sales leaders means that top reps are being promoted even if they are unprepared for management. Despite their expertise with traditional techniques, many dont get the new world of Sales 2.0. They dont know how to train their teams in social selling, digital communications, and disruptive content creation, skills that are absolutely vital in todays sales environment. The pressure to produce can be crushing, but the guidance provided has been minimal...until now. Smart Sales Manager shows readers how they can lead their inside sales squads to successfrom hiring and motivating to training, coaching, and more, including:  Customer 2.0: Selling to the new elusive buyer
 Tools 2.0: Choosing the best sales productivity and intelligence tools for their team
 Talent 2.0: Hiring, training, and retaining inside sales superheroes
 Managers cheat sheets: Motivational strategies to salvage deals, engage employees, and boost managerial clout. Complete with real-life examples and smart sales strategies, this indispensable resource will bring managers up to speed fast.

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Excite Customers, Generate Buzz, and Energize Your Brand with the Power of Social Media

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If youre not social, its like youre not even there. Thats how critical social media marketing has become. Businesses everywhere are struggling to adapt, but transitioning from traditional marketing to online engagement is fraught with questions, such as: How much is a Facebook like worth? How can you effectively engage online influencers? What are the best dashboards for monitoring multiple social channels simutaneously? How do you keep it all going around the clock?

For more than a decade, author Jeremy Goldman has helped companies inject social into their processes. In Going Social, he explains the ins-and-outs of platforms such as Facebook,Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Foursquare, Instagram, Pinterest, and othersand shows readers how to:

 Formulate a social strategy
 Pinpoint their audience and where they live online
 Give their brand a unique voice and personality
 Get good at listening
 Create relevant, engaging content
 Identify and reward influencers
 Build strong bonds with bloggers
 Become truly customer-centric
 Avoid pitfalls when possibleand respond to negative feedback when a misstep is made
 Cultivate brand spokespeople
 Use targeting to engage more effectively
 Turn employees into social marketers
 Engage with ROI in mind

The digital landscape offers unprecedented opportunities to breathe new life into brands, spread the word about products, and magnify loyalty. Featuring insights from entrepreneurs, social media directors, community managers, bloggers, and other experts, Going Social is an indispensable guide to connecting with customers in the brave new social frontier.

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An Amazingly Simple Way to Take Control of Your Finances Once and for All

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Anyone suffering under the crushing weight of debt knows how impossible it can seem to find a way out. Its overwhelmingand the more complicated the proposed solution, the harder it is to stick with it.

Thats why The Debt-Free Spending Plan is SIMPLE. It doesnt require sifting through chapters of high-minded financial advice or digging up your past spend ing history. It assumes you need help RIGHT NOW, and gives it to you. You will learn to:

 Downsize expenses without feeling deprived
 Allocate money as it comes in and put together an easy-to-manage bill-paying plan
 Adjust for inevitable overspend ing
 Pay off debt without gouging expenses and (believe it or not) start saving

The plan is clear, easy, and takes just five minutes a dayand it doesnt matter if you make $14,000 or $14 million. With straightforward daily spending strategies and effortless expense tracking tools, you will soon find yourself on the road to financial freedomall before the next billing cycle.

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Inside the Women's Power Circles That Are Changing the Face of Business

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More women are running major companies than ever before. While still far 
      too few in number, these female heads of industry are the forerunners of 
      a radical shift in power now underway. During the past few years, 
      womens groups have been coalescing in every major American city. 
      Formidable ladies across professions are convening at unprecedented 
      rates, forming salons, dinner groups, and networking circlesand 
      collaborating to achieve clout and success. A new girls network is 
      alive and set to hyperdrive.
    
    
      
    
    
      Stiletto Network is about those groups: the Power Bitches, 
      Brazen Hussies and S.L.U.T.S.: Successful Ladies Under Tremendous 
      Stress. Its about what happens when bright, extraordinary womenfrom 
      captains of industry to aspiring entrepreneurscome together to 
      celebrate and unwind, debate and compare notes. But its also about what 
      happens when they leave the table, when the talking stops and the action 
      starts. Its about how they mine their collective intelligence to 
      realize their dreams or champion a cause, how they lift up their friends 
      and push them forward, how they join forces to ensure each woman gets 
      what she needsbe it information, an introduction, a partnership, or a 
      landmark deal.
    
    
      
    
    
      This is the first book to shed light on this groundbreaking movement. 
      Sharing story after story of women banding together to help other women, Stiletto 
      Network is both a call to action and an inside look at a better way 
      of doing business.

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Powerful Tools for Staying Calm, Confident, and Productive When the Pressure's On

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From overflowing priority lists to power-hungry colleagues to nagging parental guilt, stress is the defining characteristic of most of our lives. Real help is herean all-encompassing, stress-busting tool kit that goes far beyond breathing exercises and visualization techniques. Such one-size-fits-all methods are no match for the stressors we experience daily in our overcomplicated lives.

Whether you have too many projects, your confidence is flagging, or you are clashing with a coworker, Success Under Stress provides a flexible array of strategies. You will learn how to:

 Adjust your perspective to see opportunity instead of obstacles
 Alter your physiology to get focused when overwhelmed, energized when exhausted, and calm when wired
 Change the problem to prevent the stress from returning

All in all, Success Under Stress offers a veritable arsenal of magic bullet solutionshundreds of situation-specific, quick-acting tips for defusing stress and boosting productivity. Complete with quizzes, examples, exercises, and more, this practical book helps you gain control, exude calmness and confidence amidst everyday chaos, and achieve the success you richly deserve.

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The Fearless Entrepreneur's Guide to Chasing Your Dreams and Breaking Out on Your Own

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As a recent college graduate, there is no better time to take risksespecially when it comes to making career choices. Too often, young employees find themselves in unfulfilling jobs with little chance of advancement. But with the right advice, they can strike out on their own and chase their dreams. Author Robert Tuchman knows what it takes to break free of a frustrating job and build a career on your own terms.  In Young Guns, he shows readers how to start out on a business venture, how to gain a client base, how to keep those clients, and what they need to sacrifice along the way in order to succeed. Young entrepreneurs will learn how to:   formulate their great idea  identify their strengths  develop a realistic business plan  get out and meet the right people  capitalize a venture  make a business stand out in a crowded marketplace  find and get along with a business partner Filled with real-life examples of entrepreneurs under 35 who have made it to the top, this is the book that will show readers how to go for the gold and lead a passionate, daring, and successful life.

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What You Need to Know That Your Lender Won't Tell You

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Anyone who wants to get the best deal when financing a home needs to be armed with a little insider advice. The second edition of Mortgage Confidential lets readers in on what lenders really look for before they approve a loan, options they wont often divulge, which costs they have control over, and little-known sources of down payment money. Including up-to-the-minute information on new licensing and disclosure rules and the latest eligibility requirements, the book shows readers how to: Complete the loan application to maximize their chances of approval  Steer clear of credit repair scams  Pay zero closing costs  Qualify for the lowest rates  Avoid origination charges  Determine whether paying points can save them money  Identify a rip-off loan program  Refinanceeven if their equity has dropped  And more! Whether looking into securing a mortgage for the first time or seeking to refinance, Mortgage Confidential gives readers the confidence and information necessary to get through this complicated process and find the ideal loan for their needs.

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Breakthrough Sessions That Will Revolutionize the Way You Work

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Wasting time in pointless meetings....Its the bane of work lifeand the one thing that never seems to change. But meetings can be highly effective, says Martin Murphy, who has helped a Whos Who of corporate clients transform timesapping meetings into breakthrough sessions that are truly productive. His strategy is not simply to speed them up or make them more palatable with flashier facilitation. Rather, the key is to upend the entire concept of meetings. That means throwing out traditional protocols and using one of four new collaboration models to get more done, faster than ever before. These sessions address: Issues management: identify, rank, and resolve issuespromoting critical concerns to Action Plan status  Problem solving: thirty-minute sessions for solving complex problems  Innovation: discover the billion-dollar idea that lurks in every organization  Strategic planning: stripped-down protocols for the kind of ongoing, realtime planning required in todays fast-paced economy In an era when innovation and speed-to-market rule, No More Pointless Meetings leverages the creativity and knowledge of an organizations peoplea potent resource that conventional meetings ignore.

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Ensuring Leadership Continuity and Building Talent from Within

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As baby boomers continue to retire en masse from executive suites, managerial offices, and specialized or technical jobs, the question iswho will take their places? This loss of valuable institutional memory has made it apparent that no organization can afford to be without a strong succession program. Now in its fourth edition, Effective Succession Planning provides the tools organizations need to establish, revitalize, or revise their own succession planning and management (SP&M) programs. The book has been fully updated to address challenges brought on by sea changes such as globalization, recession, technology, and the aftereffects of the terror attacks. It features new sections on identifying and assessing competencies and future needs; management vs. technical succession planning; and ethics and conduct; and new chapters on integrating recruitment and retention strategies with succession planning programs. This edition incorporates the results of two extensive new surveys, and includes a Quick Start guide to help begin immediate implementation as well as a CD-ROM packed with assessments, checklists, customizable guides, and other practical tools.

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Mastering the ability to handle difficult people and disruptive behaviors has always been a critical career skill. Working with Difficult People defines nine fundamental types of difficult people and gives readers a complete system for opening lines of communication, resolving differences, and avoiding office headaches. Readers will learn how to:

understand their own reactions to different kinds of difficult people  explore the interrelationship between themselves and the problematic employee  practice healthier responses to those who make their lives miserable

This revised edition includes an action plan for preparing for encounters and confrontations as well as all-new verbal self-defense tips, guidance on how to master power dynamics, and ways to differentiate between situational issues and psychological ones. Packed with new, updated information, this is an indispensable guide for dealing with the most difficult people in the workplace.

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Michael Singer Dobson, William Lundin, Kathleen Lundin

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12 Steps to Power Presence demonstrates ways managers can improve their presence strategically and tactically to develop the trust of their people so that they can accomplish their goals and the goals of the organization. There are 12 chapters that will guide you through the process of discovering, developing, and delivering on your leadership presence.

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Parenting an Adult with Disabilities or Special Needs

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Everything You Need to Know to Plan for and Protect Your Child's Future

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Every parent of a child with disabilities knows just how overwhelming and frustrating it can be. When these children enter adulthood, the difficulties can become even greater. Many parents are tempted to keep their children at home, believing that they will be safer and happier under their care. But adults with special needs deserve the same chance at a happy life as everyone else. As the mother of an adult child with disabilities, Peggy Lou Morgan has years of experience dealing with the challenges these adults face every day. She believes that the most loving thing parents can do for their children is to prepare them to leave home in a way that works best for them. In Parenting an Adult with Disabilities or Special Needs, she gives parents invaluable advice on:

teaching their adult child to be a self-advocate  helping their child cope with relationships  helping their child find a good vocational program  finding an apartment and a roommate  understanding government programs that can help their children while they become more independent

Compassionate and thorough, this guide will help readers to ensure that their children leave the nest with confidence and joy.

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Eight Simple Rules for Finding Work You Love

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The secret to life is doing the work we are meant to do. As the longtime host of a radio show devoted to helping people find work they love, Maureen Anderson has often invited listeners in to hear firsthand accounts of people who not only relish their work, but live without regret. The Career Clinic is filled with intimate, revealing, and inspiring stories of career transitions that led to fulfillment, meaning, and peace. . .and offers suggestions for how others can make them too. Readers will find plenty of practical guidance on how to make the leap from the 9-to-5 doldrums to a love affair with their career. From a fashion designer who became a psychotherapist, to a husband and wife who followed their dream to open a bookstore, to a secretary who became the famous editor of a legendary magazine, the book offers warmhearted advice and encouragement. Readers will learn how to find their place in the world, have fun, and say, Yes! to what truly makes them happy.

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A Caregiver's Guide to Dealing with the Tough Legal and Practical Issues

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For anyone who has ever cared for a person with Alzheimers, coping with the emotional, financial, and day-to-day issues can be grueling. While many people are aware of the physical effects of this disease, very few know how to handle the practical issues that can make dealing with a loved one or patient with Alzheimers that much more difficult. In The Alzheimer's Advisor, Vaughn E. James offers an empathetic and straightforward guide to the legal and ethical dilemmas associated with this disorder. Using real-life situations, the author offers invaluable advice on such topics as: estate planning  the emotional issues of caring for a patient with Alzheimers  how to cope with the cost of care  living wills, power of attorney, and guardianship  treatment and diagnosis  finding the right lawyer and paying for the cost of legal help  legal issues for the mobile Alzheimers patient From recognizing the early signs of the disease to understanding the legal implications, this is the one book that will enable caregivers, health-care practitioners, and family members to protect themselves and their loved ones.