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Don't lose sight of the principles of good human capital management and understand that the hierarchy is just a coordination reference. The art of good directing people implies the creation of a healthy working environment, with good quality of life and the possibility of developing the physical and mental health of contributors. Many of us feel that the reason we don’t get more done is because we are lazy. But, the good news is there is a way for you to accomplish more, even if you are a chronic procrastinator or have a hard time starting new habits.

An alarming 39 percent of workers in high-tech companies believe they are depressed, as reported by PC Magazine in December 2018. Seventy-two percent of people who have daily stress and anxiety say it interferes with their lives - anxiety and stress alone have reduced productivity by 56 percent. Previous generations used to say, "Work harder," but we've now learned we must "work smarter." Polak has practiced and tested his methods in hundreds of opportunities. He feels that every individual and business should have these tools, and will share them with us here.

People often convey intended and unintended messages in ways that extend far beyond the words they use. A gesture, a tone, a figure of speech - it's our unconscious biases that speak volumes. When you understand how they are manifested through “micromessages”, you operate a step ahead of everyone. This peerless guide has helped business leaders across more than 300 companies in 35 countries. Now, this new edition has been updated for a world where digital platforms and social upheaval have revolutionized the way we communicate.

Master Todoist: How to Use a Simple App to Create Actionable To-Do Lists will help you rethink your to-do lists. It's easy to begin each day with a lengthy list of tasks without a clear direction of what to focus on first. The truth is: Most to-do lists are a distraction that often cause you to procrastinate on important tasks. Todoist is different because it's specifically designed help you manage all your day-to-day tasks - even if you have to juggle dozens of projects.

Do you want to know how I sold over 100,000 books with no fancy marketing team, no literary agent, no pre-existing list of customers, and zero industry connections? Are you ready to discover how I hit number one best-seller in multiple categories and garnered thousands of five-star ratings and reviews…using a systematic (and honest) approach that can be replicated by any nonfiction author willing to follow the very simple steps? Well, I’m about to tell you.

AWS is being used almost everywhere in the world, from the smallest companies to the most popular and richest companies. With such a wide usage of this service, people who can handle troubleshooting, setups, and adjustments are in extremely high demand. They can use this opportunity to form strong business connections, start a business, or even develop a promising career that will ensure their success. 

As a busy mom with three young kids and a career, number one national best-selling author Christy Wright knows what it’s like to try to do it all and be stretched too thin. After years of running on empty, she realized she had to do something different. It wasn’t just a matter of saying no to a few things. She had to figure out why she felt overwhelmed, overcommitted, and out of balance. Here’s what she discovered: Life balance isn't something you do. It's something you feel. The great news is you can feel balanced - even in your busy life.

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.

You know it when you see it. That rare combination of qualities that makes a truly great leader. Until now, executive presence has been hard to define and even harder to develop. But after years of extensive research, executive coach and best-selling author Suzanne Bates and her team have identified the 15 traits you need to be all the leader you can be.

Women define career success in a wide variety of ways. But whatever a woman's personal definition, if she is in a traditionally male-dominated career - virtually all high status, highly compensated fields - her career is at risk because of pervasive gender stereotypes. This highly practical book makes clear that women don't need to change who they are to succeed in their chosen careers, and they certainly don't need to act more like men.

Don't like how your digital devices have become a disorganized mess? Tired of wasting hours on social media sites like Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, or Twitter? Or do you simply want to live a more simplified life? All these challenges are covered in 10-Minute Digital Declutter: The Simple Habit to Eliminate Technology Overload. Best-selling authors S. J. Scott and Barrie Davenport will show you how to systematically manage all the emails, media, documents, photos, videos, and apps that consume your daily life.

Critically acclaimed author and investigative journalist Jeff Benedict (a Mormon himself) examines these highly successful business execs and discovers how their beliefs have influenced them and enabled them to achieve incredible success. With original interviews and unparalleled access, Benedict shares what truly drives these individuals and the invaluable life lessons from which anyone can benefit.

Procrastination is a silent productivity killer, and its effects are undeniable. Imagine this scenario: a looming project deadline that should be your chance to shine, yet you find yourself wasting precious hours on social media or binge-watching your favorite TV series. As the deadline approaches, panic sets in, and the quality of your work suffers. Procrastination, a silent saboteur of dreams and ambitions, can be overcome. However, practical solutions exist and can be seamlessly integrated into your daily life.

An award-winning journalist, avid reader and new mom, Karma Brown dreamed of writing her first novel. But between diapers and tight deadlines, how could she? For Brown, the answer to this problem was to rise earlier every day and use that time to write. In The 4% Fix, Karma Brown reveals the latest research about time management and goal-setting and shares strategies that have worked for her as well as for others. How will you use this one hour—only 4% of your day—to change your life?

We hear that we must be passionate about only one thing, that 10,000 hours of hard practice is needed to achieve mastery. But in fact most successful people, including Nobel Prize winners, nurture multiple areas of knowledge and activity that feed their central subject. Whether it's making a perfect soufflé, dancing a tango or lighting a fire, when we take the time to cultivate small and quantifiable areas of expertise, we change everything.

This is an audio summary of Essentialism, a book providing strategies on time-management.

Becoming the Boss is a brisk, tech-savvy success manual filled with real-world, actionable tips from an expert. Lindsey Pollak defines what Millennial generation leadership is and draws on original research, her own experience, and interviews with young managers and entrepreneurs to share the secrets of what makes them successful leaders - and shows young professionals how to rise in their own careers.

Have you ever walked away from a conversation full of doubts and insecurities? Do you feel as if you've lost a little ground after every staff meeting? Most of us are either too passive or too aggressive in our business life, and we end up never getting the support, recognition, or respect that we so desire. But this solution-packed program is about to change all that.

We know that the key to getting ahead and launching our ideas is building and sustaining a high-quality and diverse network. But the days of handing out hundreds of business cards at conferences and hoping for the best are over. Our networks need to be both strategic and authentic, made up of real relationships that bring real value. The HBR Guide to Smarter Networking will give you the tools and the confidence you need to make valuable connections, get your ideas off the ground, draw on others' expertise, scope out business opportunities, and land coveted roles.

Work. Sleep. Fitness. Family. Friends. Pick Three. In an increasingly demanding world, we've been told that we can do everything - maintain friendships, devote ourselves to work, spend time with family, stay fit, and get enough sleep. We just need to learn to balance it all. Randi Zuckerberg doesn't believe in being well-balanced. We can't do it all every day, she contends, and trying to do so only leaves us frustrated and feeling inadequate. But we can succeed if we Pick Three.