163 Ways to Pursue Excellence by Thomas J. Peters – Trade Paperback 2012

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TitleLeading: The Number of Pages: 576 Pages ISBN-13: 9780061894107 Publisher: HarperCollins brand: HarperCollins Book Title: Little Big Things : 163 Ways to Pursue Excellence Reviews: "Those who want to improve their business, whether a boss or an employee, will find great ideas in this compelling and very browsable book." -- Library Journal "If you truly believe 'excellence' is what Tom Peters is all about, then you will buy this book, read it, learn from it and go away confirmed in your belief. Tom's 163 tips are validated through experience again and again." -- Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The Leader in Me "The single best management book I've ever read." -- Warren Bennis, If you truly believe 'excellence' is what Tom Peters is all about, then you will buy this book, read it, learn from it and go away confirmed in your belief. Tom's 163 tips are validated through experience again and again., 'If you truly believe ?excellence? is what Tom Peters is all about, then you will buy this book, read it, learn from it and go away confirmed in your belief. Tom's 163 tips are validated through experience again and again.' (Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The Leader in Me), Those who want to improve their business, whether a boss or an employee, will find great ideas in this compelling and very browsable book. Synopsis: "It is [Tom] Peters--as consultant, writer, columnist, seminar lecturer, and stage performer--whose energy, style, influence, and ideas have [most] shaped new management thinking." -- Movers and Shakers: The 100 Most Influential Figures in Modern Business "We live in a Tom Peters world." -- Fortune Magazine Business uber-guru Tom Peters is back with his first book in a decade, The Little Big Things . In this age of economic recession and financial uncertainty, the patented Peters approach to business and management--no-nonsense, witty, down-to-earth, insightful--is more pertinent now than ever. As essential for small-business owners as it is for the heads of major corporations, The Little Big Things is a rousing call-to-arms to American business to get "back to the basics" of running a successful enterprise., No one has had more influence in shaping the idea of modern management than Tom Peters. An avowed enemy of conformism and the status quo, Peters is a necessary voice of experience to guide us through times of financial uncertainty. In The Little BIG Things, he provides essential wisdom for everyone--from the freelancer to the small business owner to the head of a major corporation--offering 163 ways to excel at the "people side of business" by pursuing excellence at every level. "The 'Excellence Standard' is not about Grand Outcomes. In Zen-like terms, all we have is today. If the day's work cannot be assessed as Excellent, then the oceanic overall goal of Excellence has not been advanced. Period." "If membership in your club (organization) is not aimed at 'mind-blowing' development for each staff member and 'window rattling' service for each customer and other extended family members, then . . . just what the hell is the point", "It is Tom] Peters--as consultant, writer, columnist, seminar lecturer, and stage performer--whose energy, style, influence, and ideas have most] shaped new management thinking." -- Movers and Shakers: The 100 Most Influential Figures in Modern Business "We live in a Tom Peters world." -- Fortune Magazine Business uber-guru Tom Peters is back with his first book in a decade, The Little Big Things . In this age of economic recession and financial uncertainty, the patented Peters approach to business and management--no-nonsense, witty, down-to-earth, insightful--is more pertinent now than ever. As essential for small-business owners as it is for the heads of major corporations, The Little Big Things is a rousing call-to-arms to American business to get "back to the basics" of running a successful enterprise., No one has had more influence in shaping the idea of modern management than Tom Peters. An avowed enemy of conformism and the status quo, Peters is a necessary voice of experience to guide us through times of financial uncertainty. In The Little BIG Things, he provides essential wisdom for everyone-from the freelancer to the small business owner to the head of a major corporation-offering 163 ways to excel at the "people side of business" by pursuing excellence at every level. "The 'Excellence Standard' is not about Grand Outcomes. In Zen-like terms, all we have is today. If the day's work cannot be assessed as Excellent, then the oceanic overall goal of Excellence has not been advanced. Period." "If membership in your club (organization) is not aimed at 'mind-blowing' development for each staff member and 'window rattling' service for each customer and other extended family members, then . . . just what the hell is the point" Genre: Business & Economics Item Length: 8 in gtin13: 9780061894107 Item Width: 5.4 in Author: Thomas J. Peters Topic: Industrial Management, General Language: English Item Weight: 15.1 Oz Intended Audience: Trade Format: Trade Paperback Publication Year: 2012 Item Height: 1.3 in ISBN-10: 0061894109

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Further Details Title: The Little Big Things Condition: New EAN: 9780061894107 ISBN: 9780061894107 Publisher: Harper Business Format: Paperback Release Date: 08/20/2012 Item Height: 203mm Item Length: 135mm Item Width: 33mm Item Weight: 417g Author: Thomas J. Peters Language: English Subtitle: 163 Ways to Pursue EXCELLENCE ISBN-10: 0061894109 Description: No one has had more influence in shaping the idea of modern management than Tom Peters. An avowed enemy of conformism and the status quo, Peters is a necessary voice of experience to guide us through times of financial uncertainty. In "The Little BIG Things", he provides essential wisdom for everyone - from the freelancer to the small business owner to the head of a major corporation-offering 163 ways to excel at the people side of business by pursuing excellence at every level. The "Excellence Standard" is not about Grand Outcomes. In Zen-like terms, all we have is today. If the day's work cannot be assessed as Excellent, then the oceanic overall goal of Excellence has not been advanced. "Period". If membership in your club (organization) is not aimed at 'mind-blowing' development for each staff member and 'window rattling' service for each customer and other extended family members, then ...just what the hell is the point? Country/Region of Manufacture: US Genre: Business & Finance Release Year: 2012 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

  1. This book is packed with powerful insights and practical advice for anyone looking to improve their work and life. Peters delivers bite-sized wisdom that’s easy to digest but impactful. A must-read for leaders and professionals who want to push beyond mediocrity and embrace excellence in everything they do. Highly motivating and full of actionable ideas!

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