Advice on careers and achieving success Books

Book SynopsisThe revised edition of the self-published hit, offering powerful strategies to end procrastination.  Why do we sabotage our own best intentions? How can we eliminate procrastination from our lives for good? Based on current psychological research and supplemented with clear strategies for change, this concise guide will help readers finally break free from self-destructive ideas and habits, and move into freedom and accomplishment. With numerous practical tips for change, Solving the Procrastination Puzzle brings clarity and scientific studies—and a touch of humor!—to the quest for successfully achieving goals. This accessible guide is perfect for entrepreneurs, parents, students, and anyone who wants to get unstuck, stop delaying, and start living their most inspired life.

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Book SynopsisBrian Finch is an independent consultant, with considerable experience of preparing and delivering effective business plans, as well as advising others on their preparation of winning material. He is the author of Effective Financial Management, also published by Kogan Page. He is based in London, UK.

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Book SynopsisAnyone seeking to influence others must first know their own story, and how to tell it properly. Whether you're proposing a risky new venture, trying to close a deal, or leading a charge against injustice, you have a story to tell. Tell it well and you will create a shared experience with your listeners that can have profound results.In this modern classic, Annette Simmons reminds us that the oldest tool of influence is also the most powerful. Fully revised and updated to account for new technology and social media, along with two new chapters on the role of stories in the development of civilization and how to adjust your story to your specific goal, Simmons showcases over a hundred examples of effective storytelling drawn from the front lines of business and government, as well as myths, fables, and parables from around the world. Whether writing a screenplay, or announcing a corporate reorganization, Simmons illustrates how story can be used in ways that cold facts, bullet points, and directives can't. These stories, combined with practical storytelling techniques, show anyone how to become a more effective communicator and achieve their goals.

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Book SynopsisNow in paperback, revised throughout, with a timely new chapter and titleThe original How to Connect in Business in 90 Seconds or Less received praise such as: Nick Boothman''s brilliant stroke is to guarantee that within the first 90 seconds of meeting someone you''ll be communicating like old trusted friends. But he doesn't stop there. This book shows how to turn those instant connections into long-lasting, productive business relationships.Marty Edelston, publisher, BottomLine/Personal. And: Success in business depends on effectively communicating ideas, at least as much as thinking them up, and Boothman tells us how to do that.Matthew Bishop, The Economist.Boothman''s message is central, and in this current business climate, critical: whether selling, interviewing, or motivating a team, success depends on convincing the other personand the quickest and best way to do that is through what he calls rapport by design. Using the science of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (built upon body

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Book SynopsisChange your life step by step with this beautifully designed, interactive workbook. Throughout the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can become very easy to get stuck in lifestyle patterns and habits that we know are unhealthy, and it can become just as difficult for us to let go of them. With encouraging guidance and well-organized exercises from psychologist Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, this workbook offers ways to establish new, healthier patterns and habits that allow us to live according to our values and reach our full potential. Inside, you’ll find a comprehensive guide to changing old habits and maintaining new ones: Identify existing behavioral patterns and habits Align your behaviors with your values Get out of your comfort zone to establish healthier behaviors Start small and embrace uncertainty Learn to stay consistent in maintaining value-based patterns and habits This supportive, thoughtful workbook is an enriching, motivating guide that’s straightforward and accessible for those striving to implement healthy behavioral changes in their lives. The engaging, colorful art and motivational messages make it a fun, accessible tool for self-improvement. The Wellness Workbooks series from Wellfleet Press offers guidance on a wide range of self-help and mental health topics. Each book presents a thoughtful, evidence-based collection of straightforward exercises in an accessible, enjoyable format that will keep you engaged and inspired. With a distinctive design and full-color illustrations throughout, these workbooks deliver a practical path to personal growth in a beautiful package. Other titles include Find Your Calm, Find Your Strength, and Find Your Peace.Table of ContentsContents Introduction 1 IDENTIFYING YOUR PATTERNS AND HABITS Slow It Down Soak in Your Surroundings An Apple for the Teacher The Opposite of Instinct Hello, This Is Your Captain Speaking Tracking Triggers Always Read the Label Words of Wisdom Interpersonal Inventory 2 HEALTHY OR HURTFUL ? Revisiting Your Values The Habit of Gratitude Focus on Function First Highway Driving No Longer in Service Putting Values to Work Relationship Roadmap Dance Like Everyone is Watching Familiarity is Not Always Your Friend Out of Time 3 CHANGING UNHEALTHY HABITS AND PATTERNS Goals: A Trilogy Prioritize Your Plan Moods Are Not Goals No Shaming in Maintaining Meaningful Modification Put it on Repeat Less Is More A Chain Reaction Likelihood of Change Exposing Emotions Feel Your Feelings 4 MAINTENANCE STAGE All the World’s a Stage Overcoming Obstacles Remember the Routine The Impossibility of Inconsistency Take Control of the Chaos Becoming Boundaried Push Pull Pushback to the Pushback Pitfalls and Triggers If at First You Don’t Succeed Control What You Create Remember the Why Conclusion References Resources Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisBe guided and inspired by the world's richest and most powerful people with this creative set of oracle cards. Need to get your cash flow moving? Angela Merkel's guidance is at hand. Stuck in your search for the next big idea? Steve Jobs might have your answer. Pick a card and let 50 gurus of material success guide you through any life, career, and business dilemma.Meet the Oracles:•⊂Beyoncé•⊂ Michael Bloomberg•⊂ Deepak Chopra•⊂ Ellen DeGeneres•⊂ Walt Disney•⊂ Bill Gates•⊂ Arianna Huffington•⊂ Kim Kardashian WestDiscover the other card decks in the Oracles series, including the bestselling Art Oracles, Fashion Oracles, Love Oracles, and Music Oracles.

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Book SynopsisWhen it comes to entering and succeeding in many (especially large) corporate organizations, there are still barriers and challenges (ranging from education and background to not having the right contacts and networks) that the majority encounter. This book provides inside advice on planning your career, overcoming the barriers and "cracking corporate". Through interviewing young professionals who currently have successful corporate careers, and through the authors' own experiences of cracking corporate, the book offers readers valuable lessons in choosing career options and tackling the different challenges at each stage in your career. Furthermore, the authors provide insightful advice on thinking about your purpose in life, planning your education and becoming an expert in a particular field, developing your network of contacts, handling difficult people and situations, and using good ethical principles.

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Book SynopsisThis book will increase your confidence in and enhance your understanding of how to engage effectively and ethically with all of the multi-faceted individuals who make our working lives such a privilege.' Claire Johnson, CDI Head of Professional Development and Standards, RCDP and CDI, ICCI and NICEC FellowTransform your career guidance practice to meet the unique needs of all of your clients.The need for specialised career guidance for individuals with an impairment, health condition, learning support need or disabling factor has never been greater. This dedicated guide supports career development professionals to successfully adapt their practice to ensure it is inclusive of people with a variety of needs. Written by two hugely knowledgeable and widely respected authors with considerable expertise in the field of careers guidance and inclusion, this definitive guide offers: Real-world case studies:to demonstrate proven, real-life techniques employed by professionals in their practice and illustrate their methods Actionable insights:with tools, techniques and strategies to help overcome specific challenges, including non-verbal communication and literacy difficulties Professional standards: closely mapped against industry training benchmarks for career professionals Accessibility:written in a clear, engaging and accessible format, it has illustrations throughout to support different learning styles. Drawing on real-world, tried-and-tested techniques, this comprehensive handbook equips career development professionals with the tools they need to provide effective guidance, foster inclusivity and improve accessibility.

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Book SynopsisRichard Branson stated: "No goal is beyond our reach and even the impossible can become possible for those with vision and belief in themselves." This is the topic of this book, which studies the lives of 50 extraordinarily successful women and men - most of them entrepreneurs, but also top managers, athletes, entertainers and others - to find out what distinguishes them and the lessons that we can all learn. What really sets these highly successful and rich individuals apart is their courage to be different from the majority of those around them. They challenge traditional ways of thinking and they set their goals and ambitions considerably higher than most people. Their stories serve as powerful guidelines for anyone who wants to aim higher and achieve much more than those around you.Trade ReviewThis book can motivate young people to become entrepreneurs. You don't necessarily need a degree, as Zitelmann shows in his book - and as I know from my own life experience. Of far greater importance are good entrepreneurial ideas - ideas that create benefits and help other people. - Dirk Rossmann, Managing Director, Dirk Rossmann GmbH, pioneer of drugstores and billionaire businessmanTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Aiming Higher 2. How to Win Trust 3. Learn to Embrace Problems 4. Focusing 5. Dare to Be Different 6. Learn to Stand Your Ground 7. Never Take "No" For an Answer 8. Programming Your Inner GPS 9. The Formula for Success: Stamina + Experimentation 10. Dissatisfaction as a Driving Force. 11. Ideas Will Make You Rich 12. The Art of Promoting Yourself 13. Enthusiasm and Self-Discipline 14. Efficiency 15. Speed Is of the Essence 16. Money Matters 17. Tension and Relaxation Bibliography About the Author Index of Persons and Companies

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Book SynopsisTeam Impact: Achieving Twice as Much in Half the Time draws on extensive contemporary research to explore what it takes to be a great manager and create effective, impactful teams. It features material generated by the Meeting Masters Research Project, an ongoing effort at the University of Michigan.The book addresses the wide range of teams within organizations, ranging from governance teams to those devoted to specific projects. Readers learn about running team meetings and managing decisions within them, and using the Agenda Bell, which graphs energy over time, to place items on the agenda. Team Impact also introduces the menu agenda structure to facilitate the flow of information, and the concept of high-quality decisions as the sign of impact. Each chapter includes exercises that allow students to immediately apply what they have learned.Research-based and rooted in qualitative methods, Team Impact is an ideal instructional tool for courses in management, leadership, and organizational development. Its accessible tone and style also make it appropriate for any organization, from condominium boards to school committees, to social groups, seeking to improve the quality and effectiveness of the meeting experience.

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Book SynopsisModern Machiavelli will teach you smart, social tactics to advance your career and improve your relationships. This book explains how to successfully manage conflict, influence others, and understand the overt and covert dynamics of interpersonal power. It challenges false but commonly held beliefs that undermine personal and career success. Master the unwritten rules of the social game that few understand.

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Book Synopsis"A bold new approach to improving your performance and deepening your purpose." —DANIEL H. PINK, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Drive, When, and To Sell Is HumanA Three-Step Process to Access and Activate Your Full PotentialImagine switching on the television to see a highlight reel of the best moments from your life. Like a professional athlete, with every clip you''d learn how to repeat past successes, pinpoint positive blind spots, and build confidence in your skills. In Exceptional, London Business School professor and expert social scientist Daniel M. Cable reveals how building your own personal highlight reel—a collection of positive memories about yourself from your network—is key to accessing your potential. Using the latest science and proven research behind best-self activation, his three-step process will help you improve your life by: Focusing on what you do best Crafting a life around your strengths Increasing your confidence and resilience Cable has worked with tens of thousands of people to create their highlight reels and make the most of their gifts. The three-step process ultimately reveals how living up to your full potential can improve the relationships you value most and transform your mindset to one of possibility.Each of us can bring forth a version of ourself that is uniquely outstanding. It''s a version of ourself that already exists—all we have to do is access it. A practical book on how to create one''s own human highlight reel, and then use that highlight reel to direct one to success, growth, happiness, and fulfillment in work and life based on scientific results Great for readers interested in achieving self-improvement and a sense of purpose. Add it to the shelf with books like Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck, Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy, and The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg. Digital audio edition read by the author.

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The Shadow Work Journal start the journey that has transformed millions of lives around the world. Have you ever felt that no matter how hard you try, every goal and intention you set feels just beyond your reach? Have you ever called yourself unlucky? If so, it's time to embrace Lucky Girl Syndrome, the viral mindset shift that has helped attract new opportunities and once-in-a-lifetime experiences for millions of people of all genders from around the world who have embraced the idea that they already have everything they need to make their dreams come true. Through a series of reflective exercises and actionable steps, you'll learn to cultivate a Lucky Girl mindset, propelling you on a journey of self-belief and discovery. What does your lucky self look like, and how can you embody that daily?What is your personal definition of success?What does living authentically

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Book SynopsisA revised and updated edition of a groundbreaking self-help classic, with a foreword by Eckhart Tolle, bestselling author of The Power of Now and A New Earth Three Magic Words presents a simple but profound truth: we can shape the outer world by shaping our inner thoughts. Instead of being controlled by circumstances, we can become architects of our reality by harnessing the power of consciousness itself. Throughout the book, U.?S. Andersen illustrates this principle with meditations to help you reframe difficult situations and cultivate liberating thoughts. He also empowers you to: ? understand the true relationship between mind and matter ? free yourself from limiting beliefs ? program your thoughts for success ? tap the power of the subconscious mind ? develop your innate intuitive abilities As Andersen puts it, this book is ?aimed at revealing to you your power over all things. You will learn that there is only one mover in all creation, and that mover is thought.?

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Book SynopsisOne of the things we all deeply crave, and all richly deserve, is a more exciting life. We know well enough that many things have to be routine, hard and a little bit boring. But we also rightly sense that, if only we can find a way, our lives could be rendered intermittently more joyful, intense, thrilling and beautiful. This is a guide to the more exciting life we know could be ours. It isn’t about the outward things we might do: travel, parachute out of airplanes or learn a foreign language. This is a book of psychology and about how we can nurture a sense of inner liberation, accept our desires and aspirations and then have the courage to set ourselves free. Perhaps for too long we have resigned ourselves to things that aren’t fair or necessary, we have felt too constricted (and perhaps unloved) to communicate well with others and the proper expansion of our characters has been sacrificed for the sake of compliance. Now is a chance to recover some of our spirit, and to become open to the full intensity, beauty and mystery of life and to the richness of our own possibilities. Here is a guide to that more exciting life we know should – and can – be ours.

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Book Synopsis• Presents 67 switchwords and explores how to use them for manifesting goals • Explains how switchwords work from a subconscious level to influence reality The power of language goes beyond the meaning of words. The words we use influence our subconscious and send ripples through the energy field around us. Certain words, called “switchwords,” have a stronger influence on our subconscious and energy fields. By using them intentionally, you can harness the power of the Law of Attraction to reprogram your reality and manifest your desires. In this practical guide to 67 powerful switchwords, Franziska Krattinger explains how a single word or combination of words repeated several times either aloud, whispered, or spoken inwardly can be used to change our subconscious mind, the first step toward outer change and reprogramming ourselves and our reality. Describing the underlying cosmic rules behind the power of switchwords, she provides techniques for using these words and explains the multitude of energy shifts they can achieve in your life and how. For each word she recommends a special number of repetitions, sometimes with a certain rhythm, as well as word combinations for specific goals and tips and tricks to succeed. For example, the switchword “achieving” will help you activate your hidden skills. By combining “achieving” with other switchwords, such as “achieving life goal,” “achieving ability to love,” or “achieving partnership,” the energy is targeted to a certain purpose. Offering an easy-to-use guide to harnessing the power of language, Krattinger shows how each of us can use words to change our reality and reprogram ourselves for health, happiness, and prosperity.Table of ContentsIntroduction The Basics: Your Switchword Toolkit “I am the way” How to Master Being Human Just Switch! We Already Have All the AnswersHow to Use SwitchwordsThe Switchwords: A Dictionary of SwitchwordsHow to Use the Switchwords More Key Switchwords About the Author

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Book SynopsisThe first clear and faithful guide to the timeless, practical teachings of the Stoic philosopher SenecaTrade Review"Reading Breakfast with Seneca is like sitting down for a good cup of coffee with a wise and compassionate friend." -- Eric Weiner, author of The Socrates Express"This book is the perfect antidote to the commercialism and superficial values of modern times. [Fideler] channels Seneca without distortion and makes him accessible to the twenty-first-century reader." -- Robin Waterfield, translator of Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus"[A] great introduction to both Seneca and Stoicism and will even help those already familiar with these writings to gain more benefit from them." -- Donald Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor"The most companionable of the new Stoic books." -- Molly Young - The New York Times"In Breakfast with Seneca [David Fideler] explains his habit of poring over the Roman philosopher with his morning coffee and omelette. Writing with charm and clarity, he argues that Seneca’s philosophy can help us ‘live a happy, flourishing life’." -- Emily Thomas - The Times Literary Supplement

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Book SynopsisFulfill your innermost dreams and ambitions by turning up the volume on your intuition and re-connecting with your Inner Genius.Executive coach Liz Tran asks you to train yourself to listen to and be guided by your innermost voice. From tech to spiritual leadership and executive coaching, Tran has charted her own path by learning how to tune into her intuition and be true to her Inner Genius. Informed by ancient sources of wisdom like Zen, Reiki, astrology, and Stoicism, The Karma of Success invites you to validate the unique goals and ambitions you set for yourself and ultimately, are destined to achieve.You'll learn the Four Pillars of Spiritual Strategy - inquiring inward, manifesting mindfully, enriching your energy, and becoming brilliant - and be guided by the stories of people who have looked inward to find meaning and success. So whether you're trying to start your own business, heal your inner child, or just figure out how to get through the next Mercury in retrograde, The Karma of Success will help you find your way.

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Book SynopsisCommunication and confidence tools for shy people!Is your shyness holding you back from going after what you want? Are you tired of feeling like you aren't good enough? Do your self-limiting beliefs sabotage you from speaking up and owning your story?In Shy by Design, career coach and leadership and communications lecturer, Michael Thompson, shares his inspiring journey of moving from being riddled with self-doubt due to his shyness and debilitating stutter to becoming a sought-after career coach, university lecturer, and strategic communication advisor for leading business executives, entrepreneurs, and creators (despite still being shy, and at times, still stuttering). Packed with actionable strategies and heartfelt stories, this transformative book will revolutionize your relationships, help you embrace the blessing of being underestimated, and amplify your impact. Thompson's 12 principles will help shy people: Build confidence and strengthen communication skills through the power of being persistently curious. Create meaningful connections and foster a close-knit community that supports personal growth. Lead with quiet conviction and while cultivating a mindset that uplifts others on the climb toward success. The author's inspiring journey navigating the often loud world of sales and communication while staying true to his shy nature will ignite the courage of shy individuals to embrace their unique strengths. For recent graduates, seasoned executives, or anyone seeking personal growth, this empowering book will provide readers with the motivation and action steps to embrace shyness as the superpower that it is.

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Book SynopsisYou may not know it, but you are sitting on a goldmine. Your knowledge, passions, and skills can be transformed into a lucrative income stream that requires no college degree, zero employees, and less than $50 to get started. Whether it takes shape as a full-fledged business, a side hustle, or automated earnings is up to you!Before you can monetize what you know, you’ll need to learn the dynamics of the knowledge economy. There’s no one better to teach you than Graham Cochrane—business coach, YouTuber, and founder of The Recording Revolution, a once no-name blog about music turned 7-figure business that requires fewer than 5 hours per week of work. With How to Get Paid for What You Know, he provides a proven 6-step system for turning your ideas, skills, and passions into an income stream that puts money in your bank account day and night, whether you’re working or not. In this book, you’ll learn how to: Discover your idea and ensure it will be profitable,Build an audience,Package your knowledge into a highly desirable digital product,Sell online in an authentic and ethical way,Leverage simple online tools to market your product, andAutomate the entire process so that income flows to you even when you’re not working. Follow these steps and you’ll be well on your way to creating better stability in your income and finding more fulfillment in your work and, ultimately, your life. How to Get Paid for What You Know is your essential guide to a new and better way to make a living.

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Book SynopsisThis newly updated edition of a classic bestseller is THE ultimate job-hunting guide for college grads and career-changers alike! Now you can utilize The Pathfinder’s proven and practical techniques and tools to discover exactly what career path is right for you and make it happen.Whether you are a seasoned professional in search of a career change or just starting out, The Pathfinder can guide you toward more engaging, fulfilling work. Based on breakthrough techniques developed by the author’s award-winning career coaching organization, Rockport Institute, The Pathfinder has already helped hundreds of thousands of people custom design a career that fits their interests and lifestyle perfectly. This completely revised and updated new edition offers more than fifty self-tests, diagnostic tools, and the widely lauded Rockport Career Design Method to help you choose an entirely new career, an entrepreneurial path, or a better-fitting job in your current field. Learn how to: * Design your new career step-by-step: identify a realistic, attainable career where you’ll use your talents to the fullest doing something you really care about, where you’ll be successful, respected, and engaged in tasks you do well and enjoy * Successfully deal with complacency and “what-ifs” that keep you going back to the same old uninspiring job, day after day * Land the perfect job in a new field using personal marketing and networking (even for those who hate to network) Comprehensive, insightful, and empowering, The Pathfinder proves that there really is a career that you were born to do, and gives you the most complete set of cutting-edge career coaching tools find it.

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Book SynopsisGreat Answers to Tough Interview Questions is the essential companion for all jobseekers. With over 5 million copies sold, this bestseller takes you through the whole process: from composing your CV and preparing for interviews, to interview techniques, answering tough questions and even negotiating your new salary. Crammed full of the difficult questions that interviewers might throw at you, Martin John Yate gives you expert tips and suggested answers to tackle the tricky ones including: Why should I give you the job? What is your biggest weakness? What are your salary expectations? How long would you stay with the company? What is your greatest strength? Why do you want to work here? Now in its 11th edition, Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions is your indispensable guide to blowing away the competition and landing your dream job.Trade Review"The best book on job hunting" * Financial Times *"An essential guide for the modern job seeker" * Evening Standard *"Some excellent tips on how to answer potential clangers" * Cosmopolitan *"A good investment...a comprehensive guide to the various ways of hunting jobs down, as well as how to make the right impression with employers" * Daily Mirror *Table of Contents Section - 00: Introduction; Section - ONE: The Well-Stocked Briefcase; Section - 01: The realities of job hunting; Section - 02: Transferable skills and professional values; Section - 03: The productive CV; Section - 04: Networking and the successful job search; Section - 05: Network-integrated job search tactics; Section - TWO: Getting to Square One; Section - 06: Making contact; Section - 07: The telephone interview; Section - 08: Dressing for interview success; Section - 09: Body language; Section - 10: The curtain goes up on the job interview; Section - THREE: Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions; Section - 11: The five secrets of securing a job offer; Section - 12: Why interviewers do the things they do; Section - 13: How to knock ’em dead; Section - 14: Questions of manageability and team spirit; Section - 15: The stress interview and illegal questions; Section - 16: Answering unanswerable questions; Section - 17: Welcome to the real world; Section - 18: The graceful exit; Section - FOUR: Finishing Touches; Section - 19: Out of sight, out of mind?; Section - 20: Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat; Section - 21: Negotiating the offer; Section - 22: Multiple interviews, multiple offers; Section - 23: Index of questions; Section - 24: Index

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Book SynopsisIn this title, two entrepreneurial Icons share experiences and insights into creating and building successful businesses. What makes some business owners wildly successful? What separates the entrepreneurs who build businesses from ones who just seem to create more work for themselves? How, exactly do the world's most prominent business builders seem to hit home run after home run? The answer: They have the Midas Touch. Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki believe the world needs more entrepreneurs. For the first time, two of the world's most successful and influential entrepreneurs will share their own Midas Touch secrets. Secrets that will both inspire you to find and fulfill your passion as well as provide you with the hands-on guidance you need to be successful. Through their real life stories of success, failure, perseverance and purpose, you'll discover how they do it and whether or not you have what it takes to drive your own entrepreneurial success.

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Book SynopsisMichael J Morris has tutored on various university business school programmes and has extensive experience consulting to small businesses. He is also the author of The First Time Manager, Successful Expansion for the Small Business and A Practical Guide to Entrepreneurship, all published by Kogan Page.Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Preface; Chapter - 01: First Thoughts and Foundations; Chapter - 02: Getting Orders, Making Profits; Chapter - 03: Controlling the Money; Chapter - 04: Raising the Money; Chapter - 05: Your Business Name and Legal Status; Chapter - 06: Business and the Law; Chapter - 07: Premises; Chapter - 08: Managing Operations; Chapter - 09: Financial Housekeeping, VAT and Tax; Chapter - 10: Employing People; Chapter - 11: Risk Management and Insurance; Chapter - 12: Sources Of Help; Chapter - 13: After a Successful Launch... Developing Your Firm; Chapter - 14: The PLG Programme For Growth

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Book SynopsisIn this bestselling book, Ed Silvoso invites the Church to engage with the heart of our cities: the marketplace. With biblical examples and extraordinary true stories, he shows us how to knock down the perceived wall between commercial pursuit and service to God--and participate in an unparalleled marketplace transformation. Includes a personal study guide.

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2020: LEADERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE A Financial Times Business Book of the Month 'A brilliant set of leadership tools that will help you succeed whatever your goal' - Sir Clive Woodward 'A punchy, plainly written guide, offering a readable and enlightened view of what leaders do and how they should do it' - Financial Times 'A new rubric on leadership' - Evening Standard Inspiration behind the No Bullsh*t Leadership Intelligence Squared podcast Leadership is not some special club, open only to elites. It's not a gold star given only to those with expensive degrees. Leadership is for everyone. Based on the author's hard-won experience as a Global CEO, this smart, fun book delivers a step-by-step working manual on how to lead - for anyone. Full of simple and direct approaches, it demystifies an over-analysed subject to get to the heart of modern leadership: the life-changing, career-transforming power to get stuff done. These principles and actionable steps apply to every field, from small businesses to community initiatives, from schools to sports teams to global enterprises. No matter your goal, this book will show you how to: - make effective decisions - build a world-class team - take care of yourself and others - achieve resultsTrade ReviewA punchy, plainly written guide, offering a readable and enlightened view of what leaders do and how they should do it * Financial Times *A new rubric on leadership * Evening Standard *A brilliant set of leadership tools that will help you succeed whatever your goal. -- Sir Clive WoodwardGets to the point of crucial leadership challenges in a simple and engaging way - it's rare to find a book that does this so beautifully. Yes, it's no bullshit, but it's also really elegant in its directness and uses beautiful stories to illustrate the points -- Business Book of the Year Judges

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Book SynopsisThis introduction to the field of cultural anthropology from a Christian perspective exposes students to the excitement and significance of human history and culture.

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Book SynopsisAre you considering a career in social media? Are you an entrepreneur or freelancer looking to boost your online content marketing? Maybe you're looking for your next career pivot, or you're simply seeking skills to give your CV that competitive edge? Wherever you are in your career, Confident Digital Content can help. Covering the essentials of online content, this book takes you through everything you need to know - from how to write effectively for online platforms, through to video, audio, graphic design and photography. Featuring inspiring case studies from individuals at companies including CNN International, Mumsnet, Bunster's Hot Sauce and HuffPost UK, this practical beginner's guide includes guidance on content marketing strategy, metrics and community management. This updated second edition features advice on the latest trends, including fake news, the importance of stories and social listening analysis. Though trends, fads and hashtags change, the principles of great online content remain the same - let Confident Digital Content give you the grounding you need to ace your social channels and supercharge your career. About the Confident series... From coding and web design to data, digital content and cyber security, the Confident books are the perfect beginner's resource for enhancing your professional life, whatever your career path.Trade Review"I taught him everything he knows. Now you can read it all in this book! It's a great SQL. " -- Matt Clarke, Head of Digital, UK Ministry of Defence"Whether you're dipping your toe into Adam's digital ocean of ideas for the first time, or fishing for new insights and clever content to help enhance your latest campaign, then dive in, the water's lovely." * Dan Mitchell, Creative Director at Bigkid Agency *"This book is a MUST read for anyone wanting to break into the creative industries." -- Rob Nicholls, Director at Grapevine DigitalTable of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Why digital content skills are essential for your career; Chapter - 02: How to write for digital; Chapter - 03: Making great video; Chapter - 04: Graphic design, photography and audio; Chapter - 05: Digital community building; Chapter - 06: Evaluation; Chapter - 07: Social media; Chapter - 08: People; Chapter - 09: Campaign planning; Chapter - 10: Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe greatest discovery you''ll ever make...is the power of your own mind.Einstein claimed that he used only 10 percent of his mind, and the general public uses only about three or four percent. And that''s what this book is all about: learning to use more of your mind.Learn how to unleash your Genius Mind with just a few hours of practice. The inner images you hold deep within yourself determine your outer reality. The Silva Choose Success Master Course gives you the tools you need to reach these deep inner levels where you can change your life for the better by simply changing your thoughts.This course, which was developed under the direct supervision of Jose Silva, will show you how. Learn to use more of your mind to help you change your life for the better and get more of the things that you want. Restore and enjoy vibrant good health, build fulfilling relationships, achieve prosperity and abundance, and succeed in your life''s mission.Millions of people all over the world have taken the Silva Mind Control Method, and so can you. Now it is easier than ever before, with our step-by-step guided instructions. They will help you to restore and enjoy vibrant good health, build fulfilling relationships, achieve prosperity and abundance, and succeed in your life''s mission.This is the most powerful book ever written for the human brain and mind.

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Book SynopsisWinning takes many forms. For fans of Matthew Syed, this is a great sports book about leadership, judgement and decision-making rooted in the theory that helped Ed Smith lead England cricket to sustained success. And to help us all win more.An absolutely fascinating book' THE GAME, The Times football podHow do you spot the opportunities that others miss?How do you turn a team's performance around?How do you make good decisions amid a tidal wave of information? And how can you improve?As chief selector for the England cricket team, Ed Smith pioneered new methods for building successful teams and watched his decisions tested in real time on the pitch. During his three-year tenure, England averaged 7 wins in every 10 completed matches, better than they have performed before or since.Making Decisions reveals Smith's unique approach to finding success in a fast-changing and increasingly data-reliant world. The best decisions, Smith argues, rely on a combination of differing kinds of intellTrade Review PRAISE FOR MAKING DECISIONS ‘Sincere and often self-reflective… offers genuine searing insight, making points you feel have never been made before. A learned and engaging study of decision-making.’ New Statesmen ‘A WONDERFUL book’ Stumbling and Mumbling Economics blog ‘An excellent read… based on his years as England’s chief cricket selector, but drawing on much broader thinking on decision-making’ Simon Kuper ‘A masterful combination of analysis and personal experience of decision-making at the highest level. Full of insights, wisdom and highly entertaining’ Mervyn King ‘In this fascinating and highly readable book, Ed Smith explores how the human and the machine can work together’ Matt Ridley PRAISE FOR ED SMITH’S LUCK ‘There's hardly a sentence here that isn't clear, thought-provoking and beautifully expressed. Sport bores me rigid. Inspirational books repel me. But Smith on sport, life and luck brings fresh ways of looking at things on every page and, despite myself, I read on’Matthew Parris ‘Smith is a beguiling and skilful writer: good-humoured, anecdotal, discursive and often fascinating. You'll probably read his book in an evening but think about it for weeks, even years, afterwards’New Statesman ‘Book of the week … Elegant and absorbing … Smith is excellent at exploring nuances … The writing on sport is superb … Smith moves beyond sport with great effect’The Times ‘Funny and honest … like one of Smith's well-crafted innings in his playing career, it leaves you wanting more’Sunday Times ‘Blends personal experience, sporting insight and a broad knowledge of history with the journalist's talent for storytelling to fashion an original and thought-provoking book … not only refreshing but uplifting’Spectator An exceptional book: lucid, thought-provoking, informative and fair. Outstanding’The Times

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Book SynopsisPatricia Bright is killing it right now' GlamourOne of Britain's biggest YouTube stars' Huffington PostI'm going to show you how to hustle like I do, using your head and heart. All it takes is three stepsYour BrandFrom humble beginnings Patricia Bright learned how to hustle from a young age, and how to make her passion projects pay. Now, she is one of the UK''s most successful content creators. What started as a hobby sharing her passion online has grown to a global community of over 3 million.Your BusinessIn Heart and Hustle, Patricia shares the story of her meteoric rise to success and how you can do it too with three steps, focussing on your brand, your business and your beliefs.Your BeliefsPacked with life lessons and observations from her journey, this book shows that it''s possible for everyone to find their grind, and use heart and hustle to make it to the top.Trade Review‘Patricia Bright is killing it right now’GLAMOUR ‘One of Britain’s biggest YouTube stars’HUFFINGTON POST ‘An inspirational guide about taking control of your own future, full of personal anecdotes and practical advice.’COSMOPOLITAN ‘Heart and Hustle is a practical book filled with Patricia's straight-talking advice and smart pro-tips for anyone thinking about ditching or supplementing their 9 to 5 with a side hustle. Ultimately, it will provide all the inspo you need to totally boss life.’ GLAMOUR

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Book SynopsisFeatures dozens of simple games aims to foster and encourage creativity in the workplace and at home. This title includes games that help to: produce dramatically innovative work; convince people that they're creative; get a new project off the ground; perk up a meeting; overcome a creative block; and, use failure to spur creativity.Table of ContentsGetting Ready. The New Science and Technology of Creativity. How to Use This Book. The Games. The ABCs of Creativity. The Amazing Magazine Game. The Anonymous Suggestion Game. The Audience Game. Bridges to Creativity. Broadening: Design Challenge. Broadening: Workplace Challenge. The Broader the Better. Building a Better Capturing Machine. Capturing: Design Challenge. Capturing: Workplace Challenge. Capturing a Daydream. Challenging: Design Challenge. Challenging: Workplace Challenge. Creative Potential: Design Challenge. Creative Potential: Workplace Challenge. The Experts Game. Feedback and Recognition: Design Challenge. Feedback and Recognition: Workplace Challenge. The Keys to Creativity (Basic Version). The Keys to Creativity (Advanced Version). The Lola Cola Game. Managing Resources: Design Challenge. Managing Resources: Workplace Challenge. Managing Teams: Design Challenge. Managing Teams: Workplace Challenge. The Memory Game. The Monkey-Do Game. The News-You-Can-Use Game. The No-Hands Game. The Not-for-the-Fainthearted Game. The Odd Couple Game. The Popsicology Game. The Random Doodles Game. Selling a Zork. The Shifting Game. The Srtcdjgklered Game. Sticky Business. Surrounding: Design Challenge. Surrounding: Workplace Challenge. The Team as Quality Editor. The Tell-Me-a-Story Game. The Tiny Little Nod Game. The Toys-as-Tools Game. The Ultimate Challenge Game. The Waiting Design Game. What D'Ya Know?

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Book SynopsisBrought to you by Penguin.The long-awaited sequel to 12 RULES FOR LIFE, which has sold over 5 million copies around the worldIn 12 Rules for Life, acclaimed public thinker and clinical psychologist Jordan B. Peterson offered an antidote to the chaos in our lives: eternal truths applied to modern anxieties. His insights have helped millions of readers and resonated powerfully around the world.Now in this much-anticipated sequel, Peterson goes further, showing that part of life''s meaning comes from reaching out into the domain beyond what we know, and adapting to an ever-transforming world. While an excess of chaos threatens us with uncertainty, an excess of order leads to a lack of curiosity and creative vitality. Beyond Order therefore calls on us to balance the two fundamental principles of reality - order and chaos - and reveals the profound meaning that can be found on the path that divides them.In times of instability Trade ReviewThe advice in Beyond Order reflects some new and painful awareness of mortality. But it was always Peterson's intimate, self-revealing style that made his life advice so powerful, so energising, and so hard to reduce to politics * Telegraph *A sui generis kind of personal trainer for the soul.... It's a good thing that there's space on the self-help shelves for a book as bracingly pessimistic as this one... Peterson offers an invaluable reminder that we're finite and inherently imperfect -- Oliver Burkeman * Guardian (Book of the Week) *Life-changingly inspirational * The Times *Full of sensible, humane advice, and shows he is still very much on top... The book is a validation of his own role; as he observes, being able to articulate what many people instinctively feel but can't articulate is a valuable role for a public intellectual -- Melanie McDonagh * Evening Standard *In telling us that life is suffering (as all major religions do) and that the goal is to find meaning rather than happiness, he does have something to say. ... wisdom combined with good advice. Peterson is at his best when telling stories of his clinical practice - he comes across as an empathetic non-judgmental listener -- Suzanne Moore * Telegraph *More trenchant life advice from the bestselling author of 12 Rules for Life... bound to be a bestseller * The Times *Reliably thought-provoking, often engrossing ... Peterson has a sharp eye for the vagaries of human nature, and he can be a compelling storyteller, especially when narrating his own experiences and those he has observed from life. There is a fair amount of wisdom in Beyond Order, of the kind that used to be called common sense -- Jenny McCartney * UnHerd *Part quest, part adventure, part lecture and part polemic... There's masses of passion, masses of wisdom and a deep, deep yearning for us all to seek the beauty, truth and meaning Peterson has sometimes glimpsed and is desperate for us to find. He has had tens of thousands of letters from people who say he has helped them to find it. How many writers can say they have done that? -- Christina Patterson * Sunday Times *[Peterson is] enlightening as a clinical psychologist... Peterson's rules are an attempt to locate people within society, to acknowledge the systems and structures that have long existed and, instead of seeking to tear them down, encourage his readers to find their most functional position within them -- Andrew Anthony * Observer *Beyond Order showcases Peterson's extraordinary gift for storytelling, as well as for extrapolating complex psychological themes and deriving lessons and meaning from them in ways lay readers can understand... A delight to read... Peterson is a world class communicator... Beyond Order is a compelling and ultimately life-affirming read for anyone willing to challenge their own ideas and face up to the untapped potential in their lives -- Greg Jameson * Entertainment Focus *Gratitude, he says, is "something in which you can discover part of the antidote to the abyss and the darkness". As I read this last line, I found myself saying "amen". And I realised what Jordan Peterson really is. He has suffered more than most of us. He has seen the abyss. And he has emerged from it not a top public intellectual but a highly driven, intelligent, complex and deservedly successful preacher -- Lucy Kellaway * Financial Times *[Beyond Order] has psychological value and if you want homespun common sense that is mixed with the wisdom of the ages then this is the book for you. The 12 new rules are clearly laid out with a mix of literature, mythology, philosophy, religion and psychology used to support the significance of each... It's worth reading to equip you to live a more purposeful and a more meaningful life -- Stella O’Malley * Irish Independent *'With Beyond Order, Jordan Peterson has given us an astonishingly illuminating look at the human condition. Rule by rule, he digs into the cornerstones of our psyche and culture as he seeks to explain why we behave the way we do' -- Hannah Gal * Quillette *Peterson is a deep thinker with tremendous powers of articulation and a captivating sense of wonder. A master storyteller, he draws on a multitude of sources, including his personal life, clinical practice and long marriage to enlighten readers about the fundamentals of human behavior and our civilization. Beyond Order is a call for action and self-improvement. It is a mind-blowing journey where the lessons learnt are lessons for life * The Jerusalem Post *

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Book SynopsisThis invaluable guide to the GPVTS supports trainees from the process of application, through to qualification and beyond. Written by a recently qualified general practitioner, it combines a frank and friendly approach with a wealth of insider knowledge to guide the trainee through each stage of the training process. It not only features real-life case studies from those in training or who have recently completed training but also gives handy hints and tips on how to avoid some of the common trainee pitfalls. This first hand account aims to guide trainees through all the highs and lows of training and practising as a GP plus everything inbetween.Table of Contents1: PRE VTS; PART 2: EARLY ST1; PART 3: EARLY ST2; PART 4: EARLY ST3; PART 5: POST VTS

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Book SynopsisCovering the whole preparation process for your consultant interview, this is the only book you will need to succeed. Becoming a consultant is the key moment of your career and getting a position can be a difficult, competitive and stressful process. This book presents a medically focused guide on how to prepare for the interview, how to behave in the interview and finally how to put yourself in the best possible position to be appointed in a consultant job.Starting from acquiring the right experiences, qualities and skills for the job you want, the book covers writing CVs and application forms and the art of selling yourself, as well as the interview and any formal presentation itself. The book is designed to help you prepare for the job over a period of time.Easy to read and full of practical information, the book includes a series of exercises to help you practice and reinforce ideas and concepts.Trade ReviewThis book is an easy-to-read but comrehensive guide for anyone embarking on the search for a consultant post in the NHS, The layout of this book makes it easy to digest and it appropriately highlights key points and useful tips in separate 'boxes'; the authors even direct the last minute candidate to the most relevant chapters. I recommend this book for anyone in specialist training as a starting point to planning your career progression. It will be even more useful to the doctor approaching completion of training and actively searching for a job. It also provides valuable insight to the locum consultant who is looking for the ideal substantive post and wants to present him-/herself in the best possible light for future employers. * British Journal of Hospital Medicine *Table of Contents1. The strategic approach to getting the right job ; 2. Job applications ; 3. Pre-interview visit ; 4. Understanding you and your interviewers ; 5. Interview preparation ; 6. The interview ; 7. Interview candidates ; 8. Interview questions ; 9. Political and hot topics in the NHS ; 10. Specialty specific interviews ; 11. Presentations in interviews ; 12. Psychometric testing in interviews ; 13. New ways of interviewing ; 14. If you do not get the job ; 15. Getting the job - what next

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Book SynopsisUnsure what skills employers are looking for or how best to develop and demonstrate them? With coverage of the core academic, practical, and transferable skills that can be gained during your studies,Employability Skills for Law Students will help you develop the employability skills you need to pursue your chosen career on graduation.Trade ReviewA must buy for any law student determined to make their mark on the legal job-market - I highly recommend it * George Laurencin, Head of Employability, School of Law and Social Sciences, University of East London *If you are thinking of starting an undergraduate law degree, or have already started it, you should seriously consider buying a copy of Employability Skills for Law Students. * The Student Law Journal *If you spend some time reading the tips, you will be better prepared and maximise your prospects of a successful outcome. At less than £30, Employability Skills for Law Students is a very worthwhile investment. * The Student Law Journal *Table of ContentsPART I: UNDERSTANDING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS; PART II: IDENTIFYING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS; PART III: BUILDING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS; PART IV: FOCUSSING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS; PART V: DEMONSTRATING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

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Book SynopsisJohn Lees is author of the bestselling How to Get a Job You'll Love and one of the UK's best-known career strategists who is regularly featured in the national media. Former Chief Executive of the Institute of Employment Consultants and regular keynote speaker on careers issues, John has led projects around the world and has been sought as a careers specialist by many large companies including, Lloyds Banking Group and Orange. John is a Fellow of a range of professional bodies including the CIPD.Trade Review“John Lees is a purveyor of sound, no nonsense career advice which delivers results - whatever your age or status.” - Carol Lewis, Business Features Editor, The Times "John Lees' approach works, because he gives readers simple, practical steps to help flip their mindsets into the more daring, exploratory and confident mode needed for career transition success" - Stuart Lindenfield , Head of Transitions Practice, Reed Consulting "John makes you think differently about your career and how you manage it. He provides really useful and practical tools in a fun and engaging way." - Gordon McFarland, Head of HR, British Gas Commercial People Team "For years, John Lees has been the smartest voice in career coaching. His insight and advice are a must-read for anyone entering today’s competitive job market.” - Rebecca Alexander, Dossier Editor, Psychologies MagazineTable of ContentsContents About the author Acknowledgments Preface What makes a great interview performance? Why do interviews go wrong? How do I handle interviews with recruitment consultants? How do I move from short list to first interview? Handling interview nerves Getting into the right frame of mind How much preparation is enough? How do I prepare myself? I have to make a presentation... How do I manage the opening moments? What will they ask me? Pitching your message Getting your story across It’s not a standard interview – how do I play it? How do I shine at a competency-based interview? What if they ask me probing questions? How do I handle personal or oddball questions? How do I get past sticky moments when things start to go wrong? I get interviews, but not job offers... I am confused by interview feedback My interview is tomorrow! Index

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