In business, it is no longer necessary to sacrifice integrity and peace of mind in favor of profits. Successful Fortune 500 executive James A. Autry effectively explodes the myth that "nice guys finish last" in what is perhaps the most practical, honest and humane management book ever written -- an indispensable handbook that explores every aspect of the fine art of creative and caring leadership.A unique primer for business in the '90s, Love and Profit offers clear, direct and compassionate guidance, dealing situation by situation with the most difficult decisions every manager must inevitably face -- from motivating high achievers to letting nonproductive employees go. A rare and innovative work, it will enable you to manage brilliantly and profitably during the day ... and sleep well at night.

Love and Profit: The Art of Caring Leadership

Business & Money

Autry, James A.

Job Hunting & Careers

Avon/Books

In his new book, the author of Love and Profit addresses the emerging central question now facing all working people as they try to find their way amid the increasing pressure of downsizing and competition: "How can I find the balance in life and work?"

Life & Work: A Manager's Search for Meaning

Provides an inspirational guide to business management--in poetry and prose--that discusses the issues of motivation, achievement awards, expressing disappointment, and coping with problems

Management & Leadership

William Morrow & Co.

The author of Love and Profit explores how a successful manager can experience a full life and find a correct balance between commitment to work and commitment to loved ones and self. 75,000 first printing.

Life and Work: A Manager's Search for Meaning

This is a fascinating story of a young fighter pilot's welcome into the cold war world of 1950s Europe where he confronts not only the dangers of supersonic flying but also a world of wild parties, uninhibited sex and, of course, love. At the same time, his beautiful wife encounters new sexual possibilities courtesy of French men, a middle eastern prince, and, of course, fighter pilots. Author James Autry brilliantly describes all the harrowing adventures and frolicking escapades of these hell-bent men and women, making the best of living in a strange country, often flying untested equipment, and surviving on skill and instinct. The pace of the story constantly breaks the sound barrier, and it will play on all your emotions. Strap into your harness and enjoy the ride!

The Cold Warrior: When Flying Was Dangerous and Sex Was Safe

Comics & Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels

James A. Autry

BOOK ON WOODWORKING PROJECTS YOU CAN BUILD

Better Homes and Gardens Woodworking Projects You Can Build

Science & Math

Technology

Better Homes & Gardens Books

Servant leadership is leadership the right way—a better way of being a manager and part of organizational life. Servant leadership will produce fulfilling emotional, psychological, and spiritual rewards for everyone involved. It will enhance productivity, encourage creativity, and benefit the bottom line. In The Servant Leader, top-selling author, former Fortune 500 executive, and business consultant James A. Autry shows you how to remain true to the servant leadership model when handling day-to-day and long-term management situations. You'll learn how to manage with respect and honesty and how to empower employees to achieve new levels of satisfaction. Plus, you'll learn why servant leadership can be the guiding light to becoming the kind of leader and person you want to be. You'll discover how to: ·Maintain your spriritual focus while dealing with such challenging issues as firing, harassment, substance abuse, and performance problems ·Provide guidance during conflict and crisis ·Assure your continued growth and progress as a leader ·Train managers in the principles of servant leadership ·Transform a company with morale problems into a great place to work ·And more Real leadership begins on the inside with your own commmitment to inspire the best in others. But it's one thing to make the commitment; it's quite another to develop the skills to make that happen. If you are an executive, a manager, or someone who aspires to be in a leadership role, you will find the servant leadership philosophy to be a valuable, refreshing, and rewarding approach to leading others and to business life. "This is an awesome book. James Autry's gift is that he brings lofty ideals down to earth with general illustrations that make them easy to understand and apply. I highly recommend it!" —Jack Canfield, coauthor, Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work "The Servant Leader illuminates a clear path to personal, spiritual, and material actualization, which, in return, creates an infinite circle of prosperity." —Tom Gould, retired chairman and CEO, Younkers, Inc. "Quite simply, this is an extraordinary book. It is a classic already and the first truly great leadership book of the new century." —John Noble, director, Greenleaf Center, UK "The Servant Leader is really the best field guide I've seen for helping managers transform themselves into true leaders." —Doug Greene, CEO, New Hope Group "Servant leadership is key to surviving and thriving in the twenty-first century. Let both Jim Autry and his book, The servant Leader, be your guide." —Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager

The Servant Leader: How to Build a Creative Team, Develop Great Morale, and Improve Bottom-Line Performance

Three Rivers Press

Your retirement years should be the best of your life. Free from the burden of making a living, in front of you lies an opportunity for personal development and a time for spiritual growth. These are your years; it is up to you to embrace them and ensure that you enjoy an enriching journey. The Spirit of Retirement is your guiding light to creating and sustaining the post-work life you have always envisioned. Bestselling author and retired Fortune 500 executive James A. Autry illuminates a fulfilling path of meaningful endeavors, healthful reflections, and positive outlooks that will help make these years your most treasured. This engaging book highlights many important aspects of your new life, including: ·Preparing for the transition ·Determining who you want to be for the rest of your life and how to get there ·Reconnecting with those you love, appreciating your roots, and reinvigorating friendships ·Allowing time to develop your inner self ·Plus many other valuable insights Included are moving anecdotes from people whose retirement years are filled with beauty, deep meaning, and purpose. Their stories illustrate the good life and special time that retirement should be and what it can be for you when you follow the guidance and apply the principles presented in this book.

The Spirit of Retirement: Creating a Life of Meaning and Personal Growth

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

Prima Lifestyles

“There are a thousand acts of duplicity and dishonesty every day, some large and some small, some of which undoubtedly take place in your workplace. The question for all of us is, ‘Are we going to resist or just play along the path of least resistance?’ The first hard choice a person of integrity must make is to choose to live, both personally and professionally, in a way that embodies integrity. The power of this book comes from the real-life, in-the-workplace experiences that these executives have been so generously willing to share. None had easy choices, but that’s the point: Integrity is not about easy choices, it’s about the courage to make the right choices.” —From The Book of Hard Choices
All of us like to think that, in any given situation, we’d act with integrity and do the right thing. But what happens when we get to work each morning? Do the same rules we follow in our personal lives apply to our work lives? The lines between right and wrong become blurred when we must weigh our obligations to our employer against our own ideas about what is right and wrong. Should altruism trump profit, even to the detriment of the organization? When should you step in to protect an employee and when should the employee be left to take the heat? If the CEO is up to some unethical accounting, should you always risk your job—and the company’s reputation—to sound the alarm? These are the hard choices, the dilemmas that put your integrity to the test and require you to look beyond organizational policy and industry precedents to find an answer that reflects your personal sense of justice. The Book of Hard Choices goes to the heart of these difficult decisions. James Autry and Peter Roy, experienced executives themselves, interviewed numerous leaders about the tough decisions they’ve made on the job. They spoke with people like former Starbucks president Howard Behar, Iowa Cubs owner Michael Gartner, and Governor Tom Vilsack of Iowa as well as entrepreneurs, military officials, members of the clergy, and a whole host of leaders. The authors dig into the thinking process these people went through, as well as the emotional strain, the self-doubt, and the fear of a wrong decision’s impact on their business, family, or coworkers. Not everyone in this book made the right choice, but all of them were forced to examine their values and make decisions in complicated circumstances. The result is hard-won wisdom on how to navigate the ethical gray-areas of work life—from daily challenges to possible career ending choices—and make the best possible decisions in the most difficult situations.

The Book of Hard Choices: How to Make the Right Decisions at Work and Keep Your Self-Respect

Roy, Peter

Business Culture

Crown Business

Poems describe the author's memories of life in rural Mississippi, including snakes, cotton, food, courtship, weddings, worship, and funerals

Nights Under a Tin Roof : Recollections of a Southern Boyhood

Literature & Fiction

Poetry

Yoknapatawpha Pr

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Love and Profit: The Art of Caring Leadership

Life & Work: A Manager's Search for Meaning

Love and Profit: The Art of Caring Leadership

Life and Work: A Manager's Search for Meaning

The Cold Warrior: When Flying Was Dangerous and Sex Was Safe

Better Homes and Gardens Woodworking Projects You Can Build

The Servant Leader: How to Build a Creative Team, Develop Great Morale, and Improve Bottom-Line Performance

The Spirit of Retirement: Creating a Life of Meaning and Personal Growth

The Book of Hard Choices: How to Make the Right Decisions at Work and Keep Your Self-Respect

Nights Under a Tin Roof : Recollections of a Southern Boyhood