People Tools for Business : 50 Strategies for Building Success, Creating Wealth, and Finding Happiness

People Tools for Business is a book about business, but it is also a book about life. When we talk about business and we talk about life, we are often talking about two ways of approaching the same thing. Alan C. Fox has been tremendously successful in the world of business; he is founder and CEO of a company that owns and manages more than $1.5 billion dollars in commercial real estate. He is also a philanthropist and founder of the literary magazine Rattle. The keys to his success in business are not unlike the keys to his success in life. People Tools for Business brings us the application of life's lessons in the world of business. People Tools for Business is a completely new set of strategies designed for success in business, and in life. Read more... Abstract: People Tools for Business is a book about business, but it is also a book about life. When we talk about business and we talk about life, we are often talking about two ways of approaching the same thing. Alan C. Fox has been tremendously successful in the world of business; he is founder and CEO of a company that owns and manages more than $1.5 billion dollars in commercial real estate. He is also a philanthropist and founder of the literary magazine Rattle. The keys to his success in business are not unlike the keys to his success in life. People Tools for Business brings us the application of life's lessons in the world of business. People Tools for Business is a completely new set of strategies designed for success in business, and in life Mastering the art of working well with others is the key to success. This is the essence of Alan C. Fox's new book, People Tools for Business, the sequel to his New York Times bestseller, People Tools (January 2014). MAKE A CAREER OUT OF BEING HAPPY Based on the countless lessons gleaned from a distinguished and highly profitable business career, Alan shares the tools you need to create that success in your own career and life—success that is both meaningful and long lasting. Whether you are just entering the workforce or have been running a business for years, this book will help you build the career—and life—of your dreams. WHAT ARE PEOPLE TOOLS? "People Tools" are practical and easy to understand. From developing self-confidence, to improving management skills, to finding constructive ways to respond to being fired, each People Tool addresses a specific issue and provides a simple, straightforward strategy that you can adopt to bring about a positive result. People Tools for Business is organized into 50 chapters. Each tool is illustrated with insightful stories and amusing anecdotes from Alan's successful career and life that are relevant and relatable. Some of the useful People Tools in the book include: 1. Be A Contrarian. Whether it's selling when everyone else says "buy," or speaking your mind when it's against the status quo, being a contrarian often pays off. 2. Budget, Don't Fudge It. If you intend to be successful in business, or in your personal life, it's crucial to have a plan, especially a financial plan. 3. Multi-Goaling. Recent studies have shown that multi-tasking actually diminishes your efficiency. That's why Fox suggest "multi-goaling": the simple art of making sure that everything you do kills (at least) two birds with one stone. 4. Advertise Your Mistakes. Ironically, being vulnerable and admitting that you're not perfect will make you a stronger leader. 5. The Dreaded Annual Review. Performance reviews don't have to be a terrible task for all involved. Fox shares five tips to make the annual review a breeze. YOU ARE THE SOLE PROPRIETOR OF YOUR LIFE "This book is about business," Alan writes. "But it's also about the business of life. Running your life is very much like running a business, and this book is full of ideas and stories from my own life to help you." These time-tested "tools" will give you useful shortcuts to help you solve job-related problems. The advice is universal and can also be used outside of the workplace to build better relationships and create a more fulfilling life. BUSINESS ADVICE FROM THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS Fox has used People Tools to build an extremely successful career and personal life—one that includes growing a $1.5 billion commercial real estate company, launching a nationally renowned poetry journal, establishing a non-profit that provides funding to youth education projects, and raising a large and loving family. What's Alan's secret? People Tools. Time and again, he'll show you how optimism, persistence, and honoring commitments are the essential qualities that will enable you to accomplish your biggest goals. Mastering the art of working well with others is the key to success. Whether you are just entering the workforce or have been running a business for years, this book will help you build the careerand lifeof your dreams. MAKE A CAREER OUT OF BEING HAPPY Based on the countless lessons gleaned from a distinguished and highly profitable business career, Alan shares the tools you need to create that success in your own career and lifesuccess that is both meaningful and long lasting. People Tools for Business is organized into 50 chapters. Each tool is illustrated with insightful stories and amusing anecdotes from Alans successful career and life that are relevant and relatable. Some of the useful People Tools in the book include: 1. Be A Contrarian. Whether it's selling when everyone else says "buy," or speaking your mind when it's against the status quo, being a contrarian often pays off. 2. Budget, Dont Fudge It. If you intend to be successful in business, or in your personal life, its crucial to have a plan, especially a financial plan. 3. Multi-Goaling. Recent studies have shown that multi-tasking actually diminishes your efficiency. That's why Fox suggest "multi-goaling": the simple art of making sure that everything you do kills (at least) two birds with one stone. 4. Advertise Your Mistakes. Ironically, being vulnerable and admitting that youre not perfect will make you a stronger leader. 5. The Dreaded Annual Review. Performance reviews don't have to be a terrible task for all involved. Fox shares five tips to make the annual review a breeze. YOU ARE THE SOLE PROPRIETOR OF YOUR LIFE This book is about business, Alan writes. But its also about the business of life. Running your life is very much like running a business, and this book is full of ideas and stories from my own life to help you. These time-tested tools will give you useful shortcuts to help you solve job-related problems. The advice is universal and can also be used outside of the workplace to build better relationships and create a more fulfilling life. BUSINESS ADVICE FROM THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS Fox has used People Tools to build an extremely successful career and personal lifeone that includes growing a $1.5 billion commercial real estate company, launching a nationally renowned poetry journal, establishing a non-profit that provides funding to youth education projects, and raising a large and loving family. Great Relationships Are Your Key To Business Success. Whether you're just starting your career or have been in the business world for years, this book provides all the tools you'll need to create long lasting success in your life. Why wait to build the life you've always dreamed of? Running your life is very much like running a business, and People Tools for Business is filled with practical ideas to help you run your life more effectively and efficiently. YOU CAN MAKE A CAREER OUT OF BEING HAPPY In this sequel to his New York Times Bestseller People Tools (January 2014), Alan C. Fox shares the most important lessons from his successful and distinguished life. The reader can use the tools described in this book to achieve success both in the boardroom and at home. WHAT ARE PEOPLE TOOLS?'People Tools'are practical life skills that are easy to understand. They are free to use and yet they will significantly improve your ability to work well with other people. From developing self-confidence, to making healthier life decisions to being a better manager, each tool provides a straightforward approach to help you get more effective results. Filled with insightful examples and entertaining anecdotes, People Tools is fun to read but will have long-lasting impact. The stories will charm you; the advice will change your life. TAKE CONTROL: YOU ARE THE SOLE PROPRIETOR OF YOUR OWN LIFE. The time-tested tools outlined in this book are useful shortcuts that you can use to solve everyday problems. You will find the advice applicable not only to business but to all aspects of your personal life as well. GET ADVICE FROM THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS Alan C. Fox has used the People Tools outlined in this book to build a rich and fulfilling life. He has built a commercial real estate company worth more than $1.5 billion, launched a nationally renowned poetry journal, and established a foundation that provides millions in funding to non-profit organizations that work with young people. He has also raised a large and loving family and created a trusted circle of close friends and colleagues. Let Alan Be Your Personal Mentor Life and work are full of challenges, but with the practical strategies outlined in this book, Alan will show you how to live the life of your dreams. Tin woodman Take the glass staircase Advertise your mistakes Applause Leave Grumpy at home Don't run out of cash The (dreaded) annual review Ready, aim... You are not in the business of making telephone calls Budget, don't fudge it Make little deals your big deals Wait three days Laugh A.S.S. Toot The hidden agenda Be a contrarian Give it away I and Thou Ignore Character is costume Don't sue the bastard Emotion trumps intellect Don't put your car keys in the trunk The magic piano Ready, set, improvise The ticker tape Appreciate an audience of one Catch the up elevator K.I.S.S. Ask for a pineapple fluff Stick it out The importance of truth Multi-goaling People with goals use people without goals Always right is wrong Delayed gratification Solve it forward 007 Atomic clock Cutting through the fog Energy leverage Be prepared Candy is dandy Stand up straight Don't sing the "if only" blues Ultimatum The customer is always the customer Appreciation attack Drive with care. "Author of People Tools follows up his first book describing simple strategies for success in our daily lives with more advice that focuses on achieving success in business"-- Fox believes that mastering the art of working well with others is the key to success. He shares the tools you need to create that success in your own career and life-- success that is both meaningful and long lasting. From developing self-confidence to improving management skills, to finding constructive ways to respond to being fired, each "people tool" provides a simple, straightforward strategy that you can adopt to bring about a positive result. "Author of People Tools follows up his first book describing simple strategies for success in our daily lives with more advice that focuses on achieving success in business"-- Provided by publisher