success in business

The author offers over two hundred observations and thoughts on how to get ahead and stay ahead in business and in life.

Offers hands-on, field-tested advice from the Navy SEALs on how to improve leadership and teamwork in businesses and organizations.

Tells the success stories of many American products, including some so successful that the brand name has entered the language, such as Scotch tape.

Provides insight into when to quit and when to work hard to get through a tough time; and contains short anecdotes of people who have benefitted from quitting.

"In Five Minds for the Future, Howard Gardner shows how we will each need to master the "five minds" that the fast-paced future will demand - from minds able to synthesize and communicate complex ideas to minds that can respect human differences and fulfill the higher responsibilities of work life and citizenship. Otherwise, we risk being overwhelmed by information, unable to succeed in the workplace, and without the judgment needed to thrive both personally and professionally." "Complete with a substantial new introduction, Five Minds for the Future provides valuable tools for those who are looking ahead to the next generation of leaders - and for each one of us who is striving to excel in our increasingly complex world."--BOOK JACKET.

Businessman Jack Welch shares the management strategies that helped him rise to the top of the business world and explains how those strategies can be applied to any company.

Presents a selection of twenty-six writings on management by Peter F. Drucker, drawn from books published throughout his career from 1954 to 1999.

The author draws upon his own experiences to offer advice on finding true happiness and success.

"A collection of direct quotes from Steve Jobs on topics related to business, technology, Apple, and life"--Provided by publisher.