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John T. Molloy
John T. Molloy's New Dress for Success
by Grand Central Publishing (Paperback)

All the changes that have taken place in men's wardrobes in the past fifteen years are incorporated into this highly successful title. Contains 30 percent new information and a four-color, four-page illustration insert. Original.

Mark Wiskup
The It Factor: Be the One People Like, Listen to, and Remember
by AMACOM (Paperback)

Some people have the ability to start a conversation and immediately draw people in, while others -- perhaps even those with more valuable things to say -- get pushed to the side, seemingly ignored. Unfortunately for those who don’t have "It," this undeniable "It" factor is more than just an attractive quality, it’s also a hallmark of success. A practical and entertaining guide that will help anyone supercharge their communication skills and consistently make a positive impression on others, The "It" Factor gives readers the tools -- and confidence -- they need to take charge of any conversation, meeting, or networking encounter. Readers will learn how to: * communicate ideas so skillfully that people sit up and take notice * become instantly memorable * hold on to people’s attention longer * make stronger connections Filled with practical techniques and powerful insights, The "It" Factor will help anyone take center stage and achieve the results ...

Nicholas Antongiavanni
The Suit: A Machiavellian Approach to Men's Style
by Collins Business (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2006-05-23)

"Clothes make the man." Mark Twain never worked in today's fast-paced workplace, but his observation has never been keener: clothes do make the man. With The Suit, Nicholas Antongiavanni provides a masterly manual on what it takes to succeed: advice on how to dress with style, flair, and an eye toward gaining power. That's because "business casual" has proved itself a one-way ticket to a lifetime in the corporate dungeon. But if you apply the sartorial advice proffered in The Suit to your clothes, you will project elegance, bravado, and success. Drawing inspiration from Machiavelli's The Prince, Antongiavanni has crafted an essential handbook for the ambitious man who recognizes that smart and stylish appearance is a lever to power. From neckties to footwear, belts to suspenders, lapels to handkerchiefs, The Suit leaves no garment or accessory untouched and will inject a dose of good taste into your closet. The debates over double-breasted vs. single, two-buttons vs. three, ...

John T. Molloy
New Women's Dress for Success
by Grand Central Publishing (Paperback)

A noted expert on the corporate American wardrobe examines how changes in dress codes affect the way women are perceived and offers advice for achieving a professional and polished, yet relaxed look in business attire.

Susan M. Winchip
Designing a Quality Lighting Environment
by Fairchild Pubns (Hardcover)

This comprehensive text examines the technical, practical, and aesthetic aspects oflighting design. With its focus on quality, it demonstrates how lighting designersprovide functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing designs for both residential andcommercial interiors. The author s extensive research integrates new developmentsin the field with an introduction to lighting systems, giving readers a foundation forapplying design principles to lighting projects.

David W. Merrill, Roger H Reid
Personal Styles & Effective Performance
by CRC (Paperback)

Tens of thousands of professionals have attended David W. Merrill's acclaimed "Style Awareness Workshops" The goal: improvement of interpersonal effectiveness skills-inspiring better communication, improved productivity, and a more harmonious working environment.Students preparing for business, management, or sales careers can also benefit from Merrill's techniques, presented in Personal Styles & Effective Performance.Merrill's approach emphasizes the interrelationships between behavior and social style-encouraging students to consider how their own actions influence responsiveness from others. Those actions tend to be rooted in one of four primary social styles: Analytical, Amiable, Driving, and Expressive-which readers are invited to compare and contrast with their own styles, as a starting point for potential improvement.First published in 1981, Personal Styles & Effective Performance continues to be a popular resource for the self-improvement minded. By learning its lessons ...

Kim Johnson Gross, Jeff Stone
Chic Simple Dress Smart for Women: Wardrobes that Win in the Workplace
by Grand Central Publishing (Hardcover)

In a nation recovering from economic turmoil, today's business men and women need every advantage to keep precious jobs and get new and better jobs. In the CHIC SIMPLE DRESS SMART books, veteran style mavens Kim Johnson Gross and Jeff Stone walk readers through the basics of building a work-appropriate wardrobe that provides a look of confidence and competence, and expresses personal style. Whether its buying the right blazer for a middle management position, or assembling the most versatile pieces for someone just entering the workforce, these savvy and informative guides provide the straight answers to how people can put their most positive image forward at work.

Alan Flusser
Style and the Man: How and Where to Buy Fine Mens' Clothes
by HarperCollins (Hardcover) (Release Date: 1996-09-03)

Alan Flusser, one of America's foremost menswear designers, knows fine clothes and where to buy them. He shares all this in his insightful and elegantly written treatise for the man interested in savvy attire. Tuck this volume into a corner of your suitcase and you'll be armed with a connoisseur's knowledge of the dos and don'ts of buying and wearing quality clothes and how much they should cost, from dinnerwear to casual sportswear. Open Style and the Man and learn about: what to wear when you shop and whythe difference between a $395 and a $1,000 suit (and how to make sure you're getting your money's worth) what two words to look for on a costly dress shirt's label why the folds in a cummerbund should always be worn facing upward how to recognize sports clothes capable of providing stylish longevity Turn to the author's 200 favorite men's stores spanning seventeen cities in eight countries' both celebrated designer flagships and tiny shops known only to a privileged few and ...

Sherry Maysonave
Casual Power:: How to Power Up Your Nonverbal Communication & Dress Down for Success
by Bright Books (TX) (Hardcover)

Hard cover book with four color throughout on dressing for power with casual style.

Kate Ludeman, Eddie Erlandson
Alpha Male Syndrome
by Harvard Business School Press (Hardcover)

The business world swarms with alpha males—powerhouses who take charge, produce astonishing results, and bring enormous value to their organizations. But many alphas also leave a path of destruction in their wake. Competitive, belligerent, and impatient, these hard-charging leaders can run roughshod over colleagues and employees, to the detriment of their careers and the bottom line. In Alpha Male Syndrome, Kate Ludeman and Eddie Erlandson build on their Harvard Business Review article "Coaching the Alpha Male"—sounding a wake-up call to all alphas and the companies they work for. The authors show alphas how to leverage their unique strengths while confronting their destructive "flip side risks." They describe the distinguishing dynamics of the alpha male syndrome and identify four breeds: commanders, executors, strategists, and visionaries. By understanding each type’s nuances, alphas can transform themselves into more effective leaders. And those who work with alphas ...

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