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Author: Steve Miller
Publisher: HarperBusiness
Published: 2008-04-15
Total Pages: 286
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA corporate restructure expert documents the price that has been paid by American employees to promote national industry efforts, tracing key conflicts in the arenas of pension benefits, health-care insurance, and the work-life balance.
Author: Steve Miller
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: 2009-10-13
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 0061754854
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor the past thirty years, Steve Miller has done the messy, unpleasant work of salvaging America's lost companies with such success that the Wall Street Journal has dubbed him "U.S. Industry's Mr. Fix It." From his very first crisis assignment as point man for Lee Iaccoca's rescue team at Chrysler, Miller built an international reputation while fixing major problems in such varied industries as steel, construction, and health care. Most recently, as chairman and CEO of the bankrupt automotive parts manufacturer Delphi Corporation, he has confronted head-on the major issues threatening the survival of Detroit's Big Three. A battle is being fought in the heart of industrial America—or what is left of it—Miller observes. In the auto industry as well as every manufacturing corporation, management and labor are at loggerheads over wages and the skyrocketing costs of employee benefits. The way out of this battle is often painful and Miller is deeply aware of the high price individual workers and many communities have had to pay as a result. In this frank and unsparing memoir, Miller reveals a rarely seen side of American management. Miller recounts the inside story of the many turnaround jobs that have led to his renown as Mr. Fix It. But he also paints an intimate picture of his relationship with Maggie Miller, his wife of forty years, with whom Miller shares the credit for his success. Described by Miller as "my mentor and tormentor," Maggie served as his most trusted adviser and kept him focused on what truly matters until her death from brain cancer in 2006. A deeply moving personal story and timely snapshot of the state of American manufacturing and what it will take to restore it to profitability, The Turnaround Kid is Steve Miller's fascinating look at his education as an American executive.
Author: Jason K. Allen
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Published: 2022-09-13
Total Pages: 166
ISBN-13: 1535941170
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow do you save a sinking ship? When Dr. Jason K. Allen arrived on the campus of Midwestern Seminary, it was in rough shape. The faculty, the facilities, and the reputation of the school were all flailing. How did he lead this seminary to become the fastest growing and one of the largest seminaries in the world? In this book, Dr. Allen shares the leadership principles he learned through the turnaround of Midwestern Seminary—principles you’ll be able to apply in whatever area God has called you to lead.
Author: Sandie Traveller
Publisher: Author House
Published: 2014-11-13
Total Pages: 407
ISBN-13: 149699308X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Can changing your look change your life....?" Self confessed scruff, 33 year old Lyndsey Daly doesn't believe so until friends set her up to appear on "Turnaround" a top rating TV make-over show. Struggling with the breakdown of her marriage, the reluctant TV star finds herself having to juggle the demands of filming, with her dual roles of daughter to 59 year old Renee, and mother to 11 year old Cassandra, each of whom are facing a crisis.... Unhappy in her new school, Cassie befriends a stray dog and hides him in a secret place. In the aftermath of the discovery of the animal's lair, and the witnessing of something shocking, the traumatised child goes on the run..... Meanwhile, on a mission to save her daughter's marriage, Renee indulges in a dangerous game of sexual cat and mouse with her son-in-law, Raymond Daly. "Turnaround" changes Lyndsey's life and those of her family in ways she has been unable to foresee. Faced with betrayal from those she loves the most, she will undergo tears and trauma as the foundations of her very existence begin to crumble. But help is at hand. As events spiral out of control the "Turnaround" presenters step in to ensure that all, ultimately, ends well....
Author: Diane Tavenner
Publisher: Currency
Published: 2019-09-17
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 1984826077
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA blueprint for how parents can stop worrying about their children’s future and start helping them prepare for it, from the cofounder and CEO of one of America’s most innovative public-school networks “A treasure trove of deeply practical wisdom that accords with everything I know about how children thrive.”—Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit In 2003, Diane Tavenner cofounded the first school in what would become Summit Public Schools, which has since won national recognition for its exceptional outcomes: 99 percent of students are accepted to a four-year college, and its students graduate college at twice the national average. But in a radical departure from the environments created by the college admissions arms race, Summit students aren’t focused on competing with their classmates for rankings or test scores. Instead, students spend their days solving real-world problems and developing the skills of self-direction, collaboration, and reflection, all of which prepare them to succeed in college, thrive in today’s workplace, and lead a secure and fulfilled life. Through personal stories and hard-earned lessons from Summit’s exceptional team of educators and diverse students, Tavenner shares the learning philosophies underlying the Summit model and offers a blueprint for any parent who wants to stop worrying about their children’s future—and start helping them prepare for it. At a time when many students are struggling to regain educational and developmental ground lost to the disruptions of the pandemic, Prepared is more urgent and necessary than ever.
Author: Kai Cheng Thom
Publisher: arsenal pulp press
Published: 2017-10-16
Total Pages: 42
ISBN-13: 1551527111
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the magical time between night and day, when both the sun and the moon are in the sky, a child is born in a little blue house on a hill. And Miu Lan is not just any child, but one who can change into any shape they can imagine. The only problem is they can't decide what to be: A boy or a girl? A bird or a fish? A flower or a shooting star? At school, though, they must endure inquisitive looks and difficult questions from the other children, and they have trouble finding friends who will accept them for who they are. But they find comfort in the loving arms of their mother, who always offers them the same loving refrain: "whatever you dream of / i believe you can be / from the stars in the sky to the fish in the sea." In this captivating, beautifully imagined picture book about gender, identity, and the acceptance of the differences between us, Miu Lan faces many questions about who they are and who they may be. But one thing's for sure: no matter what this child becomes, their mother will love them just the same. Kai Cheng Thom is a writer, performance artist, and psychotherapist in Toronto. Her first poetry book, a Place Called No Homeland, was published in 2017. Kai Yun Ching is a community-based organizer, educator, and illustrator in Montreal. Wai-Yant Li is a ceramics artist and illustrator in Montreal.
Author: Sandy Steinman
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Published: 2012-07-31
Total Pages: 299
ISBN-13: 1614482586
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere is probably nothing more exhilarating, nothing that gets one’s adrenalin flowing than when a business owner’s plans come together and the business becomes a reality. The feeling of being “your own boss” brings on genuine euphoria. The proud new business owner is walking on air. Unfortunately, there is not always a happy ending. All too soon reality sets in and it is not always pretty. Reality takes the form of bills that have to be paid, customers who have to be satisfied and payroll deadlines that have to be met. These shattered dreams are not unusual. According to the United States Census Bureau 10% of United States businesses close each year and with them come shattered dreams and shattered lives. But it doesn’t have to end this way. In "The Small Business Turn Around Guide: Take Your Business From Troubled To Triumphant," Sandy Steinman gives struggling business owners hope and he takes them through the steps to implement processes that solve the most common small business problems. These are the same processes that Steinman has actually implemented and which have added millions of dollars to his client companies’ bottom line. Additionally, he makes available at no cost, the spreadsheets and forms that are integral to the successful turnaround of your individual business. If you are a small business owner and are struggling with cash shortfalls. employees who are unmotivated and have no idea what is expected of them, reports that are not actionable, or dozens of other issues common to other struggling business owners, "The Small Business Turn Around Guide" is for you. From the moment you read the first chapter and learn how to stop the bleeding and how to get control of your cash, you will know that there is real hope for your situation.
Author: James B. Shein
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2011-02-10
Total Pages: 384
ISBN-13: 1118008472
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA just-in-time guide for revamping distressed companies Drawn from the author's decades of experience advising, purchasing, and reviving distressed companies across industries, geographies, and sizes, Reversing the Slide is designed to help executives, managers, and employees revitalize downtrodden companies. It shows how to: select the tactics appropriate for each stage of distress; understand the use of entrepreneurial concepts; avoid pitfalls common to turnarounds; determine the legal, financial, strategic, and operational steps in the process; discover why the principal of "ready, fire, aim" should guide the decision-making process in situations with time pressure and significant uncertainty; and uncover the secrets of effective leadership and governance. Contains step-by-step instructions for helping troubled organizations bounce back with vigor Often quoted in the Wall Street Journal, the author is an authority on restructuring and downsizing Offers a handbook for implementing a successful corporate turnaround James Shein's Reversing the Slide is full of insightful advice on what works, what does not, and why it will prove invaluable to executives, managers, and employees in helping troubled companies before it's too late.
Author: Jennifer S. Miller
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
Published: 2019-11-05
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 1631597752
DOWNLOAD EBOOKConfident Parents, Confident Kids lays out an approach for helping parents—and the kids they love—hone their emotional intelligence so that they can make wise choices, connect and communicate well with others (even when patience is thin), and become socially conscious and confident human beings. How do we raise a happy, confident kid? And how can we be confident that our parenting is preparing our child for success? Our confidence develops from understanding and having a mastery over our emotions (aka emotional intelligence)—and helping our children do the same. Like learning to play a musical instrument, we can fine-tune our ability to skillfully react to those crazy, wonderful, big feelings that naturally arise from our child’s constant growth and changes, moving from chaos to harmony. We want our children to trust that they can conquer any challenge with hard work and persistence; that they can love boundlessly; that they will find their unique sense of purpose; and they will act wisely in a complex world. This book shows you how. With author and educator Jennifer Miller as your supportive guide, you'll learn: the lies we’ve been told about emotions, how they shape our choices, and how we can reshape our parenting decisions in better alignment with our deepest values. how to identify the temperaments your child was born with so you can support those tendencies rather than fight them. how to align your biggest hopes and dreams for your kids with specific skills that can be practiced, along with new research to support those powerful connections. about each age and stage your child goes through and the range of learning opportunities available. how to identify and manage those big emotions (that only the parenting process can bring out in us!) and how to model emotional intelligence for your children. how to deal with the emotions and influences of your choir—the many outside individuals and communities who directly impact your child’s life, including school, the digital world, extended family, neighbors, and friends. Raising confident, centered, happy kids—while feeling the same way about yourself—is possible with Confident Parents, Confident Kids.
Author: Albert J. Dunlap
Publisher: Mr. Media Books
Published: 2014-07-15
Total Pages: 364
ISBN-13: 1500498831
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAl Dunlap is an original: an outspoken, irascible executive with an incredible track record of injecting new life into tired companies. The business media have coined a new verb--"to dunlap"--when describing a fast company turnaround.
