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Все книги издательства John Wiley & Sons LimitedMore Psychometric Testing. 1000 New Ways to Assess Your Personality, Creativity, Intelligence and Lateral Thinking
A brand new collection of powerful psychometric and intelligence tests Psychometric testing has become a standard tool of the trade among recruiters in today's hypercompetitive job marketplace. Now, from the wiseguys behind the bestselling IQ Workout series, here are forty new tests designed to gauge and sharpen your mental powers, assess your personality traits, identify your aptitudes, and reveal your strengths and weaknesses. Each test offers a minimum of twenty to twenty-five questions. Using a point system that enables you to calibrate your personality traits, the personality tests examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in various situations. The IQ tests assess verbal comprehension, numeracy, logic, and spatial reasoning, and feature a scoring system and in-depth answers that provide instant feedback on performance. A fun and informative way to assess personality and intelligence, More Psychometric Testing also is an indispensable resource for job seekers and career builders. Philip Carter (Mirfield, West Yorkshire, UK) and Ken Russell (Havant, West Sussex, UK) are the UK MENSA Puzzle Editors. Together they have coauthored over 100 books on all aspects of testing, puzzles, and crosswords.
Focus Like a Laser Beam. 10 Ways to Do What Matters Most
In Focus Like a Laser Beam, acclaimed management consultant and business blogger Lisa Haneberg offers business leaders a new way to direct their focus that, like a laser beam, is direct, fast, and on track. The book offers leaders ways to improve energy and engagement in the workplace and redirect how people communicate at work. Focus Like a Laser Beam is filled with useful suggestions for dealing with distractions and diversions and outlines the ten practices that will help leaders focus on what’s most important. Know and feel the power of laser focus Get connected with your employees Have fun and be fun Relax to energize Turn meetings into focus sessions Invite a challenge Huddle Stop multitasking and put your focus where it belongs Do one great thing Let go of outdated goals, projects, and tasks
How to Deal with Difficult Customers. 10 Simple Strategies for Selling to the Stubborn, Obnoxious, and Belligerent
Praise for How to Deal with Difficult Customers «The application of the ten key strategies in this book will help every sales professional learn how to deal with the truly difficult and how to avoid creating unnecessary difficulties. It's written with the same wit, humor, and inspiration that have made Anderson's prior books so effective.» –Margaret Callihan, President, Chairman, and CEO, SunTrust Bank, Florida «Anderson knocks another one out of the park with How to Deal with Difficult Customers! The problem is real; Anderson's solutions make sense and, as always, he makes you laugh in the process.» –Mike Roscoe, Editor in Chief, Dealer Magazine «I could not put this book down. It's a salesperson's bible, offering clear and concise how-to advice. If you're in the selling profession and want to sell more, you should read this book . . . twice.» –Warren Lada, Senior Vice President, Saga Communications «An individual executing the ideas within this book will change their own life and their organization. No one has the gift like Anderson to articulate the importance character plays in maximizing potential.» –Mike Tomberlin, CEO, The Tomberlin Group «Throw out all your other sales manuals. Anderson's new book will change the way you look at customers, the way your salespeople look at themselves, and, quite frankly, the way you look at the sales process.» –Dan Janal, President, PRleads.com «What are you waiting for? We all have difficult customers. If you're tired of leaving money on the table because you can't handle them, read this book. If your good customers are turning into difficult customers, read this book. If you want to deliver results year-in and year-out, read, re-read, and apply the lessons of this book.» –Randy Pennington, author, Results Rule!
The Energy Bus. 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy
Enjoy the ride of your life with the Wall Street Journal bestseller None of us can expect to get through life without any challenges. Life isn’t always a constant daydream of unbridled pleasure and happiness. But that doesn’t mean you can’t approach everything with some zing – a big dose of positive energy is what you need to feel great, be successful and love life! And the international bestselling The Energy Bus can help you live your life in a positive, forward-thinking way. Learn the 10 secrets that will help you overcome adversity and harness the power of positive, infectious energy, so that you can create your own success. International bestselling author Jon Gordon draws on his experience of working with thousands of leaders and teams to provide insights, actionable strategies and positive energy. The Energy Bus: Shows you how to ditch negativity and infuse your life with positive energy Provides tools to build a positive team and culture Contains insights from working with some of the world’s largest companies Foreword by Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One-Minute Manager
The Energy Bus. 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy
The Energy Bus, an international best seller by Jon Gordon, takes readers on an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals 10 secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking that leads to true accomplishment – at work and at home. Jon infuses this engaging story with keen insights as he provides a powerful roadmap to overcome adversity and bring out the best in yourself and your team. When you get on The Energy Bus you’ll enjoy the ride of your life!
The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush. 10 Commonsense Lessons from the Commander in Chief
Praise for The LEADERSHIP GENIUS of GEORGE W. BUSH «Finally, a fun-to-read book about George W. Bush that details the secrets to his success!» —Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager «Political journalists love graduate student intelligence, the ability to make clever allusions in seminars, and in 1999—2000, they hassled George W. Bush for not having it. They didn’t realize what this book succinctly displays: that the President has something far more important–CEO intelligence, the ability to ask tough questions, garner essential information, and make discerning decisions. Such intelligence can be fostered and honed, and this book shows how.» —Dr. Marvin Olasky, Professor of Journalism, The University of Texas at Austin, and Editor in Chief, World magazine «Put aside politics and read this book right away for its true wisdom and concrete advice about leadership. The authors have done a brilliant job explaining the leadership style that makes this President so effective. Any leader can learn from the philosophy, strategy, and tactics in this book.» —Bruce Tulgan, founder of RainmakerThinking, Inc., and author, Winning the Talent Wars «Thompson and Ware make a compelling case that this President who ‘loves to be underestimated’ has a highly effective approach to leadership that is humane, direct, and at times, truly transformational. Many in business today could benefit from reading this book.» —David M. Abshire, President, Center for the Study of the Presidency
OCA Oracle Application Server 10g Administration I Study Guide. (Exam 1Z0-311)
Complete coverage of the exam objectives, hands-on exercises, review questions, and more, this is the first and only book to offer such in-depth coverage of this challenging exam Takes into consideration that candidates must not only know how to install and configure Oracle Application Server 10g, but how to use the robust tool set, including Oracle HTTP Server and OracleAS Portal The book features an interactive CD-ROM, including the Sybex Test Engine with chapter review questions and bonus exams, a series of flash cards that can be used on a PC or handheld, and an e-version of the book Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Succeeding at Assessment Centres For Dummies
It's becoming more common for organisations to use assessment centres as part of their recruitment drive. So if you've recently been invited to one, and you're not sure what to expect or how to excel, then this is the book for you. You'll be guided through how each activity is conducted and how to prepare for each part of the selection process. You'll find expert advice on how to shine in every activity – and get the career you want. Succeeding at Assessment Centres For Dummies covers: Standing Out in Group Exercises Impressing in Oral Presentations Achieving in Analysis Exercises Performing in Planning and Scheduling Exercises Perfecting Your Approach to Psychometrics
Renting Out Your Property For Dummies
Advice on profitable strategies, problem tenants, UK legal issues, and more! Minimise rental headaches and maximise cash flow – without agent's fees Whether you want to become a property tycoon or just rent out a second home, this guide to the UK rental market is your roadmap to success. Now fully updated with extra coverage on tax issues and company formation, let successful landlords Melanie Bien and Robert Griswold show you how to buy the right property, avoid legal problems, retain the best tenants, and maximise your rental income. Praise for Renting Out Your Property For Dummies «This book is a comprehensive guide to the process of renting out your property, brim full of sound practical advice based on years of experience. It's an absolute must for the bookshelf of any would-be landlord, novice and experienced alike.» —Tom Entwistle, Editor of the rental property Web site, www.LandlordZONE.co.uk Discover how to Market your property and screen tenants Set the right rent and manage increases properly Master maintenance issues, from DIY to 'contractor dream team' Stay on top of your finances and record keeping
Market Wizards: Interviews with Top Traders
THE INVESTMENT CLASSIC «I've read Market Wizards at several stages of my career as it shows the staying power of good down-to-earth wisdoms of true practitioners with skin in the game. This is the central document showing the heuristics that real-life traders use to manage their affairs, how people who do rather than talk have done things. Twenty years from now, it will still be fresh. There is no other like it.» —NASSIM N. TALEB, former derivatives trader, author of The Black Swan, and professor, NYU-Poly «Market Wizards is one of the most fascinating books ever written about Wall Street. A few of the 'Wizards' are my friends—and Jack Schwager has nailed their modus operandi on the head.» —MARTIN W. ZWEIG, PhD, Editor, The Zweig Forecast «It is difficult enough to develop a method that works. It then takes experience to believe what your method is telling you. But the toughest task of all is turning analysis into money. If you don't believe it, try it. These guys have it all: a method, the conviction, and the discipline to act decisively time after time, regardless of distractions and pressures. They are heroes of Wall Street, and Jack Schwager's book brings their characters vividly to life.» —ROBERT R. PRECHTER, JR., Editor, The Elliott Wave Theorist