Weinzweig, Ari
Summary: This second book in the Zingerman's a Lapsed Anarchist's Approach" series looks at the leadership style that has helped make Zingerman's such a special place to work and to eat. The book includes essays on the energy crisis in the American workplace, servant leadership, stewardship, why everyone's a leader, Zingerman's entrepreneurial approach to management, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zingerman's Press 2012
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3 available in Adult Display, Call number: 658.5 WEIWeinzweig, Ari
Summary: Part 3 continues to share the "secrets" that have helped take Zingerman's from a 25-seat, 4-person start up to a nationally known, $49,000,000-organization employing over 600 people. It includes Secrets #30-39 and explores our belief that some of the most important work we do to build great organizations and lead rewarding lives is the work we need to do within ourselves. The book includes...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zingerman's Press 2013
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3 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 658.5 WEIWeinzweig, Ari
Summary: The first in a series of books by Zingerman's co-founding partner Ari Weinzweig examines the basic building blocks of the culture and structure we know now as Zingerman's. These approaches are applicable whether you're running a law office, a library, a restaurant, a record label, a software firm, or an organic farm. They are the behind-the-scenes "secret" stuff that goes into making a very...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zingerman's Press 2010
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1 available in Adult Display, Call number: 658.5 WEISummary: The "eureka moment," the ups and downs of starting a business, where to get advice-in this four-segment program, Freeserve founder Ajaz Ahmed, a shop owner, a software developer, an inventor of a better children's toothbrush, and others share their experiences and insights. Motives and Traits describes what makes an entrepreneur; Risks and Rewards tells how entrepreneurs find balance amidst the...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: Management is the first and foremost element in business success, and inadequate or improper management the primary cause of business failure. In this program, Jim Sanders, administrator of the United States Small Business Administration, provides cogent insights into the many aspects of management which the small-business owner must address in order to survive and prosper: strategic planning;...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: Boss is for young people who love a challenge, are doers, and have lots of energy. The BIZ WHIZ QUIZ will help them identify characteristics that are necessary if they want to be in charge. Boss talks about the various hats people who own a business must wear, such as a business planning hat and a marketing hat. Entrepreneurs of all ages offer insightful hints into a variety of businesses,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005