**USA Today Bestseller**"If you're tired of agreeing to annoying asks and thankless tasks, read this book. The Power of Saying No offers the smartest advice I've ever encountered for declining requests without risking your reputation or your relationships. This essential guide will sharpen your mind and steel your spine to live life on your own terms." —Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regre...

In The Power of Saying No, award-winning professor and researcher Vanessa Patrick delves into the new science of saying no. She introduces the ground-breaking concept of "empowered refusal"—a proven framework for saying no that puts you in charge of your life—and reveals some surprising secrets about the power of the word no.Dr. Patrick shares: why empowered refusal is a valuable superskill that helps us say no in a way that does not invite pushback from others; the toolki...

A blueprint for boosting your activism and building support for the causes you care about, featuring fan-building tactics from the music industry and the voices of today’s most passionate change-makers“This book shines a light on a wealth of new strategies to help reach people in ways that are both authentic and resonant.”—John KerryFrom stadium acts to indie singer-songwriters, musicians have pioneered ways of sparking passion, building aw...

Brought to you by Penguin.What kind of life would be truly worth wanting? What kind of world would be truly worth seeking? How should we live?We are facing a crisis of meaning. Swept up in the obstacles of the day-to-day, the deeper questions of our fundamental purpose linger just beneath the surface of our personal lives and our collective culture. What we need is to seek the truth.In A Life Worth Living, Yale's leading theologian...

“This book is hilarious and that bitch made me laugh out loud.”—Chelsea HandlerA chaotically joyous collection of essays from one of the original influencers and the internet's sweetheart, Bretman ""The Baddest"" Rock.Hilarious and earnest, this collection of essays, how-tos, and more goes far beyond what we know of Bretman Rock from social media. Who is Bretman Rock Sacayanan behind the screen and how did he become the original superstar i...

**“An illuminating and inspiring read for anyone navigating change.” —Adam Grant“Resurface goes beyond the simple answers and, instead, offers honest space to navigate life’s transitions.” —Morgan Harper NicholsA toolkit for navigating all of life’s transitions, from a former Olympic diver**Life is nothing other than a series of transitions. Whether you’re graduating from college and trying to decide what’s next, coping with divorce, putting the pieces back...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the James Beard Award–winning blogger behind The Everywhereist come hilarious, searing essays on how food and cooking stoke the flames of her feminism.“With charm and humor, Geraldine DeRuiter welcomes us into her personal history and thus reconnects us with ourselves.”—Mikki Kendall, New York Times bestselling author of Hood Feminism**ONE OF NPR’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARWhen celebrity chef Mari...

Discover effective and accessible tools for transforming your classroom and inspiring your students with this easy-to-use guide.Students who harness the power of growth mindset can succeed beyond their wildest imagination. The key is having a growth-mindset teacher who provides support, guidance, and encouragement.Packed with research-based teaching methods, this approachable guide for applying the growth mindset offers:• Tips for overcoming ch...

A leader's singular job is to get results. But even with all the leadership training programs and "expert" advice available, effective leadership still eludes many people and organizations. One reason, says Daniel Goleman, is that such experts offer advice based on inference, experience, and instinct, not on quantitative data. Now, drawing on research of more than 3,000 executives, Goleman explores which precise leadership behaviors yield positive results. He outlines six distinct leadersh...

A powerful, practical guide for cultivating compassion—the scientifically proven foundation for personal achievement and success at work, at home, and in the community.For decades, we've been told the key to prosperity is to look out for number one. But recent science shows that to achieve durable success, we need to be more than just achievers; we need to be compassionate achievers.New research in biology, neuroscience, and economics have found that compassion—recognizing ...

Winner of getAbstract’s Readers' Choice Award 2021Named a Best Book on Burnout & Recovery for 2022 by Choosing TherapyFeatured on Business Insider as a top book to help you overcome burnoutAn evidence-based resilience toolkit to help you find better, more sustainable ways to succeed at work and lifeIn The Burnout Fix, the award-winning psychologist and board-certified leadership coach Dr. Jac...

Think of the last time you were at your best and working in the zone. Now compare that to all the time you’ve spent just going through the motions. How would you quantify the difference between the two in terms of how you felt and what you produced? Would you rate it as a 5% difference. . . a 50% difference? Most people would describe the gulf between those two states of being as vast—as deep and wide as the Grand Canyon. For quality of experience, engagement, productivity, and just the sh...