Create meaningful relationships that translate to better business

Access to Asia presents a deeply insightful framework for today's global business leaders and managers, whether traveling from Toronto to Taipei, Baltimore to Bangalore, or San Francisco to Shanghai. Drawing from her extensive experience and global connections, author Sharon Schweitzer suggests that irrespective of their industry, everyone is essentially in the relationship business. Within Asia, building trust and inspiring respect are vital steps in developing business relationships that transcend basic...

What happens to you, your team, even your entire organization when the business environment becomes more volatile and challenging? Have you noticed how some leaders continue to achieve breakthrough results under even the most difficult of circumstances while others relationships break down, creating even more turmoil? Which of these leaders do you choose to be?

In "From Breakdown to Breakthrough," leading change consultant, Michael Papanek, draws on his experience, insights, and research with top executives to shine a spotlight on how anyone---even those whose business relationships have...

Dragons are fearsome, fascinating creatures and, as everyone knows, they are very rare indeed. Very few people have actually seen a real living dragon - as the chance of seeing one is extremely remote. One thing is for certain, as fascinating as dragons might be, no one wants one living on their estate. But there is one living on Jayden Cru's estate... and no one is happy The shopkeepers aren't happy; the dragon is frightening customers away. Parents aren't happy; the dragon could hurt their children. The children aren't happy; the dragon is giving them nightmares. There's only one solution:...