Stepping into leadership changes more than a job title-it changes how a person thinks, communicates, makes decisions, and supports others. In Principles of Effective Leadership: A Guide for Developing Leaders, Michael S. Briggs follows Sam, a skilled professional beginning the difficult transition from technical contributor to team leader. Sam enters the role with experience and determination, but soon discovers that expertise alone is not enough to guide people, build trust, or c...

There is a common misconception about planning for your retirement: that if you work your entire life, the government will take care of you once you retire. But this could not be further from the truth! There are many barriers to creating a sound retirement plan and knowing how components of retirement plans function and what retirement products will benefit you personally is an essential part of your planning.Maximize Your Retirement, gives an outline and the knowledge ne...

Career Cruise : The 5Ws & H of Career Planning - AI Era - Skills, Interests, Passions and ValuesAs Career GuidesChart Your Course. Navigate Your Future. The world of work is evolving faster than ever. In the AI era, success belongs to those who plan with clarity, purpose, and self-awarenessEve Aboka, MBA, is a career and workplace strategist who has spent her career helping newcomers, new graduates, and professionals in transition build meaningful careers in Canada. Drawing...

How many applications does it take to get a job right now?Without an introduction, plan on roughly 1,000 applications for 7 to 10 interviews and 1 or 2 offers.That is not an exaggeration. Applications per hire have tripled since 2021. One platform now processes roughly 11,000 applications every minute. A single posting draws 150 to 200 applications in its first 24 hours, and the shortlist is usually built before your file is ever opened.So the silen...

“God’s Waiting Room, Geezer Glen, Catheter Flats, the Wrinkly Ranch . . . whatever euphemistic pet name you have for long-term care homes, the overall sentiment remains the same: it’s the last stop. But is all hope lost? Is there no joy? Shenanigans? Thefts? Laughter? Sex?”After serving in various roles for two decades in the clinical area of long-term care (LTC), Tristan Squire-Smith demystifies the daily realities of living (and working) in LTC through a collection of unvarnished...

Despite our best intentions, many of us find ourselves routinely overeating at meals, snacking mindlessly, or bingeing regularly. As emotional eaters, we turn to food for comfort, soothing, distraction, and excitement. There’s a disconnection fueling our eating, robbing years from our lives, and we know it. We’re tired of restrictive diets that lead back to overeating, and we’re ready to try something different. Therapist and life coach Julie Simon offers a new approach that addresses the ...

The first comprehensive resource for teaching spiritual leadership development in the twenty-first century—for all faith traditions.America is changing. Technology, social networking, global economics, immigration, migration and multiculturalism urge communities of faith to expand their vision of spiritual leadership and reflect on how leaders can better serve congregations and communities in the twenty-first century.In this multifaith, cross-cultural and c...

Communicate with confidence. Lead with clarity. Succeed in any business environment.10 Tips to Mastering Business English is a practical, results-driven guide for professionals who want to strengthen their communication skills and stand out in today's global workplace. Written by educator and business communication expert Nathaniel Lee Simpson, M.Ed., MBA, this book breaks down the essential elements of Business English into clear, actiona...

"Mastering IELTS: A Practical Approach for Non-Native Speakers" is a comprehensive and invaluable ebook designed to help non-native English speakers conquer the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination. With its practical guidance, expert strategies, and extensive resources, this ebook is the ultimate companion for individuals aiming to achieve exceptional results in the IELTS exam.Created by language experts and IELTS tutors, this ebook offers a step-by-st...

The aim of this book is to equip the reader with the skill set to succeed in stewarding the financial vitality of a Corporate and Enterprise business entity. You will need to acquire the acumen discussed in this book in order to manage and sustain a Corporate and Enterprise organization. The core of this book is business and accounting, financial signals, warning flags and Indicators, all useful for monitoring a business's sustainability and vitality and for avoiding situations where liabi...

Regain the Energy, Intimacy, and Life That Sleep Apnea Has Been Stealing"Doc, it feels like I went to sleep at twenty-five and woke up at fifty-two."After 30 years of treating thousands of patients as a sleep physician, Yatin J. Patel, MD, has heard some version of this statement over and over. Patients come in feeling as if decades have been stolen. Some have partners who have lain awake beside them, listening to snores, then the scary silence while they c...

Tasha Martin has recently graduated from her local college and takes an HR job at a law firm in the city, leaving the comfort of her childhood home to embark on her adult life. A self avowed introvert, this brings about challenges as she interacts with new colleagues and faces difficulties, causing her to question her abilities.Just as she is also adjusting to life in her new apartment and meeting her neighbours—alas, more people . . . and a Corgi—she learns that one of her coworke...