The Stars Aligned And The Rest Is History
Oklahoma has long been recognized for its premier career-tech education system. The difference between Oklahoma's system and those in other states is its unique form of governance and funding not found anywhere else in the country. To make this visionary system possible an amendment to the Oklahoma constitution was required. Amending Oklahoma's constitution was not an easy task and required support from both republicans and democrats, the governor, both houses of the legislature, the public and private sectors as well as the media. Such bipartisan cooperation seems unrealistic in today's polarized political climate, but it happened in 1966 because of the courageous and unselfish leadership of a few outstanding Oklahomans who had a vision of how their state could accomplish something in education that would be the envy of the nation. All the stars had to align themselves in just the right way to make it possible. This is how it happened.
Maximizing Returns with Real Estate Asset Management - Tips and Tricks for Investors
"Maximizing Returns with Real Estate Asset Management" is a strategic guide tailored for investors seeking to optimize their real estate investments. Packed with actionable tips and expert insights, this book offers proven strategies for enhancing property value, minimizing risks, and maximizing returns in today's competitive market landscape.
My First Million
Attaining financial security over the medium and long term is realistic and attainable. This book shows a proven method, tested since 2001 and personally implemented since 2012. May retirement stop being a concern and turn into a conscious decision! Ultimate objective: to provide an alternative that removes both time and financial constraints, thus enabling you to pursue your dreams and enjoy life. *Foundations Since 1792, the stock market -S&P500- has shown steady growth. To outperform the market, we just need to identify, select, invest and trade the top-performing companies, which we show you how to do. We also show you how to earn an income from these shares, extra cash that can be reinvested in buying more assets, which produces accelerated portfolio growth when compared to the traditional buy-and-hold approach. Experience has taught me that while the mechanics of stock and options trading are relatively simple to learn, their application is heavily influenced by psychology and emotional mastery. Thus, both parts are considered. *The mechanics of trading stocks and options from scratch: A tiered approach to learning how to trade is presented, so the trading skills can improve progressively. We present a plan to become a millionaire starting with an investment of $2,000, plus $200 per month over 20 years, including all the mistakes to avoid! You can trade by yourself or become a member of our investment clubs and consortiums that we support globally. *The psychology of generating and accepting wealth Exercises to reflect on: 1. Financial state of your household 2. Putting money aside to invest 3. Reasons behind creating wealth 4. Goals to achieve 5. Beliefs around money 6. Stories underpinning your limiting beliefs around money and wealth 7. Relationship with money and with yourself! 8. Relationship with your parents and others, etc. Yours, Ana Rodr穩guez
Advanced Techniques for Real Estate Asset Management
"Advanced Techniques for Real Estate Asset Management" is a comprehensive resource that delves into sophisticated strategies for maximizing the value of real estate investments. From optimizing portfolio performance to leveraging cutting-edge analytics and risk management techniques, this book equips seasoned investors and professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic world of real estate asset management.
Real Estate Asset Management for Beginners - Understanding the Basics
Essential information for beginners on the basics of real estate asset management and building a strong foundation for success.
Asset Management for Long-Term Wealth Growth
From stocks to real estate, gain an understanding of different asset classes and how to build a diversified portfolio for long-term wealth growth.
HMO Prepaid Meters
Are you a landlord considering fitting electric meters in your HMOs? Do you wonder if it will be harder to let out your HMO rooms with pre-paid meters? Or if it is worth all the hassle of getting meters installed? This practical, down-to-earth guide examines the advantages and disadvantages of pre-paid meters in HMOs, and is packed with tips to help save you money. The author, a highly experienced HMO landlord, answers questions such as: - How much do pre-paid meters save on utility costs? - What do pre-paid meters cost and which ones are best? - Are properties with pre-paid meters harder to let out? - What happens if the utility company undercharges? - Should you fit secondary meters to each HMO room or have a separate supply to each one? A must-read if you're an HMO landlord, to help you ensure utility costs don't get out of hand. C.J. HALIBURTON HMO Daddy, Jim Haliburton, is an experienced landlord with over 100 HMOs and 1000 tenants. He's featured on the BBC show 'Meet The Landlords' and is author of over 10 books and manuals including How to Become a Multi-Millionaire HMO Landlord. www.hmodaddy.com
Social Security 101, 2nd Edition
Learn the ins and outs of the social security system in this accessible, easy-to-navigate guide with refreshed, updated information in Social Security 101, 2nd Edition. Too often, writing about social security turns the noteworthy details of the benefits into boring details about regulations or biased political arguments that would put even a diehard bureaucrat to sleep. Social Security 101, 2nd Edition, cuts out the tedious explanations and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you learn all you need to know about the federal program that's been around since the Great Depression. From the history of social security to its likely role in the future, this primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining tidbits and concepts that will keep you on track as you learn how to maximize your benefits. Whether you want to learn about calculating your retirement age or estimating your projected payments, Social Security 101 has all the answers--even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.
Day Trading 101, 2nd Edition
An updated and refreshed guide to day trading, with prescriptive information and actionable advice to help you achieve financial success. It may seem that day trading is only for savvy investors who know the ins and outs of the marketplace--but it doesn't have to be. All it takes is the right information and staying on top of the market. Day Trading 101, 2nd Edition, simplifies all the terms, strategies, and processes involved in day trading, helping even the most novice investor find financial success. With updated information on trading patterns, mastering trading options, keeping tabs on the market, establishing strategies to make the most profit, and understanding trading lingo, this guide can get you on track to becoming a smart investor. Full of expert advice on the best paths to trading success, Day Trading 101 leaves no stone unturned, and no trading option undiscovered.
It's All the Same
This could be the last self-help book you ever read!What would it take for you to be the person you are meant to be? Is it possible for you to have the life you really want? What if someone told you that you already have what you need?In our on-demand society, people seem to be waiting for a magic wand or quick fix to create better circumstances. It's likely that you also have a long list of things you would like to change about your life-and about yourself. Most people do. But what if you actually did something about it? Most people don't. Serial entrepreneur David Allred shares the very best of what he's learned from being a lifelong student of personal development in All the Same. After having studied with and been coached by some of the best-known business and personal development experts, he's identified the truths that have helped him build multiple thriving businesses. Inside All the Same, you'll find practical, applicable strategies that will empower you to: Focus on what matters most, so you can go after the life you've always wantedFind the people who can help you so you can be yourself (only better)Build authentic confidence to make yourself unstoppableThis book isn't THE secret or a magic wand. All the Same, is the tool that will equip you to discover the very best of who you are and what you can be starting today! What are you waiting for?
The 90 Day Time Freedom Productivity Planner
Time is the one currency that you cannot grow.Everybody (no matter their age, experience, or wealth) has just 24 hours in each day and 7 days in each week. You can't save your hours or days and use them later. Once time has passed, it's gone forever.So, how are you using your time? Are you spending it effectively?Using time effectively is very different from using time efficiently. Being efficient means that you are getting the most output from your time.Being effective is using your time to get more of the important work done, for your business, your community and yourself.In my book "Time Freedom: how to work 10 hours less in just 60 days" I introduce the tools to make sure you use your time effectively to support the lifestyle you want.Often business owners and leaders are so focused on their work that they lose connection with their family, their friends, and their health. I call this being enslaved to your business or job.Your Planner and the "Time Freedom" book are designed to work together to help you build the lifestyle you dream of.Or, what I call achieving Time Freedom!
Slow Productivity
A New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, and IndieBound bestseller "Brilliant and timely" -- Oliver Burkeman Do Fewer Things. Work at a Natural Pace. Obsess over Quality. From the New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work, a groundbreaking philosophy for pursuing meaningful accomplishment while avoiding overload Our current definition of "productivity" is broken. It pushes us to treat busyness as a proxy for useful effort, leading to impossibly lengthy task lists and ceaseless meetings. We're overwhelmed by all we have to do and on the edge of burnout, left to decide between giving into soul-sapping hustle culture or rejecting ambition altogether. But are these really our only choices? Long before the arrival of pinging inboxes and clogged schedules, history's most creative and impactful philosophers, scientists, artists, and writers mastered the art of producing valuable work with staying power. In this timely and provocative book, Cal Newport harnesses the wisdom of these traditional knowledge workers to radically transform our modern jobs. Drawing from deep research on the habits and mindsets of a varied cast of storied thinkers - from Galileo and Isaac Newton, to Jane Austen and Georgia O'Keefe - Newport lays out the key principles of "slow productivity," a more sustainable alternative to the aimless overwhelm that defines our current moment. Combining cultural criticism with systematic pragmatism, Newport deconstructs the absurdities inherent in standard notions of productivity, and then provides step-by-step advice for cultivating a slower, more humane alternative. From the aggressive rethinking of workload management, to introducing seasonal variation, to shifting your performance toward long-term quality, Slow Productivity provides a roadmap for escaping overload and arriving instead at a more timeless approach to pursuing meaningful accomplishment. The world of work is due for a new revolution. Slow productivity is exactly what we need.
The Upsides to Downsizing
In The Upsides to Downsizing, seasoned Denver area Realtor Jackie White demystifies the cathartic journey of simplifying life and embracing a new chapter. Your home is a repository of cherished memories and symbolizes a lifetime's work and experiences, but health considerations or the burden of home maintenance can often prompt the decision to downsize. After facilitating nearly 300 home sales, Jackie empathizes with empty nesters and retirees seeking a shift toward simplicity and convenience. With compassionate guidance, she illuminates the positives of downsizing, demonstrating that it doesn't have to be overwhelming. This invaluable how-to guide reassures readers that navigating the process merely requires the right knowledge and a trusted Realtor. Discover the liberating upsides, celebrate newfound freedom, and learn why downsizing could be the best decision of your life. Let Jackie White be your guide as you embark on this journey toward a more fulfilling and manageable lifestyle.
Real Estate Side Hustle
Take control of your time and money with this real estate investing guide from NFL Pro Devon Kennard. As a 9-year NFL veteran, Devon Kennard knows that even the biggest paychecks eventually run dry. That's why he developed passive income streams in real estate that freed him from relying on his athletic career. Now, in Real Estate Side Hustle, Kennard shows you how to gain that same financial freedom and flexibility with straightforward strategies. You'll learn how to: Get Started in Real Estate: Start generating cash flow with simple real estate strategiesBuild a Team: Assemble a world-class support network to expand your capabilities.Scale Passively: Grow your real estate portfolio exponentially without massive effortIncrease Your Earning Potential: Maximize and make the best use of your 9-to-5 incomeBuild a Team: Assemble a world-class support network.Shoot Your Shot: Make bold moves to take action toward your real estate goalsWith Real Estate Side Hustle, you can create cash flow, protect yourself financially, and walk away from your job whenever you want. Stop trading time for money--and let your money work for you.
Money for Tomorrow
Transform your financial future with Money for Tomorrow--a game-changing guide to creating, keeping, and growing wealth for generations to come. Most investors who are serious about scaling their wealth must learn through decades of trial and error. What if there's a more efficient way to gain an investing edge and avoid costly investing mistakes? Money for Tomorrow uncovers a four-part wealth-building strategy that makes financial freedom and generational wealth more attainable than ever. Author and investor Whitney Elkins-Hutten unveils the very systems that elevated her from living paycheck to paycheck to overseeing a portfolio valued at an astonishing $800M+. What You'll Learn: Five Choices of Prosperous Investors: Discover the essential decisions that lead to success without burnout.The Legacy Dilemma: Unearth why so many families fail to pass down their wealth and how you can break this cycle.The Asset Performance Equation: Harness a simple math equation to unlock your assets' true potential.The Seven Principles of Conservative Investing: Build an unassailable financial "moat" to safeguard your wealth.Defeating the Five Financial Horsemen: Eliminate the threats eroding your finances.Multigenerational Wealth: Craft a blueprint to ensure your wealth endures for future generations.No matter where you stand on your investing journey, this accessible plan will guide you toward prosperity through sound financial principles. It's time to construct a lasting legacy of wealth--for yourself and the generations yet to come.
Confluence Not Coincidence
Paul's journey from a 17-year-old British Army apprentice to a successful trader and founder of Global Trading Software has been nothing short of remarkable. One of Paul's greatest strengths lies in his ability to recognize behavioral patterns and their correlation with financial markets.In this book, Paul demystifies and simplifies these patterns. He demonstrates how technology can empower traders to identify and capitalize on regular confluences, enabling them to develop effective strategies for day trading, swing trading, and investing.For over a decade, Paul has dedicated himself to streamlining once complex trading strategies. His popular xBrat trading indicator software showcases his expertise as well as his commitment to developing user-friendly software that provides clear visualizations and easily understandable rules that are accessible to traders of all levels. Paul's years of experience, ability to simplify complex concepts, and commitment to providing accessible trading strategies set him apart as a leader in the financial industry.
Hbr's 10 Must Reads on Strengthening Your Soft Skills (with Bonus Article You Don't Need Just One Leadership Voice--You Need Many by Amy Jen Su)
Strengthen your soft skills and reach your leadership potential.If you read nothing else on developing your interpersonal skills, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you identify your social and emotional strengths and weaknesses, approach them with a learning mindset, and become a more effective leader today.This book will inspire you to: Focus your attention inward and outwardConnect with others to give more effective feedbackInfluence with and without authorityNavigate differences while maintaining relationshipsBuild trust through active listeningCommunicate the right message and deliver it with empathyThis collection of articles includes "The C-Suite Skills That Matter Most," by Raffaella Sadun, Joseph Fuller, Stephen Hansen, and PJ Neal, "The Focused Leader," by Daniel Goleman, "Making Empathy Central to Your Company Culture," by Jamil Zaki, "Learning to Learn," by Erika Andersen, "How to Get the Help You Need," by Heidi Grant, "How to Sell Your Ideas up the Chain of Command," by Ethan Burris, "When Diversity Meets Feedback," by Erin Meyer, "Want Stronger Relationships at Work? Change the Way You Listen," by Manbir Kaur, "How to Navigate Conflict with a Coworker," by Amy Gallo, "Coaching for Change," by Richard Boyatzis, Melvin Smith, and Ellen Van Oosten, "The Science of Strong Business Writing," by Bill Birchard, "You Don't Just Need One Leadership Voice--You Need Many," by Amy Jen Su, "Building an Ethical Career," by Maryam Kouchaki and Isaac H. Smith.HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.
Landlord Secrets
FILL VACANCIES FASTER.KEEP TENANTS LONGER.MAXIMIZE YOUR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS.Real estate investing continues to be one of the best avenues for people to achieve life-altering wealth. However, real estate investments require rent-paying tenants to produce a return on your investment. There are many books and seminars on buying and selling real estate, but surprisingly few on how to manage your real estate investments. Most real estate investors fail to excel at managing their properties despite the need for rent-paying tenants.In Landlord Secrets: A Complete System for Managing Your Rental Properties for Maximum Profit, Mike Lautensack dramatically shortens the learning curve for managing your rental properties. Whether you own one property or fifty, Mike offers tips and tools that will help you become a professional landlord. From reducing your odds of being sued for violating leasing laws, avoiding nonpayment issues, and selecting better tenants, you'll learn best practices to manage your properties for maximum profit.Being a landlord is not for everyone. But Landlord Secrets offers you the knowledge to fill vacancies faster, keep tenants longer, and maximize the value of your properties.
The Race to Zero
"Paul Tice delivers a body-blow to the predations of the ESG-industrial-complex."--Mark P. Mills, Senior Fellow, Manhattan InstituteOver the past few years, so-called "sustainable investing"--a new practice based on the theory that environmental, social, and governance (or "ESG") factors should drive corporate policy and investment decisions--has swept across Wall Street. Spurred on by the United Nations, national governments, and financial regulators, and cheered on by academics, environmental activists, and the media, the ESG orthodoxy has received little public resistance as it has integrated itself into almost every corner of the financial sector. By 2030, the iron curtain of sustainability will have fully cast its shadow across Wall Street.The Race to Zero provides a detailed rebuttal to the case for sustainable investing from the perspective of a long-time Wall Street analyst, investor, and latter-day finance professor. Sustainable investing does not aim to generate excess returns for investors or to further ethical goals such as improving society or saving the planet; rather, it seeks to seize control of the world's financial system in order to ensure that the allocation of capital and investments across markets is politically favorable to establishment interests.By limiting financial market access, ESG is designed to create a compliant corporate sector to serve as both Greek chorus and funding source for the environmental and social causes championed by government and the elite class. Climate change is its driving force and priority goal, and its main targets are fossil fuel companies operating in the industrialized Western world. This book is designed to expose these truths in plain-spoken language--free of financial jargon--to reach the widest possible audience, including the silent majority on Wall Street that is now afraid to speak up about ESG.
The HACKER Method
Unlock Your Financial Potential!Do you dream of achieving financial success and building a multi-million dollar net worth? Look no further-The HACKER Method is your ultimate guide to transforming your financial future, regardless of your current income.This isn't another get-rich-quick scheme filled with empty promises of overnight wealth. Instead, author Brian Tibbs provides a practical, step-by-step approach that empowers you to methodically multiply your wealth. Say goodbye to the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck and hello to a future filled with financial abundance and freedom.Leveraging his first-hand experience building wealth while earning minimum wage, Tibbs shares how to change your thinking from short-term spending to long-term investing. He'll uncover the secrets to steadily increasing your wealth, enabling you to live on your terms and change the world through your generosity.The HACKER Method is your path to stop worrying about bills and start living the abundant life you've always envisioned. Don't just dream about it-make it happen with The HACKER Method.
Impactful Inclusive Leadership
In a world of diverse perspectives, authentic leadership embraces all. If you want to be an authentic leader, then keep reading...In an ever-evolving global landscape, it's not enough to merely recognize the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). One must actively integrate it to create workplaces where everyone thrives. "Impactful Inclusive Leadership" isn't about following trends but pioneering a future where inclusivity is at the heart of every organizational decision.Inside these pages, you will discover: Understanding workplace DEI thoroughly before trying to implement itAssessing the need for DEI in the workplace with data-driven strategiesPreparing the DEI strategy to change policies, implement practical tools, and forge an inclusively diverse workforceLaying the foundation with diversity, inclusion, and equity training for any employee levelUsing practical methods, advice, and activities to welcome diversity into the workplaceApplying equity techniques, policies, and activities to help create an equitable workspaceInviting the cornerstones of inclusivity in the workplace with fun activities and practical daily toolsLeading by example and being accountable for the changes you want to see in the DEI workplaceOvercoming the most common workplace discriminations with actionable advice to make everyone feel like they belongAnd much more.Leadership is rooted in action, and real change starts at the top. This guide underscores the pivotal role leaders play, pushing beyond mere DEI acknowledgments to real, tangible change.If you are ready to embark on a journey to truly make an impact then this book is your roadmap to get there - you can transform the ethos of your organization and create a harmonious, diverse, and equitable environment for all
The HACKER Method
Unlock Your Financial Potential!Do you dream of achieving financial success and building a multi-million dollar net worth? Look no further-The HACKER Method is your ultimate guide to transforming your financial future, regardless of your current income.This isn't another get-rich-quick scheme filled with empty promises of overnight wealth. Instead, author Brian Tibbs provides a practical, step-by-step approach that empowers you to methodically multiply your wealth. Say goodbye to the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck and hello to a future filled with financial abundance and freedom.Leveraging his first-hand experience building wealth while earning minimum wage, Tibbs shares how to change your thinking from short-term spending to long-term investing. He'll uncover the secrets to steadily increasing your wealth, enabling you to live on your terms and change the world through your generosity.The HACKER Method is your path to stop worrying about bills and start living the abundant life you've always envisioned. Don't just dream about it-make it happen with The HACKER Method.
Get Hired!
Get Hired! distills Jason Alba's expertise gained through almost two decades of immersing himself in the world of recruiters, career coaches, job search coaches, resume writers, and most importantly, job seekers. Jason shares 8 principles to help you in your job search, whether you've been laid off or want a better job.Get Hired! will help you know why and how to successfully network, how to grow your personal brand, secrets to successful interviews, where to focus your efforts, how to manage your career for the long-term, and how to maintain your health and relationships through it all. As you apply the ideas in this book, you will see positive results and will find the right next step in your career path!
First Home Foundations
Do you want to own your first home but have no idea where to start? Are you overwhelmed with the pressure of a first home purchase? Are you worried that the housing market is rapidly getting out of reach and you and your family are going to be stuck with an unknown and unstable future in rental properties?First Home Foundations offers an in-depth exploration of the essential principles every first home buyer should know. This comprehensive and practical handbook delves into five key principles, providing a thorough understanding of what it takes to successfully purchase your first home: 1. Affordability: How to ensure your goals are realistic and affordable2. Preparation: How to put yourself in the best position to have your loan approved3. Network: How to put together a team of professionals that ensure a smooth and successful first home purchase4. Support: How to get access to financial support to bring your dream of owning a home forward by years5. Style: How to build and style a home that matches the needs of your familyEach principle in First Home Foundations is accompanied by detailed explanations, real-life case studies and a set of actionable steps. This approach is designed to equip readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of the home buying process with confidence and ease.
Silver Haired Sage
Are you retired and looking for an alternative career path? Would having additional retirement income make a difference in your life? Have you ever considered becoming a virtual assistant? "SILVER HAIRED SAGE: Retirees Become Amazing Virtual Assistants & Increase Their Own Income" is the perfect book for you. Retirees are incredibly valuable resources as part time or full time assistants in thousands of businesses. This book covers topics such as the qualities of a world-class virtual assistant, the importance of organizational skills, and the difference between consultants and assistants. It also provides valuable insights into finding opportunities as well as explaining virtual assistant services. You will learn how to become a proactive, tech-savvy, and adaptable virtual assistant. Becoming a SILVER HAIRED SAGE gives you the opportunity to add to your income, assist companies, and make a difference by using the wealth of knowledge you have gained over the years.They say that money can't buy happiness, but a little extra income can buy peace of mind. This 6-book series, EXTRA RETIREMENT INCOME IS SEXY, has been written to provide seniors and retirees with opportunities for additional income and wealth building. But some of the biggest benefits will come from the connection to other people, the sense of accomplishment and the creativity and inspiration that results from these activities. This is the perfect resource to help you find financial independence. Start increasing the riches in your life today.
Tribal
SHORTLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR A revelatory, paradigm-shifting work from a renowned Columbia professor and "one of the great social and cultural psychologists" (Amy Cuddy) that demystifies our tribal instincts and shows us how to use them to create positive change. Tribalism is our most misunderstood buzzword. We've all heard pundits bemoan its rise, and it's been blamed for everything from political polarization to workplace discrimination. But as acclaimed cultural psychologist and Columbia professor Michael Morris argues, our tribal instincts are humanity's secret weapon. Ours is the only species that lives in tribes: groups glued together by their distinctive cultures that can grow to a scale far beyond clans and bands. Morris argues that our psychology is wired by evolution in three distinctive ways. First, the peer instinct to conform to what most people do. Second, the hero instinct to give to the group and emulate the most respected. And third, the ancestor instinct to follow the ways of prior generations. These tribal instincts enable us to share knowledge and goals and work as a team to transmit the accumulated pool of cultural knowledge onward to the next generation. Countries, churches, political parties, and companies are tribes, and tribal instincts explain our loyalties to them and the hidden ways that they affect our thoughts, actions, and identities. Rather than deriding tribal impulses for their irrationality, we can recognize them as powerful levers that elevate performance, heal rifts, and set off shockwaves of cultural change. Weaving together deep research, current and historical events, and stories from business and politics, Morris cuts across conventional wisdom to completely reframe how we think about our tribes. Bracing and hopeful, Tribal unlocks the deepest secrets of our psychology and gives us the tools to manage our misunderstood superpower.
Real Estate Finance and Economics
Finance is essential to the real estate project development sector's success. However, there is still an enormous gap in the real estate sector. What seems to be required is a model that could guide managers in securing real estate project development finance. Findings have shown that no comprehensive framework is presently available. This book presents a toolkit to support real estate managers in securing real estate project development finance. The book will help managers to understand the different financing options and criteria required by financiers. The study includes case studies from developed and emerging economies, including Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, China, Nigeria, and South Africa. The author concludes that the dominant challenges common to managers in both economies are access to land, collateral, and rising interest rates.
Win the Talent Game
The legal industry is a constant competition. From getting into law school, to ranking in the top of your class, to securing a lucrative job, being a lawyer requires competing every step of the way. Law firms are no different. Law firms compete every day, and the firms that are winning the competition are the ones with the most talented attorneys. In Win the Talent Game: A Guide to Lateral Hiring for Law Firms and Lawyers, Richard Brock examines the most effective way for law firms to bring in top talent and increase their revenue: partner-level lateral hiring. When law firms hire a partner-level lawyer from another law firm, they are growing their business through lateral hiring. Richard dives into the ethical considerations of lateral hiring, what motivates a lawyer to move laterally, and best practices for successful lateral hiring.Your law firm needs talented attorneys to stay competitive. Once you embrace the power of lateral hiring in growing your business, your law firm will gain the edge it needs to thrive.
The "Yes, And" Business Evolution
CREATE MORE CURIOSITY & TRUST THROUGH IMPROVAS A LEADER, are you struggling with team motivation and communication breakdown?Is your team experiencing burnout, disconnection, or conflict?Would you benefit from an innovative training approach that helps you and your team thrive while building trust and connection?Enter Applied Improvisation, the rising "Yes, And" approach conceived from comedy improv to enhance team building and leadership skills through experiential training.If you're ready to supercharge your leadership, this book illuminates how the playful practice of improv can: Boost team communication skills, confidence, and collaborationSpark creativity and innovation to sustain your organization's growthOffer new approaches to brainstorming, ideation, and planningImprove employee engagement, retention, and learning and development programsBuild an adaptable and agile company culture of learningThe "Yes, And" Business Evolution guides organizations of all sizes to harness the power of improv- for happier people, teams, and leaders.
Why Are We Here?
A deeply human exploration of how our relationship with work has evolved--and a guide for leaders who aim to make things right--from the author of The Burnout Epidemic.Work has recently undergone profound changes, not all for the better.AI's acceleration has led to worker fears and uncertainties around job security. DEI initiatives are underfunded or canceled. The debate over remote, hybrid, and in-person work is growing more heated. And study after study confirms a widespread sense of employee unhappiness in the workplace.Workers are left to reexamine their relationship with work, asking themselves, Why are we here?Workplace expert Jennifer Moss, author of The Burnout Epidemic, takes readers to the front lines of this historic shift. Through extensive interviews, she uncovers why work has changed and highlights the leaders and organizations who have managed to build cultures that everyone really wants.Packed with fresh insights, new research, and compelling stories, Why Are We Here? illuminates this turbulent time and offers inspiration and practical guidance for leaders navigating our complex, ever-changing world.
The High-Performance Culture Playbook
Unleash Your Team's Full Potential: Transform Ordinary Groups into Unstoppable Powerhouses with the Ultimate High-Performance Playbook!Introducing "The High-Performance Culture Playbook: Unlocking the Secrets of Highly Successful Groups and Winning Teams" by renowned management consultant Sam Schreim. With over two decades of experience, Schreim is the go-to expert for creating high-performance cultures, and in his latest book, he shares his wealth of knowledge and provides actionable tools that will elevate your team's performance.Do you feel frustrated with your team's performance, despite your best efforts? Are you struggling to identify the root cause of your team's issues? This comprehensive guide is for you. Drawing on his vast experience working with diverse teams and organizations, Schreim uncovers the core root causes of team and organizational problems, equipping readers with a powerful toolset to identify hidden issues and implement lasting solutions."The High-Performance Culture Playbook" is a compilation of 11 books in one, combining theoretical concepts and practical examples to empower readers in creating and sustaining a high-performance culture. From assessing your team's strengths and weaknesses to devising a comprehensive performance strategy, this guide addresses every facet of fostering a culture of success.In this must-read guide, you'll discover: A comprehensive toolset: A complete system of deployable tools to create and maintain success for years to come.Practical solutions: Actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately to enhance team performance and deliver results.Theoretical foundations: An exploration of the underlying principles that drive high-performance cultures, equipping readers with a profound understanding of what makes winning teams thrive.Real-world examples: Engaging case studies and personal anecdotes that bring the concepts to life.Strategies to identify hidden problems: Pinpoint the core root causes of team and organizational issues and implement effective, permanent solutions.A roadmap to create a high-performance culture: Comprehensive guidance on identifying your team's strengths and weaknesses and developing a results-driven performance strategy.Unlock your team's potential and drive sustained success with "The High-Performance Culture Playbook," the ultimate guide for team leaders seeking to transform their teams into high achievers. Don't miss this invaluable resource for uncovering the secrets of highly successful groups and winning teams.
Landlord Secrets
FILL VACANCIES FASTER.KEEP TENANTS LONGER.MAXIMIZE YOUR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS.Real estate investing continues to be one of the best avenues for people to achieve life-altering wealth. However, real estate investments require rent-paying tenants to produce a return on your investment. There are many books and seminars on buying and selling real estate, but surprisingly few on how to manage your real estate investments. Most real estate investors fail to excel at managing their properties despite the need for rent-paying tenants.In Landlord Secrets: A Complete System for Managing Your Rental Properties for Maximum Profit, Mike Lautensack dramatically shortens the learning curve for managing your rental properties. Whether you own one property or fifty, Mike offers tips and tools that will help you become a professional landlord. From reducing your odds of being sued for violating leasing laws, avoiding nonpayment issues, and selecting better tenants, you'll learn best practices to manage your properties for maximum profit.Being a landlord is not for everyone. But Landlord Secrets offers you the knowledge to fill vacancies faster, keep tenants longer, and maximize the value of your properties.
Municipal Finances and the Adoption of Participatory Budgeting in Germany
Participatory Budgeting (PB) is one of the most popular democratic innovations of recent times. Since its first implementation in Germany in 1998, a growing number of municipalities have experimented with it. Unlike in other countries, PB processes in Germany follow primarily the goal of increasing transparency, efficiency, and service-orientation as part of an effort to modernize public administration. In global comparison, the diffusion of PB in Germany has been rather slow. In this book, the author investigates the question how this specific adoption pattern occurs. For that purpose, she applies theories from Public Administration, Fiscal Federalism, Public Choice, and diffusion of innovations to explain the incentives driving politicians to adopt PB from a public finance point of view. According to empirical analysis by the author, municipalities with a relatively worse financial situation are more likely to adopt a PB process. Consequently, PB processes seem to be used as a tool to spread responsibility, gain legitimacy, and raise understanding by citizens for necessary budget cutting decisions.
Elevate & Energize
'Elevate & Energize: 50 Dynamic & Fun Activities for Peak Workplace Morale' is a comprehensive guide designed to transform workplace dynamics. This book offers a curated collection of engaging activities, from desk decorating contests to collaborative art projects, empowering leaders to uplift team morale. Beginning with the importance and benefits of such initiatives, it navigates readers through a step-by-step plan for assessment, ensuring activities are tailored to specific needs. Readers are then encouraged to become morale architects, crafting personalized experiences.With each chapter offering actionable insights and a rich variety of activities, this guide is an invaluable resource for HR professionals and department heads seeking to foster positive cultures, enhance team cohesion, and bring vibrancy to the workplace.
How College Students Manage Their Time
Are you anxious to leave for college? Are you worried that you won't know what to anticipate when you get there? Are you experiencing ongoing doubt that undermines your self-assurance? Don't worry, these are all quite common feelings that high school students have when they have to start considering attending college. It's true that choosing to attend college is a significant decision that shouldn't be made hastily. However, it also doesn't have to be overly difficult or daunting. The purpose of this book is to guide any high school student through the transition from their comfortable high school years to the biggest test of their lives-college life. This book will cover a number of topics, including time management, productivity, balancing work and school, and even what to expect after graduation. It's a comprehensive approach to being ready for college life so that you can have the healthiest and most satisfying experience imaginable. Attending college is a fantastic way to actively engage in personal development. You will be in the best position to maximise your college experience as a student if you use the advice and tricks in this book.
Real Estate and Taxation in Singapore
Real Estate and Taxation in Singapore provides a multi-disciplinary approach to the subject for Singapore real estate and tax aficionados. The book helps the reader to navigate the complex world of real estate taxation by taking them through the various changes in the Singapore real estate market over the years, as well as the property development and investment life cycle from acquisition and development, to investment and ownership, to disposal.The book primarily focuses on tax issues -- income tax, stamp duty, property tax and goods and services tax -- faced by property developers and investors in Singapore. It further explains the tax and non-tax aspects of topics relating to the Master Plan, development charge and differential premium, the real estate market cooling measures, as well as real estate investment trusts and funds.It is an all-in-one, 'must-have' reference book for professionals, policy-makers, academia, students and the general public who are interested in the field of real estate and taxation.
Strategies for Time Management
Time Management Techniques That Work Are Right at Your Fingertips! Are you having trouble knowing how to use your time effectively? You're not by yourself! This book is full of insightful counsel that has been gathered throughout the years from a variety of successful individuals. from learners to instructors, entrepreneurs, parents, and even authors. Whatever your existing circumstances, the knowledge offered will help you become more productive and teach you efficient time management techniques. Time management is a skill that can be learned and developed! The key to studying anything and succeeding in it is having the right resources and mentors at your disposal. With its variety of time management techniques, this book will act as your go-to guide and give you time management advice you can put to use right now. A comprehensive overview of an efficient time management system will be given to you, enabling you to learn time management techniques from start to finish. Exactly What You Will Learn... How To... - Understand How To Manage Your Goals and Tasks - See The Link Between Priorities and Time Management- Confront Procrastination Head-On!- Challenge Unhelpful, Intrusive Thoughts- Build a Better Relationship With Time- Break Bad Habits and Learn How To Say NO!- Optimal Time Management Strategies + 15 BONUS Tips You Can Use Right Now!One-Click For Instant Tips On How To Live A Procrastination Free Life! Grab your copy now!
Reimagining Global Hospitality
This book provides a strategic roadmap creating the next generation of brands and experiences that create new wealth and make a difference in the world. It provides insights into using new technologies such as artificial intelligence to innovate the customer experience, restore meritocracy in the workplace and reshape economies with sustainable tourism. The author shares emerging business models and systems of corporate governance in diverse regions of the world and shares potential implications for government policies in a turbulent, multi-polar world.
Global Productivity Mindset
A global productivity mindset can help you to: -Gain a competitive edge in local markets.-Use available talent to be productive and profitable.-Deploy the right talent to tap into opportunities worldwide.Use the global productivity mindset principles in this book for discussions, training and consulting from the Boardroom to the Shop floor. Create a mindset that inspires your workforce to excel at task, achieve exceptional performance and experience personal satisfaction. AUTHORS Siddha Param, LL.B. (Hons) (London), CLP(M) is a strategy and negotiation consultant with over 33 years experience advising Multinational Corporations as well as Micro, Small & Medium sized Enterprises on leadership, international business negotiations, dispute resolution and high performance. His experiences with clients from Europe, Asia, Africa and North America gives him a deep understanding of how to work across cultures. He teaches "Negotiation Theory & Practice" at Canadian Mennonite University/University of Winnipeg. He authored the book, "Sustaining High Growth For Long Term Success" and he understands the mindset needed to respond to rapid change. He has helped clients negotiate solutions for challenges arising from international business relations post global economic crisis from 1989 to the present day. Prashant Tipnis, is certified Lean Greenbelt Champion, Canada; Change Management, USA and Environmental Auditor in Kenya. His over 30 years of multicultural experience includes Operations and General Management; Project Implementation and Management and other significant leadership roles in India, Middle East Asia, East Africa, and Canada He has presided over various technical committees and social service organizations and has delivered presentations to industries and management institutions worldwide. Based in Winnipeg, Canada, he is utilizing his vast multi-tasking cross cultural experience in consulting, coaching and training. He teaches Managing Operations at the University of Winnipeg and Leadership Development at the Red River College, Winnipeg
Sorry I have plans with my dog
Let your Frenchie love shine through with our 'Sorry I Have Plans with My Dog' Undated Weekly Planner! Embrace the paw-sitive vibes as you organize your days with the help of an adorable French Bulldog companion. Designed to bring smiles and wagging tails to your everyday planning, this undated weekly planner offers flexibility and versatility, letting you start anytime you want. Featuring spacious weekly layouts, you'll have ample space to jot down your appointments, goals, and reminders while savoring the company of the Frenchie on the cover. Each week, you'll be inspired to make time for what truly matters - spending quality moments with your furry best friend! Whether you're a dog-loving dreamer, a playful planner enthusiast, or simply seeking a delightful way to keep life organized, our 'Sorry I Have Plans with My Dog' Undated Weekly Planner is the paw-fect companion for your day-to-day adventures. Paw-sitively charming, undeniably cute, and always loyal to your planning needs - it's time to cherish each week with your furry friend by your side!"
Speak!
I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand! Confucius These wise words were written thousands of years ago and yet they ring just as true in our 21st century lives and evolving business endeavors. We best equip those we lead with use-it-now information, practical tools, and applicable actions. We equip them best when we facilitate them in getting their hands dirty or in actually getting up and using what we provide. For example: In our presentation skills training or executive speech coaching programs, the quicker we get our students or clients up speaking, the better they learn and accelerate their learning curve. Consider the hundreds of thousands of Toastmasters around the world who nervously start speaking and find that their confidence and competence increases in direct relation to how often they are in front of an audience and in how well they apply the feedback received. Becoming an effective presenter is not learned exclusively from a book or by observing others in action. It is essentially a learn-as-you-do project. Kind of like life! ���� My challenge for you is to revisit what you are doing for your own learning curve, as well as those you work with. See where you can adapt it to add more hands-on experience. How can you make it more experiential to anchor the learning and enhance the skill?
Reimagining Global Hospitality
This book provides a strategic roadmap creating the next generation of brands and experiences that create new wealth and make a difference in the world. It provides insights into using new technologies such as artificial intelligence to innovate the customer experience, restore meritocracy in the workplace and reshape economies with sustainable tourism. The author shares emerging business models and systems of corporate governance in diverse regions of the world and shares potential implications for government policies in a turbulent, multi-polar world.
Reinvent Yourself
We are all striving towards a fulfilling career. Discover the psychological insights that will unlock your talent, build your confidence and allow you to develop a versatile mindset. You deserve a career that allows you to fully harness your skills and lead a rewarding and satisfying life. In Reinvent Yourself, Susan Kahn offers original psychological insights and strategies that will show you how to focus your efforts, build your network and navigate any challenge in your work life. Drawing upon both psychological research and first-hand stories from a diverse range of businesspeople and experts, this book is a call-to-action for you to overcome any doubts and tap into your full potential. Break free from the grind and pursue a career that works for you through the illuminating insights, strategies and stories from Reinvent Yourself.
2024 Premium Financed Life Insurance
This is the Second Edition of this book - released in the beginning of 2024 - and is the updated version of Darren Sugiyama's original book that was released in 2021. A lot has changed in the world of Premium Financed Life Insurance in the last few years including increased interest rates, a recession, the crash of crypto currency, product changes, and industry regulated restrictions put on life insurance policy illustrations. As the most transparent premium financing intermediary in the life insurance industry, Darren Sugiyama thoroughly explains different methods of premium financing he uses with different types of clients based on their unique circumstances, including several new loan platforms he developed in 2023-2024. Sugiyama also takes a deep dive into discussing how IUL policy charges and credits work, the sustainability of the 0% floor, the difference between Fixed Policy Loans and Participating Policy Loans, and IUL multiplier features. The granular details of premium financing are articulated in a way that is highly detailed, yet succinctly expressed in a way that a life insurance novice can understand. Sugiyama transparently breaks down his methods of mathematically modeling Premium Financed Life Insurance with a spirit of authenticity, consumer protection, and full disclosure. In an industry that often times paints a very opaque picture regarding how financial instruments work, Sugiyama takes a disruptive approach by dispelling the myths and uncovering the truths about how many of these sophisticated estate planning instruments are built. This is an incredibly valuable book for both clients who are considering using Premium Financed Life Insurance as an estate planning tool, as well as financial advisors and life insurance agents who are considering offering these strategies as solutions for their high net worth clients.
Principles of Real Estate Practice in Arkansas
Principles of Real Estate Practice in Arkansas contains the essentials of the national and Arkansas real estate law, principles, and practices necessary for basic competence as a real estate professional and as mandated by Arkansas license law. It is based on our highly successful and popular national publication, Principles of Real Estate Practice, which is in use in real estate schools nationwide.The text is tailored to the needs of the pre-license student. It is designed tomake it easy for students to learn the material and pass their real estate examprepare students for numerous career applicationsstress practical, rather than theoretical, skills and knowledge.Principles of Real Estate Practice in Arkansas is streamlined, direct and to-the-point. It includes multiple learning reinforcements. It has a student-oriented organization, both within each chapter and from chapter to chapter. Its examples and exercises are grounded in the authors' many years in real estate education.Table of ContentsThe Real Estate BusinessRights in Real EstateInterests and EstatesOwnershipEncumbrances and LiensTransferring and Recording Title to Real EstateLeasing EssentialsLand Use Planning and ControlLegal DescriptionsFundamentals of Contract LawNational AgencyListing Agreements: An OverviewGeneral Brokerage PracticesOverview of Conveyance ContractsReal Estate Market EconomicsAppraising and Estimating Market ValueReal Estate FinanceReal Estate InvestmentReal Estate TaxationProfessional PracticesClosingsRisk ManagementProperty ManagementReal Estate MathematicsThe Arkansas Regulatory EnvironmentArkansas Licensing RegulationRegulation of Arkansas Licensees and PracticeArkansas Brokerage Relationships and DisclosuresArkansas License Law EnforcementOther Arkansas Laws Affecting PracticeGlossary of General Real Estate TermsIndexStudents looking for an Arkansas-specific exam prep book can now purchase Arkansas Real Estate License Exam Prep.
Reinvent Yourself
We are all striving towards a fulfilling career. Discover the psychological insights that will unlock your talent, build your confidence and allow you to develop a versatile mindset. You deserve a career that allows you to fully harness your skills and lead a rewarding and satisfying life. In Reinvent Yourself, Susan Kahn offers original psychological insights and strategies that will show you how to focus your efforts, build your network and navigate any challenge in your work life. Drawing upon both psychological research and first-hand stories from a diverse range of businesspeople and experts, this book is a call-to-action for you to overcome any doubts and tap into your full potential. Break free from the grind and pursue a career that works for you through the illuminating insights, strategies and stories from Reinvent Yourself.
Navigating Your Retirement
In Navigating Your Retirement, authors Matthew Sherman and Shon Peil explain in simple language and real tories how to eliminate the confusion of planning for your retirement. Each chapter focuses on one of the primary areas you need to address in order to navigate through the sometimes choppy waters of retirement. By addressing each area properly, you'll be able to identify the winds of change, use them to your advantage, and remain on a clear path to your destination. After reading this book you'll have full confidence in Navigating Your Retirement.Inside you'll learn about these five important areas that comprise a Retirement Shield: Social Security - when to take it and how to increase itIncome for Life - how to continue receiving a paycheck in retirementTaxes - what to do to lower or eliminate them altogetherLong-term Care - why this is so critical and how to pay for itThe "What If" scenarios of life - where you should look to avoid dangerous circumstancesYou'll also hear from people like you who have created their own Retirement Shield to protect their income, provide for their health, and prepare them to enjoy the rest of their life without worry or concern. Your retirement years should be the best years of your life. Make this true for yourself by reading and applying what you learn in Navigating Your Retirement.
