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Army of Entrepreneurs - by Jennifer Prosek & Darrren Hardy (Paperback)

Army of Entrepreneurs - by  Jennifer Prosek & Darrren Hardy (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>How can bigger companies experience the same exceptional growth as popular startups? By tapping into the entrepreneurial mind-set. This easy-to-follow action plan shows any company how to build a profit-generating army of motivated and dedicated employees.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>As a young entrepreneur who turned a small PR business into a highly successful international communications firm, author Jennifer Prosek experienced firsthand the power of instilling an "owner's mind-set" in every employee. Now, in this inspiring book, she explains the key for any company--large or small--to building a workforce dedicated to generating new business, creating new products and services, and sustaining growth. Army of Entrepreneurs does this by teaching readers how to motivate, train, and reward their employees; provide everyone--from interns to executives--with the skills and support they need; and refresh and evaluate programs and systems over time for continuous results.Great businesses aren't built by a single leader or rainmaker. Having a pool of employees who act as though they own the business results in increased motivation, increased productivity, and a supercharged desire to succeed. Army of Entrepreneurs shows how to transform any workforce and reap the rewards.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Advance Praise for "Army of Entrepreneurs"" " "Jennifer Prosek offers an insightful guide for leaders in every type of business. She shares her perspective on employee engagement, motivation, and recognition in a way that is practical, relevant, and actionable." -- Michael Serino, Executive Director, Human Capital Development, Cornell University, ILR School "A thoughtful book overflowing with actionable advice for entrepreneurs. In today's rapidly changing economy, you must empower your employees to innovate in order to achieve market leadership." -- Maria Pinelli, Americas Director, Strategic Growth Markets, Ernst & Young LLP "An excellent, accessible, step-by-step guide to increasing staff teamwork, motivation, and results." -- Stuart Diamond, Practice Professor, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania ""Army of Entrepreneurs" offers a plan for the smallest companies to punch big, and the biggest companies to harness the power of small. Read it and convert from an employee that adds value to an idea person who's leading an enterprise." -- Tim Sanders, author of "Love Is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends" "Prosek's vision is matched by her insightful pragmatism and personal experience. She ignites the imagination and then lays out the pathway to achievement." -- Amir Ziv, Vice Dean, Professor of Accounting, Samberg Faculty Director, Columbia Business School "Prosek provides a sensitive and insightful walk through her own experience as an entrepreneur who successfully engaged the hearts and minds of her employees." -- Leslie W. Braksick, Ph.D., cofounder of CLG, author of "Unlock Behavior, Unleash Profits" and "Preparing CEOs for Success" "There has never been a more important time to unleash the talent residing in all organizations. Jennifer Prosek's powerful story and examples will guide the way." -- Frank Brown, Dean, INSEAD "Prosek has written a refreshingly clear, experience-based, and sensible guide to business creation."-- Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Senior Associate Dean, Yale School of Management<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>""Army of Entrepreneurs."..lives up to--and exceeds the expectations--of its title." "--BusinessInsider.com"<br><br>"Jennifer Prosek not only takes a fresh look at business as usual, but gives the reader immediate tools to create a true partnership between employees and management." --"Bay Area Business Magazine"<br><br>"Prosek has extracted the essence of entrepreneurialism and turned it in to a management system for the new economy....It's a must read for small businesses." "--New Age Retailer"<br><br>"Small-business owners will find much of value." "--Publishers Weekly"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>JENNIFER PROSEK is the founder and CEO of CJP Communications, an award-winning international public relations and financial communications consultancy with offices in New York, Connecticut, and London. In 2009, Prosek was named an "Emerging Power Player" by "PR Week" magazine. CJP Communications was recognized as one of the "Top Places to Work in PR" by "PR News" in 2009 and named "Small Agency of the Year" in 2008 by "The Holmes Report."

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