The Greatest Performance

Author : Elias Miguel Munoz
Publisher : Arte Publico Press
ISBN 13 : 9781611921571
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Greatest Performance written by Elias Miguel Munoz and published by Arte Publico Press. This book was released on 1991-06-30 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Greatest Performance is the ironic title of this deceptively simple, intense, poetic novel of exile. Two soul mates recount to each other their stories of living on the margins of family, country, and sexual identity. Their struggle for love and psychological integrity take us from Cuba to Spain and to the United States where increased freedom is accompanied by culture conflict and the very real threat of AIDS. The Greatest Performance is alternately touching, humorous, and shocking. It is truly memorable literature.

Author : Scott Keller
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118097467
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beyond Performance written by Scott Keller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The secret of achieving and sustaining organizational excellence revealed In an ever-changing world where only a third of excellent organizations stay that way over the long term, and where even fewer are able to implement successful change programs, leaders are in need of big ideas and new tools to thrive. In Beyond Performance, McKinsey & Company's Scott Keller and Colin Price give you everything you need to build an organization that can execute in the short run and has the vitality to prosper over the long term. Drawing on the most exhaustive research effort of its kind on organizational effectiveness and change management, Keller and Price put hard science behind their big idea: that the health of an organization is equally as important as its performance. In the book's foreword, management guru Gary Hamel refers to this notion as "a new manifesto for thinking about organizations." The authors illustrate why copying management best practices from other companies is more dangerous than helpful Clearly explains how to determine the mutually reinforcing combination of management practices that best fits your organization's context Provides practical tools to achieve superior levels of performance and health through a staged change process: aspire, assess, architect, act, and advance. Among these are new techniques for dealing with those aspects of human behavior that are seemingly irrational (and therefore confound even the smartest leaders), yet entirely predictable Ultimately, building a healthy organization is an intangible asset that competitors copy at their peril and that enables you to skillfully adapt to and shape your environment faster than others—giving you the ultimate competitive advantage.

Author : David L Hancock
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
ISBN 13 : 161448693X
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Performance-Driven Thinking written by David L Hancock and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Performance Driven Thinking is a challenging journey that will encourage you to embrace the greatest performance of your life. During this journey, you will experience the call to perform in both your personal and professional existence. The truth is you were born to perform. But the question is at what level will your performance take place? During this journey you will learn how your life from the day you were born until the day you started reading this book was all in preparation for the performance of a lifetime. This journey will challenge you to never accept a sense of entitlement but to embrace a level of performance that will take you to greater heights both personally and professionally. Performance Driven Thinking will serve as your personal coach to a life of personal and professional prosperity. This journey will take you to a feeling of embracing life in the winner’s circle. It will assist you in overcoming the simple challenges of everyday issues to existing at a level which will benefit those who choose to take it. The key to this journey will begin when you discover the desire to perform and will end up with you embracing the will to perform. Non-performance in your life is no longer an option. Your stage is set. You have had a lifetime to prepare. Performance Driven Thinking will be your ticket to your personal and professional performance of a lifetime. What’s stopping you? You were born to perform.

Author : Morten T. Hansen
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1476765820
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Great at Work written by Morten T. Hansen and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wall Street Journal bestseller—a Financial Times Business Book of the Month and named by The Washington Post as “One of the 11 Leadership Books to Read in 2018”—is “a refreshingly data-based, clearheaded guide” (Publishers Weekly) to individual performance, based on a groundbreaking study. Why do some people perform better at work than others? This deceptively simple question continues to confound professionals in all sectors of the workforce. Now, after a unique, five-year study of more than 5,000 managers and employees, Morten Hansen reveals the answers in his “Seven Work Smarter Practices” that can be applied by anyone looking to maximize their time and performance. Each of Hansen’s seven practices is highlighted by inspiring stories from individuals in his comprehensive study. You’ll meet a high school principal who engineered a dramatic turnaround of his failing high school; a rural Indian farmer determined to establish a better way of life for women in his village; and a sushi chef, whose simple preparation has led to his unassuming restaurant being awarded the maximum of three Michelin stars. Hansen also explains how the way Alfred Hitchcock filmed Psycho and the 1911 race to become the first explorer to reach the South Pole both illustrate the use of his seven practices. Each chapter “is intended to inspire people to be better workers…and improve their own work performance” (Booklist) with questions and key insights to allow you to assess your own performance and figure out your work strengths, as well as your weaknesses. Once you understand your individual style, there are mini-quizzes, questionnaires, and clear tips to assist you focus on a strategy to become a more productive worker. Extensive, accessible, and friendly, Great at Work will help us “reengineer our work lives, reduce burnout, and improve performance and job satisfaction” (Psychology Today).

Author : Brendon Burchard
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1401952852
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book High Performance Habits written by Brendon Burchard and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THESE HABITS WILL MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY. Twenty years ago, author Brendon Burchard became obsessed with answering three questions: 1. Why do some individuals and teams succeed more quickly than others and sustain that success over the long term? 2. Of those who pull it off, why are some miserable and others consistently happy on their journey? 3. What motivates people to reach for higher levels of success in the first place, and what practices help them improve the most After extensive original research and a decade as the world’s leading high performance coach, Burchard found the answers. It turns out that just six deliberate habits give you the edge. Anyone can practice these habits and, when they do, extraordinary things happen in their lives, relationships, and careers. Which habits can help you achieve long-term success and vibrant well-being no matter your age, career, strengths, or personality? To become a high performer, you must seek clarity, generate energy, raise necessity, increase productivity, develop influence, and demonstrate courage. The art and science of how to do all this is what this book is about. Whether you want to get more done, lead others better, develop skill faster, or dramatically increase your sense of joy and confidence, the habits in this book will help you achieve it faster. Each of the six habits is illustrated by powerful vignettes, cutting-edge science, thought-provoking exercises, and real-world daily practices you can implement right now. If you’ve ever wanted a science-backed, heart-centered plan to living a better quality of life, it’s in your hands. Best of all, you can measure your progress. A link to a free professional assessment is included in the book.

Author : J. Richard Hackman
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
ISBN 13 : 1578513332
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Leading Teams written by J. Richard Hackman and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hackman (social and organizational psychology, Harvard U.) identifies the factors of being a team leader that will enable a team to work together efficiently to achieve organizational goals. He suggests that five conditions are necessary: having a real team, a compelling direction, an enabling team structure, a supportive organizational context, and expert team coaching. He integrates insights from interviews with team leaders with concepts from the social sciences. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Doug Hirschhorn
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101163135
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 8 Ways to Great written by Doug Hirschhorn and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-12-31 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read Dr. Doug Hirschhorn's posts on the Penguin Blog. Discover the success secrets of top performers who thrive in today's toughest frontline corporate jobs Hard-hitting and pragmatic, Hirschhorn's no-nonsense advice has inspired thousands via his lectures, one-on-one coaching, and media appearances. But 8 Ways to Great goes beyond inspiration to provide the practical tools that anyone can use-no matter what their profession or personal goals-to break through self-defeating behaviors and deluded thinking to truly excel. 1. Let your true passion be your core motivation. 2. Develop self-awareness and use what you know about both your strengths and weaknesses. 3. Set goals and game plans-and learn to love this process, because it is all about the process. 4. Identify your competitive advantage-what sets you apart and what will turn the odds in your favor. 5. Develop inner confidence that keeps you from judging yourself based on other's standards and expectations. 6. Keep your cool-and don't let emotions dictate your decisions. 7. Take risks yet act intelligently with imperfect information. 8. Be accountable.

Author : Dr. Ron Wood Sr.
Publisher : Fulton Books, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1633382354
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Business V.I.A.G.R.A. - Sustaining Great Performance in the Value Zone written by Dr. Ron Wood Sr. and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Wood was a cofounder of Axiom Consulting LLC in 2002 after contributing over thirty years of executive leadership experience from a number of companies including Savin Business Machines, and IBM. He has most recently founded the Wood Research Institute to explore issues related to how to sustain business success, diversity, managing and negotiating in multicultural environments, expatriate problems/issues, business ethics, and corporate social responsibility. His focus is on developing busi

Author : Thomas Riskas
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1467083526
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Great Store Performance written by Thomas Riskas and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2006-07-17 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ilya Grigorik
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 1449344720
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book High Performance Browser Networking written by Ilya Grigorik and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2013-09-11 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How prepared are you to build fast and efficient web applications? This eloquent book provides what every web developer should know about the network, from fundamental limitations that affect performance to major innovations for building even more powerful browser applications—including HTTP 2.0 and XHR improvements, Server-Sent Events (SSE), WebSocket, and WebRTC. Author Ilya Grigorik, a web performance engineer at Google, demonstrates performance optimization best practices for TCP, UDP, and TLS protocols, and explains unique wireless and mobile network optimization requirements. You’ll then dive into performance characteristics of technologies such as HTTP 2.0, client-side network scripting with XHR, real-time streaming with SSE and WebSocket, and P2P communication with WebRTC. Deliver superlative TCP, UDP, and TLS performance Speed up network performance over 3G/4G mobile networks Develop fast and energy-efficient mobile applications Address bottlenecks in HTTP 1.x and other browser protocols Plan for and deliver the best HTTP 2.0 performance Enable efficient real-time streaming in the browser Create efficient peer-to-peer videoconferencing and low-latency applications with real-time WebRTC transports