Attempting to better themselves—learn new skills, break bad habits, realize their potential—people read books, attend seminars, take training courses. And companies pitch in too, spending billions of dollars every year on professional development programs aimed at helping their employees become more effective. But in spite of what people sincerely believe are their best efforts, all too often their behavior doesn't change. The fact that it seems to be so hard to make new learning stick is ...

Attempting to better themselves—learn new skills, break bad habits, realize their potential—people read books, attend seminars, take training courses. And companies pitch in too, spending billions of dollars every year on professional development programs aimed at helping their employees become more effective. But in spite of what people sincerely believe are their best efforts, all too often their behavior doesn’t change. The fact that it seems to be so hard to make new learning stick is ...

The global bestsellers on succeeding in business—the Steve Jobs wayTogether in a single e-book package for the first timeThe greatest business visionary in generations, Steve Jobs established new standards to which every business leader must aspire in order to compete in today’s increasingly competitive environment.This two-book set from bestselling business author Carmine Gallo reveals the secrets Jobs used to reinvent the...

Motivated people advance further and faster in their careers, earn more money, are more productive, experience more satisfying relationships and are happier than the less- motivated people around them. But true motivation cannot be faked or forced.In the same way that each person has a different fingerprint and a distinct combination of DNA, every individual is hardwired with a unique motivational matrix. Grounded in eight years of research with more than 100,000 people, this book ...

The Great Boss Simple Success Formula:Companies Do What the Boss DoesGroom 'Em, or Broom 'EmHire Slow, Fire FastDon't Be TiredThe Rule of the DsDelegate Down, Down, DownDon't Hire a Dog and Bark YourselfDon't Shoot from the LipNever Be Little, Never BelittleListen to Phonies, Fools, and FraudsDon't Check Expense Accounts"Quit" Is for ScrabbleIt's Okay to Be ...

Leadership in the workplace, says Max DePree, is like playing jazz; it's more an art than a science. Today's successful managers are attuned to the needs and ideas of their followers and even step aside at times to be followers themselves. As a result, they spark vitality and productivity from their work force. They culivate communication and spontaneity, diversity and creativity, and the unique potential of every person in the organization to contribute to the success of the team. In ...

In a noisy world where it seems everything’s been said—and shouted from the rooftops—how can your ideas stand out?Too many people believe that if they keep their heads down and work hard, they’ll be recognized on the merits of their work. But that’s simply not true anymore. “Safe” jobs disappear daily, and the clamor of everyday life drowns out ordinary contributions. To make a name for yourself, to create true job security, and to make a difference in the world, y...

In the tradition of Kabul Beauty School and Start Something That Matters comes an inspiring story of social entrepreneurship from the co-founder of Kiva, the first online microlending platform for the working poor. Featuring lessons learned from successful businesses in the world’s poorest countries, Jessica Jackley’s Clay Water Brick will motivate readers to more deeply appreciate the incredible entrepreneurial potential that exists in every human being on this ...

“With cutting-edge research, penetrating insights, and practical examples, Shawn Achor describes a new conception of ‘success,’ and in doing so, reveals exciting new strategies we can use to meet our highest potential.”—Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project“A vibrant book on how to bring out the best in others—and how they can bring out the best in us.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Aga...

The guide for all leaders and senior managers, offering the answers to critical questions on organizational design and management.Every year, over 10,000 business books are published-and that's before you add in the hundreds of thousands of articles, blogs, and video lectures that are produced. Leaders can't possibly hope to digest it all, and writers increasingly sensationalize and spin their ideas in order to be noticed. The result? Put quite simply, the field of...

In Just Enough, top Harvard professors offer a revealing, research-based look at the true nature of professional success, helping people everywhere live more rewarding and satisfying lives. True professional and personal satisfaction seems more elusive every day, despite a proliferation of gurus and special methods that promise to make it easy. They conclude that many of the problems of success today can be traced back to unrealistic expectations and misconceptions about what succ...

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to survive the dreaded job interview and land in your dream job. It will teach you how to dress appropriately for an interview. It will also educate you with the common questions asked during an interview and how you should answer. This book also gives importance to body language, your unconscious way of communication during the interview.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...What to Wear?What to Expect in an I...