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"Everyone has his or her own style at work. But if you look at the people who are successful, you ll see similarities. They always do the most important things first--they know how to prioritize. They can sum up how their company stands out from the pack in only a few minutes. They work with a sense of urgency, every day. These are the kinds of qualities and habits that never go out of style. Moreover, they are crucial to any successful career and life. By pursuing them regularly, you and your company are more likely to get ahead. In ""The Six Fundamentals of Success,"" CEO and business consultant Stuart Levine spells out exactly how to practice the constants of business success--whether it s satisfying customers, developing strong relationships, or communicating clearly--through six fundamental principles, gained from decades of experience working with top executives. But it s the way Levine zeroes in on these fundamentals--""add value,"" ""communicate well,"" ""deliver results,"" ""act with integrity,"" ""invest in relationships,"" and ""gain perspective""--and brings them to life through dozens of pithy, to-the-point rules that makes the book so practical and useful. With no-nonsense lessons like Face time counts, Do breakfast, and Share the good news--and the bad, Levine offers concrete examples of how to behave, respond, and motivate others. Aimed at business people and entrepreneurs at all levels, whether they work in companies large or small, ""The Six Fundamentals of Success"" provides the smart, action-oriented guidance people need in today s challenging climate. This new, revised edition includes material on how to assess your personal and team fundamentals IQ as well as information and worksheets to help you strengthen and inspire your fundamentals skills."""

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Advance Praise for The Six Fundamentals of Success: An important primer for anyone who wants to make a difference in the workplace. Professor John Quelch, senior associate dean, Harvard Business School I am a firm believer in Levine's fundamentals. 'Conduct yourself and your business with integrity' and 'Make sure you add value' cannot be taken lightly in today's business climate. This is an incredibly helpful book. Raymond S. Troubh, Director of the Year, 2003, National Association of Corporate Directors Management fads come and go. This book reminds us that the way to get strong, predictable results is to master the fundamentals. A terrific tool for people with the commitment to get real results--by maximizing people and processes to give customers great value. Helene Fortunoff, president, Fortunoff Fine Jewelry This book is a leadership gem. The six fundamentals are the true foundation of business success, providing tremendous value to anyone in the workplace. Proper execution of these fundamentals will make any business competitive. Subir Chowdhury, chairman and CEO, ASI Consulting Group; author of the bestseller The Power of Six Sigma

Advance Praise for The Six Fundamentals of Success: <br> An important primer for anyone who wants to make a difference in the workplace. <br> Professor John Quelch, senior associate dean, Harvard Business School <br> I am a firm believer in Levine's fundamentals. 'Conduct yourself and your business with integrity' and 'Make sure you add value' cannot be taken lightly in today's business climate. This is an incredibly helpful book. <br> Raymond S. Troubh, Director of the Year, 2003, National Association of Corporate Directors <br> Management fads come and go. This book reminds us that the way to get strong, predictable results is to master the fundamentals. A terrific tool for people with the commitment to get real results--by maximizing people and processes to give customers great value. <br> Helene Fortunoff, president, Fortunoff Fine Jewelry <br> This book is a leadership gem. The six fundamentals are the true foundation of business success, providing tremendous value to anyone in the workplace. Proper execution of these fundamentals will make any business competitive. <br> Subir Chowdhury, chairman and CEO, ASI Consulting Group; author of the bestseller The Power of Six Sigma

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"STUART R. LEVINE is chairman and CEO of Stuart Levine & Associates LLC, an international consulting and leadership training company that received PricewaterhouseCooper s 1999 Innovator of the Year award. Their clients include Citibank, Harmon Associates Division of Georgia-Pacific Corporation, Microsoft, and Cablevision. Previously Levine was the CEO of Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc., where he coauthored the international bestseller, ""The Leader in You."" He has been profiled in the"" New York Times,"" the"" Los Angeles Times,"" and ""USA Today,"" and has appeared on CNN, CNBC, and PBS. He lives on Long Island, New York, with his wife, Harriet, and two children, Jesse and Elizabeth."""

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