...Book Review: Nice Guys Can Get the Corner Office What is this book about? In the book Nice Guy Can Get the Corner Office, the author challenged the adage “Nice guys finish last.” He believed that a guy can be nice and successful at business at the same time. The subtitle would tell us better about what’s in this book: "Eight Strategies for Winning in Business without Being a Jerk." The author defines “nice” as a constructive and consciously chosen approach to relationships that is founded on: * Attempting to optimize outcomes for both others and ourselves * Striving to balance assertiveness with cooperation to achieve a spirit of collaboration * Honoring the value and strength of others and ourselves * Seeking optimal outcomes for everyone involved by emphasizing truthfulness and authenticity * Opening confronting challenges and disagreements and embracing the innovation-promoting benefits of constructive idea conflict The author also defines “success in business” as need are fulfilled—individual’s need as well as the needs of others. The authors surveyed more than 350 nice guys and found out that most of them are “too nice”. And these overly nice guys are always struggling between “eager to please others” (being too nice) and “fulfill their own needs (being successful in business).” This book gives eight strategies to help those overly nice guys balance being nice and being a jerk when achieving success. These eight strategies consists of eight rights...
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...What Every MBA Student in the World Needs to Know Sandeep Krishnamurthy http://faculty.washington.edu/sandeep 1 Management ≠ analysis. What you are learning in school is analysis. You are being taught tools and techniques. Analysis is just one of the ingredients in the recipe. You may have the best analysis in the room. However, if your analysis is not heard and taken seriously, it is of no value. Too often, talented people with the best answers sit in the back of the room while hacks run the show. If you enjoy the view from the back, getting an MBA will not change anything. A MBA degree only works if you are willing to transform yourself. Are you? 2 Einstein would have been a terrible manager. There is a huge misconception among students that being smart is the way to be successful. Let me break this to you. It is not about being smart. There are many smart people who are absolutely incompetent managers. Not to mention the fact that many smart people are first-rate jerks. Don’t get me wrong. I am not saying you have to be dumb to succeed. What I am saying is that you do not have to be a Mensan to make it to the top. All you need is average intelligence. But, you need other qualities. 3 Bill Clinton would have been an excellent manager. The man had his faults. But, he could communicate like few others. Bad managers are, frequently, terrible communicators. They have good ideas. They simply don’t know how to get them across. You cannot lead, motivate or sell if you cannot...
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...|Gordon College | |Social Problems of United States verses Europe Final Exam | |Intro to Social Problems - SOCI 1160 | |by | |Ms Christy Flatt | | | |Christopher Brown 135758 | |4/30/2011 | | | Social Problems of United States verses Europe Final Exam This paper is designed to review how social problems affect our society. Additionally, this paper...
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...TUGAS KELOMPOK BAHASA INDONESIA MINGGU KE-7 15 Kalimat Efektif Dan Variasi KP : C Nama : 1. Willyam Alexander / 3102716 2. Robert Tantry / 3103022 3. Je Benny Gunawan / 3111718 4. Ivan Kurnia / 3102829 5. Chandra Sukma / 3102046 6. Charlysimu / 3102895 Fakultas Bisnis dan Ekonomika Universitas Surabaya 2012/2013 1) Kalimat efektif : a) Sejumlah Pengamat ekonomi Indonesia memikirkan solusi pemerintah untuk membuat kenaikan BBM tidak berdampak besar bagi masyarakat. Gagasan : Pemikiran solusi Pengamat ekonomi tentang kenaikan BBM Kesatuan gagasan : tunggal Versi kalimat : * Stilistika 1. Pemikiran solusi pemerintah untuk membuat kenaikan BBM tidak berdampak besar bagi masyarakat dilakukan oleh Pengamat Ekonomi Indonesia. * Sinonim 2. Sejumlah pengamat ekonomi mempertimbangkan solusi pemerintah untuk membuat kenaikan BBM tidak berdampak besar bagi masyarakat. 2) Kalimat efektif : Rakyat menuntut pemerintah tidak menaikan harga BBM. Gagasan : Penuntutan rakyat kepada pemerintah. Kesatuan gagasan : gabungan Versi kalimat : * Kalimat Aktif Pasif Pemerintah dituntut rakyat tidak menaikan harga BBM. * Permutasi Ketidaknaikan harga BBM menjadi tuntutan rakyat kepada pemerintah. 3) Kalimat efektif : Efek dari isu kenaikan harga BBM mulai dirasakan masyarakat. Gagasan : Efek dari kenaikan BBM. Kesatuan gagasan : gabungan Versi kalimat : ...
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...ALOHA MR. NICE GUY Some Times You Need A Change Choose Who You Want To Be To Stop Hiding Under A Hood Hussnain Nawaz "Life is a movie till the very end". Dedication And Appreciation This book is dedicated to Thomas Malkin. You are my chubby bunny, my hero, and my best friend. If not for you, I would still be a hopeless, clueless Nobody. You are truly a gift from God. Thank you. For Arslaan, Ibrahim, Kai, and Ashley. You are the greatest friends a person could want. You are each so different and unique that you make friendships a never-ending joy. Thank you for all the times you asked, "What ever you are doing now, will change you're life forever" Don't ever stop being just who you are. Who can forget my beloved parents? You have been there for me not only when I needed you, but when I wanted you exactly at the right moment of time. Dad even though we don't really see eye to eye, I still want you to know that you will always have that special place right in the centre of my heart. I love you guys. Contents Introduction Chapter One – Nice Guys Chapter Two – The Truth About A Nice Guy Chapter Three – Family Chapter Four – Learning To Please The Person Who Really Matters Chapter Five – Is Love Real? - Thomas Malkin Chapter Six – Make Your Needs A Priority Chapter Seven – Me, Myself & I – Thomas Malkin Chapter Eight – Life Without Love Chapter Nine – The Prodigal Son – Arslaan Amjad Chapter Ten - Is It Worth Being Nice? Final Chapter – Will You Change? Introduction Two years of dramatic...
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...Case Study: Can Nice Guys Finish First? By Jeffrey Pfeffer I. Introduction Adam Baker was on his way to the top of his life. He is the oldest son of a middle class family of North Carolina without family wealth and businesses to support his ambition in life, he knew that he would have to make his dreams come true through hard work and talent. SES is the company that he is working for. In here, he felt that this would allow him to thrive and start his ambition. When the opportunity appeared, Adam realized that he could create something of his own. The new venture, in which he had successfully persuaded SES to invest to and had seemed only fair for Adam that he should be appointed as the CEO of the chain hotels but the phrase that was said to him by his employer and mentor, Merwyn, disappointed Adam deeply. Since Adam is the brain of the business venture it seems indeed fair that he should be the new CEO of the hotel chain. II. Objectives We will be able to find out the best solution that would fit the situation of the two good friends without affecting their relationship. We could identify the proper approached to be exercised in situations like this. We will be able to find out what is the right decision that Adam Baker will be choosing. If either he will pursue to Merwyn that he must be the new CEO of the hotel chain or he will just accept the decision of Merwyn that he be more experienced for him to be able to handle to task of a CEO. III. Issues/problems ...
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...Everyone has heard the saying; “nice guys always finish last,” at least once in their lifetime. Although it is commonly said, it doesn’t mean it’s correct; just because a person happens to be nice and a good moral person doesn’t mean they can’t lead a successful life. A general misconception is that it takes greed and selfishness in order to become wealthy, but that just isn’t so. It can be seen throughout society quite easily that one can be a first-class citizen without having to dive into the dark side, so easy that all one has to do is to drive through my cul-de-sac and meet my neighbors to see how wealth and a moral life are not mutually exclusive. One person that practically everyone in the world knows, has been keeping up with his morals while becoming one of the richest men in the world, Bill Gates. Bill Gates, or most wealthy people should feel a strong obligation to give and sacrifice even just a small part of their wealth to those who happen to be less fortunate. I have been able to see from personal experience, how wealthy people are able to contribute to society in a positive manner. Livermore California is a suburban town in the San Francisco Bay Area and is my home. Through living here, I have been able to witness how the wealthy go about their lives. My father, Gregory, has been able to build himself a fair amount of wealth yet he has never broken the law, taken advantage of people or been greedy. Before we dive into Gregory’s moral accolades...
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...beings. The only reason why some of the members of the tribe are being a danger to the modern people is that they feel threaten. It’s saddening that slowly the tribes are disappearing and that some people just forget about them like they never existed. Well honestly, they are not the only ones that will be gone but the beautiful surroundings that they are also trying to preserve. Like the forest in Brazil, it is the Surui Indian tribe who are protecting this from the illegal loggers. Their lives are being threatened and they have no one protecting them from it except with their beliefs. It’s really a relief that they have Almir Suri who is part of their tribe and is really trying to fight for the tribe’s survival. Even though he had study in a nice university outside their place, he hasn’t forgotten where he came from and is still ready to help them grow more. Also, I think Almir is trying to show the world that he can also put up with the abilities of the modern people, that even though he started from being a member of a tribe whose life is just simple yet civilized, he knows what the overall people...
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...1. 기타 신체 동작묘사 1) 그가 다리를 꼰 채로 앉아있다 He is sitting with his leg crossed(folded). 2) 그녀가 팔짱을 낀 채로 서있다 She is standing with her arms crossed( folded). 3) 그가 손에 깍지를 낀 채로 이야기 하고있다. He is talking with his hands clasped. 4) 그가 눈을 감은 채로 누워있다 He is lying with his eyes closed 5) 그녀가 등을 카메라 쪽으로 돌린채로 걷고있다. She is walking with her back to the camera. 6) 그들은 카메라를 등지고 앉아 있습니다. They are sitting with their backs to the camera. 7) 남자가 여자의 어깨에 팔을 두르고 있다. A man is putting his arm around a woman’s shoulder. 8) 한 커플이 서로 팔짱을 끼고 있다. A couple is standing arm in arm. 9) 한 남자가 뒷짐을 지고 있다. A man is putting his arms behind his back. 10) 몇몇 사람들이 무릎을 꿇고 있다. Some people are on their knees (kneeling down). 11) 한 남자가 허리에 손을 얹고있다. A man is resting his hands on his waist. 12) 한 여자가 턱을 괴고 있다. A woman is resting her head on her hands. 13) 한 남자가 몸을 구부리고 있다. A man is bending down. 14) 한 남자가 모니터 화면의 무엇인가를 가리키고 있다. A man is pointing at (to) something on the monitor screen. 15) 한 소녀가 책상에 엎드려 있다. A girl is putting her head down on the desk. 2. 의복 1) 체크무늬 바지 : checkered pants 2) 검정색 정장 : a black suit 3) 민무늬 셔츠 : a sleeveless shirt 4) 남성 와이셔츠 : a dress shirt 5) 긴 셔츠 : a long sleeved shirt 6) 물방울 무늬 원피스: a polka dot dress 7) 꽃무늬 스커트 : a flower-patterned dress 8) 줄무늬 바지: a striped pants 9) 멜빵 바지: jean overalls 10) 그는 소매를 걷어붙인 상태이다 : He has rolled up his sleeves. 3. 헤어스타일 1) 그녀는 단발머리를 하고 있다. She has a bob hairstyle. 2) 그는 민머리를 하고 있다. He has a shaved...
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...For the guys: So, you like two girls. Maybe more, it sucks, torn between them, not knowing which one to go for, right? The bad idea is to go for both (or in some cases, “all”) of them. What I’m here to do is try to help you narrow down which girl you should go for. Not to be mean or picky, but it’s just sort of a guideline. How do I know which one to chase after? More often than not, each of these girls will be different, both in personality or lifestyle. Maybe from different cliques, different cultures, whatever, but I’ll try to go over what I can. Girl #1 - DGAF Chick This is sort of self explanatory… the DGAF girl doesn’t well… give a fxck. She likes to party, flirts a lot, and has fun being single. There’s a good chance that she drinks, hopefully no drugs, but she’s fun to be around. Usually hangs out with a lot of guys, so that could prove, um, “worrying.” The fact that she hangs out with all these dudes can mean that you’ll get jealous, A LOT, and that you’ll get sort of protective of her. The constant flirting also sends off a lot of mixed messages. Do not go for this girl.Chances are, you’ll be happy that it seems like she’s into you up until you find out she’s like that to almost every guy. You got played, son. Girl #2 - The Shy Girl The Shy Girl is usually really cutesy, and usually hangs out with a lot of other cutesy girls too. Probably a little awkward around guys, but in a good way. They’re usually really nice, and actually pretty...
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...food, and that’s right, what men think about most on a day to day basis is women. Now, seeing how important the opposite sex is to men, I am going to break down the confusing opposite gender formerly known as females. First, there is the debate on whether nice guys truly do finish last. Along with that, there is the much talked about differences between blondes and brunettes. And lastly, I will share some tips on how to get a woman interested in you. Now, do nice guys truly finish last? I have heard both sides to this story. I would be lying if I said that I am not of the fence about this subject. Just like men, women love a challenge. So it isn’t whether nice guys finish last or not, but rather I think that women get bored. If you are the type to constantly be nice or a pushover, without creating any true excitement (which usually will put a huge dent in your wallet) sometimes being a little edgy or unpredictable will be beneficial to you. By no means am I saying to be a jerk or scumbag, because then you will get the easily get the ax. There is also a fine line between being a nice guy and automatically getting yourself “friend-zoned.” Once you get friend-zoned, there is no going back. This might be one of the worst things a guy can hear from the girl of their wanting. ………………. Blondes and brunettes. The debate has been going on for centuries and I’m sure it will go on for centuries to come. From my experience, I think it is safe to say that for the most part I agree with most...
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...This story is about the Anga-Toe. It is big, has claws, sharp teeth, will eat you, monobrow, sex unknown. Well we will tell you a small story of The Anga-Toe. In there year 2010 there were two little guys named Trinton and Dakota and they were walking in the woods beating up frogs and then they saw it, it was HUGE!!!! It looked very angry, and then it saw the two and started to chase them, luckily they were fast and got away. But when they got to town (location classified) no one believed them. So now every time they are at a campout they tell this story. There once was a cute little goat and her name was Ronda. One day Ronda was really thirsty and needed to find something to drink quickly with out knowing started to drink the atomic radiated pee from The Anga-Toe. One day Ronda met this nice little guy named Dillon and then they had a nice little baby but they realized that there baby had a disorder there was a small leg growing out of his ear, and that’s why there are birth defects. Its was created by a future scientist from the year 2277 sent back to 1500 B.C. He was sent back because there was a nucular war in the year 2077. The scientist sent It back to make sure that the war never happened. To there mistake it only made it worse. In 2015, the U.S. discovered The Anga-Toe as well his atomic radiated pee. So for 62 years they kept it a secret. That is until the U.S. got into a war with China. The Anga-Toe was a great help in the war. He went and peed on everyone that...
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...A woman was waiting at an airport one night, with several long hours before her flight. She hunted for a book in the airport shops, bought a bag of cookies and found a place to drop. She was engrossed in her book but happened to see, that the man sitting beside her, as bold as could be. . .grabbed a cookie or two from the bag in between, which she tried to ignore to avoid a scene. So she munched the cookies and watched the clock, as the gutsy cookie thief diminished her stock. She was getting more irritated as the minutes ticked by, thinking, “If I wasn’t so nice, I would blacken his eye.” With each cookie she took, he took one too, when only one was left, she wondered what he would do. With a smile on his face, and a nervous laugh, he took the last cookie and broke it in half. He offered her half, as he ate the other, she snatched it from him and thought… oooh, brother. This guy has some nerve and he’s also rude, why he didn’t even show any gratitude! She had never known when she had been so galled, and sighed with relief when her flight was called. She gathered her belongings and headed to the gate, refusing to look back at the thieving ingrate. She boarded the plane, and sank in her seat, then she sought her book, which was almost complete. As she reached in her baggage, she gasped with surprise, there was her bag of cookies, in front of her eyes. If mine are here, she moaned in despair, the others were his, and he tried to share. Too late to apologize...
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...desirable neighbors. It is a fact that all of us have our own difficulties and nothing is more meaningful than a hand given to us in time of need. For instance, when you are busy organizing a get-together with all members in your family but the fact that you have forgotten to purchase one of the most important ingredients threatens to ruin your main dish. However, you can easily have the neighbors to travel to the market and buy it for you. That’s an accurate picture of a helpful neighbor who you should be grateful to. Furthermore, a kind neighbor from my point of view would have the quality of sympathy. Having someone to care about you and share their feelings with you is necessary when you are experiencing a tough time in life . For example, a nice neighbor to a widow who has just lost her husband in a terrible accident must help her to overcome with grief. There may be cases where there are children whose their parents got dirvoced. In such cases, a good neighbor is required to treat them equally to other kids instead of gossiping anything about them. In addition to helpfulness and sympathy, a neighbor who possess a sense of integrity would be perfect. I can endure the fact that there are some two-faced people who always steal my properties such as water, electricity supply and even illegaly use my wireless internet connection. To sum up, my portrait of an obliging neighbor must be a caring, sympathetic and trustworthy...
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...Guide to Guys (1995), the introduction of which is included here. Despite its title, "Guys vs. Men" is not a comparative study of these two basic types of males. Men and manhood have been written about far too much already, says Barry. But guys and guyhood are neglected topics, and even though he "can't define exactly what it means to be a guy," Barry's essay lays out "certain guy characteristics" that distinguish his quarry from other warm-blooded animals in the field. This is a book about guys. It's not a book about men. There are already way too many books about men, and most of them are way too serious. Men itself is a serious word, not to mention manhood and manly. Such words make being male sound like a very important activity, as opposed to what it primarily consists of, namely, possessing a set of minor and frequently unreliable organs. But men tend to attach great significance to Manhood. This results in certain characteristically masculine, by which I mean stupid, behavioral patterns that can produce unfortunate results such as violent crime, war, spitting, and ice hockey. These things have given males a bad name. And the "Men's Movement," which is supposed to bring out the more positive aspects of Manliness, seems to be densely populated with loons and goobers. So I'm saying that there's another way to look at males: not as aggressive macho dominators; not as sensitive, liberated, hugging drummers; but as guys. And what, exactly, do I mean by "guys"? I don't...
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