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Book SynopsisFinding it, refining it, loving it, and actually getting out there and doing it Don''t waste your life not doing something you aren''t brilliant at, not setting the world on fire with your ideas, your thinking, your inventions, your words it doesn''t matter how you do your Thing, what matters is that you DO IT! And how about turning that Thing into your business too? Lucy Whittington is on a mission she wants everyone in the world to do what they''re brilliant at and not just what they''re ''good'' at. Having done what she was ''good'' at for a long time (marketing), and getting overqualified with an MBA, Lucy realized that her ''Thing'' was finding other people''s Thing and helping them turn it into a great business that they love. In this book, Lucy uses her proven five-step process to help even more people find what they are brilliant at. Find out what you should be doing and how to make a living from it Take advantage of Lucy''s expertise and follTable of ContentsForeword vii Introduction 1 PART ONE: FINDING YOUR THING 9 1. Why Find Your Thing? 11 2. How to Find Your Thing 31 3. Doing Your Thing 53 PART TWO: GETTING FAMOUS FOR YOUR THING 77 4. Fame Name® 79 5. Interesting Stories Sell 95 6. Nothing is Impossible 111 7. Get in Your Spotlight 127 Get Business Famous 157 More Resources 161 About the Author 163 Acknowledgements 165

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Book SynopsisPsychologies, the leading magazine for intelligent people, provides their inspirational yet rigorous approach to the perennial topic of focus, to include topics of mindfulness, clarity and productivity. How are you today? We would hazard a guess that your answer will be along the lines of ''I''m so busy,'' ''I feel so frazzled,'' or ''what-am-I doing-even reading-this-book, I''ve got so much to do!'' However, we also suspect that you know in your heart of hearts, that life''s not supposed to feel like this. You''re not supposed to feel like you''re in a hamster wheel that you can''t get off; that life is a whirlwind'' or one never-ending To Do list.'' You know there has to be another way - but what is it? Well here it is: Real Focus. Written in association with Psychologies Magazine the leading magazine for intelligent people, covering work, personal development and lifestyle issues Real Focus is: Packed full of tips, techniques and advice to hTable of ContentsForeword by Suzy Greaves, Editor, Psychologies v Introduction 1 1: How focused are you? 7 Chapter 1: Defining ‘real focus’ 9 Take the Test: How focused are you? 22 Chapter 2: The busy trap 27 Take the Test: Are you productive or just busy? 44 Chapter 3: The impact of being overwhelmed 49 Take the Test: How distracted are you? 58 2: Why do you lack focus? 63 Chapter 4: The attention deficit 65 Take the Test: Do you know how to prioritize? 83 Chapter 5: Finding a balance: men, women and our changing roles 89 Chapter 6: Focus robbers 107 3: How can you become more focused? 117 Chapter 7: Do what matters 119 Chapter 8: Reclaim your time 135 Chapter 9: Be present 151 Chapter 10: Embrace systems 165 What Next? 173 About Psychologies 174 References 175

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“throws up plenty of little nuggets for improving life and generating wealth.” (Global Payroll Association, May 2018)“This is a good read full of personal insights from the author, but also ideas we can all adopt.” (FT Adviser, May 2018)Table of ContentsForeword xix Preface: A Fool’s Guide to Fake Success xxiii Acknowledgments xxix About the Author xxxi Introduction: What is Intelligent Achievement? xxxiii Part 1 Selective Focus 1 1 Why Mental Energy is Your Most Valuable Asset 3 The Fight for Your Mental Energy 4 Protecting Your Mental Energy 6 Surround Yourself With Mental Energizers 7 2 How Busyness Leads to Burnout and Manipulation 9 The Busy Life Versus the Productive Life 10 Busy People Become Average 11 Busy People Are Followers, Not Leaders 13 Why Busy People are Easily Manipulated 13 3 The Infection Known as “Other People’s Opinions” 16 You Know What’s Best For You 17 You Are Biologically Wired to Copy Others 19 Negative Opinions Can Rot Your Brain 20 4 How Small-Minded People Block Big Goals 26 The Power of Suggestion 27 Your Brain’s Herd Mentality 28 The Liberating Power of Defiance 29 5 Scientific Proof That 50% of Your Friendships are Fake 31 Why Fake Friendships are Irrational 33 Signs You Are Stuck in a Fake Friendship 34 6 How to Deal With Negative People Without Becoming Negative 38 The Fog Technique Versus the Investment Technique 40 Negativity Versus the Void 42 Case Study #1: Rome Scriva 43 7 Why You Need to Go on a Relationship Fast 46 You Have to Say Goodbye First 47 What You Will Learn During a Relationship Fast 48 Why Your Entire Life is Your Fault 50 8 Automaticity, Scaling, and the Rise of Mental Loops 52 Self-Regulation Versus Automaticity 54 How Mental Loops Will Improve Your Life 55 9 Tracking Emotions and Predicting Feelings 59 When are Your Energy Levels and Emotions Peaking? 60 Emotional Predictions Protect Against Emotional Decisions 62 10 How to Label and Close Your Brain’s Open Loops 64 How the Zeigarnik Effect Affects Your Energy and Emotions 65 How to Start Closing Off Your Brain’s Open Loops 66 11 Keep it and Clarify it, or Delete it From Your Life Completely 69 Actively Delete Your Open Loops, Don’t Just Passively “Let Go” 70 How to Make Your Open Loops Actionable 71 Case Study #2: Yuri Klyachkin, PhD 73 Part 2 Creative Ownership 77 12 Where Millennials and Baby Boomers Meet 79 How Experience and Equity Combine to Create True Value 82 Experiences That Create Equity and Wealth 83 13 “Entre-Employee” and Temp-Employee are the Only Career Options Left 86 What Is an Entre-Employee? 89 Why Employers Want to Hire Entrepreneurs 90 Why The Temp-Employee Class is Growing Exponentially 91 Finding Creative Ownership in Entre-Employment 93 14 Content Marketing Is Creative Ownership 97 What is Content Marketing? 99 15 Leveraging Walt Disney’s Secret System of Creativity 101 What You Should Write (or, Overcoming Writer’s Block) 104 Video Blogs are Not Just for the Writing Impaired 105 16 Finding Your Voice and Letting the Right Audience Pick You 108 What’s the Message of Your Content? 110 Finding Your Voice in a Noisy World 111 17 Why a Good Story Will Make You More Money Than a Great Product 115 How Storytelling Creates Influence and Ownership 116 The Hero’s Story 118 Add Credibility and Practicality to Your Story 120 Choosing the Right Words 121 18 The Magic of Turning Your Message into a Magnet 125 Lead Magnets Create Two-Way Value 126 How to Create an EBook Lead Magnet 128 19 How to Build up Your Virtual Rolodex 132 Squeeze and Splash Your Followers 133 What is a CTA Feature Box? 134 Case Study #3: Tim Bushnell, PhD 136 20 Developing and Automating a Message-Driven Content 139 How to Leverage an Email Subscription List 141 Why Email Marketing Will Always be Valuable 142 Email Marketing and the Last Gatekeepers 144 21 Turning Your Message into a Minimum Viable Product 147 What is a Minimum Viable Product? 148 Remember the “M” in MVP 150 Growing an MVP into a Flagship Product 152 22 What Happens When Your MVP Meets Your Market? 154 The Prelaunch Phase of a Product Launch 155 The Launch Phase of a Product Launch 157 How to Fulfill an Online Product 159 23 The Addiction of Vanity Analytics and How to Really Use Social Media 162 Social Media is a Means of Brand Awareness and Brand Protection Only 164 The Big Five Social Media Platforms and How to Use Them 165 24 The Laws of Convergence, Replication, and Accelerated Returns 170 What is the Law of Convergence? 171 What is the Law of Replication? 172 Case Study #4: Franco Valentino 174 Part 3 Pragmatic Growth 177 25 Turning Pain into Productivity Through Pragmatism 179 Transform Pain Through Pragmatic Thinking 180 How to Use Your Negativity Bias to Your Advantage 182 26 One Non-Negotiable is Worth a Thousand To-Dos 186 To-Do Lists are Time-Wasters 187 How to Leverage the Power of “No” 189 Going Beyond “No” to “Never Again” and “Non-Negotiable” 191 27 The Real Theory of Relativity and the Law of Relaxed Productivity 194 Your World is Relative to Your Mood, Focus and Motivation 195 The Three Non-Relative Relativity Exceptions in Life 196 The Law of Relaxed Productivity and How to Follow it 197 28 Avoiding Drama, FOMO, and “Blind Spot Ignorance” 200 What is FOMO and Who has it? 201 How Selective “Blind Spot Ignorance” Leads to Disaster 202 Two Keys to Keeping Your Blind Spots in Full View 204 29 Preventing the Deadly Eight Productivity Pitfalls 208 Are You Living Your Life Eight Distracted Hours at a Time? 211 Case Study #5: Catherine Sorbara, PhD 214 30 Is Everyone a Narcissist Now? 218 Narcissism is a Buzzword for Self-Pity 219 31 Seeing Through the Victim Illusion 222 How to Deal With People Who Play the Victim (Yourself Included) 224 32 How Decision Fatigue Reduces Willpower 227 How Are You Spending Your Decision-Making Units? 229 33 Hacking and Stacking Mini-Habits to Success 232 The Habitual Mouse Gets the Cheese 235 Hacking and Stacking Mini-Habits 236 Turn Deliberate Action into a Habit 238 Case Study #6: Jamie Johnston, R.M.T. 239 34 Leveraging Boredom and Filling the Mental Void 242 Using Boredom to Build a More Creative Future 244 Filling the Void with Vitality and Adventure 246 Conclusion: A Practical Guide to Intelligent Adventure 250 Epilogue: Legacy 256 Bonus: Achieving Alignment 259 Index 261

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“A gem” - PQ Magazine, June 2018Table of ContentsPreface xv Introduction 1 Part One: GROUNDING Your Personal Transformation 15 1 You’re Built for Reality; You’re Optimized for Results 17 2 The One and Only Way Your Mind Always Works 25 3 Eliminating Worry, Anxiety and Fear of Criticism 39 4 The Source of Resourcefulness, Resilience and Results 49 5 Finding Your Place of Meaning, Passion and Purpose 59 6 Leadership: The Inner Key to Confidence and Certainty 71 7 The Liberating Truth About Goals 83 8 Moving from Resistance to Action 95 Part Two: IMPACT Your Interpersonal Transformation 103 9 The Principles of Impact 105 10 The Secret of Powerful Connection 115 11 The Source of Superb Performance 125 12 The Catalyst for Transformational Results 135 13 The Only Two Challenges that Stop People Making Progress 145 14 Finding Your Bearings When You Get Knocked Off-track 157 15 Making Good Decisions: Wisdom, Intuition and Common Sense 169 16 The Source of Impact, Innovation and Disruption 179 Part Three: LEVERAGE Your Commercial Transformation 189 17 Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Instincts 191 18 Tribal Marketing: Engaging Your Audience 201 19 The Only Things Anyone Ever Pays For 209 20 Influence, Motivation and Zero-Pressure Persuasion 219 21 Turning Ideas into Reality 229 22 Leveraging Your Results Exponentially 239 23 The Key to Creating Transformational Experiences 247 24 Prospering in the Transformation Economy 257 Acknowledgements 271 Further Explorations 275 CLARITY® for Transformation Professionals 277 CLARITY® for Personal Results 279 CLARITY® for Business 281 Subtractive Psychology 283 The Clarity Foundation 285 About Jamie Smart 287

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Book SynopsisFind creative ways to make money in businesses with little competition Using interviews with unconventional entrepreneurs, the author''s own wide-ranging experience with weird jobs, and extensive research, 101 Weird Ways to Make Money reveals unusual, sometimes dirty, yet profitable jobs and businesses.Whether you''re looking for a job that suits your independent spirit, or want to start a new business, this unique book shows you moneymaking options you haven''t considered. Most of these outside-the-box jobs don''t require extensive training, and are also scalable as businesses, allowing you to build on your initial success. Jobs and businesses covered include cricket and maggot farming, environmentally friendly burials, making and selling solar-roasted coffee, daycare services for handicapped children, and many more Each chapter features a where the money is section on how to scale-up and be profitable Author writes a popular website andTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xiii Introduction xv Part One Fun Ways to Make Money Chapter 1 Stealing Cars for Fun and Profit: Auto Repossession 5 Chapter 2 Drinking on the Job: Specialty Beer Brewer 7 Chapter 3 Creating Beauty and the Beast: Makeup Artist 9 Chapter 4 Count to Twenty-One: Casino Dealer 11 Chapter 5 Magic Money: Part-Time Magician 13 Chapter 6 Exploding on the Job: Demolition Worker 15 Chapter 7 Maybe It’s Not So Funny: Rodeo Clown 17 Chapter 8 The Business of Chasing Criminals: Bounty-Hunter 19 Chapter 9 Hilarious Income: Niche Comedian 21 Chapter 10 Juggling Burning Bowling Pins: Street Performer 23 Chapter 11 Digging Up Old Coins: Metal Detecting 25 Part Two Making Money Outdoors Chapter 12 Have Fun Frightening Geese: Golf Course Bird Remover 29 Chapter 13 Killing Small Trees: Christmas Tree Seller 31 Chapter 14 Swimming at the Golf Course: Golf Ball Recoverer 33 Chapter 15 Medicating Maple Trees: Tree Surgeon 35 Chapter 16 Chop Wood, Make Money: Specialty Firewood Seller 37 Chapter 17 Wintertime Profits: Rooftop Snow Remover 39 Chapter 18 Paid to Exercise: Bicycle-Taxi Driver 41 Chapter 19 Your Product Cost Is Zero: Worm Grunting and Farming 43 Part Three Dirty and Ugly Jobs Chapter 20 Jiminy Cricket!: Cricket-Farmer 49 Chapter 21 Mopping Up Brains: Crime-Scene Cleaner 51 Chapter 22 Pumping Poop: Septic Cleaner 53 Chapter 23 Traveling Grease Monkey: Mobile Oil-Changer 55 Chapter 24 Another Pooportunity: Diaper-Cleaning Service 57 Chapter 25 Preparing the Way for Santa: Chimney Sweep 59 Chapter 26 Capturing Wild Animals: Animal-Control Specialist 61 Chapter 27 Clean Up with This Dirty Job: Garbage and Junk Hauler 63 Chapter 28 Work in a Sewer: Wastewater-Treatment Worker 65 Chapter 29 Perhaps the Stinkiest Job?: Maggot Farmer 67 Chapter 30 Blood-Sucking Profits: Leeches 69 Part Four Internet Opportunities Chapter 31 A Laptop in Bangkok: Selling Writing Services from Anywhere 75 Chapter 32 Get Rich with Unreal Estate: Virtual Worlds 77 Chapter 33 Give It Away and Make It Pay: Profit from E-Books 79 Chapter 34 Automatic Profits from Writing: Auto-Responder E-Mail Newsletters 81 Chapter 35 Paid to Write about Feet: Niche Blogs 83 Chapter 36 Be Master of Your Domains: Internet Names Buyer and Seller 85 Chapter 37 What’s Your Opinion Worth?: Online Product- Reviewing 87 Part Five Green Jobs and Businesses Chapter 38 Green Death: Environmentally Friendly Funerals 93 Chapter 39 Sleep on This Idea: Recycling Mattresses 95 Chapter 40 Computer Garbage Man: Electronic-Waste Recycling 97 Chapter 41 Be an Oil-Tank Tycoon: Old Fuel-Tank Remover 99 Chapter 42 Cash from Catalytic Converters: Scrap Metals Salvager and Seller 101 Chapter 43 Solar-Roasted Coffee: Unique Green Foods and Drinks Seller 103 Part Six Home-based Money Makers Chapter 44 Be a Home-Based Slumlord: Room Renter to Friends 109 Chapter 45 Driving Home Your Profits: Used Car Seller from Your Yard 111 Chapter 46 Making People Pay: Judgment Enforcer 113 Chapter 47 Big Money in Metal Houses: Mobile Homes Flipper 115 Chapter 48 Judging a Book by Its Cover: Used Book Seller from Home 117 Chapter 49 Sell Your Dating, Design, or Dog Expertise: Specialty Consulting 119 Chapter 50 Staying Home Monday Morning: Virtual Assistant 121 Part Seven Working with People Chapter 51 Handicapped Kids and Other Day-Care Niches: Specialty Day Care 127 Chapter 52 The Life of a Traveling Bartender: Drink Server 129 Chapter 53 Professor without a Degree: Noncredit College Teacher 131 Chapter 54 Coming into the Closet: Home-Organizing Consultant 133 Chapter 55 Students Pay You $50 per Hour: Specialized Tutor 135 Chapter 56 Prepping Grandpa’s Condo: Senior Services Provider 137 Chapter 57 Paid to Travel the World: English Teacher Overseas 139 Part Eight Working with Animals Chapter 58 Hooking Up Lady and the Tramp: Dog Breeder 143 Chapter 59 Making Pets Beautiful: Mobile Pet Groomer 145 Chapter 60 Paid to Visit Animals: Pet Sitter 147 Chapter 61 It’s a Walk in the Park: Dog-Walker 149 Chapter 62 Managing Noah’s Ark: Animal-Boarder 151 Chapter 63 A Car Full of Animals: Pet-Taxi Service 153 Chapter 64 Sit, Fetch, and Roll Over: Animal Trainer 155 Chapter 65 Caging Wild Kittens: Cat Enclosures 157 Part Nine Creative and Artistic Work Chapter 66 Bird-Poop Earrings: Unique Jewelry 161 Chapter 67 You’ll Like the Sound of This: Voice-Over Work 163 Chapter 68 Paint Yourself a Profit: Mural-Painter 165 Chapter 69 Putting Antlers on Dogs: Gadgets and Gifts Inventor 167 Chapter 70 A Burning Desire to Create?: Aromatherapy-Candle Maker 169 Chapter 71 Carving Out a Niche: Walking Sticks 171 Chapter 72 Profits from Painting People: Temporary Tattoos 173 Part Ten Buying and Selling Things Chapter 73 I See Dead People Profits: Estate Goods 179 Chapter 74 Their Loss Is Your Gain: Storage Unit Auctioner 181 Chapter 75 The Middleman Always Gets His Cut: Liquidation Broker 183 Chapter 76 Barber Chairs and Other Opportunities: Used and Unusual Furniture Seller 185 Chapter 77 Finding New Owners for Old Shirts: Used Clothing Seller 187 Chapter 78 One Man’s Trash: Antique Treasure Hunter 189 Chapter 79 A Little Here and a Little There: Rack Merchandiser 191 Chapter 80 A Store with No Overhead: Flea-Market Dollar Store 193 Chapter 81 Profiting from the End Times: Survival Supplies and More Seller 195 Part Eleven Cleaning Jobs and Businesses Chapter 82 Sucking Up Dirt: Specialty Carpet Care 201 Chapter 83 Get Paid by the Banks: Foreclosure Cleaner 203 Chapter 84 The Money Is in the Details: Auto-Detailing Niches 205 Chapter 85 Cleaning Up after Trash Collectors: Garbage-Truck Washer 207 Chapter 86 Cleaning Up after Carnies: Event Cleanup Worker 209 Part Twelve Still More Unusual Ways to Make Money Chapter 87 Be a Human Guinea Pig: Medical Research Subject 215 Chapter 88 Deep-Fried Butter: Unique Food Concession Businesses 217 Chapter 89 Secretly Watching People: Surveillance Worker 219 Chapter 90 The Parts Are Greater Than the Whole: Junkyard Business 221 Chapter 91 You’ve Got Their Number: House-Number Curb-Painter 223 Chapter 92 Playing with Plastic People: Mannequin Business 225 Chapter 93 A Sweet Job: Chocolatier 227 Chapter 94 Putting It All on the Table: Tabletop Advertiser 229 Chapter 95 Small Cracks Equal Big Profits: Mobile Windshield Repairer 231 Chapter 96 Driving Other People’s Cars: Contract Chauffeur 233 Chapter 97 Making Room for More Stuff: Shed-Installation Business 235 Chapter 98 Rugs for Students: Necessities Renter to College Students 237 Chapter 99 Beating the House: Gambler 239 Chapter 100 What to Do with an IOU: Note-Broker 241 Chapter 101 Animal Poop Coffee Anyone?: Rare and Unusual Foods Seller 243 Index 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Book SynopsisGet what you want, every time! Imagine a world where you are offered every job you seek; every business venture you undertake is successful; and every potential customer you approach buys your product. Now imagine that all of this can be achievedethically and honestly. All you need is the help of one battle-tested guide, The Influence Game. Former Washington, D.C. lobbyist Stephanie Vance dispenses everything she''s learned about effective (and, believe it or not, honest) persuasion. Learn how to apply this power to any situation by using D.C. insider influence strategies and applying a step-by-step, easy-to-understand process for success. Learn how to develop and articulate effective goals Structure both long and short-term persuasion efforts Identify and research primary and secondary audiences Crafting those all important personal stories Stephanie Vance has seen the influence game from every angle. Follow her lTable of ContentsAcknowledgments v Introduction vii 1 Principles of Influence 1 2 Know What You Want 27 3 Know the Competition 49 4 Know the Arena 67 5 Know Your Primary Audience—The “Influencees” 81 6 Find Your Surroga tes—The “Influentials” 95 7 The Campaign Plan 113 8 Crafting a Winning Message 135 9 Delivering the Message 155 10 The End Game 171 Index 189

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Book SynopsisHow to Succeed at the Medical Interview provides candidates with a competitive edge. It reduces the likelihood of unexpected questions or situations and helps improve confidence before and during the medical interview. This new second edition includes updated content on changes to the structure of healthcare and how this affects both the application and interview process. It details the types of questions that will be asked at medical interviews and also provides improved guidance for overseas doctors and healthcare professionals and for those seeking to practice abroad. How to Succeed at the Medical Interview is the ideal guide for Foundation Programme trainees, Specialist Registrars and General Practitioner trainees. It is also valuable for healthcare professionals facing competitive medical interviews at any stage of their career.Table of ContentsForeword vii Preface ix Acknowledgements xi Introduction xiii Chapter 1 The medical interview 1 Chapter 2 Preparing for the interview 14 Chapter 3 Performing at the interview 26 Chapter 4 Common interview questions 35 Chapter 5 Interview questions that test your knowledge 51 Chapter 6 Interview questions that test your generic skills 79 Chapter 7 Competency-based tasks 101 Index 117

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Book SynopsisIn this provocative book, Margaret Heffernan, former CEO and Fast Company contributor, fuses her own experience with that of hundreds of women to identify the biggest challenges and the best solutions that women face today. From VPs of Fortune 100 companies to entrepreneurs to women just starting their careers, she traces the patterns and themes underlying women''s power, choices, love, sex, money, and many other vital topics for working women. Without sugar-coating the facts, preaching, or oversimplifying, she offers solutions and shares the truth about the working world: women''s choices are limited, you can''t have it all, women do work differently from men and, yes, it is possible to find success amidst all of this and feel good about it. Finally! A book that exposes the masculine myths about what it takes to be effective in business and helps women reclaim the relational intelligence we have been taught to ignore. A must-read for all women who want to increase their powTable of ContentsPreface ix Participants xiii Introduction 1 1 Start Smart 6 2 Geishas, Bitches, Guys—and the Invisible Woman 26 3 Balls to the Wall: Toxic Bosses and Hostile Environments 52 4 The Emperor's New Clothes 77 5 Power and Where It Comes From 93 6 Sex, Love, and a Vision for Life 120 7 The Whole Life 139 8 How High Can You Go? 163 9 Breaking Up Is Hard to Do 186 10 The Entrepreneuse 200 11 The Parallel Universe 217 Notes 231 Web Resources 237 Bibliography 241 Acknowledgments 247 The Author 251 Index 253

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Book SynopsisAWARDS: Independent Publisher Book Award 2015 (Silver) and National Mature Media Award 2015 (Bronze)Step-by-step tips for revitalizing your career Yes, it is possible to have a job you love, and it doesn''t require starting from scratch. Love Your Job is a guide to making work fulfilling and fun again, or even for the first time. Why count down the hours of the day or the days to retirement when you could reinvigorate your workday, transforming the daily doldrums into a daily dose of enjoyable activity? Kerry Hannon, The New York Times columnist and AARP''s Jobs Expert, focuses on the little things that can make a big difference in how we feel about work. Love Your Job is all about the routines, habits, and thought patterns that, over the years, may have turned a dream job into a drudge or, worse, a nightmare. Changing these habits and attitudes is simple, and this book shows you how to identify the little things that makTrade Review"It provides a great deal of actionable steps to take to enjoy work more. There is a good deal of useful data and interesting anecdotes" (The Marketing Society, June 2015) "Hannon's book is a valuable tool for those who are dissatisfied in their work" (Entrepreneur Middle East, October 2015)Table of ContentsIntroduction xi What My Dog Taught Me about Loving My Job xi Chapter 1 Curing the Workplace Blues 1 Should You Switch Careers? 3 Chin Up! 6 Take It Up a Notch 7 Loving Your Job 8 The “HOVER” Approach 9 Get a Grip 10 How to Use This Book 12 Chapter 2 Creating the Blueprint for Your Dream Job 15 Map Your Future 16 Your Past Isn’t Prologue 16 Nothing Is Forever 18 Look at the Big Picture 19 What Would Make You Love Your Job? 21 What Are Your Work Goals? 23 Adopt New Ways to Envision Your Career 24 Chapter Recap 27 Chapter 3 Do an MRI on Your Work and Your Life 29 Create Your Job “Budget” Sheet 30 What Does Your Work Really Mean To You? 32 Write in Your Journal Every Day for a Week 35 Is Your Pay What’s Really Bothering You? 38 A Can‐Do Philosophy 38 Consider Taking a Self‐Assessment Test 41 Get Ready to Love Your Job 44 Chapter Recap 44 Chapter 4 Refresh Your Attitude: The Keystone to Your Love Your Job Action Plan 47 Attitude Adjustment 48 Create Your Own Purpose 49 Write It Down 50 A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words 51 Build a Bear 51 Practice HOVERing 52 Mental Games 57 Adjusting Your Attitude 59 What to Do If You’re Bullied at Work 60 Step Right Up and Enroll in My Three‐Step Fitness Program 64 Chapter Recap 71 Chapter 5 Beyond the Job Description 73 Take Time for Renewal 74 Volunteering and Mentoring 77 Adding Value to Your Job 85 Take Control of Your Time 94 Get Involved in “Extracurricular” Activities 96 Chapter Recap 98 Chapter 6 How to Build Flexibility into Your Job 99 Work Flexibility and Happiness 100 A Myriad of Flextime Options 102 How Is Flextime Working? 104 Is Telework for You? 109 The Risks of Working at Home 111 Chapter Recap 119 Chapter 7 How to Upgrade Your Game 121 The Benefits of Learning New Tricks 122 Learning and Healthy Aging 123 Getting Over the Hurdles 128 Chapter Recap 135 Chapter 8 How to Have the “What’s Next?”Talk with Your Boss 137 The Time Is Now 138 Questions to Ask Yourself before the Big Meeting 140 Your Plan-and-Prepare Strategy 142 Carrying Out the “Ask” 146 Chapter Recap 158 Afterword 161 Resources 165 Ideas for Further Reading 165 Helpful Career Happiness Web Sites 169 Acknowledgments 173 About the Author 175 Index 177

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Book SynopsisPraise for Vital Factors Each story in this book provides a real-world example of the importance of finding ways to continually focus on and perfect your vital factors as a means to be successful in business and in life.Vital Factors brings to life the MAP process to help you figure out what really matters as you seek to enhance your personal life or to transform your business. Kerry Killinger, chairman and CEO, Washington Mutual When I first became CEO I was inundated with constant interruptions and distractions. Then I discovered the MAP process. MAP forces you to focus on those core issues that drive an organization and eliminate the extraneous. Vital Factors shows the reader how to overcome these challenges through the stories of people who succeeded. John V. Shields, chairman emeritus, Trader Joe''s Company Vital Factors brings to life the power of concrete concepts that create consistency and results.ITable of ContentsForeword viiby Barry Kemp Our Mission ix A Little Taste of What's Ahead xi 1 The Genius of MAP 1 2 The Awakening 19 3 Meaning and Purpose 32 4 Values 48 5 Passion and Commitment 61 6 Discipline and Accountability 75 7 Clear Communication 90 8 Strategic Alignment and Buy-In 108 9 The Big Red "S" 123 10 How to Build a Winning Team 139 11 Unearthing the Buried Jewels 163 12 Managing Creativity 179 13 Dramatic Results 202 14 The Life Plan 218 15 Bringing MAP Home 233 16 The Promised Land 247 Appendix: The MAP Management System's Monday Morning Action Plan 265 The Authors 273 Index 275

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Book SynopsisA major shift is stirring in the corporate world today. Leaders at all levels are feeling a sense of restlessness, with many questioning the value of what they do and why they do it. Intuitively they already know there is a different way to operate - to show up, honour their values, build trust and positively influence othersand now finally here is a road map that shows them how, from the inside out!The Restless Executive is a modern fable from an author with over 25 years corporate experience, which includes coachingtop international business leaders. This story reveals how aligning personal values with leadership style can transform performance and job satisfaction, and cure the restlessness so many of today's professionals are experiencing. Are you leading aligned to your values? Or are you restless in a role where you're overworked, frustrated and pulled in all directions? The Restless Executiveoffers an alternative to being conditTrade Review“An excellent book, worthy of space on your bookshelf or Kindle. It is a good read, informative and packed with resources” (HR magazine, November 2015)Table of ContentsIntroduction ix Part 1: The Disconnect 1 1 A Moment of Realization 3 2 Hitting Crisis Point 15 3 A Long Lunch 31 4 Will You Go There? 55 Part 2: The Discovery 61 5 Values Discovery 63 6 Defining Your Values 87 7 The Power of the Priority Order 95 8 Using Values with Conscious Intent 113 Part 3: The Transformation 141 9 Shared Values and Courageous Conversations 143 10 Conscious Choices and Expressing Your Truth 163 11 Goals, Intentions and Visions 183 Part 4: Leading in the New World 201 12 Energy for Evolution 203 13 Staying on the Path 219 From Restless Executive to Courageous Leader 227 Epilogue 229 An Invitation For You – The Leader 233 More Resources 235 Making a Positive Difference in the World 237 About the Author 239 Acknowledgements 243

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xiii Foreword Dr. Jason Selk xv Introduction xvii A Note from the Author xix 1 Meet Pierce Edwards 1 2 The Journey Begins 19 3 Attaining Belief in Yourself: The First Encounter 29 4 Acting with Courage and Integrity: The Second Encounter 65 5 Doing Truly Great Things: The Third Encounter 75 6 Creating a Living Legacy: The Fourth Encounter 99 7 Pierce Returns 115 Appendix Exercises for YOUR Path to Greatness 121 YOUR Prizefighter Day Exercise 123 About the Author 127

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Book SynopsisUntwist the question mark from your life to start living authentically UNSTUCK offers a path forward for those who are stuckdespite the comfort, security, and what should feel like success. Do you feel disengaged from a life that looks good on paper? Do you feel like there must be something more? This is your guide to getting unstuck, breaking free of your comfortable cocoon, and discovering what you are meant to be. Through the story of George Johnson, a man in a position much like yourself, you''ll learn how to shed the boredom, emptiness, and confusion so you can get on with your life. Whether you need a complete overhaul or just a jumpstart, you''ll find the advice you need to start making it happen. More than just a story, this book shifts your perspective to help you realistically plan a transition from the ordinary present to the extraordinary future; emotional support coupled with practical guidance helps you find your path, identify your dTable of ContentsForeword by Jon Gordon ix Introduction xi The Fable 1 The STOP Sign 3 Confession 7 Back at the Bank 11 Losing Heart 15 The Phone Call 23 Warning Sign 33 Alive, but Not Living 39 Perspective 47 ER 61 Daisies 67 Gone Missing 73 Everyone Needs Traction 79 Relief 89 Reflection 95 It’s in the Doing 101 Action 107 Renewal 113 Welcome Back 123 Six Months Later 135 Application Guide: Applying the Traction Formula and the Six-Phase Model to Your Life 139 Suggestions for Those Who Lead Others 206 Acknowledgments 217 About the Authors 219 Stay In Touch 221 Index 223

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Book SynopsisHas success eluded you, no matter how hard you try? Are you frustrated by trying to achieve your dreams by copying others? Internationally-acclaimed speaker and founder of the cutting-edge venture capital Amyx Ventures, Scott Amyx reveals how you can attain real success in your life, your way. His theory of Strive is a challenge to the conventional wisdom that has held so many people back from achieving their goals and enjoying lasting happiness. Scott rose from obscure poverty to globe-trotting success, and he invites you to share in his journey by adopting a new mindset towards your personal challenges: embrace them. Scott shows you how through stories of the most unlikely individuals who embraced difficult personal change to become outrageously successful. He helps you take stock of your own habits and practices to identify how your routine and misconceptions are holding you back. Fascinating insights from throughout history up through today's cutting-edge research show how embracinTable of ContentsIntroduction ix Winning at Life 1 Strive 1 Popular Beliefs About Success Are Profoundly Wrong Strive for Real, Lasting Success 2 Are You Passionate Enough? 13 Passion Plays Passion and Success: What Is the Connection? Passion Without Innate Abilities Passion Without Knowledge and Experience Passion Without Economic Gain Artistic Success: Get the Picture? Famous by 30 or Bust! Invest Your Money for Art School—Get an MBA 3 Practice and Opportunity 33 The Practice of Practice Youth Sports: Gateway to Success? Unequal Success Among the Equally Qualified Unequal Opportunity Versus You Brazil: Rising Above Race and Class Rising Above 4 Are You Special? 51 The Idea That Only Exceptional People Become Successful Is Wrong Flight: Doing It “Wright” Power, Money, and Failure The Power of Being Nobody Special You Can Achieve Greatness, Regardless of Who You Are 5 The Secret Things 69 The Idea That Successful People Have Hidden Advantages Is a Lie Lucky in Life? That Sinking Feeling Lucky Lottery Winners? The Impact of External Circumstances Many Advantages, No Success Ursula Burns, Risk Taker The Real Hidden Advantage 6 Disrupt Yourself 87 Use Self-Disruption to Attain Success Disrupting the Body: Building Muscle Disrupting the Individual Shooting for the Stars The Power of O Reinventing Your Business Disrupting Your Nation Starting Successfully 7 Abandoning Your Comfort Zone 109 Risk It Comfort Zone Versus Twilight Zone Risk-Taking Impacts the World Journey to America: In Search of Religious Freedom Risky Business Amazon Personal Risk, Incredible Growth Into the Light 8 When the Going Gets Tough 127 Pairing Risk with Perseverance Is Necessary for Your Ultimate Success Staying the Path, Eyes Ahead Insights Help You Reassess Your Goals The Blind Man Riding on the Back of a Blind Tiger A Cinderella Story Insights Help You Persevere Taking the Long View and the Long Road Coming from Nowhere, Going Somewhere Fail Again and Again Into the Heart of Darkness Passion Play 9 Verify and Magnify Your Success 145 Periodically Check to See If You Are Meeting Goals and Stretching Yourself to Achieve Success Verify Personal Growth Quantification of Outcomes Are You Coasting? Magnify Your Success The Magnifier The Platform Effect Network Effects Now What? 10 Enhance Yourself 163 Success Without Self-Care Is Failure Hacking the Body—By Any Means? Biohacking Future You Busy = Better? Good Health—Do You Measure Up? Boost Your Brainpower Stress, Rest, and Your Brain Meditation Can Rewire Your Brain—For Good Some Final Words Epilogue 185 Your Personal Journey to Success Will Be Entirely Unique Should Success Be Measured Only by Money, Status, and Power? The Ethics of Strive Striving, for Life Striving Together Index 203

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“…steers away from the usual leadership jargon, instead focusing on no nonsense advice.” (Nursing Times, April 2018)Table of ContentsOther Books by Dave Anderson vii Acknowledgments ix Let Us Hear from You xiii Introduction xv Chapter One The Undertaker 1 Chapter Two The Caretaker 7 Chapter Three The Playmaker 21 Chapter Four The Game Changer 37 Chapter Five It’s About Decisions, Not Conditions 55 Chapter Six The Wonder of WHY 73 Chapter Seven Live Your Life in the Zone 89 Chapter Eight Go A.P.E.! 105 Chapter Nine The Key to Mental Toughness 121 Chapter Ten Create Your Unstoppable Philosophy 139 Chapter Eleven Develop a Daily Mindset Discipline 155 Chapter Twelve The Unfathomable Power of Example 171 Epilogue 185 Appendix: The Winslow Profiles for Identifying and Developing Potential Game Changers 189 References 193 Index 199 Bring Dave to Your Team 217

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Book SynopsisFuel yourself and others with positive energyinspirational quotes and encouraging messages to live by from bestselling author, Jon Gordon. Ever since he wrote the mega bestseller The Energy Bus, Jon Gordon has been sharing inspirational messages and encouragement via his talks, books, and social media posts. After many requests to create a collection of his quotes, Jon teamed up with his long-time friend, Daniel Decker, to create Stay Positive. Stay Positive is more than a book of positive quotes. This book is a resource you can turn to each day for encouragement to help you take on your daily challenges, pursue your goals and dreams, and create positive momentum in your life. The power of positive thoughts is not about being Pollyanna Positive; it's the real stuff that makes a proven difference in your perspective and life. After all, we don't give up because it's hard; we give up because we get discouraged. By fueling yourself with encouragement and positive energy, you'll have greater power to overcome negativity, neutralize the naysayers, and conquer adversity. Stay Positive is more than a phrase. It's an approach to life that says when you get knocked down, you'll get back up and find a way forward one faithful step and optimistic day at a time. Start your day with a message from the book, or pick it up anytime you need a mental boost. You can start from the beginning, or open the book to any page and find a message that speaks to you. However you decide to use Stay Positive, it's a go-to resource for anyone wanting to inject a healthy dose of positivity into their life.Table of ContentsIntroduction 5 Ways to Be More Positive 6 Ways to Get Better 5 Fs For Team Success 2 Keys to Help You Be Your Best 3 Truths About Leadership 5 Ways to Love Your Passengers today: Three reminders today 20 Things We Should Say More Often Focus on your mental and emotional fitness today! Tell yourself these 5 things today 5 Ways to be a Positive Communicator Today Everyone Matters Today I will 5 Things To Do Instead of Complain 20 Ways to Get Mentally Tough at Work, in Sports, and Life Other Books by Jon Gordon

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Book SynopsisGreat relationships don''t happen by accidentthey take commitment, hard work, and grit Bestselling author Jon Gordon is back with another life-affirming book. This time, he teams up with Kathryn Gordon, his wife of 23 years, for a look at what it takes to build strong relationships. In Relationship Grit, the Gordons reveal what brought them together, what kept them together through difficult times, and what continues to sustain their love and passion for one another to this day. They candidly share their mistakes, decisions that almost destroyed their marriage, and successes so you can learn from their experiences and make your relationship stronger. If you''re a fan of Jon Gordon''s work, you will enjoy learning about the man behind the message, as he and Kathryn share the intimate details of their life together. The direct, transparent, and personal style will draw you in and help you see that, if you are dealing with a challenge in your life and relatiTable of ContentsIntroduction xi 1 G = God 1 Magical Moments (Jon) 3 Persistence Pays Off (Kathryn) 4 A Divine Appointment (Jon) 6 A Deeper Connection (Kathryn) 7 A Triple-Braided Cord (Jon) 8 2 R = Resolve 11 From Fantasy to Reality (Kathryn) 13 Issues of the Past (Jon) 14 It Takes Two (Kathryn) 16 Buying a House (Jon) 18 Ain’t No Stopping Us (Kathryn) 19 Big Decisions (Jon) 20 We’re Having a Baby (Kathryn) 21 A Living Hell (Kathryn) 22 Busy, Stressed, and Selfish (Jon) 27 Why I Stayed (Kathryn) 28 Chasing Success (Jon) 30 Making the Move (Jon) 32 Whatever It Takes (Kathryn) 34 Miracles (Jon) 35 I Was Ready to Leave Him (Kathryn) 37 The Ultimatum (Jon) 38 A Defining Moment (Jon) 39 You Have to Be Willing to Change (Jon) 40 3 I = Invest 43 Invest Instead of Consume (Jon) 45 Don’t Keep Score (Kathryn) 47 Communicate, Communicate, Communicate (Kathryn) 48 The Curse of Expectations (Kathryn) 50 Appreciate Your Differences (Jon) 52 Shared Vision and Purpose (Kathryn) 53 Common Bonds (Kathryn) 54 There’s No Plan B (Jon) 56 All In (Kathryn) 59 Choosing Faith (Jon) 60 When You Change, the Relationship Changes (Kathryn) 63 Hopping on the Energy Bus (Jon) 64 Support Instead of Limit (Kathryn) 70 Encourage Instead of Compete (Kathryn) 71 The 4 Cs (Jon) 72 4 T = Together 77 Going Deeper (Kathryn) 79 Invest in the Root If You Want the Fruit (Jon) 80 Clearing Out the Weeds (Jon) 82 The Truth Hurts (Kathryn) 83 A Special Prayer (Jon) 84 Forgiveness (Kathryn) 87 What You Uncover, God Will Cover (Jon) 88 A Covenant (Kathryn) 88 The 5 Ds (Jon) 90 Compliment Each Other (Kathryn) 93 Focus on What They Are Doing Right (Jon) 95 Make Her Your Queen (Jon) 96 Make Him Your King (Kathryn) 97 Be Open to Feedback (Jon) 98 Team Meetings (Kathryn) 99 Give Each Other Space (Jon) 101 Create Space to Grow (Kathryn) 101 Serve (Jon) 103 Make Your Relationship a Priority (Kathryn) 108 Find Your Rhythm (Jon) 109 Stronger Together (Kathryn) 112 There is No Perfect Formula (Jon) 115 The Right Words at the Right Time (Kathryn) 116 11 Quick Tips for a Great Relationship (Kathryn) 117 11 Quick Tips for a Great Relationship (Jon) 120 Discussion Questions 127 Prayer 129 Anniversary Cards 130 Acknowledgments 133 About the Authors 134 Other Books by Jon Gordon 135

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Book Synopsis'Lose the Résumé' breaks down every aspect of job hunting, explaining what matters and what doesn't.The New York Times Book Review Lose the resume and land that coveted job Gone are the days of polishing up your resume and sending it out at random. At every level today, you need to lose the resume in order to land the right job. In other words, you have to learn to tell a story about yourself that speaks to your competencies, purpose, passion, and values. Lose the Resume, Land the Job shares the new rules of engagement: How you must think, act, and present yourself so you can win. Based on inner exploration drawn from the IP of the world's largest executive recruiting firm, the book gleans insights and stories (the good, the bad, and sometimes the ugly) from Korn Ferry recruiters across the globe who work with thousands of candidates each day. It helps you gain a deeper perspective on who you are, what you're passionate about, the cultures in which you fit, the kind of bosses you sTable of ContentsIntroduction 11 1 Your Wake-Up Call 18 2 Know Yourself 36 3 Be a Learn-It-All 52 4 Targeting Your Next Opportunity 80 5 Networking is a Contact Sport 98 6 Your Resume: The Story You Tell 112 7 Managing Your Online Presence 132 8 Working with a Recruiter 148 9 Your Interview Prep: Don’t Psych Yourself Out! 162 10 Your Act in Action 184 11 Your Next Job 202 Appendix 215 Korn Ferry Advance 244 Acknowledgments 247

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Book SynopsisShift your business model and transform your organization in the face of disruption Business Model Shifts is co-authored by Patrick van Der Pijl, producer of the global bestseller Business Model Generation, and offers a groundbreaking look at the challenging times in which we live, and the real-world solutions needed to conquer the obstacles organizations must now face. Business Model Shifts is a visually stunning guide that examines six fundamental disruptions happening now and spotlights the opportunities that they present: The Services Shift: the move from products to services The Stakeholder Shift: the move from an exclusive shareholder orientation to creating value for all stakeholders, including employees and society The Digital Shift: the move from traditional business operations to 24/7 connection to customers and their needs The Platform Shift: the move from trying to serve everyone, to connecTable of ContentsIntro The customer wins! vi Where is value now and next? viiI Business model shift x How to use this book xii From normal to new normal 1 From products to services 8 From shareholder to stakeholder 48 From physical to digital 90 From pipeline to platform 132 From incremental to exponential 172 From linear to circular 214 Conclusion Where value is shifting! 254 How to drive your own shift 257 Business model growth curve 258 Alibaba’s growth curve 260 Trends 262 Creating the right ecosystem 264 References 266 The makers 270 The contributors 272 What’s your shift? 273

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Book SynopsisProven tools to take your team and yourself to the next level Elite: High Performance Lessons and Habits from a Former Navy SEAL is a practical, no-nonsense guide to elevate your leadership skills and drive your team to their maximum potential. Before you can push your team to the max, you must push yourselfelite teams require elite leaders. This invaluable guide supplies the tools you need to develop effective strategies to motivate, adapt, and overcome. Author Nick Hays combines military training with Harvard education to present a comprehensive program that will unlock the potential in yourself and your team. The business environment has changed dramatically over the last several decades. Volatile market conditions, disruptive innovation, and digital transformations across entire sectors have rendered traditional business methods obsolete. To thrive, businesses must be adaptable, agile, and lean. Policies and procedures may change, but strong leadershiTable of ContentsIntroduction xv Joined the Military xvi Setbacks xviii A Navy SEAL and Beyond xxi Formal Education xxii Carrier Change xxiv Fail Between the Lines xxvi What to Expect xxvii Chapter 1 Remove the Dead Weight 1 Creating a Masterpiece 3 Assets and Liabilities 5 The Backpack 6 Evaluate the Weight 8 Chapter 2 No More Excuses 11 Fall from Perfect 14 Take Action 15 Find Your Optimal Performance 15 Inverted U and Stress Control 16 Find Peace in Admitting Your Fear 18 The Potential of Failure Is Not an Excuse 19 Chapter 3 Take Control of Your Thoughts 21 The Confidence Dial 24 Insecurity 25 Replace Negative Thoughts with Positive Thoughts 27 Put Things into Perspective 28 Levity 30 Make Big Things Small 31 Arrogance 33 Be Confident, Not Arrogant 34 Humility 35 Chapter 4 Be Mentally Tough 39 Climbing High 41 Humble Beginnings 42 A Long Way to Go 43 The Ascent 44 In Over Our Heads 46 Final Stretch 47 Lessons Learned 48 Crawl, Walk, Run 49 Chapter 5 Choosing the Warrior Mentality 53 Marathon Is Half the Word 55 Be Better Today Than Yesterday 59 Almost a Victim 60 Look Forward, not Back 62 My Accelerator Moment 63 Be 1% Better Every Day 63 Chapter 6 Be Self-Aware 67 What Is Your Personality Type? 70 Choleric 72 Sanguine 72 Phlegmatic 73 Melancholic 74 Know Where You’re Coming From 74 Play Well with Others 76 Chapter 7 Surround Yourself with the Right People 79 It Starts with Authenticity 82 Relationships: The Expanding Circle 83 Network: Your Expanding Circle 84 Middle Circle: Personal Board of Advisors 86 Inner Circle: Your Friends 87 In Practice 88 Accept Feedback 91 Start Building 92 Chapter 8 Pursue Mentorship 95 Mistakes Were Made 97 Learning Curve Cost 98 Value of a Mentor 100 Course Correction 101 Choosing a Mentor 102 Let Your Mentor Know 104 Elite Mentors Create Elite Mentors 104 How to Mentor Others 105 Chapter 9 Continually Improve Your Situation 107 The SEAL Delivery Vehicle 109 A Frogman Story 111 Under Pressure 113 Die Fast or Slow 114 Maximize Your Upside, Minimize Your Downside 115 Ownership 117 Lessons Learned 118 Chapter 10 Make Decisions That Produce Good Results 121 OODA Loop 124 Loop versus Loop 125 When to Pivot 126 Train How You Fight 128 The Speed of Your Loop 129 The Quality of Your Loop 130 In Practice 131 Chapter 11 Guard Your Time 133 Social Media 136 In the Workplace 138 Find Your Why 139 Chapter 12 Guard Your Mind 143 Hell Week 145 Not Your Average Joe 147 The Rubber Meets the Road 148 Protect Your Mental Hard Drive 153 Localize Your Data 154 Chapter 13 Whatever It Takes 159 Taking Command of My Life 161 A Very Long Day 163 Be Unbeatable 168 Identifying the Enemy 168 Dealing with the Enemy 169 Focus on the Goal, No Matter What 171 What’s Next? 173 Acknowledgments 175 About the Author 179 Index 181

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Book SynopsisProven techniques to win over any audience and make any sale Mastering the Art of Oral Presentations is your expert guide to delivering memorable and effective speeches and presentations. Whether selling a product, offering a service, or bidding for a contract, your oral presentation skills can often determine success or failure. This invaluable resource delivers real-world advice and proven strategies to elevate your game and close the deal. Comprehensive coverage of preparation procedures, delivery techniques, and presentation strategies provide you with the tools and knowledge to motivate and persuade your audience. Emphasizing real-world versatility, this unique book delivers methods equally effective to both individual and team presentations. Drawing from decades of experience, authors John Parker Stewart and Don Fulop offer keen insight into the process of winning over an audience. From topics ranging from rhetorical devices and visual cues to body Table of ContentsForeword xix Introduction An Absolute Will to Win Is Essential for Success xxi Government Orals — What They Are, How They Originated, Why They Are So Important, and the Requirements the Government Must Follow When They Are Used xxiii Customer’s Objectives xxv Your Team and Your Team’s Objectives xxvi Orals Coach or Speech Coach? xxviii Chapter 1 Preparation: Preparation Is the Foundation of Success 1 Customer Intelligence 2 Evaluation Criteria 7 Team Strengths and Weaknesses 8 Competitor Strengths/Weaknesses 10 Presentation Win Strategy 13 Value Proposition 17 Win Themes and Discriminators 18 Getting to Blue! 24 Chapter 2 Secrets of Successful Presenters: An Audience Quickly Forgets the Ordinary—Don’t Be Ordinary! 27 Let Your “Self ” Shine Through 28 The Power of Personal Stories 29 Converse Rather Than Lecture 31 Teach the Customer Something They Don’t Already Know 32 Include Something Astounding 34 Keep It Short, Sweet, and Direct 36 Chapter 3 Presentation and Messaging Preparation: Key Elements to Increase Your Win Probability 39 Select Content 40 Prepare Content for Delivery 46 Effective Graphics and Visuals—There Will Not Be a Second Opportunity to Create a Great First Impression 47 Effective Dialogue and Manuscript—The Key Part of Messaging Is Delivery 55 Refining Your Message—Improvements to Increase Your Win Probability 65 Review the Power of Your Language—What You Say and How You Say It Are Equally Important 68 Make Your Content Work for You—Achieve the Most Value with Limited Time and Resources 69 Highlighting Strengths and Mitigating Weaknesses— All Companies Have Them, so Know Yours! 70 Using Content and Delivery to Connect 73 Incumbent Tips 74 Chapter 4 Rehearse: The Delivery — Part Interview, Part Stage Show 79 Appearance 81 Verbal Delivery Tips 83 Nonverbal Delivery Tips 88 Effective Use of Your Hands 90 Effective Use of Your Face 96 Effective Use of Your Body: Posture and Gesture 96 Connect with the Audience Emotionally and Psychologically 99 Engaging — General Delivery Tips 107 Using Props and Visuals 111 Practice, Practice, Practice 112 Dry Run Your Presentations 114 Informal Dry Run 114 Formal Dry Run 114 Create a Mock-Up Presentation Room 117 Prepare for Common and Uncommon Events 118 Question and Answer Sessions 122 Sample Questions Your Customer May Ask You 127 Chapter 5 Formal Presentation Day: Demonstrate Your Competence, Credibility, Confidence and Commitment 131 Dealing with Nervousness and Distractions 132 Delivery Distractions 135 Guidelines for Interacting with the Customer 136 Formal Presentation Day Emergency Kit 137 Essential Backup Equipment to Take with You 138 Final Preparations 138 The After-Presentation Action Review 139 Celebrate! 140 Chapter 6 Real-Time Demonstrations–A Truly Special Experience!: Live Demonstrations Present New Challenges and Opportunities to Crush Your Competition 141 Understanding the Demo Requirements 142 When Demonstration Requirements Are Clear 142 When Demonstration Requirements Are Not Specified 143 Simple and Complex Demos — Either Way, Make Sure They “Get It”! 145 Getting from Good to Great with Deeper Insights — Discriminators, Risks, and Hot Buttons 146 The Demo Project Plan and Project Manager 146 Teammate, Subcontractor, Vendor, and Supplier Support 147 Visuals 148 Planning for Success 149 How to Handle an Issue or Problem 149 Before Going Live — Holistic Review, Integration, and Rehearsal 151 Celebrate Success! 152 Chapter 7 Sample Charts 153 Overall Approach, Win Theme, and Discriminators Chart 156 Organizational Chart 157 Impact and Special Messages Chart 158 Build-Up 159 Text-Intensive Charts 160 Mixing Key Words and Graphics 161 Sample Chart—Features and Benefits 162 Risks Chart 163 Financial and Statistical Charts 164 Tables 165 Technical Illustrations and Drawings 166 Appendix Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.102 Oral Presentations 167 Acknowledgments 171 About the Authors 173 Index 177

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Book SynopsisSHAPERS is the definitive guide to elevate the way you work and live. PRAISE FOR SHAPERS: Do you wish you could throw yourself into your work, become energised and enriched by it, and leave the world a better place? Then SHAPERS is for you. Altman shows that your idiosyncrasies and unique skills are not the obstacles to achievement and purpose. They are the path.Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of WHEN and DRIVE With countless nuggets of timeless wisdom, SHAPERS gently nudges readers to envision new possibilities for them to build more meaningful, joyful work and lives.Amy C. Edmondson, Professor, Harvard Business School, author of The Fearless Organisation and Teaming Altman mixes together case studies, anecdotes and careful empirical research to offer wise and practical advice about how to make work better, and thus to get better work. If companies followTable of ContentsIntroduction: A Watershed Moment xv Part I Meaning and the Nature of Work 3 1. The Magic of Meaning 5 2. A Short History of Work 15 3. Employee Disengagement Epidemic 25 4. Inhumane Resources 33 5. The Drive to Work 45 6. Work-Life Blend 51 Part II Better Ways of Working 63 7. Bad Bosses 65 8. The Pursuit of Dopeness 71 9. Vital Ingredients 81 10. Fluid Teams Work 89 11. Managing Self-Management 99 12. Back to School Without the Bull 111 13. Tools to Help You Succeed 121 Part III Principle for the Futures of Work 141 14. Learning: Wonder at Work 143 15. Feeling: An Emotional Revolution 159 16. Leading: Modes of Showing Up 181 17. Becoming: Our Social Fabric 195 18. Futuring: The Long View 211 Conclusion: The Shapers Legacy 237 Notes 241 Glossary of Work Terms 293 Acknowledgements 295 About the Author 297 Index 299

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Book SynopsisFind a job and quickly climb the ranks at a tech startup, even if you're not a techie. Are you underemployed or struggling to find a fulfilling career? Stuck on a low rung of the corporate ladder and don't see a way up anytime soon? You're not alone. Like many recent college grads and people who feel stuck in their corporate jobs, you've probably never considered working for a technology company that's just starting out, especially if you're not a tech whiz. That doesn't matter. Tech startups are desperate for talent and creativity in all kinds of fields from people with leadership skills and new ideaspeople like you! If you're looking to turn your general business know-how into a wildly successful career, Be a Startup Superstar is your guide. Yes, you can love your work, feel energized by your role, and earn the income of your dreams. Author Steven Mark Kahan left his safe corporate job to join his first tech startup, and since then he has helped seven startup companies sell or go Table of ContentsForeword by David Meerman Scott ix Introduction xiii Part I: The Best Opportunities are in Start-Ups 1 Chapter 1: Use the Tech Start-Up Boom to Zoom 3 The Unprecedented Opportunity in Tech Start-Ups 5 Why Work for a Start-Up Over a Big Corporation? 9 Fewer Barriers to Entry 10 Versatility in Roles 11 Access to Leaders 11 Financial Rewards 13 Culture 14 Upward Mobility 16 Chapter 2: Pick the Right Start-Up for You 19 How to Find Start-Up Opportunities 20 Research Posted Jobs Online 21 Explore Technology Accelerators 21 Attend In-Person Entrepreneur Events 21 Engage with Start-Up Leaders Online 23 Attend Hiring Parties 23 Be Willing to Intern (Preferably for Pay) 24 Seek Mentors 25 Five Criteria to Choose a Start-Up 26 Quality People Who Share Your Values 27 The Concept Fills a Big Market Need 28 A Great Product You Believe In 30 A Role You Can Fill Today with More Opportunities Tomorrow 31 The Start-Up is Well-Funded 31 Getting Hired 33 Part II: Seven Keys to the C-Suite 35 Chapter 3: Develop Your Leadership Skills and Self-Confidence 37 Visualize Your Success Until It’s Real 38 Use “Co-Opetition” and Competition to Stand Out 40 Become an Expert and a Constant Learner 41 Develop Strong Communication Skills 44 Embrace Accountability 47 Show Humility 49 Believe in Yourself 50 Chapter 4: Stand Out from the Herd 53 Differentiate Yourself 53 Ask More Questions 56 Take Calculated Risks and Challenge the Status Quo 59 Find the Courage to Make Tough Decisions 63 Call Out the Elephant in the Room 65 Be Known as an Idea Person Who Executes 66 Chapter 5: Act Like a Leader (Even If You Don’t Have the Title Yet) 69 Set Clear, Inspiring Goals 70 Three Pillars of Goal-Setting 70 The Baby Steps 71 Keep Your Goals in Sight 72 A Final Thought on Goals 73 Everything Can’t Be a High Priority 74 Create Order Out of Chaos 77 Make Fact-Informed Gut Decisions 80 Earn Your Stripes 82 Chapter 6: Adopt Winning Work Habits 85 Work Hard without Feeling Overworked 85 Show You Know Your Customers 88 Be Part of the Solution 91 Pay Attention to Details (without Being a Control Freak) 93 Add Value Through Simplicity 96 Persist and Be Patient 97 Chapter 7: Choose Carefully the Company You Keep 101 Surround Yourself with A-Plus Talent 101 Find the Right Mentors 106 Choose Your Mentors 107 Mentor/Mentee Relationship Guidelines 108 Know When to Stay and When to Go 109 When to Go 110 When to Stay 111 Leaving the Right Way 112 Trust Your Unique Path 113 Chapter 8: Embrace the Power of Kindness 117 Walk in Others’ Shoes 118 How to Develop Empathy 120 Get to Know Your Team 121 Say Thank You and Mean It 123 Gratitude is Contagious 124 How to Show Gratitude 124 Create Fun and Joy 126 Exude Energy and Optimism 128 Keep Your Surroundings Positive 129 How to Foster Optimism in Yourself and Your Environment 130 Chapter 9: Take Care of What Matters 133 Protect Your Calendar 133 Meetings 135 The Should-Dos Trap 137 Be Your Own Top Priority 139 Put Your Family First 140 Make Health and Fitness a Priority 142 Work Out 143 Eat Right 145 Sleep More 145 Live Life to the Fullest 147 Acknowledgements 149 About the Author 151 Index 153

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword xi Definition of Career Transition xiii Introduction 1 Part One 11 Chapter 1: Serving as a People Leader Is a Privilege, Not a Rite of Passage 13 Chapter 2: Taking Stock of Your Experiences 25 Part Two 41 Chapter 3: Core Values Are the Essence of What Make You Happy 43 Chapter 4: Setting Long-Term and Short-Term Career Goals 57 Chapter 5: Addressing Where You Are, So You Are Ready for Where You Want to Go 73 Chapter 6: Relationships Are Still Everything 85 Part Three 101 Chapter 7: Building Your Career Strategy 103 Chapter 8: Your Personal and Professional “Experience” – A Deeper Look into Personal and Professional Branding 117 Part Four 129 Chapter 9: How to Bring It All Together and Put It Out in the World 131 Chapter 10: Embracing Your Voice in the Workplace 143 Chapter 11: The Truth about Salary Negotiation 155 Chapter 12: How to Know When It’s Time to Go 173 Chapter 13: Put It All Together 185 Acknowledgments 197 Index 199

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to manage this noisy world without it managing you. In Numb, distinguished author Dr. Charles R. Chaffin delivers a fun and evidence-based exploration of how you can devote more attention on what you believe is important while ignoring the distractions that increasingly permeate your life. Using research from cognitive, education, positive, and clinical psychology, the book identifies the sources of noise and distraction in this information age and how we can manage it in all aspects of our lives. You'll learn about: How experiences in technology, from social media to selfies to porn, impact our ability to engage and connect with othersThe news we consume and the impact of confirmation bias, filter bubbles, and tribalismHow FOMO and choice overload impact our decision-makingThe power of our attention in all aspects of our daily lives Perfect for anyone interested in the expanding impact of the information age on our collective psyche, ;Numb helps empower you to use technology and information not as a destination, but as a tool towards authenticity and empowerment.Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction 1: The Information Age 2: Can I Have Your Attention Please? 3: The News 4: Instagram Worthy 5: Who’s the Pigeon Now? 6: A Habit of Distraction 7: Tinder and I Are Registered at Amazon 8: Confirmation Bias 9: Compassion Fatigue 10: Too Much Information 11: FOMO 12: The Outrage Machine 13: Tribalism 14: Instant Gratification 15: Loneliness 16: Choice 17: Impulse Buying 18: Porn 19: Publisher or Platform? 20: Algorithms 21: Regaining the Feeling References

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Book SynopsisFuel your growth through some of your most valuable and strategic contacts Building sustainable relationships, both professionally and personally, is the biggest competitive advantage in a world where automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are eliminating the human experience, which is what creates emotional connections. In the newly revised and completely re-written third edition of Relationship Economics: Transform Your Most Valuable Business Contacts into Personal and Professional Success, renowned growth strategist, innovation consultant, and international speaker David Nour delivers an eye-opening discussion of how to prioritize and maximize your return on strategic relationships to fuel unprecedented professional and personal growth. Drawing on the author's extensive experience consulting with leaders of Fortune 500 clients, the book demonstrates how to invest in people for extraordinary returns. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how the global pandemic and its onslaught of disruptive forces are impacting every facet of digital, in-person, and global relationships. You'll also find: Actionable tactics to employ in relationship management, like Relationship Currency and Relationship CapitalDeep discussion of the fundamental measures of business relationshipsImpactful strategies for turning your contacts into better executions, performance, and results A must-read for executives, managers, and other business leaders, the third edition of Relationship Economics will also earn a place in the libraries of professionals seeking to improve their ability to attract, retain, and convert clients.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction: Welcome to the Age of Hybrid Relationships 1 Chapter 1 Networking = NOTworking 21 Chapter 2 Growth and Business Relationships 51 Chapter 3 Six Phases of Strategic Relationships 79 Chapter 4 Strategic Relationship Planning in Your Organization 117 Chapter 5 Reputation Capital and Professional Net Worth 155 Chapter 6 The Role of AI in Strategic Relationships 187 Chapter 7 Relationship Economics, Co- Create, and Curve Benders 213 About the Author 247 Other Books by David Nour 249 Index 253

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Book SynopsisWall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly,andUSA TodayBestsellerUnlock the power of flexible work with this practical how-to guide from the leadership of Slack and Future Forum The way we work has changed. The era of toiling from nine-to-five, five-days-a-week in the office is now a relic of the past, and is being replaced by a better wayflexible work. But flexibility means a lot more than a day or two a week to work from home: 93% of your employees want more flexibility in when, not just where, they work. They want choice and they are leaving their roles to find it. The most successful leaders will go much further than offering occasional remote workdaysthey will redesign every aspect of how work gets done, from defining how they measure organizational success to training their managers to make it happen. How the Future Works: Leading Flexible Teams to Do The Best Work of Their Lives offers a blueprint for using flexible work to unlock the potential of your people. The book offers the steps necessary to building the new principles and guardrails to empower flexible, high-performing teams. And it teaches readers to lead with purpose, to manage and measure differently, and to believe that by letting go, they'll get more back than they thought possible. How the Future Works explains how to: Establish leadership principles, commitments, and outcomes for truly flexible teamworkMeasure and assess productivity in a flexible workplaceReskill managers to ensure a level playing field for all employeesImplement the infrastructure necessary to make flexible work successful Using original research from Future Forum, a consortium by Slack, and global case studies from leading companies such as Levi Strauss & Co., Genentech, Royal Bank of Canada, and IBM, How the Future Works offers concrete solutions and practical steps for building high functioning teams of talented, engaged people by providing them with the flexibility and choice they need to do their best work.Trade Review"The wealth of concrete steps and research to back them up, plus some punchy writing, make this shine. In a sea of surveys on the future of work, this practical guide stands out."—Publishers WeeklyTable of ContentsForeword by Stewart Butterfield Introduction: The 9-to-5 Just Doesn’t Work for Us Anymore (and Maybe Never Did) Why Flexible Work Works How the Future Works: The 7 Steps to Getting There Step 1: Stand for Something: Agree on Purpose and Principles Step 2: Level the Playing Field: Create Guardrails for Behavior Step 3: Commit to How You’ll Work: Develop Team-Level Agreements Step 4: Experiment, Experiment, Experiment: Normalize a Culture of Learning Step 5: Create a Culture of Connection from Anywhere: Reimagine Your Headquarters Step 6: Train Your Leaders to Make It Work: Soft Skills Matter More Than Ever Step 7: Focus on the Outcomes: Avoid the Doom Loop and Embrace the Boom Loop Conclusion Resources: Your Flexible Work Toolkit Acknowledgments Cast of Experts About the Authors

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Book SynopsisThe best investment you can make is in yourself and your career Sort Your Career Out: And Make More Money is your go-to guide for building a career that you love. Dream jobs don''t just come along: you need to make them happen. And this is the book that will show you how, from creating the ultimate career strategy to getting paid what you''re really worth. (Hint: It''s not just about changing the font on your resume!) With tips and guidance from two of today''s top money and career experts, you''ll learn how to change jobs, secure a promotion, ask for a pay rise and much, much more. Whether you''re preparing for a job interview or you''re looking to make a radical change, Sort Your Career Out has the smart advice you need for earning more and winning at work. Inside you''ll find practical activities that will help boost your bankability and take you further, faster. Along the way, you''ll also follow diverse case studies from real employees: people

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Book SynopsisAN INSTANT WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERA guide for how to not only dream big, but also winboth in business and in lifefrom one of the most celebrated and successful women in America. For the first time ever, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Forbes' Richest Self-Made Woman Liz Elting shares her story on how she co-founded and grew TransPerfect, the billion-dollar translation and language solutions company that began as a dream in an NYU dorm room. In Dream Big and Win, Elting divulges practical and inspiring tips you can implement immediately, teaching why success is not solely about attaining and wielding power. Elting shows you that fulfilling your highest potential will require you to look beyond yourself. In her honest and often humorous narrative, Elting illustrates why actions are more important than mantras and why doing will always eclipse dreaming. This book is for anyone who has ever dreamed of translating their passion into purpose and creating something bigger than themselves.Trade Review"Doing will always eclipse dreaming, and Elting's frank and humorous recollections of lessons in entrepreneurship serve as a guide for anyone who seeks to fulfill their highest potential." –Inc. "This is the finest and most inspiring business book I have read in many years. The book is so nicely laid out and an effortless read! I could not put it down." –Thrive Global"I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone, not just in terms of business, but also to anyone looking to hear an inspiring story of someone who overcame many obstacles thrown in their path." –Irish Tech NewsTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 I Beginning to Dream 3 1 Creating 5 2 Perfecting 23 3 Risking 39 4 Growing 55 5 Overcoming 77 II Building the Business 95 6 Owning 97 7 Balancing 111 8 Competing 125 9 Investing 139 III Refining the Purpose 153 10 Communicating 155 11 Leading 173 12 Servicing 189 13 Hiring 203 IV Reinventing the Win 219 14 Pivoting 221 15 Giving 231 Notes 243 Acknowledgments 251 About the Author 255 Index 257

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Book SynopsisAn inspirational compilation of stories from successful Japanese professional women In Winding Paths to Success: Chart a Career in Uncertain Times, experienced management consultant Nobuko Kobayashi delivers an engaging and insightful discussion of the professional and personal successes of senior Japanese women executives, academics, and entrepreneurs who started their career in the late 80s to 90s, the dawn of gender equity at work in Japan. You'll discover how these remarkable people carved out a long and rewarding career in a challenging environment. The author describes the substantial diversity of Japanese professional life, exploring the rich and varied histories of women who are often stereotyped and relegated to a one-size-fits-all story. Their creative navigation amid uncertainties inspires anyone who wishes to establish a career in the highly volatile world of today. You'll also find: Personal and forthcoming stories from women executives Table of ContentsPrologue xi 1 Levity 1 Yuki Shingu Makes a Brilliant Comeback to IT Career After Nursing Care Leave 4 Japan—Almost Silent over #MeToo 14 Why Having Women at the Top Is Not Enough 18 2 Independence 23 Makiko Nakamori Approaches Corporate Governance with Resolve 26 Gender Diversity in Japan Inc. Must Blast Past Tokenism 34 Women Must Learn to Harness the Power of Networking 37 3 Purpose 43 Mami Kataoka Believes in the Power of Art to Change the World 46 Every Day Is International Men’s Day in Japan 56 Companies Must Face Up to the Downsides of Workplace Diversity 59 4 Altruism 67 Ayako Sonoda Inherits Altruism and Entrepreneurism Passed from Her Mother 70 Let’s Get Real About Female Equality in Corporate Japan 80 Rolling with the Punches Hurts Japanese Women 84 5 Conviction 91 Miyuki Suzuki Drives Change as Outsider from Within 94 Meetings with Women That “Take Too Long” Are a Good Thing 104 Kawaii Culture Hurts Japanese Women in Business 107 6 Leadership 111 Masami Katakura Realizes Her Leadership Potential with Help from a Mentor 114 Former Princess Mako’s Marriage Holds a Mirror to Japan 123 Japan’s Language Gender Divide Hurts Women at Work 126 7 Growth 131 Ryoko Nagata Stays Clear of Cigarettes in a Tobacco Company 134 Japan Must Break the Glass Fence Keeping Mothers at Home 143 Japanese Companies Must Capitalize on the Gender Gap Disclosure Rule 146 8 Curiosity 153 Noriko Osumi Normalizes Women in Science 156 Japan Needs More STEM Research, Not Tours, to Revive Innovation 167 Women Can Help Revive Innovation for Japan Inc. 171 9 Ambition 179 Yumi Narushima Returns to Benesse After Running a Girls’ School 182 Japan Must Reform Its Antiquated Marriage Laws 195 Japan’s Miss Contests Reflect Society’s High Demands on Women 198 10 Competence 205 Masae Yamanaka Builds Career in Sales Traversing Four Companies 208 C-Suite: The Last Frontier for Foreigners Eyeing Japan Inc. 223 Can Japan Have Prosperity Without Growth? 226 11 Homecoming 233 Chikako Matsumoto, World Bank Alum, Thrives at Japanese Trust Bank 236 Japanese Companies Can No Longer Expect Lifetime Loyalty from Workers 250 Gender Equity Is Coming to Japan’s Workplaces 253 12 Resilience 259 Yasuko Gotoh Breaks Ground for Women Career Bureaucrats 262 Japanese Businesswomen Need More Than a Place at the Table 277 Employers Should Encourage Risk- Taking to Beat Impostor Syndrome 281 Acknowledgments 287 Index 291

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Book SynopsisCREATE A HIGH-PERFORMING TEAM BY EMPLOYING EFFECTIVE CHANGE MANAGEMENT Do you want to improve your current workplace or organization? Organization Development can teach you what steps you can take to achieve your goals. You'll follow Chuji, a store manager at an automobile company who's been sent to a troubled dealership branch and learn from the challenges he faces as he implements a series of managerial changes only to meet resistance and hostility from employees and leaders. You'll also learn about: How to overcome obstacles and resistance to organizational change How to employ the principles of visibility, communication, and visioning while leveraging the strengths of your team The science of organizational development Managing Change is an indispensable roadmap to effective change management that will help you shift the mindset of your team members from individualism to one focused on the good oTable of ContentsIntroduction 9 Prologue Problems Keep Happening Yet the Workplace Stays the Same Story 1 The Unchanging Workplace 16 1-1 The Human Side of Workplaces and Organizations 34 The Hard and Soft Sides of an Organization / Why Managing the Human Side Is Important 1-2 Technical Problems and Adaptive Challenges 39 There Are Two Sides to a Problem / Common Leader and Manager Mistakes 1-3. Adaptive Challenges and Organization Development 43 Problems in the Human Side Include Adaptive Challenges Part 1 What Is Organization Development? Story 2 Meeting a Supporter of Organization Development 46 2-1 What Exactly Is Organization Development? 65 Organization Development Is a “Label” / Defining Organization Development 2-2 Steps in Organization Development 69 How to Deal with Adaptive Challenges / The Three Steps in Organization Development / Organization Development Step 1: Seeing the Problem / Organization Development Step 2: Serious Discussion / Organization Development Step 3: Building a Future 2-3 What Exactly Is a Discussion? 80 Discussion Means Two-way Communication Where Meaning Is Conveyed / The Four Levels of Two-way Communication / Level 1: Polite Conversation / Level 2: Debate / Level 3: Introspective Discussion / Level 4: Productive Discussion / Discussion Levels and the Three Steps of Organization Development Part 2 The Core Team as an Agent of Change Story 3 Building a Core Team 94 3-1. The Importance of Trying to See What You Don’t See 111 The Difficulty of Trying to Understand the Feelings of Someone Before You / What Is Needed to See the Human Side? 3-2 The Core Team to Propel Change 115 Propelling and Suppressing Change / A Core Team to Increasingly Propel Change 3-3 Propelling Organization Development 120 Roles Needed Besides the Core Team / Transformation Leader / Organization Development Supporter / Sponsor 3-4. Process Consultation—How Do Supporters Support Organization Development? 126 The Three Styles of Support / The Specialist Style: Teaching Solution Strategies and Giving Information / Doctor-Patient Style: Diagnosis and Prescription / Process Consultation Style: Participatory Support / An Example of Process Consultation Support / Building a Support Relationship as a Participant Part 3 From Individual Work to Cooperation Story 4 Toward Being Able to Teach Each Other 134 4-1 Moving from Individual Work to Cooperation 157 Why Work Is Being Done Individually / The Shortcomings of Individual Work / From Individual to Cooperative Work 4-2 Expanding Organization Development 164 Structured and Unstructured Organization Development / Increasing the Power of the Core Team to Transform Itself 4-3 Dealing with Resistance to Change 169 Resistance to Change Is Healthy / Dealing with Negative Reactions / Building Successful Experiences through Small Attempts Part 4 Changing the Individual Mindset Story 5 Outgrowing Focus on Individual Work and Achievements 176 5-1 Differences in Mindsets 192 The Achievement Mindset Dominates Businesses / Moving from the Achievement Mindset to the Organization Development Mindset 5-2 Discussion with People You’re in Conflict with 197 The Pattern in Connections That Don’t Go Well / Discussing and Building a Cooperative Relationship with People You’re in Conflict with / Using Appreciative Inquiry (AI) in Discussions Part 5 Deepening and Expansion throughout the Organization as a Whole Story 6 From Confrontation to Cooperation 204 6-1 Implementing Cooperation within a Group 221 How Conflicts and Confrontation Are Born in a Group / The Mindset Needed in Building Cooperative Relationships within a Group 6-2 The Growth and Development of an Organization or Workplace 227 What Is Self-organization? / Deepening Organization Development and the Growth and Development of an Organization or Workplace / Constant Discussion and Pursuit Epilogue What Does It Mean for an Organization to Change? 236 Afterword 243 References 245

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Book SynopsisCreate a profitable, sustainable business while improving yourself and your community In Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs: 11 Powerful Lessons To Thrive in Business and Lead a Balanced Life, business strategist Alex Brueckmann presents a collection of practical and insightful resources that walk you through how to grow a profitable business while maintaining a healthy and fulfilling life. You'll learn to run your company while, at the same time, contributing to and improving a community and world we all want to live in. In the book, industry leaders offer hyper-specific and actionable advice about issues that dominate the thoughts of every business leader and owner at one point or another, from how to implement environmentally and socially sustainable practices to building high-performance workplace cultures and setting optimal pricing strategies in environments of high inflation. You'll also find: Frequently overlooked perspectives and unfamiliar Table of ContentsIntroduction: Why I Compiled This Book and Who It Is For vii Theme I Three Essential Hard Skills Every Business Leader Should Master 1 Chapter 1 Creating a Winning Business Strategy—It’s Easier Said Than Done 5 Chapter 2 The Smartest Way to Boost Profits Is Clever Pricing 25 Chapter 3 Creating Value and a Sustainable Impact for Your Business 43 Theme II How Businesses Shape Impactful Cultures Through Leadership 63 Chapter 4 Mastering Disruption and the Future of Work 67 Chapter 5 Six Components to Build a HighPerformance Culture 87 Chapter 6 Creating an Impact Culture 105 Chapter 7 How to Make Conflict Resolution Easier and More Productive 125 Theme III Self-Care: The Secret Sauce for Leading a Fulfilling Life and Successful Business 145 Chapter 8 Self-Leadership and Leading in Challenging Times 149 Chapter 9 Creating a Balanced Life That You Love 163 Chapter 10 Whole Person Self-Awareness: The Key to Transformation 183 Chapter 11 Four Powerful Mindset Shifts to Help You Conquer Love, Overcome Death, and Succeed in Business 205 Notes 219 Acknowledgments 223 About the Author 225

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Book SynopsisYou''ll get there faster if you just slow down Master Your Mind offers a bit of perspective and a lot of insight for anyone seeking long-term success. Success in business is spelled M-O-R-E: better results, faster growth, more revenue, greater efficiency. Do more. Make more. Achieve more. And do it now. Eventually, ambition turns to stress, then to frenzy, then to emptiness as once-ambitious workers endlessly trudge the hamster wheel chasing the next promotion. While top-level performance is the holy grail of business at all levels, there is another, much better way to achieve it: slow down. Yes, you read that rightS-L-O-W. This is your permission to jump off of the hamster wheel. Slowing down is not a luxury, it is a necessity. A frenetic brain simply doesn't perform at optimal levels. By maintaining a snail''s pace, you actually achieve better resultsat rocket speedbecause you''re firing on all cylinders. You''ll think of new things, approach old probleTable of ContentsIntroduction ix Part I Slow Down Your Brain: Let an Elephant Do Your Work for You 1 Chapter 1- Slowing Down, Speeding Up, and Your “Runaway Brain” What Are We Talking About? 5 Chapter 2- Understanding and Harnessing Your Subconscious Brain 15 Chapter 3- Understanding and Harnessing Your Brain Wave Patterns 39 Chapter 4- Your Brain’s Unhelpful Default Settings 51 Chapter 5- The 2-Millimeter Principle and the Recipe for a Breakthrough 59 Part II Slow Down the Game: Counterintuitive Strategies and Tactics That Really Work 73 Chapter 6- Master Your Mind by Mastering Your Input: Programming Your Mind for Automatic Results 77 Chapter 7- Master Your Mind by Mastering the Voices in Your Head 97 Chapter 8- Master Your Mind with the Ridiculous Power of Clarity 109 Chapter 9- Master Your Mind by Mastering Your Week: The Two-Hour Solution 119 Chapter 10- Master Your Mind by Mastering the Art of No 137 Chapter 11- Master Your Mind by Mastering Your Environment: Declutter 151 Chapter 12- Master Your Mind by Mastering Your Body: Take Care of Yourself 161 Chapter 13- Master Your Mind by Mastering Silence and Presence: Shut Up and Listen 169 Chapter 14- Master Your Mind by Getting Micro: Start Small and Improve Incrementally 177 Chapter 15- Mastering Passion and Excellence 189 Conclusion: Next Steps: What to Do from Here? 197 Resource Guide 205 About the Authors 209 Index 211

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Book SynopsisWhy do so many business books feel useless the moment they come in contact with your day job? Business books often contradict one another, each providing advice that''s only helpful some of the time, and exhaustingly, your boss is going to cherry pick only the books that suit their way of working. Additionally, too often leadership books push fundamentally changing your personality to look like some idealized leader, often some dude. That dude may not even be a business leader! They might be a marine, a mountain climber, or a politician. Their stories might inspire you to summit Everest, but they''re not going to help you figure out the looming company merger or what to do with that struggling manager In Leadership Wise, Chief Product Officer at Podium, John Foreman, delivers a different and refreshingly practical take on business leadership. The author moves beyond what a leader should look like, to discuss how you can make better decisionsTable of ContentsA Few Things Up Front xv Chapter 1 Business Books Suck 1 Context Is Everything: Do Things That [Don’t?] Scale 6 What If I Said That Bad Leaders Are Too Consistent? 11 Introducing Wisdom Literature 12 The Facebook Uncle Dilemma 14 Chapter 2 Let’s Warm Up! Ten Business Choices Where One Option and Its Opposite Both Have Merit 19 Let’s Take a “Walk Around the Business” 22 People 24 A Players vs. B Players 25 Accountability vs. Blamelessness 30 Inputs vs. Outputs 34 Far vs. Fast 36 Process 39 Speed vs. Order 40 Specialization vs. Generalization 41 Top Down vs. Bottom Up 45 Product 49 Good vs. Great 50 Bundling vs. Unbundling 52 Build vs. Buy 55 I Didn’t Give You Answers; I Gave You Options 57 Let’s Do a Little Exercise 59 Chapter 3 Generating Options 61 Let’s Get This Out of the Way: Consult Yourself 64 Consult Your Co- workers and Customers 66 Set Expectations in These Conversations: You’re Just Gathering Input 67 Consult Your Network 69 Go Ahead, Read the Business Books! 70 Management by Metaphor 71 What Are My Levers? Chart Options Against Your Decision Levers 79 Using All the Parts of the Animal 81 Pull a “10th Man Rule” 82 Checking In on Our Exercise 84 Wisdom Literature Would Suggest None of These Options Is “Wrong” 84 Isn’t This Overkill? “Paralysis by Analysis” 85 Over- confidently Incorrect 86 This Needn’t Take Long 86 Analysis Paralysis Is All About Objectives, Not Options 87 Chapter 4 What’s Your Objective? 89 A Problem Isn’t a Priority 91 Two Words to Know and Love: Minimize and Maximize 93 Is It Possible to Love Two Objectives at the Same Time? 96 Turn Priorities Into Constraints 100 Chapter 5a A Brief Interlude 103 There’s Plenty of Book Left! 104 Chapter 5 Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself 107 Going Deeper with Data 108 Is an Anecdote Data? 109 Quantitative vs. Qualitative Who Wants Pretty Good Pizza? 110 Priorities and Constraints Come First 112 You Know What They Say About Assumptions 112 Default to Learning Fast and Iterating 113 Not All Who Wander Are Lost 114 One- way vs. Two- Way Doors or Are They Streets? Two- Way Things 117 Do a Premortem 121 Blazing Through Covering Your Ass 127 Chapter 6 Making the Most of Execution 129 Make Your Decisions “Fully Loaded” 131 “Use All the Parts of the Animal” 133 Establish Success and Failure Criteria Up Front 135 Be Transparent, But Commit to the Bit! 139 Transparency Costs You Nothing 140 What’s “My Part of Our Whole?” 142 Commit to the Bit 143 There Is No Separation of Mind and Body 144 Chapter 7 “Keeping It Real” 147 Emotions Are Shortcuts 148 Diving a Little Deeper into My Knee- Jerk Reactions 150 All Feelings Are Valid. Always Acting Out of Them Is Neither Authentic nor Beneficial 155 A Process for Becoming Increasingly Authentic 157 Start with Post Facto Reflection 160 Positive Reinforcement Is the Feedback Loop That May in Fact Change You 163 That’s Cool. But It Doesn’t Apply to Me 164 Enough with This Woo- Woo Feelings Stuff 166 Chapter 8 Shaping the Company for Success 167 Company Culture and Values 168 Culture Is a Sum of Our Values, Explicit and Implicit 169 Good Leaders Actively Check On and Shape Their Culture to Produce Better Decisions 171 Culture Eats Decision- Making for Breakfast 173 So How Do We Eat Culture for Breakfast? 175 Making Implicit Values Explicit 179 People: Hiring, Managing, Promoting, and Firing 183 Hire People Who’ve Read and Like This Book 183 Give Less Responsibility to Those Who Make Poor Decisions. Give More to Those Who Make Great Decisions 185 Scale Your Impact 188 Conclusion 189 Acknowledgments 195 About the Author 197 Index 199

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Book SynopsisMike Bryon is an expert in psychometrics and training solutions, based in Newhaven, UK. He is the author of many testing books, including How to Pass Graduate Psychometric Tests, The Graduate Psychometric Test Workbook, How to Pass Advanced Numeracy Tests, The Advanced Numeracy Test Workbook and How to Pass the Civil Service Qualifying Tests all published by Kogan Page.Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Psychometric tests – What are they?; Chapter - 02: How to pass psychometric tests and how to use this book; Chapter - 03: Verbal reasoning; Chapter - 04: Numerical reasoning; Chapter - 05: Personality questionnaires; Chapter - 06: Non-verbal reasoning, mechanical comprehension and data interpretation; Chapter - 07: Answers and explanations

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Book SynopsisVal Wright is a US based innovation and leadership consultant working with clients including Starbucks, LinkedIn, Microsoft, the Financial Times and the LA Lakers. She is based in California, USA. She is a regular contributor to CNBC Inc, Fox Business News, Business Insider, Fast Company, MSN, Reuters, the LA Times.Trade Review"As the CEO of my own STREAM foundation and creator of STEM-based cooking classes and workshops, the advice in this book is super valuable. It is full of new ways of how to put your customers at the heart of your company, manage your external media relationships, and lead with purpose, heart, and passion. As a 16-year-old business owner, Words That Work gives me the playbook for continuing to grow my business to new heights! Your work, advice, and tools are priceless information for any business entrepreneur. " * Simone Bridges, CEO, Goddess Food Factory, Founder, Simone Bridges Inspires Inc. *"Val Wright has made the ultimate guide to business communication. Words That Work is full of suggestions and alternative statements that open up communication. I am excited to have this new tool that will help me improve my ability to ask questions and affirm what others are saying." * Rachel Canales, Chief of Staff, Global Accounts / Chief Customer Advocate, Lenovo *"Val Wright has been an immensely valuable strategic advisor to me surrounding innovation and leadership through acquisitions and an IPO. I have considered her previous books required reading for any executive responsible for leading people through growth and change, and her clear, insightful voice will put her new book on the top of my recommended reading list. In her characteristic style, Wright provides candid advice every leader needs to navigate innovation, communicate with impact, harness emotions, and actively manage external and internal communications. The easy-to-read format addresses the many situations executives will go through when they are asked to create outcomes that stretch beyond the current trajectory of the business." * John Schneider, Chief Marketing Officer, Betterworks *"Val Wright's third book sets us on a path to the essential art of truth-telling in business. I've used Wright's words in many situations and it's true, they do just work! The practical examples in this book will allow every leader to speak more boldly, which will grow their business and career." * Susan Potter, Vice President of Digital Experience, Hootsuite *"This book is a culmination of the wise counsel Val Wright has given me over the last few years. Just the right words at the exact right moment. Every leader needs to read this book and benefit from its confidence-building positivity. The world needs to hear from more incredible, badass, uplifting women like Val Wright. " * Ronalee Zarate-Bayani, Chief Marketing Officer, Newlight Technologies *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Creating a Company of Truth Tellers; Chapter - 02: Setting the Right Hurdle Height; Chapter - 03: Getting Others to Cooperate; Chapter - 04: Creative Internal Communications; Chapter - 05: Customers at the Heart of Your Company; Chapter - 06: It’s a Lovely Day for a Moonshot; Chapter - 07: How to Love Your Anger and Other Emotions; Chapter - 08: Taking the Boredom Out of Your Board of Directors; Chapter - 09: Turning Investor and Media Interactions to Your Advantage; Chapter - 10: Creating Your Perfect Executive Launch; Chapter - 11: Creating Your Playbook for Success;

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Book SynopsisSara Tate is an advertising industry titan. Formerly CEO of TBWA London, she was voted Best Leader in Marketing by Women in Marketing Awards and won Campaign's Female Frontier Award. An accredited Executive Coach and Brand Consultant, she co-hosts The Rebuilders podcast and is based in London, UK.Anna Vogt is a highly awarded swimmer and advertising strategist. She is the Chief Strategy Officer at VMLY&R London and co-hosts the Rebuilders podcast. With a regular column in Campaign, she has featured in Huff Post, Management Today and Creative Bite. She is based in London, UK.Trade Review"The book is celebration of the bumps in the road as part of the journey. The Rebuilders gives an important and relatable insight into how to pick ourselves up after setbacks. An honest, enjoyable read!" * Bruce Daisley, bestselling author of The Joy of Work, and former Twitter VP *"This is a modern-day Stoic's handbook, and all the more necessary and welcome for it. It is a book for anyone who has noticed the deep truth of John Lennon's line that 'Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans'." * Rory Sutherland, Ted Talk sensation And Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, author of Alchemy, The Surprising Power Of Ideas That Don’t Make Sense *"A truly interesting and helpful combination of well-researched theory, vivid examples and down-to-earth practice. Written in a very accessible style, this book will help reassure you that, even in the darkest of times, you can get the brightest insights about yourself... and so do more than you ever imagined you could." * Rita Clifton, CBE *"At every turn I found myself thinking differently about certain situations at work, in life. It made my brain hurt in the best possible way. The perfect mixture of stats, science, stories, celebs and super-helpful tools to help us rebuild whatever mess we've got ourselves into." * Caroline Pay, CCO (Chief Creative Officer), Headspace *"Gone are the days of linear smooth career development and business growth. The Rebuilders teaches you to embrace change and step up to the occasion every time. This is a must-read for anyone keen to navigate and thrive in the uncertain world we live in." * Dr Sarah Wood, OBE, Digital Entrepreneur, Investor, and author of Stepping Up *"Throughout my life, I have instinctively used failure, setbacks, prejudice and bigotry as fuel to drive me forward. Finally, we have a body of work in this book that can help us lean into such headwinds consciously and objectively. The lessons laid out within this book are universally relevant and immediately applicable. Brava team. This is a book to read, re-read and then read again." * Jonathan Mildenhall, Co-founder and Chair TWENTYFIRSTCENTURYBRAND, former Airbnb Global CMO *"Loss and failure are inevitable on the road to success. The Rebuilders acts as a vital guide for anyone on that journey." * Clive Woodward, England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup Winning Head Coach *"What a clever and uplifting book, full of practical and informed advice on resilience and silver linings." * Dame Cilla Snowball *"Now, more than ever, leaders need resilience, and this is a thought-provoking approach to building it." * Mark Read, CEO, WPP *"The Rebuilders is a manual for survival in a chaotic world. How to define success? How to find certainty in uncertain times? And why ultimately adversity is a necessary ingredient in achieving any goal. Anna Vogt and Sara Tate explore human stories we can all learn from on our own quests to build the lives and careers we want." * Kathryn Parsons, MBE, Co-founder of Decoded *"It takes courage and empathy, especially during a pandemic, to invest energy and time in giving back by creating a book such as this. The same courage and empathy that propels contemporary leaders to build a more human, equal and sustainable world." * Cristiana Falcone, Strategic Adviser, Investor, Philanthropist *"The authors have captured the zeitgeist in this book, reimagining the role that setbacks can play in moving the world forwards. We live in transitionary times, when work and life no longer follow predictable linear paths. This is a guide to navigating the new world of both chutes and ladders, showing us to how to learn and benefit from both life's ups and downs. A must read for anyone who wants to confront the reality of modern life and learn to thrive rather than survive!" * James Fox, MD Head of Global Brand Strategy, Goldman Sachs *Table of Contents Section - ONE: Reframing your setback; Chapter - 01: When is a setback not a setback?; Chapter - 02: It’s all about now; Chapter - 03: Ignore the uncontrollable; Chapter - 04: Stop peeking into the past; Section - TWO: How to tackle comebacks; Chapter - 05: Whose fault is it anyway?; Chapter - 06: The glass is neither half-empty nor half-full; Chapter - 07: Don’t wait to know it all; Chapter - 08: The unfair reputation of taking it slowly; Chapter - 09: All paths lead through failure; Chapter - 10: Flexibility will fix it; Chapter - 11: In pace lies power; Chapter - 12: Finding certainty in uncertain times; Chapter - 13: Not all success is successful; Chapter - 14: Let’s all get uncomfortable together; Chapter - 15: Making your catastrophe your calling (card); Chapter - 16: Suffering alone isn’t as productive as suffering together; Section - THREE: Comebacks are for life; Chapter - 17: Rebuilds are a process, not a project; Chapter - 18: Rebuilding is the future; Chapter - 19: References

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Book SynopsisJohn Adair is acknowledged internationally as an authority on leadership, based in Guildford, UK. The world's first Professor of Leadership Studies, he advises organizations and has received the Lifetime Achievement in Leadership Award. He is the author of the bestselling classics Not Bosses But Leaders, The John Adair Lexicon of Leadership and The Inspirational Leader, all published by Kogan Page.Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: What you have to be; Chapter - 02: What you have to know; Chapter - 03: What you need to do; Chapter - 04: How to turn the core leadership functions into skills; Chapter - 05: How to develop yourself as a leader; Chapter - 06: How to lead at the strategic level; Chapter - 07: How to grow leaders in your organization; Chapter - 08: Appendix; Chapter - 90: Further reading

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Book SynopsisChris Griffiths is founder and CEO of OpenGenius, and world-leading expert on the application of innovation and Mind Mapping. He has helped drive business growth for thousands worldwide, including teams and individuals from Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies, the United Nations and Nobel Laureates. His is based in Cardiff, Wales.Melina Costi is a professional business writer with a background in marketing management. She has co-authored several books. She is based in Cheshire, UK.Caragh Medlicott is a full-time freelance writer and a Senior Editor at Wales Arts Review, based in Cardiff, Wales.Trade Review"Chris Griffiths and his work to help support creativity and neurodiversity is making a difference to the lives of many. This book sheds light on how important neurodivergent thinking is in team creativity. Neurodiversity in Business knows that bringing your authentic self to work allows for improved diversity of thought and that's better client outcomes." * Dan Harris, CEO, Neurodiversity in Business *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: Thinking About Your Thinking; Chapter - 01: The Decision Radar; Chapter - 02: Common thinking errors - Selective thinking; Chapter - 03: Common thinking errors - Reactive thinking; Chapter - 04: Common thinking errors - Assumptive thinking; Section - TWO: The Solution Finder; Chapter - 05: The context for creative problem solving; Chapter - 06: The Solution Finder Step 1 - Understanding; Chapter - 07: The Solution Finder Step 2 - Ideation; Chapter - 08: The Solution Finder Step 2 - Ideation toolkit; Chapter - 09: The Solution Finder Step 3 - Analysis; Chapter - 10: The Solution Finder Step 4 - Direction; Section - THREE: The End of the Beginning; Chapter - 11: Commit to ‘thinking differently’; Chapter - 12: Creative leadership; Chapter - 13: Conclusion - Where do you go from here?

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Book SynopsisPetra Velzeboer is a renowned mental health expert, keynote speaker and CEO of PVL, a mental health consultancy. She is also a psychotherapist with an MSc in Psychodynamics of Human Development and is a qualified ORSC & CTI Certified Coach.She grew up in the infamous Children of God cult and so her first-hand experiences of trauma, struggle and overcoming make her uniquely positioned to highlight the importance of mental wellbeing both at work and in our personal lives. Petra Velzeboer is based in London, UK.Trade Review"Navigate the tangled web of mental health and its relationship to modern work life." * Vernon Bainton, Chief Medical Officer, Havas Lynx Group *"Petra brings through a reality and pragmatism when it comes to finding your wellness in this busy, chaotic world we live and work in. Written from the heart and spoken with care." * Kirstin Furber, People Director, Channel 4 *"This book brings inspiration, practical thinking and true thought leadership that I would recommend to anyone who wants a new angle on how to view their wellbeing at work." * Stella Smith, CEO & founder, pirkx *"Petra offers empowering practices for claiming ourselves, our wellbeing, and our communities. I felt energized and hopeful reading Petra's book. You will too." * Dr Ardeshir Mehran, psychologist and author *"This book guides the reader through an exploration of how our personal and professional lives are interconnected, allowing us to embrace the idea of focusing on ourselves in order to achieve success at work." * Miriam Zylberglait Lisigurski, MD, FACP *"Petra is in a class of her own! Her passion is focused on helping others and her approach comes from a place of lived experience - an experience that she shares so transparently and unabashedly. This is all reflected in this book and what makes it such a solid, authentic source." * Rondette Amoy Smith, Head of Diversity & Inclusion, EMEA, Nomura *"Begin With You is a must-read for virtually anyone: whether you are wanting to build a mental health strategy, are an entrepreneur or business owner, or are just interested in practical steps to improve your own mental health. Petra's approach can benefit us all." * Hannah Meredith, Health and Wellbeing Partner, MVF Global *"We know a lot about investing in our success, but do we know and talk enough about investing in our mental health? Are we even listening? Petra Velzeboer leads the way and shines a light through the maze of tools and set constructs defined by employers and medical professionals. This book is lively, passionate, somehow even intimate at times where it feels like a cosy conversation with a friend." * Eva-Christie Bessala, Director, Global Clients Pricing and Procurement, PwC *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Why me?; Chapter - 02: Why you?; Chapter - 03: Learning to think for ourselves; Chapter - 04: Stress, burnout and mental illness; Chapter - 05: Maintenance, attitude and living a good life now; Chapter - 06: Supporting others; Chapter - 07: Internal activism and changing the world of work; Chapter - 08: Practical tactics and strategies; Chapter - 09: Conclusion; Chapter - 10: References;

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Book SynopsisColin Barrow is a Visiting Fellow at Cranfield University and the former Head of the Enterprise Group. Over the past 40 years, he has lectured and researched in business schools across the world. He is also the author of The Business Plan Workbook, The 30 Day MBA, The 30 Day MBA in Finance and The 30 Day MBA in International Business and Supply Chain Management. He is based in Cornwall, UKTable of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Introduction to marketing; Chapter - 02: Buyer behaviour; Chapter - 03: Marketing strategy; Chapter - 04: Products and services; Chapter - 05: Advertising and promotion; Chapter - 06: Place and distribution; Chapter - 07: Pricing; Chapter - 08: People: managing the marketing organization; Chapter - 09: Maths for marketing; Chapter - 10: Marketing and the law; Chapter - 11: Marketing plans and budgets;

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Book SynopsisDr Jessica Barker is an award-winning global leader in cyber security and a popular keynote speaker. She is co-founder and co-CEO of Cygenta, where she influences cyber security awareness, behaviour and culture in organizations around the world. Jessica Barker has been named one of the top 20 most influential women in cyber security in the UK and is the Chair of ClubCISO. She is based in London, UK.Trade Review"Whether you're an aspiring professional planning a career in cybersecurity or a board member needing to secure your organization, this book offers a goldmine of insights. Its accessible language and actionable advice make it a valuable resource for anyone." -- Mikko Hypponen, technology speaker and authorTable of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: Why Cyber Security?; Chapter - 01: What cyber security is; Chapter - 02: Why it is important; Section - TWO: The technical side of cyber security; Chapter - 03: Technical vulnerabilities Section - THREE: The human side of cyber security; Chapter - 04: Why people are so important in cyber security; Chapter - 05: Social engineering; Chapter - 06: Attacks that utilize social engineering; Section - FOUR: The physical side of cyber security; Chapter - 07: Why physical space matters in cyber security; Chapter - 08: Attacks on the individual; Chapter - 09: Attacks on organizations; Chapter - 10: Nation state cyber security - Geopolitics; Section - FIVE: The future of cyber security and what it means for your career; Chapter - 11: Cyber security in different industries; Chapter - 12: Cyber security at the board level; Chapter - 13: The variety of cyber security careers; Chapter - 14: Pursuing a cyber security career

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Book SynopsisLucy Brazier OBE is one of the world's leading authorities on administrative and assistant skills. She is CEO of Marcham Publishing and Publisher of Executive Support Magazine, a training magazine dedicated to the development of administrative professionals.She was awarded an OBE in recognition of her services to office professionals in 2021. She has also received an Honorary Fellowship to the Institute of Administrative Management and is based in London, UK.Trade Review"The Modern-Day Assistant is a must read book. I loved reading it. Lucy delivers a truly knowledgeable, heart driven book for assistants and their leaders." -- Samantha Cox, COO, Denny Group and former EA to Sir Richard Branson"Essential reading for elevating your presence and role. Pulsating with invaluable information and guidance, this book will empower you to become an indispensable force in an ever-changing landscape of the Assistant role." -- Libby Moore, Former Chief Of Staff to Oprah Winfrey"This book has the potential to change not only individual careers but entire organizations. Readers will find themselves rapidly turning the pages to digest the knowledgeable, confident and encouraging mentorship of Lucy Brazier." -- Ann Hiatt, Leadership Strategist, Former EA to Jeff Bezos and former Chief-of-Staff to Eric Schmidt"Prepare to be inspired, equipped, and motivated as you dive into the pages of The Modern Day Assistant. This book will inspire you to reach new heights of excellence and become an invaluable asset to any organization." -- Helen Monument, Chair, World Administrators AllianceTable of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: A changing world and your place in it; Chapter - 02: The network is all powerful; Chapter - 03: The assistant as an influential leader; Chapter - 04: Communication, the key to advancement; Chapter - 05: Quality conversations, office politics and emotional intelligence; Chapter - 06: Building powerful partnerships; Chapter - 07: So, you think you’re strategic?; Chapter - 08: The productivity piece; Chapter - 09: The future is hybrid; Chapter - 10: Project management; Chapter - 11: The problem is not the problem; Chapter - 12: Stress: how to stop the overwhelm; Chapter - 13: Book club questions;

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Book SynopsisAdam Ross Nelson is a data science consultant and career coach based in Washington D.C. As a consultant, he provides insights on data science, machine learning and data governance. He previously worked as a data scientist at The Common Application.Having transitioned into the data science field from his career as an attorney, he offers workshops, talks and online courses for those looking to develop their data science skills, pivot their career or improve their career trajectory.Trade Review"Value-packed on every page. Everything you need to break into data science is covered. Nelson also offers various technical examples through code to ensure every concept is thoroughly understood. I Highly recommend this book to both data science beginners and seasoned practitioners." -- Derrick Mwiti, Machine Learning Developer"This book has it all! From the history of data science to practical examples for how to grow your data career. I wish I had this book when I was starting out. It's a must-read for anyone trying to break into data science." -- Asa Howard, data analyst and educator"A work of immense practicality and intellect, which serves as both an extensive guide for novices and a valuable reference for seasoned practitioners." -- Stuart Flint, Chief Data Scientist, Yomp and Cloudify Legal"Provides a clear, vibrant guide to all things data. This book engages the reader in a comprehensive exploration of data science. Nelson approaches the topic with humility, clearly sketching both the possibilities and limits of data science." -- Julie F. Mead, Professor Emerita, University of Wisconsin-Madison"This is not just a book-it's an invitation to understand and immerse yourself in the world of data science. It artfully discusses ethics, data culture, and the processes that help data science provide immense business value." -- Diogo Resende"Data science guru Adam Ross Nelson thoughtfully discusses key fundamentals of data science - including AI and machine learning - so that you can learn and apply the concepts no matter how the field evolves." -- Kristina 'KP' Powers"If you are thinking about making a career move into data science, then pick up this book before you get on that path." -- Mark Paige, Professor & Chair, Department of Public Policy, UMass-DarthmouthTable of Contents Section - SECTION ONE: Getting oriented; Chapter - 01: The untold history of data science; Chapter - 02: Genres and flavours of analysis; Chapter - 03: Data culture and the data science process; Section - SECTION TWO: Getting going; Chapter - 04: Data science examples in production; Chapter - 05: A weekend crash course; Section - SECTION THREE: Data science for clients; Chapter - 06: The client, the project and the data; Chapter - 07: Topic analysis; Chapter - 08: Regression; Chapter - 09: Classification; Chapter - 10: Sentiment analysis; Section - SECTION FOUR: Tools of the trade; Chapter - 11: Data sources; Chapter - 12: Data visualization; Chapter - 13: Python + R; Chapter - 14: Retrospective / prospective

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Book SynopsisAdrian Bilan is the Director of User Experience (UX) for UK/EMEA at CBRE, the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. He is a seasoned and renowned UX designer, with over two decades of experience in the industry and he offers a unique perspective on the intersections between UX and other disciplines. Throughout his career he has worked with start-ups, Fortune 500 companies and previously ran his own design studio. He is based in London, UK.Trade Review"A comprehensive description of the cardinal elements of the UX design process providing the knowledge and tools necessary to become a UX designer." -- Andrea Picchi, Head of Design and Research, Kroo Bank"A must-read book for anyone looking to up-skill in UX, no matter your level." -- Tom Scott, CEO and founder, Verified"Inspiring and insightful. A definitive guide to understanding UX design." -- Nick Read, Product Leader"Adrian shares a wealth of practical insights through this engaging, thoughtful and easy-to-read book." -- Ersan Hakki, Group Head of Agile Delivery, ITVTable of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction: How to use this book; Section - PART ONE: Why UX? Chapter - 01: What is UX?; Chapter - 02: Why is UX important?; Chapter - 03: Roles in UX; Section - PART TWO: UX Processes; Chapter - 04: Getting Started; Chapter - 05: Research; Chapter - 06: Design; Chapter - 07: Validation; Section - PART THREE: UX Tools; Chapter - 08: Research tools; Chapter - 09: UI tools; Chapter - 10: Project management tools; Section - PART FOUR: Scaling UX; Chapter - 11: Design systems; Section - PART FIVE: UX in practice; Chapter - 12: Product development process; Chapter - 13: Working in a cross-functional team; Section - PART SIX: Becoming a UX designer; Chapter - 14: The UX mindset; Chapter - 15: UX career paths; Chapter - 16: The UX portfolio; Chapter - 17: Conclusion;

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Book SynopsisGemma Dale is a HR Director, Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, Fellow of the HEA and speaker and writer on a variety of topics including employee engagement, flexible working and wellbeing. She is the author of Flexible Working also published by Kogan Page. She is also lecturer in the Business School at Liverpool John Moores University and runs her own business, The Work Consultancy where she focuses on policy development, flexible working and wellbeing. She is based in Liverpool, UK.

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Book SynopsisMike Clayton has had a long career as a project manager, consultant, educator, and writer. Formerly a senior manager at Deloitte, he has trained tens of thousands of managers throughout the UK and beyond. Now, he writes, speaks, and makes videos about project and business management. His many management books cover project management, communication, and personal effectiveness, and include several best-sellers. His two YouTube channels together have over 1,000 videos and 150,000 subscribers. He is based in Hampshire, UK.

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