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Rule 5 of Work: Underpromise and Overdeliver: Aug 19, 2005; If you can have it done by Wednesday, say you'll have it done by Friday. Then, deliver it on Tuesday. That's the key to the rule for success in this sample chapter.

Rule 4 of Work: Carve Out a Niche For Yourself: Aug 12, 2005; The easiest way to get noticed at work (at least in the positive sense) is to find some specific way in which you are uniquely talented and use it to your advantage. Exceptional ability in a specific area will help you stand out more to the people who can promote you. Find out how carving out a niche for yourself will help you get ahead in this sample chapter.

Rule 3 of Work: Volunteer Carefully: Aug 5, 2005; A lot of people think that if they say "yes" to everything they will get noticed, get praised and get promoted. Not true. The clever manager above them will use this "I'll do it" mentality and you will end up overworked, undervalued and abused. Before you put your hand up to volunteer for anything, think very carefully. This chapter will help you evaluate when to step forward to further your career.

Weirdos in the Workplace: How Did We Get Here, and Where Are We Going?: Apr 15, 2005; In the past, conformity was king, but in today's work environment, it's the creative individuals that rule the roost. Find out how oddballs and weirdos came to dominate business, and why you should learn to embrace your inner freak in this sample chapter.

Taxes and the Home-Based Business: Jan 14, 2005; It's great to be able to play with the kids or toss a load of clothes in the laundry while running your home-based business, but don't forget that it's still a business, and that means preparing for and filing taxes. Carol Anne Carroll walks you through useful deductions and IRS expectations.

Coming to America: The Story of J. Robert Oppenheimer: Dec 23, 2004; The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the inventor of the atomic bomb, unfolds as he and his parents experience America in the 1880s.

What It Takes to Be a Good Leader: Sep 3, 2004; Effective leadership is an elusive quality for many, but this chapter will help you to examine the psychological and philosophical aspects of leadership and how these concepts can help you to change yourself into an effective leader.

Value vs. Values: The Organizational Split: Jun 4, 2004; If we can figure out how to heal the split between value and values in organizations and families by being the change we wish to bring about, we will take a huge leap toward imbuing our lives with what is best in our natures.

Creative Intelligence, Leadership, and the Challenge of the Future: May 28, 2004; It is creative leaders and employees who introduce positive change and make quantum leaps forward in creating new products and processes. Alan Rowe explains how and why creativity should be encouraged within organizations.

Literacy Among Today's College Students: Jan 24, 2003; Why such a decline in college literacy? Students' overexposure to the mass media and commercials could be to blame. Chaz Austin takes a look at these factors and outlines his approach to teaching effective written English.

The 24/7 Lifestyle: Time Management in the Home Office: Jan 3, 2003; Between having a home office and the 24/7 nature of life, you need to learn how to manage those 24 hours in a day when your desk is just a 60-second commute away.

Overcoming Obstacles to Critical Thinking in Your Organization: Oct 4, 2002; Learn how to recognize and overcome bureaucracy, office politics, and preconceived notions in your efforts to achieve constructive critical thought, both personally and throughout your organization.