Advice on careers and achieving success Books

Book SynopsisHave you ever felt average? That you're not special or extraordinary, just . . . normal?And that chances are society's obsession with always being the best and smashing life is setting us up for failure?Years of striving and pushing to be better than everyone else are breaking us. Fear of disappointment and our pursuit of someone else's definition of success tell us we're not enough. They tell us to work late, then work hard in the gym, overcommit, then post about #selfcare on our painstakingly curated social media feeds. They tell us to push ourselves until we break, all to prove our worth, to show we deserve our place.But are we tolerating the lows to reach the fleeting highs, and are we missing all the good stuff along the way? Why are we programmed to live like this, and is it society that needs to change, not us?One thing's for sure - it's better to be average and happy than exceptional and miserable. We're all good enough, just as we are.

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Book SynopsisLonglisted for CMI Management Book of the Year Award 2022 'Powerful and inspiring. A must read' Denise Lewis OBE'A book that could simply change your life' Colin Salmon, ActorReal Wins is an urgent call to action from one of the most influential women in sport. In her unflinching style, Michelle Moore seeks to redress inequality at all levels and shows us how to challenge stereotypes and tired assumptions to transform our experiences and environments.Through this timely, eye-opening insight into her experiences both on the track and in the boardroom, Michelle shows us how to face our fears, build resilience and find our own unique leadership style. She shares stories from athletes, leaders and many other inspiring people, as she redefines the relationship between identity and success for both individuals and organisations.Giving you the practical strategies of self-awareness and resilience to run your own race, Real Wins will empower you to take responsibility for your own prejudices, actions and ultimate success.Michelle Moore tirelessly champions a brand of conscious leadership for a new age of sport and business. She is sought out by corporations, government bodies and international sports federations to help drive change and bring about personal and collective transformation.Trade ReviewMichelle's formidable passion and thought-provoking style of leadership has helped redefine organisations in business and sport for several years. Her long awaited book will not only inspire but challenge your way of thinking to bring out the best version of you. -- Denise Lewis OBE, Olympic heptathlon gold medallistLays bare truths that will help people to become the inclusive colleagues, leaders and community members that the world needs right now. Brace yourself and dive in. -- John Amaechi OBE, organisational psychologist, and Founder of APS IntelligenceAddresses what it means to be minoritized Black people in leadership positions, in the 21st century. Elegantly written, intelligent and accessible, it's a manual to support us not just to survive, but also to thrive. * Baroness Young of Hornsey OBE *Change your life, views and old perceptions to unearth your ability to lead * Colin Salmon, Actor *Navigate identity, inequality and success to run your own race * Eni Aluko, Sporting Director, Angel City Football Club and former professional footballer *A powerful and refreshingly honest account of what conscious leadership in the 21st century should look like * Professor Ben Carrington, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California *An important and exciting book that is truly of its time * Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE, Olympic hockey gold and bronze medallist, former England Captain *An invaluable resource for anyone wishing to understand and to bridge the gap between easily made statements of intent about fairness and the real, lived experiences of too many people * Chris Grant, former CEO, Sported and independent board member, Sport England *Exactly what we need right now. Empowers us to lead with dignity, emotional intelligence and to embrace our unique identities. Fabulous! * Reshmin Chowdhury, English sports journalist, broadcaster and event host, BT Sport, Talksport and the BBC *Filled with fascinating insights on identity, leadership and sport that will leave you challenged, uplifted and inspired to take action in new ways. * Ebony Rainford-Brent, World Cup winning cricketer, TV and radio broadcaster, Director of Surrey County Cricket Club *A powerful and nurturing book and voice in the world of sport * Derek A. Bardowell, author of No Win Race *A must read for anyone seeking an authentic leadership journey * Tunji Akintokun MBE, business leader and philanthropist *Essential reading to enhance and unleash your leadership potential * Ama Agbeze MBE, International Netball player, commonwealth gold medallist, former England Netball Captain *A timely call to action for anyone and everyone leading or wishing to lead in the global sport industry and beyond * David Grevemberg CBE, global sports leader and innovator *A deeply courageous memoir entwined with invaluable information from highly respected sportspeople and a range of individuals who have excelled in their field. * Professor Marcia Wilson, Dean of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, The Open University *

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Book Synopsis'Powerful and inspiring. A must read' Denise Lewis OBE'A book that could simply change your life' Colin Salmon, ActorFace your fears, build resilience and find your own unique leadership style. Real Wins is an urgent call to action from one of the most influential women in sport. In her unflinching style, Michelle Moore seeks to redress inequality and shows us how to channel our inner Serena Williams or Raheem Sterling to challenge stereotypes and tired assumptions.Through an eye-opening insight into her experiences on the track and in the boardroom, and in sharing the inspiring stories of others, Michelle redefines the relationship between identity and success.Giving you the practical strategies of self-awareness and resilience to run your own race, Real Wins will empower you to take responsibility for your own ultimate success.Michelle Moore tirelessly champions a brand of conscious leadership for a new age of sport and business. She is sought out by corporations, government bodies and international sports federations to help drive change and bring about personal and collective transformation.Longlisted for CMI Management Book of the Year Award 2022Trade ReviewMichelle's formidable passion and thought-provoking style of leadership has helped redefine organisations in business and sport for several years. Her long awaited book will not only inspire but challenge your way of thinking to bring out the best version of you. -- Denise Lewis OBE, Olympic heptathlon gold medallistLays bare truths that will help people to become the inclusive colleagues, leaders and community members that the world needs right now. Brace yourself and dive in. -- John Amaechi OBE, organisational psychologist, and Founder of APS IntelligenceAddresses what it means to be minoritized Black people in leadership positions, in the 21st century. Elegantly written, intelligent and accessible, it's a manual to support us not just to survive, but also to thrive. * Baroness Young of Hornsey OBE *Change your life, views and old perceptions to unearth your ability to lead * Colin Salmon, Actor *Navigate identity, inequality and success to run your own race * Eni Aluko, Sporting Director, Angel City Football Club and former professional footballer *A powerful and refreshingly honest account of what conscious leadership in the 21st century should look like * Professor Ben Carrington, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California *An important and exciting book that is truly of its time * Kate Richardson-Walsh OBE, Olympic hockey gold and bronze medallist, former England Captain *An invaluable resource for anyone wishing to understand and to bridge the gap between easily made statements of intent about fairness and the real, lived experiences of too many people * Chris Grant, former CEO, Sported and independent board member, Sport England *Exactly what we need right now. Empowers us to lead with dignity, emotional intelligence and to embrace our unique identities. Fabulous! * Reshmin Chowdhury, English sports journalist, broadcaster and event host, BT Sport, Talksport and the BBC *Filled with fascinating insights on identity, leadership and sport that will leave you challenged, uplifted and inspired to take action in new ways. * Ebony Rainford-Brent, World Cup winning cricketer, TV and radio broadcaster, Director of Surrey County Cricket Club *A powerful and nurturing book and voice in the world of sport * Derek A. Bardowell, author of No Win Race *A must read for anyone seeking an authentic leadership journey * Tunji Akintokun MBE, business leader and philanthropist *Essential reading to enhance and unleash your leadership potential * Ama Agbeze MBE, International Netball player, commonwealth gold medallist, former England Netball Captain *A timely call to action for anyone and everyone leading or wishing to lead in the global sport industry and beyond * David Grevemberg CBE, global sports leader and innovator *A deeply courageous memoir entwined with invaluable information from highly respected sportspeople and a range of individuals who have excelled in their field. * Professor Marcia Wilson, Dean of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, The Open University *

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Book Synopsis"LoveWork offers a step-by-step framework for doing the work you love and loving the work you do. It is filled with illustrative scenario-based examples to nurture the free expression of ideas and help you thrive." From the foreword by Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management Harvard Business SchoolLife provides a unique opportunity to do great things and help make the world a better place. Given that a staggering 90,000 hours of our lives (on average) will be spent working, how many of those precious hours will be meaningful or memorable?Authors Ben Renshaw and Sophie Devonshire believe it's possible to make the time you spend at work more rewarding and enjoyable. In LoveWork they share seven simple steps to help you find new ways to build a more positive relationship with your work.This book is for you if:· You are moving up through your work or moving on to a new role· You'd like to move faster or go further· You want to find, rediscover or nurture your love of work.You'll learn how to unlock your thinking to trigger a renaissance in your work experience, to embrace dynamic working and to discover, develop and then deliver new ways to thrive at work. If you want to love life, you'll need to LoveWork. It's time to stop counting the hours and start making those hours count.-------------------------------------"Follow the LoveWork code to unlock your potential and exceed expectations at work." John Holland-Kaye, Chief Executive Officer Heathrow"Don't chase a title, or the money. Chase the work you love and let LoveWork show you how." Keith Barr, Chief Executive Officer, InterContinental Hotels Group"If you dread Mondays, if work is a chore, YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK. It doesn't have to be like that. Indeed, it shouldn't. The case studies alone are incredibly helpful...so many stories of people who have turned it around - and you can too. And if you're a business leader, use LoveWork to create an organisation where people are happy and fulfilled." Greg Jackson, CEO Octopus Energy"Loving your work provides fulfilment and meaning. Taking the steps in LoveWork will drive you in the right direction." Angela Brav, President, Hertz Internationa

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Book Synopsis"An inspiring read from start to finish. It is not often you get to read a compilation of experiences and insight from such a diverse variety of Black British talent, who have all excelled in their chosen field. The wisdom shared in the book will be invaluable for budding scientists, politicians, sportspeople, bankers and entertainers alike." - Selina Flavius, author and founder of Black Girl FinanceFeaturing interviews and letters from some of the UK's leading Black voices in their respective fields - including Beverley Knight MBE, Trevor Nelson MBE, Gina Yashere, Christine Ohuruogu MBE, Ronke Lawal, Kayode Ewumi, Kwame Kwei-Armah OBE, JB Gill, Tangy Morgan, Alexandra Burke, Professor Patricia Daley (the first Black woman to be appointed a lecturer at the University of Oxford) and Ashley Walters - Black and Great is essential reading for Black professionals ready to make their mark in the working world and beyond! Black and Great not only highlights the specific challenges Black people face in the working world, but provides readers with honest and practical advice to thrive and carve out the career of their dreams, whilst embracing their Blackness. The book will share the career journeys of over 20 successful Black British professionals and entrepreneurs from TV & film, sport, media, law, medicine and finance through open letters and interviews, providing advice, support and encouragement to Black students and professionals starting out in their working lives. From personal branding to salary negotiation and overcoming Imposter Syndrome, this candid and inspirational book reveals their highs and lows, how they bounced back from failure, plus the best and worst advice they have received over the years.

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Book SynopsisThe world is full of business ideas. But how do you know which the best ones are? And how do you find time to read them?100 BUSINESS TOOLS FOR SUCCESS may be a little book, but it contains the very best business tools from the very best business brains on the planet. Each one is summarized over just two pages, so that you can quickly enjoy the insights that are driving the most successful people in all walks of life.Discover and start using all of these tools and more straight away:* The GROW model for coaching* The six steps of delegation* SWOT analysis* Scenario thinking* The 7s model* The Six Rs of business* The Pareto principle* Blue Ocean Strategy* The Six Thinking Hats* The 4 Ps of marketing* The Tipping Point* Six Sigma* The seven habits of highly effective people

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Book Synopsis'Harriet Minter offers a one-stop resource for those working from home or those who want to work from home but are still sceptical.' - The Financial Times' . . . a must-read for post-Covid times.' - People Management MagazineThe no bullsh*t guide to getting your work and life on track in the new flexible workplace.Virtually every industry is making lasting changes that will open doors to a more flexible working week. So how do we adjust, thrive and excel in an environment where glitchy daily video conferences are the norm?By turns fierce, funny and highly practical, Harriet Minter will show you the skills to be effective and creative during the day-to-day. Harriet breaks down how to be an inspiring and energising manager (either remotely or to a flexibly working team), how to create and thrive in a high-trust culture (on a small and large scale) and most importantly how to achieve your ambition and propel your career forwards.Packed full of hard-won tricks, tips and tools, Harriet Minter draws on her own experience as a careers coach and adviser to companies on their flexible working culture to help you bring your best self to work - from your living room.Trade ReviewHarriet Minter offers a one-stop resource for those working from home or those who want to work from home but are still sceptical. * The Financial Times *A must-read for post-Covid times. * People Management Magazine *We're totally loving Harriet Minter's new book. * Fabulous Magazine (The Sun on Sunday) *Essential reading for anyone who is WFH! Harriet is wise and funny and brilliant! - Kate Leaver, author of The Friendship and Good Dog.[Harriet] has an uncanny knack for tapping in to exactly what needs unpicking in our working lives. She's brilliant! Her brain is remarkable. - Laura Jane Williams, author of Our Stop.

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Book SynopsisIn a business world where we are told that time is money, the real currency is communicating clearly at a poised and measured pace. Better Business Speech: Techniques, Tricks, and Shortcuts for Public Speaking at Work by Paul Geiger focuses on the challenges of being a strong communicator in a range of business settings. It begins with the basic premise that all speaking for business is public speaking. Therefore, these are the communication scenarios where any lack of confidence in speech ability will be magnified. The obstacles that stand in the way of successful meetings, presentations, networking events, job interviews, and sales calls are all clearly described. Seasoned speech coach Paul Geiger offers tricks, techniques, and shortcuts that all seem shockingly simple; but it is the retraining of the mind and body that is the hard part. He details practical daily exercises that lead to better speech habits and addresses the causes of ineffective speech pattern in both personal and business settings. The physical and mental aspects of speech are explored in the context of forming a strong speech technique foundation that never loses sight of the importance of always sounding authentic. By offering action steps and helpful online tutorials, Geiger provides readers with the tools necessary to make lasting changes that will enhance speaking skills in all facets of business life.Trade ReviewIn his new book, Better Business Speech – Techniques, Tricks, and Shortcuts for Public Speaking at Work, Paul Geiger, an actor, voice-over artist and esteemed speech coach, covers all the possibilities that can go wrong in public speaking and shares how to get them right…. Better Business Speech is organized by chapter to allow you to easily find specific tips for a particular type of business setting or for a speech technique you hope to master. With his book, Geiger has provided a comprehensive and solutions-oriented user’s manual to meet any speaking challenge your professional life demands with both authenticity and authority. * US Daily Review *Quiet voices, running out of breath, appearing unsure — these challenges and more are addressed in Better Business Speech: Techniques, Tricks, and Shortcuts for Public Speaking at Work. Written by speech coach and actor Paul Geiger, the book is filled with strategies for overcoming the jitters and learning how to be a powerful and authoritative speaker. Geiger smartly encapsulates mental and physical techniques within a simple and clear framework, reflecting the very approach we should take to our own speeches…. Better Business Speech isn’t just for businesspeople. It’s for anyone who has to speak in public. But for someone who’s about to speak at a conference or make a presentation and is already starting to sweat, this is a lifesaver of a book. Filled with an insider’s wisdom and empathetic perspective, it will help you gain courage as you step into the spotlight. From honing your message to breathing, from integrating your body language to projecting authority and confidence, Better Business Speech offers all the tools you need to go out there and communicate effectively. * Blogcritics *Paul Geiger teaches you how to get your point across with power and panache. This book is indispensable. -- Al Pittampalli, author of Persuadable: How Great Leaders Change Their Minds to Change the WorldThis renown NYC vocal coach, Paul Geiger, in Better Business Speech offers practical methods for increasing vocal effectiveness. In clear one-to-one steps, he demonstrates using one’s outgoing air flow to punctuate the verbal message; i.e. delaying vocalization after air input, or by varying loudness levels, or by using downward pitch levels at the end of a phrase or sentence. The practice materials when mastered will help speakers sound like they know what they are talking about. -- Daniel R. Boone, PhD, Boone, D.R., et.al. (2014), The Voice and Voice Therapy, 9th edition (Pearson); Boone, D.R. (2016), Is Your Voice Telling on You?, 3rd Edition (Plural Publishing)Paul Geiger has assembled an essential rule book, and tool book, for anyone wishing to improve their communication skills. He writes with clarity, directness, and authority. Exactly the way this book can help you learn to speak. The exercises he offers are simple, effective and easy to follow, making the journey to confident communicating both satisfying and rewarding. -- Doug Paulson, actor, singer, writer, musician, dialect coach and voice teacherPaul Geiger’s Better Business Speech might just be more valuable than your MBA! In today’s business world, it has become increasingly important to present oneself well in terms of communication and speech. Yet, countless professionals feel ill-prepared or even fearful when it comes to using their speaking voices in effective, confident, and successful ways. Many must wonder: “If only it could EASY and PRACTICAL for a business person to revolutionize their speaking capabilities in a short time!”. This is precisely what Paul Geiger has accomplished in his inspired work with “Better Business Speech”. He has taken his expertise as an experienced Speech Coach working with hundreds of clients in the heart of New York City and translated his success into a format that can help everyone. This book should make it from every college dorm room nightstand, to every interviewees’ purse, to the personal bookshelf of every CEO’s top floor office. -- Justin Stoney, Internationally-Recognized Voice Teacher and Vocal Coach, Founder of New York Vocal CoachingBetter Business Speech will take your speech at work from serviceable to extraordinary. Paul Geiger is one of the few coaches whose knowledge of vocal anatomy is on par with his understanding of office politics. Whether you want to enhance your speaking voice, figure out what to do with your hands, or learn how to tell a great story... this book covers everything you need to know! -- John Walton West, co-president and head instructor of New York Speech Coaching

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Book SynopsisFear, the most powerful force in our life, is the least understood. Every one of us experiences it. Many arrange their lives to avoid it. Yet nearly every one of us needs to find more fear. Most of us know fear as the unwanted force that drives phobias, anxieties, unhappiness, and inhibits self-actualization. Ironically, fear is the underlying phenomenon that heightens awareness and optimizes physical performance, and can drive ambition, courage, and success. Harnessing fear can heighten emotional intelligence and bring success to every aspect of your life. Neuroscience and current research on how the brain processes and uses fear have torn the lid off the possibilities of human performance; yet most people are not reaching their complete potential because of a psychological roadblock Sweeney calls the Fear Frontier. Identifying your Fear Frontier and addressing it, Sweeney illustrates in these pages, is the path to success, happiness and fulfillment in almost all aspects of your life. He also provides the most effective steps toward rewiring your mind for a healthier longer life based on courage. Fear is Fuel is a practical guide that instructs everyday readers, business & military leaders, activists, humanitarians, and educators on a unique path toward translating fear into optimal living. By facing fears, and challenging new ones, readers can harness the power of unique motivations to achieve more, experience more, and enjoy more. The path to a fulfilling life is not to avoid fear but to recognize it, understand it, harness it, and unleash its power.Trade ReviewRarely does a book come along that will literally change your life. Patrick Sweeney’s book Fear is Fuel is one of those books. It’s wonderful, fascinating, and unforgettable. It will completely transform how you think about the things you fear. The book blends science and anecdotal stories, many drawn from Patrick’s inspirational life, to help you understand the root causes of fear and how to use that knowledge to propel your life forward. A real gem, and highly recommended to people of all ages seeking to become mentally and physically stronger and more successful. -- Brad Borkan, co-author "When Your Life Depends on It: Extreme Decision Making Lessons from the Antarctic"; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.Doing things that scare you has to be the most powerful way to continually evolve. “Fear is Fuel” provides a thoughtful and fascinating perspective on how to harness something that is potentially negative - and use it for good. -- Ed Stafford, World-Record Holder; Discovery Channel Host; author of "Walking the Amazon"Patrick Sweeney’s Fear is Fuel unlocks the deep mystery of fear that has prevented so many from achieving their dreams. No longer do we need to be paralyzed by our fears. Patrick provides the formula for rewriting our past experiences and emotions with images of courage and conquest. “Believing” is the first step to overcoming...no more excuses! -- Shay Eskew, Burn Survivor and Bestselling Author "What the Fire Ignited"; 5x IRONMAN AWA Top 1% AthleteFear Is Fuel laid out for me a new path around achieving outstanding success and creating a hero’s journey. It got me thinking differently. The book combines engaging story telling along with research to give readers the needed life tools to help them become a real life Spartan Warrior! I learned a ton! -- Joe Desena, Founder and CEO, Spartan.comFear Is Fuel is a mindset-shifting must-read. Patrick Sweeney takes us through a journey that makes embracing fear one of our best friends for personal and professional development. -- Ana Melikian, PhD, Founder of Tech Tips for CoachesFear is a physiological and behavioral response selected by evolution to ensure our survival, but can be strongly debilitating in certain conditions. In this assay, through autobiographical and celebrity examples of fear management, Patrick Sweeney highlights that understanding the brain circuits underlying fear might be a path to transcend ourselves through this emotion. -- Anna Beyeler, PhD, Assistant Professor at the University of Bordeaux, INSERM avenir investigator (ATIP)In Fear is Fuel, Patrick Sweeney takes something we all feel, and are ashamed of, and shows us how we can use it for personal growth and development. It's not just about surmounting your fears, it's about using them to learn more about who you are and how you can change . Sweeney has stories to tell - his own and others - and he backs these up with wide-ranging research as well as practical exercises. Education, which means 'leading out', is about helping others go beyond their fears - educators will find lots to draw on in this compelling book. -- Patrick Prendergast, PhD, Provost, Trinity College Dublin

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Book SynopsisDrawing from his experience as an award-winning global leadership speaker, US Navy Captain, Commanding Officer, university professor, and executive coach, Mark Brouker reveals the leadership tactics that have transformed company cultures and generated success—from the boardroom to the battlefield—by focusing on the single pillar of leadership that is most often overlooked: trust. Through step-by-step guidance, easy-to-use leadership techniques, and the lessons of his military experience, he empowers readers to actively build trust with their subordinates—enabling them to boost morale, enhance productivity, and strive for success. Lessons from the Navy: How to Earn Trust, Build Teams, and Achieve Organizational Excellence is for leaders who want to do better, who want their staff and colleagues to do better, and who want to win the trust and dedication of the people at all levels of their organization. Whether new to the leadership arena or a seasoned leader with years of experience in the arena, whether leading a corporate team, a military team or a sports team, all readers of this work will benefit from the leadership strategies it espouses. Here you will learn how to make these strategies your own..

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Book SynopsisBlack and brown women have been making profound strides in leadership and professional achievement, despite facing the added hurdles of both sexism and racism in the workplace. But so often, excelling at work comes at the expense of their wellness: the chronic stressors and demands on Black women can result in negative physical health outcomes such as sleep disturbance, hypertension, and diabetes, and negative mental health outcomes including anxiety and depression. We cannot talk about career advancement for Black and brown women without talking about strategies that promote their total wellbeing.Playing a New Game offers women a new way forward, in which ambition and wellness can not only coexist, but bolster each other. With insights from her 20 years of professional counseling experience and extensive research, mental health expert Dr. Tammy Wilborn expands the dialogue on BIPOC women's experiences of race and gender stereotypes at work, exploring them as a wellness issue. Through her evidence-based best practices that promote self-care and self-empowerment as necessary tools for professional success, Black and brown women can flip the script by prioritizing their wellness even as they advance professionally.

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Book SynopsisWith grit and grace, Katie Britt has tackled a lot that life's thrown at her. From working long days in her parent's hardware store, to finding her path at the University of Alabama and marrying the captain of the football team, to an extremely close call with a tornado that destroyed her house while she held her baby in her arms, to her upstart campaign for Senate, Britt has overcome setbacks, defied expectations and shocked the political establishment.So how did Britt become the youngest woman in the U.S. Senate? GOD CALLS US TO DO HARD THINGS offers the hard-earned lessons and common-sense advice that Britt gained from her experience - and it's the kind of stuff many young folks need to hear. Topics and themes include: * Focusing us on what you can control* Being unafraid to fail - while also taking criticism and tough love* Breaking past the limits we place on ourselves* Being a change agent - and not a title holder* Sweating the small stuff of details and processWarm, humble and often lighthearted, GOD CALLS US TO DO HARD THINGS is about how a determined young woman decided to enter the arena and make her mark. At a moment when politics feel so toxic and broken, Katie Britt proves that there's still a way to listen to your heart, serve and inspire.

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Book SynopsisYoung women today face an uncertain job market, the pressure to ascend at all costs, and a fear of burning out. But the landscape is changing, and women are taking an assertive role in shaping our careers and lives, while investing more and more in our community of support. Bossed Up teaches you how to:Break out of the "martyrdom mindset," and cultivate your Boss Identity by getting clear on what you really want for your career and life without apology;Hone the self-advocacy skills necessary for success;Understand the differences between being assertive (which is part of being a leader) and being aggressive (which is more like being a bully) - and how that clarity can transform your trajectory;Beat burnout by identifying how the warning signs may be showing up in your life and how to prioritize bringing more rest, purpose, agency, and community to your day-to-day life;Unpack the steps to cultivating something more than just confidence; a boss identity, which will establish your ability to be the boss of your life no matter what comes your way.Drawing from timely research, and with personal stories, and spotlights on a diverse group of women from the Bossed Up community, this book will show you how to craft a happy, healthy, and sustainable career path you'll love.

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Book SynopsisThe opportunity to lead people is an invitation to make a difference. Good leadership changes individual lives, forms teams, builds organizations, and impacts communities. It has the potential to change the world. And you can learn to do it well.Leadership is both art and science. The science starts with the formula. The art comes as you make it your own.Whether you're a natural leader working in an organization or an individual wanting to develop influence for the first time, The Influence Formula will help you to lead others well.Maxwell Moments is an innovative new series that will encourage personal growth, leadership development, and success. Find direct and practical advice to grow your career, business, or interpersonal skills. These easy-to-read books include short chapters for busy readers that can be savored in small bites, read in a single sitting, given as gifts, and used as mentoring tools.

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Book SynopsisAre you unstoppable? You can be. Most people allow others to put limitations on them. They even put limitations on themselves. Don't ever do that again. You don't have to be stoppable. Instead, unleash your potential.When John Maxwell started his career in small-town Indiana, few people would have guessed he would go on to become a bestselling author and world-wide leadership expert. How did he do it? He didn't put limits on himself. He believed he could make a difference in the world, and he kept going until he achieved it.You can too. In The Unstoppable You, Maxwell teaches the seven ways you can tap into your potential and start overcoming obstacles, solving problems, and accomplishing results you previously thought impossible.Go ahead. Take your next steps and achieve the success you've always dreamt of. Then never stop.About Maxwell Moments Maxwell Moments is an innovative new series that will encourage personal growth, leadership development, and success. Find direct and practical advice to grow your career, business, or interpersonal skills. These easy-to-read books include short chapters for busy readers that can be savored in small bites, read in a single sitting, given as gifts, and used as mentoring tools.

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Book SynopsisAs an infant in China, Scout Bassett survived a fire that took her right leg. She spent the next seven years in an orphanage before being adopted and whisked away to the United States, where she felt foreign in every way. Though she defied the odds and became a gold medallist and world-record holder, Scout fought against adversity her entire life-and mostly off the track. As a person with a disability, a minority, and a woman in America, she's struggled in a culture that can make anyone-no matter who you are-feel like an outsider-an other.In Lucky Girl Scout shares ten lessons she's learned to help readers overcome some of the most difficult challenges in life today. With vulnerability, hum or, and warmth, she addresses issues of identity, loneliness, image, purpose, and high expectations, among others, and offers advice for how to face them.Scout began her journey to embrace who she is-past and all-by never forgetting where she comes from or who she is. With this guidebook on adversity and life, learn how to make peace with your past, own your identity, and create your own luck.

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Book SynopsisSelling Your Book offers non-traditional advice to help authors become successful and increase book sales.

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Book SynopsisAcross the globe, women are embracing their entrepreneurial spirits and starting creative businesses. In the Company of Women profiles over 100 of these influential and creative women from all ages, races, backgrounds, and industries. Chock full of practical, inspirational advice for those looking to forge their own paths, these interviews detail the keys to success (for example, going with your gut; maintaining meaningful and lasting relationships), highlight the important of everyday rituals (meditating; creating a daily to-do list), and dispense advice for the next generation of women entrepreneurs and makers (stay true to what you believe in; have patience). The book is rounded out with hundreds of lush, original photographs of the women in their work space.Trade Review“A triumphant compendium of interviews with more than 100 female entrepreneurs, from activists to designers to bakers. . . . The interviews are accompanied by stunning portraits of the women in their homes and work spaces.”—Elle “So inspiring!”—Good Morning America “One of the Ten Most Un-Put-Downable Reads of the Year”—Essence “Surprising, real, and illuminating.”—Vogue.com “Bonney continues to inspire as she offers what she calls ‘visibility for powerful women in business.’ Whether they’re artists, chefs, tattoo artists or writers, creative women of all colors, ages, sexualities and experience share their fears, mistakes and successes.”—Los Angeles Times “Bonney’s quietly radical, profoundly moving project brings together short interviews with a diverse group of women who share insight on their life’s work. . . . Gorgeous photographs reveal a kaleidoscope of joyful enterprise. Small business owners and poets, chefs and cartoonists, potters and musicians all give generous, humorous counsel to taking risks and following one’s heart. Their creativity is so inspiring that this book should be in every female’s possession, especially young girls in need of positive role models and old girls looking for a kick. Seeing women of so many ethnicities, backgrounds, and abilities successfully living their dreams is totally uplifting.”—Bust “An invigorating and empowering collection of life-earned wisdom and practical advice.”—Brainpickings.com “It’s so refreshing to see new faces being featured.”—Forbes.com “Learn how to break the glass ceiling from one of the many talented self-starters profiled in Grace Bonney’s In the Company of Women. . . . Sage business advice.”—Martha Stewart Living "In the Company of Women tells the stories of more than 100 women who work for themselves—artists, writers, designers, chefs, musicians. [Author Grace Bonney] talks to established names like Eileen Fisher and Roxane Gay, and women who are just launching their fledgling careers. . . . [A] beautifully diverse range of voices, all of them weighing in on lessons they’ve learned, mistakes they've made, traits they're proud of, characteristics they admire in others and so on.”—The Chicago Tribune “This inspiring book encapsulates the stories of more than 100 creative women in the areas of design, visual arts, culinary arts, literature, and show business in short QAs about the lessons they’ve learned on their journeys to success.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “An excellent source of inspiration for women (and men) of all ages.”—Library Journal, starred review “[This book] acts as a source of inspiration for anyone, regardless of gender, who’s running a business, or thinking about it.”—Booklist, starred review “Give the gift of empowerment with this inspiring compilation of interviews. . . . Wrap this up for a recent grad, creative mind, or anyone looking for a healthy dose of girl power.”—RealSimple.com “Grace’s excellent book is full of empowering business advice from a diverse group of inspirational and talented women.”—Martha Stewart “Grace Bonney has given us our favorite icons, heroes, and bandit queens in one of the oldest living forms of communication: a book. Enjoy, dear readers, for each page turn is a meditation on the power of the Divine Feminine.”—Jill Soloway, creator of Transparent “These amazing stories will surely spark something deep within us all: the courage to dream and the fortitude to make those dreams happen.”—Joanna Gaines, owner of Magnolia, host of HGTV’s Fixer Upper “A joyful book that celebrates both the diversity of beauty and the beauty of diversity: in race, age, size, sexuality, and ways of thinking.”—Hanya Yanagihara, New York Times bestselling author of A Little Life “I want to rip out every page of this glorious book and hang them on my wall so that I can be surrounded by these incredible women all day long.”—Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of The Vacationers and Modern Lovers “A world of insight from an array of intriguing, trailblazing women. And the photography is gorgeous!” —Padma Lakshmi, author of Love, Loss, and What We Ate: A Memoir “I hope this book becomes an almanac that will continue to expound on the work and the lives of everyday cis, trans, and queer women and women of color who are building and becoming businesses, and that will remind other exceptional women that they are in good company.”—Angelica Ross, founder of TransTech and star of Her Story“A triumphant compendium of interviews with more than 100 female entrepreneurs, from activists to designers to bakers. . . . The interviews are accompanied by stunning portraits of the women in their homes and work spaces.”—Elle “So inspiring!”—Good Morning America “One of the Ten Most Un-Put-Downable Reads of the Year”—Essence “Surprising, real, and illuminating.”—Vogue.com “Bonney continues to inspire as she offers what she calls ‘visibility for powerful women in business.’ Whether they’re artists, chefs, tattoo artists or writers, creative women of all colors, ages, sexualities and experience share their fears, mistakes and successes.”—Los Angeles Times “Bonney’s quietly radical, profoundly moving project brings together short interviews with a diverse group of women who share insight on their life’s work. . . . Gorgeous photographs reveal a kaleidoscope of joyful enterprise. Small business owners and poets, chefs and cartoonists, potters and musicians all give generous, humorous counsel to taking risks and following one’s heart. Their creativity is so inspiring that this book should be in every female’s possession, especially young girls in need of positive role models and old girls looking for a kick. Seeing women of so many ethnicities, backgrounds, and abilities successfully living their dreams is totally uplifting.”—Bust “An invigorating and empowering collection of life-earned wisdom and practical advice.”—Brainpickings.com “It’s so refreshing to see new faces being featured.”—Forbes.com “Learn how to break the glass ceiling from one of the many talented self-starters profiled in Grace Bonney’s In the Company of Women. . . . Sage business advice.”—Martha Stewart Living "In the Company of Women tells the stories of more than 100 women who work for themselves—artists, writers, designers, chefs, musicians. [Author Grace Bonney] talks to established names like Eileen Fisher and Roxane Gay, and women who are just launching their fledgling careers. . . . [A] beautifully diverse range of voices, all of them weighing in on lessons they’ve learned, mistakes they've made, traits they're proud of, characteristics they admire in others and so on.”—The Chicago Tribune “This inspiring book encapsulates the stories of more than 100 creative women in the areas of design, visual arts, culinary arts, literature, and show business in short QAs about the lessons they’ve learned on their journeys to success.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “An excellent source of inspiration for women (and men) of all ages.”—Library Journal, starred review “[This book] acts as a source of inspiration for anyone, regardless of gender, who’s running a business, or thinking about it.”—Booklist, starred review “Give the gift of empowerment with this inspiring compilation of interviews. . . . Wrap this up for a recent grad, creative mind, or anyone looking for a healthy dose of girl power.”—RealSimple.com “Grace’s excellent book is full of empowering business advice from a diverse group of inspirational and talented women.”—Martha Stewart “Grace Bonney has given us our favorite icons, heroes, and bandit queens in one of the oldest living forms of communication: a book. Enjoy, dear readers, for each page turn is a meditation on the power of the Divine Feminine.”—Jill Soloway, creator of Transparent “These amazing stories will surely spark something deep within us all: the courage to dream and the fortitude to make those dreams happen.”—Joanna Gaines, owner of Magnolia, host of HGTV’s Fixer Upper “A joyful book that celebrates both the diversity of beauty and the beauty of diversity: in race, age, size, sexuality, and ways of thinking.”—Hanya Yanagihara, New York Times bestselling author of A Little Life “I want to rip out every page of this glorious book and hang them on my wall so that I can be surrounded by these incredible women all day long.”—Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of The Vacationers and Modern Lovers “A world of insight from an array of intriguing, trailblazing women. And the photography is gorgeous!” —Padma Lakshmi, author of Love, Loss, and What We Ate: A Memoir “I hope this book becomes an almanac that will continue to expound on the work and the lives of everyday cis, trans, and queer women and women of color who are building and becoming businesses, and that will remind other exceptional women that they are in good company.”—Angelica Ross, founder of TransTech and star of Her Story

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Book SynopsisRaised in a small town in Georgia with no money or connections, Pat Mitchell challenged expectations to become one of media's most admired leaders-the first woman president of PBS and CNN productions, an award-winning film and TV producer, and the co-founder and curator of TEDWomen.

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Book SynopsisAdvice and inspiration for women of colour seeking new heights of influence, from the top Latinx advisor to President Obama Women of colour are becoming more visible and more powerful than ever, achieving higher levels of success and blazing new paths for future generations. These women are pioneers, finding their own way in otherwise white-dominated arenas. As the first Latinx to direct national domestic policy issues, Cecilia Munoz knows the difficulties of getting ahead without exemplars to follow. In More than Ready, she offers readers lessons from the challenges she faced and the victories she achieved in the White House, with wise advice like.Keep your elbows sharp: Hold your ground when others seek to devalue your contribution.Defend kindness: Elevate empathy in the workplace and beyond.Leverage failure: Turn losses into gains by embracing the benefits of the experience.Full of invaluable insights about working through fear, overcoming injustices, and facing down detractors, More than Ready provides the tactical tools women of colour need to reach unprecedented levels of power and success -- without compromising who they are.

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Book SynopsisTom Osborne's Leadership Principles • Be a servant leader. Sacrifice yourself for the benefit of others. • Accentuate the positive and empower those around you. • Focus on your values and principles and stay true to them. • Bring a sense of teamwork through loyalty and unity. • Do whatever you can to help make a difference in the world. • Whenever you deal with adversity, learn from the experience. • Focus on what matters most: character, principles and process. • Mentor someone and leave a legacy of spirit and perseverance.

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Book SynopsisFull of interactive questions and space for readers to provide answers, as well as new material for readers to assess their current type of thinking, this workbook guides readers in applying the lessons they learned from HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE THINK or the book which it was derived from, Thinking for a Change. Each of the eleven chapters will focus on one type of thinking. Each chapter will contain content such as an overview, case studies and questions to help the reader apply the principles from the case study, 'Value of X Thinking' questions from HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE THINK with additional new questions, a journal section, a 'How to Become a X Thinker' section from HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE THINK, and an action plan of steps to help reader create a plan.Trade ReviewIf you want to go places you've never been before-you have to think in ways you've never thought before. This book will teach you how! - Ken Blanchard, coauthor of 'The One Minute Manager' and 'Whale Done!' on Thinking For A ChangeMaintaining an encouraging tone and a down-to-earth writing style honed from his more than thirty previous titles, Maxwell details the impact and practical value of eleven kinds of thinking... - Publishers Weekly on Thinking for a ChangeMasterful...Will change the way you think. I encourage you to buy it now. - James M. Kouzes, coauthor of 'The Leadership Challenge' on Thinking for a Change

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Book SynopsisA woman who wants to be successful must make sacrifices, but how can she determine which ones she'll be happy with five, ten, twenty years from now?Mika Brzezinski, Morning Joe co-host and New York Times best-selling author of Knowing Your Value, has built a career on inspiring women to assess and then obtain their true value in the workplace. In her books and in her conferences, Mika gives women the tools necessary to advocate for themselves and their financial futures. But that is only the first step once you know your value, you need to grow it,both professionally and personally.Drawing on deeply revealing conversations with powerful and dynamic women, input from researchers and relationship experts, and her own wealth of experience, Mika helps women pinpoint their individual definition of success. She advises her readers to define the professional value" that encompasses their worth in the workplace, and the inner value" made up of their core beliefs and goals.Women can stop feeling overwhelmed, overscheduled, frantic, and forever guilty,but only if they choose their objectives confidently and unapologetically, and focus their efforts accordingly. Mika encourages women to stop seeking the unobtainable work-life balance," and instead pursue a life of honesty and authenticity, where career and home life combine rather than collide.Trade ReviewEndorsements: Praise for Grow Your Value: "An inspiring evaluation of the potentatial women have to create fully productive lives at work and at home." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Obsessed: "The writing is vivid and raw... Get the conversation going Obsessed does. And for that reason alone, it is an incredibly brave and important piece of writing." -- Fortune Praise for Knowing Your Value: "A rallying cry for women to get the money they deserve." -- TheAtlantic.com Praise for All Things At Once: "A refreshingly pragmatic approach for the professional woman: don't wait to have children and don't let your job treat you like a bad boyfriend." -- Publisher's Weekly "Filled with as much self-deprecating candor as self-congratulatory bromides, Brzezinski and coauthor Paisner nonetheless offer a realistically detailed portrait of the pitfalls to be avoided on one's professional and personal paths to success." -- Booklist "Penetratingly honest... a straight-from-the-shoulder everywoman story, told with heart and verve. I loved it." -- Lesley Stahl, 60 Minutes and CBS News correspondent

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Book SynopsisYou are a focused professional: skilled, accomplished, driven. You understand your field and are good at what you do... or what you did, before you decided to take some time off. Maybe you decided to switch careers. Maybe you stayed at home with the kids. Whatever the reason, you were out of the corporate world and now it's time to jump back in. How do you reword your skills so they are applicable to a new industry? How do you explain that time gap in your resume?Comeback Careers is Mika Brzezinski's how-to guide for women returning to the workforce, with expert advice on everything from body language in interviews to activating your network to figuring out what you really want to do next. Featuring conversations with Meredith Viera, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Tina Brown and other successful professionals who took time off, then made the transition back to satisfying careers, Mika takes a look at how to change up your job to get back in the game - and win.

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Book SynopsisWhat are the advantages of disadvantages?Have you ever heard the phrase, ""If I didn't have bad luck, I wouldn't have any luck at all""? Out of Bad Comes Good-The Advantages of Disadvantages asks the question: What's luck go to do with it?Making your own good luck is as straightforward as giving up on the myth of striking it rich and replacing it with an easy to implement method of believing in yourself. ""The Happiness Formula"" is the antidote to why we work hard, kill ourselves trying to make money, achieve success and sometimes accrue power but rarely achieve happiness. We've got it backwards.This study of successful people who have overcome the disadvantages that life in our fast times can bring is a formula for turning bad into good that can be put into action immediately. See how happy and successful people turn heartbreak into their next break.You will never fear life's disadvantages again-in fact, you'll relish them. Put them to work for you and be happier and more successful than ever.Table of ContentsForeword The Advantages of Disadvantages Three Steps To A Meaningful Life Gain Control by Submission The Jealousy Diet The Shame Game The Happiness Formula Making Your Own Good Luck Remember the Ted Williams Principle That Recorder Sticking Out of Your Head Career Chaos Divorce Finding Your Higher Power The Bad/Good Game Plan

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Book SynopsisDo you feel confident you are a leader with influence? You may be surprised to discover you are not as influential as you think you are. Your team is only as strong as your influence, and many leaders today are mistaken about what it means to be influential. An outdated influence paradigm, along with technological devices and distractions, is making it increasingly challenging for leaders to reach those they need to influence in order to be successful. In fact, many leaders are unwillingly and unknowingly sabotaging themselves and their influence. In her thought-provoking Influence Redefined , Stacey Hanke introduces her powerful Influence Model, a step-by-step method for improving communication and producing the ideal type of influence -- one that moves people to action long after an interaction is over. She dispels the most common influence myths and instructs leaders on how to stop sabotaging themselves in order to leave a positive, lasting impression. Using a results-based definition of influence for individuals and organisations, Hanke successfully shows leaders how they can develop influence as a skill through self-awareness, consistency, a positive reputation, adaptability, and impact. With insights from dozens of executives and business leaders, as well as practical how-tos and action steps, this book will help leaders multiply and expand their influence every day, Monday to Monday (R). Through Stacey Hanke, Inc, the author has provided keynotes, mentoring and training on communicating with influence to thousands of leaders across industries. She has appeared in the New York Times and SmartMoney . Hanke was recognised as one of the National Speakers Association's QTop 6 Under 40.

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Book SynopsisThe Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) is the premier, nationally recognized source for career information. Especially designed to provide valuable up-to-date information, the Handbook is great for all individuals making decisions about their future including students about to graduate from high school or college, recent graduates, individuals returning to the workforce after an absence, or anyone looking for a career change. It has been used by millions since the 1940s. The completely updated OOH reflects employment information released in September 2022. It includes information on the fastest-growing occupations, number of new jobs, and a summary of the highest-paying occupations.This Handbook contains numerous occupations profiles and includes information on: Job duties Education and training needed Median pay Important qualities for the job Licenses, certification, and registrations needed Contact information to learn more about the occupation Job outlook Special features include: Assumptions and methods used in preparing employment projections A comprehensive appendix summarizing the occupations Data for occupations not covered in detail Employment projections Glossary of terms used throughout the book Occupational information network coverage; and a detailed index

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Book SynopsisThink about those people who somehow manage to be amazing at everything they do — the multimillionaire CEO with the bodybuilder physique or the rock star with legions of adoring fans. How do they manage to be so great at life? By acquiring and applying multiple skills to make themselves more valuable to others, they've become generalists, able to 'stack' their varied skills for a unique competitive edge. In How to Be Better at Almost Everything, bestselling author, fitness expert, entrepreneur, and professional business coach Pat Flynn shares the secrets to learning (almost) every skill, from marketing and music to relationships and martial arts, teaching how to combine interests to achieve greatness in any field. Discover how to: • Learn any skill with only an hour of practice a day through repetition and resistance • Package all your passions into a single tool kit for success with skill stacking • Turn those passions into paychecks by transforming yourself into a person of interest To really get ahead in today's fast-paced, constantly evolving world, you need a diverse portfolio of hidden talents you can pull from your back pocket at a moment's notice. The good news? You don't need to be a genius or a prodigy to get there — you just have to be willing to learn. How to Be Better at Almost Everything will teach you how to make your personal and professional goals a reality, starting today.Trade Review"What Pat presents in this book represents a paradigm shift in the way we all should be approaching our businesses and lives. It's not about killing yourself trying to be the best. It's about putting the puzzle pieces together, getting better at what you need to get better at, and offering something valuable and unique to the marketplace. This book is the ultimate handbook on how to do just that." —Som Sikdar, CEO of Dragon Gym Martial Arts and Fitness "This book is an easy read and a must-read. So much of this book is easily adopted into one's life." —Dan John, author of Never Let Go

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Book SynopsisLegendary movie producer Larry Kasanoff knows firsthand that massive success requires taking big risks. It means embracing your crazy side: the most unique, boldest, and bravest part of you, and your greatest asset when it comes to creating something truly original. In A Touch of The Madness, Larry uses behind-the-scenes stories of some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters, including Terminator 2 Judgment Day, Platoon, True Lies, Dirty Dancing, and the Mortal Kombat film series, to show you the three principles that form the foundation of a thriving career in any industry: Create a great idea that will excite your audience Ask as many times (and as many people) as it takes to get a “yes” Play while you work - don’t forget to have fun with it The current of the river of life will always try to pull you towards the middle, towards complacency and mediocrity. Other companies or competitors that don’t give into that current will eclipse you. The best tool you have for swimming against that current of mediocrity is innovation.

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