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John Punter, professional gambler and amateur private investigator, has seen his fair share of crime and shady dealings, both on the race track and off it. So when the daughter of a bookmaker friend is abducted, following hot on the heels of a gruesome murder after an abduction-gone-wrong, Punter's offer of help is gladly accepted.

Drawing upon new theories about leadership and the long-term success of change initiatives, and based upon 25 years of experience building learning organizations, the authors of The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook show how to accelerate success and avoid the obstacles that can stall momentum. The Dance of Change, written for managers and executives at every level of an organization, reveals how business leaders can work together to anticipate the challenges that profound change will ultimately forc

Five local business men in Dover, New Hampshire, belong to a club called The Snowshoe Club. At a club meeting, these five men decide that they want girlfriends they can have sex with. One among their number, Elliot, the one in charge of getting things done, suggests that they might get one girlfriend and share her among the five of them. They agree that such a scheme would be a practical idea. They dispatch Elliot, who finds a college girl and commandeers her to their purposes.

A new, important and pragmatic vision on what the job of the boss is in an age of lean/flat/agile organizations, self-organizing teams, and mass collaboration, when bosses are expected to disappear, countering conventional wisdom of the media and management gurus.

In today's ultra-competitive business world, the difference between success and failure lies in the ability to get every employee to think and behave like a strategist. Think to Win helps business leaders expand strategic thinking out of the purview of “the elite few” and into the company culture as whole. It offers a simple, proven approach to analyzing and solving old or new challenges and provides a common language anyone at any level in the organization can understand.

🎙️ Welcome to In Response - A Legacy Podcast! 🇦🇹 We’re Philipp Klein, Daniel Pernusch, and Peter Plank, three friends from Austria passionate about Magic: The Gathering. Join us as we explore the Legacy format, diving into popular decks, strategic insights, and the evolving metagame. We also review new sets and highlight cards with potential to make waves. Plus, we bring in high-profile guests to share their experiences and thoughts on recent tournaments. We upload new episodes biweekly, so subscribe and join us on this exciting journey through the Legacy format!

Exec Chess is short for execute or executive and refers to the adjective for executive as one having the power to put plans, actions or laws into effect. We explore how executive power in chess relates to the emboldened in business, leadership and life.

Calling all sports enthusiasts! Tired of generic sports talk that doesn't dive deep into the games and stories you love? Look no further! Peter Klein brings you smart, insightful analysis multiple times a week, covering the biggest games and stories across all sports. Imagine having access to in-depth pre and post-fight coverage from the world of combat sports, along with comprehensive coverage of your favorite leagues including NHL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NFL, soccer, and even the guilty pleasure of Pro Wrestling. Stay on top of everything happening in the exciting world of sports with Peter Klein ...

Since Peter Senge published his groundbreaking book The Fifth Discipline, he and his associates have frequently been asked by the business community: "How do we go beyond the first steps of corporate change? How do we sustain momentum?" They know that companies and organizations cannot thrive today without learning to adapt their attitudes and practices.

At its best, the college experience can be invaluable for doing the most important work of all—finding your purpose. At its worst, it can be an expensive distraction that indoctrinates you into an instant-gratification culture and prevents you from building a meaningful base not just for your career but for your life.