If no one’s paying attention, it doesn’t matter what you’re saying.In today’s fast-paced world, we tend to rush through interactions without building genuine connection. Whether it's ignoring the receptionist or breezing through sales conversations, our engagement muscles have become weak. This ‘engagement gap’ is widening as technology reduces our need to interact with others, while our attention is constantly fragmented by digital distractions.But the opp...

The old way of selling was killed off years ago. So why are businesses still leaning on old strategies?Jeremy Miner and Jerry Acuff know firsthand how frustrating sales can be, especially when companies require old, outdated methods. And today’s buyers, armed with an excess of information online, are skeptical and unwilling to engage with salespeople like they used to. As a result, traditional sales methods are ineffective against today’s consumers. Those seeking s...

A program of 15 simple exercises to help readers stop doing merely good work and start doing great work. No more busy work—just the work that really matters.You work hard. You put in the hours. Yet you feel like you are constantly treading water with "Good Work" that keeps you going but never quite moves you ahead. Or worse, you are mired in "Bad Work"—endless meetings and energy-draining bureaucratic traps.Do More Great Work gets to the heart of t...

Proven communication strategies to help you sell yourself effectively in any interview, presentation, or impromptu business meeting“The invaluable advice in How to Wow guarantees your success in any situation.”—Keith Ferrazzi, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Never Eat AloneEvery encounter with your colleagues, clients, employers—even your competitors—is an opportunity to make a positive impression. Your wo...

Barely one in a hundred businesspeople knows these facts about creating powerful advertising. Do You?FACT! Sixty percent of people read only headlines. Your headline must stop them or your advertising will likely fail.FACT! Captions under photos get 200 percent greater readership than non-headline copy.FACT! Ads with sale prices draw 20 percent more attention.FACT! Half-page ads pull about 70 percent of full-page ads; quarter-page ads pull about 50 percent of f...

A powerful antidote to deadline dread, time guilt, and chronic rushing—from the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 StartupIn a world obsessed with squeezing the most out of every moment, the fear of falling behind can trap us in a paralyzing stress cycle. Incomplete to-do lists, unanswered emails, and unmet life goals haunt our thoughts, leaving us overstimulated and exhausted.In Time Anxiety, Chris Guillebeau, author o...

A 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 wor...

The world is full of brilliant people whose ideas are never heard. This book is designed to make sure that you’re not one of them.Even for the most self-confident among us, public speaking can be a nerve-racking ordeal. Whether we are speaking to a large audience, within a group, or in a one-on-one conversation, the way in which we communicate ideas, as much as the ideas themselves, can determine success or failure. In this invaluable guide by two of today’s most sought-af...

Finally finish the first draft of your novel with a method that maximizes efficiency, speed, and joy—from the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.After months (or years) of writing, are you left with nothing but a folder full of false starts? Do you have a novel you were once excited to write but abandoned after only a few chapters—or even halfway through? Are you trapped in an endless cycle of rewrites, self-doubt, and perfectionism?Enter the N...

WINNER OF THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD • “A delightful, compelling book that offers a dazzling array of practical, thoughtful exercises designed to spark creativity, help solve problems, foster connection, and make our lives better.”—Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author and host of the Happier podcastIn an era of ambiguous, messy problems—as well as extraordinary opportunities for positive change—it’s vital to have both an inqui...

Need to write a book, but don’t want to spend years doing it?What if you could do it in 30 days or less?Learn how to develop a daily writing habit. Learn how to determine the length of your book. And learn what to do with your book when it’s done—including editing, layout, cover design, and even marketing.30-Day Author is a treasure trove of information for the will-be author. Whether you are a public speaker, coach, consultant, or just someone with...

The media guru and bestselling author of Pitch Perfect helps professionals improve their public speaking, break away from canned communications, and find their true—and most effective—voice no matter the workplace.The business world has adopted the wrong definition of successful communication. For many years, being “on message” was considered the prime directive. The overwhelming majority of professionals today exist in a rigidly narrow range of bland rhetoric, throwing ar...