Business
Adams, Scott; THE DILBERT PRINCIPLE: A CUBICLE’S EYE VIEW OF BOSSES, MEETINGS, MANAGEMENT FADS, & OTHER WORKPLACE AFFLICTIONS, Harper Audio, HarperCollins Publishers, Inc., New York, New York, 1996- From the creator of the cartoon Dilbert, a comical take on corporate America is presented.
Allen, David, GETTING THINGS DONE, Simon & Schuster, New York City, 2002- From core principles to proven tricks, Getting Things Done has the potential to transform the way you work and the way you experience work. 2 cassettes 3 hours
Benton, D.A., HOW TO THINK LIKE A CEO; THE 22 VITAL TRAITS YOU NEED TO BE THE PERSON AT THE TOP; Time Warner, New York, NY, 1996; A management consultant provides an analysis of the actions, outlooks, attitudes and philosophies of the business leader of the 90s. Advice on how to get to the top.
Blanchard, Kenneth, Ph.D.; Lorber, Robert, Ph.D.; PUTTING THE ONE MINUTE MANAGER TO WORK- Introduces the A-B-C, A-C-H-I-E-V-E and P-R-I-C-E models designed to help managers implement the principles of the One Minute Manager. 1 hour 27 minutes
Boldt, Laurence G.; HOW TO FIND THE WORK YOU LOVE, Penguin, New York, New York, 1996, Keys for identifying the career that's right for you and unleashing your creative passion and under- standing of what you could and should be doing with your life.
Bono de, Edward, Dr.; MASTER THINKER, Dove Audio, Los Angeles, California, 1996- Offers guidance on how to become a Masterthinker and how to use your intelligence more creatively, dynamically and successfully.
Butz, Bob; WALTER P. CHRYSLER: LIFE OF AN AMERICAN WORKMAN, Newstrack, Inc., Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 1987- In this warm, generous narrative, Chrysler tells how he always regarded himself as a workman, even when negotiating multimillion dollar deals. 2 tapes
Cleary, Thomas, ZEN LESSONS: THE ART OF LEADERSHIP, Shambhala Publications, Boston, MA, 1990, Guide to enlightened conduct for peopole in postions of authority. Based on the teachings of several Zen masters of China.
Collins, Eliza G.C.; Devanna, Mary Anne; Machado, Mario; THE NEW PORTABLE MBA: THE TOP WISDOM FORM THE BEST UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS: COMPLETE COVERAGE FROM MANAGING PEOPLE TO UNDERSTANDING NUMBERS AND SETTING STRATEGY, Dove Audio, Inc. 1995- This program is for anyone who wants to further their business education and stay on top in today’s changing world of business. Offers contributions from today’s top business school topics, including managing people, finance, economics, marketing management, and leadership. 4 tapes/6 hours
Collins, James C. & Porras, Jerry I,, BUILT TO LAST: SUCCESSFUL HABITS OF VISIONARY COMPANIES, Harper Collins, New York, NY 1994, Pinpoints qualities that set some businesses apart from the competition. Demolishes numerous management myths and provides encouragement and inspiration to managers and entrepreneurs.
Collins, James C.; GOOD TO GREAT: WHY SOME COMPANIES MAKE THE LEAP...AND OTHERS DON'T, Harper Audio, New York city, 2001- Shows how good companies, mediocre companies, even bad companies achieve enduring greatness. Five years of research into 28 companies revealed some surprising facts. 4 cassettes six hours
Dauphinais, William G., Means, Grady, and Price, Colin, WISDOM OF THE CEO: GLOBAL LEADERS TACKLE TODAY’S MOST PRESSING BUSINESS CHALLENGES, Penton Overseas, Inc. and Audio Scholar, 2000- Orchestrated by the experts at PriceWaterhouseCoopers this important book taps the wisdom of the world’s top CEOs to provide powerful insights into the key issues driving business today.2 cassettes approx 3 hours.
Dent, Harry S. Jr.; THE GREAT BOOM AHEAD, Cassette Productions Unlimited, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, 1993- Discusses the dramatic changes of the future, investment strategies, new skills for tomorrow's employees and managers, growth markets, social and cultural trends. 3 hours
Drucker, Peter: MANAGING IN A TIME OF GREAT CHANGE, Dove Video, Beverly Hills, CA, 1995- Management advice on coping with today's rapid change and uncertainty. 6 hours
Drucker, Peter, F., MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES FOR THE 21st CENTURY, Harper Audio, New York, NY, 1999, Author explains “The New Information Revolution” and examines the ultimate challenge of managing yourself and meeting the new demands on the individual in a longer working life and an ever-changing workplace. 6 hours
Edwards, Paul and Sarah, FINDING YOUR PERFECT WORK, MAKING A LIVING, CREATING A LIFE, Etc./Career Track, Inc., Boulder, Colorado. Offers 3 common mistakes people make when searching for "the perfect career" and 6 tactics to keep yourself from settling for a less-than-perfect lifestyle.
Farkas, Charles and De Backer, Philippe, MAXIMUM LEADERSHIP: THE WORLD'S LEADING CEOS SHARE THEIR FIVE STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS, Simon Schuster, New York, NY 1996
Fisher Center Real Estate Conference, 7TH ANNUAL FISHER CENTER REAL ESTATE CONFERENCE, May 13, 2002, San francisco, California - Residential Realities; how will housing fare this time? California's High tech Industries: global implications for the state economy and real estate markets; Funding Real Estate...the new game in town and The Conomic Outlook presented by Robert Edelstein.
Fisher, Donna, POWER NETWORKING, Career Track, Inc. Boulder, Colorado, 1994. Shares the author's insights and "how to do it" enthusiasm for the tremendous power of networking done right (4 cassettes, total 3 hours, 30 min).
Frank, Milo, HOW TO GET YOUR POINT ACROSS IN 30 SECONDS OR LESS, Simon & Schuster Audio, New York City, 1985- Advice that will benefit anyone who heeds it. one cassette
Fortune Magazine; WINNING: GREAT EXECUTIVE SUCCESS STORIES YOU CAN USE, Time Warner AudioBooks, New York, New York, 1999- In this program, selected articles profile business executives – from corporate giants to innovative entrepreneurs- who have something important in common: successful approaches to business challenges. 1 tape/ 90 minutes
Gates, Bill, THE ROAD AHEAD, Penguin HighBridge Audio, 1995. Bill Gates explains how we are on the brink of a new revolution, crossing a technology threshold that will forever change the way we learn, work, buy, and communicate with each other.
Ghoshal, Sumantra and Bartless, Christopher A., THE INDIVIDUALIZED CORPORATION, Harper Audio, New York, NY, 1997, Explores the collapse of an outmoded corporate form and reveals the emergence of a fundamentally different management philosophy. Authors suggest that managers must embrace a philosophy based on purpose, process, and people that focuses on developing and leveraging the individual’s unique talents and skills. 3 hours
Graham, Benjamin, THE INTELLIGENT INVESTOR, Harper Collins, New York, NY, 1996 Classic text on value investing; conveys the basic principles of Graham's enormously successful and popular approach to investing.
Groppel, Jack, M.D.; Andelman, Bob; THE CORPORATE ATHLETE: HOW TO ACHEIVE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE IN BUSINESS AND IN LIFE, Simon & Schuster AudioBooks, New York, New York, 2000- Drawing on parallels between sports and business and based on the latest scientific and medical studies, these tapes reveal the integral roles that nutrition, fitness, and self-improvement play in giving corporate athletes their winning edge. 2 tapes/2.5 hours
Hagstrom Robert G. Jr.; THE WARREN BUFFETT WAY, Random House, Inc., New York, 1995- An in-depth look at the innovative investment and business strategies of successful investor and stock-picker, Warren E. Buffett. 3 hours
Hailsmaier, Edmund; A POLICY MAKER'S GUIDE TO THE HEALTH CARE CRISES, PART III: WHAT'S WRONG WITH AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET? The Heritage Foundation, Washington, D.C., 1993 1 cassette
Hamel, Gary, LEADING THE REVOLUTION, Highbridge Audio, St. Paul Minnesota, Harvard Business School Press, 2000- Explains the underlying principles of radical innovation; explores where revolutionary new business concepts come from; identifies the by design criteria for building companies that are activist-friendly and revolution-ready; details the steps your company must take to make innovation an enduring capability. 2 cassettes two and a half hours.
Hammer, Michael; BEYOND REENGINEERING, Harper Collins Publishers, Inc., 1996- Discusses how the process-centered organization is changing our work and our lives. 3 hours
Hill, Andrew and Wooden, John, BE QUICK--- BUT DON'T HURRY!: FINDING SUCCESS IN THE TEACHINGS OF A LIFETIME, Simon & Schuster Audio, New York City, 2001- Shares lessons and secrets that hold the key to managing creativity in the idea-driven economy of the 21st century. Sound advice and reminiscence. 3 cassettes and four and a half hours
Krass, Peter, editor, THE BOOK OF LEADERSHIP WISDOM: CLASSIC WRITINGS BY LEGENDARY BUSINESS LEADERS, John Wiley & Sons, AUDIO, 2000- This is a collection of wisdom from extraordinarily successful business leaders such as Bill Gates, Andrew Grove, Michael Eisner and David Packard. 2 cassettes 3 hours.
Leboeurf, Michael PhD, WORKING SMARTER: HOW TO GET MORE DONE IN LESS TIME, Simon & Schuster, New York, NY, 1995 - Consultant and professor presents new ways to make the most of your time. Direct and easy program which requires no time sheets, written plans, daily records or other time-consuming devices. Advice on becoming a more effective communicator and an efficient delegator. 1 hour cassette
Lewis, Michael Reizen, Bruce; THE NEW NEW THING: A SILICON VALLEY STORY, Brilliance Corporation, Grand Haven, Michigan, 1999- The tale of Jim Clark a technology entrepreneur who embodies the spirit of the coming age. He is the founder of several billion-dollar companies and is the proud owner of Hyperion, the largest, single-mast vessel, which he intends to sail from his computer in San Francisco. Jim Clark is also ready to start up Healtheon, which is estimated to turn the $1 trillion dollar healthcare industry on its head. 2 tapes/3 hours
Lowenstein, Roger, BUFFETT: THE MAKING OF AMERICAN CAPITALISM, Random House, Inc., 1995- An account of a man of seeming contradictions: a billionaire who has a modest lifestyle, a brillaint deal maker who cultivates a homespun aura. 3 hours
Lynch, Peter and Rothchild, John, LEARN TO EARN, Simon & Schuster Inc., 1996. A beginners guide to the basics of investing and business.
McKay, Harvey; SHARKPROOF, Harper Collins Publishers, Inc., New York, 1993- A guide to getting and keeping the job you want. 90 minutes
Mackay, Harvey, DIG YOUR WELL BEFORE YOU'RE THIRSTY, Bantam Doubleday Dell, 1997, Self-help book from the grandmaster of networking. Advice on how to get to know the people you need to know and how to keep relationships up to date.
Michaelson, Gerald; 50 WAYS TO CLOSE A SALE, Harper Collins Publishers, New York, 1995- A guide to the "new" fundamentals of successful selling in today's supercompetetive environment. 90 minutes
Morgenson, Gretchen, Forbes Senior Ed., GREAT MINDS OF BUSINESS, Simon and Schuster Sound Ideas, 1997. In this informative and inspirational guide, five of today's top business personalities who have succeeded and thrived in the fiercely competitive, high-risk world of big business share their insights and experiences (4 cassettes, approx 4 hrs).
Naisbett, John; MEGATRENDS ASIA, Simon & Schuster, Inc., 1996- Discusses the global shift of the world's economic, political and cultural center of gravity that will have enormous consequences. 3 hours
Nierenberg, Gerard; THE ART OF NEGOTIATION, Random House, Inc., New York, 1985- A guide that will help you win raises, buy everything at the lowest price, resolve conflict and deal more effectively with all aspects of business. 45 minutes
Packard, David, THE HP WAY, Harper Collins Publishers, Inc., 1995. Offering a practical value that transcends the ever-shifting marketplace and management trends. The HP WAY is for entrepreneurs and managers alike.
Pasternak, Bruce A. and Viscio, Albert J., THE CENTERLESS CORPORATION, Simon and Schuster, 1998. Presents a radical new business model for the 21st century corporation that would maximize operational effectiveness while becoming a more effective global organization, building capabilities for faster growth, attracting and retaining the very best people, developing into a true learning organization and cultivating leaders at all levels in the company (2 cassettes, total approx 2 hrs).
Pearce, Terry and Pottruck, David; CLICKS AND MORTAR, PASSION DRIVEN GROWTH IN AN INTERNET DRIVEN WORLD, Wiley Audio,Penton Overseas, Inc. Carlsbad, California, 2000-Shows what it takes to build a high-growth organization in today's electronic environment. 2 cassettes 3 hours
Peters, Tom, THE CIRCLE OF INNOVATION, Random House AUDIOBOOKS, 1997- Peters argues that the world of business is in a permanent state of flux, a state of chaos in which constant innovation is the only survival strategy. Peters goal is to transform your organization, your career, yourself. 2 cassettes 3 hours.
Phillips, Michael; THE SEVEN LAWS OF MONEY, Shambhala Publications, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, 1997- Michael Phillips, former vice-president of the Bank of California and the developer of Mastercard tells how these seven “secrets” to can help transform your relationship with money. 2 tapes/90 minutes
Rackham, Neil, SPIN SELLING, HighBridge Company, St. Paul, MN, 1998, The best validated sales method available today. Developed from 12 years of research studies of 35,000 sales calls. Used by the top sales forces across the world. The author explains why traditional sales models don’t work for large sales and unfolds strategies using real-world examples and informative cases. 3 hour
Rayburn, John; BUCK RODGERS: THE IBM WAY, Newstrack, Inc., Francis G. Rodgers and Robert L. Shook, 1986- IBM’s former Vice President of Marketing and chief marketing strategist, describes the techniques that created IBM’s history-making success, and the philosophy that made it one of the foremost companies in the world. 2 tapes
Schneider, Jerome, FINDING YOUR OWN OFFSHORE WEALTH HAVEN, Wilshire Publishing, Manhattan Beach, CA, 1999, Four Tapes – Get your assets out of the country before it’s too late; A new life with a new identity: How To Legally Disappear; Tax Protection; and, Financial Privacy.
Schwartz, Peter; THE ART OF THE LONG VIEW, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing Group, Inc., New York, 1995- Techniques for developing strategic vision within businesses and in helping individuals select their own paths into the future. 180 minutes
Secrets of the Great Investors, REAL ESTATE AND COLLECTIBLES, Knowledge Products, Nashville, TN, 1997-Investments in tangible assets offer aunique set of opportunities and problems, often related to limited supply. Learn about the investors who have succeeded with this special class of investments.2 cassettes
Secrets of the Great Investors, TAXES, ESTATE PLANNING, AND ASSET PROTECTION, Knowledge Products, Nashville, TN, 1997-Any good financial plan must address how to preserve what you earn. Though tax law and inheritance laws constantly change, this presentation will give you a clear picture of the pitfalls and opportunities in this area of financial planning.
Skousen, Mark and McElroy, Eds., WALL STREET AND ITS MYSTERY MEN, Knowledge Products, Nashville, TN, 1996. Reviews some of the most colorful and fascinating Wall Street personalities from the past two centuries, including J.P. Morgan, Jay Gould, Hetty Green, Diamond Jim Brady, Jesse Livermore, Bernard Baruch and Joseph Kennedy (2 cassettes, approx 2-1/2-3 hrs).
Sobel, Robert, Lawrence Stesser, WALL STREET AND ITS MYSTERY MEN, Carmichael & Carmichael, Inc., 1996. A collection of cassette presentations that explain, in understandable language, the strategies, tactics, and principles that have produced great wealth (2 cassettes).
Smith , Hyrum, THE 10 NATURAL LAWS OF SUCCESSFUL TIME AND LIFE MANAGEMENT, Time Warner AudioBooks, 1993 – Proven strategies for increased productivity and inner peace. Narrated by George Lee Andres, 2 tapes 3hours
Steinberg, Leigh, WINNING WITH INTEGRITY: GETTING WHAT YOU'RE WORTH WITHOUT SELLING YOUR SOUL, Random House Audio Books,, New York City, 1998- An intelligent, insightful and inspiring guide to the art of negotiation in business and in life from one of the most successful businessmen in sports. 2 cassettes 3 hours
Stanley, Thomas J. PhD., THE MILLIONAIRE MIND, Simon & Schuster, New York City, 2000- The Millionaire Next Door told us who America's wealthy really are. The Millionaire Mind tells how they got there, and how to become one of them. 8 cassettes 12 and a half hours
Tarkenton, Fran; WINNING IN BUSINESS, Phillips Publishing, Inc., Potomac, MD- Fran Tarkenton interviews business builder Jay Abraham.
Tichy, Noel M. & Cohen, Eli; THE LEADERSHIP ENGINE: HOW WINNING COMPANIES BUILD LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL, Harper Audio, New York, 1997, Colorful and insightful examples from dozens of leaders who have figured out how to develop untapped leadership potential. 2 tapes/3 hours
Van Fleet, James, 22 BIGGEST MISTAKES MANAGERS MAKE AND HOW TO CORRECT THEM, Dove Audio, 1996, Provides methods to recognize and correct the 22 common mistakes that could stand in the way of a successful management career. How to keep up with developments in your field; develop responsibility in your subordinates, make criticism sould like a compliment; bring out the best in your employees.
Ventrella, Scott W.; THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING IN BUSINESS:10 TRAITS FOR MAXIMUM RESULTS, Sound Ideas, Simon & Schuster, New York City, 2001- This audio book provides a practical way for each of us to actually develop and strengthen the ten traits of a positive thinker. 2 cassettes two and a half hours
Wall Street Journal Audiobooks, EMERGING POWERS: AN INSIDER'S GUIDE, Dow Jones, 1996, Presents a guide to the countries that are transforming the way the world does business. Primers on four of the most promising global markets: China, India, Mexico and Brazil. four cassettes
Walton, Mary; THE DEMING MANAGEMENT METHOD, ManagersEdge, Corp., Mary Walton, 1986- Discusses the Deming Management Method, ideas that have created impressive improvements in quality and profitability at Ford, Honeywell Information Systems, and other companies large and small. 2 tapes
Wang, Deborah; Fuentes, Rossana; Ratnam, Anita; Bial, Pedro, Correspondents, Emerging Powers, Dow Jones and Company, 1996. Offers an insider's guide to the countries that are transforming the way the world does business. Profiles four of the most promising global markets: China, India, Mexico and Brazil (4 cassettes, 50 min. each).
Whitely, , EMPIRES OF THE MIND, Simon & Schuster Inc., 1995. Explains on how to "fireproof your career" in today's volatile business climate while developing the qualities necessary to lead others and to lead a life full of satisfaction.
Whiteley, Richard; Hessnan, Dianne; CUSTOMER CENTERED GROWTH, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, New York, 1996- The authors reveal how putting the customer at the center of all they do creates a new profitable way of doing business. 360 minutes
Worthy, James C.; SHAPING AN AMERICAN INSITUTION: ROBERT E. WOOD AND SEARS, ROEBUCK, ManagersEdge Corp., Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, 1984- The story of how General Robert E. Wood pioneered techniques for merchandising and distributing immense qualities of merchandise still in use today. 2 tapes
Young, Stephen, HOW TO MANAGE TIME AND SET PRIORITIES, Random House, Inc., 1988. This practical program will show you how to save hours of time every day for the rest of your life, by learning to set obtainable goals and objectives, avoid interruptions, reduce paperwork and run effective meetings.
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Business Conference - COMDEX/Fall - 1996 - Las Vegas
KEYNOTE ADDRESS, Andy Grove, President and CEO, Intel Corporation, 1996,