In today's fast-paced world of meetings, messages, and multitasking, the space for meaningful human interaction is shrinking. SPARK IT! is a bold, timely guide that reframes facilitation not as a corporate skill or event-based role, but as an influential, everyday art-one that anyone can learn, practice, and master to transform how we live, lead, collaborate, and communicate.Whether you're a manager guiding a team, a coach supporting growth, a teacher shap...

In today’s fast-paced world of meetings, messages, and multitasking, the space for meaningful human interaction is shrinking. We live in a world of constant conversation, but how often do we experience connection? SPARK IT! is a bold, timely guide that reframes facilitation not as a corporate skill or event-based role, but as an influential, everyday art—one that anyone can learn, practice, and master to transform how we live, lead, collaborate, and communicate.

Tackle complex situations with critical thinking.You're facing a problem at work. There are many ways you can approach the situation, but each comes with its own pros and cons. How do you sort through all the information so that you know you're taking the right path?The answer is in how you think. The HBR Guide to Critical Thinking will help you navigate your most challenging issues, from difficult problems to tough decisions to complex sce...

Authors Scott J. Allen and Mitchell Kusy redefine what we think of as traditional leadership in this tangible book that ascribes flexible yet concrete and proven actions to what can be a very abstract term.Rather than delving into lengthy exposition and analysis to help you understand what leadership is and how to develop it for yourself, this practical book enables you to design a straightforward system tailored to your team and organizational needs.Free o...

EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS AND BECOME AN APPROACHABLE PERSON WITH AMAZING COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL SKILLS!We all know that being able to communicate effectively is key to success in life, but it's not always easy.It's tough enough trying to figure out what we're feeling, let alone trying to put that into words and communicate it effectively to someone else.You may feel like you're not good at socializing, and that can hold you back from achieving success ...

From the author of Die Empty and The Accidental Creative, a new framework for understanding what motivates us and why.What drives us to unleash our best work? And how do we tap into that drive to get superior results with our managers, coworkers, and direct reports? As Todd Henry reveals in this illuminating book, drawing on decades of research and interviews with over 100,000 people, the answer is not one size fits all: some people are energized by a race against...

What happens when a workplace becomes a space for inner growth? At Icebug, a Swedish company with big ambitions, employees embarked on a shared two year journey of inner development.Through stories, cases and reflections, this book explores how sharing ones challenges, being curious with an open and learning mindset transformed not only their work but also their relationships and sense of purpose.It’s not a step-by-step manual or a promise of quick fixes – it’s an honest de...

Are you constantly struggling to put your thoughts into words? Have your emotions gotten the best of you and caused friction within your team? Have you always been the meek, shy type who everyone talks over?Well, not anymore!Become compelling and unforgettable anywhere, anytime with the help of “Communication Skills” by master communicator Brian Holmes!In an age where communication happens mostly through a screen, a lot can get lost in translation. ...

First EditionThis textbook covers the fundamentals of setting up a coaching business. I share tools and techniques that will assist you in launching and running your thriving coaching practice. I approach this topic from coaching, psychology, counseling, marketing, and corporate management perspectives. The following foundational coaching resources are covered in this handbook:Context— Background information, research findings, theory, and ...

Harness Your Digital Empathy and Learn Skills to Be a Better Boss, Employee, and Colleague in a Virtual or Hybrid OfficeHow do you manage a poor performer over Zoom? How do you casually deliver positive feedback via Slack? What’s the most professional use of a gif?Two things are certain with the shift in office structure: First, we will never go back to “the way things were.” Second, we all must learn to live in a virtual workplace. If we are managers, that...

The Boss and The Assistant. It's a basic business relationship, and the structure is easy: The Boss gives orders, and The Assistant obeys.But there's an alternative that's better for both assistant and boss, and it's called ""partnership."" In this eye-opening book, assistants learn how they can break out of old, narrow roles and enjoy working with a boss instead of for a boss. This change liberates creativity and self-confidence, and reveals hidden skills and interests. It also makes an a...

Set ambitious goals—and achieve them.If you read nothing else on high performance, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you build on your strengths, assemble a network that supports your development, and achieve extraordinary results.This book will inspire you to:Activate your leadership mindsetCultivate habits to crush your goalsManage ...