Advancement

 

Joel Comm with Ken Burge

Twitter Power: How to Dominate Your Market One Tweet at a Time

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2009

Social media expert Joel Comm explores the ins and outs of Twitter in this must-read guide for anyone looking to promote their business and make money online. Whether you’re new to the site or eager to expand your list of tweeps, this jam-packed book will teach you to harness the power of the web and get the most out of your tweets. With specific tips and handy visuals, no rock is left unturned, leaving you with a comprehensive understanding of one of the fastest growing social media sites around.

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Carmine Gallo

The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience

McGraw-Hill, 2009

Steve Jobs has become a nationwide sensation, demonstrating amazing technique and skill in captivating all those who watch him. Now, with this book written by Carmine Gallo, you can steal the computer mogul’s secrets and make your next presentation ‘insanely great’ too. With step by step instructions, tips and insights, you’ll be sure to win your audience over in no time.

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J. Barry Griswell and Bob Jennings

The Adversity Paradox
St. Martin's Press, 2009

With the current economic crisis, many are facing roadblocks in their career paths. J. Barry Griswell and Bob Jennings give practical advice on how to face difficulties and transform hardship into the business savvy necessary for advancement.

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   The Fearless Factor

Jacqueline Wales

The Fearless Factor
Turning Point Press, 2009

Do you suffer from fear? Are you often times so anxious about the things you need to accomplish that you find yourself avoiding them altogether? At one point or an other we all feel this; it's only natural to feel weighed down by the world. In this new book, Jacqueline Wales explores this fear. Using powerful examples from her own life, the author breaks down the meaning of fear and demonstrates how in one form or another, it's holding us all back. Learn how not to let fear get the best of you and instead put your best self forward!

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Suzy Welch

10-10-10: 10 Minutes 10 Months 10 Years: A Life-Transforming Idea

Scribner, a Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc., 2009

If you’re like a lot of women, the act of making a decision can be daunting. Suzy Welch understands exactly how you feel and she’s boiled the art of decision making down to a science: if you can determine that a particular decision will put you in a positive place in ten minutes, ten months and ten years, then take the leap! Sound tricky? Don’t worry--Welch guides you through her unique process using examples from her own life as well as others. So should you read this book? The answer is decidedly yes!

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Laura C. Browne and Jill L. Ferguson

Raise Rules for Women
In Your Face Ink, 2008

For most people, asking for a raise is a chore, and at that, one that comes with no small amount of trepidation. Realizing this, Brown and Ferguson have created seven guidelines for requesting and receiving the raise you deserve. Case studies and the personal experiences of the authors' colleagues and friends provide valuable real-life illustrations of related problems and solutions.

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Patricia King

Monster Boss
Adams Business, 2008

This book's humor begins in the table of contents, where types of "monster bosses" are named and described. Having trouble dealing with a "Loch Ness Monster," a boss who is never around and has no direction? Sick of your "Big Foot" boss constantly putting you down? Confused by your "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" boss and his/her problems with substance abuse and mental instability? Whatever your monster, Patricia King has the solutions for coping.

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Vicky Oliver

Bad Bosses, Crazy Coworkers, & Other Office Idiots
Sourcebooks, Inc , 2008

Whether you're having trouble working with "The Grumpy Martyr," "The Credit Snatcher," or "Mr. Mumble," Vicky Oliver's 201 tips for dealing with problematic inter-personal office relations will provide you valuable advice mixed with laugh-out-loud humor.

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Jerry S. Wilson and Ira Blumenthal

Managing Brand You: 7 Steps to Creating Your Most Successful Self
Amacom, 2008

By applying branding techniques successfully used in business, this book teaches you to identify your core essence, stand out in a crowd, focus your energy on top priorities, and implement your own personal Brand YOU plan. Draw from examples of real companies and high-profile celebrities who've made the most of these strategies.

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Michael Zwell, PH.D.

Six-Figure Salary Negotiation
Adams Media, 2008

Surveys continuously suggest that women negotiate significantly less than men on job interviews. Take the insider advice about salary negotiation from top business leaders. Get the money you deserve with proven strategies and practical tips for professionals of every level, and a chapter devoted to negotiation for women.

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Helene Lerner

Smart Women Take Risks: 6 Steps for Conquering Your Fears and Making the Leap to Success!
McGraw-Hill, 2006

All too often, fear and second-guessing prevent us from taking risks that can advance our lives. In this helpful guide to Smart Risk-Taking, Helene encourages women to face their fears and take action when the timing is right. Her 6-step program involves choosing a goal, determining whether it is a best-bet, a no-go, or a not-now, forming alliances and taking the leap. Mentors share their own stories of success. This is a must-read for women looking to break out of their comfort zone into a more fulfilled way of living.

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