Put yourself in the driver's seat of your success with tools from time management and planning for the future to conflict and accountability.In The Seven Mindsets of Success, readers will not only explore topics like embracing discomfort, healthy conflict, time management, perspective, safety nets, and future self, but the intrinsic motivation behind their success. They will learn secrets and steps that are easily overlooked in business today. They will we...

Reject The Average Path!The average path for financial advisors is broken. Prospecting too often becomes sales rather than service. Most advisors don’t last and those that do have a long grind ahead of them.There are two paths advisors can take: the average path or the elite path.You can call a lot of people, have as many meetings as possible, and finally create a successful-enough business after ten or so years.Or you can do something diffe...

An expert in business turnaround shares his inspiring approach to problem-solving: "A fascinating read" (Mitt Romney).Visionary leader Greg Brenneman believes that true business success and personal fulfillment are two sides of the same coin. The techniques that will grow your business will also help you achieve a rich, purposeful, and integrated life. Here, Brenneman takes what he's learned from turning around or tuning up many businesses—including Continental Air...

"We are certain we are 'one' person, not a thousand different selves reacting unconsciously to thousands of different stimuli. Everyday Bias is an important guide to seeing oneself the way others might." - Ken Burns, filmmakerTo be human is to be biased. From this simple truth, nationally recognized diversity expert Howard J. Ross explores the biases we each carry within us. Incorporating anecdotes from today's headlines alongside case studies from over 30...

Drawing insights from philosophy, psychology, literature, and theology, a longtime executive business coach explores how and why we make the decisions we doWhy are some of us better than others at committing to a decision? How can we move from indecision and procrastination to smart choices? What are the forces that hold us back and how can we successfully overcome them? The Art of Decision Making explores, analyzes and navigates the idea of volition: “the...

This handbook for developing six crucial habits " should be on every modern leader's desk" (Jeb Blount, bestselling author of People Follow You).While many books focus on developing managerial competencies, most leadership failures are the result of a failure in character, not a failure in competence.But just as you don't get in shape by reading a fitness magazine, you don't become a leader of character by reading a book on character. You have to

Radically Upgrade Your Thinking & Dramatically Increase Your SuccessWhat if there was a way to routinely make smart decisions? What if you could reliably avoid costly mistakes? What if you could remarkably improve your results in all areas of life?Mental trainer and best-selling author Patrik Edblad has helped tens of thousands of readers to think rationally, logically, and effectively. In this book, he lays out a simple, concise, and actionable guide to in...

OVER 600,000 COPIES SOLD!Based on the #1 New York Times bestseller The 5 Love Languages® (over 20 million copies sold)Dramatically improve workplace relationships simply by learning your coworkers’ language of appreciation.This book will give you the tools to create a more positive workplace, increase employee engagement, and reduce staff turnover. How? By teaching you to effectively communicate authentic ...

In a highlight reel, microwave world — you're led to believe success is right around the corner:It's not working.Not only is it not working with your ability to achieve your goals, we've never been more frustrated, stuck, stressed and unfulfilled.Most personal development is all about the big and bold vision, yet these days we're not missing ambition or dreamers...We're missing results and execution.But what if there was a way to shu...

Market mistakes to avoid: "Written for investors at all levels…[a] practical, no-nonsense guide."— Publishers WeeklyOne of Money Week 's Five Best Books of the YearInvestors are tempted daily by misleading or incomplete information. They may make a lucky bet, realize a sizable profit, and find themselves full of confidence. Their next high-stakes gamble might backfire, not only hitting them in the balance sheet but also taking a m...

The average attention span has dropped to 8 seconds. To break through to people, you need to focus on your audience, be slightly different, and deliver with finesse.Every day at work, people do three things: talk, listen, and pretend to listen. Through fast, fun, actionable tips, You've Got 8 Seconds explains what works and what doesn't, what's forgettable and what sticks. With stories, scripts, and examples of good and bad messages, communications expert ...

#1 New York Times bestseller "create[s] a new paradigm for taking control of busy lives . . . offer[ing] a 'principle-centered' approach to time management" ( Library Journal .)Stephen R. Covey's First Things First is the gold standard in time management books. Covey's principle-centered approach for prioritizing gives you time management tips that enable you to make changes and sacrifices needed in order to obtain happiness, and retain a ...