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Scribner The Ritual Effect
Book SynopsisIn the bestselling tradition of Charles Duhigg’s The Power of Habit and Angela Duckworth’s Grit, a renowned social psychologist demonstrates how a subtle turning of habits into rituals can “clear a little space for everyday magic” (The Guardian) in our lives.Our lives are filled with repetitive tasks meant to keep us on track—what we come to know as habits. Over time, these routines (like brushing your teeth or putting on your right sock first) tend to be performed automatically. But when we’re more mindful about these actions—when we focus on the precise way they are performed—they can instead become rituals. Shifting from a “habitual” mindset to a “ritual” mindset can convert ordinary acts from black and white to technicolor. Think about the way you savor a certain beverage, the care you take with a particular outfit that gets worn only on special occasions, the unique
£16.20
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Interviewology
Book Synopsis?A must-read for seasoned and new managers alike.??Johnny C. Taylor Jr., SHRM-SCP, CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)A groundbreaking guide to mastering the job interview, offering proven advice and techniques to discover your unique interview style that is key to interviewing better?for those on either side of the table.Conventional interviewing advice doesn?t work. That?s what Anna Papalia learned through years of experience as an HR professional, consultant for Fortune 500 companies, and teacher at the Fox School of Business. None of the existing tools work for one simple reason: they don?t get to the heart of what actually makes a great interview?self-awareness. At its core, an interview is a set of questions about you. If you don?t know yourself, you won?t do well.Determined to make the process better, more inclusive, and less obscure, Anna spent years researching how people interview and uncovered a new science to interviewing. In Interviewology, you?ll learn: How to determine your interview style, whether you?re a Charmer, a Challenger, an Examiner, or a Harmonizer How your interview style influences how you view, approach, and perform in interviews How to lean into your interview style?s strengths andminimize your weaknesses, so you can nail your next interview Packed with wisdom, Interviewology offers clarity and a dynamic, scientifically validated approach that challenges everything you thought you knew about interviewing, providing unique insight into the process, debunking some of the most common myths, and explaining how you can perform better, whether you?re applying for the job or looking for the right candidate.Trade Review“Job interviews are incredibly important to personal happiness and success, yet so much of the advice out there is generic. At last, we have a book that acknowledges that all people don't interview for jobs the same way, nor should they! Interviewology is essential for job seekers everywhere.” — Lindsey Pollak, New York Times bestselling author of Becoming the Boss and Getting from College to Career “Based on her groundbreaking research, Anna Papalia deftly shows us how to identify our interview styles and delivers insights and language to interview better, build more diverse organizations and be more authentic in the interview process. A must-read for seasoned and new managers alike.” — Johnny C. Taylor Jr., SHRM-SCP, CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) “This impressive book will help you step away from any interview with confidence. Anna’s proven methods will teach you how to become a skilled interviewer as well as a better interviewee by understanding your personal interview style and using that to your advantage.” — Amy Morin, Author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do “Whether running a city, leading a large corporation, or owning a small business, knowing how to interview is essential to success. Interviewology is the indispensable guide to discovering how you interview.” — Michael A. Nutter, former mayor of Philadelphia "Readers hoping to make a better impression during interviews will welcome the shrewd guidance." — Publishers Weekly
£21.25
Simon & Schuster Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak
Book SynopsisDevelop the life-changing ability to excel in spontaneous communication situations?from public speaking to interviewing to networking?with these essential strategies from a Stanford lecturer, coach, and host of the popular Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast. ?A roadmap to mastering the art of thinking quickly and speaking confidently, this is the perfect book for?anyone else who talks.? ?Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of The Power of Habit, Smarter Faster Better and SupercommunicatorsMany of us dread having to convey our ideas to others, often feeling ill-equipped, anxious, and awkward. Public speaking experts help by focusing on planned communication experiences such as slide presentations, pitches, or formal talks. Yet, most of our professional and personal communication occurs in spontaneous situations that creep up on us and all too often leave us flustered and stumbling for words. How can we rise to the occasion and shine when we?re put on the spot? In Think Faster, Talk Smarter, Stanford lecturer, podcast host, and communication expert Matt Abrahams provides tangible, actionable skills to help even the most anxious of speakers succeed when speaking spontaneously. Abrahams provides science-based strategies for managing anxiety, responding to the mood of the room, and making content concise, relevant, compelling, and memorable. Drawing on stories from his clients and students, he offers best practices for navigating Q&A sessions, shining in job interviews, providing effective feedback, making small talk, fixing faux pas, persuading others, and handling other impromptu speaking tasks. Whether it?s a prospective client asking you an unexpected question during a meeting or all eyes turning to you at a dinner party, you?ll know how to navigate the situation like a pro and bring out your very best. Think Faster, Talk Smarter is an accessible guide to communication that will help you master new techniques in no time.
£23.19
www.bnpublishing.com El Secreto Mas Raro (The Strangest Secret)
£14.24
Access Consciousness Publishing Company Mit den Tieren Sprechen (German)
£13.30
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Optimal
Book SynopsisIn his groundbreaking #1 bestseller Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman revolutionized how we think about intelligence. Now, he reveals practical methods for using these inner resources to more readily enter an optimal state of high performance and satisfaction while avoiding burnout. There are moments when we achieve peak performance: An athlete plays a perfect game; a business has a quarter with once-in-a-lifetime profits. But these moments are often elusive, and for every amazing day, we may have a hundred ordinary and even unsatisfying days. Fulfillment doesn’t come from isolated peak experiences, but rather from many consistent good days. So how do we sustain performance, while avoiding burnout and maintaining balance? In Optimal, Daniel Goleman and Cary Cherniss reveal how emotional intelligence can help us have a great day, any day. They explain how to set a realistic, attainable goal of feeling satisf
£24.74
Penguin Publishing Group The Wealthy Gardener
Book SynopsisA heartwarming series of stories and practical wisdom on entrepreneurship and wealth in the vein of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, written by a financially independent father for his ambitious son.Soon after he opened his vineyard for business many years ago, the Wealthy Gardener noticed a puzzling fact. Everyone wanted money, but only a few people managed to accumulate it. The reason, he realized, is that most people focus on short term gains instead of achieving lasting wealth.As he grew old and aware of his dwindling time on this Earth, the Wealthy Gardener began to share his hard-earned wisdom with the financially troubled in his community, patiently mentoring those who asked for his practical advice on the ways of prosperity.The parable of the Wealthy Gardener is far more than an admonishment to earn more or spend less; it is about timeless principles. As his lessons reveal, financial freedom is a means to power and control over our lives. Without money, we are subject to the demands and whims of others. With money, we are sheltered from the storm, and we can extend that shelter to our loved ones.Poised to become an intimate financial classic, The Wealthy Gardener will inspire readers to find their own noble purpose and relieve their money worries once and for all. No matter your income level, skillset, or unique economic disadvantages, the lessons in this book will show you the path forward. All you need is the will to work, the desire to succeed, and the motivation to learn.
£20.80
Berrett-Koehler How You Learn Is How You Live: Using Nine Ways of
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Never Too Old to Get Rich
Book SynopsisStart a successful business mid-life When you think of someone launching a start-up, the image of a twenty-something techie probably springs to mind. However, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers are just as likely to start businesses and reinvent themselves later in life. Never Too Old to Get Rich is an exciting roadmap for anyone age 50+ looking to be their own boss and launch their dream business. This book provides up-to-date resources and guidance for launching a business when you''re 50+. There are snappy profiles of more than a dozen successful older entrepreneurs, describing their inspirational journeys launching businesses and nonprofits, followed by Q&A conversations, and pull-out boxes containing action steps. The author walks you through her three-part fitness program: guidelines for becoming financially fit, physically fit, and spiritually fit, before delving more deeply into how would-be entrepreneurs over 50 can succeed. Describes how you can Table of ContentsForeword ix Acknowledgments xiii About the Author xvii Introduction 1 Also by Kerry Hannon 13 Part I Turning a Passion Into a Business Chapter 1 Lights, Camera, Action 17 Chapter 2 Money Maven 33 Chapter 3 Military to Merlot 47 Chapter 4 Cockpit to the Coffee Shop 65 Chapter 5 Bejeweled 73 Chapter 6 Scooting Ahead 81 Chapter 7 Write Stuff 91 Chapter 8 Horsing Around 99 Part II Building a Winning Senior–Junior Partnership Chapter 9 Ginning Things Up 113 Chapter 10 The Whole Million-Dollar Package 125 Chapter 11 Cookie Contessas 135 Part III The Path to Social Entrepreneurship Chapter 12 Girl Power 147 Chapter 13 Food, Glorious Food 157 Chapter 14 Hope in Harlem 167 Chapter 15 The Magic of Music 177 Part IV Winning Strategies of Female Entrepreneurs Chapter 16 Health and Happiness 189 Chapter 17 Chilling Out 201 Chapter 18 Design from Within 211 Chapter 19 Nutty for Opera 221 Chapter 20 The Holistic Path 231 Afterword 247 Index 249
£18.69
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Cómo ganar amigos e influir sobre las personas /
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£16.16
Little, Brown & Company The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and
Book Synopsis In this inspiring guide to successful leadership, New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell shares his tried and true principles for maximum personal growth. Are there tried and true principles that are always certain to help a person grow? John Maxwell says the answer is yes. He has been passionate about personal development for over fifty years, and for the first time, he teaches everything he has gleaned about what it takes to reach our potential. In the way that only he can communicate, John teaches . . . The Law of the Mirror: You Must See Value in Yourself to Add Value to Yourself The Law of Awareness: You Must Know Yourself to Grow Yourself The Law of Modeling: It's Hard to Improve When You Have No One But Yourself to Follow The Law of the Rubber Band: Growth Stops When You Lose the Tension Between Where You are and Where You Could Be The Law of Contribution: Developing Yourself Enables You to Develop Others This third book in John Maxwell's Laws series (following the 2-million seller The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork) will help you become a lifelong learner whose potential keeps increasing and never gets 'used up.'
£14.99
Penguin Putnam Inc The Lost Art Of Closing
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Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial El secreto de la autoestima / The Secret to
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£12.50
Octopus Publishing Group The Self-Care Revolution: smart habits & simple
Book Synopsis'I love this book!' - Mandy Lehto, Psychologies Magazine What if it were possible to help ourselves thrive, rather than simply survive? The Self-Care Revolution is designed to help and restore your day-to-day energy reserves so that, rather than running on empty, you will have the strength and spirit to excel with whatever life brings. Discover the Vitality Wheel - a complete body and mind Self-Care Toolkit that will boost your health, happiness and resourcefulness.'An inspiring, intelligent, warm and friendly toolkit. One of those books that you'll remember forever.' - Nicola Elliott, founder of Neom Organics'An essential bible of how to live your best life. I can't wait to begin using my Vitality Wheel.' - Anya Hayes'With intimate knowledge of the ways in which we might be struggling, Suzy guides you to a place of innate self-care and kindness without ever overwhelming or over-promising. Inspired.' - Eminé Rushton, Psychologies Magazine Wellness Director
£17.34
Penguin Putnam Inc Finish
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£14.44
Sound Wisdom Piense Y Hágase Rico! (Think and Grow Rich)
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£17.05
John Wiley & Sons Inc Master Your Mind
Book SynopsisYou''ll get there faster if you just slow down Master Your Mind offers a bit of perspective and a lot of insight for anyone seeking long-term success. Success in business is spelled M-O-R-E: better results, faster growth, more revenue, greater efficiency. Do more. Make more. Achieve more. And do it now. Eventually, ambition turns to stress, then to frenzy, then to emptiness as once-ambitious workers endlessly trudge the hamster wheel chasing the next promotion. While top-level performance is the holy grail of business at all levels, there is another, much better way to achieve it: slow down. Yes, you read that rightS-L-O-W. This is your permission to jump off of the hamster wheel. Slowing down is not a luxury, it is a necessity. A frenetic brain simply doesn't perform at optimal levels. By maintaining a snail''s pace, you actually achieve better resultsat rocket speedbecause you''re firing on all cylinders. You''ll think of new things, approach old probleTable of ContentsIntroduction ix Part I Slow Down Your Brain: Let an Elephant Do Your Work for You 1 Chapter 1- Slowing Down, Speeding Up, and Your “Runaway Brain” What Are We Talking About? 5 Chapter 2- Understanding and Harnessing Your Subconscious Brain 15 Chapter 3- Understanding and Harnessing Your Brain Wave Patterns 39 Chapter 4- Your Brain’s Unhelpful Default Settings 51 Chapter 5- The 2-Millimeter Principle and the Recipe for a Breakthrough 59 Part II Slow Down the Game: Counterintuitive Strategies and Tactics That Really Work 73 Chapter 6- Master Your Mind by Mastering Your Input: Programming Your Mind for Automatic Results 77 Chapter 7- Master Your Mind by Mastering the Voices in Your Head 97 Chapter 8- Master Your Mind with the Ridiculous Power of Clarity 109 Chapter 9- Master Your Mind by Mastering Your Week: The Two-Hour Solution 119 Chapter 10- Master Your Mind by Mastering the Art of No 137 Chapter 11- Master Your Mind by Mastering Your Environment: Declutter 151 Chapter 12- Master Your Mind by Mastering Your Body: Take Care of Yourself 161 Chapter 13- Master Your Mind by Mastering Silence and Presence: Shut Up and Listen 169 Chapter 14- Master Your Mind by Getting Micro: Start Small and Improve Incrementally 177 Chapter 15- Mastering Passion and Excellence 189 Conclusion: Next Steps: Wrap-up, Review, and What to Do from Here 197 Resource Guide 205 About the Authors 209 Index 211
£17.09
Random House USA Inc The Designing Your Life Workbook
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Random House USA Inc Never Eat Alone And Other Secrets to Success One
Book SynopsisThe bestselling business classic on the power of relationships, updated with in-depth advice for making connections in the digital world. Do you want to get ahead in life? Climb the ladder to personal success? The secret, master networker Keith Ferrazzi claims, is in reaching out to other people. As Ferrazzi discovered in early life, what distinguishes highly successful people from everyone else is the way they use the power of relationships—so that everyone wins. In Never Eat Alone, Ferrazzi lays out the specific steps—and inner mindset—he uses to reach out to connect with the thousands of colleagues, friends, and associates on his contacts list, people he has helped and who have helped him. And in the time since Never Eat Alone was published in 2005, the rise of social media and new, collaborative management styles have only made Ferrazzi’s advice more essential for anyone hoping to get ahead in business. The son of a small-town steelworker and a cleaning lady, Ferrazzi first used his remarkable ability to connect with others to pave the way to Yale, a Harvard M.B.A., and several top executive posts. Not yet out of his thirties, he developed a network of relationships that stretched from Washington’s corridors of power to Hollywood’s A-list, leading to him being named one of Crain’s 40 Under 40 and selected as a Global Leader for Tomorrow by the Davos World Economic Forum. Ferrazzi’s form of connecting to the world around him is based on generosity, helping friends connect with other friends. Ferrazzi distinguishes genuine relationship-building from the crude, desperate glad-handing usually associated with “networking.” He then distills his system of reaching out to people into practical, proven principles. Among them: Don’t keep score: It’s never simply about getting what you want. It’s about getting what you want and making sure that the people who are important to you get what they want, too. “Ping” constantly: The ins and outs of reaching out to those in your circle of contacts all the time—not just when you need something. Never Eat Alone: The dynamics of status are the same whether you’re working at a corporation or attending a social event—“invisibility” is a fate worse than failure. Become the “King of Content”: How to use social media sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to make meaningful connections, spark engagement, and curate a network of people who can help you with your interests and goals. In the course of this book, Ferrazzi outlines the timeless strategies shared by the world’s most connected individuals, from Winston Churchill to Bill Clinton, Vernon Jordan to the Dalai Lama. Chock-full of specific advice on handling rejection, getting past gatekeepers, becoming a “conference commando,” and more, this new edition of Never Eat Alone will remain a classic alongside alongside How to Win Friends and Influence People for years to come.
£999.99
Harvard Business Review Press Entrepreneurial You: Monetize Your Expertise,
Book SynopsisWhat does it take to create the career you want?It's no secret that the world of work has changed, and we're shifting toward an ever more entrepreneurial, self-reliant, work-from-wherever-you-are economy. That can be a liberating force, and many professionals dream of becoming independent, whether by starting their own businesses, becoming consultants or freelancers, or developing a sideline.But there's a major obstacle professionals face when they contemplate taking the leap: how to actually make money doing what they love. You may have incredible talent and novel ideas, but figuring out how to get started, building your reputation in a new realm, developing multiple revenue streams, and bringing in a steady flow of new clients can be a daunting prospect.Dorie Clark, a successful entrepreneur and author, has done it all. And in Entrepreneurial You she provides a blueprint for professional independence, with insights and advice on building your brand, monetizing your expertise, and extending your reach and impact online. In short, engaging chapters she outlines the necessary elements and concrete tactics for entrepreneurial success. She shares the stories of entrepreneurs of all kinds--from consultants and coaches to podcasters, bloggers, and online marketers--who have generated six- and seven-figure incomes.This book will be your hands-on guide to building a portfolio of revenue streams, both traditional and online, so that you can liberate yourself financially and shape your own career destiny.Trade ReviewGold Medal winner in the North American Book Awards in the Business Entrepreneurship category"Entrepreneurial You is a thorough, clear, and concise guide that has actionable "Try This" sections, case studies, and inspiring success stories….Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a successful side hustler, or a career-focused boss looking to make an impact, I highly recommend picking up a copy of Entrepreneurial You and keeping it within arm's reach on your desk!" -- Huffington Post"If you hope to either start your own business, consult or freelance during retirement, Dorie Clark has some great ideas for you." -- Forbes"one of the most important business books of 2017" -- Inc. magazine"...explains in clear, practical terms how to build a portfolio of revenue streams to liberate yourself financially." -- Financial TimesAdvance Praise for Entrepreneurial You:Daniel H. Pink, author, To Sell Is Human and Drive--"With her trademark clarity and precision, Dorie Clark shares not just the secrets of professional success, but how to define success on your own terms. Entrepreneurial You is a book that should be on the shelf of all entrepreneurs trying to convert their talent and hard work into value for themselves and others."James Altucher, entrepreneur; author, Choose Yourself--"When I need advice, I call Dorie Clark. When I have a question about entrepreneurship, I call Dorie Clark. When I want to read a book about monetizing ideas I have, I read Entrepreneurial You."Rita Gunther McGrath, professor, Columbia Business School--"In the transient advantage economy, careers are taking on new and different shapes. We are learning how to design our own futures in ways that have never been possible before. Dorie Clark's accessible and provocative new book offers a guide to increasing your value, building resilience, and tackling what the world has to offer in an agile, strategic way."Ali Brown, entrepreneur mentor; angel investor; and CEO featured on ABC's Secret Millionaire--"Dorie Clark has done it! I haven't seen a book yet that comprises such a simple, step-by-step blueprint of proven strategies anyone can follow—until Entrepreneurial You. This is a must-read for any professional looking to leverage their career into multiple income streams."Doug Conant, founder, ConantLeadership; former President and CEO, Campbell Soup Company; and New York Times–bestselling author, TouchPoints--"Dorie Clark is an astute marketer and entrepreneur who, in this valuable book, deftly transforms her expertise into actionable insight for readers."Steven Rice, Chief Human Resources Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation--"In business, we learn how to leverage an organization's assets to continually drive shareholder value until it becomes second nature. What Dorie Clark has brilliantly done in Entrepreneurial You is bridge the 'what' of growing a business with the 'how' of practically applying it to ourselves to drive independent personal success. Amazing!"Jennifer Brown, author of Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace & The Will To Change--"With Entrepreneurial You, Dorie Clark has provided the best most concrete guide to scaling our businesses--not through growth in size, people, or complexity, but in new metrics like influence, reach and, most importantly, revenue. It's the future of work, and it's available to all of us, at far less cost than historically possible.”
£999.99
Crown Currency The Productivity Project
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£12.33
Crown The 100 Startup Reinvent the Way You Make a
Book SynopsisLead a life of adventure, meaning and purpose—and earn a good living. “Thoughtful, funny, and compulsively readable, this guide shows how ordinary people can build solid livings, with independence and purpose, on their own terms.”—Gretchen Rubin, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Happiness Project Still in his early thirties, Chris Guillebeau completed a tour of every country on earth and yet he’s never held a “real job” or earned a regular paycheck. Rather, he has a special genius for turning ideas into income, and he uses what he earns both to support his life of adventure and to give back. Chris identified 1,500 individuals who have built businesses earning $50,000 or more from a modest investment (in many cases, $100 or less), and focused on the 50 most intriguing case studies. In nearly all cases, people with no special ski
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Little, Brown Book Group Psychometric Tests for Graduates 2nd Edition:
Book SynopsisAre you a graduate? Looking for a brilliant job? Then you should know that over 95 percent of the FTSE 100 companies use psychometric and management tests to select their graduate recruits, as do the police, the Civil Service, local authorities, the Armed Forces, the Fire Service, financial institutions, the motor industry, the IT industry - the list is endless. In fact, tests are now an integral part of the recruitment process for most medium-large sized organisations worldwide. So if you're looking for a job, you need this book! It includes: 37 genuine graduate-level practice tests from SHL Group plc, the biggest test publisher in the world; 227 questions covering verbal, numerical, abstract and spatial reasoning, mechanical comprehension, fault diagnosis, accuracy and personality; and, genuine practice Brainstorm, Scenarios and Fastrack management tests. It also includes valuable advice on: online psychometric tests; researching your target employer; and, assessment centre visits (including role-plays, group discussions, in-tray exercises and presentations). This book gives you the three things you need to pass graduate-level psychometric and management tests: information, confidence, and plenty of practice.Contents: Introduction; I: WHAT ARE PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS; 1. What are Psychometric Tests?; 2. Why are Psychometric tests used?; 3. Researching your chosen organisation; 4. Online testing; 5. Assessment centres - a survival guide; II: THE PRACTICE TESTS; 6. Verbal reasoning; 7. Numerical reasoning; 8. Abstract reasoning; 9. Spatial reasoning; 10. Mechanical comprehension; 11. Fault diagnosis; 12. Accuracy tests; 13. Combination tests; 14. Personality questionnaires; 15. Management tests; 16. What else do psychometric tests test?; III: PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS IN CONTEXT; 17. Psychometric tests in context; 18. Avoiding psychometric tests altogether; 19. Resources; Further Reading; Index.Table of ContentsIntroduction; I: WHAT ARE PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS; 1. What are Psychometric Tests?; 2. Why are Psychometric tests used?; 3. Researching your chosen organisation; 4. Online testing; 5. Assessment centres - a survival guide; II: THE PRACTICE TESTS; 6. Verbal reasoning; 7. Numerical reasoning; 8. Abstract reasoning; 9. Spatial reasoning; 10. Mechanical comprehension; 11. Fault diagnosis; 12. Accuracy tests; 13. Combination tests; 14. Personality questionnaires; 15. Management tests; 16. What else do psychometric tests test?; III: PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS IN CONTEXT; 17. Psychometric tests in context; 18. Avoiding psychometric tests altogether; 19. Resources; Further Reading; Index.
£9.74
St Martin's Press The Disorganized Mind
Book SynopsisFor the millions of adults diagnosed with ADHD The Disorganized Mind will provide expert guidance on what they can do to make the most of their lives. The inattention, time-mismanagement, procrastination, impulsivity, distractibility, and difficulty with transitions that often go hand-in-hand with ADHD can be overcome with the unique approach that Nancy Ratey brings to turning these behaviors around. The Disorganized Mind addresses the common issues confronted by the ADHD adult:Where did the time go?I''ll do it later, I always work better under pressure anyway.I''ll just check my e-mail one more time before the meetingI''ll pay the bills tomorrow that will give me time to find them.Professional ADHD coach and expert Nancy Ratey helps readers better understand why their ADHD is getting in their way and what they can do about it. Nancy Ratey understands the challenges faced by adults with ADHD from both a personal and professional pers
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Pearson Education (US) Helping People Win at Work
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Chapter 1 Don’t Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A 17 Chapter 2 Building the Right Culture 43 Chapter 3 My Leadership Point of View 67 Chapter 4 The Simple Truths About Helping People Win at Work 89 Simple Truth 1: Performing Well: What Makes People Feel Good About Themselves 91 Simple Truth 2: To Help People Perform Well, an Effective Performance Management System Must Be Established 94 Simple Truth 3: It All Starts with Performance Planning 97 Simple Truth 4: The Biggest Impact on Performance Comes from Day-to-Day Coaching 101 Simple Truth 5: Trust Is Key to Effective Coaching 117 Simple Truth 6: The Ultimate Coaching Tool: Accentuating the Positive 122 Simple Truth 7: Redirection Helps Get Performance Back on Track 125 Simple Truth 8: Deliver Reprimands with Caring Candor 129 Simple Truth 9: Performance Reviews Should Be About Retaking the Final Exam 133 Simple Truth 10: Developing and Sharing Your Leadership Point of View Is a Powerful Communication Tool for Your People 136 Simple Truth 11: Servant Leadership Is the Only Way to Go 139 Simple Truth 12: Celebrate Successes 149 Epilogue 155 Appendix A The WD-40 Company Goal Review Form 159 About the Authors 171 Services Available 175 Index 179
£19.99
Insight Principles Invisible Power
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Simon & Schuster The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Personal
Book SynopsisA companion to the New York Times bestselling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, this engaging personal workbook provides fun, supplementary activities and thought provoking exercises to help you understand and apply the power of the 7 Habits in your life.Imagine you had a playbook—a step-by-step guide to help you get from where you are now to where you want to be in the future. Your goals, your dreams, your plans…they are all achievable. You just need the tools to help you get there. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Personal Workbook is that tool. Whether you’re already familiar with the power of the 7 Habits, or you’re learning about them for the first time, this guide will help you figure out what you want in life and then decide upon a path to make it a reality. These interactive, positive lessons will give you the tools to improve your self-esteem, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve
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Page Two Books, Inc. Brave Thinking: The Art and Science of Creating a
Book SynopsisUpgrade your mind to upgrade your life. What if you could accomplish your five-year plan in a matter of months? If that sounds impossible, you're not thinking bravely. Yet. In this transformational guide to changing your life for good, personal development expert and best-selling author Mary Morrissey shows you how to move from stasis to action-by changing the stories you tell yourself. Drawing from advancements in science, timeless principles from wisdom traditions, and her personal stories and insights, Morrissey gives you the tools to overcome "common-hour thinking"-the fact-based, linear way of processing reality that measures what is possible by what resources you believe are available to you-and replace it with the powerful alternative that is brave thinking. Where common-hour thinking is limiting and uncreative, brave thinking is expansive and imaginative, not limited by time or circumstance or even the past. Brave thinkers know that before something can exist in the real world, it must first exist in your mind. Then, it must be grounded in decisive action. If you want results in life that are different from the ones you currently have, you need a different operating system for your mind. It's time to install brave thinking, and start living the life you want.
£20.69
Rockridge Press Leadership, Reinvented: How to Foster Empathy,
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£28.53
Penguin Putnam Inc Only Sales Guide Youll Ever Need
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£23.79
Crown Currency Essentialism
Book SynopsisOutlines a systematic framework for enabling greater productivity without overworking, sharing strategies on how to eliminate unnecessary tasks while streamlining essential employee functions. By the co-author of the best-selling Multipliers. 75,000 first printing.
£21.75
Random House USA Inc Creative Confidence
Book SynopsisIDEO founder and Stanford d.school creator David Kelley and his brother Tom Kelley, IDEO partner and the author of the bestselling The Art of Innovation, have written a powerful and compelling book on unleashing the creativity that lies within each and every one of us.Too often, companies and individuals assume that creativity and innovation are the domain of the creative types. But two of the leading experts in innovation, design, and creativity on the planet show us that each and every one of us is creative. In an incredibly entertaining and inspiring narrative that draws on countless stories from their work at IDEO, the Stanford d.school, and with many of the world's top companies, David and Tom Kelley identify the principles and strategies that will allow us to tap into our creative potential in our work lives, and in our personal lives, and allow us to innovate in terms of how we approach and solve problems. It is a book that will help each of us be more productive and successful in our lives and in our careers.
£25.60
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Bringing Out the Best in Yourself at Work
Book SynopsisThe Enneagram is a psychological system for determining personality types as a path for self-improvement. This book offers instruction for using this tool in the workplace. It includes techniques for bringing out your leadership skills, improving your weaker areas, and preventing conflict. It can help you build relationships with your co-workers.
£14.24
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe What It Takes to Be 1
Book SynopsisExplores the fundamental leadership qualities that author considered useful to success, then shows how one can apply those qualities to achieve breakthrough success in virtually various endeavors.Trade Review"Winning is not a something thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't win once in a while, you don't do things right once in a while, you do them right all the time. Winning is a habit, unfortunately so is losing...."---Vince Lombardi, June 22, 1970
£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Act Like a Lady Think Like a Man Expanded Edition
Book SynopsisWith liberal use of his own adventures in love and courtship, ACT LIKE A LADY, THINK LIKE A MAN is an honest, compelling, and realistic examination of how men think about love and sex and what women need to know so that they can set realistic expectations of the men in their life.
£10.99
HarperCollins Code to Joy
Book SynopsisIncludes a four-step solution that helps readers identify the negative blocking beliefs and defuse them in a matter of minutes such as identify, clear, repattern, and anchor. This title helps eliminate the fears, and buried emotional debris that prevent us from living life to the fullest, and, importantly, helps us rediscover our innate happiness.Trade Review"Drs. Lambrou and Pratt's work has had a fabulous impact on my life." -- Ken Blanchard, Ph.D., coauthor of The One Minute Manager "As a returning Olympic medalist, I faced a major challenge trying to make the team for 2000. I used Dr. Pratt and Dr. Lambrou's method during our Olympic trials and it really helped my concentration and endurance during the long and grueling competition. And we won!" -- J.J. Isler, three-time Yachtswoman of the Year, two-time Olympic Medalist "George Pratt is one of the most gifted healers on the planet today. His work has touched my life and the lives of those throughout my global community." -- Debbie Ford, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Dark Side of the Light-Chasers and The 21 Day Consciousness Cleanse "Code to Joy offers a simple, powerful, and brilliant method for experiencing authentic happiness from the inside out. And that inner happiness is the basis of outer success." -- Marci Shimoff, author of the New York Times Bestseller Happy for No Reason
£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Why Good People Do Bad Things
Book SynopsisExposes the two contradictory forces that exist within each one of us: the force that compels us to expand our ability to give and receive love, and be a contributing member of our community; and the force that holds us back, sabotages our best efforts, and repeatedly steers us in a direction that is inconsistent with our values.Trade Review"In this book, Debbie Ford brilliantly exposes the greatest human tragedy: the loss of the authentic self by ineffective parenting and the resulting split that ravages the life of the self and its consequences for others. I heartily recommend this book to everyone." -- Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., author of Getting the Love You Want "Anyone who reads this book will find the means to become whole once again." -- Deepak Chopra, author, Third Jesus: The Christ We Cannot Ignore "This masterpiece of unflinching clarity is Debbie Ford's most important and brilliant book." -- Andrew Harvey, author of Son of Man "...a sage discussion of the dualistic nature of the human mind..." -- Richard Moss, MD, author of The Mandala of Being "An exceptionally helpful book." -- Paul Babiak, Ph.D., coauthor of Snakes In Suits: When Psychopaths Go To Work "Debbie Ford has an amazing way of casting light onto our personal darkness. She's done it before, and now she's done it again. She's a great explorer of our depths." -- Marianne Williamson, author of The Age of Miracles "Debbie Ford has hit a spiritual bullseye in this extraordinary roadmap to self-understanding, compassion, and what we all want most -- happiness. I was touched, inspired, and enlightened by Debbie's masterful blend of wisdom and heart. This landmark book will help many people." -- Alan Cohen, author of Why Your Life Sucks and What You Can Do About It
£14.22
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Trading Athlete
Book SynopsisThe best traders in the world know that being mentally prepared is absolutely essential to compete in today''s markets. Without a firm understanding of the psychology of trading, even the best stock picker will fail. The Trading Athlete gives specific instruction on how new and seasoned traders can keep themselves at the top of their mental game.-Tim Bourquin, Cofounder, TraderInterivews.com and The Online Trading Expo This book is a great training camp for online traders. Doug and Shane will provide the knowledge and motivation to help you become a successful trader.-Jonathan Markowitz, Partner, SMW Trading Co., Inc. Traders, just like athletes, face tremendous pressure, stress, and expectations that would crush the ordinary, unprepared individual. The Trading Athlete utilizes sport psychology strategies to provide you with the knowledge, confidence, and discipline needed to succeed and profit in the sink-or-swim world of online trading. Using reTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Mental Game of Trading. The Mental Keys to Becoming a Masterful Online Trading Athlete. Setting and Achieving Your Goals. Confidence: The Foundation of Success. How Winners Handle Losing. How to Energize, Not Catastrophize, in Pressure Situations. Trading for Revenge: A Recipe for Disaster. Recovery from Trading Injuries: Overcoming Fear. Concentration: Tuning In to Success. Enjoying the Moment: Playing the Game One Trade at a Time. Postgame Wrap-Up. Appendix A: Extra Innings. Appendix B: Using What You Know. Appendix C: Scenarios for the Trading Athlete. About the Authors. Index.
£39.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Smartcuts
Book SynopsisSerial entrepreneur and journalist Shane Snow delves into the reasons why some people and organizations are able to achieve incredible things in implausibly short time frames, showing how each of us can use these “smartcuts” to rethink convention and accelerate success.In every era, innovators from art to science to business have used what psychologists call “lateral thinking” to find better routes to stunning accomplishments. Smartcuts shows how they bucked the norm—and how the rest of us can too. Snow shatters common wisdom about success, revealing how conventions like “paying dues” prevent progress, why kids shouldn’t learn multiplication tables, and how, paradoxically, it’s easier to build a huge business than a small one.Smartcuts tells the stories of people who dared to work differently and lays out practical takeaways for the rest of us. It’s about applying entrepreneurial and technological concepts to success in life and work, and how, by emulation, we too can leapfrog competitors, grow businesses, and fix society’s problems faster than we think.Trade Review"As fascinating as it is fun, Smartcuts is an engaging journey through the types of lateral thinking and creative strategies that so often underlie success." -- Maria Konnikova, New York Times bestselling author of Mastermind "Smartcuts solves a major mystery, illuminating how visionaries and pioneers find faster ways to achieve their goals. With spellbinding stories and relevant research, Shane Snow has delivered one of the most entertaining and thought-provoking books of the year." -- --Adam Grant, Wharton professor and author of Give and Take "Smartcuts is surprising and awesome. It's Malcolm Gladwell meets Tim Ferriss. Part Good to Great, part McGuyver, this is a book every 21st century entrepreneur should read." -- Scott Gerber, Founder, Young Entrepreneurs Council "Shane is living proof that Smartcuts work. He hacked his way into Fast Company, Wired and Ad Age, built a multi-million dollar startup by age 30, and now he's written his first of what I'm sure will be many excellent books. Follow this guy!" -- --Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of Trust Me I'm Lying and The Obstacle Is The Way "Shane Snow is a fresh and future-thinking voice in today's tumultuous business climate. You must read Smartcuts if you are a social entrepreneur or would like to be one, because what Shane teaches us most of all is to be "bigger than just business." -- --Soraya Darabi, Co-founder of Zady and Foodspotting "[Smartcuts] is a manifesto for success for those who do not want to toil away unnoticed." -- Financial Times "It's worth its weight in 10 airport business books, in part because Snow is such a clear, beautiful writer who does not succumb to aphorism and business gobbledygook." -- New York Times Insider
£999.99
Golden Books Richard Scarrys Busiest People Ever
Book SynopsisBack in print after twenty years! Now readers can once again follow all the busy people who keep Busytown running smoothly. Everyone?s favorite friends are there: Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Sergeant Murphy, bumbling Mr. Frumble, and more. Preschoolers learning about their communities will enjoy seeing the inner workings of a farm, the harbor, the airport, and even the busy Cat household! This classic book, from the one and only Richard Scarry, will bring hours of fun to a whole new generation.
£14.24
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc Do What You Love The Money Will Follow
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£14.39
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc Switch
Book SynopsisThe best-selling authors of Made to Stick offer insight into the difficult nature of lasting change, presenting metaphorical illustrations of the conflict between the instinctual and the intellectual areas of the brain while sharing case studies of successful individuals and organizations.
£21.75
Crown Its All Politics
Book SynopsisAs management professor and consultant Kathleen Reardon explains in her new book, It's All Politics, talent and hard work alone will not get you to the top. What separates the winners from the losers in corporate life is politics.As Reardon explains, the most talented and accomplished employees often take a backseat to their politically adept coworkers, losing ground in the race to get ahead—sometimes even losing their jobs. Why? Because they’ve failed to manage the important relationships with the people who can best reward their creativity and intelligence. To determine whether you need a crash course in Office Politics 101, ask yourself the following questions:• Do I get credit for my ideas?• Do I know how to deal with a difficult colleague?• Do I get the plum assignments?• Do I have a mentor?• Do I say no gracefully and pick my battles wisely?• Am I in the loop?Reardon has interviewed hundreds of employees, from successful veterans to aspiring hopefuls, examining why some people who work hard and effectively at their jobs fall behind, while those who are adept at “reading the office tea leaves” forge ahead. Being politically savvy doesn’t mean being unethical or devious. At heart, it’s about listening to and relating to others, and making choices that advance everyone’s goals. Like it or not, when it comes to work, it’s all politics. And politics is all about knowing what to say, when to say it, and who to say it to.
£14.45
Penguin Putnam Inc Get Smart
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£13.60
John Wiley & Sons Inc Beyond Booked Solid
Book SynopsisIn Beyond Booked Solid, Michael Port returns with new tactics for growing your business even bigger. Port''s Book Yourself Solid was a huge hit among professional service providers and small business owners who learned to master the art of attracting clients and keeping them happy. In this book, he helps your business keep growing by taking the next step, beyond booked solid. That means maximizing your business while working less and earning more. This is the ultimate guide for your growing business.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. Preface. Chapter 1. How and Why—Doing and Being. Innovation Where You Are. Chapter 2. Decide—The Change You Want to Make. Current State. Build by Extension. Build New. Chapter 3. How Do You Feel About the Future? Be Disposed Toward Success. Cultivate Curiosity. Be Ambitious. Nurture Creativity. Chapter 4. Business—Building Blocks. Common Business Building Blocks. Design What's Constructible. Chapter 5. How Can You Get There?—Preparing Yourself for the Future. Be a Conscious Discloser. Be A-Historical. Learning Methods. Chapter 6. The Right Architecture for You—and Keeping it Flexible. The Problem of Choice. Creating a Set of Options for Your Future. Elements of the BBS Report. Chapter 7. What Do You Need to Get There?—What You Have, What You Need. Closing the Gaps. Your Resources. Chapter 8. What do you want?—Defining and Measuring Your Objectives. Projects and Constraints Relieving and Applying Constraints. Measuring Project Success. Pitfalls. Chapter 9. Projects—How to Get Things Done. Some Simple Rules for Getting Things Done. Playing Catch with Hal. Be Clear What You Want. Dealing with the Inevitable. Observe the Change You've Wrought. Chapter 10. Systems—A Business That Runs Itself. When to Build a System. Building Systems. Marketing. Document Your Current Processes. Chapter 11. How To—Hire Others, Outsource and Leverage Yourself. Hiring. Outsourcing. Strategic Alliances and Partnerships. Leverage Is—Being a Leader and Getting Others to Take the Lead. Chapter 12. Integrate—People and Process. People or Processes. A Place for Everything and Everything in Its Place. Don't Overwork People. People Versus Technology. Chapter 13. Live—The Balance. Finding Flow. Have a Hobby. Chapter 14. Case Studies—Real People, Real Businesses. Brandon Hartsell and Sunstone Yoga. Ron Quintero and My Resource Center, Mortgage Leaders Edge, Debt Advisory Alliance, and Finance This Home. Dr. Mike Berkeley and The Berkeley Center for Reproductive Wellness and Women's Health. Lori Kliman, Heather White, and Cupcakes by Heather and Lori. Brian Scudamore and 1–800-Got-Junk. Jonathan Hunt and FundNet.ca. Kody Bateman and SendOutCards.com. Bibliography. About the Author.
£21.24
Pearson Education 18 Challenges of Leadership The
Book SynopsisTrevor is Managing Director of The Executive Coach ltd. He has extensive experience in executive and senior management coaching - including the delivery of 1:1 and team coaching along with whole-organisation coaching interventions and training coaches. His expertise is in combining his passion for leadership development with his skill as a top-level coach, his experience in organisational consultancy and his thorough understanding of the psychology of personal change.Previously Trevor spent 15 years in leadership in the voluntary sector included five years being Chief Executive of a national start-up. He then trained with the Covey Leadership Centre and worked for a consultancy firm before founding The Executive Coach. Trevor works alongside some of the other top Executive Coaches in his role as Faculty member of The School of Coaching at The Work Foundation in association with Myles Downey. He is guest lecturer on Leadership for Anglia Polytechnic University's MBA Programme. Trade Review"... a good self-coaching handbook for anybody who wants to be a better leader." - Business Executive MagazineTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword Introduction Challenge 1: The Proactive Challenge - learning to write the story Challenge 2: The Influence Challenge - making a clear impact Challenge 3: The Reality Challenge - understand where you are Challenge 4: The Vision Challenge - creating an engaging picture of the future Challenge 5: The Strategy Challenge - defining a path to the future Challenge 6: The Wisdom Challenge - applying your learning from experience Challenge 7: The Insight Challenge - seeing beyond the obvious Challenge 8: The Confidence Challenge - developing self-belief Challenge 9: The Internal Compass Challenge - lead yourself so you can lead others Challenge 10: The 'Bigger and Bigger Challenge' Challenge - continuously growing your skills base Challenge 11: The Vertigo Challenge Challenge 12: The 'Managing The Tension Between Holding On and Letting Go' Challenge - the art of delegation Challenge 13: The 'Life and Career Transition' Challenge - change across the whole lifespan Challenge 14: The Loneliness Challenge - creating networks to maintain integrity Challenge 15: The Personality Challenge - understanding your impact on others Challenge 16: The Pathology Challenge - managing the effects of your blind spots Challenge 17: The Confusion-Complexity-Chaos Challenge - performing through uncertainty Challenge 18: The Work-Life Balance Challenge - getting results whilst living a satisfying life Appendix 1: The final question: 'What will you do now?' Appendix 2: Getting feedback on your influencing behaviours Appendix 3: The complete assessment summary Bibliography
£999.99
Experiment Beyond Stoicism
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£19.51
Random House USA Inc Smarter Faster Better
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of The Power of Habit and “master of the life hack” (GQ) explores the fascinating science of productivity and offers real-world takeaways to apply your life, whether you’re chasing peak productivity or simply trying to get back on track.“Duhigg melds cutting-edge science, deep reporting, and wide-ranging stories to give us a fuller, more human way of thinking about how productivity actually happens.”—Susan Cain, author of Quiet In The Power of Habit, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Charles Duhigg explained why we do what we do. In Smarter Faster Better, he applies the same relentless curiosity and rich storytelling to how we can improve at the things we do. At the core of Smarter Faster Better are eight key concepts—from motivation and goal setting to focus and decision making—that explain why some people and companies get so much done. Drawing on the latest findings in neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral economics—as well as the experiences of CEOs, educational reformers, four-star generals, FBI agents, airplane pilots, and Broadway songwriters—this book reveals that the most productive people, companies, and organizations don’t merely act differently. They view the world, and their choices, in profoundly different ways. Smarter Faster Better is a story-filled exploration of the science of productivity, one that can help us learn to succeed with less stress and struggle—and become smarter, faster, and better at everything we do.
£11.69
