"The gold standard for communication training programs."—USA TodayBusiness communication sucks. At each meeting and presentation, we are inundated with information, leaving us thirsting for inspiration. Sure, we will check off an action item because we have to . . . but what if we were actually inspired to do something? What if we were so moved that we wanted to do it?Leaders must earn the license to lead. Not by expertise, authorit...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the master of the legal thriller comes a “deeply engaging and enjoyable” (USA Today) novel featuring one of John Grisham’s most colorful, outrageous, and vividly drawn characters ever.ONE OF THE WASHINGTON POST AND NPR’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAROn the right side of the law—sort of—Sebastian Rudd is not your typical street lawyer. He drinks small-batch bourbon and carries a gun. Hi...

This international bestseller, with more than 5 million copies sold, offers a field-tested approach to high-stakes negotiations and conflict resolution—whether in the boardroom, in your community, or at home.Life is a series of negotiations, and negotiation is at the heart of collaboration—whether you are a business executive, a salesperson, a parent , a community leader, or a spouse. As a former FBI hostage negotiator, Chris Voss gives you the negotiation skills t...

Gold Medal Winner--Tops Sales World's Best Sales and Marketing Book“Fast, fun and immensely practical.”—JOE SULLIVAN, Founder, Flextronics“Move over Neil Strauss and game theory. Pitch Anything reveals the next big thing in social dynamics: game for business.”—JOSH WHITFORD, Founder, Echelon Media“What do supermodels and venture capitalists have in common? They hear hundreds of pitches a year....

One of the New York Post's Top 10 Best Career Books of 2012Repair communication breakdowns on the spot and drive positive results in every conversationFailed conversations can take a heavy toll on our professional and personal lives, threatening to damage relationships, erode trust, and make it impossible to resolve conflicts, reach decisions, or achieve mutual understanding.Conversation Transformation gives you practical guideli...

How did a Venice Beach T-shirt vendor become television's most successful producer? How did an entrepreneur who started in a garage create the most iconic product launches in business history? How did a timid pastor's son overcome a paralyzing fear of public speaking to captivate sold-out crowds at Yankee Stadium, twice? How did a human rights attorney earn TED's longest standing ovation, and how did a Facebook executive launch a movement to encourage millions of women to "lean in"?

Reduce the time and stress associated with your presentationsBookshelves are crowded with books on how to be an exceptional presenter and promise to produce a brilliant, standing-ovation speaker. But what about a presentation resource for the rest of us? There are so many of us regular folk who who want to spend just a little time and effort to get over the big hurdle of giving a presentation, but don't know where to turn for advice.How to Give a Pretty...

WANT TO INFORM INFLUENCE AND ENTERTAIN LIKE A PRO?Simply Recognize The Seven Deadly Sins of Public SpeakingAnd Then Avoid ThemWANT TO INFORM INFLUENCE AND ENTERTAIN LIKE A PRO? summarizes Fromstein's experience as an executive speechwriter, college professor, competitive Toastmaster and a business workshop facilitator. This easy-to-follow, practical guide is designed to help you:• Engage upper management long enough for them to warm to the merits of your proce...

Speaking is the #1 fear among North American adults. Twenty percent of all business communication is designed to clear up the confusion that the last piece of business communication created.Allan is passionate about solving these serious business problems with clear, short, effective communication.As a consultant to international diplomats in world capitals, Allan learned the value of five minute meetings, one sentence directions and one page briefing notes. In his work wit...

A powerful fable that delivers a simple but highly effective blueprint for communication success in business and beyond.How we choose to communicate determines the difference between success and failure—in all of our endeavors. Bridge Builders is a compelling fable of self-discovery about Daniel Reed's journey from ordinary communicator to inspirational Bridge Builder. It's about the power of crafting messages through the eyes of our audience. It's about l...

The art of presenting needs a serious shake-up.Presenters are constantly on the lookout for fresh ideas to get their message across, but mistakenly believe PowerPoint is the right medium to do so.This often results in uninspiring presentations consisting of countless lackluster slides which their audience are forced to sit through – sometimes at the expense of their own sanity.In How to Make Your Point Without PowerPoint, renowned public speaker Douglas Kruger aims ...

This is the first comprehensive book about the unconference movement. Author, blogger, and Library Journal Mover & Shaker Michelle Boule explains why traditional conferences and learning environments increasingly fail to meet the needs of professionals. She looks at the impact of "internet mob rule" on continuing education and training, and shows how an array of new solutions—including camps, unconferences, and peer learning strategies—are putting the power of knowledge back in the hands o...