February 14, 2011

The Great Explorers

Humans have always been driven to explore the world they know; and to see what is beyond the known boundaries. This collection of 40 biographical sketches reveals the desire of men and women to see what is beyond their boundaries through first-hand accounts, drawings, photos and other narratives.

This book can be found in HECSA Library:

The Great Explorers
Robin Hanbury-Tenison
G 200 .G74 2010



February 10, 2011

The Intelligent Entrepreneur: How Three Harvard Business School Graduates Learned the Ten Rules of Successful Entrepreneurship

In 1998, three Harvard Business School graduates turned down lucrative jobs to form their own companies. Their efforts have paid off extremely well. These three people learned a great deal about what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. The author distills this knowledge down to ten rules for creating dynamic, long-lasting businesses.

This book can be found in HECSA Library:
The Intelligent Entrepreneur: How Three Harvard Business School Graduates Learned the Ten Rules of Successful Entrepreneurship
Bill Murphy, Jr.
HB615 .M87 2010


February 7, 2011

Open Leadership: How Social Technology Can Transform the Way You Lead

Traditional organizations are built around the idea of control. Yet, the new world order demands openness, transparency, and authenticity. The author shows leaders how to tap into the power of social technology to create an open organization. By embracing social media, leaders can transform their organizations to become more effective and decisive .

This book can be found in HECSA Library:
Open Leadership: How Social Technology Can Transform the Way You Lead
Charlene Li
HD 57.7 .L5 2010