Since its release in 2006, Financial Intelligence has become a favorite among managers who need a guided tour through the numbers--helping them to understand not only what the numbers really mean, but also why they matter.This new, completely updated edition brings the numbers up to date and continues to teach the basics of finance to managers who need to use financial data to drive their business. It also addresses issues that have become even more important in recent years--including questions around the financial crisis and those around broader financial and accounting literacy....

In a beehive, producing the optimal amount of honey requires each of the bees to be in sync with the needs of the colony. This precept is also true in our work lives. When you are in alignment with the needs of your organization, the honey flows and you are on your way to bee-coming indispensable. Don’t you want to be that employee that the boss gives a subtle nod to when the deadline is met, the sale is made, the quota is surpassed or the project is successful? And who wants to be that manager that both the employees and the leadership of the organization know they can count on? And should lean times come again and a team in your organization is sitting around the table deciding what resources they cannot afford to lose, who wants to do everything they can to be on that list?..

Exploring Approaches, Skills, and Ethical Considerations for Effective LeadershipStep into the future of leadership with "Counseling Skills for Managers," a dynamic book designed to help managers achieve new levels of productivity and interpersonal understanding. In today's complex corporate environment, understanding the skill of advising is not only advantageous but also necessary. This comprehensive book begins with the fundamental principles of counseling and goes to strategic applications in corporate settings, allowing you to improve communication, settle problems, and promote team morale..