Advice on careers and achieving success Books

Book SynopsisDR. JOSEPH MURPHY, the author of The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, wrote, taught, counseled, and lectured to thousands all over the world for nearly 50 years. Studying the world''s major religions convinced him that some great power lay behind them all. This collection of his works on Wealth and Spirituality is a must read for anyone who wants to find that power.BELIEVE IN YOURSELFIn Believe in Yourself, Murphy shows how you can use the power of believing in yourself to achieve your dreams. Illustrating his points with wonderful stories about how inventors, writers, artists, and entrepreneurs have used this power to reach the heights, he shows you how you, too, can achieve success.HOW TO PROSPERProsperity means to increase our capacity or ability in every direction, so that we make use of the Power and ourselves. The human mind connects the word prosper with money, but we do not get more money until we prosper inwardly by increasing our knowledge of God, the way he works, and by deepening our ability to express ourselves.MEDITATIONS & AFFIRMATIONYou have the incredible potential to be, do, and receive whatever you desire, imagine, and truly believe. Unfortunately, only a small number of people achieve their full human potential, because they fail to recognize and harness the infinite power of the subconscious mind-the divinity within them and around them. This book will show you how to create your own new reality through desire, imagination, and belief.THE HEALING POWER OF YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MINDYour thoughts and feelings create your destiny. Whatever your conscious and subconscious minds agree upon will come to pass. Think of illness and you will be ill. Think of happiness and you will be happy. You have the power to control what goes into your mind. Instead of dwelling on depressing and life-sapping thoughts, feed your subconscious with life giving patterns and your actions and reactions will match your thoughts. In this book, Dr. Murphy gives you the tools to reprogram your mind to change the nature of your thoughts from debilitating negativism to inspiring affirmation.

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Book SynopsisWant to be rich?Then get your sleep! urges best-selling author, success coach, and Fortune 100 consultant, Dr. Gary S. Goodman.Goodman shows it's no coincidence that the two richest people on earth endorse the same, bed-rock success secret, as have most of the geniuses we celebrate, including Einstein and Edison.Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Microsoft's Bill Gates are both clear-eyed about the need for more shut-eye. And they make sure they are getting enough to sustain and grow their incomes.Yet today, in most workplaces, there is a dumb belief system and silent conspiracy to keep you poor, cranky, and sleep deprived. These miseries go together, according to the best-selling author of Sleep & Grow Rich!In this essential book you'll learn that missing sleep is the culprit behind most occupational burnouts and industrial accidents. More car crashes are attributable to drowsy drivers than drunk drivers. Instead of making you more efficient and productive, robbing yourself of sleep is doing the opposite.Being fully rested and refreshed will make you feel rich, now, and will lead to making the best decisions, while providing you the energy and patience to build wealth and well-being.Put this great book on your night table. You'll wake up feeling like a million bucks, and be well on your way to earning them! Dr. Goodman is the bestselling author of 15 books and 10 audio programs. He teaches Best Practices in Negotiation at UC Berkeley and UCLA, the #1- and #2-rated public universities in the world.

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Book SynopsisThe difference between FEELING yourself in action, here and now, and visualizing yourself in action, as though you were on a motion-picture screen, is the difference between success and failure.- Neville GoddardIn 1948 the modern mystic Neville Goddard presented a series of lessons in Los Angeles that many have come to regard as the teacher''s clearest, most penetrating explanation of his methods of mental creativity. In them, Neville explains why your mental images and feelings determine your future. He provides his most direct, exquisitely clear method on how to explore the divine nature of your mind and use it to create the life you want.Preserving his words exactly as those original students heard them, the five lessons are: 1. Consciousness Is the Only Reality2. Assumptions Harden into Fact3. Thinking Fourth-Dimensionally4. No One to Change but Self5. Remain Faithful to Your IdeaNeville's writings and lectures are as fresh and relevant today as when he first wrote and spoke them. He walked the talk and has left us with ample material to ponder and the practical suggestions and techniques in this book can profoundly change your life.Neville concludes his lectures with his oft stated premise: Assume you are what you want to be. Walk in that assumption and it will harden into fact.

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Book SynopsisAll of us have what it takes to make it in today''s competitive and changing world. You may have doubted your ability to get the job done in the past, but something else may have been in the way of your success. The key to achievement has little to do with your education or skill level. The secret to accomplishing great things is simple: find and pursue the kind of work you are meant to do - your purpose. There are so many opportunities, it''s difficult to choose, but understanding your life''s real purpose will give you the power to have anything you want. So ask yourself: "What do I really want out of my life?" Les Brown will not only help you answer that question, he will also lead you step-by-step toward making each and every one of your dreams come true. This book will help you to: Experience the freedom and power of finding your life''s work Focus and take action to pursue your greatness Measure and increase your self-motivation for ongoing success Guard against negative programming Live each day with integrity Separate what you''ve done from who you are Avoid people and situations that upset you Live in a spirit and attitude of gratitude Become a powerful presence in every area of your life And much, much more! When you choose an occupation that is truly compatible with your preferences, abilities and unique personality, you will at last begin to understand the meaning of true happiness and personal success!

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Book SynopsisHumans have been conditioned to fear and avoid changes, but no advancement happens without it. Change is the driving factor behind all progress even though we are inherently uncomfortable with it and strive to maintain the status quo. We prefer repetitive, routine tasks with minimal energy which is why so much of our lives happen on autopilot.Comfort zones provide a sense of well-being, but change happens and we are thrust into transitions, sometimes against our will. It takes time to process the emotions and adapt to a new environment with a new set of rules and as difficult as that is for individuals, the level of complexity is multiplied in organizations. This provides specific challenges to leadership who must adapt the conscious act of leading audaciously as it is the difference between survival and failure. A leader must motivate people out of their natural preference for inertia and into a new level of excitement about making changes that they are programmed to resist. History provides excellent examples of audacious leadership strategies.Dr. Judy Morley outlines five audacious strategies, illustrated by examples from the Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg, and contemporary businesses. Each strategy is considered audacious because it didn't necessarily follow the prescribed norms and called for bold, daring action. The success of these strategies in the microcosm of the Battle of Gettysburg is reinforced by a contemporary example in the macrocosm of today's business world. If the use of these strategies can change the course of humanity, they can certainly beef up your leadership.

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Book SynopsisWould you like to know how to succeed? Would you like to know the factors that make for success in almost any business or profession?If you want to get ahead in business, if you want to increase your income, if you want people to like you, learn the skills discussed in the interviews Dale Carnegie has with ordinary and extraordinary people.The author of How to Win Friends and Influence People, one of the bestselling self-help books of all time, Carnegie has the uncanny ability to awaken in people their hidden talents that may never have been discovered. He shows in his teachings how to get ahead in the world today. This book may reveal to you a magic key to happiness and success, which Dale Carnegie has brought to millions of people.In this revised and updated version of How to Succeed in the World Today, you will discover how to: Think positively about yourself Keep fit in mind and body Develop a winning personality Be confident and instill confidence in others Ensure great personal interactions Make a lasting impression And much, much more! Dale Carnegie was an American writer and lecturer, and the developer of courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. One of the core ideas in Carnegie’s books is that it is possible to change other people''s behavior by changing one''s behavior towards them. To this day, his legacy is to create engaging leaders, powerful presenters, confident sales and service professionals, and empower organizations around the world.

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Book SynopsisMaster the Art of Motivation!The idea of being successful is an attractive dream that fills us with positive emotions. However, the actions required to be successful at work, in our relationships, in sports competition, are often difficult and lengthy. Therefore, even though we want to be successful, happy and influential. very few of us take the specific actions that will actually move us directly toward those goals.So what do we need to bridge the gap between what we say we want, and what we must do to achieve it? We need goal-oriented motivation. The specific kind of motivation that is the fuel which can take us across the long and often uncertain bridge to our desired destination in life.Brian Tracy can show you how to develop this kind of motivation on-demand, sustain it through the difficult periods of life, and instill this motivation so intricately into your daily life that you make the very idea of motivation unnecessary. That’s when you become UNSTOPPABLE!

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Book SynopsisIn this life-changing book, Zig will show you how to unleash your own hidden potential. By working methodically through the 6 steps that are outlined in each of the book''s 6 chapters, you will have the perfect combination to unlock your greatness, and firmly establish your lasting imprint on the world. You'll be using the power of your mind to achieve a level of self-confidence and success that you previously thought wereout of reach. The core idea that Zig will present to achieve this, is one that Zig learned from the classic researcher Maxwell Maltz---and that's the idea of self-image. While the term self-image is rarely used today, this breakthrough idea is at the core of much modern thinking in psychology and neuroscience. Until you change the image you have of yourself in your brain, you'll never achieve the goals you have for yourself, due to self-sabotage and other neural factors that keep you locked safely in your comfort zone.Another way of thinking of the concept of self-image and how to program one's self-image for positive results is what Zig considers the preferred outcome----which is self-transformation. So when Zig discusses self-image let it trigger the idea of self-transformation. If you follow the steps that follow, and unleash the power of your mind to develop a positive self-image, you will unlock your greatness..and Zig will see YOU at the top! You will learn how to: Acquire a healthy self-image Find success Become more positive Cultivate great relationships

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Book SynopsisIn this entrepreneurial age, it''s very tempting to leave your job to start your own business. Before you do, learn all you can from the best. This book is just that. World renowned bestselling author and business consultant Brian Tracy tells you about one of today''s most needed skill sets, entrepreneurship, covering these important topics: MYTHS of entrepreneurship BEST business choice for you FINANCING the business SHIFTING from employee mindset to entrepreneurial mindset CREATING a realistic business plan HIRING the best and managing for success FUELING your business growth with sales and marketing This book is designed to help anyone who wants to start or grow a business. Let Brian Tracy teach you the science of entrepreneurship, tested and proven not just for years, but for millennia. If you simply study the ideas in this book, and apply them, you too, can become a successful entrepreneur.KIRKUS REVIEWA hard-line path to successful entrepreneurship for beginners...Aspiring entrepreneurs will benefit from Tracy''s straightforward strategies.

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Book SynopsisEven when your job can be done from anywhere, the place you call home still matters-a lot.By the old rules of work, your dream career determines where you live. If you want to make movies, move to Los Angeles. If you want to work in publishing, you must be in New York. And if you're launching a start-up, you'll only succeed in Silicon Valley.But with the meteoric rise of remote and freelance work, more people than ever are becoming location independent. Even doctors, teachers, and other people in more traditional occupations have to make tough choices about where they settle, because living in the right place can still make all the difference for your success and happiness.So if work won't dictate where you live, how will you ever decide?If You Could Live Anywhere answers that question. Melody Warnick unpacks the big-picture concerns that we often miss when we're writing pros-and-cons lists about potential destinations. Because the secret to being happy isn't moving, it's aligning your location with your values. You'll learn how to craft a personal location strategy that will make the most of your money, your community, and your life, with success stories from people who flexed their location independence to find homes and work they love.The future of work is clear: it can happen wherever you are. So where do you really want to be?

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Book SynopsisSince the role of Data Protection Officer (DPO) was designated under EU GDPR in 2018, the understanding of what the DPO role entails and how DPOs solve problems day-to-day continues to grow. This book provides a practical guide to the DPO role, encompassing the key activities you’ll need to manage to succeed in the role. Coverage includes data protection fundamentals and processes, understanding risk and relevant standards, frameworks and tools, with DPO tips also embedded throughout the book and case studies included to support practice-based learning.Trade ReviewStrikes a good balance between the regulation and the day to day role of the DPO – gives good practical guidance and references, and I think would make an ideal guide for those new into the DPO world. For those already undertaking the role, it helps to refocus, and provides some valuable information on key processes and procedures. -- Andy Searle * Group Data Protection Officer, Howden Group *We are only just entering the age of data. Its power to transform humanity through new sophistication of data processing is unprecedented and unlimited. But with that power comes responsibility, and the role of the data protection officer has become key to risk management, business improvement and indeed, the protection of the values of a democratic society. This practical guide, the first of its kind, offers fresh insight into how a DPO can marshal and hone their skills in the battle for compliance, ethics and business value, in any organisation. -- Jos Creese FBCS FSIM * CEO and Founder Creese Consulting Limited, past president, BCS *This book is the perfect manual for new DPOs to get started in the field, and for more seasoned privacy professionals as a reference guide. This book not only contains the essentials of data protection law, but also guides the reader through the daily activities of a DPO. The authors have done a great job in making a complex issue accessible. -- Paul Breitbarth * Director, EU Policy & Strategy - TrustArc Inc. & Senior Visiting Fellow - European Center on Privacy and Cybersecurity, Maastricht University *Both authors bring a wealth of experience to this ‘manual’ for Data Protection Officers. Written in a clear and helpful style, it’s jam-packed with tips and resources. I particularly liked the softer tips needed for a DPO to succeed, and the two DPO case studies at the end are very useful. It’s refreshing to read a data protection book that is *not* written in legalese. -- Tim Clements FBCS CITP FIP CIPP/E CIPM CIPT CDPSE CRISC CGEIT * Business Owner and Privacy Professional, Purpose and Means, Denmark *Johnssén’s and Edvardsen’s DPO handbook offers a concise mix of privacy law and data protection best practice aimed at the inhouse legal counsels and compliance professionals alike. The authors successfully balance informational writing and quality insights from their experiences as professionals in privacy leadership roles across European established companies and startups. What speaks to me is the many practical tips drawn from a corporate setting of what works and what does not and how successful organizations implement data protection compliance. -- Mathias Strand * Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft Western Europe *Table of Contents Data Protection Fundamentals The Data Protection Officer The Data Protection Processes Understanding Risk Review Your Organisation's Data Protection Practices Standards, Frameworks and Tools DPO Case Studies

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Book Synopsis'Take a leaf out of Matt's book; free yourself of the fear of money and start living the life you want.' --Moatez Jomni, British Paralympian Matt Jardine, martial arts teacher and entrepreneur, has spent 20 years seeking the answer to one of life's ultimate conundrums: how can we lead an authentic, spiritual and creative life in a relentlessly money-centric world? In this insightful book, he brings together Buddhist teachings, spiritual lessons and the advice and experience of a variety of experts and professionals; from a Paralympic athlete, to a West End musical star, to a city banker; and presents nine practical lessons to help us all discover our passion and make it pay. With a light touch, he dispels the deep-rooted fears and limiting beliefs that hold us back, and forces us to question the very foundations of our lives and what really matters. How to be a Buddhist Millionaire teaches us that money doesn't have to be a dirty word, and that if you search for happiness rather than the pot of gold, success is more likely to follow.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate savvy spiritualist's 'business bible', Starting a Spiritual Business will put you on the path to living your dream. Presenting case studies, lashings of inspiration and business advice, Starting a Spiritual Business will have you grasp the bull by the horns and give you the courage you need to accomplish your true purpose: starting a spiritual business and setting up your own practice. Reiki, Angelic Healing, Mediumship? Or something else? Which healing therapy will you choose, and how will you help people? This book is not only a guide and inspiration, but also offers solid practical advice on starting up, including finding funding, managing your finances and marketing your business.

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Book SynopsisAre you ready to make your dreams come true?Michael Neill is widely recognized as one of the world's leading life coaches. His teachings have impacted everyone from housewives to CEOs and from gang members in prison to leaders at the United Nations. For the last decade, he has been sharing the principles that will allow you to create far more than you ever thought possible with far less struggle than you expected.Thousands of people from all over the world have already used his 90-day programme to reconnect with their creative spark and get their most important ideas and projects out of their head and into the world. Now it's your turn...What if you could accomplish more than you ever imagined without the constant stress and pressure associated with 'high achievement'?What if creating what you want to see in the world isn't dependent on believing in yourself, or even believing that it's possible?Whether you want breakthrough results for your business, yourself or your life, this book will change the way you see yourself as you learn to make the impossible possible!

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Book SynopsisWe live in a world of both profound separation and deep longing for connection. Betz and Kimsey-House explore not only the historical and spiritual history of our disconnection and its cost to individual and societal well-being, but also provide a compelling, neuroscience-based argument for how to make the next great turning" of human development: becoming more integrated human beings. They invite you to accompany them through a road map to integration by exploring in detail the Co-Active model, originally used by coaches, but with practical application to business, parents, teachers, and anyone with a desire to be more effective, connected, and whole. Richly illustrated with true stories of integration in action, as well as current research in neuroscience, this book provides a guide to reaching our full potential within ourselves, with each other, in groups and organizations and with society at large. NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS-SILVER WINNER 2015 in the Category: Relationships and Communications http://www.nautilusbookawards.com/2015_SILVER_Winners.php

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Book SynopsisThis book is a careers bible fit for today's job market, with exclusive advice and guidance from some of the biggest names in British business. No matter what stage of life one is at, whether a school leaver, university graduate or job changer, finding the right career to suit one's skills and characteristics has never been more challenging. The amount of choice and information can be daunting. Most of us only have a vague idea of what careers really entail on a day-to-day basis and yet that information could steer one towards - or away - from a job or university course. In this book Lucy Tobin has compiled an inspirational guide to the most popular jobs and careers in the UK, giving the inside scoop on what these jobs are really like day-to-day, what skills recruiters are really looking for and what courses to study to get your foot in the door. Jobs covered include: banker, actuary, publisher, fashion designer, barrister, zookeeper, chef, TV presenter, actor, journalist, civil servant, app developer, architect, engineer and psychologist. Lucy's journalistic approach, together with exclusive interviews with chef Antonio Carluccio, designer Kelly Hoppen, Dragon Den's James Caan, astronaut Tim Peake, footballer Michael Owen, author Tracy Chevalier and entrepreneur Jamal Edwards makes The Book of Jobs the careers guide to trust at every stage of life.Trade ReviewThe careers guide to trust at every stage of your life. * Loud Magazine *

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Book SynopsisBased on face-to-face interviews with over 20 self-made billionaires.There are thousands of books on millionaire thinking. The knowledge they offer isn't enough to get you to the highest ranks of wealth. The richest people of our times are billionaires. Only 1 in 5 million world citizens belongs to this group. Billionaires are extremely rare, and their mindset differs hugely from that of ordinary millionaires."The Billion Dollar Secret" offers firsthand knowledge of billionaire entrepreneurs told in their own words. Never before has someone interviewed 20+ self-made billionaires across the world for a book project. The author worked for years with some of the very best entrepreneurs on the planet and distilled their secrets into 20 mental principles that enabled them to start from zero and create billions of dollars in value during one life span.This book gives you the road map to follow their path to extreme wealth and success.There is no other book available anywhere in the world that contains this much entrepreneurial experience, insight, and wisdom in it. from the Foreword by Jack Canfield, multiple #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Success Principles and the Chicken Soup for the Soul seriesThis book is recommended by billionaires:I recommend all entrepreneurs to have a look at this sensational book. Cho Tak Wong, self-made billionaire and the World Entrepreneur of the Year 2009Rafael Badziag has compiled a [. . .] book about what it is to be a billionaire in the world of digital and exponential growth. Chip Wilson, self-made billionaire, founder of Lululemon AthleticaI highly recommend this book. It is a very thoroughly researched book on successful philosophies of life. Tony Tan Caktiong, self-made billionaire and the World Entrepreneur of the Year 2004The following billionaires contributed to this book: Manny Stul, the World Entrepreneur of the Year 2016 Mohed Altrad, the World Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 Cho Tak Wong (Cao Dewang), the World Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 Tony Tan Caktiong, the World Entrepreneur of the Year 2004 N. R. Narayana Murthy, the World Entrepreneur of the Year 2003 Jack Cowin Cai Dongqing Sergey Galitskiy Peter Hargreaves Frank Hasenfratz Navin Jain Kim Beom-Su Hüsnü Özyegin Lirio Albino Parisotto Dilip Shanghvi Ron Sim Micha? So?owow Petter Stordalen Frank Stronach Chip Wilson

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Book SynopsisWhat are the true determinants of a happy and fulfilling life?Widely admired psychological researcher Rag Raghunathan sets out to find the answer, undertaking extensive research into the happiness of students, business people, stay-at-home-parents, lawyers, and artists, among others. From his research he reveals a crucial discovery: many of the psychological traits that lead to success ironically get in the way of happiness.Forging a new way forward, Raghunathan shows how we can transform these key traits of success, namely the need to be loved, the need for importance and the need for control, and replace them with other behaviours, goals and values to improve our life-long levels of happiness.

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Book SynopsisYou can still work and be a great parent!Most modern parents work. And we have limited time, limited energy, limited patience and too much to do. We are seldom at our best at the end of a long working day when the parenting shift kicks in. We want to do the right thing but, in the thick of it, with no time to think and no energy to spare, it’s easy to miss the small changes that could make a big difference to our child’s (and our own) well-being.The Work/Parent Switch is essential reading for every working parent. Written by an expert in child development and psychology who has worked with thousands of stressed out working parents, it will walk you through an approach to parenting that will transform family life and can be fitted into modern working patterns. Covering all the key challenges such getting everyone out of the house on time in the morning, managing difficult behaviour when you’re tired at the end of the day, controlling tech time and avoiding Sunday night homework battles, The Parent/Work Switch will help you to stop feeling guilty about being at work and give you the tools to create the family life you want to come home to.

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Book SynopsisWritten from the author's own experience of transitioning within a major US corporation, this book prepares transgender people with everything they need to know to successfully transition in the workplace. The first guide of its kind, it offers all the practical advice and support trans people need to be able to balance their career ambitions with their personal needs.Many businesses lack specific trans-inclusive HR strategies - this guide fills the gap with tools, resources and an easy-to-read breakdown of all the relevant laws and policies. It covers everything from how to come out to colleagues and clients and realistic medical timetables, to introducing a new professional name and creating a workplace support system. This is a must-read guide for every trans person preparing to transition, as well as for managers and HR professionals wishing to support their employees.Trade ReviewDana Pizzuti's book will improve workplaces, open hearts, and save lives. Transitioning in the Workplace does many things at once: it tells moving stories of trans people's struggles and triumphs; it provides best practices for employers; and above all, it offers hope. Inspiring, pragmatic, and wise. -- Jennifer Finney Boylan, New York Times bestselling author of She’s Not There and Long Black VeilBusinesses are improved by actively recruiting and supporting LGBT employees and executives, but we still have a long way to go before we have a truly inclusive workforce. In Transitioning in the Workplace, Dana Pizzuti offers the roadmap that employees and their corporations need in order to get down to the important work of ensuring that everyone-no matter how they identify-achieves equality at work. Both moving and practical. -- Erin Uritus, Chief Executive Officer of Out & Equal Workplace AdvocatesDana Pizzuti provides a rare and beautiful insight of a health care professional living her truth. Through Dana's example we learn how one can successfully navigate every aspect of a transition in the workplace. There has never been a life story like this one, and it is told so honestly that everyone can find in it more strength, no matter what the costs to pride and prestige. -- Martine Rothblatt, Chief Executive Officer of United Therapeutics CorporationAn honest, informative and inspiring read. This book serves to reinforce Dana Pizzuti's position as a visible and vocal role model for the trans community. She successfully combines candid insight into her own transition with legal advice, practical tips for difficult situations or conversations, and plenty of reassurance. This is an essential read for anyone who wants to learn more about gender transition. -- Ori Chandler, Managing Director, INvolveAn outspoken advocate for transgender people, particularly as it regards access to healthcare and employment rights. -- Freedom for All AmericansTable of ContentsPart I: Preparing to Transition. 1. Conducting a Personal Situation Analysis. 2. Charting Your Medical Future. 3. Knowing Your Legal Foundation. Part II: Bringing Your Transition to Work. 4. Making Your Initial Declaration. 5. Informing Colleagues and Customers. 6. The First Day Back. Part III: Beyond the Reveal. 7. Getting Back to Work. 8. Creating a Support System for the Workplace. 9. How to Deal with Difficult People. 10 Making Your Next Move: The Best Places for Trans persons to Work. 11. It All Comes Together.

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Book SynopsisDo you want to improve your social-media profile? Learn how to express yourself through beautiful, artistic self-portraits with Take Your Selfie Seriously: The Advanced Selfie and Self-Portrait Handbook.Existing in today's world without photos of yourself is hardly possible, existing without great photos of yourself can be crippling. Take Your Selfie Seriously walks you through the fundamentals of taking the perfect selfie - the gear, pose, facial expression, outfit choice, story, composition, lighting and more. Posting your selfie is an opportunity for you to declare visually who you are and what you aspire to be. Take it seriously and you'll unleash a whole new world of opportunity and potential in the process.From Sorelle Amore, the well-known photographer, filmmaker, influencer and savvy business person whose #Blessed Instagram and Advanced Selfie University programmes have inspired her millions followers across the globe to up their selfie game and improve their online presence!

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Book Synopsis"Sheila gave me the tools to hunt success, and the infrastructure to handle it when it came" Stik, world renowned street artist and author Most of the conventional productivity advice you'll find in the soft business section simply does not work for creative people. Surprisingly, to date there has not been a book that addresses the unique organizational challenges that artists face. This book sets out to change that, addressing the myth that truly creative people are messy and that they need mess in order to create. Sheila Chandra applies her professional insights as a creative and organizing expert to the lives of other busy creative people in all disciplines, showing them how good organization can liberate their creative magic. Chapters cover: creative well-being, including artist support systems career well-being, including networking and collaborations self-promotion and how to avoid working for free making social media pay personal branding, career planning and goals how to manage copyright issues and legal paperwork legacy management These fool-proof, tried and tested systems are mixed with creativity tips and well-being advice that only one artist knows to give another. Written with real affection for the reader, Sheila Chandra takes the creative person by the hand and puts them on the path to success.

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Book SynopsisTaking the reader on a journey from discovering a marketable passion to generating an income from it, this book is a practical guide to tackling one of the key questions of our era: how to make a living doing the thing you love. Aimed at all those who want their work to be fun and fulfilling, and who feel they might have a unique gift or message to share with the world, this is an amazingly effective guide to making money doing what you love. It is the only book to take readers through the whole process of creating an income from a passion, identifying which interest they could monetize, choosing a bespoke path and learning how to become an expert in their chosen field. Part 1 explains how to discover a marketable passion with the help of the Dream Job Chart, which guides you in assessing your business ideas, skills and the causes you are passionate about. Once you have clarity on your passion, Part 2 describes the three possible paths to creating an income from it, offering inspiring examples of both famous and everyday people who have successfully followed each path. The Adventurer's Path is for those of a braver disposition and with few family commitments. The Strategist's Path is for those with patience, flexibility and a lower tolerance for risk. The Grinder's Path is for those who feel a need to continue with their present work while also pursuing their dream. Finally, Part 3 explores the four stages to becoming an expert in your chosen field, so that people will pay you for your skill or product. Along the way you will learn: Why bad luck can't stop you the right time to quit your job how to use freelancing or consultancy to help you reach your goal how to make progress with your passion even if you are working full-time what to do if you're over 50 and want to create an income from your passion and much, much more!

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Book SynopsisPositively Wealthy is a guide to manifesting abundance for those who want to redefine the meaning of wealth in their lives. This practical book is designed to help you step out of your comfort zone, fearlessly manifest the life of your dreams and find fulfilment and sustainability using Law of Attraction methods.With her fresh, relatable approach, Emma Mumford provides simple, no-nonsense advice that has been proven to work in her own life. She will guide you through daily challenges to complete over 33 days, culminating in a journey that you can share with the Positively Wealthy community online. Along the way, Emma describes her own experiences and the lessons she has learnt with wealth, money and manifesting throughout her career and personal life.Positively Wealthy will create sustainable success in all aspects of your life and provide you with valuable tools that can be used time and time again.

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Book Synopsis'Fascinating new book examines the history of Nasa's Apollo space missions' Daily Mail_______Eight key lessons to revolutionise your life with the mindset that got man to the moon.20th July 1969: Neil Armstrong becomes the first person to walk on the Moon. We all recognize this to be one of mankind's greatest achievements. Yet what did it take to make John F. Kennedy's dream a reality?In this remarkable book, Professor Richard Wiseman presents a pioneering study of the mindset that took humanity to the Moon, and shows how you can harness and use it to achieve the extraordinary in your everyday life.Combining personal interviews, mission archives and cutting-edge psychology, Wiseman embarks on the ultimate voyage through inner space. Along the way he identifies eight key principles that make up the Apollo Mindset, including how pessimism is crucial to success, and how fear and tragedy can be transformed into hope and optimism. You will discover a series of practical techniques that you can use to incorporate these winning principles into both your professional and personal life. Whether you want to start a business venture, change careers, find your perfect partner, raise a loving family, get promoted, gain a new qualification, escape the rat race, or pursue a lifelong passion, these techniques will help you to reach your own Moon.Trade ReviewWe could all do with a little more of the pioneering spirit that managed to place a man on the Moon against incredible odds. * The Big Issue *Fascinating new book examines the history of Nasa's Apollo space missions. * Daily Mail *

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Book Synopsis“The system you need to make bold changes in your career” Daniel H. PinkWe’re experiencing a work revolution, with an unprecedented opportunity to reimagine how, when, and where we do what we do. Now is the perfect time to take more control over your work/life and maybe even finally take the leap into going it alone, whether by starting your own business or turning your passion into a career.Ollie Henderson shares the lessons he’s learned by interviewing entrepreneurs, business leaders, and world-renowned experts on his chart-topping podcast Future Work/Life. Forget work/life balance, the secret to navigating a career transition today is to create a flywheel that aligns all parts of your work and life and harness small wins to help build the momentum you need to succeed. Take control of your long-term future using a proven step-by-step process Develop the confidence to transform your career by focusing on becoming an expert in your niche Adopt a creative and experimental approach to your work/life that delivers consistent, measurable results Cultivate a network of global collaborators to support your transition and generate new opportunities Experienced founder and CEO Ollie Henderson pivoted his career while juggling the pleasures and pressures of raising a young family. He believes work/life balance is a myth. Rather than seeing career and personal life as two opposing forces, Ollie argues that the secret is to design an integrated approach that allows them to work in harmony.Trade ReviewHave been following Ollie’s podcast for a while now, so decided to give his new book a try and delighted I did. Many excellent tips which I’ve already started incorporating into my future career and personal goal plans. * Amazon *This is tremendously engaging and gives really actionable insights that will allow me to build a process for my own evolution. * Amazon *...packed full of practical tools and advice on how to reimagine your life and career for the better AND without fear. It provides you with everything you need to take the leap into a new future with absolute confidence. * Amazon *Really interesting new angle with lots of practical tools of how we can make our lives (both work and personal) better designed for the busy new world we live in. * Amazon *As a career coach, I speak with countless people who are looking to change the way they work and live. This book provides fantastic insight and is an excellent resource to really get the juices flowing on what career change can look like. I especially like the practicality of the exercises. * Amazon *Best book I’ve read in years. Really clear ideas about how to rethink the all important work/life relationship. Feeling motivated after reading this! * Amazon *Table of ContentsTable of ContentsEach chapter will include two short case studies, and end with practical exercises and a further reading list. Contents Foreword Preface After his career pivot collided with a global pandemic, Ollie Henderson spent 18 months on a mission to redesign his work/life.The insights he gained, including speaking to entrepreneurs, business leaders, and world-renowned experts on his successful careers podcast, led to him rejecting the idea of work/life balance.The result is a new approach that builds on the lessons of legendary companies to give readers the tools to navigate their own career transitions effectively. PART 1: The power of the flywheel Forget work/life balance. You need a flywheel Rapid changes in the workplace mean many more now understand they need to adapt and evolve to stay ahead within companies or by ‘going it alone’. Increased digital connectivity has opened up new opportunities but can cause overwhelm as we struggle to focus on the important things. We need to align career and personal life, so they work in harmony. The Work/Life Flywheel provides the tools to create an ever-evolving process that works to your rhythms, helps you identify your intrinsic motivations, and is compassionate towards the non-linearity of your life. 2. How Amazon became an unstoppable force Introducing Jim Collins’s flywheel framework. How businesses of different types have benefitted from the ‘flywheel effect’, whether inadvertently or by design. The importance of constantly experimenting and evolving. 3. Why the flywheel will work for you Interconnected components of the flywheel feed into each other, creating complementary benefits and building momentum. Establishing the right mindset creates the right conditions for creativity and problem-solving. Building the right connections allows you to generate the feedback you need to learn, which leads to breakthroughs. The breakthroughs help validate or improve your thinking, which feeds into a positive mindset of progress and purpose. PART 2: Building your flywheel4. Mindset: Are you ready for this? Understanding what drives you and what’s motivating your desire for more autonomy. How creating more Flow in your life will increase a feeling of purpose, improve productivity and drive performance. Why establishing a positive and proactive approach to your physical, mental and financial health is critical to your career development. The role of curiosity and opening your mind to new experiences. 5. Creativity: The robots are coming The world of work is changing – you’d better get creative if you want a long, successful career. Creativity is not just art or playing music, but applies to how we design companies, create cures to disease and solve disputes. Explore where creativity contributes to flow, particularly the skills/challenge balance and working at our edge. Growth of creator and passion economy, including the 1000 True Fans and 100 True Fans models, and the power of ‘niching down’. Developing a new approach to how you manage your time that optimises for creativity. 6. Experimentation: Testing, testing Thinking about yourself as a scientist, testing out your ways of being creative – writing, creating videos, problem-solving, generating new business ideas – in different environments, and approaching different tasks. Get over your imposter syndrome, and don’t be afraid to fail - that’s part of the process. Too much thinking and not enough action results in no progress – use technology but most importantly, people to test out ideas and get feedback. Measure what matters – creating clear, ambitious goals is essential to validate your ideas. 7. Connections: Network effects Increased connectivity means we don’t need to limit people we work with to those in our locale. So, how do you cultivate your global network? As we focus on our niche, how do you identify the people that can help us progress? Digitisation has led to more fractured lives, so giving is as important as receiving in building connections. Feedback through social platforms achieves quantitative scale in our testing; discussing it with someone provides qualitative feedback. Using content creation to nurture relationships. Networking for introverts and how to create teams of other like-minded, independent workers. 8. Learning: Positive education We’re going to be living a lot longer, and you need to be prepared to keep learning and reskilling. Monetising your skills in entirely new ways is vital, as human creativity and attention become the most precious resource of the 21st century. Alternatives to formal education and taking responsibility for your own career development. Creating mastermind groups. Think about macro and micro-learning– what are the global trends that you need to be aware of; what areas of focus give you unique insights. 9. Breakthroughs: Work less, achieve more The value of small wins to gain momentum in your flywheel. What to do when the process doesn’t go to plan and how to feed that learning into establishing the right mindset to ‘go again.’ Countering burnout and the feeling that you’re on a treadmill, not a flywheel. Measuring progress and how it relates to purpose. Macro-breakthroughs vs micro breakthroughs – how to use each of them to build momentum. The importance of reflective moments to the evolution of your flywheel. PART 3: Propelling you forward10. Work-in-progress We’ve been around the flywheel once, but this is just the start. How to iterate and evolve each stage of the process. Why a vital part of the process is adapting and sharing your experiences with your new community of co-collaborators. Trusting the process and how to get over self-doubt. AcknowledgementsIndex

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Book Synopsis'Want to avoid making leadership mistakes and make better decisions? Read this book.' - James TimpsonNo time for wishful thinking when you’re changing the world.If you’re a leader who wants to get things done in a way that makes the world a better place, you need someone in your corner.Liam Black has been supporting social entrepreneurs and purpose-driven leaders for decades, and he understands what it takes to do work that goes beyond the bottom line – and what it can take out of you, too.In this no-bullshit, woo-woo-free book, he reveals how to align purpose and leadership, how to deal with uncertainty, imposter syndrome, anxiety and loneliness along the way, how to exercise authority (even in the face of endemic sexism), and when it’s right to walk away.'Liam’s the mentor you want on your side when things get tough.' - Sue Campbell, FA Director of Women’s Football'This book (like his mentoring) will help you get through tough times with grace – a must read.' - Juliet Scott-Croxford, President North America Brompton BikesLiam Black has founded and led a dozen organizations, invested millions in purpose-driven companies and is a mentor to start-up entrepreneurs and leaders in multinational corporations.Trade ReviewDoes the world really need another book about leadership? Well, it turns out it does.. Liam's book is a paean Dr Craig Dearden Phillips, MBEThis book is a fantastic read...and it might just be what you need if you're trying to make sense of your life, or your career. Bring it on! * Amazon *I’ve benefited from Liam’s gloves off mentoring and can testify it’s both challenging and compassionate. I’m very grateful for it. And now you can get it in book form! It’s short, pithy, and provoking. * LinkedIn *There’s no shortage of leadership books out there, but this is definitely one I would recommend. It is clearly written, honest, brave, entertaining and very, very funny. If you like seeing ego, pomposity and hypocrisy being skewered, you’ll love it. * Amazon *He gets you to see the world as it is before you want to see the world as you want it to be. And that is why the gloves off mentor bit really rings true with me. I highly recommend it. -- David McQueen * LinkedIn *Table of ContentsForeword by James Timpson, OBEIntroductionPART 1: MAKING A DIFFERENCEChapter 1: So, you want to change the world…Chapter 2: Courage and clarity Chapter 3: Purpose and platformChapter 4: Authority and agencyPART 2: STAYING ALIVEChapter 5: Bullshit and bullyingChapter 6: Maniac and minderChapter 7: Dealing with dickheadsConclusion

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Book SynopsisOf course your team is good. It’s made up of good people. But imagine if it was GREAT… imagine if it had the EDGE…In a world of ambiguity and constant change, teams are the critical glue for solving complex problems, delivering in challenging environments and supporting each other to grow, develop and be engaged. Drawing from extensive research working across hundreds of teams, Alison Grieve and Jenni Miller have developed an integrated and full-team approach that allows any team to achieve high performance and sustain it. In this highly practical book, they translate their authoritative research and theory into five key Edge Dynamics, together with clear steps and tools that can be applied immediately. Take your team to the edge of higher performance, deeper engagement and greater wellbeing and beyond. Trade Review'In a nutshell, this book is a game-changer for leaders. If you're aiming to elevate your team's performance, look no further. It's packed with actionable steps and valuable tips that guarantee results. Plus, the free resources accompanying the Edge Dynamic Framework are a lifesaver. I loved every bit of it and will be urging everyone I know to read it. - Amazon reviewThe book has a good focus on building high performance teams and drills down into components that support such a team structure: reason, results, routine, relationships and resilience. - NetGalleyShort enough so as to not be overwhelming, but packed full of detail and things to consider, learn, unlearn and apply, this book provides key insights that will help all levels of team thrive. - NetGalleyIn a nutshell, this book is a game-changer for leaders. If you're aiming to elevate your team's performance, look no further. It's packed with actionable steps and valuable tips that guarantee results. Plus, the free resources accompanying the Edge Dynamic Framework are a lifesaver. I loved every bit of it and will be urging everyone I know to read it. - AmazonTable of ContentsIntroduction: Why High-performing Teams? What is High Performance? The VUCA World The Need for High-performing Teams Organizational Benefits Individual Benefits The Benefits to You The Conditions for Success in a High-performing Team High Performance is By Design How To Use this Book Diamond Charter PART ONE: High-performing Team Dynamics Chapter 1: The Principles and Dynamics of High-performing Teams The Principles of High-performing Teams Overview of The Edge Dynamics Diagnosing Your Team Accessing the Diagnostic Tool How The Edge Dynamics Interact with Each Other The Principles and Dynamics of High-performing Teams - A Summary Chapter 2: Reason What is Reason? Why is Reason Important? The Impact of Reason on Team Performance The 4 Levels of Reason Alignment of the 4 Levels Creating a Team Reason How Reason Changes When the Team Changes The Links to Other Edge Dynamics Reason – A Summary Chapter 3: Results What do we Mean by Results? Clarity: The Biggest Gift You Can Give Your Team Alignment of Results Collaboration Over-Collaboration The Big Whats The Links to Other Edge Dynamics Results – A Summary Chapter 4: Routines Defining Routines Creating a Team Rhythm Meetings Decision Making: Who Makes Decisions In Your Team? Communication Processes Escalations Planning and Adjusting Work Engaging Externally (e.g., Customers, Suppliers, Partners) Accountability The Links to the Other Edge Dynamics Routines – A Summary Chapter 5: Relationships Definition of Relationships The Benefits of Great Relationships The Complexity of Relationships Where Do You Start with Relationships? Foundation Skills Stretch Skills Going the Extra Mile Avoid Forced Fun Relationship Diagnostic The Links to Other Edge Dynamics Relationships – A Summary Chapter 6: Resilience What is Team Resilience? What do High-performing, Resilient Teams Do? The Impact of Resilience on Sustaining High Performance Single Points of Failure Create a Culture of Learning Beginnings and Endings The Lowest Scoring Edge Dynamic Pay Attention to Your Team’s Resilience Role Modelling Resilience The Links to Other Edge Dynamics Resilience – A Summary PART 2: Leadership and Team Development Chapter 7: Leading a High-performing Team The Behaviour of the Leader is Crucial Self-Awareness Reason Results Relationships Routines Resilience Leading High-performing Teams – A Summary Chapter 8: Accelerators and Interferences Think Like a Formula 1 Team Accelerators Interferences Accelerators and Interferences Are Dynamic Are You an Interference or an Accelerator? Accelerators and Interferences – A Summary Chapter 9: Team Composition for High Performance Types of Teams Matrix Teams Project Teams Team Size Virtual and Hybrid Teams Cross-Cultural Teams Diversity and Inclusion in Teams Team Composition for High Performance – A Summary Conclusion Acknowledgements Bibliography

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Book SynopsisWhat's going on with the world of work? Will my job exist in five years' time? What's 'disruption' all about, and what does it mean for me? Jobs don't look like they used to. In this age of innovation, staying in control of your work life can feel overwhelmingly challenging. So what does it take to have - and be in control of - a successful and fulfilling career? Career Fear (and how to beat it) will help you answer this question for yourself. In this practical and reassuring book, you'll explore the perspective, mindset and uniquely human skills you need for a resilient and thriving career - without the fear. From understanding how the world of work is changing, to self-reflection and developing your critical thinking; author Somi Arian guides you through everything you need to be ready for an exciting and varied journey through life and work. Packed with clear, useful examples and inspiring case studies, Career Fear (and how to beat it) helps you beat that career fear and prepare to succeed - no matter where your career takes you.Trade Review"Committing to lifelong learning and nurturing soft skills that are innately human are crucial for success in the post-digital era. Somi Arian inspires you to start your learning journey today and beautifully articulates the personal satisfaction and opportunity that can be unlocked by developing a growth mindset." * Namrata Murlidhar, Marketing Director, LinkedIn Learning *"Somi Arian's book is just what is needed right now as she examines the existential impact of technology and in particular AI on us all, individuals and businesses alike. Her approach is both philosophical and practical and will enable the reader to build the right mental and emotional toolset to navigate and thrive within the accelerating change and disruption ... it's a must-read!" * Justine Southall, Managing Director, Marie Claire Jet Style, Former MD of Marie Claire *"If you want to understand how new technologies, and in particular, Artificial Intelligence will affect your career or business, this is the book for you. Somi Arian clearly explains the skills that you need to succeed in the 21st century." * Christophe Georges, President & CEO, Bentley *"Rapidly advancing technologies are disrupting our 21st-century careers and outmoding conventional career planning strategies. This book is a no-nonsense guide to cultivating and applying our uniquely human proficiencies-from ethics to emotional intelligence to contextual understanding-to achieving durable relevance in the face of an increasingly volatile job market." * Dan Ruderman, PhD. Director of Analytics and Machine Learning, University of Southern California *"If, like me, you've consumed so much content on the 'Future of Work' lately that you feel more agitated than up-to-date, read Career Fear. It's that signal in the noise I was searching for!" * Jackie Barefield, Head of Learning, Barclays International *"As an HR professional, I am encouraging all to read this to understand better how AI will and is impacting career paths and skills development now and in the future. For all of those concerned by the large scale introductions of AI technology into the workplace, Somi Arian's book and narrative sets out the context and what differentiates us and how to continue to add value to yourself, your career and the organisations you work for mindfully and relevantly." * Jacque Field, Global Head of Resourcing & Employer Branding, Vodafone *"Somi Arian does a great job of demystifying the forces that create a successful career in the post-digital revolution era." * Michael O’Toole, Former Managing Director at Morgan Stanley *"Somi Arian is bringing an actual and relevant perspective to the future of work, which is actually a reality to act on right HERE and NOW. Besides her book being a great guide for all of us into how to leverage new technologies in harmony and complementarity to our unique competencies, it is also an essential read for all leaders who would like to stay ahead of the curve and set their organization for success" * Alina Cojocaru, Learning & Development Manager, The LEGO Group *"This concise, well-structured, immensely readable book presents thoughtful analyses of the impact of technological and managerial developments on the nature of work, different types of careers, gaining the mindset to select an appropriate career, and acquiring the human skills required to succeed in it. I recommend this volume to ambitious early career professionals as well as everyone else seeking to secure their futures." * Thomas W Hartquist, Emeritus Professor of Astrophysics, University of Leeds *"This book tackles the big issues for those entering the world of work in 2020. It offers practical advice about how to choose the right vocation so that readers can gain satisfaction and a decent income from their job." * Luke Johnson, Former Chairman of Channel 4, Chairman of Risk Capital *Table of Contents Chapter - 0: Introduction; Section - ONE: PERSPECTIVE; Chapter - 1: A history of work; Chapter - 2: The modern career landscape; Chapter - 3: The future of work - AI and humanity; Chapter - 4: The future of work - Time, transition and machines; Section - TWO: MINDSET; Chapter - 5: Knowing yourself; Chapter - 6: Your place in the world; Section - THREE: (HUMAN) SKILLS; Chapter - 7: Emotional intelligence; Chapter - 8: Critical thinking; Chapter - 9: Contextual creativity; Chapter - 10: Mindfulness; Chapter - 11: Bringing it all together; Chapter - 12: Index

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Book SynopsisDo you want to have a positive impact on the world? Do you want to have a successful career that makes a difference? In short... do you want to do Good Work? Let this step-by-step guide show you how. Packed with useful tools and exercises, this step-by-step guide will help you figure out your passion and purpose, and how to effectively harness it to make real and positive change - on the world, and on your career. Whether you want to battle climate change, promote diversity and inclusion, work in sustainability - or if you're not sure, but just want to leave things a little better at the end of every work day - let this book support you in turning that passion into action. Written by corporate responsibility consultant and certified coach Shannon Houde, this book is part career guide and part job search help - and all purpose-driven. From understanding what the 'purpose economy' is and how you fit into it, to what jobs to go for and how to land them, Good Work is the helping hand you need to make a career out of changing the world.Trade Review"If you want to make a difference through your day job, then this book is for you. Good Work is a very practical guide that takes you through each iterative step to convert your passion into purpose and pay. It dispels the myths around finding a new job and leverages Shannon Houde's 20 years of recruitment experience to give you the hiring manager's perspective. Unlock the secrets you never knew about how to position yourself to be relevant to hiring managers and recruiters alike, while growing your knowledge and networks around the issues you care most about. This is a must-read for anyone wanting to make a career change into impact." * Joel Makower, Co-founder, Chairman and Executive Editor, GreenBiz Group Inc *"Shannon Houde's Good Work is an invaluable tool for anyone seeking to attain a job that harmonizes personal purpose with the objectives of organizations in the impact economy. A career coach with specialized focus on the impact economy, Shannon has supported many emerging leaders in navigating their paths to meaningful work that aligns who they are with what they do. Now, with her best-in-class book Good Work, she has offered a detailed road map - a profoundly valuable how-to process to land a job in the impact sector. If you buy one book to assist you in your work/purpose journey, this is the one!" * Peter Lupoff, Chief Executive Officer, Net Impact *"Shannon Houde has dedicated her career to catalysing sustainable development through empowering and mobilizing human capital, both as a coach and as a hiring manager. By providing practical advice, along with market intelligence and buckets of inspiration, she has created a book that is a crucial tool for those already operating in positions of purpose, and for those who aspire to transition their talents into the impact sector." * Andrew Cartland, Founder and Managing Director, Acre Recruitment *"If you want to make an impact and make a living you found the right book. Jobs in corporate responsibility are exploding, but so is the competition. This is a relatively new field, and Good Work provides insights on the knowledge, skills and abilities needed. As a specialist in this emerging field, Shannon Houde provides a practical and actionable road map to attaining your goals. This book is sure to enable the next generation of sustainable business leaders." * Tim Mohin, former Chief Executive, GRI, and former Sustainability Leader, Intel, Apple and AMD *"Shannon Houde's book is a welcome addition in a field that I have watched deepen and grow as a sustainability recruiter and consultant over the past two decades. The expansion of the purpose economy is good for the world, but it also means that navigating your career path is more complicated than ever. In these pages, Houde distils the wisdom she has cultivated coaching individuals around the world into a straightforward framework for sustainability - and sustainable - career success. If you want to use your working hours to make a difference in the world, this book will show you how, whether you are just starting out, making a career switch or starting your own business in the impact sector." * Ellen Weinreb, Managing Director, Weinreb Group Sustainability and ESG Recruiting *"If you are looking to unlock the potential of your personal values in an 'impact career', Shannon Houde has written you a handbook. Whether you are just starting your professional journey or seeking a transition to impact, Good Work provides the tools and a road map to identify, target and secure the impact job of your dreams. I guarantee that you will also learn a bit about yourself in the process." * Dave Stangis, former Chief Sustainability Officer, Campbell Soup Company, and former Director of Corporate Responsibility, Intel *"Good Work is filled with practical and helpful insights, example career profiles, networking strategies, and résumé and interview tips for purpose-driven jobseekers. This is sure to be a go-to resource for anyone interested in pursuing a career that aligns their professional skills with their passion for changing the world for the better." * Katie Kross, Managing Director, Center for Energy, Development and the Global Environment (EDGE) at Duke University. *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction – making a difference; Section - Part One: The market LANDSCAPE; Chapter - 01: Lay of the land – what is an impact career?; Chapter - 02: The change makers – who do I want to be when I grow up?; Section - Part Two: AIM YOUR COMPASS; Chapter - 03: Narrowing the net – how do I figure out where I fit into the sustainability market?; Chapter - 04: The two-way street of values-based organizations – how do I match my values and traits to theirs?; Chapter - 05: Change your course – how do I overcome my fears and enhance my impact credentials?; Section - Part Three: MAP YOUR STORY; Chapter - 06: Be in their shoes – how do I unpack what the hiring manager wants when I don’t know the lingo?; Chapter - 07: Prove your skills – how do my skills translate for a mission-driven role?; Chapter - 08: Wow them on paper – what are the bits of my story that make me unique for the purpose economy?; Chapter - 09: Write a cover letter using KISS – this sector loves storytelling; Section - Part Four: STEP INTO THE MARKET; Chapter - 10: Tell me so I’ll listen – how do I convert my unique story into a thought leader’s biography?; Chapter - 11: Sustainability jobs are all about partnering – how to show I’m worth collaborating with on LinkedIn?; Chapter - 12: Working with recruiters – where do I find the best impact roles?; Chapter - 13: Networking sherpa – how can I walk the talk of collaboration and make new friends for a win–win?; Chapter - 14: Now in person at the interview – how do I show them in person that I’m the one for the job?; Chapter - 15: Conclusion; Chapter - 16: Index;

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Book SynopsisWINNER: Independent Press Awards 2021 - Business: Entrepreneurship & Small Business HIGHLY COMMENDED: Business Book Awards 2021 - Start up/Scale up Do you dream of ditching the day job, doing your own thing and being your own boss? Are you ready to Boss It? In this invigorating and highly practical book, serial entrepreneur Carl Reader provides exactly the fire and guidance you need to get started. Designed to cut through the business jargon, this handy guide will take you through everything you need to establish and run your own business - from the mindset it takes to turn a dream into a plan, to the need-to-know practical stuff for running and growing a business. Featuring case studies, templates and exercises to help you put what you read into action, and turn that dream into a reality, this motivational book will enable you to be your own boss, to take control of your income, your time and your life... and Boss It.Trade Review"I've just loved reading this book. Carl Reader takes a sharp pin to pop the many myths of what it takes to set up, run and scale a business. His lived experience of 'walking the walk' of setting up and running businesses burns throughout all the chapters, as does his passion for creating a business guide for the next generation." * Sharon Davies, CEO, Young Enterprise *"Carl Reader is the guru of self-employment and this is a fantastic guide for anyone seeking to be their own boss. Whether you are looking for advice on funding, IT or building a customer base, this book has it covered." * Elizabeth Anderson, Money and Business Editor, i newspaper *"It is rare to find a book that is inspiring, pragmatic, realistic and optimistic about starting out on your own and growing your own business. Carl Reader has written a business-advice book that is well-contextualized for this time, with wider learnings to support entrepreneurs. Here are practical insights into innovation, as well as aspirational business advice and worksheets to progress thinking into action. Carl explains key business knowledge and motivates the reader to move their idea forward. The Five Stars model is something I'll be using and encouraging others to!" * Siân Prime, Academic Lead (Enterprise), Goldsmiths, University of London *"Carl Reader has truly captured that the future of work is being rewritten. These COVID times will lead to the growth of the gig economy and there is a place for all skills, but we need to know how to capitalize our best skills to find our way forward. In this book, Carl has shared very useful business-centric tips and a hands-on approach to becoming a small business owner. Boss It will truly give you very apt learning lessons for starting your business dreams." * Ritu Marya, Editor-in-chief, Entrepreneur magazine (APAC and India) *"Boss It is an invaluable guide to the seemingly elusive 'it' factor about self-employment. From 'dreaming it' to 'doing it', Carl Reader demystifies how to BOSS IT with confidence and clarity. This book offers the next generation an opportunity to reimagine their future working lives when it is needed now more than ever. And Carl's advice also serves as a nudge to those pondering whether to take the plunge to become their own boss. This is an important, honest and inspirational guide to make dreams a reality." * Claire Bennison, Head, ACCA UK (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) *"Whether you're already running your own business and need some help focusing on what's important or you're just about to embark on your first venture, you need to read this book. Carl Reader is incredibly knowledgeable about every facet of growing a robust and resilient company: every base is covered. Most importantly, for me, this isn't some romantic glamorous account of what it takes to be an entrepreneur, it's a real, gritty, practical handbook for success." * Rebecca Burn-Callander, former Enterprise Editor, Daily Telegraph *"Whether you're starting your first business or building your tenth, you will be more successful by applying Carl Reader's brilliant BOSS IT principles." * Michael Heppell, Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker and coach *"Carl Reader is a passionate and dedicated supporter of entrepreneurs and small businesses. In this book, he takes would-be entrepreneurs through 'the good', but also doesn't shy away from 'the bad and the ugly'. Carl is an affable coach and this guide is incredibly practical, with case studies, templates and exercises, and refreshingly there's no business jargon in sight!" * Francesca James, Founder, Great British Entrepreneur Awards *"Carl Reader's Boss It is a must-read for anyone considering starting or already running their own business. Carl's experience, insight and approachable style combine to captivate and inform far better than most business books I've read. He's honest about the realities and the practicalities, and his approach - Dream it, Plan it, Do it, Scale it - sets it all out for you. Carl's straightforward advice demystifies complex issues and should be a constant reference source for all. Keep it handy and read it often." * Chris Bryce, former CEO/Chair, IPSE (Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) *"Boss It uniquely addresses the two most important aspects of business ownership - the why and the how. Self-employment and business ownership remain the backbone of the world's economy, yet the concepts remain unimaginable or misunderstood for many. The author demystifies the topics in a way that guides the reader through self-analysis, supported by a pragmatic step-by-step process. The end result is inspiration and action for the motivated reader!" * Brad D Smith, Executive Chairman, Intuit *"Purchasing this book is a no-brainer for anyone in business or thinking of doing their own thing. Carl Reader has walked the walk in his own business and now shares years of experience and motivation in plain English." * Mike Michalowicz, author, 'Profit First' and 'Fix This Next' *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction – Be your own boss; Section - ONE: Dream it; Chapter - 01: Why should you be your own boss?; Chapter - 02: The difference between success and failure; Chapter - 03: How to create a business idea; Section - TWO: Plan it; Chapter - 04: From dreaming to planning; Chapter - 05: Raising funds; Chapter - 06: How to make the important first step; Section - THREE: Do it; Chapter - 07: Building your systems and processes; Chapter - 08: Finding your customers and marketing; Chapter - 09: Moving towards the bigger picture – Scaling your business; Section - FOUR: Scale it; Chapter - 10: An introduction to scaling; Chapter - 11: Scaling 101 – The growth model; Chapter - 12: Scaling 101 – The funding model; Chapter - 13: Scaling 101 – The staffing model; Chapter - 14: Scaling 101 – The leadership model; Chapter - 15: Final words of advice; Chapter - 16: Notes; Chapter - 17: Index

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Book SynopsisDon't just be a good manager... be an even better one. For current and aspiring managers alike, this bestselling handbook from expert author Michael Armstrong provides a whistle-stop tour of the skills and techniques you need to succeed. With a focus on practical application, you will be guided through four crucial areas of management: -Managing people -Management activities and processes -Management personal skills -Business and financial skills How to be an Even Better Manager has sold over 170,000 copies worldwide and been translated into 17 languages. Fully revised and updated, this 11th edition covers all the skills an excellent manager needs, and now includes brand new case studies to ensure you will be equipped for the modern world of management. From resolving conflict and boosting your confidence to engaging your team and improving their performance, with this trusted and popular guide you won't just be good - you'll be an even better manager.Trade Review"A practical and straightforward guide to successful management, written with the benefit of over 30 years' experience." * Business Executive *"Those with managerial responsibilities will find this a useful guide to keep on their shelves and dip into for background material and guidance on a range of business topics." * Business Franchise *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: How to be a better manager; Section - ONE: Managing People; Chapter - 02: How to treat people right; Chapter - 03: How to motivate people; Chapter - 04: How to engage people; Chapter - 05: How to be a better leader; Chapter - 06: How to build teams; Chapter - 07: How to manage performance; Chapter - 08: How to help people learn and develop; Chapter - 09: How to handle difficult situations with people; Section - TWO: Management Skills; Chapter - 10: How to organize; Chapter - 11: How to coordinate; Chapter - 12: How to plan and prioritize; Chapter - 13: How to control; Chapter - 14: How to delegate; Chapter - 15: How to make things happen; Chapter - 16: How to manage your boss; Chapter - 17: How to manage change; Chapter - 18: How to manage conflict; Chapter - 19: How to deal with office politics; Chapter - 20: How to manage a crisis; Chapter - 21: How to manage projects; Chapter - 22: How to manage time; Section - THREE: Personal Skills; Chapter - 23: How to persuade; Chapter - 24: How to negotiate; Chapter - 25: How to make meetings a success; Chapter - 26: How to aim high; Chapter - 27: How to solve problems and make decisions; Chapter - 28: How to be creative and innovate; Chapter - 29: How to conduct a selection interview; Chapter - 30: How to be interviewed for a job; Chapter - 31: How to communicate; Chapter - 32: How to listen; Chapter - 33: How to make effective presentations; Chapter - 34: How to write reports; Chapter - 35: How to be strategic; Chapter - 36: How to think clearly; Chapter - 37: How things go wrong and how to put them right; Section - FOUR: Business and Financial Management; Chapter - 38: How to be business-like; Chapter - 39: How to make a business case; Chapter - 40: How to budget;

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Book SynopsisThere's no such thing as a pre-set path to career success. Following the footsteps of others can only get you so far - and for women, there are often additional obstacles. But what if you could design your own path to your career goals? What if you could Make Your Own Map? Based on material from the popular Women Transforming Leadership course from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Make Your Own Map will help you develop a resilient and aspirational strategy for your career - whatever your starting point. Effective methods of strategic planning have been tried and tested in the corporate business world, and this book shows you how to repurpose those methods for yourself, even if you're not in the corporate world. Packed with strategic tools and practical exercises, this book will help you: -Assess and define your career goals -Make a plan -Implement your plan to find the work that fits your needs, your skills, and your direction. With your best career as the goal, this book will help you forge your own path and Make Your Own Map.Trade Review"Make Your Own Map is an absolute gift - to yourself, to your best friends, to your mentees. It is the guide I've being searching for when trying to help others define their journey and their destination. Kathryn Bishop's application of corporate strategy at an individual level not only facilitates an effective, adaptable and practicable "strategy for you", it also details the real-world implementation and experimentation necessary to realise your strategic purpose. Applicable to all, but mindful of the particular work-home challenges women may face during the evolution of their career, this is a guide to read with relish - and revisit!" * Dr Katherine Leivesley, Managing Counsel, Kingfisher Plc. *"Wonderfully practical and easy to read - I wish I had had this book when I made a fairly radical transition from one career into another, and I'm glad to have it now. The book is elegantly structured and the different stages introduced with great clarity, alongside carefully curated case studies to aid understanding. Kathryn Bishop's many years' experience gives her a calm and authoritative voice to guide the reader through the many and various models and ideas that help define purpose and success and lead towards real-world solutions. This is a book for busy women who crave focus and strategic insight in order to plan ahead - definitely one for the knapsack as you navigate your way through your (working) life." * Phyllida Hancock, Senior Programme Director, Olivier Mythodrama, and freelance facilitator and coach *"Whether you are lost, having to re-route because of an obstacle or just checking you are on the right path to reach your destination, everyone needs a map. This book is packed with clear guidance, useful exercises and thought-provoking case studies which are particularly designed for women managing their busy lives and juggling the multiple demands on their time." * Jan Cameron, Civil Service Commissioner *"Not only has the content in this book been life changing for me, but I have led multiple clients through the exercises that Kathryn Bishop teaches in this book and each one has found them immensely helpful. For any person who finds themselves at a bit of a crossroads professionally, the context, teachings and case studies in this text have the ability to help you get unstuck and move from the passenger side to the driver's seat of your life. This is a must read for any woman looking to intentionally uplevel their career." * Amy Young, Founder and CEO, Redefine Possibility, Head of Coaching and Enterprise, Swayworkplace, Certified Career Coach and Former Head of Global Partnerships, Google *"What a fantastic guide to plotting and navigating your career. Straightforward, easy to follow, and just the right mix of the strategic and the tactical. As our working lives get longer and many of us will have more than one career, this guide will help (any/every) woman plot her course. Having a career map will ensure that no matter the detour, one will always know that a temporary setback is not a "dead-end", and be able to navigate a way through and continue on the path to one's goals. That's a very powerful thing to be able to do. The examples of other women's journeys in the book are inspirational and make it real." * Sarah Laessig, Portfolio Non-Executive Director *"A gamechanger! Practical, easy-to-follow, and 100% customizable to where I was in my life. This book will help any woman navigate the next steps in her career with clarity and focus. Kathryn Bishop understands the many roles that women juggle and why they need a book just for them. Her advice is based on years of research and practical experience coaching women on their careers. You can apply corporate strategy techniques to your life and ambitions, and this book shows you how." * Robyn Tingley, CEO, Glasssky Inc *"Create your own map is a companion style of book for women wanting to chart their career path. I can imagine in years to come hundreds of women with tatty worn copies in handbags everywhere, like a trusted friend, as the book is used repeatedly to refresh, remind and re-discover fantastic tools that helped them map their personal success story. It has helped me and I have relished reading it." * Hayley Monks, Director, Think Inspire & Create Ltd *"This book is simply refreshing with practical frameworks and models to assist you to navigate the different phases in your career. This process will ensure you come to a resolution about what success looks like for you and the steps that you need to take to get there. I found the book provided examples so that you don't feel alone in this balancing act of life. This book will certainly be a "go to" for me and having Kathryn Bishop explaining the process is like listening to your best friend." * Derinda Brown, Director, Mastercard, Asia Pacific *"Kathryn Bishop is a tour de force and learning from her and her experience is a privilege. She brings real-life perspectives to her teaching and I have found her to be relevant, balanced and empathetic to all points of view while helping to shape the individual story and actions. Her book carries the same trademark. Teacher, mentor, friend, colleague and coach - all wrapped into one for the best advice and practical strategies for YOU!" * Jhumar Johnson, Director, Vice Chancellor's Office, The Open University *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction – what this book covers, why it will help, and how to use it; Chapter - 1: Devising a strategy for you – the Strategy Triangle; Section - ONE: Examining the past and present to plan for the future; Chapter - 2: How you got to where you are now – your Journey Map; Chapter - 3: What is working well right now – your Personal Dashboard; Section - TWO: Envisaging your future – four different approaches; Chapter - 4: The work that matters most to you – the Ikigai model; Chapter - 5: The purpose you serve – the story of you; Chapter - 6: Organizing your working life – your life architecture; Chapter - 7: What’s worth developing – the Strengths model; Section - THREE: Making strategy real; Chapter - 8: Making a career transition – the Product/Market matrix; Chapter - 9: Turning your new strategy into action – planning and experimenting; Chapter - 10: Getting under way – tactics for taking action; Chapter - 11: References; Chapter - 12: Further reading;

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Book SynopsisHOW TO GET THAT JOB! is a no-nonsense guide that gives much-needed support when it comes to looking for a job. By providing guidelines on topics such as CV content and layout, interview tips and personal presentation, the book makes the whole job hunting experience less stressful and easier to manage. Securing a job can be extremely challenging, especially in the present climate. With so many people looking for work, it is essential to do all you can to be well prepared, so you stand a better chance of getting the job you are applying for. So, whether you are fresh out of school, a recent graduate, a senior manager, or someone with several years’ experience returning to work, HOW TO GET THAT JOB! will provide you with helpful and practical advice during the various stages of your job search.

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Book SynopsisHow do you make your dream job a reality? I have given career advice to thousands of aspiring sports and entertainment industry executives. I’ve been asked what makes you stand out? How do you impress when you don’t have anything particularly special to say? And why does no one respond to your emails? I have distilled everything I know into Build the Invisible, an accessible guide that outlines my philosophy and shows how investing in yourself – building your invisible foundations – leads to a successful and fulfilling career. I interviewed over 40 high-achieving business people about how they landed their current positions. And blending their experiences with my own insights, I created a roadmap that will get you to where you want to be.

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Book Synopsis'Inspiring' - Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of Write It All Down'Fascinating and useful' - Joe Moran, author of First You Write A SentenceBestselling and award-winning authors share the secrets to their success, and the hard lessons they have learnt along the way.Where do the best ideas come from? How do you stay motivated? What does it take to become a published author? And how do you actually make money from your writing? For over five years the hosts of Always Take Notes podcast have posed their nosiest questions to some of the world's greatest writers. The result is a compendium of frank and frequently entertaining guidance for living a creative life. From the early failures that shaped them to the daily challenges of writing and the habits that keep them on track, literary luminaries offer guidance to inspire.Featuring:Alexander McCall Smith, Anne Enright, Candice Carty-Williams, Christina Lamb, Colin Thubron, Colum McCann, David Mitchell, Elif Shafak, George Packer, Hadley Freeman, Hollie McNish, Ian McEwan, Ian Rankin, Irvine Welsh, Jeffrey Archer, Joanne Harris, Kate Mosse, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Kit de Waal, Louise Doughty, Lucy Hughes-Hallett, Maggie Fergusson, Mark Haddon, Marlon James, Max Hastings, May Jeong, Merve Emre, Monica Ali, Niall Ferguson, Nikesh Shukla, Oliver Bullough, Orlando Figes, Patrick Kingsley, Rory Stewart, Rosie Nixon, Ruth Ozeki, Ruth Padel, Sam Knight, Samanth Subramanian, Samira Shackle, Sara Baume, Sebastian Junger, Simon Lancaster, Simon Scarrow, Stig Abell, Terri White, Tessa Hadley, Tim Rice, Toby Young, Tracy Chevalier, William Boyd, William Dalrymple, and many more...Trade Review'Anyone who takes writing seriously will find this book both fascinating and useful' -- Joe Moran * author of First You Write A Sentence *'Inspiring and very useful' -- Cathy Rentzenbrink * author of Write It All Down *'For anybody who is interested in what it means to write and to be a writer, this is a very lovely book' -- Kate Mosse * author of the Languedoc Trilogy *

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Book Synopsis'Incredible... Each page of this book is saturated with life experience and a genuine warm desire to help everyone who holds it... Did I feel it? Absolutely!... Massive love! I can't recommend it enough!!!' Amazon Reviewer, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Do you often feel overwhelmed with stress?Does fear hold you back from your goals?Do you ever feel like quitting when it gets tough?At some point in our lives, we've all had to face what seems like an impossible challenge. But imagine being fully in control of your emotional state, and having a transformational toolkit that will allow you to deal with any obstacle life throws at you... In this life-changing book, James Elliott brings together all his years of experience as an accredited psychotherapist, resilience coach and ex-paratrooper to help you develop your Five Pillars of Mental Resilience: confidence, emotional intelligence, physical health, goals, and relationships. James's eye-opening pillars will show you how to: · Understand and manage your emotional response to any situation· Harness your fears and overcome insecurities to achieve your goals· Find strength in your vulnerabilities and reframe failure· Unlearn negative behavioural patterns and replace them with positive ones· Set boundaries and avoid toxic relationshipsPacked with practical techniques, including James's ground-breaking tried-and-tested MIND method, Think Yourself Resilient will show you how you can train your brain to tackle life's daily challenges, overcome self-doubt and turn surviving into thriving. Perfect for fans of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?, Atomic Habits, and Mindset.What readers are saying about Think Yourself Resilient:'A self-help guru.' The Times'Boy did it open my eyes!! ... made me truly think about my frame of mind and how I personally will make changes.' Goodreads reviewer, ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆'James offers a powerful and pragmatic approach to understanding how to build resilience. He is authentic, relatable and inspiring in offering invaluable insights on how to overcome life's daily challenges.' Damian Hughes, high performance expert and bestselling co-author of High Performance'James provides an authentic and inspiring book that is thought provoking and powerful on every page ... easily digestible through the 5 pillars and most importantly can be achieved by all! It's as much brilliant as it is relatable and provides an in depth and compelling view on a topic previously difficult to articulate.' Coach Mike Chadwick, author of The Red On Revolution'If anyone has a lived experience of this subject, it's James Elliott ... I am learning from reading this book! Beg, borrow or steal a copy (if you're skint) or buy it like I did!'. Antony Cotton, actor'Simply brilliant'. Goodreads reviewer, ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆'A fantastic experience. The author's insights on building mental toughness and overcoming adversity were spot on and really resonated with me. Goodreads reviewer, ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the reasons why women in academia earn less, are less likely to be published, cited, funded or promoted compared with male colleagues.

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Book SynopsisNow in paperback: Legendary business coach and entrepreneur Dean Graziosi takes you from where you are in life to where you want to be, using simple tools to reshape daily routines and open new doors to prosperity--whether you're a fellow entrepreneur, an employee or executive, or a new grad in your first job.“In this book there are amazing recipes to get the life you want faster, easier, and with less stress. Read it and live rich!”— David Bach, nine-time New York Times best-selling author and financial expertMillionaire Success Habits is a book designed with one purpose in mind: to take you from where you are in life to where you want to be by incorporating easy-to-implement “Success Habits” into your daily routine.Legendary business coach Dean Graziosi has broken down the walls of complexity around success and created simple strategies that you can quickly put to use to reach the level of wealth and abundance you desire.This book is not about adding more time to your day. It is about replacing those things that are not serving your future with success habits designed specifically to assist you on your journey to a better you. In these pages, you’ll:– Drill down deep to identify your “why”—the true purpose that drives you and the real reason you want to prosper– Expose and overcome the “villain within” that’s holding you back– Unlock the single biggest secret to being productive (it’s probably not what you think)– Believe in your own massive potential—so you can make it a reality– Use Dean’s 30-day Better Life Challenge to catapult you into your new lifeNow in paperback, Millionaire Success Habits gives you the tools you need to radically reshape your daily routine and open new doors to prosperity.

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Book SynopsisA proven, practical and motivational guide to the 10 psychological characteristics displayed by high achievers, that we can all develop in order to be more successful in life and work.'An inspiring and practical guide, showing how we can all use our strengths to achieve success' - Dame Kelly Holmes'A must-read for anyone interested in maximising their potential!' - Chrissie Wellington OBESport psychologist Dr Josephine Perry spends her life working with exceptional performers. She has identified ten psychological pillars that the ultra-successful have ingrained within their approach. And the good news is that we can all learn these mental building blocks.In this book you'll hear those who have excelled in their field discussing their route to success and learn how you can emulate them. A sense of belonging, mastery, autonomy, purpose, confidence, process, courage, optimism, internal insight or gratitude - all these skills can be vital in helping us overcome setbacks that can stand in the way of achieving our goals.From the double Olympic champion who is passionate about collaboration, to the James Bond Stuntman who has cultivated courage, to the Ironman athlete who harnessed the power of gratitude, each case study demonstrates how we can turn a pillar into a superpower. Illuminating and inspiring, The Ten Pillars of Success will give every reader a roadmap to reach their full potential.Trade ReviewAn inspiring and practical guide, showing how we can all use our strengths to achieve success -- Dame Kelly Holmes * Dame Kelly Holmes *This book is a fantastic, go-to bible for achieving success in every area of life. It deep dives into so many of the concepts that I believe are foundational to being the best you can be every single day, with some great case studies to bring these to life. It's a must-read for anyone interested in maximising their potential! -- Chrissie Wellington OBE * Chrissie Wellington OBE *If you've followed me for a while, you'll know how important I think the basics are. The foundational principles that allow you to be a happy, healthy, successful human. Josephine Perry's new book does a marvelous job outlining what that foundation is. -- Steve Magness * Steve Magness, author of DO HARD THINGS *A practical guide to success * Women's Running *Table of Contentsi: Introduction 1: A Sense of Belonging 2: Developing Mastery 3: Autonomy 4: A Powerful Purpose 5: Cultivated Confidence 6: Process-Driven 7: Courage 8: Pragmatic Optimism 9: Internal Insight 10: Gratitude 11: Conclusion 12: Acknowledgements 13: Index

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Book SynopsisPlanning a career around your special or intense interests is possible and, in fact, easier than you might think! If you're wondering how you can turn your love of animals, intense fascination of transportation or passion for information technology (and much more!) into a fulfilling career, that you will never get bored of, you've come to the right place!Yenn Purkis and Barb Cook are leading autistic advocates, employees and business owners and are using their first-hand knowledge and the power of special interests to help you plan your future in this book. By straying from the conventional paths and thinking differently, Yenn and Barb could help take your passion for outer space and help transform you into a budding astronomer or even aerospace engineer!Full of helpful advice and activities, including goal and vision setting, identifying your skills and personality attributes, looking at what makes a positive workplace, common attributes of autistic employees and business owners and challenging assumptions to name just a few, this book will help you to find work that you truly enjoy and thrive in the workplace.Trade ReviewThis highly practical book will be really useful for autistic teenagers and young people to support their successful transition from school or higher education to the world of work. The authors have brought their lived and professional experiences together to ensure that the advice is useful and easy to implement. -- Dr Emma GOODALL, author, researcher and autism consultant.Autistic adults often face challenges navigating the job market, but 'Planning Your Career Through Intense Interests' offers a fresh perspective on leveraging our unique abilities. By tapping into our intense interests, autistic individuals can craft fulfilling careers that align with our passions. Yenn Purkis and Barb Cook provide practical advice and real-life examples to inspire readers. Apart from empowering autistic individuals, 'Planning Your Career Through Intense Interests' should be embraced by parents, business leaders, educators, service providers, and anyone with an interest in seeing autistic people thrive. As someone who coaches autistic individuals navigating the job market, and as an autistic person myself, I highly value this book. -- John Marble, Founder of Pivot Neurodiversity.

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Book SynopsisTactics for getting on the inside track to the very top - from communicating with your boss to making a splash on your first day.Table of ContentsWhat is Smart? Acknowledgements Preface 1 A Short History of Work and Careers Interlude 1: The Way we Work 2 Taking Stock 3 Attributes of a Smart Careerist Interlude 2: The New Language of Work 4 Moving On Interlude 3: The Ten Stages of a Career 5 Roads Less Travelled By 6 Survival and Success in the New Work Economy 7 A Final Word Annotated Bibliography Smart Sources Internet Sites Index

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Book Synopsis21 Dirty Tricks at Work is about lies. The type of underhand, pernicious and downright Machiavellian scheming that goes on in business every day. An estimated £7.8bn is lost each year in the UK alone though unnecessary and counter-productive office politicking. But 21 Dirty Tricks at Work is also a book of hope. It exposes the classic manoeuvres and gives practical advice on dealing with them to the vast majority who just want to do a good day's work. 21 Dirty Tricks at Work provides you with all the information you need to spot negative tactics and self-interested strategies. It shows you how to spot the games frequently being played and how to come out with your credibility intact and your sanity preserved. So, if you are fed-up of being on the receiving end of constant backbiting and skulduggery from workmates, join hands with the authors and get Machiavelli on the run!Trade Review"...this book is on a mission...one's eyes are definitely opened..." (The Independent on Sunday, 10th July 05) "...Fed up of back-biting, skulduggery and unscrupulous behaviour? Then this is the book for you." (Office Secretary Magazine, October 2005) "...you might want to invest in a new book - 21 Dirty Tricks at Work..."(Liverpool Daily Post, 13th October 2005) "...plenty of substance..." (Reading Chronicle, 20th October 2005) "...a book of hope. It exposes the classic manoeuvres and gives practical advice..." (Credit Control, Vol 26(6) 2005) "...new middle management recruits should read one trick before retiring each night; that way they'll get wise to every trick in the book within a month..." (Professional Manager, Jan 06)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements vii Introduction: Immunity or ignorance? 1 Chapter One: Destiny beckons 11 Dirty Tricks 1–3 Chapter Two: The apprentice 45 Dirty Tricks 4–6 Chapter Three: Commuting to (no)where? 73 Dirty Tricks 7–9 Chapter Four: Escalation and attrition 101 Dirty Tricks 10–12 Chapter Five: A rather SAD display 133 Dirty Tricks 13–15 Chapter Six: A day at the Belfry 165 Dirty Tricks 16–18 Chapter Seven: Decision time 195 Dirty Tricks 19–21 Epilogue: Florida – six months later 231 Appendix One: Bibliography 239 Appendix Two: About Politics at Work Ltd 243 About the authors 244 Index 245

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