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Bookstore shelves are packed with business books of all kinds. We'll tell you which ones are essential, and interview their authors for thoughts and advice that go beyond the pages in the book.
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Zenobia: The Curious Book of Business by Matthew Emmens and Beth Kephart
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"Augie's Quest: One Man's Journey from Success to Significance"
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High Impact Management by Lisa Hanenberg
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The Girls' Guide to Building A Million Dollar Business
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Something Really New: Three Simple Steps to Creating Truly Innovative Products by Denis J. Hauptly
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The Fourth Factor: Managing Corporate Culture by Dr. Linda Ford
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Dave Ramsey "Total Money Makeover"
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The Marketing Gurus: Lessons from the Best Marketing Books of All Time edited by Chris Murray
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Small Business Big Life by Louis Barajas
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By: sobchakfan1203 on 9/15/08 at 4:43 PM
"Leaving Microsoft to Change the World"
Zenobia is fantastic! The book engages the reading with a tale of one woman's crusade to simply find a room within a dark corporate labyrinth of unaffected and unmotivated employees, layers of bureaucracy, divisions residing within uncommunicative silos, and a culture of avoiding change of any sort. In a fun story-based plot line, Emmens manages to provide real insights and actionable success drivers. From a personal standpoint, the book highlighted how enthusiasm and action can be powerful drivers to change even the most staid corporate environment. I am handing the book out to my department leaders, and I say with conviction reading Zenobia will have an impact on both your business - and your life.
By: Troy Jensen on 7/20/08 at 5:25 AM
Zenobia: The Curious Book of Business by Matthew Emmens and Beth Kephart
Zenobia sounds great! I just finished another really good business book, The Go-Giver, by Bob Burg and John David Mann . It has a similar story-based theme, and is a definite must-read if you want to transform your business and your life.
By: Barb on 12/27/07 at 2:43 PM
Zenobia: The Curious Book of Business by Matthew Emmens and Beth Kephart
Hey guys, I recently got tickets to the Montel Show in NY. He was talking about how to be successful and had a few guests on who made millions out of nothing. There was this one guy named Ephren Taylor. He made a million dollars when he was 12 or something like that. The guy gave away $25,000 on the show to some charity with kids and I was thinking Wow!, why couldn?t that be me. Anyway he wrote this book, Creating Success From The Inside Out and I got a copy by being in the audience. I have to tell you I feel like he gave me a million bucks. This book is wicked, they don?t teach you these things in school. The book is like a best seller or something. Here?s the Amazon link Amazon link to Buy Creating Success from Inside Out (http://www.amazon.com/Creating-Success-Inside-Out-Strategy/dp/0470177136/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1195279960&sr=8-1 ), and his website is www.createthesuccess.com CREATING SUCCESS FROM THE INSIDE OUT isn't a get-rich-quick scheme, but honest insight into what it takes to get ahead. Ephren believes that every person has what it takes to succeed, if they can find the inspiration and creativity to think about success in the proper way (he needs to talk to my mom). He taught me that it's not what I wear, what I read, or where I go to school that determines my success, but how they think. I learned how to avoid the ?success-killers of life?, and my own fears and excuses, and how to succeed in business and life by: ? Taking responsibility for my own life ? Saving, investing, and raising capital ? Overcoming obstacles ? Getting past fear ? Moving past excuses ? Finding motivation and mentors ? Developing focus and creativity ? Working faster and smarter If you?ve ever thought about being successful at anything you?ve got to read this book. Also, the Montel Show?s on this week so don?t miss it.
By: Nastasia on 12/17/07 at 9:20 PM
Zenobia: The Curious Book of Business by Matthew Emmens and Beth Kephart
Nettie, I learned about Augie's Quest when I donated my time as a fundraising auctioneer for a nation-wide Club Corp event, raising money for four causes, including Augie's Quest. The local MDA sent me his book when they sent me a thank you note, and I am in the midst of reading it. It is so far, a fantastic read. Many of us take our health for granted. I am honored to be a part of the push for a cure for ALS and will drop a note once I finish the book. Lori Richardson All Business Sales Coach ...
By: Lori Richardson on 11/26/07 at 10:36 AM
"Augie's Quest: One Man's Journey from Success to Significance"

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