New Summary Available for Your Perfect Presentation

In Your Perfect Presentation, Bill Hoogterp conveys many important principles of public speaking, such as the importance of telling stories, the unique value of obtaining constant feedback, and the need for continual improvement. Focusing first and foremost on dramatically improving individual presentations, Hoogterp also applies the same principles and techniques to conducting meetings and conference calls, hosting and participating in panel discussions, giving motivational speeches, and developing and delivering effective elevator pitches.

New Summary Available for HARD Goals

Many people attribute not achieving their goals to poor execution or a lack of motivation. The truth is that most goals fail because they were subpar from the moment they were set. In HARD Goals, author and CEO of Leadership IQ Mark Murphy taps into scientific research to demonstrate that by utilizing psychological tricks and techniques, people can not only set better goals, but also kick-start the motivation necessary to see them all the way through to completion. To this end, Murphy provides readers with the essential steps to develop superior, inspirational goals along with insight into their successful implementation.

New Summary Available for The Ten Trillion Dollar Gamble

The U.S. budget deficit represents a major risk to the health of the American economy. In fiscal year 2010, the deficit was around $1.3 trillion. Experts believe that by 2020 the national debt will more than double from these levels. In all likelihood, tax rates, inflation, and interest rates will increase. In light of these developments, investors must reexamine their strategies and develop new plans for taking advantage of the new economic environment. In The Ten Trillion Dollar Gamble, Russ Koesterich offers advice on how individuals can adjust their investment portfolios to protect their financial well-being.

New summary available for Find Grant Funding Now!

More and more businesses are seeking alternate forms of financing, including through government and foundation grants. In Find Grant Funding Now!, Sarah Beth Aubrey shares her winning strategies for securing different types of grant funding. Every year there are hundreds of billions of grant dollars aimed at promoting business activities, and Aubrey explains how entrepreneurs and businesses can take their ideas, develop them into fundable projects, and find the right grants.