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In Reinvention, Brian Tracy reveals how every one of us is engineered for success, and with the right focus, can remake ourselves and put an end to the chronic stress, unhappiness, and dissatisfaction we might feel in our careers and lives.

This series of short and engaging essays outlines the obstacles to great "who" decisions and offers solutions to address them in a systematic way. Drawing from several decades of experience in global executive search and talent development, as well as the latest management and psychology research, Claudio Fernandez-Araoz offers wisdom and practical advice to improve the choices we make about employees and mentors, business partners and friends, top corporate leaders and even elected officials.

Do work that matters. Productivity isn't just about getting more things done. It's about getting the right things done - the things that count, make a difference, and move the world forward. In our current era of massive overload, this is harder than ever before. So how do you get more of the right things done without confusing mere activity for actual productivity? When we take God's purposes into account, a revolutionary insight emerges. Surprisingly, we see that the way to be productive is to put others first.

The ancient Babylonians were the first people to discover the universal laws of prosperity. In The Richest Man in Babylon, George S. Clason reveals their secrets for creating, growing, and retaining wealth.

Told from the viewpoint of a self-described competition junkie, Compete, Play, Win is a look at the psychology behind the competitive drive, a look at the sociological ramifications of acting on competitive impulses, and a book of advice on how to channel those impulses for personal gain in business, sport, and in life.

Most of us live with the stubborn idea that we'll always have tomorrow to do our most important and valuable work. We fill our days with frantic activity, bouncing from task to task, scrambling to make deadlines and chase the next promotion. But by the end of each day we're often left asking ourselves "did the work I do today really matter?" We feel the ticking of the clock, but we're stuck in first gear, unsure of the path forward and without a road map to guide us.

How do I stand out? How do I become irreplaceable? With a crowded workforce, an unstable job landscape, and the rise of AI, these questions are the ones that everyone either is or should be asking. William Vanderbloemen has asked these questions over the past 15 years while running one of the world’s top executive search firms. Through extensive research of over 30,000 top leaders and proprietary data, Vanderbloemen has identified the 12 habits that the best of the best have in common. Traits such as authenticity, responsiveness, agility, and the ability to problem solve, among others.

In A Minute to Think, Juliet Funt, a globally recognized warrior in the battle against busyness, provides a powerful guide that will give you the permission, framework, and specific direction you need.

With their 1994 international bestseller, Drs. Rick Brinkman and Rick Kirschner armed a civility-starved world with no-nonsense strategies for dealing with difficult people with tact and skill. Since then, the world has changed dramatically: technology designed to bring people closer together has only made it that much harder to avoid "people you can't stand." At best, such people can make life stressful and unpleasant. At worst, they can keep you from achieving important goals.

Sich selber zu Dingen motivieren, die total Spaß machen, ist einfach. Man will es machen - und tut es. Wie ist es aber mit Dingen, zu denen man sich überwinden muss? Wie kann man sich leichter zur Steuererklärung motivieren? Oder zu mehr Sport? Oder endlich mal den Keller aufräumen? In diesem Hörbuch lernst Du jede Menge Werkzeuge kennen, mit denen Du Dich selber in Aktion bringen kannst. Ideen, die Dir helfen Dir selber öfter einen Ruck zu geben und die Dinge anzupacken.

Imagine your advantage in negotiations, decision-making, and leadership if you could teach yourself to see, and evaluate, information that others overlook. The Power of Noticing provides the blueprint for accomplishing precisely that. Max Bazerman, an expert in the field of applied behavioral psychology, draws on three decades of research and his experience instructing Harvard Business School MBAs and corporate executives to teach you how to notice and act on information that may not be immediately obvious.

Do you feel like you're always running, but you never reach the finish line? Like no matter how hard you work or how much you hustle, you still aren't within grasp of your goals? You wish for more time in the day or a more understanding boss or less needy clients. But the truth is, you'll never make real progress towards your goals until you learn to work smarter, not harder. There are some people who seem to always have it together; they get a ton of stuff done each day in a way that seems effortless and superhuman. But these people aren't superhuman.

The Trust Formula will guide you through the research, stories, and specific strategies to move your leads, customers, and audience into action. Creating greater influence, impact, sales, and persuasion requires building trust. Dr. Dan Sullivan will show you the simple strategies to influence the "decision-making" brain every time. Learn the effortless approach to building trust and using authentic integrity to influence today's market. Building genuine trust in a short window of time will separate you from the pack.

Are you here because you've been told you have a 'great voice’? Are you pivoting, just starting out or have you been in the industry for a while and hit a wall? Are you feeling a little lost, isolated, or struggling with consistency? You're in the right place. Twenty-two professionals give their best insights on the voice over industry. Bypass years of trial and error and learn from those that have been where you want to be.

Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience, Josh Davis, director of research at the NeuroLeadership Institute explains clearly that our brains and bodies operate according to complex biological needs that, when leveraged intelligently, can make us incredibly effective. From what and when we eat, to when we tackle tasks or disengage - how we plan our activities has a huge impact on performance. Davis shows us how we can create the conditions for two awesome hours of effective mental performance.

Great leaders inspire action with their words. They spark enthusiasm and commitment. With a single conversation, they can change the direction of someone's life. Everyone wants to be the kind of leader who energizes and mobilizes others - yet too few are. Why is it so challenging to crack the code? studying exactly what inspiring leaders do differently. Informed by quantitative research and thousands of responses from leaders at all levels, she reveals that inspiring communication isn't about grand gestures.

You're never too young to start saving. Manage Your Money Like a Grownup, by best-selling author Sam Beckbessinger, aims to get younger listeners thinking about the basics of money, laying a solid foundation in financial education that most grownups today never had. Informed by discussions with real teens and their parents, this audiobook equips listeners with practical tips for earning and investing money at any age, as well as providing questions to spark lively dinner-table conversations. 

This book covers an incredible variety of strategies, techniques, and lifestyle choices that you can turn into habits so that you can easily live a more fulfilling, enjoyable and successful life! Life is so much better when you have turned the most productive activities into daily habits and you have learned how to easily eliminate your bad habits. Whether you need to change your physical, mental, financial, or eating habits, this book can help you greatly increase the overall quality of your life!

Wer so richtig scheitern will, nimmt sich am besten vor, alles perfekt zu machen. Dann wird im Job nichts je fertig, kein Partner ist gut genug, und selbst im schönsten Karibikurlaub stört noch das Salz auf der Haut und der Sand im Bett. Seien wir ehrlich: Perfektionismus ist ein Arschloch. Er ruiniert dir selbst den größten Erfolg, wenn nicht auch das letzte I-Tüpfelchen ein Diamant ist. Perfektionismus verunsichert, blockiert und zieht dich runter. Doch damit ist jetzt Schluss!

By cultivating executive poise and presence, we not only improve how others see us but enhance our capacity to lead a life of our choosing. While leadership styles may vary, all great leaders are able to connect with others while staying true to themselves. By remaining true to the best aspects of your personality, you, too, will be able to lead effectively in every situation. Leading from Your Best Self delivers a road map for developing the poise, presence, and influence needed to succeed at work and in life.