Think you can't have a massage business?You can with the right support! The massage therapy industry is a multi-billion-dollar business, yet the average massage therapist is just barely getting by financially. Working for someone else can leave you feeling used, dissatisfied and net you lower income than you deserve. Setting your business up with the structure and confidence needed to stand out will keep you from staying stagnant for years and not developing yourself and a real bus...

Are you suffering from work-related stress?Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and short-tempered at work—and at home? Then you may have too much stress in your life. Stress is a serious problem that impacts not only your mental and physical health, but also your loved ones and your organization. So what can you do to address it?The HBR Guide to Managing Stress at Work will help you find a sustainable solution. It will help you reach t...

One of The Globe & Mail's Top 10 Business books of the Year!Rethink Everything You Know About Leadership Strengths"A must-read for anyone wanting to positively stand out in an organization or for leaders wanting to raise the overall performance of the organization." -- Cindy Brinkley, Vice President, Global Human Resources, General Motors"Zenger Folkman's findings related to companion behaviors is exciting. It enhances what's...

Procrastination: Discover The Killer Strategies To Get Rid Of Procrastination and Get Things Done FAST. Buckle Up! Get Ready To Make This Year Your MOST PRODUCTIVE Year Ever. Are you sick and tired of Not Getting Things Done? It really doesn't matter whether you're a business owner, employee, student, or even a mom. Chances are, you'd face difficulty in getting things done.Really now… the thing that plagued almost EVERYONE was actually pretty simple: Finding the motivation to actua...

This guide provides the beginning massage therapist with the tools to start, develop, and maintain a successful practice.After nearly two decades of teaching at the Swedish Institute and maintaining a successful practice Michael Alicia, LMT, provides a practical manual to help beginning massage therapists establish a successful practice. The Massage Therapists Handbook navigates through the array of business decisions necessary to start a businessfrom what...

When asked to define the ideal leader, many would emphasize traits such as intelligence, toughness, determination, and vision—the qualities traditionally associated with leadership. Often left off the list are softer, more personal qualities—but they are also essential. Although a certain degree of analytical and technical skill is a minimum requirement for success, studies indicate that emotional intelligence may be the key attribute that distinguishes outstanding performers from those wh...

The Seven Secrets of Extremely Successful MothersSecret One: Self-ConfidenceThe purpose of this chapter is to explain the importance of self-confidence when faced with challenges as a mother. The author provides examples of success mothers who battled through extreme difficulties and managed to raise extremely successful men. The chapter concludes with an action challenge designed to push the reader beyond their comfort zone.Secret Two: ProvidingIn this chap...

This incredible self-help book uses valuable strategies to assist single parents in maximizing their time, energy, and resources so they can make the most of their lives for themselves and their children.

If youve ever felt ignored as a customer, humiliated by a teammate, drained by workplace politics, or painfully isolated in a big company, then youve experienced the business effects of emotional disconnection.In todays knowledge-driven and service centered economy, emotional excellence isnt idealism. It is a practical necessity for growth and retaining superior talent. The Industrial Revolution is over, and the Emotional Revolution has now begun.Recognizing that emotion is...

Sunday: Examine the common causes of stress from a work/organizational perspective and an individual levelMonday: Understand the basic psychological and physiological aspects of stressTuesday: Gain an overview of the issues of stress surrounding job roles and responsibility, and consider potential solutionsWednesday: Understand the stress associated with workload, work pressure and work environment and develop the tools to deal with itThursday: Create a supporti...

Healthcare is evolving and our smart phones are driving that disruption, better connecting us with the stakeholders who help keep us happy and healthy. The Digital Health Revolution is the first consumer look at how digital health technologies are helping us collect, analyze and take action on our personal healthcare data. We check in with 30 of healthcare's top thought leaders to capture and share their insights. Whether you are managing a chronical condition or simply striving to stay he...