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Textbook theories of leadership often crumble under real-world pressure. In The Mission of Leadership, retired US Air Force brigadier general Shawn Campbell shares his philosophy of how to fulfill your purpose and lead your team to victory. You'll learn how to develop your Leadership Constitution, avoid value valleys, fail falling forward, prevent groupthink, and go big with loon shots that push your organization past what seems possible.

Brought to you by Penguin. From the author of the global bestseller, The Power of Habit Who and what are supercommunicators? They're the people who can steer a conversation to a successful conclusion. They are able to talk about difficult topics without giving offence. They know how to make...

What is that magic quality that makes some people instantly loved and respected? Everyone wants to be their friend (or, if single, their lover!) In business, they rise swiftly to the top of the corporate ladder. What is their "Midas touch?"

The funny and practical bestseller and global phenomenon that teaches you how to improve your communication skills in relation to four distinct personality types - now fully revised and updated. THE NUMBER 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER OVER 10 MILLION COPIES SOLD Do you ever think you're the only...

33 Strategies of War is a comprehensive guide to the subtle social game of everyday life, informed by the most ingenious and effective military principles in war. It's the I-Ching of conflict, the contemporary companion to Sun Tzu's The Art of War, and is abundantly illustrated with examples from history, including the folly and genius of everyone from Napoleon to Margaret Thatcher, Hannibal to Ulysses S. Grant, movie moguls to samurai swordsmen.

Brought to you by Penguin. TIMELESS PRINCIPLES OF EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP | OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD Captain David Marquet was used to giving orders. In the high-stress environment of the USS Santa Fe, a nuclear-powered submarine, it was crucial his men did their job well. But the ship was...

A fully revised and expanded edition of the runaway bestseller, Surrounded by Idiots—now with more: Content Examples Snark! Master the four basic behavior types and change the way you communicate! Do you ever think you’re the only one making any sense? Or tried to reason with your...

Bloomsbury presents Forgotten Fatherland, written and read by Ben Macintyre 'Startling, dark and absorbing' Independent 'Excellent travel writing: vivid, sympathetic, humorous' Guardian 'Fascinating, provocative and highly eccentric' New York Times _______________________ In 1886 Elisabeth...

But here’s the thing: Pitching isn’t just for salespeople; it’s for anyone with a message, a mission, or a dream. Imagine walking into any conversation, meeting, boardroom, or Zoom call knowing exactly what to say to get the result you want. Whether you’re closing a deal or simply wanting to be heard, your ability to pitch is the difference between missed opportunities and massive success.

The classic guide to bringing out the best in people at their worst - updated with even more can't-standable people! 

The Idioms Collection: Business Edition brings together over ninety of the most widely used business idioms in the English language. Organized into seven practical chapters—from Progress & Performance to Teamwork & Support—each entry gives you everything you need: a clear meaning, a real-world example, guidance on tone and situation, related expressions, and an honest note on where people most commonly go wrong.

In Lead with Trust, leadership expert and HR executive Bart Spence challenges conventional leadership thinking and makes a compelling case for trust as the ultimate driver of people, performance, and sustainable success. Drawing on more than two decades of real-world experience—from corporate boardrooms to ballfields—Spence shows that the quality of our relationships ultimately determines the quality of our leadership and results.

Unleash the potential of your team and revolutionize your leadership approach with "The Leadership Blueprint: A Guide for Building and Leading a High-Performing Team." Dive into the secrets of successful team management, as you discover the art of recruiting, motivating, and retaining top talent.

In a crowded field of business leadership books, Lead With Authority gives managers and founders a clear, practical path to becoming the kind of leader people trust, follow, and respect. Ethan Cole breaks leadership down into usable principles: how to communicate expectations, make decisions under pressure, hold people accountable, and build a culture where performance and trust can grow together. Written in a confident, structured, and motivational style, this book is designed for leaders who want more than theory.

For the high-performing leader who gets results but loses people: an honest guide to leading without intimidation, delegating without reclaiming control, and building relationships that do not require people to brace themselves around you.

Read by the author. When you apply the StoryBrand framework your brand will stand out. Developing that framework to clarify your message and grow your business is about to get a whole lot simpler. . . Since the original publication of Building a StoryBrand, over one million business leaders have...

One wrong move can undercut your message. Believe it or not, our bodies speak louder than our words. Postures, gestures, and expressions convey reams of information - and often not what you'd expect. A smile, for example, is usually considered welcoming. But crook one corner of your mouth higher, and you project superiority, subconsciously chasing other people away. Without Saying a Word explains how even the subtlest motions have meaning.

Do you want to get ahead in life? Climb the ladder to success? Master networker Keith Ferrazzi says the secret is in reaching out to others. As he discovered early in life, what distinguishes highly successful people is the way they use the power of relationships—so that everyone wins. Never Eat Alone: Expanded and Updated lays out the steps and mindset Ferrazzi uses to connect with thousands of colleagues, friends and associates: people he has helped and who have helped him. 

Whether it's among colleagues at lunch or an audience of 1000, a leader's role is to move and inspire others. It's not only the big occasions that test a leader's mettle, but the little ones as well - in a casual conversation in the elevator, in phone calls, or one of many incidental, seemingly "insignificant" interactions in everyday work life. Written by one of the world's leading communications coaches, Speaking as a Leader shows you how to make the most of your daily communications, creating a presence on the job as a genuine and constant leader. 

Brought to you by Penguin. What if charisma could be taught? What you'll find here is practical magic: unique knowledge, drawn from a variety of sciences, revealing what charisma really is and how it works. You'll get both the insights and the techniques you need to apply this knowledge. The...