A sharp, jargon-free guide to the core curriculum of an MBA program, MBA in a Book shows how to master the big ideas of business and use them in a practical way to build and enhance career success.

?In the world of business, ideas matter. . . . Some of the sharpest minds in the business world give perceptive looks into innovation, marketing, finance, strategy, and leadership, providing stimulating, useful perspectives on these core topics.?
?Larry Bossidy, retired chairman and CEO of Honeywell International and coauthor of Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done

Successful Interviewing and Recruitment teaches managers how to structure the interview, spot exceptional candidates, and hire only those who will add value to the business. With advice on which questions to ask and which not to ask, readers will learn how to challenge candidates while treating them fairly, so that the best candidates will want the job.

Leadership expert John C. Maxwell follows his best-selling The Indisputable Laws of Teamwork with this powerfully succinct companion book, The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player. He presents a clear analysis of the personal characteristics necessary for becoming an effective team player. Maxwell?s detailed descriptions and many examples are easy to understand and applicable whether at home, on the job, at church, or on the ball field.

This challenging book reflects the intense discussion that is taking place on the nature of public relations and its role in developing and supporting management strategy. It links models and theories of strategic management to the PR function and discusses how globalization and the Internet are shaping and changing organizational PR strategy.

?If I tell you the truth, if I tell it with a story, and if I tell that story with pictures, I can keep you glued to your seat. Let me show you how.?

For the vast majority of us, giving a presentation is an extremely difficult and nerve-wracking process, whether we?re in a one-on-one meeting, a conference room with a dozen strangers, or a lecture hall in front of thousands.
But according to Dan Roam, the visual communications expert and acclaimed author of The Back of the Napkin, it doesn?t have to be so hard. We struggle when we forget the basic steps we learned in kindergarten: show and tell.

Incompetent, lazy, spotlight-hogging, whiny, backstabbing, avoidant–there’s no end to the personality challenges that impede workplace relationships. But interacting effectively with employees, colleagues, and bosses is essential for success. With “Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People,” anyone can confront problems head-on, before they fester and spread. Practical and easy to use, the book helps you identify button-pushing situations and deploy simple phrases to regain control and resolve conflicts–no matter who you’re dealing with.