|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
LOS ANGELES – USA Book News, the premiere online magazine and review website for mainstream and independent publishing houses, announced the winners of the BEST BOOKS OF 2008 awards on October 20th. This year’s contest yielded an unprecedented number of entries, which were then narrowed down to the finalists and winners of the 140 categories of published books. A distinguished panel of industry judges evaluated entries that traversed the publishing landscape—Simon & Schuster, Tarcher/Penguin, HarperCollins, Hyperion, St. Martin’s Press, McGraw-Hill, John Wiley & Sons & hundreds of independent publishers.
TalentSmart® had the auspicious privilege of having two books published in 2008. Each book features unique elements of our landmark research, and both were selected by USA Book News as BEST BOOKS OF 2008. Dr. Travis Bradberry, our president, penned Squawk! - How to Stop Making Noise and Start Getting Results, which was published by Collins Business and selected as the BEST BUSINESS BOOK OF 2008. Nick Tasler, our director of research and development, authored The Impulse Factor: Why Some of Us Play It Safe and Others Risk It All, which was published by Simon & Schuster and deemed the BEST CAREER BOOK OF 2008.
 |
Squawk! is a little fable about the big problem that's hovering inside every workplace—seagull managers. Rather than working alongside their teams to create viable solutions, seagull managers swoop in squawking, dump orders riddled with formulaic advice, then take off, leaving everyone else to clean up the mess. Through the lively and entertaining story of Charlie—a seagull who doesn't understand how his management style is ruining his flock's performance—Squawk! illuminates the Three Virtues of Superior Managers, a cohesive method that ensures we stop depositing messes on the heads of those around us.
Click here to learn more about Squawk!
|
| |
|
 |
The Impulse Factoris a groundbreaking exploration of the hidden force behind the choices we make. Fifty thousand years ago, a dopamine gene mutation in Homo sapiens gave our species a behavioral advantage, which catapulted us into civilization as we know it. This same advantage still occurs in humans today, spurring incredible innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as attention deficits, dangerous addictions and costly financial errors. Drawing on the latest research from genetics, neuroscience and management theory, The Impulse Factor reveals the pros and cons of impulsive behavior. Each copy includes a FREE code to take the Impulse Factor Testonline, so you can learn how to harness your hidden tendencies to make the most of every decision-making opportunity.
Click here to learn more about The Impulse Factor
|
|
|
