Forget everything you think you know about failure. The most successful people don't avoid failure - they transform it into their greatest competitive edge.Are you tired of feeling like one misstep could expose you-or set you back for good?If you're a high-achieving professional who secretly fears failure, you're not alone. You mask it with polished performance, long hours, and constant overachievement. But underneath? Burnout. Doubt. Stalled momentum. The ...

The Corporation is a major vehicle of business activity worldwide. It incurs social costs and generates benefits that continually change - hence, whether it still provides a net benefit to society is contestable. Evidence-based observations of the last decade of corporate sagas and the role of accounting and auditing, suggests a serious rethink is needed about how commerce is pursued and, in particular, whether the current corporate form has passed its use-by-date.The authors of th...

New York Times BestsellerUSA Today BestsellerWinner of the 2025 International Impact Book Awards, Literary Titan Gold Book Awards, PenCraft Book Awards, Goody Business Book Awards, and Independent Author Network Book Awards FinalistFrom one of the world’s most successful global leaders in architecture and design, discover a holistic, humanist approach to leadership centerin...

Hungry for a treasure trove of weird and wonderful facts beyond your wildest imagination? Then keep on reading...Did you know that trees collaborate, communicate, and engage in chemical warfare?Or that humans are better at smelling rain than sharks are at smelling blood?Or that Napoleon once fought a pack of tame rabbits... and lost?Sometimes, life gets boring. Your sense of wonder often gets lost in a pile of chores, paperwork, and ...

Follow the guidance of motivational expert Dr. Roger Flax, author of No Stopping You!, and learn to be your best self.What if you were told that many of the common principles you’ve held onto since childhood are actually holding you back in your career and life? From simple adages we learned in grade school—“don’t talk to strangers,” “save it for a rainy day”—to well-intentioned ideas you learned later—“treat all people the same,” “do one thing at a time”—...

Is a perfectionist good or bad for your team?Step into a world where perfectionism isn't a virtue but can be a disruption to management in Greg Chasson's compelling book, Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management, a powerful addition to the realm of leadership books.As a renowned psychologist and expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy, Chasson unravels the complexities of perfectionism, making this book an essential read for those see...

Sun Tzu's 5th century BC military manual, The Art of War, revolutionized warfare when it was written. In the millennia since, its sage advice has been applied to fields as varied as business, leadership, warfare, politics and everyday life.In this fascinating guide, business journalist Dominic Hale helps you interpret the classic work to show you how to apply its advice to becoming a better leader. Showing you how to effectively motivate your workforce, pursue bold new str...

"[This] work is a call not just for leaders to better communicate with their teams but for the everyday person to humanize those they disagree with." —Cy Wakeman, New York Times–bestselling author of The Reality-Based Rules of the WorkplaceStart building bridges instead of barriers! This essential guide offers a simple five-part framework that will help you have honest and enlightening conversations despite deep and fundamental disagreements....

"In this era of automation and AI applications, Gaëtan . . . brings to light how egos and emotions are the true drivers of success or failure." —François Drolet, Director, Public Affairs, Access, Health Policy & Stakeholder Engagement, Roche DiagnosticsMost people spend their lives comparing themselves to others: They want to prove themselves, they want to be accepted, they are afraid of failing or being perceived as incompetent, they want to get the best for themse...

The inspirational story of Compass CEO Robert Reffkin, who shares valuable lessons that you can put into action today to improve your quality of life.No one expected a dreadlocked fifteen-year-old who cared more about his DJ business than his homework to grow up to become one of the youngest-ever White House fellows, create multiple nonprofits, and found a multibillion-dollar company. But Robert Reffkin—raised by an Isra...

"Since we all work with humans it's important to humanize our workplaces, and this book shows you how."-RICHARD SCHWARTZ, PhD, bestselling author of No Bad Parts and developer of the Internal Family Systems ModelWorking With Humans explores and illuminates the essential-but generally ignored-management and communication tools needed to end the daily annoyances that make work harder than it needs to be.Drawing from her three decades of workp...

Understand your procrastination and break through to productivityMany different factors can trigger procrastination. The good news is, you're not lazy or undisciplined, and you can achieve real productivity. Discover the psychological factors that drive your procrastination habits and unlock the secrets to overcoming them. With this research-based approach, you can learn to stop procrastinating, finish projects, and accomplish your goals.Begin by unpacking ...