Archive for the ‘AUTHORS, ALUMNI 1990-99’ Category

In finance, corporate insiders have skin in the game when they use their own money to buy stock in the company they are running. The idea behind creating such a situation is to ensure that corporations are managed by individuals who, like outside investors, actually share a stake—and therefore risk—in the company. This multi-dimensional book highlights the impending risks in the US financial system based on this concept—and in the property sector in particular. If these risks are dealt with effectively, real estate in America will get its gallant groove back and be better prepared for inevitable crises in the future. The following five unresolved problems in US real estate—and their suggested solutions—are discussed in detail in the book:
1. Misconceptions about housing.
2. Negative home equity.
3. Delinquencies, defaults, and foreclosures.
4. Commercial debt maturities.
5. Private-label mortgage-backed securities.
Included are timely advice, new perspectives, and practical suggestions for coping with excessive debt risk in the US property market. There are also compelling discussions on topics from covered bonds to recommendations for reform in the real estate profession to specific strategies to guide property
owners and investors through the post-crisis economic environment.
Title: Skin in the Game:The Past, Present, and Future of Real Estate Investments in America
Author: Anwar Elgonemy ‘93 draws on over twenty-five years of experience in real estate acquisitions, developments, financings, and valuations. Elgonemy speaks four languages and has advised real estate clients throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. His client base has included the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Trump Organization, Oaktree Capital Management, Carlyle Group, InterContinental Hotels Group, as well as US banks, cities, and universities. Currently, he is director of acquisitions for Equinox Hospitality Group, a San Francisco-based private equity firm that focuses on the lodging sector. Widely published, he has also attained top-tier media coverage in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and Time magazine. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from The Thunderbird School of Global Management in Arizona. In 2012, he will become an alumnus of the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.
Publisher: CreateSpace (March 2, 2012)
Price: $18.25
Description: Paperback, 534 pages
ISBN: 978-1463507657
Information: www.amazon.com

Like its predecessor “Multiple Leadership Intelligence” this book is loaded with practical, easy to apply techniques using powerful ‘whole brain thinking’ to increase leadership confidence and solve daily challenges. Each solution is designed to help you quickly learn, increase confidence and strengthen your leadership skills. This book addresses the following ‘whole brain’ solutions: Negotiation Essentials, Powerful Presentations, Professional Emails, Delegate to Motivate Skills, Effective Time Management, Multi-cultural Intelligence, Managing Gen ‘X’, ‘Y’, and Effective Meetings.
Published: 2011
Title: 8 Smart Leadership Solutions
Author: Robert Edmonson ‘96 is CEO of Paradigm21 an award-winning HR Consultancy and has 20+ years of coaching, consulting and ‘C’ level executive experience. He is an internationally recognized executive coach, corporate trainer, management consultant, author of popular leadership books, published business and journal articles, frequent speaker to organizations and adjunct university professor for well-known universities. He has lived and worked in Europe, China, Hong Kong, United States and Australia. Price: Hard Copy: $19.99 (plus shipping) / e-book: $9.99
ISBN: 978-9888122615
Information: http://www.paradigm21.com/book3/book3.html

This book is a well-structured, virtual warehouse of easy to understand, practical, straightforward approaches using powerful ‘whole brain thinking’ to help business people successfully manage daily challenges. Each chapter is designed to help you learn, increase confidence and strengthen your leadership skills by learning these 7 whole brain intelligences: Inspiring & Motivating, Decision-making, Recruiting the Best, Influence and Persuasion, Salesmanship and Organizational Change. With dedication, commitment and practice, these innovative leadership intelligences will help you transform your skills and leadership style.
Published: 2010
Title: Multiple Leadership Intelligence
Author: Robert Edmonson ‘96 is CEO of Paradigm21 an award-winning HR Consultancy and has 20+ years of coaching, consulting and ‘C’ level executive experience. He is an internationally recognized executive coach, corporate trainer, management consultant, author of popular leadership books, published business and journal articles, frequent speaker to organizations and adjunct university professor for well-known universities. He has lived and worked in Europe, China, Hong Kong, United States and Australia. Price: Hard Copy: $19.99 (plus shipping) / e-book: $9.99
ISBN: 978-9888072958
Information: http://www.paradigm21.com/book2/book2.html

The economy shows signs of recovering from the worst recession since the 1930s. Savvy investors are already bargain shopping for stocks that are priced well and ready to climb out of the doldrums. But as the saying goes, “once burned, twice shy.” It’s more important than ever to guard against scams and be very careful about where you invest your hard-earned dollars.Let this book be your guide. In plain English, you’ll take a guided tour of a typical financial statement, and learn: How to cut through the hype in an annual report and, with a few simple calculations, know how a company is really performing, Why you should turn a deaf ear to “stock tips,” even when they come from a broker or financial planner, The red flags to look for in financial statements that indicate the management is trying to pull the wool over your eyes, Why footnotes to financial statements are “must” reading for any investor, How to use the Internet to research markets, companies, and executives to uncover problems, pitfalls and golden opportunities, Secrets the pros use to spot the best performing stocks and bonds ahead of the average investor
Title: The Truth Behind the Numbers in Financial Statements: A Step-by-Step Guide to Investigating Before You Invest
Author: Jose D. Roncal ‘90 is a truly global executive with over 20 years of experience in international business and finance, having worked and travelled frequently in six continents. Specializing in telecommunications and information technology industries, Mr. Roncal has served such well-known multinational companies as NCR, AT&T, Verizon Communications and the U.K.-based blue chip company, Cable and Wireless.
For more than 15 years, he has lived around the globe as a Chief Financial Officer, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and spin offs among other strategic activities. He is a well known transformational and corporate turnaround specialist and inspirational leader, with a proven track record in developing high-performance operations.
Mr. Roncal has authored numerous articles on business strategy, finance, accounting, capital markets and the global economy. He holds an MBA from Thunderbird University and a BA from Florida International University both in the USA and has attended various senior executive programs at Oxford University in the United Kingdom.
Publisher: Wheatmark (July 15, 2011)
Price: $13.95
Description: Paperback, 162 pages
ISBN: 978-1604944556
Information: www.amazon.com

Why do some websites succeed while others struggle? It is not only a question of having a good idea or finding an untapped niche. The answer is simple: content. When it comes to the internet, content is still king but knowing how to maximize it on the web and mobile is more challenging than ever. In Content is Currency, author Jon Wuebben explains why substance is still more important than flash, and details the four key phases of managing your content for optimal results: Creation, Optimization, Distribution, and Curation. Rich in specific examples, practical advice, and step-by-step instructions, this groundbreaking toolkit will outline how to build these pillars with Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Marketing (SMM), and call-to-action techniques.
Title: Content is Currency: Developing Powerful Content for Web and Mobile
Author: Jon Wuebben ‘98 is the CEO of Content Launch, a web content development, content strategy and marketing firm that provides content for hundreds of companies, digital agencies and web designers around the world. His new book, “Content is Currency: Developing Powerful Content for Web & Mobile”, helps businesses everywhere learn how to plan, create, distribute and manage content. Jon has spoken at the Online Marketing Summit, New Media Expo, Shop.org Annual Conference, Media Relations Summit and for many organizations and industry groups. Speaking topics include content marketing, social media strategy, mobile marketing, SEO copywriting and entrepreneurship. Jon has an MBA in International Marketing from Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management. He is also the author of “Content Rich: Writing Your Way to Wealth on the Web”. Find out more at www.contentiscurrrency.com and www.contentlaunch.com
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing (January 16, 2012)
Price: $29.95
Description: Paperback, 288 pages
ISBN: 978-1857885736
Information: www.amazon.com

T-birds (as students and alumni are known at Thunderbird School of Global Management) find themselves in all sorts of memorable situations around the world. These adventures have led to a rich collection of stories about meeting extraordinary people, overcoming language barriers, and getting lost — all part of the adventure when T-birds go off the beaten path. Experience the world through these intrepid globetrotters as they float down the Niger River, journey into the heart of India, see North Korea through the eyes of a local, become a patient at a local Chinese hospital, meet a Bedouin elder, and much more. Be inspired to seek out adventure yourself!

Title: Thunderbird Stories Project: Volume 1, Tales of Global Adventure
Co-editors: Project editors include 2011 Thunderbird graduates Jessi Bellama, Joe Fuyuno, Benjamin Neblock and Monica Stoeffl. They share stories from T-bird alumni spanning 60 years, from class years 1952 to 2012. Authors include: Nikhil Agarwal ‘10, John Bevell ‘12, Bharath Balusubramanian ‘11, Abhijit Chakrabarti ‘12, Catalina Cisneros ‘97, Gbemi Disu ‘06, Bryan D’Souza ‘11, Pablo Gonzalez ‘11, Merle A. Hinrichs ‘65, Steve Klemme ‘85, Frederick Koppl ‘52, Loan Ma ‘11, Paul Mastromatteo ‘11, Mac Messenger ‘72, Katie Nehlsen ‘11, Ilaha Eli Omar ‘12, Babs Ryan ‘81, Dan Schell ‘59 and Kelly Garriott Waite ‘90.
Publisher: CreateSpace (October 18, 2011)
Price: $9.95
Description: Paperback, 120 pages
ISBN: 978-1466415874
Information: www.amazon.com

“Mommy Brings Home the Bacon” is a heartwarming children’s book that explores the touching relationship between a young boy and his working mom. Told from the young boy’s perspective, the whimsical narrative reflects a child’s imaginative interpretation of why mommy goes to work, and the beautiful bond that develops as a result. Bringing simplicity and lightheartedness to an emotional topic, “Mommy Brings Home the Bacon” fosters a child’s appreciation for a working mother, while simultaneously easing the minds of moms who balance the difficult responsibilities of financially supporting their household and raising the children they so dearly love.

Title: Mommy Brings Home the Bacon
Author: Nikki Mark, a 1995 Thunderbird graduate, joined SBE in June 2004 with extensive business affairs and operational expertise in the media and entertainment industries. Prior to joining SBE, Mark handled all entertainment and real estate activities for Yoshiki, a popular Japanese musician and entrepreneur. Mark graduated with honors from the University of California Santa Barbara with a degree in Communications, and subsequently earned her MBA from Thunderbird.
Price: $14.99
ISBN: 978-1453832417
Publisher: Self-published (2011)
Description: Hardcover, 32 pages. Kindle edition also available.
Information: www.amazon.com

Whether you are a freelancer or ever considered hiring a freelancer, whether you have been in your own business for awhile or are just starting, there is always more to learn in dealing with all the makes it tick.  The possibilities are endless for what you can create.  This booklet brings you practical and immediately usable insights in bite-size pieces from fourteen freelance experts, each sharing tips from their area of expertise.  These well-tested tools and techniques are sure to get you thinking about what works best for you, now.

Title: How to Create Credibility as a Freelancer
Author: Rico Austin ‘98, was born and raised in Southwestern Idaho.  He earned an Associate Degree in Marketing and Sales from BSU, a Bachelors of Business Administration in International Business at Grand Canyon University and as MBA in International Management at Thunderbird School of Global Management with a focus on the Latin American Region and the Spanish language.  Rico now is happily married to a graphic artist named Connie.  They make their home in the “Land of the Sun” Scottsdale, Arizona.
Price: $4.97
Publisher: Paulette Ensign, www.tipsbooklets.com (2010)
Description: Paperback, 16 pages
Information: www.shop.mybadtequila.com

Exciting opportunities await the use of market mechanisms for protecting forest ecosystems. However, questions remain on how to best apply these mechanisms. Emerging Markets for Ecosystem Services: A Case Study of the Panama Canal Watershed provides an integrated, interdisciplinary methodological approach for evaluating market opportunities for watershed services, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity protection. Using the Panama Canal Watershed as a case study example, this probing resource addresses the main questions often asked about the various practical aspects of the emerging markets for ecosystem services, including quantifying value, payment structure, and equitable distribution of benefits.

Title: Emerging Markets for Ecosystem Services: A Case Study of the Panama Canal Watershed
Co-Author/Editor: Quint Newcomer is a 1992 Thunderbird graduate.  He also has a Ph.D. and a Master of Environmental Management from Yale University School of Forestry.  His areas of expertise include social ecology, natural resource management, emerging markets for ecosystem services and private land conservation in Central America.  He currently resides in Athens, Georgia.  His co-authors are Bradford S. Gentry, Shimon C. Anisfeld and Michael A. Fotos.
Price: $148.00
ISBN: 978-1560221739
Publisher: The Haworth Press, Inc.; 1 edition (December 28, 2007)
Description: Hardcover, 375 pages
Information: www.amazon.com

Mystery, Mayhem, Madness… Margaritas & Mexico One Man’s Epic Journey across two Continents and four Countries with 50 years of Adventure. But, 1986 changed everything forever. “It’s all good until it turns bad.” One event devastated the lives of 19 Students, 3 Chaperones and 1 Bus Driver. Was it the Tequila???

Title: My Bad Tequila
Author: Rico Austin ‘98, was born and raised in Southwestern Idaho.  He earned an Associate Degree in Marketing and Sales from BSU, a Bachelors of Business Administration in International Business at Grand Canyon University and an MBA in International Management at Thunderbird School of Global Management with a focus on the Latin American Region and the Spanish language. Rico now is happily married to a graphic artist named Connie. They make their home in the “Land of the Sun” Scottsdale, Arizona.
Price: $24.95
ISBN: 978-0981978918
Publisher: PowWow Publishing (September 30, 2010)
Description: Hardcover, 252 pages
Information: www.amazon.com, www.mybadtequila.com