The Comeback
Автор: Shane Hodge
Год издания: 0000
Shane Hodge is a veteran of Life, Love, Success and Stupid Mistakes and after many years of living overseas repeating the same life experiences Shane returned home to Australia to spend time with his family, he quickly realised that after all this time away he was about to make his a€?Comebacka€?. A Comeback is often associated with Sportspeople, Actors all usually famous a€?Back in the Daya€? and after a period in the limelight through whatever reason they have another shot at the title. This Comeback is not about a reversal of famous misfortune. This Comeback is about you. Now you may be a Father, Son, Husband, Wife, Daughter, Friend that had joy one in those relationships, but it may have slipped away from and youa€™re looking for another chance bigger and better than before. This Comeback is about overcoming health issues, relationship breakdowns, business failures. This Comeback is written to help you on your way to putting that Championship belt of a€?Lifea€? and a€?Lovea€? back on. Is The Comeback a training program, a self help book? It could be classed as that but what it is in reality is a series of entertaining, thought provoking, sometimes emotional chat between Shane Hodge and You the reader. The Comeback? Chats that discuss, The Things that Matter? Are the things that Matter.
Comebacks. Powerful Lessons from Leaders Who Endured Setbacks and Recaptured Success on Their Terms
Автор: Patricia Crisafulli
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Gold Medal Winner, Success and Motivation, 2011 Axiom Business Book Awards Insight from leaders who experienced major setbacks and redefined success In tough economic times, when careers are derailed and leaders are forced to rewrite their professional plans, this book enlightens and uplifts. Comebacks features an all-star cast of ten leaders who endured setbacks-for some a public fall in the midst of media scrutiny-then reassessed and moved ahead with new purpose. Based on revealing interviews, the book presents a behind-the–headlines glimpse into the lives of leaders; how they drew upon resources, both internal and external, to move on; and the lessons that helped them redefine success. Leaders profiled include: Jacques Nasser, former CEO of Ford Motor Co., recently appointed Chairman of BHP Billiton, the world's largest natural resources company Patricia Dunn, former Chair of Hewlett-Packard, vilified for her alleged role in corporate espionage only to be exonerated from all charges, today active in philanthropy Jamie Dimon (JP Morgan), Herbert «Pug» Winokur (Enron Corp.), David Neeleman (JetBlue), and more Redmond, a top executive recruiter, and Crisafulli, author of The House of Dimon, show how all leaders face adversity, but true leaders turn adversity into success.
Playing to Wiin. Nintendo and the Video Game Industry's Greatest Comeback
Автор: Daniel Sloan
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How Nintendo reclaimed its spot at the top of one of the world's most competitive industries Nintendo was once the dominant force in home video gaming–until Sony and Microsoft pummeled them with powerful new consoles. As those two giants battled each other for market share, Nintendo looked dead and buried. Then, true to its secretive, low-profile approach, Nintendo roared back into the market with its revolutionary Wii console and portable Nintendo DS system. Taking a completely different approach to gaming while embracing its creative roots, the company was back at the top of its game. But how did a struggling Japanese family company, with its origins in nineteenth-century playing cards, come to dominate a competitive, high-tech industry? Playing to Wiin details the key succession issue for Nintendo, the development of the DS and Wii consoles, and the creation of remarkable new gaming software. All these factors combined to drive Nintendo back to the top of the gaming world. Reveals the business strategy that led Nintendo back to the top of the gaming industry amidst fierce competition from bigger rivals An inspirational story of a stunning business turnaround and the hyper-creative minds behind it Written by an acclaimed financial and business journalist based in Tokyo Offering a fascinating inside look at a market-leading company once left for dead, Playing to Wiin is a must-read for executives and leaders interested in one of the greatest business turnarounds in history.
Cassidy Harte and the Comeback Kid
Автор: RaeAnne Thayne
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Ten years ago, Cassidy Harte had stood at the altar waiting for Zach Slater. And when he didn't show up–and was said to have disappeared with her brother's flirtatious wife–she did the only thing she could do. Held her head up high. Helped raise her motherless niece. And swore never to get involved with a man again.And then back into her life walked Zach–with an «I'm sorry» on his lips, an explanation she refused to hear and the vow that he would make her his once again. And this was one vow he was determined to keep….
Comeback
Автор: Doranna Durgin
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ATHENA ALUM SELENA SHAW JONES'S MOTTO: NEVER LET THEM SEE YOUR FEARHer intervention in a hostage crisis had made her an instant hero. But Selena Shaw Jones still had nightmares. Now the CIA had approached her for another do-or-die mission–to locate a terrorist informant and his case officer, who were missing in the same Middle Eastern hot spot. Selena had to put aside her self-doubts–because the missing ex-terrorist had crucial intel about a strike against America…and the case officer in question was her husband, Cole. With the clock ticking and her know-it-all new partner questioning her competence, could Selena track her wily husband and control this runaway mission while facing her deadliest enemy–herself?
The Comeback of Roy Walker
Автор: Stephanie Doyle
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She's the key to his career – and his heartRoy Walker never did like the taste of humble pie. Too bad he's getting his share of it now that he needs to pitch one more season of pro baseball. Worse, he can't achieve it without the help of physiotherapist Lane Baker – the one woman who won't have anything to do with him. Somehow he has to make amends for the past.But his intentions to be a better man get sidelined by the combustible connection between him and Lane. Ego aside, it's time to admit he never stopped wanting her…and his greatest comeback will be winning her!