“Thompson rolls up his sleeves and provides managers a vision and road map to inspire organizational change and personal success.” –Chris Gorog, Chairman &amp; CEO Napster THE BUSINESS BOOK FOR THE REST OF US Ah, the life of a manager. You’re squeezed between the needs of your corporation, your team, your customers, and your colleagues. Whatever your day-to-day realities, you can achieve far greater power, purpose, and success–Ignited will show you how. “With a real-world view of what it's like to lead in limited space, Thompson shows middle managers how to access their true power and purpose to achieve the work life they've always dreamed of. This book really delivers on its promise to Ignite the magnificence of all.” –Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager ® and Leading at a Higher Level “Brilliant; this is the best management book of the year. Jammed with vital takeaway value for managers, it should also be required reading and a sobering look-in-the-mirror for every business owner and CEO. This breakthrough work absolutely sparkles!” –Jason Jennings, bestselling author of It’s Not the Big That Eat the Small–It’s the Fast That Eat the Slow, Less Is More, and Think Big–ACT Small “Ignited speaks to managers in a way that I’ve seen no other business book do before. With sharp insights and an authentic understanding of our roles, Thompson demonstrates how managers can create the future. With Ignited you’ll get the big ideas that spark as well as the fuel to get you there.” –Brad Simmons, Senior Director Partnership Marketing, Experian “Like a demolition expert, Thompson craftfully implodes America's old school management chain and shines the light on the hero in American business: the Manager. I was amazed at the immediacy in which you can apply the information in Ignited! Read this book and re-light the fire in your career, your company, and with everyone you come into contact with.” –W. Grant Eppler, Divisional Sales Manager–West, Heinz—Portion Pac “If you want to change the world, you've gotta take a stand. With Ignited Vince Thompson does just that, showing managers how, in this time of reinvention and chaos, they can rise above the constraints to put the heart and soul back into business. This book and its lessons have the power to change your life and propel your career. Read it, Live it, and Be Ignited!” –Erin Brockovich, Advocate, Author, and Speaker More Power, More Purpose, and More Success for Managers Have you ever been maligned, misunderstood, downsized, reengineered, reorganized, or even misled? Even in the best organizations, you face brutal competition, non-stop pressure, and relentless change. Ignited reveals the gathering forces that will offer you unprecedented opportunities to reshape your career and organization. It outlines clear, realistic steps for leveraging your networks and resources to transform your vision into reality, and accomplish powerful goals only you can achieve. This is not another diatribe on leadership or grand strategic vision written by those already at the top: the Jack Welches or Rudy Giulianis who can simply dictate their visions to the organization. Ignited is for those leading from the middle: managers who need real tools to make a real difference. If you’re ready to take back your business, your career, and your life, Ignited is for you. More Power <ul>
<li> Learn how to lead in a limited space </li>
<li> Power up your network, expand your influence </li>
<li> Overcome the traps of time, powerlessness, and negative emotions </li>
<li> Drive meaningful strategic change across your company and industry</li>
</ul>
More Purpose <ul>
<li> Harness the power of seven key ignition points for achieving your highest purpose </li>
<li> Accomplish the powerful goals you’re uniquely positioned to achieve </li>
<li> Master the new roles of linkmaker, process master, pilot, healer, bard, scout, and translator </li>
<li> Connect your personal passions with your company’s goals</li>
</ul>
More Success <ul>
<li> Master a system for selling your vision, and succeeding with the projects you’re most passionate about </li>
<li> Live your best life, not just your company’s</li>
</ul> INTRODUCTION: LIVING IN QUAKE COUNTRY 1 BASE CAMP: THE IGNITED QUIZ 13 Part I GET MORE POWER 1 ACTION WITH TRACTION 19 2 THE MANAGER’S UNIVERSE 39 3 LEADERSHIP IN LIMITED SPACE 57 4 MANAGING YOUR EMOTIONS 79 5 THE DEADLY LACK OF EMPOWERMENT TRAP 97 Part II GET MORE PURPOSE 6 IGNITION POINT 1: THE PROCESS 117 7 IGNITION POINT 2: THE PEOPLE 137 8 IGNITION POINT 3: THE MESSAGE 153 9 IGNITION POINT 4: THE LANDSCAPE 167 10 IGNITION POINT 5: THE STRATEGY 187 11 IGNITON POINT 6: THE STORY 207 12 IGNITION POINT 7: THE SPIRIT 227 Part III GET MORE SUCCESS 13 SELLING FROM THE FULCRUM 247 14 YOUR OWN SENSE OF BALANCE 271 INDEX 281

Ignited: Managers! Light Up Your Company and Career: For More Power, More Purpose, and More Success

Business & Money

Thompson, Vince

Management & Leadership

Ft Pr

More Power, More Purpose, and More Success for Managers  Have you ever been maligned, misunderstood, downsized, reengineered, reorganized, or even misled? Even in the best organizations, you face brutal competition, non-stop pressure, and relentless change.  Ignited reveals the gathering forces that will offer you unprecedented opportunities to reshape your career and organization. It outlines clear, realistic steps for leveraging your networks and resources to transform your vision into reality, and accomplish powerful goals only you can achieve. This is not another diatribe on leadership or grand strategic vision written by those already at the top: the Jack Welches or Rudy Giulianis who can simply dictate their visions to the organization. Ignited is for those leading from the middle: managers who need real tools to make a real difference. If you’re ready to take back your business, your career, and your life, Ignited is for you.      More Power    Learn how to lead in a limited space  Power up your network, expand your influence  Overcome the traps of time, powerlessness, and negative emotions  Drive meaningful strategic change across your company and industry    More Purpose    Harness the power of seven key ignition points for achieving your highest purpose  Accomplish the powerful goals you’re uniquely positioned to achieve  Master the new roles of linkmaker, process master, pilot, healer, bard, scout, and translator  Connect your personal passions with your company’s goals    More Success    Master a system for selling your vision, and succeeding with the projects you’re most passionate about  Live your best life, not just your company’s

Ignited

Business Culture

Ft Press

LOOKING TO LAND YOUR FIRST JOB AFTER COLLEGE? START HERE. You're going to college to get a good job. The problem is, there's no class on How to Get A Job in college. And in today's job market, making that leap from student to employee is going to be more challenging than ever. That's where this book comes in. Build Brand You: Insights For Pursuing Your Dreams is a step-by-step guide to building the network, the résumé, and--most importantly--the mindset you need to stand out from the competition and win the job you want.

Build Brand You: Insights For Pursuing Your Dreams

Job Hunting & Careers

Advantage Media Group

Do you want the freedom and dignity of staying in your own home as you grow older?Do you want to live independently in a safe, comfortable, and familiar environment--without the fear of being shipped off to a nursing home?The Age In Place Remodeling Workbook is filled with tips and guidance to keep you living safely and independently in your home as you age. This practical guide will help you:Assess your home to determine which areas are most in need of an Age In Place remodelModify your home to accommodate your changing physical and mental health needs.Remodel your home without breaking your budgetDetermine which projects are "Do It Yourself" and which projects require a contractorAvoid being ripped off and taken advantage of Dawn Steimer and Vince Thompson are co-owners of Master Remodelers, serving Knoxville, Tennessee and the surrounding area since 1998. Master Remodelers is a licensed General Contractor with the State of Tennessee, a member of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, Networking Today International, and holds the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist certification from the National Association of Home Builders and is certified by Age Safe America. Master Remodelers hosts the #1weekend radio show, “Around the House” heard each Saturday morning from 7-9 on NewsTalk 98.7. For more information and resources, visit RemodelingKnoxville.com.

Age In Place Remodeling Workbook

Steimer, Dawn

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Illumination Press

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