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'Damn Good Advice (For People With Talent!)' is an indispensable guide to creative success from award-winning ad man, and original Mad Man, George Lois.

The indispensable guide to creative success

Iconic and witty thinking direct from heroic ad man and acclaimed cultural provocateur, George Lois – the legendary Mr Big Idea and original Mad Man

Punchy and explosive writing to explain, inspire and teach great thinking, creative excellence, the art of branding and salesmanship

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DoP 2009, NZ 128pp Softcover Intended to be used as a quick reference point for people who are involved in a dispute and wish to understand why their dispute might have arisen and what they can do about it. It is intended to provide readers with a wide (but not comprehensive) range of situations where disputes arise and some practical, pragmatic and workable ways to solve their disputes. The book is set out in sections for a range of commercial and domestic areas where disputes arise. Each section focuses on specific real-... read more

A unique and fascinating guide for anyone who wants to be a better speaker, this book analyzes the success factors behind the greatest speeches of Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Benazir Bhutto, Jack Welch, Steve Jobs, William Jennings Bryan, and more.

The number one bestselling "Decision Book" authors return with compulsive questions about every aspect of our lives. What would be your ideal job if you didn't have to worry about money? Would you like to have more responsibility or less? How far would you go for a promotion? When did you last stand up for what you believe in? What are you afraid of? In this unique handbook to your own life and work, there are no right or wrong answers: only honest ones. Featuring sections on subjects everyone can relate to, from the professional (... read more

This book has been developed to provide a structure to a rather diverse set of ingredients that make up innovation. By assessing the potential of any of the nine lives we boost our personal ability to innovate even though all around us there are forces trying to kill our curiosity.

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Amid the hand-wringing over the death of "true journalism" in the Internet Age-the din of bloggers, the echo chamber of Twitter, the predominance of Wikipedia-veteran journalists and media critics Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel have written a pragmatic guide to navigating the twenty-first century media terrain. Yes, old authorities are being dismantled, new ones created, and the very nature of knowledge has changed. But seeking the truth remains the purpose of journalism. How do we discern what is reliable? "Blur" provides a road m... read more

Daniel Kahneman, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his seminal work in psychology challenging the rational model of judgment and decision making, is one of the world's most important thinkers. His ideas have had a profound impact on many fields - including business, medicine, and politics - but until now, he has never brought together his many years of research in one book. In "Thinking, Fast and Slow", Kahneman takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we thin... read more

You're either a Purple Cow or you're not. You're either remarkable or invisible. Make your choice. What do Apple, Starbucks, Dyson and Pret-a-Manger have in common? How do they achieve spectacular growth, leaving behind former tried-and-true brands to gasp their last? The old checklist of P's used by marketers - Pricing, Promotion, Publicity - aren't working anymore. The golden age of advertising is over. It's time to add a new P - the Purple Cow.<br><i>Purple Cow</i> describes something ph... read more

'No Logo' was a book that defined a generation when it was first published in 1999. For it's 10th anniversay Naomi Klein has updated this iconic book. By the time you're twenty-one, you'll have seen or heard a million advertisements. But you won't be happier for it. This is a book about that much-maligned, much-misunderstood generation coming up behind the slackers, who are being intelligent and active about the world in which they find themselves. It is a world in which all that is 'alternative' is sold, where any innovation or ... read more

In this rapidly changing world of shifting economic markets, workers today are required to be flexible, creative and innovative in order to survive. This book provides valuable new insights and the practical framework to identify your best career for the workplace of the 21st century. Heather Carpenter has devised special exercises, strategies and self-assessment charts to help readers of all ages analyse their skills to find the career that is right for them. Knowledge is a prime asset of careers in the 21st century and the author... read more

Michael Hill believes the looming meltdown can be a good thing for businesses and entrepreneurs. It is possible to succeed in a downturn - in fact it is the perfect situation in which to perfect a business. Instead of fearing the side-effects of recession, wallowing in gloom and convincing ourselves the only safe haven is at home under the blankets, entrepreneurs can use this period to their advantage. With the right attitude, you can not only survive, but emerge from the crunch with a new feeling of prosperity and strength. Over t... read more

This is the systems antidote to 'poison' personalities in the workplace. Most leaders have experienced the frustration and confusion of dealing with an extremely difficult person - an individual who debilitates individuals, teams, and even organizations. Based on the authors' two-year national research study of 500 leaders, Toxic Workplace! tackles the underlying systems issues that enable toxic people to create a path of destruction, often for a long time, at the cost of talent as well as productivity. The authors show the war... read more

People skills are extremely important in the business world today. To be successful at any level you need to be able to work with a variety of people, communicate with them, and keep them happy. This book provides a simple framework for analysing personality types and will show you the best ways to motivate people of these different types and keep them productive. Find out how to pick who is a Playful, a Powerful, a Peaceful or a Precise! Learn about their basic needs and how you can best meet them within a business context. After ... read more

Robin Sharma believes there are certain skills and attitudes that allow you to rise to extraordinary success. In his powerful new parable, he offers a story designed to help people from all walks of life to achieve great things. Blake DiFranco is down on his luck, trying to make ends meet. His job is unsatisfying, and he is disenchanted with the world around him. One day, an enigmatic friend offers him a life-altering opportunity: spend a day studying with a mysterious group of teachers and learn the secrets of limitless success. T... read more

Fish! and its ideas show us how to renew the interest of the staff who perform logistical administration tasks and offer background support to the "star" departments of a company. This book will also be of interest to anyone who wants to reconsider how they feel and think about their job.

Buffett insiders help readers understand and emulate Warren Buffett's success - his philosophy for managing career, money, business, life.