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Timeless tips for succeeding in business and inspiring stories from those who made it to the top.

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How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age

How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age

Paperback - 2012

Though he never could have predicted technology's trajectory, Carnegie proves a wise and helpful teacher in this digital landscape. To demonstrate the man...Show more Though he never could have predicted technology's trajectory, Carnegie proves a wise and helpful teacher in this digital landscape. To demonstrate the many ways his lessons remain relevant, Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc., has reimagined his prescriptions and his advice for this difficult digital age. Show less

Though he never could have predicted technology's trajectory, Carnegie proves a wise and helpful teacher in this digital landscape. To demonstrate the man...Show more Though he never could have predicted technology's trajectory, Carnegie proves a wise and helpful teacher in this digital landscape. To demonstrate the many ways his lessons remain relevant, Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc., has reimagined his prescriptions and his advice for this difficult digital age. Show less

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The 4-hour Workweek

The 4-hour Workweek

Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich

by Ferriss, Timothy

Book - 2009

The New York Times bestselling author of The 4-Hour Body shows readers how to live more and work less, now with more than 100 pages of new, cutting-edge content. The New York Times bestselling author of The 4-Hour Body shows readers how to live more and work less, now with more than 100 pages of new, cutting-edge content. Show less

The New York Times bestselling author of The 4-Hour Body shows readers how to live more and work less, now with more than 100 pages of new, cutting-edge content. The New York Times bestselling author of The 4-Hour Body shows readers how to live more and work less, now with more than 100 pages of new, cutting-edge content. Show less

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The Lean Startup

The Lean Startup

How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses

by Ries, Eric

Book - 2011

Most startups fail. But many of those failures are preventable. The Lean Startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe, changing the way companies are built and new products are launched. Most startups fail. But many of those failures are preventable. The Lean Startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe, changing the way companies are built and new products are launched. Show less

Most startups fail. But many of those failures are preventable. The Lean Startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe, changing the way companies are built and new products are launched. Most startups fail. But many of those failures are preventable. The Lean Startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe, changing the way companies are built and new products are launched. Show less

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#Girlboss

#Girlboss

by Amoruso, Sophia

Book - 2014

Sophia was never a typical CEO, or a typical anything, and she's written #GIRLBOSS for other girls like her: outsiders (and insiders) seeking a unique path to success, even when that path is windy as all hell and lined with naysayers. Sophia was never a typical CEO, or a typical anything, and she's written #GIRLBOSS for other girls like her: outsiders (and insiders) seeking a unique path to success, even when that path is windy as all hell and lined with naysayers. Show less

Sophia was never a typical CEO, or a typical anything, and she's written #GIRLBOSS for other girls like her: outsiders (and insiders) seeking a unique path to success, even when that path is windy as all hell and lined with naysayers. Sophia was never a typical CEO, or a typical anything, and she's written #GIRLBOSS for other girls like her: outsiders (and insiders) seeking a unique path to success, even when that path is windy as all hell and lined with naysayers. Show less

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

by Covey, Stephen R.

Book - 2013

This twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Stephen Covey's cherished classic commemorates his timeless wisdom, and encourages us to live a life of great and enduring purpose. This twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Stephen Covey's cherished classic commemorates his timeless wisdom, and encourages us to live a life of great and enduring purpose. Show less

This twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Stephen Covey's cherished classic commemorates his timeless wisdom, and encourages us to live a life of great and enduring purpose. This twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Stephen Covey's cherished classic commemorates his timeless wisdom, and encourages us to live a life of great and enduring purpose. Show less

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Rise and Grind

Rise and Grind

Outperform, Outwork, and Outhustle your Way to A More Successful and Rewarding Life

by John, Daymond

Book - 2018

New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Broke and "Shark" on ABC's hit show Shark Tank explores how grit, persistence, and good old-fa...Show more New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Broke and "Shark" on ABC's hit show Shark Tank explores how grit, persistence, and good old-fashioned hard work are the backbone of every successful business and individual, and inspires readers to Rise & Grind their way the top. Show less

New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Broke and "Shark" on ABC's hit show Shark Tank explores how grit, persistence, and good old-fa...Show more New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Broke and "Shark" on ABC's hit show Shark Tank explores how grit, persistence, and good old-fashioned hard work are the backbone of every successful business and individual, and inspires readers to Rise & Grind their way the top. Show less

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Lean in

Lean in

Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

by Sandberg, Sheryl

Book - 2013

In Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg examines why women's progress in achieving leadership roles has stalled, explains the root causes, and offers compelling, commonsense solutions that can empower women to achieve their full potential. In Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg examines why women's progress in achieving leadership roles has stalled, explains the root causes, and offers compelling, commonsense solutions that can empower women to achieve their full potential. Show less

In Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg examines why women's progress in achieving leadership roles has stalled, explains the root causes, and offers compelling, commonsense solutions that can empower women to achieve their full potential. In Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg examines why women's progress in achieving leadership roles has stalled, explains the root causes, and offers compelling, commonsense solutions that can empower women to achieve their full potential. Show less

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Good to Great

Good to Great

Why Some Companies Make the Leap-- and Others Don't

by Collins, James C.

Book - 2001

Built to Last, the defining management study of the nineties, showed how great companies triumph over time and how long-term sustained performance can be engineered into the DNA of an enterprise from the very beginning. Built to Last, the defining management study of the nineties, showed how great companies triumph over time and how long-term sustained performance can be engineered into the DNA of an enterprise from the very beginning. Show less

Built to Last, the defining management study of the nineties, showed how great companies triumph over time and how long-term sustained performance can be engineered into the DNA of an enterprise from the very beginning. Built to Last, the defining management study of the nineties, showed how great companies triumph over time and how long-term sustained performance can be engineered into the DNA of an enterprise from the very beginning. Show less

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Double Down

Double Down

Bet on Yourself and Succeed on your Own Terms : A Remixed Rule Book for Badass Boss Ladies

by Clarke, Antoinette M.

Book - 2019

Today, as high-powered media executives, Antoinette and Tricia are ready to share their wisdom with the next generation of Boss Ladies looking to make the...Show more Today, as high-powered media executives, Antoinette and Tricia are ready to share their wisdom with the next generation of Boss Ladies looking to make their mark. They've helped hundreds of women identify their goals, cultivate their confidence, and double down on their superpowers. Now, they want to do the same for you. Show less

Today, as high-powered media executives, Antoinette and Tricia are ready to share their wisdom with the next generation of Boss Ladies looking to make the...Show more Today, as high-powered media executives, Antoinette and Tricia are ready to share their wisdom with the next generation of Boss Ladies looking to make their mark. They've helped hundreds of women identify their goals, cultivate their confidence, and double down on their superpowers. Now, they want to do the same for you. Show less

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Start With Why

Start With Why

How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

by Sinek, Simon

Paperback - 2011

START WITH WHY shows that the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate the same way -- and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. START WITH WHY shows that the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate the same way -- and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Show less

START WITH WHY shows that the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate the same way -- and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. START WITH WHY shows that the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate the same way -- and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Show less

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The Hard Thing About Hard Things

The Hard Thing About Hard Things

Building A Business When There Are No Easy Answers

by Horowitz, Ben

Book - 2014

Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential advice on buildi...Show more Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential advice on building and running a startup--practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn't cover, based on his popular ben's blog. Show less

Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential advice on buildi...Show more Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential advice on building and running a startup--practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn't cover, based on his popular ben's blog. Show less

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Zero to One

Zero to One

Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

by Thiel, Peter

Book - 2014

The great secret of our time is that there are still uncharted frontiers to explore and new inventions to create. In Zero to One , legendary entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel shows how we can find singular ways to create those new things. The great secret of our time is that there are still uncharted frontiers to explore and new inventions to create. In Zero to One , legendary entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel shows how we can find singular ways to create those new things. Show less

The great secret of our time is that there are still uncharted frontiers to explore and new inventions to create. In Zero to One , legendary entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel shows how we can find singular ways to create those new things. The great secret of our time is that there are still uncharted frontiers to explore and new inventions to create. In Zero to One , legendary entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel shows how we can find singular ways to create those new things. Show less

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The Personal MBA

The Personal MBA

Master the Art of Business

by Kaufman, Josh

Paperback - 2012

Master the fundamentals, hone your business instincts, and save a fortune in tuition. In The Personal MBA , he shares the essentials of sales, marketing, negotiation, strategy, and much more. Master the fundamentals, hone your business instincts, and save a fortune in tuition. In The Personal MBA , he shares the essentials of sales, marketing, negotiation, strategy, and much more. Show less

Master the fundamentals, hone your business instincts, and save a fortune in tuition. In The Personal MBA , he shares the essentials of sales, marketing, negotiation, strategy, and much more. Master the fundamentals, hone your business instincts, and save a fortune in tuition. In The Personal MBA , he shares the essentials of sales, marketing, negotiation, strategy, and much more. Show less

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Deep Work

Deep Work

Rules for Focused Success in A Distracted World

by Newport, Cal

Book - 2016

In Deep Work, author and professor Cal Newport flips the narrative on impact in a connected age. Instead of arguing distraction is bad, he instead celebra...Show more In Deep Work, author and professor Cal Newport flips the narrative on impact in a connected age. Instead of arguing distraction is bad, he instead celebrates the power of its opposite. Dividing this book into two parts, he first makes the case that in almost any profession, cultivating a deep work ethic will produce massive benefits. Show less

In Deep Work, author and professor Cal Newport flips the narrative on impact in a connected age. Instead of arguing distraction is bad, he instead celebra...Show more In Deep Work, author and professor Cal Newport flips the narrative on impact in a connected age. Instead of arguing distraction is bad, he instead celebrates the power of its opposite. Dividing this book into two parts, he first makes the case that in almost any profession, cultivating a deep work ethic will produce massive benefits. Show less

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Getting Things Done

Getting Things Done

The Art of Stress-free Productivity

by Allen, David

Paperback - 2015

Allen's premise is simple: our ability to be productive is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can we achieve stress-free productivity. Allen's premise is simple: our ability to be productive is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can we achieve stress-free productivity. Show less

Allen's premise is simple: our ability to be productive is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can we achieve stress-free productivity. Allen's premise is simple: our ability to be productive is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can we achieve stress-free productivity. Show less

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Great by Choice

Great by Choice

Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck : Why Some Thrive Despite Them All

by Collins, James C.

Book - 2011

Collins and Hansen analyze the best companies and their leaders' actions in extreme environments and demonstrate by example that greatness is determined by the choices made, not luck. --Booklist Collins and Hansen analyze the best companies and their leaders' actions in extreme environments and demonstrate by example that greatness is determined by the choices made, not luck. --Booklist Show less

Collins and Hansen analyze the best companies and their leaders' actions in extreme environments and demonstrate by example that greatness is determined by the choices made, not luck. --Booklist Collins and Hansen analyze the best companies and their leaders' actions in extreme environments and demonstrate by example that greatness is determined by the choices made, not luck. --Booklist Show less

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The 4 Disciplines of Execution

The 4 Disciplines of Execution

Achieving your Wildly Important Goals

by McChesney, Chris

Book - 2012

For fans of Good to Great and The First 90 Days , The Four Disciplines of Execution is the foundational text for creating lasting organizational change. For fans of Good to Great and The First 90 Days , The Four Disciplines of Execution is the foundational text for creating lasting organizational change. Show less

For fans of Good to Great and The First 90 Days , The Four Disciplines of Execution is the foundational text for creating lasting organizational change. For fans of Good to Great and The First 90 Days , The Four Disciplines of Execution is the foundational text for creating lasting organizational change. Show less

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The Wealth Choice

The Wealth Choice

Success Secrets of Black Millionaires : Featuring the Seven Laws of Wealth

by Kimbro, Dennis

Paperback - 2013

Based on a seven year study of 1,000 of the wealthiest African Americans, The Wealth Choice offers a trove of sound and surprising advice about climbing the economic ladder, even when the odds seem stacked against you. Based on a seven year study of 1,000 of the wealthiest African Americans, The Wealth Choice offers a trove of sound and surprising advice about climbing the economic ladder, even when the odds seem stacked against you. Show less

Based on a seven year study of 1,000 of the wealthiest African Americans, The Wealth Choice offers a trove of sound and surprising advice about climbing the economic ladder, even when the odds seem stacked against you. Based on a seven year study of 1,000 of the wealthiest African Americans, The Wealth Choice offers a trove of sound and surprising advice about climbing the economic ladder, even when the odds seem stacked against you. Show less

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Strategize to Win

Strategize to Win

The New Way to Start Out, Step Up, or Start Over in your Career

by Harris, Carla A.

Book - 2014

Introducing a new way of planning one's career in five-year units, Strategize to Win distills battle-tested and step-by-step tools that Carla has used to ...Show more Introducing a new way of planning one's career in five-year units, Strategize to Win distills battle-tested and step-by-step tools that Carla has used to launch and sustain her own successful career and help others move forward, recover from setbacks, and position themselves for success. Show less

Introducing a new way of planning one's career in five-year units, Strategize to Win distills battle-tested and step-by-step tools that Carla has used to ...Show more Introducing a new way of planning one's career in five-year units, Strategize to Win distills battle-tested and step-by-step tools that Carla has used to launch and sustain her own successful career and help others move forward, recover from setbacks, and position themselves for success. Show less

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Black Titan

Black Titan

A.G. Gaston and the Making of A Black American Millionaire

by Jenkins, Carol

Paperback - 2004

Writing with grace and power, Jenkins and Hines bring their distinguished ancestor fully to life in the pages of this book.Black Titanis the story of a ma...Show more Writing with grace and power, Jenkins and Hines bring their distinguished ancestor fully to life in the pages of this book.Black Titanis the story of a man who created his own future--and in the process, blazed a future for all black businesspeople in America. Show less

Writing with grace and power, Jenkins and Hines bring their distinguished ancestor fully to life in the pages of this book.Black Titanis the story of a ma...Show more Writing with grace and power, Jenkins and Hines bring their distinguished ancestor fully to life in the pages of this book.Black Titanis the story of a man who created his own future--and in the process, blazed a future for all black businesspeople in America. Show less

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