Bøger af Edward J Murphy

The victories and accomplishments of Napoleon and his Grand Army are legendary. Yet, on the bloody field of Eylau, Napoleon lost both his prestige and over one third of his Army. How did this Russian Army of notably inferior weapons, tactics, organization and leadership stave off defeat and almost achieve victory? The Campaign cost Napoleon over 43,000 casualties and proved indecisive. The campaign and Battle of Eylau, ruined Napoleon's image of invincibility and completely gutted the Grand Army of a wealth of leadership and experience. Over twenty general officers were killed or seriously wounded at Eylau. Subsequently, Napoleon would have to consistently rely on more conscripts and foreign troops to fill his depleted ranks. Napoleon's Army would never again resemble the previously invincible Grand Army that died on the blood soaked snows of Poland.

This book is about FOLLOWERSHIP. Followership is your ability to consistently produce excellent results and add greater value to those who helped you produce those results - especially your boss. It's also one of these ten core competencies of your effectiveness and success in business: Followership, Delegating, Planning, Organizing, Communicating, Problem-Solving, Awareness, Training, Motivating and Character-Building. This book is for all those in the workforce, regardless of your occupation, position, or level of authority, who have the desire to be, do, and have more from their career. It will give you a far better understanding of Followership, its definition, importance, and how to enhance it. It's your ability to take direction well, get behind a goal, be part of a team, and deliver what's expected. What you may not realize is that of all the core competencies, Followership is the most important competency of your effectiveness and success in business. If you fail to add value to your boss, follow his instructions, or meet his expectations, you'll be looking for the door. As an executive coach for over 20 years, I know what your boss and customers expect. Here, you'll learn how to use the most actionable tactics, techniques, and tools needed to master the Art of Followership. Which is more important, Leadership or Followership? Leadership and Followership have always been inextricably linked because one cannot exist without the other. You can't be a boss without simultaneously being a follower of another boss. The history of America is replete with examples of people who were wise enough, smart enough, and driven enough to realize their shortcomings. This is why they hired the best and the brightest followers they could find to help them become more successful, and rich. However, Followership is far more important, and here's why: Most people don't want to be or will never be selected as a boss. They're quite happy working on staff somewhere. You don't get to choose your position, title, or level of authority. Your boss does that. Instead, focus your time and energy on becoming the best follower you can be because that's what your boss expects and pays you to do. You don't have to be the boss to exert considerable influence behind the scenes. And you don't need power or authority to consistently produce excellent results. You'll never be selected as a boss if you're a bad follower. And, if you're ever selected as a boss, you'll always be a follower of the person or group who selected you. For those who still aren't convinced that Followership is important, here are a few extra thoughts for you to ponder: All bosses must be good followers first. All bosses have two roles: Leader and Follower. If a boss doesn't care for their followers, you know what happens. All bosses are chosen by other bosses or by the consent of their followers. All these topics and much, much more will be addressed in this book. I know that by learning, using, and sharing these best practices you'll be well on your way to becoming the one person who adds the greatest value to your team - making you essential. And this is why it's always in your best interest to master the Art of Followership. After 77 years, this work is my legacy, my way of giving back in some meaningful way to those I must leave behind. Enjoy the book! PS: Check out the book's Table of Contents to see all the actionable best practices you'll learn here.

There is nothing more stressful than trying to conduct a job search - after losing your job. I know because I have been there!It is a scary time! You have no cash flow and you're surviving on savings and help from friends and family. The fear and uncertainty of when you will be reemployed are crushing on you and your family. The biggest frustration is the SILENCE; your phone never rings - even after months of effort. You have done everything you know how to do and nothing so far has worked. The fear of the unknown, the embarrassment, the lack of self-worth and self-doubt are mounting. You are desperate and ready to take any job just to support your family. How much longer can you continue your insane behavior; doing the same thing over and over again, while expecting a different result? There has to be a better way!Well there is and it is time for a change - this is why I wrote this book. I can help you!My client said it best, Thanks to Ed, I learned the secrets of running a successful job search and in only two weeks I found my career position. I actually had two offers from which to choose and was able to leverage that situation into a 10% raise plus a bonus, all before I ever worked a day. Thanks doesn't seem enough. - William S., San Diego, CAI bring over 20 years of experience as an Executive Career Coach, helping thousands of people, from recent college graduates to CEO's, find meaningful employment. I worked for four of the largest outplacement and e-cruiting companies in America while living in Seattle, San Diego, and Kansas City. Here I learned the SECRETS behind creating a compelling resume, getting selected during a job interview, and receiving the highest compensation the employer could afford during negotiations. I also developed 19 SECRET ways of getting my clients the calls they deserved for job interviews and offers - including the use of social networking.In this job hunting guide, I will show you, step-by-step, exactly how to Get THE Call for job interviews and offers by assessing your assets and liabilities, creating your search Focus, building a compelling resume - strong enough to make your phone ring, getting your resume in front of the RIGHT people to get the call (19 SECRET ways), interviewing strong enough to be selected as #1, negotiating strong enough to receive the highest offer the employer can afford, and managing your search to ensure you maximize every opportunityI have also added the Top Job Searching Sites, the Top 10 Social Networking Sites for Job Seekers, a Job Search Management System to better track your progress, and all the tips, warnings, methods, techniques, shortcuts, and SECRETS I have learned over the past 20-years.Everything in this guide has come from my personal struggles finding employment and the struggles of my clients. I have personally used every technique in this book. They worked for me, they worked for my clients, and I know they will work for you! If you (or someone you care about) are either out of work, changing careers (like leaving the military), or struggling in a dead-end job with no future, this is your chance to turn things around by give yourself a competitive advantage over your peers. If you want your phone to ring, this is THE guide for you!If you feel this book could help someone else, please take a few moments to let them know. If it turns out to make a difference in their life, they will be forever grateful to you - as I will.Let us make a difference together!Put an Executive Coach on your team today!