books about: executives     books:     Executives      The War Within: A Secret White House History 2006-2008 Bob Woodward Simon & Schuster, 2008 Like watching the movie "Groundhogs Day", only without the jokes By Cameron Castle: I just finished "The War Within: A Secret Whitehouse History 2006 to 2008." by Bob Woodward. It should have been titled, "Letting The Fox In The Henhouse." Woodward's first two surprisingly positive books about President Bush allowed him ...             Hitman: Forty Years Making Music, Topping the Charts, and Winning Grammys David Foster Pocket, 2008 After almost four decades in the music business, David Foster -- producer, arranger, songwriter, performer -- is finally ready to talk. In this compelling and outspoken memoir, Foster shares some of his incredible stories: the first time he met Barbra Streisand, as a young session player in Los Angeles; his first of 15 Grammys® for "After the Love ...             The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels Michael Watkins Harvard Business School Press, 2003 Great Primer for Taking On a Management Job The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins is squarely aimed at the task of a manager coming in and dealing with a new team. Those first ninety days can really make or break a business relationship and it is well worth studying this information before you take on a new job. ...             The American Way of War: Guided Missiles, Misguided Men, and a Republic in Peril Eugene Jarecki Free Press, 2008 Excellent critique of American militarism and the Iraq war Eugene Jarecki, director of the powerful film Why We Fight, has now given us a written account of American militarism in The American Way of War. There is substantial overlap between the film and the book--they may be viewed as telling the same story. It is, however, a ...             Obama: The Historic Campaign in Photographs Deborah Willis, Kevin Merida Amistad, 2008 Through 150 striking color photographs, Obama: The Historic Campaign in Photographs charts the road to Barack Obama's nomination as the first African American to lead the presidential ticket of a major party. Announcing his campaign in Springfield, Illinois, on February 10, 2007, Obama stood on the grounds of the Old State Capitol, where Abraham ...             Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done Larry Bossidy, Ram Charan, ... Crown Business, 2002 A "Must Read" for Executives If a business leader were to select one book as a guide to success, this would be my choice. As a former AlliedSignal executive, I have seen these practices applied and reinforced; I have also seen the results that they deliver. The book defines Execution as "...a ...             First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently Marcus Buckingham, Curt Coffman Simon & Schuster, 1999 I did, and it works! Definitely on my recommended book list. A must read for women in business. Susan Bock The Success Coach for Women in Business www.SusanBockSolutions.com             What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful Marshall Goldsmith, Mark Reiter Hyperion, 2007 Wow! This book will help you get there! This book is one of the best I've ever read. Some people assume that once one has what it takes to advance in one's career, there's no stopping one. This book makes a solid case that many people who achieve initial success later reach a ceiling that has nothing to do ...             Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency Barton Gellman Penguin Press HC, The, 2008 the Last 8 years revealed We have read all the exposés of the Bush Years. This is the best and the most terrifying.             Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief James M. McPherson Penguin Press HC, The, 2008 More of a General Than His Generals In his typical style---fluid, concise, insightful--- McPherson lays out how Lincoln discharged his duties as commander in chief. And, yet again, demonstrates Lincoln as a great leader. He never let his ego get in the way of doing the best thing for the country. Yes, it ...             The Audacity of Deceit: Barack Obama's War on American Values Brad O'Leary WND Books, 2008 The Audacity of Deceit Excellent book. I don't like the canditate and what he stands for. This was a fair look into him and his book.             Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time Keith Ferrazzi, Tahl Raz Doubleday Business, 2005 Mandatory Reading for Self-Employed Professionals I am a self employed entrepreneur and consultant. The life blood of my business is my network and my ability to meet the right people and keep a steady stream of referrals coming in the door. I have never met nor corresponded with Mr. Ferrazzi. Having said that I ...             What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception Scott McClellan PublicAffairs, 2008 Intensely Reasonable "What Happened" is full of great insider information put forth by an intensely reasonable story teller who seems to have no other agenda than the truth. I am no fan of the Bush administration. But I've had my fill of books that conclude that George Bush is either ...             Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur Richard Branson Virgin Books, 2008 Sir Richard Branson is one of the world?s most successful entrepreneurs and his Virgin Group is one of the most recognised lifestyle brands, trusted and enjoyed by many millions of people.  Now, in his trademark charismatic and honest style, Richard shares the inside track on some of his greatest achievements over forty years in business as well ...             Obama's Challenge: America's Economic Crisis and the Power of a Transformative Presidency Robert Kuttner Chelsea Green Publishing, 2008 Outstanding book on multiple levels Ronald Reagan famously (and wrongly) said that government wasn't the solution to the problem; it was the problem. In fact, it is the solution to the problem. We have now suffered through thirty years of a federal government that has been intentionally impaired so ...          products you might be interested in search for books differently, entrepreneur, photographs, relationship, transformative, washington      toavi.com    web we recommend I did, and it works! randomly chosen book: The Blind Watchmaker: Why the Evidence of Evolution Reveals a Universe ...