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Book SynopsisUnderstand your true powers of attraction and manifestation. Take a quantum leap into a life of unparalleled prosperity and happiness.The formula for abundant living can be found in the principles of quantum physics and how your personal energy aligns with the powerful forces of the Universe. In Unlimited Abundance, international speaker Sandra Anne Taylor thoroughly updates and expands her classic New York Times bestseller, Quantum Success, to reveal how you can achieve immediate and spectacular results merely by shifting your life-force energy. This book offers many new, effective, and easy techniques to accelerate your alignment with Universal energy and the unseen forces of success. Those forces exist within you and all around you. They act in every part of the human experiencefrom the workings of the cosmos to your personal energetic connections with others. Once you learn how to activate these forces, they can elevate yo

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Book SynopsisFacts, tips and inspirational quotes to help you channel your energy productively.

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Book SynopsisFasten your seat belt, it's all you need to wear. There is a new wave of thinking and action that puts people before process, choice before change, and meaning before money. We are now entering a new business, leadership and global age, with a vision, agenda and spirit born out of the realisation that there has to be a different way of success, business and leadership. One that sets us free from traditional business thinking, and takes you, your business and your life to new levels of awareness, success and achievement. This next business age is in your hands. The Naked Leader is the antithesis to the process driven mentality that has wasted so many millions, destroyed the trust between company and employee, and enabled so many companies to at best stand completely still. The Naked Leader is a distillation of David Taylor's ideas and inspiration - ideas which have made him Europe's most sought-after speaker on leadership and personal growth. David is known as the "Naked Leader" because of his extraordinary ability to strip away uncertainty and doubt, and conclusively show that everything we need to be successful, we already have. The Naked Leader shares hundreds of life-changing actions, including: * The fastest way to make any change in your life * How to build deep and lasting rapport with anyone * The 7 most powerful questions on earth * How to change how you feel, in a single heartbeat * The structure of guaranteed success * How to be an awesome presenter * Discovering who you really are, and why you are here The Naked Leader strips away the mystery, hype and jargon, to reveal the single formula for assured success that is available to everyone. The book is a journey which can be taken from beginning to end, or joined at any stage - taking you to wherever you want to be, drawing on the very best leadership thinking around the world, finally revealing the answer to the ultimate question, "who are you and why are you here?" Taylor reveals the exact, specific actions to take to predict the future, and then shape it. As a practitioner, not a theorist, Taylor knows what works, and what does not. He shows us what to do, and exactly when to do it. No matter what your vision, challenge or present position, The Naked Leader ensures that you succeed, making your future no longer a matter of chance, but rather a matter of choice. It is powerful, and the results are amazing.Trade Review"...The is excellent, it's practical, not evangelical, and it's interactive ... If that sounds awful, it isn't. Taylor's background and sense of purpose make him as knowledgeable and amiable a guide as you could wish for ..." (Computing, 8 August 2002) "...written as an adventure, the book allows each reader to choose how to navigate their journey through its pages, just as their future is their own choice..." (Luton News, 28 August 2002) "…National newspapers, TV and radio have all given airtime for his message…" (Information Age, September 2002) "…Inspirational stories and examples abound and the book is a lot of fun to read too…" (City To Cities, October/November 2002) "…David Taylor has succeeded in writing an influential, understandable, jargon free book on leadership and personal success. But most importantly it will not bore you to death and you just might get something from it…" (Sales Director, October 2002) '... an extraordinary book for extraodinary times... brilliant' (Kent Director, April 2003)Table of ContentsDelivering the Dream. The Structure of Guaranteed Success. Living as a Leader. Our Secret Driving Forces. A Leader's Biggest Timewasters. The Power of Mentoring. Job Evaluation in the Bin. Reverse Head-Hunting - Get Your Own Back. Synchronicity. Who's to Blame? Leaders Born and Not made! Balance The Sources of Power. Charisma in a Heartbeat!. Your CV Stands, or Falls, for you. Influence in Company Meetings (Boring or Otherwise). Your Team - from Good to Unstoppable. Ownership - Who's in charge of you?. "Integrity based networking". TBC. "Room 101". "Doom or Disaster, welcome to neg-land". "Following the Lines and Breaking the Rules". "We are born to live, not to prepare to live". "Recapture the magic...." Skills of Leadership, over Management. "Oh, I've had such a curious dream!" Succession Planning. Your personality becomes their personality?. Project Success. The Power of State - Everyone needs a place to be. The fastest way to make any change in your life. Leadership by magazine. Values Based Leadership. Modelling. Hidden Account Management. Making Success so easy to achieve, and failure impossible. Inspiration Just Got Real. One Team - One Voice. Attracting The Head-Hunters. Making Your Strategies as One. Our Next Generation. Building Total and Absolute Rapport . Enlightened Leadership. Project Leadership. The Choice of Opposites. People Mean Business - Improve Performance by at least 10%. The Five Pitfalls of Leadership. The Most Powerful Questions on earth...Plus.... Awesome Presentations. Leadership in Times of War.... The 7 Greatest Conspiracies of Success. Leadership by E-Mail.

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Book SynopsisFrom Ray Dalio, the legendary investor and international bestselling author of Principles - whose books have sold more than five million copies worldwide - comes a guided reflection journal that empowers readers everywhere to develop their own principles for success in work and life.'Principles are fundamental truths that serve as the foundations for behaviour that gets you what you want out of life.' Ray DalioIn his international bestseller Principles, legendary investor Ray Dalio introduced millions of readers around the world to the unconventional approach he developed as the founder and builder of Bridgewater Associates, the largest and most successful hedge fund in the world. Dalio attributes his unique success to his process of recording, refining and acting on a set of well-defined principles, which are effectively decision-rules for getting what you want out of life and work. His goal in pu

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Book SynopsisBreak the rules, not the fast with world-renowned biohacker andNew York Timesbestselling author Dave Asprey.For more than a decade, the Bulletproof founder Dave Asprey has shared his unique point of view and expertise to help fans become the best versions of themselves. From living longer to getting smarter, maximising performance to practising mindfulness, Dave's followers look to him for his take on the most effective techniques to become healthier and more powerful than most doctors think is possible.Asprey has been fasting for years, long before it gained widespread popularity, and if you're a fan of The Bulletproof Diet,you have been enjoying some of the benefits of Intermittent Fasting too.InFast This Way,Dave asks readers to forget everything they think they know about the ancient practice and takes them on a journey through cutting-edge science to examine the ways novice fasters and Intermittent Fasting loyalists can up-end their relationship with food and upgrade their fasting

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Book SynopsisTake Command offers powerful tools and time-tested methods to help you take charge of your thoughts, relationships and future. A successful life starts with the self. How do we use the power of mindset to deal with stress and anxiety, gain perspective on negative emotions, and build resilience? Once we understand our inner lives, how do we create enriching, rewarding, and enduring relationships? How do we deal with difficult people and manage conflict? After mastering our thoughts and relationships, how do we live courageously and bring out the best in ourselves and other people?For more than one hundred years, the wisdom of Dale Carnegie has provided millions of people around the world with richer, more fulfilling relationships and a happier way of life. Now, Take Command combines decades of Dale Carnegie’s award-winning training into a master text that tells you everything you need to know about the art of human relations. Based on e

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring book that demonstrates how the 7 habits introduced in THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE have changed the people, places and companies that have instituted those principles.

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Book SynopsisA Wall Street Journal bestsellerWorld-renowned researcher and New York Times bestselling author Marcus Buckingham helps us discover where we're at our best—both at work and in life. You've long been told to "Do what you love." Sounds simple, but the real challenge is how to do this in a world not set up to help you. Most of us actually don't know the real truth of what we love—what engages us and makes us thrive—and our workplaces, jobs, schools, even our parents, are focused instead on making us conform. Sadly, no person or system is dedicated to discovering the crucial intersection between what you love to do and how you contribute it to others.In this eye-opening, uplifting book, Buckingham shows you how to break free from this conformity—how to decode your own loves, turn them into their most powerful expression, and do the same for those you lead and those you love.How can you use love to reveal your unique gifts?How can you pinpoint what makes you stand out from anyone else?How can you choose roles in which you'll excel?Love and Work unlocks answers to these questions and others, so you can: Choose the right role on the team. Describe yourself compellingly in job interviews. Mold your existing role so that it calls upon the very best of you. Position yourself as a leader in such a way that your followers quickly come to trust in you. Make lasting change for your team, your company, your family, or your students. Love, the most powerful of human emotions, the source of all creativity, collaboration, insight, and excellence, has been systematically drained from our lives—our work, teams, and classrooms.It's time we brought love back in.Love and Work shows you how.Trade Review"Love and Work… at its heart it is about finding the career, or series of careers, that fit you best by pursuing what you love doing. Who does not want to do that?" — Financial Times

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Book SynopsisWhat is the greatest obstacle to fulfillment, success, and happiness? 'It's the belief that your current situation, whatever it is, has the power to determine your future,' teaches Fleet Maull. Before he was a revered meditation teacher, Maull served 14 years in prison for drug trafficking. During that time, he embarked on a path of transformation and service that has helped tens of thousands - from inmates to hospice patients to top-level business leaders. With Radical Responsibility, he invites us to experience for ourselves the life changing journey from victim to co-creator. 'When we escape the belief that we are limited by our circumstances or others, we access the full power of our authentic selves,' writes Maull. Through teachings, practices, and Maull’s deep empathy for those in challenging life situations, this step-by-step book shows us how.

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Book Synopsis''A powerful argument, and practical advice, on the importance of reclaiming your leisure time to live a happier and more fulfilling life'' - Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of Better Than Before and The Happiness ProjectEncroaching work demands - coupled with domestic chores, overbooked schedules, and the incessant pinging of our devices - have taken a toll on what used to be our free time: the weekend. With no space to tune out and recharge, every aspect of our lives is suffering: our health is deteriorating, our social networks (the face-to-face kind) are dissolving and our productivity is down. The notion of working less and living more has given way to the belief that you must be ''on'' 24/7.Tired of suffering from Sunday-night let down, award-winning journalist Katrina Onstad pushes back against this all-work-no-fun ethos. Onstad follows the trail of people, companies and countries vigilantly protecting their time oTrade ReviewToo often we race through the week, only to find our weekends packed with countless errands and never-ending to-do lists. Before we know it, we've lost sight of what really makes us happy. In The Weekend Effect, Katrina Onstad offers a powerful argument, and practical advice, on the importance of reclaiming your leisure time to live a happier and more fulfilling life -- Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of Better than Before and The Happiness ProjectThe Weekend Effect is a call to action - or even better - a call to inaction. It proves its case that by staking a claim to your weekend, your work and home life (and your health and wellbeing) benefit every day of the year. Take the time to read it like I did, over a weekend. It's a great way to start -- Kirstine Stewart, media and technology executive and author of Our TurnMasterfully researched and beautifully written, The Weekend Effect urgently makes the case that our hard won free time is essential to our survival, and needs to be reclaimed. Pick up this book, and get ready to rekindle your love of the weekend! Your emails can wait until Monday -- David Sax, author of The Revenge of AnalogToo often work and technology erode our ability to connect meaningfully face-to-face, intruding into the critical time we need to recharge ourselves. In Katrina Onstad's insightful and compelling book, THE WEEKEND EFFECT, she offers an urgent call to arms on the essential need to take back our weekends -- Dallas Hartwig, NY Times bestselling co-author of It Starts With FoodIn our frenetic era of total work devotion and breathless busyness, the idea of making time for leisure has become almost a sacrilege. But Katrina Onstad makes a compelling case in her terrific new book, The Weekend Effect, that true leisure - time for reflection, connection, play and joy - knits together the social fabric of community, soothes the weary soul and, at heart, is what makes life worth living. A welcome romp of a read -- Brigid Schulte, award-winning journalist and author of the New York Times bestselling Overwhelmed and director of The Better Life Lab at New AmericaThe Weekend Effect is a fastidiously researched book detailing how we collectively lost the art of weekending well... Onstad provides plenty for the stressed and time-poor to mull over -- Tanya Sweeney * Irish Times *

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Book SynopsisWhat's the worst that can happen?Anxiety is the most prevalent mental disorder worldwide. But rumination, worry, and catastrophizing don't have to hold you back at work. By understanding how anxiety works, you can better manage these feelings.This book will help you distinguish stress from anxiety, use self-compassion and mindfulness to combat the symptoms, find the support you need, and move forward more comfortably and confidently in your job.This volume includes the work of: Alice Boyes Judson Brewer Rasmus Hougaard Jacqueline Carter How to be human at work. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master.

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Book SynopsisIt’s time to achieve your financial dreams with a 17-step roadmap to guide your journey to financial, location, and lifestyle freedom. Get rid of fear and doubts and say hello to your version of uncommon success!Based on thousands of interviews from John Lee Dumas’ highly acclaimed podcast, Entrepreneurs on Fire, this revolutionary step-by-step roadmap provides a proven path for entrepreneurs like you to achieve the financial freedom and lifestyle fulfillment you are capable of. Let The Common Path to Uncommon Success show you how.The Common Path to Uncommon Success will: Reveal the critical steps successful entrepreneurs take to achieve uncommon success. Dispel the doubts and fear you’re currently facing while providing a clear path to financial freedom and fulfillment. Ensure you avoid the pitfalls that have tripped up countless entrepreneurs. ProTrade Review'For entrepreneurs who are serious about leveling up, Dumas arrives with a roadmap that's clear, actionable, and proven. Here are powerful ideas to get you moving.' * Seth Godin, Author, The Practice *'I featured John Lee Dumas in my book Crushing It because he's the real deal and he puts in the work. Read this book and you'll have the tools to crush it, too!' * Gary Vaynerchuk, Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker *'John Lee Dumas has never been afraid to pull back the curtain and let you in on what it really takes to stand out and reach your goals. This book is no different. He provides a proven framework with specific examples that will have you excited to get to work finding YOUR path to uncommon success.' * Erica Mandy, Founder and Host, The NewsWorthy *'John Lee Dumas' framework is what you need to achieve your version of uncommon success. Hard work and persistence are only two of the ingredients. This book is the third. It would be a huge mistake to not read this book.' * Neil Patel, NeilPatel.com *'We all want uncommon success, and John Lee Dumas shows you how to attain it. Drawing on lessons he learned building a multimillion-dollar business from scratch, you'll learn the simple, smart moves you can make to get exponential results.' * Dorie Clark, Author, Entrepreneurial You, Executive Education Faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business *

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Book SynopsisResilience: How to Thrive and Survive in Any Situation helps you to prepare for adversity by finding healthier ways of responding to stressful thoughts and feelings. You will learn a comprehensive toolkit of effective therapeutic strategies and techniques, drawing upon innovative mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches to cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), combined with elements of established psychological approaches to stress prevention and management. The book also draws upon classical Stoic philosophy to provide a wider context for resilience-building.This book is a complete course in resilience training, covering everything from building long-term resilience by developing psychological flexibility, mindfulness and valued action, through specific behavioural skills such as applied relaxation, worry postponement, problem-solving, and assertiveness. Each chapter contains a self-assessment test, case study, practical exercises and reminder boxes and concludesTrade ReviewCrammed with strategies and techniques to improve your psychological resilience. * Management Today *Table of Contents 1.: Introduction: What is Resilience? 2.: Letting Go of Experiential Avoidance 3.: Values Clarification 4.: Commitment to Valued Action 5.: Acceptance and Defusion 6.: Mindfulness and the Present Moment 7.: Progressive Relaxation 8.: Applied Relaxation 9.: Worry Postponement 10.: Problem-Solving Skills 11.: Assertiveness and Social Skills 12.: Stoic Philosophy and Resilience : Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThe best way to secure yourself against being 'let go' in the modern economy is to rise to a level within the corporation where you are making the strategic decisions, not bearing the brunt of their consequences. It may be tough at the top, but it's dangerous in the middle -- and the rewards at the top are far greater. Machiavellian Intelligence argues that many intelligent and hard-working professionals with good leadership skills fail to maximize their career potential because of a number of instinctive 'good' habits - things that make them highly effective executives, well-liked and respected by their colleagues, but which are not best designed to take them to the very top of their chosen career.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents Part 1 Chapter 1 What is communication? Knowing your communication style Chapter 2 Confident communication Chapter 3 Active listening and skilful questioning Chapter 4 Reading between the lines; feelings, emotions and attitudes Chapter 5 What to say, how to say it. Chapter 6 Put it in writing Part 2 Chapter 7 Putting it into practice

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Book Synopsis* In The Silent Language of Leadership, Goman explains that personal space, physical gestures, posture, facial expressions can be used strategically to help leaders manage, motivate, lead global teams, and communicate clearly in the digital age.Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Leadership–Body Language Connection 1 1 Leadership At A Glance 13 Your Three Brains 15 Wired for Body Language 18 The Eye of the Beholder 20 Personal Curb Appeal 21 Five Mistakes People Make Reading Your Body Language 27 When Your Body Doesn’t Match Your Words 32 The Body Language of a Great Leader 34 2 Negotiation 35 Four Tips for Reading Body Language 38 Are They with You or Against You? 42 Dealing with the Disengaged 53 Are They Bluffing? 54 Body Language Guidelines for Negotiators 57 3 Leading Change 67 This Is Your Brain on Change 68 The Body-Mind Connection 73 Announcing Change 79 What Do People Want from You? 90 The Power of Empathy 91 4 Collaboration 93 The Universal Need for Collaboration 94 Wired to Connect 97 Six Body Language Tips for Inclusion 102 The Importance of How You Say What You Say 108 Using Space 111 Dress for Success 121 What Your Office Says About You 123 Familiarity Breeds Collaboration 125 5 Communicating Virtually And Face-To-Face 127 Technology, the Great Enabler 129 Six Tips for a Conference Call 135 Important Tips for Videoconferencing 137 Technology Brings a New Range of Communication Options 138 What’s So Great About Face-to-Face? 143 6 He Leads, She Leads 151 The Neuroscience of Gender 152 Why Jane Doesn’t Lead 155 Thirteen Gender-Based Differences in Nonverbal Communication 159 Leadership Styles of Men and Women 163 The Body Language of Male and Female Leaders 164 Body Language Tips for Male and Female Leaders 168 Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus 174 7 Working With Global Teams 177 Culture 179 Cross-Cultural Body Language 188 Lessons Learned 193 8 International Body Language 195 Greeting Behaviors 200 Business Cards 204 Time 206 Distance and Touch 211 Eye Contact 215 Seating 217 Emotions 221 Women 225 Closing Words of Advice 226 9 The Nonverbal Future Of Leadership 237 All Generations Bring Change 238 The New Generation of Workers 240 Gen Y and the Future of Visual Technology 242 The Future of Leadership 248 Predictions for the Future of Body Language 249 Acknowledgments 255 Notes 257 About the Author 265 Index 267

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Book SynopsisDale Carnegie, known as 'the arch-priest of the art of making friends', pioneered the development of personal business skills, self-confidence and motivational techniques. His books - most notably How to Win Friends and Influence People - have sold tens of millions worldwide and, even in today's changing climate, they remain as popular as ever.

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Book SynopsisNew stories and new processes that outline the fourth stage of awakening of ho'oponopono Author Joe Vitale's previous book, Zero Limits, presented a unique self-help breakthrough focused on helping overworked, overstressed individuals overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.Table of ContentsForeword Dame D.C. Cordova xiii Acknowledgments xix Introduction In the Beginning 1 Chapter 1 The Shit Hits 7 Chapter 2 You Will Never Be the Same 14 Chapter 3 Is Morrnah Crazy? 22 Chapter 4 Will the Real Ho’oponopono Please Stand Up? 30 Chapter 5 Whose Fault Is It, Anyway? 35 Chapter 6 Where Are These Programs Coming From? 39 Chapter 7 Control Switch: The Placebo Effect 42 Chapter 8 The Secret Mirror 49 Chapter 9 The Law of Attraction versus Ho’oponopono 54 Chapter 10 Even So . . . Intentions Are for Wimps! 62 Chapter 11 Wish Box or Gift Box? 66 Chapter 12 The Art of Un-Attracting 70 Chapter 13 New Clearing Methods 73 Chapter 14 Got a Problem? 80 Chapter 15 The Fifth Miracle 85 Chapter 16 More Zero Limits Event Secrets 89 Chapter 17 Did It Really Happen? The Big Fat Lie 93 Chapter 18 How to Start Your Own Religion 99 Chapter 19 The Miracle of Ho’oponopono 103 Afterword Getting the “Hang” of It 107 Appendix A Ho’oponopono Questions and Answers 110 Appendix B The Whiteboard Meditation 113 Appendix C An Interview with Dr. Joe Vitale 118 By Kory Basaraba Appendix D Zero Limits Questions and Answers 143 Appendix E Dr. Hew Len Visits Your Inner Child 147 Appendix F Ho’oponopono Detail Release List 156 By Saul Maraney Appendix G Success Stories 174 Resources 200 Bibliography 202 About the Author 208 Index 209 Miracles Coaching® Offer 215

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Book SynopsisSelf-awareness is the bedrock of emotional intelligence that enables you to see your talents, shortcomings, and potential. But you won't be able to achieve true self-awareness with the usual quarterly feedback and self-reflection alone.This book will teach you how to understand your thoughts and emotions, how to persuade your colleagues to share what they really think of you, and why self-awareness will spark more productive and rewarding relationships with your employees and bosses.This volume includes the work of: Daniel Goleman Robert Steven Kaplan Susan David HOW TO BE HUMAN AT WORK.The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsHow to Get From Talking… 1 TICK TOCK The speed of life Trying to catch up If not now, then when? Would, could, should… 2 THE ITCH What do you want? What makes you happy? Time to stop daydreaming Self awareness Where are you scratching? 3 FEAR AND REGRET Embrace fear Flush the excuses Your discomfort zone Leave regret Seize control If only… 4 START Do what you say The power of Marshmallows The whoosh of time Climb into the ring The danger of hesitation 5 THE ART OF DECISION- MAKING Propulsion Too much jam? State of flow Get on with it The danger of drifting 6 …AND ACTION What’s your goal? Chunk it down Now what? Eating elephants Planning … to Doing

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Book SynopsisWritten by career coach and founder of career development organisation Ladies Get Paid, Claire Wasserman provides the tools and talking points women can use to successfully navigate gender power dynamics in the workplace. The goal? Rise up and get paid. Filled with Claire''s personal stories and straightforward advice, this is a must-read for anyone who wants to take their career to the next level. If you''re looking to get a raise, navigate a promotion, or break the glass ceiling, LADIES GET PAID will show you how. Part how-to guide, part manifesto, LADIES GET PAID encourages the self-advocacy and activism that will help you close the gender pay gap and take the power back in your career.Trade ReviewEvery woman in every workplace can learn something from this book. Claire Wasserman has created a guide to succeeding in your field, even when you feel completely stuck. Ladies Get Paid energizes and shows us how us to lead and get paid more. * Beth Comstock, author of Imagine It Forward and former Vice Chair, GE *Ladies Get Paid is about more than just money - it's a powerful call to action for women everywhere to know their worth, pursue their goals, and become brave leaders. * Reshma Saujani, author of Brave, Not Perfect and founder of Girls Who Code *Women have been talked over, ignored, or downright dismissed for too long. Ladies Get Paid is about saying no more. This book will inspire you to take action and challenge you to ask for what you deserve. Money is power and Claire Wasserman teaches us how to claim it. * Arlan Hamilton, author of It's About Damn Time and founder of Backstage Capitol *Claire Wasserman is a fearless and effective advocate with an impressive record of teaching women how to advocate for themselves and change the trajectory of their careers. Her book is a must read for any woman looking to succeed in her career - and for any man or woman looking to create a fair and equitable workplace. * David Cohen, Senior Counselor to the CEO and former Chief Diversity Officer, Comcast Corporation *Claire Wasserman's whip-smart advice, honest insights, and thought-provoking questions will take your career to the next level. Whether you're setting the groundwork in your first job, or climbing the ladder to the very top, there is something for you in Ladies Get Paid. * Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, co-hosts & co-founders of Almost 30 *Beyond-practical and much-needed how-to-get-ahead road map for women... The way Wasserman structures her book makes for clear directions for every point of the career journey... a "gotta-read" playbook. * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisIt's time to reset, adjust and take the power back.Having spent over 20 years building her hugely successful beauty empire, Maria Hatzistefanis managed to achieve all her childhood dreams and goals. She has attended exclusive parties, walked on glamorous red carpets and visited beautiful cities. Whilst this life of glamour and success is exhilarating, Maria is shocked to find that the happiness it brings is fleeting. This leads her to realise that her life needs a new focus. In this easy to follow guide Maria asks the fundamental question 'what is happiness?'. Analysing her own experiences, failures and fortunes, Maria provides clear, concise and intuitive strategies to help you tackle your own challenges. From aligning your thoughts and actions to detaching your success from achievements, Maria shares her practical secrets to mastering your mindset. How to Live Your Best Life will equip you with the tools you need to be in control of your own destiny. Brimming with good sense, great advice and clear tips Maria guides you on your journey to happiness and ultimately success.

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Book SynopsisBuild a new work-life balance that suits you. We will spend up to 120,000 hours at work in our lifetimes. But how best to use those hours is one of our most challenging questions. We all want to find meaning at work, but our managers can't get it for us. And as companies work to be more nimble and shift according to changing markets, the workplace is increasingly unpredictable. It's up to each of us to define and find our own happiness in this ever-moving landscape, which is rich with opportunity and possibility. Designing Your Work Life helps you understand the politics and psychology of work and equips you with the 'design thinking' principles - the innovative methodology pioneered at Stanford that has been fuelling the growth of Silicon Valley - to build a working life that works for you. Designers don't analyse, worry, think, complain their way forward; they build their way forward. Perfect for anyone hoping to improve their current job, aiming for a promotion or even switching career paths, as well as recent graduates thinking about their future, Designing Your Work Life is a deeply empowering read. Part business book, part inspirational and innovative self-help, this book will help you answer one of life's most challenging questions. 'Life has questions. They have answers' New York TimesTrade ReviewFor many of us working from home, advice on how to find meaning and joy is welcome when the daily commute is a walk downstairs and the movie Groundhog Day feels more like a documentary...the economic upheaval created by the pandemic will no doubt make this book an attractive proposition for many people now considering a radical change in lifestyle or just questioning what work is all about. * Financial Times *In a world where it seems almost revolutionary to love your job, these tools just might help you find a few more ways to like going to work * USA Today *A worthy successor to the authors’ previous work that also stands on its own, this should be an essential read for college students and might also become a hit on the lecture circuit. -- Steven Silkunas * Library Journal *Burnett and Evans address important matters including strength finders, growth mindsets, and the dynamics of power and politics in the workplace...helpful, clearly written, and relevant -- Raymond Pun * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisThis is the perfect guide on how to get where you want to be' RedWhether you're a new graduate, a working mum, returning to work after a career break or simply seeking a job change, The Skills explains: Preparation, Planning, Starting Out how to learn from those around you and navigate your first years on the career ladderSpeaking Up, Standing Up, Keeping Sharp how to make the best first impressions, tips for public speaking and handling anxietyOwning It, Rising Up, Resilience how to develop authority and get to grips with high-pressure scenariosDrawing on Mishal's own experience, The Skills encourages women of all ages to make their ambitions a reality, guiding them to success in whatever field they choose.Trade Review‘A compelling primer on how women can forge a path to success. The practicality and clarity of Husain’s advice offers a source of new strength for women in the daily battle to both fulfil their potential and get their due in the workplace’ Tina Brown ‘This book is a must-read for anyone (woman or man) who aspires to reach the top of their game’ Miriam González Durántez ‘From speaking up to rising up, this book is full of practical advice for young women ready to realise their full potential’ Malala Yousafzai ‘This is the perfect guide on how to get where you want to be’ Red ‘With the confidence and authority of a woman who has both attained her dream job and loves it, she meditates on what it took for her – and other women – to work their way there. This is not a memoir; it’s more a feminist manifesto’ Daily Mail ‘This is the new go-to handbook for every working woman’ Emerald Street ‘A brilliant book’ Claudia Winkleman ‘The Skills: A must-read new book by my BBC colleague @MishalHusainBBC. Her subtitle says it all: From first job to dream job, what every woman needs to know’ Christiane Amanpour

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Book SynopsisThe Successful Law Student: An Insider's Guide to Studying Law is the ultimate guide for all prospective and current law students. Packed full of insights, advice and perspectives from current and past law students, it is the only student guide to draw extensively on real-life examples and advice to help you make the most of your studies.Trade Review'A really good book - goes deeper than other pre-course reading and provides essential insider information about the life of a law student.' * Shing Him Mak, Third year LLB student, Queen's University Belfast *'Helps students transition into a law course seamlessly as well as providing advice on the key skills and attributes needed, such as time management, essay skills, and confidence.' * Lucy Edwards, First-year LLB student, Birmingham City University *'Comprehensive and accessible; helps law students understand what legal study is, and what it requires of them-a perspective very seldom tackled at this length and with such an excellent level of clarity and realism.' * Ollie Bartlett, Assistant Professor, Maynooth University *'Incredibly readable! The authors had the tone of a wise and encouraging friend-perfectly explaining how to approach a law degree with depth and insight.' * Fatma Ali, LLB student, University of Westminster *'Studying law can be a daunting prospect, so what could be better than receiving first-hand advice from an army of students who have already been there and survived law school, to soothe our worries? The 'I Wish I'd Known' feature provides snippets of advice from real law students, studying at different universities from different backgrounds, on a whole host of issues; while 'The Insider Knowledge' feature includes advice, tips and nuggets of wisdom from practising solicitors and barristers, who have gone on to succeed in the specialised areas of law.' * Christianah Babajide *

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Book SynopsisSeth Godin is the author of 18 international bestsellers that have changed the way people think about work and have been translated into 38 languages - among them Unleashing the Ideavirus, Permission Marketing, Purple Cow, Tribes, The Dip, Linchpin, Poke the Box, and All Marketers Are Liars. He writes the most popular marketing blog in the world and speaks to audiences around the world. He is the founder of the altMBA, the founder and former CEO of Squidoo.com, the former VP of Direct Marketing at Yahoo!, and the founder of the pioneering online startup Yoyodyne. You can learn much more about him at sethgodin.com.

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Book SynopsisPreviously a self-published bestseller, Girl Code is being published by Penguin with extra material and new interviews. Girl Code is a roadmap for female entrepreneurs, professionals and ''side hustlers''. Blending personal stories, inspirational quotes and mantras with practical workbook sections, Girl Code will teach you how to build confidence, reconnect with your ''why'', eradicate jealousy and use the power of connection.Master life coach and motivational speaker Cara Alwill Leyba lays down the rules for building a stellar career and extraordinary life. She champions the importance of honesty, vulnerability and positivity and illustrates how women can work together to ensure success. Girl Code is for every woman on the edge of change who is ready to reinvent herself, elevate her thinking and transform her life.Cara Alwill Leyba is a speaker and life coach who encourages women to celebrate themselves and make their happiness a priority. She runs a popular blog called The Champagne Diet and a podcast called Style Your Mind. She was previously at MTV Networks as a digital advertising director. Cara lives in Brooklyn, NY.

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Book Synopsis''Roger Kneebone is a legend'' Mark Miodownik, author of Stuff Matters''Fascinating and inspiring'' Financial Times''The pandemic has made the necessity of relying on experts evident to all . . . this is a rich exploration of lifelong learning'' GuardianWhat could a lacemaker have in common with vascular surgeons? A Savile Row tailor with molecular scientists? A fighter pilot with jazz musicians? At first glance, very little. But Roger Kneebone is the expert on experts, having spent a lifetime finding the connections.In Expert, he combines his own experiences as a doctor with insights from extraordinary people and cutting-edge research to map out the path we''re all following - from ''doing time'' as an Apprentice, to developing your ''voice'' and taking on responsibility as a Journeyman, to finally becoming a Master and passing on your skills. As Kneebone shows, although each outcome is different, the journey is always the same. Whether you''re developing a new career, studying a language, learning a musical instrument or simply becoming the person you want to be, this ground-breaking book reveals the path to mastery.Trade ReviewRoger Kneebone is a legend -- Mark Miodownik, author of Stuff MattersFascinating and inspiring * Financial Times *The doctor stitching together medicine and art -- GuardianExamines the ubiquitous, but understudied, process of becoming an expert -- Richard Webb * New Scientist *Roger Kneebone has an insatiable desire to understand what makes people tick and for years has scratched this itch by bringing together countless interesting people to share their experience and knowledge. This book on experts is a wonderful manifestation of what he has learnt. If you want to do anything better, from surgery to embroidery, you can learn something from this book -- Christopher Peters FRCS, Clinical Senior Lecturer and Consultant Upper GI and General Surgeon, Imperial College LondonRoger Kneebone describes a journey that has no short cuts and no end. He tracks the inside story of becoming an expert, documenting a time line that stretches from the state of knowing nothing to passing on the wisdom of a lifetime. He draws out common themes between his experiences as a medical student, surgeon, GP, educator, academic, harpsichord player and sometime juggler with those of men and women working creatively in design studios, workshops and performance spaces, all of them now experts in their own fields. His refutation of the view that experts are an irrelevant, 'useless elite' is compelling and chilling in equal measure. Whisper it quietly, but post COVID-19, there is a growing realisation that experts do matter. I wish this book had been available when I was a student - it is full of wisdom, insight, humanity and encouragement. We should all aim to cross the 'ha-ha' -- Susan Standring, Emeritus Professor of Anatomy, King's College LondonRoger Kneebone is our foremost expert on expertise. Expert is a desperately important book at a moment when we've begun to wonder just what we might still be good at -- Ken Arnold, Head of Public Programmes at Wellcome CollectionIn a world awash with knowledge, we are in danger of forgetting what it means to be wise. Where knowledge arms us against the onslaughts of the world, wisdom disarms. It takes the risk opening up, to listen and attend, not presuming we already know. Wisdom puts others before ourselves. In this superbly written, passionately argued and very necessary book, Roger Kneebone contends that wisdom, more than knowledge, is the mark of the expert. In whatever vocation, as he shows us, becoming expert is a never-ending, lifelong task. But anyone can commit to it. Those who do should be an example to us all -- Tim Ingold, University of AberdeenMy time spent studying and working in Japan has left me with a deep appreciation for the importance of skill and the mystery of its acquisition. How do we navigate that path from knowing nothing to being able to pass on precious knowledge and experience to the next generation? Roger Kneebone is a supremely thoughtful and sensitive companion on that journey. -- Rebecca Salter RA, President of Royal Academy of ArtsVividly practical -- Andrew Robinson * Nature *

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Book SynopsisIt’s not good enough to want it. You’ve got to know how to get it. Real estate titan, bestselling author, and TV star Donald J. Trump is the man to teach you the billionaire mind-set-how to think about money, career skills, and life. Here is crucial advice on investing in real estate from the expert, everything from dealing with brokers to renovating to assessing the value of property, buying and selling, and securing a mortgage. Trump will show you how to cut costs, decide how much risk to assume in your investments, and divide up your portfolio. He’ll also teach you how to impress anyone, how to correct or criticize someone effectively, and how to know if your friends are loyal-everything you need to know to get ahead.And once you’ve earned your money, you’ve got to learn to spend it well. Trump presents his consumer guide to the best things in life, from wine to golf clubs to engagement rings. Check out the billionaire lifestyle-how they shop and what they buy. Even if you’re not superwealthy, you can afford many of these luxuries.And what look inside the Trump world would be complete without The Apprentice? Trump will take you behind the scenes, from the end of season one and into season two, with insights into the making and the meaning of TV’s hottest show.As Donald Trump proves, getting rich is easy. Staying rich is harder. Your chances are better, and you’ll have more fun, if you think like a billionaire. This is the book that will help you make a real difference in your life.

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Book Synopsis''Full of seriously good leadership wisdom - a must read for those who aspire to greatness'' Richard Koch, bestselling author of The 80/20 Principle ''One of the most stimulating books to read on leadership'' Philip Kotler, Professor of International Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management ''Loaded with practical, thought-provoking ideas on leadership that can profoundly affect your life'' Brian Tracy, bestselling author of How the Best Leaders Lead and Eat That Frog! Have you ever wondered what characteristics are shared by successful business leaders? Have you ever asked yourself what it is that they do differently which makes them and their organisations stand out from the crowd? And what can you learn from them to ensure your own success? If so, The Book of Leadership is for you.Over the last six years, Anthony Gell has conducted interviews with some of the most successful CEOs, entrepreneursTrade ReviewA very human approach to the topic of leadership and all the more readable for it - Robert Senior, CEO EMEA of Saatchi and SaatchiFull of seriously good leadership wisdom - a must read for those who aspire to greatness - Richard Koch, bestselling author of The 80/20 PrincipleOne of the most stimulating books to read on leadership. Everyone can be a leader who has focus, passion and caring - Philip Kotler, Professor of International Marketing at the Kellogg School of ManagementA very practical guide to excellence in leadership. Read it all or dip in - either way it will be time well spent! - Jon Moulton, Chairman, Better CapitalYou simply must read this book - easily applied lessons, with guaranteed results - Philippa Snare, CMO, MicrosoftA world class leadership book for people and avatars alike - Philip Rosedale, Founder, Second LifeThe wisdom in this book will, if adopted, enable you and your team to get world class results - Sir Stuart Rose, Chairman, Ocado and former CEO, Marks and SpencerThis wonderfully wise and insightful book is loaded with practical, thought-provoking ideas on leadership that can profoundly affect your life - Brian Tracy, bestselling author of How the Best Leaders Lead and Eat That Frog!

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Book Synopsis''A practical and positive guide to using tech to change women''s lives for the better'' -Caroline Criado Perez, author of Invisible Women: exposing data bias in a world designed for men''A powerful and inspiring call to action from one of Britain''s brightest minds''- Yomi Adegoke, award-winning journalist, author of Slay in Your Lane etc.Why are women so under-represented in the tech world?Why does this matter?What can we do about it? A book that asks essential questions and provides long-overdue practical solutions. Perfect for readers of Invisible Women.Why do so many of us - particularly women - feel the tech world is beyond reach? Women are woefully under-represented in tech - they represent roughly a mere quarter of the UK STEM workforce. This means an ever-increasing series of big decisions are made by a small number of people, mainly men.So what are the chalTrade ReviewAn exceptional person. * Guardian *An energetic presence with no-nonsense impact. * Telegraph *A powerful and inspiring call to action from one of Britain's brightest minds - She's In Ctrl asks all the right questions about women in tech and Imafidon sets about providing practical, long overdue solutions. -- Yomi Adegoke, award-winning journalist, author of Slay in Your Lane etc.A practical and positive guide to using tech to change women's lives for the better -- Caroline Criado Perez, author of Invisible Women: exposing data bias in a world designed for menAnne-Marie is one of the UK's brilliant minds and has been at the forefront of tackling the STEM gender gap by demystifying the subject and making it accessible and fun for all, regardless of gender or background. Her's is a voice to be listened to. -- June Sarpong, author of The Power of Women: why gender equality works for everyone

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Book SynopsisIn The Icarus Deception, Seth Godin''s most inspiring book, he challenges readers to find the courage to treat their work as a form of artEveryone knows that Icarus''s father made him wings and told him not to fly too close to the sun; he ignored the warning and plunged to his doom. The lesson: Play it safe. Listen to the experts. It was the perfect propaganda for the industrial economy. What boss wouldn''t want employees to believe that obedience and conformity are the keys to success?But we tend to forget that Icarus was also warned not to fly too low, because seawater would ruin the lift in his wings. Flying too low is even more dangerous than flying too high, because it feels deceptively safe.The safety zone has moved. Conformity no longer leads to comfort. But the good news is that creativity is scarce and more valuable than ever. So is choosing to do something unpredictable and brave: Make art. Being an artist isn''t a genetic disposition Trade ReviewIf Seth Godin didn't exist, we'd need to invent him * Fast Company *Seth Godin is a demigod on the web, a bestselling author, highly sought-after lecturer, successful entrepreneur, respected pundit and high-profile blogger * Forbes *A wonderful manifesto in the author's characteristic style - pathological honesty, ruthless scepticism and generous intellect. The Icarus Deception turns society upside-down in order to awaken the reader's rebellious spirit and encourage him to create * Management Today *

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Book SynopsisThe runaway surprise bestseller and tongue-in-cheek call to arms for office-workers the world over to do less if they want to achieve more.Trade Reviewa warm salut for Maier's droll diatribe on the idocies of office life - a comic hit...Her witty proof that "There is no va-va-voom in business" calls on not just Foucault but Dilbert to make a sassy slacker's manual * INDEPENDENT *according to Corinne Maier's hilarious hommage to the lazy git, sometimes it actually pays to be on the horizontal side of idle * DAILY RECORD *This slim book is aimed specifically at French corporate culture but its observations are sufficiently universal to warrant a translation -- Toby Clements * DAILY TELEGRAPH *

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Book SynopsisForget everything you thought you knew about being your best. It's not about your own skills or talents. Instead, real success in work and life comes from your connections and relationships the teams you build around you, the friends you make and getting the best out of them. You hugely amplify your own potential by helping others around you to realise theirs.A TED talk star with over 16 million views, Shawn Achor is one of the world's leading experts on happiness and personal success and author of the positive psychology classic The Happiness Advantage. Now, in this game-changing guide to greatness, he demolishes the myth of single individual achievement. With powerful stories, cutting-edge research and exclusive insights from Fortune 100 leaders, he shows how only by working with others will you ever reach your Big Potential.Trade ReviewBIG POTENTIAL turns our notions of success upside down. It shows that the secret to achievement isn’t to focus on one’s self, but to lift up the lives of others. Then it outlines the practical, actionable steps to turn these ideas into action. This book is another reminder of the inspiring power of Shawn Achor * Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of WHEN and DRIVE *A vibrant book on how to bring out the best in others—and how they can bring out the best in us. With enticing stories, fresh studies, contagious enthusiasm, and immensely practical tips, this is Shawn Achor at his best * Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of GIVE AND TAKE, ORIGINALS, and OPTION B with Sheryl Sandberg *With cutting-edge research, penetrating insights, and practical examples, Achor describes a new conception of “success,” and in doing so, reveals exciting new strategies we can use to meet our highest potential. If you aim to live up to the possibilities of your life, you’ll find Big Potential to be a key resource * Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project and The Four Tendencies *We have long understood leadership potential as being a measure of individual performance and results. But Achor reveals that our true potential as leaders lies in our the ability to teach, inspire, and empower others to lead. He will open your eyes to the vast potential we can unleash by expanding our power and influence to those around us. * Marshall Goldsmith, executive coach and New York Times-bestselling author, ranked the number one leadership thinker in the world by Thinkers50 *

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Book SynopsisWith over a million copies sold, this timeless guided journal is an amazing tool for self-reflection. Now featuring a new cover, layout, and paper for easier writing! Do you want to know yourself better? Self-discovery and self-revelation aren''t easy. With simple but provocative questions about wishes and fears, memories and beliefs, secrets and dreams, All About Me will reveal everything you ever wanted to know about yourself but never thought—or dared—to ask. Whether you fill it in or answer questions out loud, this is the perfect gift for your friends, your family, your loved one . . . and you.

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Book SynopsisDid you know that in the United States alone, more than one in four children live in a home without a father?When Alec Lace recognized this crisis and launched his parenting podcast 2018, his mission was simple: to give dads an opportunity to encourage others, by sharing the experiences and wisdom they’ve gained during their respective journeys.A few years and hundreds of interviews later--including with many high-profile dads from sports, media, politics, the military, and other industries--Alec has curated a rich collection of anecdotes that provides guidance and inspiration on a wide array of topics, including but not limited to Advice for about-to-be or new dads Finance and education Discipline Dating and social life Faith, values, and service Fitness and health, for both children and fathers How to be a fatherhood ambassador First Class Fatherhood will engage the reader

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Book SynopsisCombine the best parts of your personal and professional life to live the life you really want Balance is B.S.is an unflinching and honest look at the challenges today's working woman faces in balancing her professional and personal lives. In the United States, women comprise over 40% of household income. Increased gender diversity in the modern business landscape continues to have a positive impact on bottom lines and revenue reports across the economy, and offers significant benefits for ambitious women in the workplace. This increase of women in the workforce does present a serious problemwomen are working longer and harder outside of the home, but their workload has not lessened inside of the home. While their career prospects rise, expectations of their family and personal lives remain flat. Women pursue the mythical work-life balance, and feel guilty for not reaching it. There is a better way. This insightful book provides working women with real-world advice, enabling them toTable of ContentsDisclaimer ix Acknowledgments xi Part I Balance Is Bullshit 1 Rising without Compromising 3 2 The Myths That Keep Us Down 9 3 Balance Is Bullshit: Blend Instead 15 Part II A Workbook for Rising Women 4 “Moving Up” versus Rising: How to use this book to lift up every area of your life 21 5 V Squared: How to know your values and know your value 27 6 Vision Boards Are Bullshit: How to set effective goals 43 7 It’s All About the Journey: How and why to write your bucket list 55 Self 8 Filling Up Your Soul: How to stay stable and ride the roller coaster 61 9 Breaking Out of Your Bubble: How to keep growing into the person you want to be 89 Work 10 Choose Your Own Adventure: How to make career moves that match your values 97 11 Work-Life Blend: How to ditch balance and get people on board with blending 109 12 When Breadwinning Doesn’t Feel Like “Winning”: How to cope with pressure and keep your financial promises 123 Personal 13 “Thanks for asking”: How to name expectations, make agreements, and carry your own bags 135 14 “Mommy, don’t go!”: How to get over guilt and be the parent you want to be 149 15 The Business of Family: How to build culture and be a leader at home 173 16 Territory versus Tribe: How to foster friendships that bring out your best 185 17 Why Blending Matters: How to get laser focus to create your legacy 195 Part III Keep Blending for Life 18 Things to Do Because I Want To: Build your own blended life 211 Conclusion: What’s Next? 215 Index of Coaching Exercises 217 Index 219

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Book SynopsisChantal Burns founded Star Consultancy in 2000, specialising in applying psychology to all endeavours whether personal or business, and using the most effective technologies to help people achieve great results. She has been working internationally as a performance consultant and executive coach training thousands of people at all levels from CEOs through to junior execs. Table of ContentsForeword The Big Picture: Why read this book PART ONE: The inner source of performance 1 The Motivation Myth: Why performance is misunderstood 2 How Thought and Motivation Works: Why traditional thinking is outdated 3 The Logic of Emotion: Why control is not the answer 4 The Truth about Stress and Pressure: Thrive under any circumstances PART TWO: Uncovering the truth about what it takes to excel at work 5 The Performance Placebo: Mind over matter 6 Focus and Flow: Stay in the zone and get more time back 7 Escape the Achievement Trap: Cut the ties and fly 8 Unconditional Confidence: You’re always ready 9 Beyond Identity: Step into your true nature 10 Make Not Break Relationships: Work well with anyone 11 Decisions Made Easy: Navigate by wisdom 12 Keep Bouncing Back: Be a better surfer Summary of Terms Used Distinctions Used Throughout the Book Notes and References About the Author Acknowledgements ThoughtWorks Index

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Book SynopsisDr. Bob Bates worked in the Civil Service for many years as a senior manager before becoming a Senior Lecturer at Birmingham City University in 1997. Throughout his career he has worked extensively with SMEs specialising in staff and management development. . Trade Review‘We will use this book for all of our coaching sessions.' John Curtis, CEO, Peer Support Programme 'I just read your book and I love it!!! The pace and tone of the book is spot on, and there's enough depth to get to grips with theories combined with a great sense of real world application.' Dave Brailsford, Team Principal, Team Sky ‘This should be essential reading for all busy managers who want to get the best out of their workforce.' Alan Shaw, Managing Director, Regent EngineeringTable of Contents PART 1 MAKING A START Introduction SECTION 1 UNDERSTAND HOW PEOPLE THINK AND LEARN Introduction 1 Malcolm Knowles: How adults learn 2 Neil Fleming: VAK 3 David Kolb: Experiential learning cycle 4 Katherine Myers and Isabel Briggs: The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator SECTION 2 UNDERSTAND WHAT MOTIVATES PEOPLE Introduction 5 John Keller: The ARCS model of motivational design 6 Douglas McGregor: X and Y theory 7 Frederick Herzberg: Hygiene factors and KITAs SECTION 3 BE A GOOD COMMUNICATOR Introduction 8 Michael Argyle: The communication cycle model 9 Eric Berne: Transactional analysis 10 Joseph Luft and Harry Ingram: Johari windows SECTION 4 SET THE RIGHT OBJECTIVES Introduction 11 Benjamin Bloom: Levels in the cognitive domain 12 Ravindrakumar Dave: Levels in the psychomotive domain 13 David Krathwol and Benjamin Bloom: Levels in the affective domain SECTION 5 COACHING THROUGH DIRECTING Introduction 14 Ivan Pavlov: Classical conditioning 15 Edwin Guthrie: Contiguity theory 16 Robert Merton: Self-fulfilling prophecy SECTION 6 COACHING THROUGH FACILITATING Introduction 17 Abraham Maslow: Hierarchy of needs 18 Carl Rogers: Facilitation 19 Jack Mezirow: Transformational learning SECTION 7 COACHING THROUGH SHOWING OTHERS HOW TO DO IT Introduction 20 The Gestaltists: Insight theory 21 Karl Pribram, George Miller and Eugene Gallanter: Test-Operate-Test-Exit (TOTE) 22 Albert Bandura: Role modelling SECTION 8 COACHING THROUGH STIMULATING Introduction 23 Donald Hebb: Associative learning 24 Leon Festinger: Cognitive dissonance 25 Michael Merzenich: Neuroplasticity SECTION 9 DEALING WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR Introduction 26 Kurt Lewin: Reshaping behaviour 27 Peter Honey: Behaviour modification 28 Robert Hare: Psychopathic checklist PART 2 TAKING IT FURTHER Introduction 29 Richard Bandler and John Grinder: Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) 30 Gregory Bateson: Neuro-logical levels 31 Donald Broadbent: Filtering 32 Marty Brounstein: The Five Pillars for Building Commitment 33 Arthur Costa and Bena Kallick: The coach as a critical friend 34 Edward De Bono: The six thinking hats 35 Robert Dilts: The Disney creativity strategy 36 Gerard Egan: The skilled helper model 37 Ferdinand Fournies: Coaching discussion plan 38 Tim Gallwey: The inner game 39 Howard Gardner: Multiple intelligence 40 Andrew Gilbert and Karen Whittleworth: The OSCAR model 41 Daniel Goleman: Emotional intelligence 42 Bruce Grimley: The 7Cs coaching model 43 John Grinder: New Behaviour Generator 44 Richard Hale and Eileen Hutchinson: The INSIGHT coaching cycle 45 Peter Hawkins: The CLEAR model 46 Jon Kabat-Zinn: Mindfulness 47 Max Landsberg: The Tao of coaching 48 David Lane and Sarah Corrie: Purpose, perspectives a

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Book SynopsisInspire people to perform at their best in any workplace environment Coaching & Mentoring For Dummies is the playbook to help supervisors change their role from doer/manager to coach/mentor. Leadership and coaching expert Leo MacLeod, shares the secrets of motivating employees to find purpose in their work and grow as independent problem solverswithout micromanaging them. Written for today's changing workplace, the book provides guidance on leading diverse teams, working with younger generations and working remotely. Business is built on relationships, especially in today's global economy. Coaching and mentoring are more important than ever. This readable guide provides you with the skills to strengthen connections and pass on useful knowledge that will help teams elevate their productivity and quality of work. Gain or improve the coaching skills that drive employee performance and commitment in diverse workforces Encourage colleagues to deliver reTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Coaching and Mentoring 5 Chapter 1: Understanding Coaching and Mentoring: Just the Basics 7 Chapter 2: Switching from Doer to Coach 13 Chapter 3: Finding the Time to Stay Connected 27 Chapter 4: Laying a Foundation That Builds Commitment 47 Chapter 5: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence 65 Part 2: Facing the Changing Workplace 91 Chapter 6: Accepting Change 93 Chapter 7: Coaching for Diversity 103 Chapter 8: Bridging Generational Differences 123 Part 3: Motivating and Empowering Your Staff 135 Chapter 9: Fueling Employee Motivation 137 Chapter 10: Implementing Key Strategies to Motivate Your Employees 157 Chapter 11: Teaching by Asking Questions 175 Chapter 12: Building Career Self-Reliance 197 Part 4: Coaching for Performance and Growth 223 Chapter 13: Delegating and Empowering 225 Chapter 14: Giving Constructive Feedback 247 Chapter 15: Setting Performance and Development Goals 263 Chapter 16: Taking the Pain Out of Employee Reviews 279 Chapter 17: Coaching for Development and Improvement 293 Part 5: Mentoring for Life 319 Chapter 18: Mastering Mentoring 321 Chapter 19: Building a Support Team 339 Part 6: The Part of Tens 349 Chapter 20: Ten (or So) Surprises for You 351 Chapter 21: Ten (or So) Coaching Myths Debunked 355 Index 359

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Book SynopsisRoy Lilley is an established writer, broadcaster and commentator on health and social issues, speaking at conferences and seminars throughout the UK and overseas. He regularly contributes to The Today Programme, Newsnight, the Midnight Hour, BBC News 24, and BBC Radio Five Live. He writes for The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph and other national papers and management periodicals. He is based in Surrey, UK.

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Book SynopsisWhat does it take to lead effectively today? The world of work has undergone a sea change, presenting a new matrix of concerns and questions for leaders and potential leaders. How can you be successful amidst the present-day pressures and threats?In this much needed book, Carla Harris, TED speaker and one of the world''s most senior women in finance, examines the journey from individual contributor to intentional leader. She explores the essential skills necessary to succeed, such as the importance of taking risks, creating a vision, and leveraging assets like relationships and partnerships.Based on ten attributes of leadership that you must be intentional about every day, as well as exploring the key traits of executing as a transformational leader, Lead to Win is timely and inspiring. Filled with Harris'' trademark practical advice, it is the guide you need to become powerful, impactful and influential when leading others in any environment.<Trade ReviewOur world has changed - and so must the way we lead. Thank goodness, then, for Carla Harris. In this powerful book, she draws on the wisdom accumulated during her own astonishing career to illuminate how leaders can become more intentional, effective, and transformative. - Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE POWER OF REGRET, DRIVE, and TO SELL IS HUMAN * Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE POWER OF REGRET, DRIVE, and TO SELL IS HUMAN *Carla Harris knows what it takes to smash glass ceilings and blaze new trails. This powerful, practical book is filled with pearls of leadership wisdom from her exemplary career. * Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN *Based on Carla's personal experience in dynamic, competitive operational environments, her insights and tactics will be very valuable contributions to evolving leaders. - Dr. James Cash, Professor Emeritus, Harvard Business SchoolBattle-tested pearls of wisdom for powerful leadership in the pandemic-impacted 21st Century. This book offers a recipe for leadership success if you are already sitting in the C-suite, a founder of an early stage company, or someone aspiring to lead others in any venue. - Robin L. Washington, Board Director, Salesforce, Honeywell, and Alphabet, former CFO, Gilead SciencesA foundational playbook for executives who are on the development path to transformative leadership. This is a 'must-read' for all organizational leaders who understand the importance of moving beyond execution to empowerment. - Gaby Sulzberger, Chairman ESG, TeneoThe kind of candor, foresight, and unflinching reflection these uncertain and challenging times call for. - Caroline Clarke, author, Take a Lesson: Black Achievers on How They Made It and What They Learned Along the Way, co-founder, Black Enterprise Women of Power The rules for impactful leadership have changed and at this time, leaders will have to listen, be engaged and prone to action like never before. In Lead To Win, Carla Harris gives you the playbook to steer through this transformative time in the workplace so that you can lead and win! - Shellye Archambeau, Fortune 500 board director and Author of Unapologetically AmbitiousA powerful guide for executives seeking to develop leaders who are able to make a significant impact at their company. - Mike Hyter, President and CEO, The Executive Leadership CouncilA blueprint of how to lead in the times that we are in. - Hope Knight, Senior Corporate and Government Executive

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Book SynopsisLearn the approach that made serial-entrepreneur Kim Perell a multi-millionaire—and it could make you one too. Discover the simple, successful formula for facing fear head on, ditching the excuses that hold you back, and finding the courage to Jump into the next chapter of your life.Bestselling author and award-winning entrepreneur Kim Perrell shares her powerful personal story about hitting rock bottom and summoning the courage required to take a life-changing leap into the unknown. Broke, bankrupt, and afraid of change, she trusted her instincts, closed her eyes, and “jumped”.  Kim’s self-belief, know-how, and ultimate triumph is an inspiration.Whether you’re jumping from a place of greatness or uncertainty, Jump will: Encourage you to get out of your comfort zones, overcome self-doubt, and take proactive steps to change your life.  Empower you with invaluable insights and b

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