You are a leader. Not because you have a title, but because you wake up every day committed to the well-being and success of the important people in your life. Whether you're a manager, parent, teacher, coach, or CEO -you want better for the people you lead, and you're searching for a better way to get them there. For too long, the concepts of human potential, performance, and resilience have been needlessly complicated. Stephen de Groot shares a comprehensive model that makes it simple.

Written for new and experienced social services managers and supervisors alike, Responsive Leadership in Social Services provides the practical tools, strategies, and insights to inspire, motivate, and engage employees and staff. Along with over 100 strategies and two simple tools—the Key Performance Motivators Scale (KPMS) and the Preferred Leadership Profile (PLP)—a wealth of practice wisdom, scholarship, and evidence-based research is presented to demonstrate the role o...

Take heart. The enemy’s roar is but a whisper in the presence of our mighty God.Do you often feel stuck battling the same fears, temptations, lies, and doubts, wondering if you’ll ever overcome them? Does it seem as if you’re in that battle alone? Author Judy Dunagan has been there. In The Loudest Roar, you’ll marvel at the power, majesty, and authority of our Lord Jesus and learn how to stand in the unshakable victory He’s already won for you.In t...

A practical guide to build your Emotional Intelligence and develop social skills to strike confidently the conversation of life. Have you ever wondered why some people are simply likeable, persuasive & draw you in. They are confident & trustworthy. They know what to say & how to say it with a clear laser-point goal in mind. These are achievers with strong emotional agility and masters of conversation. Would you like to possess what they have? If so, this book is for you. For a long time, t...

Discover proven strategies for applying positive psychology within your coaching practiceWritten by Robert Biswas-Diener, a respected researcher, psychologist, life and organizational coach, and expert in positive psychology, Practicing Positive Psychology Coaching presents a wide range of practical interventions and tools you can put to use right away in your coaching practice.Each intervention is clearly outlined and, where appropriate, illustrat...

Your Confidence, Develop Superb Communication Skills, and Become Everyone’s Go-to Person!It's no secret that being able to communicate effectively with others is key to success in both your personal and professional life.However, many people feel shy or uncomfortable when it comes to socializing. This can lead to missed opportunities and a lack of fulfilling relationships.You may feel like you're at a disadvantage when it comes to interacting with o...

In 2006, U.S. News and World Report listed coaching as one of the 10 top growing professions.The first edition of Therapist as Life Coach, published in 2002, anticipated this trend, and since its publication it has become a standard for therapists who wish to transition or expand their practices into life coaching. Pat Williams and Deborah C. Davis have finally revised their classic practice-building book for today's therapists and future coaches....

Learn expert tips to maximize your essential life skills with ten self-quizzes to measure your practical intelligence.Do you have trouble communicating to coworkers, friends and loved ones? To whom do you find yourself saying "yes" when you mean "no"? Do you hesitate when making important decisions? What leisure activities do you enjoy that you can’t afford?How you answer these questions says more about you than you imagine. The Life Skills IQ Test...

A guide for getting your perfectionism to work for youIs perfectionism a good thing or does it get in our way? In The Perfectionist's Handbook, clinical psychologist Jeff Szymanski helps readers navigate their way out of the "perfectionism paradox": if your intentions are good (wanting to excel) and the outcomes you want are reasonable (to feel competent and satisfied), why would perfectionism backfire and result in unhappiness and stress? Learn when perfe...

**USA TODAY BESTSELLERLearn the steps to build better habits and join the ranks of changemakers and goal achievers everywhere**In The 6% Club, The Change Doctor Michelle Rozen, PhD, teaches audiences and readers how to create and actually stick to new positive habits, unlocking the secret formula to the life, success, and happiness they've always dreamed of. The book was born from a recent study where Dr. Rozen surveyed 1,000 people who pledged to make a c...

A practical resource, this book combines tips, checklists, exercises, and stories to outline concrete processes that improve the way leaders, managers, and anyone within an organization responds to conflict. Beginning with a series of questions and self-diagnostics, the authors show you how to: maintain emotional balance in the face of conflict; implement constructive communications techniques; help others deal with conflicts that are causing organization problems; establish norms for hand...

Are you someone who has trouble remaining positive during the everyday problems of life? Do you panic a lot and have trouble balancing your thoughts even hours and days later? If yes, then it's very likely that you haven't been yet acquainted with the power of positive thinking. It's also likely that no one has by far taught you to remain positive.Let's be honest; we all have a few bad and pessimistic thoughts that bother us from time to time. It's als...