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Brought to you by Penguin. All of us hit a wall sometimes, in our life and in our jobs. What is getting in the way of your ability to make progress and do good work? We’re accustomed to thinking that we can only pivot in response to an emergency or an existential threat. This book is about how...

Many workers believe that to compete with other top talent they must embrace a culture that rewards long hours and constant connection to work. Businesses and society have encouraged this by endorsing busyness, overwork, and extreme commitment as the most valued traits in workers. But more often it's an implicit contract, a buildup of organizational and cultural norms and the adoption of new technologies that increasingly make it easy to tether people to work. Either way, this workaholic behavior is unhealthy and counterproductive for workers and for organizations. It's time to fight back.

Can goals be easy? What is the secret? Some goals feel difficult. Other goals feel easy to achieve. Why is this? There are many factors that can help us, or sabotage us on our way to achieving our goals. Once we understand these building blocks, we can put them to use to design goals that work for us. Building blocks? Think of them as tools that remove difficulty and enhance achievement. Look at these five common-sense ideas that help. First, humans are short-term thinkers. Our initial goals need short timelines. We also have short-term memories.

Creating a balanced equation where your personal aspirations and professional obligations can coexist is an art. It's a talent that you can master to lead a fulfilling life. However, the idea of perfect balance is different for everyone. What works for you may not work for someone else. So, it's essential to work on your own equation instead of letting external opinions cloud your judgment.

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to go through your life without stress or self-doubt? To have a real sense of inner peace and fulfillment? Now you can - through the three simple principles in this book. Just as they do in their world-renowned workshops, Ariel and Shya Kane teach a refreshingly natural approach to living that is easy to do yet dramatically transformative.

2025 PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD WINNER NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY OPRAH DAILY, ADAM GRANT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE MAGAZINE, AND MORE A revolutionary guide to fixing what’s not working—in systems and processes, organizations and companies, and even in...

Over the last few decades, networking has devolved into an endless series of cattle call events full of open bars and closed fists. Perfect strangers, after a long day at the office, agree to show up and bump into each other, randomly exchanging business pitches for business cards. Needless to say, traditional networking isn't working anymore. For successful 21st century business people, large networking events and the mountains of business cards they produce have become a waste of time and valuable resources.

How to end your financial and emotional struggle as an artist once and for all...Do you call yourself a starving artist? Do you experience a feast or famine cycle? Do you see craft shows as just a “win and lose” avenue? The saying that you will suffer if you’re an artist is not a universal truth. You only need the right strategies to make your creative pursuit fruitful - I and other artists have nailed it. Remember, it’s in our blood. You, gifted soul, rise up and shine. Take heed of these practical steps and allow your talent to flourish and be financially rewarding.

Want to get your emails, DMs, and voicemails replied to more often? Dre Baldwin explains what's not working and what does - and what changes you need to make to your messages, ASAP.

Work’s Not Working… Let’s Fix It is a podcast from The People Space exploring how work is being reinvented – and what that means for HR, leaders and organisations navigating constant change.Hosted by award-winning journalist Siân Harrington, the show examines why so many traditional ways of working are breaking down, from job design and leadership to performance, culture and the role of AI.Through conversations with forward-thinking people leaders, innovators and academics, each episode tackles one clear problem facing work today – and surfaces the ideas, evidence and practical ...

You've spent years mastering the scientific method, but what if succeeding in industry isn't about following a formula? In It's a Game, Not a Formula, scientist and industry veteran David Giltner offers an honest, eye-opening guide for scientists transitioning from academia to the private sector. Drawing from his own 25-year career and countless conversations with fellow scientists, Dr. Giltner shows that thriving in industry isn't about being the smartest person in the room. It's about learning the rules of a different game.

Join Mark Benton — VP of HR with experience at companies like PepsiCo and now McKesson — and Patti Johnson, former CEO, Board member, bestselling author, and strategic coach and advisor — for smart, funny, and real conversations about the things we’re all tired of — and, most importantly, what to do about them.They first worked together at Accenture and now bring their humor, honesty, and experience to topics that hit home — like being addicted to busyness, expecting too much of yourself (and everyone else), and finding your voice.It’s not their first rodeo — which is exactly...

Are you discouraged because your small business is not performing as you had envisioned? Are you stuck and confused about how to turn things around? This audiobook will help you identify where the holes are in your business and show you EXACTLY how to fix them. You'll learn from owners just like you who are seeing real success, growing their companies and living their dream. Think back to when you were so excited about starting your own business. Don't continue spinning your wheels with little to no progress. Your answers are right here and can be surprisingly easy to implement.

Write Your Book on the Side will show you how to write your first nonfiction Kindle book while you're working a full-time job, even if you've never written a book before. You'll learn how to come up with a winning topic, how to choose the right title, and how to publish your book in 10 easy steps.

What if the key to stronger relationships wasn’t speaking better — but listening? What if the bridge between misunderstanding and connection could be built in silence? And what if mastering this one skill could make you a better leader, partner, parent, and human being? In a world that rewards the loudest voice, listening has become a lost art. This book is your guide to reclaiming it — and with it, the power to connect, influence, and lead with authenticity.

This is the 2nd collection of real-life experiences and stories from Lean and Six Sigma practitioners who have spent time at the "gemba" volunteering their skills to help nonprofits and public agencies. They have generously offered to write a chapter about lessons learned and tools they have applied. A great book to share with potential volunteers, or nonprofits wanting to learn more about Lean or Six Sigma applied to their organizations.

Remote but Not Alone: Navigating the Challenges of Working from Home is an honest, down-to-earth guide for anyone who's found themselves overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply exhausted by the realities of remote work. Whether you're juggling deadlines in your pajamas, battling digital fatigue, or missing the small talk of office life, this book offers support that actually feels human. Author Darren Masone draws from relatable experiences to help listeners make sense of the emotional ups and downs that come with working from home.

After writing the first book about why Lean and Six Sigma practitioners should volunteer their skills to help nonprofits, I wanted to give more tangible and real-life examples of how these tools and techniques can be applied. I've reached out to friends and colleagues who are already volunteering their time, and asked them to write a chapter for this first volume, called Lessons Learned from the Gemba.

Women who choose to grow a professional career while raising a family typically have guilt as a steady companion. When at work, they worry about neglecting their children; when at home, they worry about neglecting their work. In this account of her experience as a mom, as well as a corporate executive, Sheila Jordan attacks the guilt head on.

Your home is a bustling location in which everything in it requires attention (included the humans). Taking the time to plan and prep (though at times annoying) will make all the difference in the outcome. The key to sanity is to understand that you are not a machine and that you require downtime as well if you want it to get done. You will get it done (maybe, with a little help). Breathe, pace yourself, and attempt to implement new ways to take care of you, your home, and all the living things within.