Mind games uncovers a host of underhanded, sneaky, and malicious emotional manipulation tactics that manipulators and abusers use to beat you down and control you.We might all be able to recognize blatant abuse, but when we’re emotionally invested, it’s tough to see the little signs that are in front of our faces sometimes. They’ll lead to you feeling worthless and vulnerable, making it almost impossible to truly leave your situation.In this book, i identif...

Run more productive meetings.Whether you're new to running meetings or a seasoned executive with no time to waste, leading effective (and even pleasant!) meetings is a must. Running Meetings guides you through the basics of:Crafting a useful agendaInviting the right team membersMaking sure everyone's voice is heard while avoiding conflictCapturing decisions, ideas, and follow-up tasks...

From crackly conference lines to pixelated video, virtual meetings can be problematic. But you can host a productive conversation in which everyone participates. Running Virtual Meetings takes you through the basics of:Selecting the right virtual venueGiving participants the information and support they need to connect and contributeEstablishing and enforcing a common meeting etiquetteFollowing up from afarDon't have much ti...

Manage your team from anywhere.Leading any team involves managing people, technical oversight, and project administration, but leaders of virtual teams perform these functions from afar. Leading Virtual Teams walks you through the basics of:Connecting your people to each other—and to the team’s missionSurmounting language, distance, and technology barriersIdentifying and using the right communication chann...

Learn how to work productively from anywhere.Today we have greater control over where and when we work. As our businesses spread across the world and technology makes it easy to do our jobs from anywhere there’s Wi-Fi, more of us have the option to go remote. But that doesn’t mean we’re good at it. Whether you’re calling in from a home office every day or one of your team members occasionally logs in from the quiet car on a train, distance can make collaboration mo...

THE RIGHT PHRASE FOR EVERY SITUATION . . . EVERY TIMEWith more and more employees working offsite, effective communication among remote team members is absolutely critical. Perfect Phrases for Virtual Teamwork provides hundreds of ready-to-use phrases that will ensure your virtual teams collaborate as effectively as the most cohesive face-to-face team. Learn the most effective language for:Defining and aligning team culturePersonali...

Learn to collaborate productively from anywhere.Working remotely gives you flexibility and independence. But it can pose challenges when you need to team up with colleagues or coworkers. Virtual Collaboration covers the basics of working productively—and collaboratively—from anywhere. You’ll learn to:Communicate clearly over a variety of mediaBond with colleagues across the wiresKeep others—and yourself—ac...

This book doesn't offer a 10-step plan for a successful project management career because no plan can possibly address every project contingency. This book is a necessary guide for any coordinator of people and projects. You may be a planner, thinker, strategist, project manager, business owner, executive leader, business analyst, athletic coach, parent or simply an individual curious about ways to become more effective at work. Any way you slice it, you'll benefit from reading this book.

Your brand is the true superpower separating mediocre businesses from category leaders. If you're ready to embark on your brand journey, unlocking the true potential of your organization, Conquer Your Rebrand sets you up for success.Bill Kenney pulls back the curtain on every step of the branding process, including a tactical, practical breakdown of everything he's learned over a decade in the branding trenches.Conquer Your Rebrand is the ...

Over the past few years, the best online marketing results have come from adapting the tried-and-true strategies of direct response sales to the online space. While there has been plenty written about online marketing and funnel building from this perspective, Beyond The Marketing Funnel takes it to the next level by helping you discover how you can implement a comprehensive marketing automation system for your entire business.The difference between earning money with individual pr...

Building a successful and fulfilling career relies on one thing...Having a career plan.Careers don't just happen. Carers are designed, developed and executed.I have had what most people would call a successful career. I was promoted 10 times in 15 years, grew from an individual contributor to a VP-level executive and was able to work for companies like Microsoft and Google. I consistently increased my salary, gained more responsibility and saw my wo...

Sprint your way to success with Getting to Done. Do you have lots of great ideas but struggle to get everything done? Is something always getting in the way? Something more important comes up? Are you accomplishing all of your New Year’s resolutions? Ever look back and think “what happened?” Getting to Done is a no fluff, actionable guide that will help you plan better, stay focused and work smarter to accomplish anything you want in your fast paced life that’s constantly changing. Chris P...