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Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't
1.  Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't by Jim Collins
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  "This is an instant classic.   All managers should read it."
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First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently
2.  First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently by Marcus Buckingham
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  "Another management must read"
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Primal Leadership: Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence
3.  Primal Leadership: Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
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  "Leadership is a critical element of running businesses."
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Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies (Harper Business Essentials)
4.  Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies (Harper Business Essentials) by Jim Collins
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  "A classic"
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Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done
5.  Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done by Larry Bossidy
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  "If you can't execute, you are sunk..."
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The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
6.  The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell
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  "It is amazing how true this theory is and how applicable it is to so many situations."
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Now, Discover Your Strengths
7.  Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham
The list author says:
  "A great approach.  Rather than focusing on weaknesses, build from your strengths."
$19.80   Used & New from: $0.25
3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (357 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
8.  The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
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  "Another classic."
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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You
9.  The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell
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  "Another book on leadership..."
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Leading Change
10.  Leading Change by John P. Kotter
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  "Leading and managing change is one of the biggest challenges leaders face."
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4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (84 customer reviews)

eBay Secrets: How to create Internet auction listings that make 30% more money while selling every item you list
11.  eBay Secrets: How to create Internet auction listings that make 30% more money while selling every item you list by Steven Ellis White
The list author says:
  "Full disclosure: I edited this book.  In terms of breadth of scope, this is much more focused than the others on this list.  however, eBay is a new sales channel that businesses need to understand."
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Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In
12.  Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher
The list author says:
  "Negotiation is a critical skill, and this is the most influential book."
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4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (166 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It
13.  The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber
The list author says:
  "The most successful businesses have detailed processes in place so they are not dependent on a single person to succeed.  All small business owners should read this."
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
14.  Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
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  "This is the name of the game....how to produce results without stress."
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The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels
15.  The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels by Michael Watkins
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  "More on leadership...."
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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable (J-B Lencioni Series)
16.  The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable (J-B Lencioni Series) by Patrick Lencioni
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  "How to get your teams to work."
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4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (254 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) -- 2000 Edition
17.  A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) -- 2000 Edition by Project Management Institute
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  "A little dry, but valuable to anyone who manages projects."
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Bull's Eye Investing: Targeting Real Returns in a Smoke and Mirrors Market
18.  Bull's Eye Investing: Targeting Real Returns in a Smoke and Mirrors Market by John F. Mauldin
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4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (55 customer reviews)

The Wisdom of Crowds: Why the Many Are Smarter Than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economies, Societies and Nations
19.  The Wisdom of Crowds: Why the Many Are Smarter Than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economies, Societies and Nations by James Surowiecki
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3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (176 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid: Eradicating Poverty Through Profits
20.  The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid: Eradicating Poverty Through Profits by C.K. Prahalad
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We Got Fired!: . . . And It's the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us
21.  We Got Fired!: . . . And It's the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us by Harvey MacKay
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  "Why losing your job is an incredible opportunity..."
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The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything
22.  The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything by Guy Kawasaki
The list author says:
  "You have to start somewhere..."
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4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (197 customer reviews)

The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness
23.  The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness by Stephen R. Covey
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  "This should be a great follow-up to 7 Habits..."
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3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (100 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Think Like Your Customer: A Winning Strategy to Maximize Sales by Understanding and Influencing How and Why Your Customers Buy
24.  Think Like Your Customer: A Winning Strategy to Maximize Sales by Understanding and Influencing How and Why Your Customers Buy by Bill Stinnett
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