Discusses ways to be a more effective manager.

Bob Farrelll discusses the role of leadership in an organization and the value of giving "pickles" (i.e., rewards) to staff who create a leadership-friendly environment and who provide leadership.

Are leaders born, or made? This video shows that while certain personality traits may influence leadership abilities, there are also leadership qualities that can be learned and nurtured. Business leaders, politicians, coaches and others share their perceptions of what it takes to be a leader, relating to viewers that observing certain principles and adopting admirable behaviors can help develop leadership attributes. Integrity, honesty, dependability...

"Great bosses are self-obsessed--but not for egotistical reasons. The best are those who understand their people's opinions of them and what it's like to work for them. From peer-reviewed research and case studies, Professor Sutton found truly in-tune leaders share five hallmark characteristics."

"Innovation and positive change come about when people step out of their comfort zones and take risks. When you create an atmosphere that rewards innovative thinking, team members come up with ideas that break through old thinking and protect your organization from stagnation. Collaboration is also a key factor in bringing out the best in yourself and others. When we connect and share insights and ideas, everybody advances. In this engaging seminar,...

"Can you build a business model around happiness? If you can deliver happiness to customers through exceptional customer service, from engaged employees who are inspired by a vision of higher purpose, the answer is yes. In this high-spirited talk, Tony Hsieh shares how Zappos fosters its unique culture, starting with hiring and retaining employees based on their commitment to its core values."--Back cover.

A revealing drama that focuses on the 16th president's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country, and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.

Days away from his coronation, a secret meeting with the woman he loves turns into a life and death fight for survival for the future King of England, Richard the Lionheart. Ambushed by mercenaries, and with the identity of the man who ordered his murder a mystery, Richard is left with no allies he can trust. Standing alone as civil war looms, the young prince is forced to face not only his enemies but the harsh responsibilities of leadership.