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Book Synopsis'A fascinating and inspiring field guide for plunging into uncertainty' - Oliver Burkeman'A powerful roadmap for a tumultuous world' - Cal NewportMaster of Change is offers a captivating and compelling new framework for negotiating our changing world and workplace, and going on to thrive within uncertainty. While we see change as an exception and instability as something to overcome, change is actually an enduring principle of all our lives. Indeed, research shows that, on average, people experience thirty-six major 'disorder events' in the course of their adulthood. The mark of success is how we can flourish not by fighting but by embracing change. Borrowing from the high-performance world of business, resilience-training and mindset-hacking, science and spirituality, philosophy and psychology, bestselling author and coach Brad Stulberg equips the reader with 'rugged flexibility' - a revelatory new framework to help overcome the challenge of change. When we start to implement rugged flexibility, we learn to view change as ongoing cycle of order, disorder, and reorder, and we become adept at thriving in the midst of flux. The result of becoming a master of change is to be less stressed, less anxious and more confident, to experience sustained performance at work and beyond, and be happier and more fulfilled in life.Trade Review'Uncertainty and changeability are the reality for us all. This is a fascinating and inspiring field guide not merely to "coping with" this reality, but plunging into it -even becoming one with it - so as to grow and flourish here and now.' - Oliver Burkeman, Sunday Times bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks'In a world where constant flux is the only certainty, the ability to reframe and adapt to change - rather than resist or deny it - is essential to wellbeing. In Master of Change, Brad Stulberg wields his characteristically deft mix of science and philosophy to provide a blueprint for embracing the unexpected.' - David Epstein, author of Range'Master of Change challenges our inherent resistance to change, providing carefully researched suggestions that will help you embrace and rise to meet it. Stulberg's thoughtful book is a delight to read and will arm you with valuable wisdom for navigating life's unexpected plot twists.' - Katy Milkman, New York Times-bestselling author of How to Change'Change is inevitable. Will you let this reality destabilize or empower you?Stulberg's immensely wise and timely book provides a powerful roadmap for a tumultuous world.' - Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Deep Work

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Book SynopsisACHIEVE YOUR GOALS BY LEARNING TO FOCUS.Focus can be learned and improved with practice, just like learning to read or write.Focus is at the core of all human success, yet we are constantly distracted.Distraction is damaging relationships, our working lives and our happiness.Whether you're seeking to improve yourself as a team member or a leader, a partner or a parent, a student or a teacher, this book will help you learn how to focus and in doing so, dramatically improve your productivity, relationships, mental health, happiness and your ability to achieve your life goals.Drawing on ancient Hindu monastic tradition, Dandapani shows us in this ten-step guide that concentration is a skill we can learn and improve with practice.Trade ReviewIn a world dominated by distraction, this book is a timely reminder of the value of focused attention. * Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife *Concentration is one of the most important skills any leader can have. The Power of Unwavering Focus shows us not only that focus is a learnable skill but that anyone can master the practice of intense concentration. * Indra Nooyi, former chairperson and CEO of PepsiCo *If you struggle with distraction or stress-and of course you do-you need Dandapani's wonderful new book. Both profound and practical, The Power of Unwavering Focus will lead you on a journey to reclaim your life and live it with joy and purpose. * Arthur C. Brooks, professor at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School and #1 New York Times bestselling author *Being able to concentrate in our distracted world is a superpower. In this conversational but profound book, Dandapani shows how to take practical steps to become better at this skill, so we can feel less busy and get more done. * Laura Vanderkam, author of Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters *Dandapani offers a radical and timely call to cultivate the deep joys and resilience of the focused life. Highly recommended for anyone feeling adrift in a sea of distraction and mindlessness. * Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work *

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Book SynopsisThe long-held notion of learning from our failures doesn’t work.At best, it leaves us with a long list of what to avoid instead of giving us a way to accomplish our goals. Success isn’t achieved by not doing something; it requires a series of deliberate actions.This book provides a practical framework for understanding our unique motivations, habits, and behaviors that enable us to accomplish anything and develop a personal framework for future success.Using compelling research and engaging stories, international best-selling author and business coach Rob Hatch reveals how to go beyond the notion of strengths and what we do well to understand the specific decisions, behaviors, and actions enabling us to achieve our goals on our terms.Trade ReviewWhile failure may inform us about what went wrong or signal that we need to try something different, it fails to let us know how to do better. That's the magic and power of success. It can help us succeed because it has before and can help guide us forward. The approach of the book to make it each person's individual journey, rather than providing a formulaic approach, is a refreshing way to stop, reflect, and reframe what and how success works for each of us. - Amazon 5*"Failure is the best teacher." Turns out that's not true. Embarrassing failures are too busy knotting up our stomachs to teach us anything except "never trying that again." So what do we learn from? We learn from reflecting on our experiences. Author Rob Hatch argues our previous successes are our best frame for our next successes. Then he sets out how to frame it, with specific questions and useful examples... Overall, a worthy successor to his previous book Attention! and the two books work well together. - NetGalleyIf you're someone who likes positive psychology and working on strengths, you're going to love Success Frames by Rob Hatch. It's so refreshing to hear we all have a success framework that can help us continue to replicate the good work we've done before. I'd much rather learn from what I've done right in the past than rehash my failures. And what I particularly appreciate about this method is that it works in your personal life as well as in business. -NetGalleyTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPart I: The myths of failureChapter 1: The power of your past successwhy failure is failing usChapter 2: Shifting to what works—success is inclusiveChapter 3: Frameworks, not formulasPart II: Reclaiming our humanityChapter 4: Create space—don’t grieve the grindChapter 5: Deconstructing the stories of our successChapter 6: Success framing—what do you need?Part III: Your success framesChapter 7: Success frames for an age of distractionChapter 8: Building your framesChapter 9: Our frames support our actionsNext steps: What does that look like?About the authorIndex

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Book SynopsisEveryone knows that building your product or service into a bona fide brand is the only way to stand out in today's insanely crowded marketplace. The only question is how do you do it? This is the definitive text on branding, distilling complex theories and principles behind this key marketing term into in twenty-two easy-to-read vignettes including: The Law of Contraction A brand becomes stronger when you narrow its focus The Law of the Word A brand should strive to own a word in the mind of the consumer The Law of Fellowship In order to build the category, a brand should welcome other brands World-renowned marketing guru Al Ries and his daughter and business partner Laura Ries examine brand-blazing strategies from the world's best, including Coca-Cola, Xerox, BMW, Federal Express and Starbucks, to provide you with the expert insight you need to build a world-class brand.Trade ReviewThe 22 Immutable Laws of Branding will enlighten many, and it attacks the jargon of the marketing professional with common sense * Independent *

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Book SynopsisA collection of useful and interesting tips, hacks and insights from people who have made a mark in their field, and that readers might find helpful in their professional and personal lives.

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Book SynopsisIt's human nature to focus more on our weaknesses because we are programmed to be alert to risks in our environment. We end up focusing on what isn't working, often overshadowing all the positives. But what if you focused on and played to your strengths instead? This practical and succinct book aims to revolutionise your life by helping you to identify what exactly makes you happy so that you will make the right choices; decide whether a job, activity or course is right for you; and understand why things seem to flow with some activities and some people, and not others. Knowing these things about yourself, and spending more time on what really energises and fulfills you - your strengths - will ultimately lead to a happier and more successful life.

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Book SynopsisWhat do you want to be when you grow up? It''s a familiar question we''re all asked as kids. While seemingly harmless, the question has unintended consequences. It can make you feel like you need to choose one job, one passion, one thing to be about. Guess what? You don''t. Having a lot of different interests, projects and curiosities doesn''t make you a jack-of-all-trades, master of none. Your endless curiosity doesn''t mean you are broken or flaky. What you are is a multipotentialite: someone with many interests and creative pursuits. And that is actually your biggest strength.How to Be Everything helps you channel your diverse passions and skills to work for you. Based on her popular TED talk, Why some of us don''t have one true calling, Emilie Wapnick flips the script on conventional career advice. Instead of suggesting that you specialize, choose a niche or accumulate 10,000 hours of practice in a single area, Wapnick provides a practical framewoTrade Review“Feel-good, encouraging advice on distilling a variety of passions and interests into success. This book is chock full of great exercises and practical advice and we highly recommend picking up a copy. ” — Forbes “We are all unique, so why does there only seem to be one path towards success? How to Be Everything throws out this one-size-fits-all approach and explains how to make our diverse skills sets work for us. — Todd Rose, Harvard University scientist, co-founder and president of the Center for Individual Opportunity, and author of The End of Average “Emilie brings hope, tools, inspiration and affirmation to the most misunderstood and undervalued segment of our society: multipotentialites. I raise my fist in solidarity, and celebrate this groundbreaking book!” — Pamela Slim, author of Body of Work and Escape from Cubicle Nation “If you’ve struggled finding your place in a world that rewards conformity, you know that choosing a single profession isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. You’re no longer alone—Emilie’s HOW TO BE EVERYTHING is a beautiful guide with practical tools to help you find your way without losing yourself.” — Chris Guillebeau, New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness of Pursuit and The $100 Startup How to be Everything helps you understand and process your diverse skills so you don’t have to sacrifice your potential. This book will help you fulfill your biggest dreams; all of them! — Buzzfeed “If you still don’t know what you’re doing with your life, Emilie Wapnick’s new book will make you feel better.” — Bustle “How to Be Everything is an empowering guide...This book is for the kind of people who can’t choose just one path because they aspire to be Art Directors + Restaurant Owners + Teachers + Best-Selling Authors + more all in this lifetime” — Darla Magazine

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Book SynopsisWALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERLESSONS FROM A BOSS-LEVEL DISRUPTOR AND GAMING LEGENDReggie Fils-Aimé, retired President and Chief Operating Officer of Nintendo of America Inc., shares leadership lessons and inspiring stories from his unlikely rise to the top.Although he’s best known as Nintendo''s iconic President of the Americas-immortalized for opening Nintendo’s 2004 E3 presentation with, “My name is Reggie, I''m about kicking ass, I''m about taking names, and we''re about making games”-Reggie Fils-Aimé’s story is the ultimate gameplan for anyone looking to beat the odds and achieve success.Learn from Reggie how to leverage disruptive thinking to pinpoint the life choices that will make you truly happy, conquer negative perceptions from those who underestimate or outright dismiss you, and master the grit, perseverance, and resilience Trade Review'Disrupting the Game is a powerful memoir that teaches you about leadership. The reader is taken on a journey about personal, team, and organizational disruption and is provided with a perspective for why it is important, how it can be done, and the so what. Through vicarious and experiential learning, you will be inspired to challenge the status quo and embrace continuous innovation as an essential leadership practice.' * Lynn Perry Wooten, President Simmons University *'For the gamer and businessperson in your life...' * Forbes Best Gifts for Gamers *'Powerful, universal insight into leadership and life from one of the video game industry's most important champions. Reggie's book delivers real lessons to anyone looking to grow a business, or a career.' * Geoff Keighley, REGGIE, WHAT IS HIS TITLE *'There is a saying in advertising that clients get the work they deserve. In over a decade working with Reggie, the work he got, and deserved, was groundbreaking, disruptive, and literally 'changed the game.' Reggie's leadership inspired our team, and me personally, to reach for new heights. Get ready to get your game on!' * Andrew Swinand, CEO Publicis Creative *'... a fascinating look inside a personality that shaped the last few decades of games development and games business.' * PC Gamer’s Holiday Gift Guide *'...a must-read for any Nintendo fans... one part autobiography... one part business book... and one part self-help book as Fils-Aimand eacute;'s advice easily translates to life too.' * Game Rant’s Holiday Gift Guide *'Crisply written and devoid of bombast, these business lessons are worth checking out for leaders of all stripes.' * Publishers Weekly *'Powerful, universal insight into leadership and life from one of the video game industry's most important champions. Reggie's book delivers real lessons to anyone looking to grow a business, or a career.' * Geoff Keighley, Creator and CEO, The Game Awards *'This is a beautifully told story of how a fearless young marketing executive with no gaming experience stepped into a stagnant industry and helped to build Nintendo and the entire video game industry into a cultural juggernaut.' * John Sykes, President, IHeartMedia *'This is the inside story of how the son of Haitian immigrants beat the odds, rose to the top of the gaming industry, and breathed new life into Nintendo. Reggie Fils-Aimand eacute; offers inspiration and insight for aspiring leaders, innovators, and anyone who's ever been doubted.' * Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife *'...any Nintendo and Reggie fan should read this book.' * Video Game Book Club *'...a fascinating peek behind the curtain of Fils-Aimand eacute;'s career.' * INVERSE magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe New One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson is a modern update to the classic One Minute Manager, offering simple yet effective leadership techniques.

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Book SynopsisBecause Success is the gift you already have.”Funny yet firm, told in Steve’s warm and insightful voice, and peppered with anecdotes from his own life, practical advice, and truthful insights, this essential guide can help you transform your life and achieve everything you were born to.

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Book SynopsisGiven the changes in the way business is being conducted today, leadership is increasingly important. John C. Maxwell offers a blend of advice and personal wisdom to show how to increase awareness of your skills when it comes to leading those around you, helping you to help them be better as well.

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Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Great by Choice comes an authoritative, practical guide to individual performance - based on analysis from an exhaustive, groundbreaking study.Why do some people perform better at work than others? This deceptively simple question continues to confound professionals in all sectors of the workforce. Now, after a unique, five-year study of more than 5,000 managers and employees, Morten Hansen reveals the answers in his 'Seven Work Smarter Practices' that can be applied by anyone looking to maximise their time and performance. Each of Hansen’s seven practices is highlighted by inspiring stories from individuals in his comprehensive study. You’ll meet a high school principal who engineered a dramatic turnaround of his failing high school; a rural Indian farmer determined to establish a better way of life for women in his villaTrade Review'In an ambitious new study, Morten Hansen illuminates the habits that separate superstars from their peers. This is the definitive guide to working smarter' -- Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take, Originals, and Option B (with Sheryl Sandberg)'The typical book about management or careers requires a heavy dose of faith because you don't know where the recommendations come from. Morten Hansen brings beautiful data from a massive research project that reveals how stars at work, in dozens of industries, actually do their work. The data and Hansen's analysis will surprise you, change you, and make you better at work... no leaps of faith required' -- Chip Heath Professor Stanford Graduate School of Business, and author of three New York Times bestsellers, including Switch'In this groundbreaking book, Morten Hansen delivers on the genius of “and”: rigorous and relevant, research-driven and well-written, empirical and empowering, timeless and practical, full of big concepts and useful tips. Hansen's work is truly distinctive in the genre of professional effectiveness, and a tremendous contribution. This is a book I will read more than once, and reference forever' -- Jim Collins, author of Good to Great, co-author of Built to Last and Great by Choice

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Book Synopsis__________________________‘Bruce Daisley is on a mission to change the world of work.’ The Times__________________________From the creator of hit podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat comes a revolutionary re-envisioning of how to enjoy your job.Do you want to get more done, feel less stressed and love your job again?Sometimes having a job can feel like hard work. But between Monk Mode mornings, silent meetings and crisp Thursdays, the solutions are at your fingertips.Bruce Daisley knows a thing or two about the workplace. In the course of a career that has taken him from some of the world’s biggest media companies to Twitter, via Google and YouTube, he has become a leading expert on how we work now. And in his hugely popular podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat, he has explored ways to fix it. Now he shares 30 brilliant – and refreshingly simple – tips on how to make your job more productive, more rewarding – and much, much more enjoyable.‘With just 30 changes, you can transform your work experience from bland and boring (or worse) to fulfilling, fun, and even joyful.’ Daniel Pink, author of When and Drive__________________________"This is a warm, wise and funny book which provides a terrific summary of some of the science - and stories - behind what makes work a positive part of people’s lives. From the importance of lunch to the value of laughter, this book gives witty and practical advice. I loved it and I’ve already started changing some of the things I do at work, as a result!" - Professor Sophie Scott"Don't quit yet! In this book, Bruce shares remarkable advice that may well have you laughing while you work and truly loving your job." - Biz Stone, Twitter co-founder“Bruce Daisley’s The Joy of Work is a joy to read. It translates the best of workplace psychology research into practical ways of establishing creative and liveable cultures at work—a must read for all of us 9-5ers!” - Professor Sir Cary Cooper, ALLIANCE Manchester Business School, University of Manchester“Bruce’s The Joy of Work is an important reminder of simple everyday practices to improve how we all work together, which will lead to greater team and individual happiness and performance. Great results will follow.” - Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter and Square"With just 30 changes, you can transform your work experience from bland and boring (or worse) to fulfilling, fun, and even joyful. Bruce Daisley has pulled together threads of research and woven them into a tapestry of strategies that actually work, and that don't depend on the CEO's sign-off for implementation. You can begin changing your work culture today at the individual, team, and organisational levels with these tactics that increase creativity, productivity, and satisfaction.” - Daniel Pink, author of WHEN and DRIVETrade ReviewBruce Daisley is on a mission to change the world of work and help ordinary people to kick their addiction to digital communication. His thesis is attractive and compelling: rather than free us up, new technology is tying us to our devices and desks and raising stress and unhappiness at work with no discernible increase in productivity . . . Daisley may be the man to lead the pushback. * The Times *[Daisley] offers helpful tips and ways of thinking to maximise your happiness and productivity at work without giving up your soul. * Evening Standard *You’ve probably read a lot about the positives of side hustles and freelance life, but what if you’re committed to a career within a company? European Twitter Vice-President Bruce Daisley has some of the answers . . . Bruce’s book is a manifesto for frustrated workers. * Balance *Combating workplace misery has become the mission of Bruce Daisley, European VP of Twitter and host of the podcast Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat. His latest book, The Joy Of Work, is designed to make us fall back in love with our job again . . . Daisley’s book debunks many long-held assumptions about the workplace. * Grazia *For many people work has become joyless, but Daisley offers some easy fixes that any employee or team could implement straight away to make work feel better again . . . Daisley has a knack of showing how easy it is to make what are really rather small day-to-day changes at work. -- Book of the Month * Financial Times *

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Book Synopsis"I know what it's like to care deeply about my work and yet feel utterly exhausted by it."Burnout is more widespread than ever before, and it's time to do something about it.Rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), this book delves into the systemic, cultural, and economic contexts that contribute to burnout, and gives you the tools to exit the cycle. Exercises and reflection questions help you reconnect with your values to find what's really important, and disentangle yourself from unhelpful thought patterns. By engaging with your emotions rather than avoiding or suppressing them, ACT allows you to respond more effectively and become re-engaged in your own life again. This book will show you how to move out of the burnout cycle, reconnect with meaningful aspects of your work, and make changes that last.Trade ReviewBurnout affects most of us - and Debbie Sorensen gives us the guide to break the burnout cycle and institute lasting improvements to our lives. Our wellness depends on it! -- Scott Sonenshein, bestselling author of Stretch, co-author of Joy at Work, and Rice University Business School ProfessorIn a world where the symptoms of burnout are all too familiar, "ACT for Burnout" is a guiding light amidst the chaos. Drawing from personal experience and professional insights, this book goes beyond quick fixes, and offers sustainable strategies drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy that help you navigate the complexities of your emotional landscape. For anyone yearning to reconnect with meaning and find solace from stress, this book is a lighthouse, an invitation to heal and thrive amidst life's challenges. Highly recommended. -- Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., Foundation Professor of Psychology Emeritus University of Nevada, Reno; Originator of Acceptance and Commitment TherapyThe modern workplace nearly guarantees worker burnout. But systemic change is slow, so in this book, Debbie Sorenson helps workers develop self-awareness and self-protection practices to shield themselves from burnout (to the extent anyone can) and find meaning in their work again. -- Karla McLaren, M.Ed., author of The Power of Emotions at Work and The Language of EmotionsIn the midst of an epidemic of burnout, this is quite possibly the most important book you can read this year. Clearly and compassionately written, ACT for Burnout goes beyond diagnosis to provide a clear prescription for overcoming burnout in every aspect of our lives. I recognized myself in these pages and only wish this book had been available sooner. -- Chris Shipley, co-author of The Empathy Advantage

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Book SynopsisGet ready to enter the working world of illustration with this freshly updated second edition of Brazell and Davies's Becoming a Successful Illustrator. This edition features even more Spotlight on' sections, with advice from practicing illustrators as well as the people that commission them. You can enjoy added coverage in fields such as moving image, character illustration and social media. There are also new exercises to get you started planning and building your business, and over 200 inspirational examples of artwork, most of which are new to this edition. You can expect practical tips on how to seek work, how to market yourself and how to run your illustration business in an enterprising way, with advice that will prove useful long after your first commission. Building on the resources of the first edition, this continues to be the must-have guide to practicing professionally as an illustrator.Featured illustrators include: Millie MarottaMark UlriksenNatsko SekiEllen WeinTrade ReviewI think it’s a great book, exactly the kind of thing that you need when you are starting out in illustration, really informative and helpful. * David Roberts, illustrator *This is a comprehensive book, and along with its glossy pages and accessible layout, it’s a winner for anyone you know, including students, seriously considering the profession. * Digital Arts *[The authors] understand their subject and audience perfectly and do a wonderful job in communicating one to the other. * Dwayne Bell, Lecturer in Graphic Design and Illustration, University of Cumbria *I never make my students buy books, unless they are books they’ll keep on their shelves after graduating. This is one of those exceptions * Marius Valdes, University of South Carolina, USA *Table of ContentsCHAPTER ONE: ILLUSTRATION ENTERPRISE Understanding illustration Where do illustrators work? Spotlight on... Nancy Liang Spotlight on... Tommy Doyle Spotlight on... Marcos Chin Skills in art and design Attitude Spotlight on... Ben Newman Knowledge Spotlight on... Rebecca Mock Evaluating your strengths and weaknesses CHAPTER TWO: THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD OF THE ILLUSTRATOR Your commissioners Professionalism Journalistic awareness Spotlight on... Sarajo Frieden How to contact potential clients Spotlight on... Gabrielle Adamson CHAPTER THREE: THE ART OF SELF PROMOTION How do I get myself known? Spotlight on... Alexandra Zsigmond Setting goals Spotlight on... Sarah Williams The different forms of promotion Spotlight on... Jack Teagle Promoting yourself online Spotlight on... Sarah McIntyre Competitions, exhibitions and trade fairs Internships and work experience Spotlight on... Mark Smith Spotlight on... Libby McMullin Spotlight on... Matthew Shearer, Bernstein & Andriulli CHAPTER FOUR: GETTING YOUR WORK SEEN Organizing your folio and website Visual literacy Spotlight on... Tad Carpenter Agent representation Spotlight on... Ulla Puggaard Spotlight on... Andrea D’Aquino Spotlight on... Cachetejack CHAPTER FIVE: SECURING WORK The stages of forming a contract The terms of an agreement Who owns the rights? Spotlight on... Caroline Attia Larivière CHAPTER SIX: FINANCE AND RUNNING A BUSINESS Freelance work vs employment Spotlight on... Laura Hughes Managing your business Managing your finances Additional sources of income Activities Appendix

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Book SynopsisWhat is a good psychopath? McNab is a diagnosed psychopath but he is a GOOD PSYCHOPATH. Unlike a BAD PSYCHOPATH, he is able to dial up or down qualities such as ruthlessness, fearlessness, conscience and empathy to get the very best out of himself – and others – in a wide range of situations.

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Book SynopsisAri Gold is known for his ruthless approach to deal-making and client relationships that made him one of, if not the, most powerful and sought-after agents in Hollywood until he retired in 2011. In his new book THE GOLD STANDARD, Gold will illuminate, for the first time, his unique, effective and, some would say, outrageous philosophies on running a successful business, client management, employee motivation, keeping a happy home life, and other keys to his many successes. Brash, emphatic, instructive and always wise, Gold''s book will rival business and leadership bestsellers the world over. In his own words and with his trademark enthusiasm, Gold''s tome will be the only book anyone wanting to make something of him or herself will ever need. Ari Gold says: In my humble opinion, if you want to run a successful business this is the only book you''ll ever have to read. And my humble opinion is never wrong.

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Book SynopsisIt''s time to rethink our attitudes to work.For too long we have convinced ourselves that the only jobs worth doing involve sitting at a desk. Generations of school-leavers head for university lacking the skills to fix or even understand the most basic technology. And yet many of us are not suited to office life, while skilled manual work provides one of the few and most rewarding paths to a secure living.Drawing on the work of our greatest thinkers, from Aristotle to Heidegger, from Karl Marx to Iris Murdoch, as well as on his own experiences as an electrician and motorcycle mechanic, Matthew Crawford''s irreverent and inspiring manifesto will change the way you think about work forever.Trade ReviewOne of the most influential thinkers of our time * Sunday Times *Masterly * Economist *The best book I have read for ages ... a profound exploration of modern education, work and capitalism ... I happen to know it is in [Education Secretary] Mr Gove's in-tray ... its analysis applies with horrible precision to our education system -- Matthew d'Ancona * Telegraph *A philosophy of how life should be lived, how children should be educated and how economies should be run ... Full of interesting stories and thought-provoking aperçus enlivened with humour ... Important, memorable and enjoyable -- Louis de Bernières * The Times *A next-generation Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance to rally the millions who feel emotionally disconnected from work * Financial Times *A powerful new book -- David Willetts, Universities and Science Minister * Telegraph *Persuasive and timely * The Times *A deep exploration of craftsmanship by someone with real hands-on knowledge. Quirky, surprising and moving -- Richard SennettA stunning indictment of the modern workplace ... Crawford points in the direction of a richer, more fulfilling way of life. This is a book that will endure -- Reihan Salam * The Atlantic *A beautiful little book about human excellence * New York Times *A superb combination of testimony and reflection, and you can't put it down -- Harvey Mansfield, Professor of Government at HarvardA bestseller in the United States, but its critique of 'post-industrial' capitalism is equally pertinent here ... Will be enjoyed for its iconoclasm, swagger and dry humour * Telegraph *No one who cares about the future of human work can afford to ignore this book -- Jackson Lears, editor of RaritanA masterpiece filled with surprises * Dallas Morning News *The best self-help book that I've ever read. Kind of like Heidegger and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance * Slate *A breakout success ... touched a big nerve, quickly becoming a national best seller and generating widespread publicity * New York Times *A surprise hit ... Americans, perhaps, have found their guide * Financial Times *While the specifics come from American experience, almost everything in the book also holds true for Britain -- Ian Jack * Guardian *May upend your preconceptions about labour and, just maybe, cause you to rethink your career (or how you spend your weekends) ... Impassioned and profound * Washington Post *[A] tender, wise little volume ... Crawford is a kindred spirit -- Lionel ShriverElegant and humorous * The Times *A short book that punches hard and deserves to spark off a wide debate * Herald Scotland *The sleeper hit of the publishing season * Boston Globe *

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Book SynopsisIn 1964, Napoleon Hill presented a series of lectures that have never been published—until now.“The subconscious mind doesn’t know the difference between a penny and a million dollars. It does not know the difference between success and failure, and it’ll work just as hard to make a failure out of you as it will to make a success out of you if you don’t condition your mind to keep the subconscious mind working with and for the things you want and away from the things you don’t want. “The majority of people spend their lives worrying and fearing and fretting over the things they don’t want, and that’s exactly what they’re getting out of life. I try to make allowances for the weaknesses and for the mistakes of other people that affect my interest. I don’t always do a good job of it but I try. I try to keep my mental attitude positive at all times toward all people about all subjects. I want to tell you that this effort on my part has gone a long way toward placing me in a position where I can say, as I said to you this morning, that I have acquired in this life everything that I need, everything that I want, everything that I desire. I have no fears, no frustrations, no disappointments. I have good, sound health. I have a happy home.” —An excerpt from one of Napoleon Hill’s last public lectures—available for the first time from the Napoleon Hill Foundation

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Book SynopsisThe follow up to James Smith's international number one bestseller, Not a Diet Book.Do you love your job?Does your future excite you?Are your relationships working for you?In this book, James Smith is back to challenge everything you thought you knew about the path to fulfilment and happiness. With hard-hitting home truths and a helping of tough love, be prepared to reset your outlook, redefine your goals and unlock your potential.Now, more than ever, is the time to take back control. Are you ready to change your life?Trade Review‘Meet the man changing the way you think about fitness. One of the most sought-after personal trainers in the world (who has) knocked current fitness It boy @JoeWicks for six and stolen the coveted crown of the fitness world’ Sunday Times Style ‘Not a Diet Book mercilessly takes down every fad diet, workout and health drink you have been sold and instead explains [James’] mission to make understanding weight-loss as two words – calorie deficit.’ The Sun ‘Personal trainer James Smith’s new book, Not a Diet Book, offers frank advice on getting in shape and busts some major diet myths.’ Grazia ‘James’ book is the tough love version of life coaching. He tells you straight, refers to his own experiences in life and makes you laugh along the way.’ Metro

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Book SynopsisBy the bestselling author of The One Minute Manager, a business parable that teaches organizations to cope successfully with change.Every day organizations around the world launch change initiatives often big, expensive ones designed to improve the status quo. Yet 50 to 70 percent of these change efforts fail. A few perish suddenly, but many die painful, protracted deaths that drain the organization''s resources, energy and morale.So, Who or what is killing change? That''s what you''ll find out in this delightful whodunit. The story features a Columbo-style detective named Agent who''s investigating the murder of yet another Change. One by one, Agent interviews thirteen prime suspects, including a myopic leader named Vision; a chronically tardy manager named Urgency; an executive named Communication whose laryngitis makes communication all but impossible; and several other dubious characters.The suspects are sure to sound familiar, and you''re bound to relate them to your own workpla

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Book SynopsisLearn the secrets to excelling at interviewYou can''t prepare an answer for every interview question. So, of the thousands of questions they might ask, which ones will they ask?After extensive research among hundreds of interviewers and thousands of interviewees, finally here''s the book that will give you the answer. Why You? is based on direct input from top interviewers in REED''s unrivalled recruitment network, offering:- Powerful preparation techniques that will help you succeed on the day- Approaches to questions assessing your career goals, competency and creativity- Tips for boosting your confidence and adopting a winning mindset at interviewFrom classics like ''tell me about yourself'' and ''what are your greatest weaknesses?'' to puzzlers like ''sell me this pen'', James Reed finally reveals what interviewers are really asking.This book has already helped thousands of readers move on in their caTrade ReviewPeople who thrive at Facebook have to have the right mindset, period. That's what's driving us into the future. This book shows you how to gauge it and get itThis brilliant book equips anyone wanting a leg up at work and in life with the tools to flourish. Mindset beats skillset every timeThe insights in this brilliant book could have saved me and any top employer a lot of elementary mistakes, never mind the additional cost of bad decisionsThis book is a game changer. Read it, remember it, and put your new 3G Mindset to work. There'll be no stopping youRecruitment boss James Reed gives us an insider's guide to the perfect interview * Daily Express *It's nearly a new year - and for many that means the start of the hunt for a new job. And who better to guide you through the process than recruitment supremo James Reed? * Yorkshire Post *What job interview questions really mean and how to answer them. If you view a job interview as a minefield, this advice by the head of a top recruitment agency could help you safely across * Irish Times *Recruitment expert James Reed shows us exactly what NOT to do in a job interview * Daily Star *Recommend Why You? to everyone who is in work, out of work, looking to move up, down or sideways - not just those who are actively planning a job search ... indispensable * The Bookbag *Reed takes an extremely affable approach, managing to take what can be a dry, stress-inducing subject and lifting it with a light, easy-to-follow touch * Press Association *Top tips if you're on the hunt for a new job * Sunday Post *Read all 101 questions and be super prepared * GoThinkBig *It is not enough to want to change jobs. You need to know why you want to change and where you want to get to * Working Mums *Your chance to stand out from the crowd...gives you the answers they really want. Great as interview preparation * The Sun *Takes much of the fear out of preparing for a job interview * Sunday Post *Amazon UK's fastest-selling new read on interview techniques * City A.M. *An unparalleled ocean of qualitative & quantitative research * The Sunday Guardian (India) *Manners, and a few minutes of peace and quiet, will go a long way * City A.M. 18.02.15 *

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Book SynopsisBecome More Effective by Embracing Your InabilityMany of us are tired, stressed, and overworked. We think that following God will bring peace, but instead find ourselves anxious. We expect a life of joy, but end up feeling stressed, living under the heavy load of new expectations. It''s a spiritual and emotional rollercoaster.We search for solutions using optimization techniques, attempting to fit more and more into our already full days. We try to craft efficiently maximized lives, but these methods always fail, not because they are ill-intentioned, but because they do not go far enough. They fail to understand how God made us--as people with inherent limitations--and they fail to accept that as good.In The Good News of Our Limits, professor and longtime ministry leader Sean McGever reveals the wonderful news that we cannot do, be, or know all of the things that others expect of us--and that we often expect from ourselves. NorTable of ContentsPart 1: Confronting a Problem 1: To Infinity and Beyond! 2. We Are Not God; We Are Like God 3. We Are Also Unlike God Part 2: Embracing Our Limits 4. Capacity #1: We Can Select a Few Faithful Practices 5. Capacity #2: We Can Select a Few Circles of Friends 6. Capacity #3: We Can Select a Few Topics and Sources of Information Part 3: A Better Way Forward 7. Finite Christians Are Filled with the Holy Spirit to Do God’s Work as a Community 8. To Reality and Today!

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Book SynopsisNapoleon Hill''s Golden Rules: The Lost Writings consists of a series of magazine articles Napoleon Hill wrote between 1919 and1923 for Success Magazine, of which he eventually become an editor. Hill''s obsession with achieving material success had led him from poverty stricken Appalachian Mountains with the desire to study successful people. These articles focus on Hill''s philosophy of success, drawing on the thoughts and experience of a multitude of rags-to-riches tycoons, showing readers how these successful people achieved such status. Many of his writings such as the chapter on Law of Attraction, written in the March 1919 issue, have recently basis of several bestselling books. Readers will discover principles that will assure their success if studied and put into action. Chapters include: Lesson #1: Your Social and Physical Heredity--Hills Golden Rule (May 1920) Lesson #2: Auto Suggestion--Napoleon Hill''s Magazine (July 1921) Lesson #3: SuggesTable of ContentsForeword v Don M. Green Preface ix Lesson #1: Your Social and Physical Heredity 1 Lesson #2: Auto-Suggestion 7 Lesson #3: Suggestion 27 Lesson #4: The Law of Retaliation 51 Lesson #5: The Power of Your Mind 69 Lesson #6: How to Build Self-Confidence 81 Lesson #7: Environment and Habit 95 Lesson #8: How to Remember 121 Lesson #9: How Mark Antony Used Suggestion in Winning the Roman Mob 147 Lesson #10: Persuasion versus Force 161 Lesson #11: The Law of Compensation 187 Lesson #12: The Golden Rule as a Passkey to All Achievement 199

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Book SynopsisAnyone, whether they work for themselves or they manage thousands of employees, needs to be a more effective leader to be more successful. Instead of being a bully, people can learn to inspire the people around them. They create a concept of what the company's goals are and how everyone can work together to accomplish their goals.Table of ContentsIntroduction. PART ONE: SO YOU WANT TO BE A LEADER. Chapter One. What You Need (And Don’t) To Be a Good Leader. Chapter Two. Leading Sometimes Means Following. Chapter Three. Why News Managers Fail: The Most Common Leadership Pitfalls. Chapter Four. Thinking “Out of the Box”—What It Really Means. Chapter Five. Creative V.S. Reactive Leadership. Chapter Six. Making Difficult Decisions Easy: A 7 Step Plan. Chapter Seven. Reason Or Gut Instinct, Which Rules? (Separating The Men From the Boys). Chapter Eight. Are You Too Competitive? Chapter Nine. Mind Your Manners. PART TWO: LEAD BY EXAMPLE: SECRETS OF THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS. Chapter Ten. #1: Coming Up With The Big Idea. #2: Don’t Wait For Consensus. #3: Strengthen Your Ideas: The Leap From Contemplation to Testing. #4: Setting a Goal and Rallying The Troops. #5: Creating A Plan and Attaching a Deadline. #6: Following Up. #7: Create a Culture of Accountability. #8: Practice Makes Perfect. Chapter Eleven. How to Get Promoted. Chapter Twelve. The Power of Delegation. Chapter 13. Achieve More with aMentor. Chapter 14. Make Your Company Better and More Productive Today. PART THREE: SO YOU WANT TO BE A LEADER. Chapter 15. The Art of Criticism…The Skill of Praise: How Good Leaders Use Both to Their Advantage. Chapter 16. Three Communication Secrets of Highly Effective Leaders. Chapter 17. Speak More Powerfully…Leading by Persuasion. Chapter 18. How to be a Successful Negotiator: Handling Objections and Obstacles Like a Pro. Chapter 19. Standing Up to Business Bullies TheRight Way. Chapter 20. Asking Questions Like a Born Leader. PART FOUR: LEADING THE TROOPS DAY BY DAY. Chapter 21. Improving All of Your Relationships: How to Get People to Like You and Do What You Want. Chapter 22. Creating Stellar Employees with 5 Training Tips. Chapter 23. Transform Your Team into a Winning One. Chapter 24. How to Make Meetings Work The Way You Want Them To. Chapter 25. TheBest Way to Deliver Bad News: When to Write…When to Phone…When to Have Lunch. Chapter 26. What to do with Problem Employees (And Their Problems). Chapter 27. How to Fire People (Without the Agony). Chapter 28. The Secret to Getting Everybody (Including The Laggards) to Be More Productive. Summary. RecommendedReading. Index.

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Book SynopsisWhat the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast is a powerful book about high productivity from bestselling author Laura Vanderkam.We''re all busy. But we all waste time. What are the secrets of using every hour productively? How do the most successful people spend their time? In this brilliant accessible book, Laura Vanderkam inspires you to rethink your morning routine and jump-start your day. If you use your mornings wisely, you can build habits that will lead to a happier, more productive life. She also helps you to rethink your weekends. She explains why doing nothing can be more exhausting than doing something, how to balance work and play, and why Sunday nights are crucial. Finally she challenges you to make the most of your time at the office. Focusing on matching your to-do list to your natural body clock, she shows you how to maximize your productivity so you can accomplish more in less time. By blending stories of fascina

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Book SynopsisJenny Wood is an unstoppable confidence booster dedicated to helping people make their impossible dreams come true. After chasing an attractive stranger off the subway, giving him her number and later marrying him, Wood vowed to always pluck up the courage to go after what she wanted in life. And it's worked; Wood is a Google Executive, founder of Own Your Career, speaker, writer, mom and pilot. Her writing has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Inc. and Forbes. She earned her B.A. in Economics & International Business at Brandeis and was a research associate at Harvard Business School. She lives in Boulder with her husband and their two kids.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword by Amanda Miller Littlejohn xv Acknowledgments xxi Introduction xxiii Part I Getting Grounded in the Fundamentals 1 1 Identity 3 2 Inclusion 7 3 Bias 15 4 Feedback 19 5 Privilege 25 6 Allyship and Advocacy 31 7 Equity 33 Part II Understanding the Landscape 37 8 Overcoming the Most Common Obstacles 39 9 Why Is Pushing Back So Hard? 57 10 Critical Communication Tools 65 11 Performative Allyship and Advocacy 81 12 Pushing Back and Speaking Up – A Pep Talk 91 Part III Language and Tactics 99 13 A Short Lesson on Boundaries and Staying Focused on the Goal 101 14 Avoid People- Pleasing and Resentment 107 15 Dealing with Professional Gaslighting 111 16 Saying No While Still Protecting Your Reputation 113 17 Intimidation: But What If They Know More Than I Do? 119 18 Power Imbalance: What If I Am Not the One with the Power? 123 19 Microaggressions: What If I Am Encountering a Microaggression? 127 20 Disrespected: What If Someone Is Blatantly Mistreating Me or Crossing a Line? 135 21 Underrepresented: What If I Am the Only One? 139 22 Dismissed: What If I Am Not Feeling Heard? 143 23 Medical Advocacy: When Feeling Intimidated, Dismissed, and Powerless Combine 147 24 Interrupted: What If I Keep Getting Talked Over? 155 25 Framework: How to Speak Up and Advocate for Yourself and Others 161 26 It’s a Conversation, Not a Confrontation 169 27 Keeping the Temperature Down in Tough Discussions 175 28 Any Questions? 183 29 Be Good to Yourself 191 About the Author 193 Index 195

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Book SynopsisRun your own business, raise a family, and make a difference—at your own pace.Stacy Igel, founder of the global fashion line BOY MEETS GIRL®, walks you through the highs and lows of creating a business: how to establish a brand and attract customers, hire and fire employees, collaborate with business partners, rise up from the midst of discouragement, and not just survive the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship—but thrive.Stacy shares her twenty-year journey of growing her company from the ground up while powering through life’s challenges. Today, with her clothing sold in Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, and other stores worldwide, Stacy has climbed to the top of the ladder—but instead of pausing to look at the view, she’s pulling other women up with her.Embracing the Calm in the Chaos shares a realistic look at how to successfully balance the chaos of being a businessperson, a woman, and a paren

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Book SynopsisSpeak to the heart of your target audience and create a movement around your mission or campaign through this comprehensive, step-by-step approach to crafting messages that resonate.

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Book SynopsisA practical and accessible guide to writing a winning CV, cover letter and LinkedIn profile.

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Book Synopsis'Transformative... Flip Thinking beautifully illustrates how a person who can turn a negative into a positive can never be defeated' - Greg McKeown, podcaster and bestselling author of Essentialism and EffortlessImagine this: you've got a great idea, and all you hear are the yes-buts. "Yes, but that's been tried before, and it didn't work." "Yes, but shouldn't we just let it sit for a while?" "Yes, but what if it doesn't work..."Stop saying "yes, but..." to life, and to start saying "yes, and..."This international bestseller introduces the power of flip thinking to transform stuck-in-the-mud, pessimistic 'yes, but' thinking into an inventive, curious 'yes, and' mindset.Berthold Gunster presents his fifteen flip thinking strategies that will transform your thinking away from limitations and threats and towards possibilities and opportunities. From disrupting (turn all the rules upside down), to flaunting (play up what you want to hide), and importing (get the enemy on board) to amplifying (focus on what works, and do more of that) Gunster's strategies and stories will have you approaching even the most challenging problems, at work, home and at play, in a whole new way.Trade ReviewTransformative... Flip Thinking beautifully illustrates how a person who can turn a negative into a positive can never be defeated * Greg McKeown, podcaster and bestselling author of Essentialism and Effortless *

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Book Synopsis"A beautiful, sensitive book about the most important issues we face in life." -Emily Esfahani Smith, author of The Power of MeaningIn 'But Are You Alive?', entrepreneur and teacher Eloise Skinner explores lessons learned from a decade spent pursuing depth, purpose and meaning, including from her training in a monastic community and in the field of existential therapy. Working through practical exercises, principles and tools, Eloise shares wisdom and actionable advice from a variety of traditions and perspectives, all with the intention of helping the reader find a sense of deeper 'aliveness' in daily life.Trade ReviewA fascinating book, filled with a wide range of practical tools to help us understand and engage with our lives in a meaningful way. -- Sara Kuburic, The Millennial TherapistA beautiful, sensitive book about the most important issues we face in life. -- Emily Esfahani Smith, author of The Power of MeaningEloise's thoughtful prose makes it feel like she's speaking directly to the reader as she offers a guiding hand along the way. Searching for our purpose is a daunting pursuit, but this book helps it feel slightly less so, with concrete and actionable advice that invites you to be a participant in your own journey. Not only did I learn a lot in reading it, but I also found myself asking--and hopefully answering--new questions. But Are You Alive is a practical, useful book that simultaneously evokes an existential depth. Even if you've already found your purpose, there's something here that can help you live more fully. -- Emily Zemler, author & journalistPractical in tone, realistic in scope, But Are You Alive? masterfully strikes a fine balance between being directive and open-ended. If you're sick of self-help preachers, the lucid, measured tone of But Are You Alive? will breathe fresh life into your quest to live better. -- Kate Hammer, existential analyst & 35-year portfolio career veteranIf your aliveness is missing or defunct, Eloise Skinner's book will help you reclaim it. A practical yet deeply rich guide that facilitates your creation of a fulfilling work-life portfolio through the examination of mind, body, work, and self. -- Dan Pontefract, award-winning author of Work-Life Bloom, Lead. Care. Win., and othersLife is not so much about having the right answers as it is about asking the right questions. And a great one to begin with is: 'But are you alive?' Eloise Skinner eloquently and beautifully explores this theme, pulling from her own deep exploration of spirituality, psychology, and the actual act of living. It is a brave, bold book you will want to read more than once. Don't let this book, and more importantly this question, go by without attempting to answer it. -- Jeff Goins, bestselling author of The Art of Work

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Book SynopsisPower Mood Mindset ​Workbook teaches you how to advocate for yourself with friends, family, in relationships, and at work. Learning your self-worth is one thing, but voicing your worth to those around you takes many pep talks and gallons of courage. Not everyone has the confidence to be their own advocate, especially in the workplace. Power Mood Mindset ​Workbook shows you how to find success and happiness in your career and curate the elusive work/life balance everyone desires. Tackling themes such as imposter syndrome, self-acceptance, and satisfaction, get expert guidance and tools that’ll help you find satisfaction in the biggest areas of your life. Dig in deep as you reflect on topics such as: Defining your own version of “success” Raising your standards in all aspects of your life Making your younger self proud Boundaries How to talk about money Setting personal and achievable goals And more! The workbook utilizes seven different activities to help you achieve this reflection:1. Thought Starters: Prompts that pique your curiosity and help you examine a specific topic more thoroughly.2. Checklists: Lists from which you choose the items that apply to you and/or your work situation.3. Quizzes: Multiple choice questions about specific topics. Listen to your gut as you make your selections, and then reflect on your results.4. Templates: Structured charts and graphs you can fill in with your own information to prepare for specific actions.5. Power Mood Boards: Space to doodle, freewrite, jot down notes, and reflect on what you’ve learned in each section.6. Role-Plays: Practicing specific situations out loud, either on your own or with a partner. These will help you build confidence and retain important information.7. Power Pauses: Intentional breaks at the end of each section to focus on and celebrate your wins. By the end, come out with 100% awareness of your awesomeness and potential and move forward in fostering a culture that lifts others up. Find your power mood now.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION How to Use This Workbook PART I Conjuring CHAPTER 1 The Power Mood Mindset CHAPTER 2 Finding Your Career Path CHAPTER 3 The Resume Remodel CHAPTER 4 Crushing the Interview CHAPTER 5 Nailing the Negosh PART II Crafting CHAPTER 6 Making a Great Impression CHAPTER 7 Replacing “Sorry” and Other Filler Words CHAPTER 8 Building Relationships at Work CHAPTER 9 Tactical Ambition PART III Cultivating CHAPTER 10 Fighting Impostor Syndrome CHAPTER 11 Handling Conflict CHAPTER 12 Identifying and Setting Healthy Boundaries at Work CHAPTER 13 People-First Leadership ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Book SynopsisAre you where you want to be professionally? Whether you want to advance faster at your present company, change jobs, or make the jump to a new field entirely, Reinventing You, now in paperback with a new preface, provides a step-by-step guide to help you assess your unique strengths, develop a compelling personal brand, and ensure that others recognize the powerful contribution you can make. Branding expert Dorie Clark mixes personal stories with engaging interviews and examples from Mark Zuckerberg, Al Gore, Tim Ferriss, Seth Godin, and others to show you how to think big about your professional goals, take control of your career, and finally live the life you want.Trade ReviewPraise for Reinventing You: "Reinventing You . . . is a great reminder of how we can be anyone we want to be if we are willing to put in the work." -- Forbes.com "A lively read, interspersed with stories and interviews with well-known personalities like Al Gore, Seth Godin, and Mark Zuckerberg." -- Economic Times "A valuable guide for anyone seeking to move up in an organization or for charting an entirely new direction." -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram "Clark proposes a systematic approach to developing your personal brand." -- Huffington Post

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Book SynopsisMauricio Umansky, real estate mogul, longtime fan favorite of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and star of his own Netflix series Buying Beverly Hills inspires budding entrepreneurs and self-starters of all backgrounds with tips and strategies to find success at work and at home. After more than twenty years in the cutthroat real estate business, Mauricio Umansky has seen and heard it all. Now, he’s ready to share everything he’s learned throughout the highs and lows of his illustrious career in this part memoir, part leadership manifesto. From the challenges of his childhood to outgrowing his father’s textile company and falling out with his brother-in-law Rick Hilton, while also raising a family and maintaining a strong marriage for over twenty-five years, Umansky has plenty of advice and lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and self-starters across all industries. By outlining his fundamental principles of success, Uma

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Book SynopsisTalent is overrated - learn what truly makes you succeedAngela Duckworth’s seminal work on why passion and perseverance matter more than anythingWhy do naturally talented people frequently fail to reach their potential while other far less gifted individuals go on to achieve amazing things? The secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a passionate persistence. In other words, grit.MacArthur Genius Award-winning psychologist Angela Duckworth shares fascinating new revelations about who succeeds in life and why. Based on her cutting-edge research, Duckworth shows how many people achieve remarkable things not just by relying on innate natural talent, but by practising what she calls grit. She then offers a Grit Formula to help anyone to become more gritty, focusing on six key factors: hope, effort, precision, passion, ritual and prioritisation. She reveals:- Why people who test high for talent often fail to achieve their potential, and why people who do not test high for talent often "overachieve" what others expect them to do- How grit can be learned, whatever your IQ or circumstances- Why stubbornness is a key characteristic of gritty people- When to be stubborn and when giving up is the grittiest thing you can do- How gritty people found their passion, and you can find yours- How gritty experts practise, and how you can do the same in your own life- What the people who care about you can do to boost your grit when you need it most- How grit is cultivated in the highest-performing sports teams, companies and schoolsLeaping past clichés such as 'success is all about hard work', Grit offers a fresh and motivating way to climb to heights far beyond what natural talent would predict.Trade ReviewGRIT is a persuasive and fascinating response to the cult of IQ fundamentalism. Duckworth reminds us that it is character and perseverance that set the successful apart. * Malcolm Gladwell *Impressively fresh and original … GRIT scrubs away preconceptions about how far our potential can take us. And it solves the riddle of how those not likely to succeed in fact do. Buy this, send copies to your friends, and tell the world that there is, in fact, hope. We can all dazzle. * Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author *At a time when our collective notion of success has shrunk to the point of being unrecognizable, Angela Duckworth arrives to restore it. With a mix of masterful storytelling and the latest science, she shows that perseverance and passion matter at least as much as talent and intelligence. And far from simply urging us to work harder for the sake of working harder, Grit offers a truly sane perspective: that true success comes when we devote ourselves to endeavors that give us joy and purpose. * Arianna Huffington, bestselling author of Thrive *This book will change your life. Fascinating, rigorous, and practical, Grit is destined to be a classic in the literature of success. * Dan Heath, bestselling co-author of Made to Stick, Switch and Decisive *Angela Duckworth has written a contemporary classic - a clarifying and deeply-researched book in the tradition of Stephen Covey and Carol Dweck. For anyone hoping to work smarter or live better, GRIT is an essential - and perhaps life-changing - read. * Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is Human *

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Book SynopsisIn a world where the only known constant is change, adapting and evolving to meet the needs of your employer can be overwhelming, frustrating, and depressing. Whether you need to find work-life health, solve unexpected roadblocks quicker, take on additional responsibilities, or adapt to a diverse group of personalities, it feels like there’s a constant influx of concerns and requests battling for your time, attention, and effort. In Refine & Grow: Lessons Learned on Navigating the Business World, Lynse Allen shows you how to construct and execute a methodology to rise above these common pitfalls, improve your reputation, and take back control of your career.

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