Challenges, equips, and inspires fathers of children with special needsBecoming the father of a child with special needs can feel like being drafted into the military--and starting duty as a general. Dad is expected to know how to set rules and run drills without any training in leadership. And there are very few resources for men who want to be involved but need guidance and specific ideas. Overwhelmed, many fathers end up going AWOL on their families.As a t...

The author of two intelligent guides on stress and time management, Davidson offers down-to-earth lessons on how to get the important things done. Though his conversational charm makes him come across like your best friend talking over lunch, the author is a seasoned authority who explains procrastination with clarity. He knows a lot about the internal and behavioral reasons we put things off, and, most important, he closes his ideas and arguments with practical strategies for getting off ...

Chances are your life is overflowing with unnecessary clutter and confusion --- from the "junk drawer" in the kitchen to the overloaded "in box" at the office to the ever-growing list of tasks to complete and errands to run. With the increasingly hectic, stressful lives that more and more people are leading today, is it possible for anyone to handle the overwhelming demands on their time and still get through the day with ease? The Joy of Simple Living will teach you just how easy it is to g...

The basics of how to manage time and prioritize, with solid advice on how to say "no" when responsibility just can't be handled.

The secret to getting more checks on that to-do-listAs companies and workers are being pressured to do more for less, new ways of becoming more time-productive are essential. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Things Done gives readers the tools they need to increase personal productivity in the workplace, including how to visualize short- and long-term goals, tear down the walls of procrastination, manage energy instead of time, streamline work space, run prod...

You're no idiot, of course. You excel at your job, raise great kids, and even participate in local organizations. But when it comes to asserting yourself in tricky situations, you feel like hiding under your desk. Stand up and be heard! The 'Complete Idiot's Guide to Assertiveness' provides you with step-by-step guidelines for asserting yourself with everyone from your kids to your boss. Feel confident about negotiating with your landlord, speaking up at a town meeting, and even telling yo...

In an era of constant re-organization, down-sizing, mergers, contract work, and short-term employment, you have to take full responsibility for your own career progress. “Market Yourself and Your Career” is a hands-on, practical guide to becoming your own career coach. It will show you how to: Initiate specific action steps to success, develop key interpersonal skills to boost your career, identify the right people to help you advance up the corporate ladder, get noticed by the boss (in a pos...

As a result of television, people today expect to be comfortable in every communication situation. When someone speaks to them, they want to relax and listen, just as they do when a TV professional entertains them in their living room." Roger Ailes, author of Television Changed The Rules, suggests that speakers are expected to be at least as comfortable, knowledgeable, and succinct as a guest on a television show. Although speaking is often more formal than television interviews, being relaxe...

You don't have to be the CEO of your organization, or even an executive, to feel successful. Perhaps you're an up and coming rookie who's doing a great job, an effective team leader, or simply someone on whom others can consistently count. Perhaps you're earning a high salary, but think again if you believe that in and of itself is a fair measure of your success. I would rather have a solid reputation in my organization and/or industry, although earning big bucks is a definite plus! As you p...

In this book, you will learn how to set goals, identify priorities, and achieve the important things in life, in spite of the many demands on your time. You will also learn how to differentiate between the urgent and the important, and plan effectively so that important and urgent projects are accomplished on time. Undoubtedly, you've heard of the importance of establishing priorities. Why bother? When you identify what's important in your life, (your life's priorities) you are in a better p...

If you're too busy, overworked or under-appreciated, here's some welcome relief. You'll understand why life's gotten so hectic (the 5 Mega-Realities) and you'll know how to take charge and win. Discover simple steps that put you back in control. Refreshing ideas that give you time for your priorities, your dreams, and some much-needed fun. This approach works!

Following the advice in this guide will not only help your get your project off on the right foot, but will also keep you and your team marching along to its successful conclusion. You'll learn how to put together the best team for the job, how to define your goals and motivate your teammates, how to monitor the teams progress and keep the project on track, and how to stay within budget and time constraints. The book also explains how to use charts and diagrams to detail and define various as...