Get Your Ship Together or Lost Gold and Silver Mines of the Southwest

Get Your Ship Together: How Great Leaders Inspire Ownership from the Ground Up

Author: Michael Abrashoff

Former U.S. Navy Commander Michael Abrashoff attracted worldwide media attentionfor his success in turning around a struggling ship, the USS Benfold—the subject of his acclaimed bestseller, It's Your Ship. Since then, he's been a fixture on the business lecture circuit, spreading an empowering message that any organization can be turned around with compassionate but firm leadership. He is now nearly as popular a speaker as Rudy Giuliani, Jack Welch, or Jim Collins.

Abrashoff never claimed to have all the answers. He also knew that there were plenty of other creative leaders in the navy, army, air force, marine corps, and even the coast guard who could teach businesspeople how to motivate, inspire, and get great results under pressure. So he asked around, found some fascinating people in every branch of the U.S. military and the business world, and interviewed them about leadership and teambuilding. The result is Get Your Ship Together—a book that will be just as valuable as It's Your Ship.

For example, Abrashoff introduces us to a working-class enlisted man who rose rapidly in the navy for his creative leadership under fire; an army platoon leader who fought in Afghanistan; the first woman to fly an Apache helicopter in combat; a former commander of the air force's elite Blue Angels; and many other unsung heroes. Abrashoff distills their stories into fresh lessons that can be applied in the business world, such as:

• Make a contract with your people and honor it
• Develop your subordinates better so you can buy back a little quality of life
• Conduct the battle on your terms, not those of your adversary

Author Biography: D. Michael Abrashoff served for almost twenty years in the U.S. Navy, culminating in a tour of duty as captain of the $1 billion warship USS Benfold. After leaving the navy, he wrote a bestseller about progressive leadership called It's Your Ship. He lectures to business audiences around the country.

Table of Contents:

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS vii

INTRODUCTION xi

CHAPTER 1
First Lieutenant Buddy Gengler Calls for Help
and Saves His Troops 1

CHAPTER 2
CEO Trish Karter Makes the Deer Dance 39

CHAPTER 3
CEO Roger Valine Demands a Great Deal from
Everyone—and Gives a Great Deal Back 68

CHAPTER 4
Captain Al Collins Follows to Lead 92

CHAPTER 5
VP Laura Folse Is an Alchemist at BP 131

CHAPTER 6
Officer-in-Charge Ward Clapham Transforms
the Mounties 156

EPILOGUE 196

INDEX 199

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Lost Gold and Silver Mines of the Southwest

Author: Eugene L Conrotto

Handy guide to the long-lost mines, rich veins of ore, silver lodes, buried treasure and other bonanzas reputed to be there for the taking in the American West. All fully described, including fascinating anecdotes about the treasure, its general locale and other information. Each description also accompanied by a map of the region.

Sam Walton or Ogilvy on Advertising

Sam Walton: Made in America : My Story

Author: Sam Walton

Meet a genuine American folk hero cut from the homespun cloth of America's heartland: Sam Walton, who parlayed a single dime store in a hardscrabble cotton town into Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world.  The undisputed merchant king of the late twentieth century, Sam never lost the common touch.  Here, finally, inimitable words.  Genuinely modest, but always sure if his ambitions and achievements.  Sam shares his thinking in a candid, straight-from-the-shoulder style.

In a story rich with anecdotes and the "rules of the road" of both Main Street and Wall Street, Sam Walton chronicles the inspiration, heart, and optimism that propelled him to lasso the American Dream.

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InspirationalSam Walton is a legend in the retail business. Building on core values, he created a whole new business concept that grew to become the largest retailer-the largest company-in the world. How did it happen?

In Made in America, SamWalton and his writer, a FORTUNE senior editor, take the reader through a chronological adventure of how a man started with nothing and gradually built an empire. He based everything he did on particular values that really made sense, though they were radical for his time and his industry. Gaining an understanding of those values,

their sources, and their impacts, helped me better grasp my own values and business management philosophy.

Sam came up with a lot of innovative ideas, but was unabashed in his drive to glean ideas from his competitors. He had a knack for snatching someone else's idea and growing it into something really significant. Reading about these adventures was fascinating. I couldn't put the book down . . . and I thought I knew something about Wal-Mart!

Particularly interesting was insight into the unique culture of Wal-Mart and how it was created and nurtured. Educational,

inspirational, stimulating. A great read!

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Ogilvy on Advertising

Author: David Ogilvy

A candid and indispensable primer on all aspects of advertising from the man Time has called "the most sought after wizard in the business". 223 photos.

Deep Change or Robert E Lee on Leadership

Deep Change: Discovering the Leader Within

Author: Robert E Quinn

Don't let your company kill you!

Open this book at your own risk. It contains ideas that may lead to a profound self-awakening. An introspective journey for those in the trenches of today's modern organizations, Deep Change is a survival manual for finding our own internal leadership power. By helping us learn new ways of thinking and behaving, it shows how we can transform ourselves from victims to powerful agents of change. And for anyone who yearns to be an internally driven leader, to motivate the people around them, and return to a satisfying work life, Deep Change holds the key.

Library Journal

Business school professor Quinn (Univ. of Michigan; Master Manager, John Wiley, 1995), who believes that people can effect great change in large organizations by changing themselves, has written a self-help book similar to but less structured than Stephen R. Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (S. & S., 1989). In four sections, he defines "deep change," discusses the need for personal change, provides insights into the perceptions of an internally driven leader, and challenges the reader to develop a vision that includes the creation of excellence. Each chapter is followed by a set of questions that are to be used as springboards to personal and organizational change. His book reads easily, and the presentation is inspirational. Few self-help books aimed at developing an individual's leadership skills are available, recommending this for general readers where there is demand or interest.S.C. Fair, Ohio Univ., Zanesville

Table of Contents:

Preface.
DEEP CHANGE OR SLOW DEATH.
Walking Naked into the Land of Uncertainty.
Confronting the Deep Change or Slow Death Dilemma.
PERSONAL CHANGE.
The Fear of Change.
The Heroic Journey.
Finding Vitality.
Breaking the Logic of Task Pursuit.
A New Perspective.
Confronting the Integrity Gap.
Build the Bridge as You Walk on It.
CHANGING THE ORGANIZATION.
Denying the Need for Change.
Finding the Source of the Trouble.
When Success Is the Engine of Failure.
The Tyranny of Competence.
The Internally Driven Leader.
VISION, RISK, AND THE CREATION OF EXCELLENCE.
Overcoming Resistance.
From Manager to Leader.
Why Risk is Necessary.
The Transformational Cycle.
Excellence is a Form of Deviance.
Confronting the Undiscussable.
A Vision from Within.
The Power of One.
The Power of Many.

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Robert E. Lee on Leadership: Executive Lessons in Character, Courage, and Vision

Author: H W Crocker

Robert E. Lee was a leader for the ages. The man heralded by Winston Churchill as "one of the noblest Americans who ever lived" inspired an out-manned, out-gunned army to achieve greatness on the battlefield. He was a brilliant strategist and a man of unyielding courage who, in the face of insurmountable odds, nearly changed forever the course of history.

"A masterpiece—the best work of its kind I have ever read. Crocker's Lee is a Lee for all leaders to study; and to work, quite deliberately, to emulate." — Major General Josiah Bunting III, superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute

In this remarkable book, you'll learn the keys to Lee's greatness as a man and a leader. You'll find a general whose standards for personal excellence was second to none, whose leadership was founded on the highest moral principles, and whose character was made of steel. You'll see how he remade a rag-tag bunch of men into one of the most impressive fighting forces history has ever known. You'll also discover other sides of Lee—the businessman who inherited the debt-ridden Arlington plantation and streamlined its operations, the teacher who took a backwater college and made it into a prestigious university, and the motivator who inspired those he led to achieve more than they ever dreamed possible. Each chapter concludes with the extraordinary lessons learned, which can be applied not only to your professional life, but also to your private life as well.

Today's business world requires leaders of uncommon excellence who can overcome the cold brutality of constant change. Robert E. Lee was such a leader. He triumphed over challenges peoplein business face every day. Guided by his magnificent example, so can you.

Library Journal

General Lee eluded the Union army for three years and cunningly thwarted his foe by applying successful leadership and military acumen, winning many battles but losing the war. However, his reputation and legacy remain intact, suggesting leadership principles that could successfully be applied today. In very readable prose, Crocker, an executive editor at Regency Publishing and author of articles in the National Review, American Spectator, and Human Events, reviews Lee's career not only in the military but as a farmer and college president (the school now known as Washington and Lee University). At the end of each chapter, he provides a section called "Lee's Lessons"--leadership principles based on Lee's Christian lifestyle, his education (at West Point), and his character. Thought-provoking ideas for today's present and future leaders; for business collections and larger public libraries.--Steven J. Mayover, Free Lib. of Philadelphia Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

Squawk or Millionaire Next Door

Squawk!: How to Stop Making Noise and Start Getting Results

Author: Travis Bradberry

Squawk! provides an easy and effective solution to the increasingly common problem of seagull managers, bosses who swoop in, squawk orders riddled with formulaic advice, and leave behind steaming deposits of you-know-what on the heads of those around them.

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Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

Author: Thomas J Stanley

The incredible national bestseller that is changing people's lives -- and increasing their net worth!

CAN YOU SPOT THE MILLIONAIRE NEXT DOOR?

Who are the rich in this country?
What do they do?
Where do they shop?
What do they drive?
How do they invest?
Where did their ancestors come from?
How did they get rich?
Can I ever become one of them?

Get the answers in The Millionaire Next Door, the never-before-told story about wealth in America. You'll be surprised at what you find out....

Forbes

The implication of The Millionaire Next Door is that nearly anybody with a steady job can amass a tidy fortune.

Library Journal

In The Millionaire Next Door, read by Cotter Smith, Stanley (Marketing to the Affluent) and Danko (marketing, SUNY at Albany) summarize findings from their research into the key characteristics that explain how the elite club of millionaires have become "wealthy." Focusing on those with a net worth of at least $1 million, their surprising results reveal fundamental qualities of this group that are diametrically opposed to today's earn-and-consume culture, including living below their means, allocating funds efficiently in ways that build wealth, ignoring conspicuous consumption, being proficient in targeting marketing opportunities, and choosing the "right" occupation. It's evident that anyone can accumulate wealth, if they are disciplined enough, determined to persevere, and have the merest of luck. In The Millionaire Mind, an excellent follow-up to the highly successful first analysis of how ordinary folks can accumulate wealth, Stanley interviews many more participants in a much more comprehensive study of the characteristics of those in this economic situation. The author structures these deeper details into categories that include the key success factors that define this group, the relationship of education to their success, their approach to balancing risk, how they located themselves in their work, their choice of spouse, how they live their daily lives, and the significant differences in the truth about this group vs. the misplaced image of high spenders. Narrator Smith's solid, dead-on reading never fails to heighten the importance of these principles that most twentysomethings should be forced to listen to in toto. Highly recommended for all public libraries. Dale Farris, Groves, TX Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

New York Post

A lively account of who the richest people in the U.S. really are.

Leader in You or The Memory Jogger II

Leader in You: How to Win Friends, Influence People, and Succeed in a Changing World

Author: Dale Carnegi

For nearly a century, the words and works of Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc., have translated into proven success -- a claim verified by millions of satisfied graduates; a perpetual 3,000-plus enrollment roster per week; and book sales, including the mega-bestseller How to Win Friends and Influence People, totaling over thirty million copies.

Now, in The Leader In You, coauthors Stuart R. Levine and Michael A. Crom apply the famed organization's time-tested human relations principles to demonstrate how anyone, regardless of his or her job, can harness creativity and enthusiasm to work more productively -- 1990s style.

With insights from leading figures in the corporate, entertainment, sports, academic, and political arenas -- and encompassing interviews and advice from such eminent authorities as Lee Iacocca and Margaret Thatcher -- this comprehensive, step-by-step guide includes strategies to help you:

• Identify your leadership strengths

• Achieve your goals and increase your self-confidence

• Eliminate an "us vs. them" mentality

• Become a team player and strengthen cooperation among associates

• Balance work and leisure

• Control your worries and energize your life

And much more!

The most important investment you will ever make is in yourself -- once you discover the key that unlocks The Leader In You.

Table of Contents:

Introduction: The Human-Relations Revolution 1
Finding the Leader in You 13
Starting to Communicate 25
Motivating People 40
Expressing Genuine Interest in Others 54
Seeing Things from the Other Person's Point of View 67
Listening to Learn 79
Teaming Up for Tomorrow 94
Respecting the Dignity of Others 110
Recognition, Praise, and Rewards 125
Handling Mistakes, Complaints, and Criticism 140
Setting Goals 153
Focus and Discipline 167
Achieving Balance 180
Creating a Positive Mental Attitude 191
Learning Not to Worry 204
The Power of Enthusiasm 220
Acknowledgments 237
Index 239

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The Memory Jogger II: A Pocket Guide of Tools for Continuous Improvement and Effective Planning

Author: Michael Brassard

Learn how to use the Basic Quality Control Tools and the Seven management & Planning Tools

• Learn how to collect data
• Formulate solutions
• Streamline inefficient processes
• Manage and plan projects
• Make better, more-informed decisions

This pocket guide describes the use of basic tools for making continuous improvements in your organization. Your teams can become more focused and productive, more skilled in identifying and solving critical problems, tackling key issues, and more effective in planning for data- and consensus-inspired action plans and results. The Memory Jogger™ II uses a case study example to show you how the tools, when used in combination, can become more powerful and effective for solving problems and reaching goals. It includes examples from well-known organizations in a variety of industries that show how real people have used the tools in their workplaces and why these tools are effective, providing clear, step-by-step illustrations that help you construct, understand, and use each tool. Pocket guide measures 3.5" x 5.5". 1994. 164 pages.

What People Are Saying

Don Botto
Thousands of our associates utilize The Memory Jogger and The Memory Jogger Plus+® in our never-ending journey toward a total quality culture. This new version places all these tools (plus more) together in a useful, easy-to-read pocket book. It makes the journey just that much easier.
—(Don Botto, Director of Total Quality Culture The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.)

Ready for Anything or Parlay Your IRA into a Family Fortune

Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life

Author: David Allen

Discover David Allen's powerful productivity principles and vastly increase your ability to work better, not harder—every day.

The "guru of personal productivity"—Fast Company—asks listeners what's holding them back and shows how all of us can be "ready for anything"—with a clear mind, a clear deck, and clear intentions.

Ready for Anything offers you ways to immediately:

• Clear your head for creativity

• Focus your attention

• Create structures that work

• Take action to get things moving

Allen's simple yet powerful principles help us master the mental game of productivity—what he calls "managing your mind, not your time." In motivational, bite-size lessons, we learn how to bring the calm focus of the martial artist to the onslaught of choices, decisions, and new circumstances we are faced with daily. Each principle—from "speed up by slowing down" to "the value of a future goal is the present change it fosters"—encourages us to think in fresh ways and to take action in order to achieve more relaxed control, ease, and fun in all our activities.

With wit, inspiration, and know-how, Ready for Anything shows us how to make things happen with less effort, stress, and ineffectiveness, and lots more energy, creativity, and clarity. This is the perfect audiobook for anyone wanting to work and live at their very best.

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Parlay Your IRA into a Family Fortune: 3 Easy Steps for Creating a Lifetime Supply of Tax-Deferred, Even Tax-Free, Wealth for You and Your Family

Author: Ed Slott

Ed Slott is without a doubt "one of the country's leading IRA experts" (Reader's Digest). Appearing at a time when virtually everyone is concerned about retirement savings, this authoritative thoroughly accessible book presents an easy-to-follow plan for making money-a lot of money- with your IRA. Slott shows readers how to choose the right financial advisor, manage vital information and deadlines, and create a retirement fortune that will not only benefit the individual, but continue to enrich beneficiaries for generations. This powerful, straightforward tool is the book for Americans interested in creating a fiscal windfall for the future.

General Theory of Employment Interest and Money or The Age of Turbulence

General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money

Author: John Maynard Keynes

In 1936 Keynes published the most provocative book written by any economist of his generation. Arguments about the book continued until his death in 1946 and still continue today. This new edition, published 70 years after the original, features a new introduction by Paul Krugman which discusses the significance and continued relevance of The General Theory.

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The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World

Author: Alan Greenspan

The Age Of Turbulence is Alan Greenspan's incomparable reckoning with the contemporary financial world, channeled through his own experiences working in the command room of the global economy longer and with greater effect than any other single living figure. Following the arc of his remarkable life's journey through his more than eighteen-year tenure as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board to the present, in the second half of The Age of Turbulence Dr. Greenspan embarks on a magnificent tour d'horizon of the global economy. The distillation of a life's worth of wisdom and insight into an elegant expression of a coherent worldview, The Age of Turbulence will stand as Alan Greenspan's personal and intellectual legacy.

The Washington Post - Sebastian Mallaby

Greenspan's political memoir, which occupies the first half of the book, is readable, lucid and sometimes a bit thin on the dilemmas of monetary policy. In the book's second half, Greenspan the charmer makes way for Greenspan the technician, and the result is a 250-page essay on globalization. His overviews of Russia, India and China say little that is not familiar to attentive readers of the news. But the last chapter makes a powerful and remarkably self-deprecating point. Readers who persevere will feel rewarded.

The New York Times - Michael Kinsley

Not only can Greenspan discourse lucidly on economic matters, but he has also written the most unexpectedly charming Washington insider memoir since Katharine Graham's a decade ago. The books are very different. The charm of Graham's was its frankness. The publisher of The Washington Post dished and dissed, starting with her mother. Greenspan is the soul of tact. Far too many people are labeled as his "friend." Even the mildest criticism is prefaced by a statement of high regard and/or followed by an expression of regret. He doesn't lay a glove on his mother. The charm of Greenspan's book is its self-portrait.

BusinessWeek - Michael Mandel

Most people will read Greenspan's book for the shock value of his attack on Republicans. But they also will find that Greenspan's well-informed musings offer much more food for thought than the usual government official memoir.

Table of Contents:

Introduction     1
City Kid     19
The Making of an Economist     38
Economics Meets Politics     54
Private Citizen     77
Black Monday     100
The Fall of the Wall     123
A Democrat's Agenda     142
Irrational Exuberance     164
Millennium Fever     182
Downturn     206
The Nation Challenged     226
The Universals of Economic Growth     249
The Modes of Capitalism     267
The Choices That Await China     294
The Tigers and the Elephant     311
Russia's Sharp Elbows     323
Latin America and Populism     334
Current Accounts and Debt     346
Globalization and Regulation     363
The "Conundrum"     377
Education and Income Inequality     392
The World Retires. But Can It Afford To?     409
Corporate Governance     423
The Long-Term Energy Squeeze     437
The Delphic Future     464
Epilogue     507
Acknowledgments     533
A Note on Sources     537
Bibliography     541
Index     545