World-class organizations are built by preparation, execution and accountability, not by luck. Each and every hiring manager, one candidate and one hiring decision at a time build them. Building the Talent Edge is a tactical recruiting guide written for the hiring manager as an analogy to the sales process. In an easy to follow and implement format, it lays out the five critical steps to consistently build the pipeline of talent necessary to raise the standards of the hiring process and avoid desperation hires. Learn how to consistently: Define the market and build a pipeline of high potential candidates Position the "product" (career opportunity) against the competition Deliver the message with impact to potential candidates Prospect for talent where competitors are not looking . in the "hidden candidate market" Rigorously qualify (screen) potential hires Close the sale and deliver the star performer every time If you or your managers are willing to accept accountability for hiring top talent and reduce headhunter and hiring costs in the process, Building the Talent Edge is for you.

While this book was written specifically for Generation Y (13-34 year olds) it has been helpful to all who have read it. The book includes 5 different sections: WHAT IS LEADERSHIP? - leadership defined, leader versus manager, leadership opportunities, leadership styles, power bases, characteristics of effective leaders, ethics, etc. DEFINING YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE - discovering who you are, what influences what we become, limiting beliefs, reflecting, journaling, etc. DEVELOPING YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS - seeking resources, mentoring, focus on 4 key areas; communication, critical thinking, decision making and working with people/groups. WHERE ARE YOU GOING? - goal setting, maintaining balance, etc. HOW DO YOU GET THERE? - action planning, visualization techniques, developing a personal mission statement, etc. Included in the book are 27 Action Steps that challenge the reader to complete exercises and activities that will help in their leadership development. A downloadable Action Guide in word format is available from our wb page. $1.00 from the sale of each book will be donated to The Water Fight, a non-profit foundation that develops water wells in Africa. The foundation was developed by a 15 year old young man in 2010, whose story is included in the book. The foundation has constructed 19 wells to-date

Tennis Doubles Beyond Big Shots cuts to the chase with uncommon wisdom away from big shots. Whether you dream of winning Wimbledon, your tennis league championship, making your school team or simply enjoying more, Greg Moran's smart strategy will advance your tennis doubles game. How to build your dream tennis doubles team. Master the upfront and closeup game. Secrets to turning the tables on the serving team. Control the game without touching the ball. Add special tennis shots to your doubles arsenal. How to play longer and enjoy more. Plus! Access to 50 minutes of exclusive video with tennis doubles instruction featuring Luke Jensen, Grand Slam Tennis Doubles Champion, ESPN TV Analyst and other top teaching professionals. Mike & Bob Bryan, World #1 Tennis Doubles Champions say, "Mr Greg has great ideas on tennis doubles."

World-class organizations are built by preparation, execution and accountability, not by luck. Each and every hiring manager, one candidate and one hiring decision at a time build them. Building the Talent Edge is a tactical recruiting guide written for the hiring manager as an analogy to the sales process. In an easy to follow and implement format, it lays out the five critical steps to consistently build the pipeline of talent necessary to raise the standards of the hiring process and avoid desperation hires. Learn how to consistently: Define the market and build a pipeline of high potential candidates Position the "product" (career opportunity) against the competition Deliver the message with impact to potential candidates Prospect for talent where competitors are not looking . in the "hidden candidate market" Rigorously qualify (screen) potential hires Close the sale and deliver the star performer every time If you or your managers are willing to accept accountability for hiring top talent and reduce headhunter and hiring costs in the process, Building the Talent Edge is for you.