The Ethics of Urgency
When everything feels urgent, how do you decide what truly deserves your time? This book delivers a powerful reframe for anyone drowning in deadlines, emotional labor, and unrelenting demands. Instead of chasing productivity hacks or color-coded calendars, it introduces a field-tested approach rooted in triage borrowed from battlefield medics, not business schools. You ll learn how to assess tasks like wounds: which ones need attention now, which can wait, and which must be left behind. For the overwhelmed professional, the exhausted caregiver, or the chronic over-committer, this is your permission to stop reacting and start prioritizing under pressure with precision and purpose. You ll discover: A new lens for strategic task prioritization that honors your limits without compromising your values How to make decisions under stress using a triage-inspired method that cuts through chaos Why saying no is not selfish but a form of ethical decision-making in productivity How to build a personal task triage system that turns overwhelm into clarity The mental model that separates noise from signal and guilt from responsibility This book doesn t teach you how to do it all. It teaches you how to decide what matters most when you can t. Whether you re seeking productivity for burnout prevention, looking to reclaim time for deep focus, or learning how to manage urgent tasks without collapsing, this guide offers a grounded, human approach to living with intent. If you re ready to stop firefighting and start choosing with confidence, this is the clarity you ve been missing. Learn how to say no with integrity and finally protect the space for what truly deserves your attention.
WORK Then PLACE
Is your workplace built for how we work today-or stuck in the way we worked yesterday?The world of work changed overnight in 2020, when COVID-19 forced millions of corporate employees to work from home-yet many organizations have still not adapted to the new standards of modern work. Since then, we've lived through the Great Work From Home Experiment, the Great Resignation, the Great Reshuffle, and now find ourselves grappling with the Age of AI. While most workplace debates still focus on where people work, the more important question is how work actually happens, and how places support work.WORK then PLACE redefines the workplace for the 21st century. The modern workplace isn't a fixed location, but an ecosystem of behaviors, systems, and environments tailored to the unique attributes of your organization. This book provides a clear and adaptable guide to developing a workplace strategy that aligns with business goals, helps employees thrive at work, and evolves alongside your company.With WORK then PLACE, you'll learn how to: Distinguish between the work your company does and the places (physical, digital, and experiential) that support it.Develop a workplace strategy that centers workflows and the people who power them.Use practical frameworks and decision-making methods to define and evolve your approach.Navigate hybrid work, AI shifts, cultural transformation, and the growing demand for adaptability and purpose.Measure effectiveness and drive meaningful change that enables employee success, rather than just requiring compliance.What you won't find in WORK then PLACE: Prescriptive formulas, nostalgia for the pre-pandemic Before Times, justification for half-baked RTO policies, or stale remote vs. office debates. The conversation has evolved. Our approaches must, too.Written by workplace transformation and employee experience experts Sara Escobar and Corinne Murray, WORK then PLACE distills decades of real-world experience into an approachable, provocative guide for anyone shaping work and workplaces today. WORK then PLACE helps you build a workplace strategy that is structured as an organizational strategy, not just a real estate one. Better workplaces help companies become more effective, more adaptive, and more human. It all starts with understanding how we work now.Modern work needs modern strategies. Create yours with WORK then PLACE!Sara Escobar utilizes knowledge built over her 20-year career leading Workplace for global companies, including CBRE, Riot Games, Netflix, Honey, and Hulu. She holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Development from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor's in Communications from the University of Oregon. She is also the Founder and President of Wielding Workplace, a consultancy that supplies solutions to corporate workplace challenges and fractional workplace leadership. Corinne Murray is a work futurist, workplace strategist, and writer with 15 years of experience in organizational change, employee experience, and workplace transformation. She has led initiatives for companies including WeWork, American Express, RXR, Gensler, and CBRE. As the Founder and Chief Transformation Strategist of AGATE, Corinne helps organizations navigate the evolving nature of work by aligning people, systems, and technology, particularly in the context of hybrid work, four-day workweeks, and emerging AI tools.
Unsung Heroines of Business
Behind every successful woman in business lies a story-one of resilience, courage, and the relentless pursuit of possibility. These are the women who rise above challenges, carve new paths, and quietly yet powerfully change the landscape of leadership.Whether you're an entrepreneur building from scratch, an executive navigating boardrooms, or a nonprofit leader championing change, your journey is marked by grit, wisdom, and moments of daring that deserve to be told.Unsung Heroines of Business shines a light on the women who: Break barriers and redefine what leadership looks likeBalance ambition with personal commitments, often against the oddsInspire future generations to dream bigger and reach higherThis book is for every woman who has ever dared to believe in herself-who has pushed past doubters, setbacks, and ceilings that once felt unbreakable.Unsung Heroines are not just leaders. They are trailblazers, visionaries, and role models whose stories prove that strength, heart, and persistence can change the world.
The Chief Event Officer's Playbook
For organizations that want to create real impact, there's a new strategic role in the senior leadership team. CEvOs design events that are transformational, and this is how they do it.
WORK Then PLACE
Is your workplace built for how we work today-or stuck in the way we worked yesterday?The world of work changed overnight in 2020, when COVID-19 forced millions of corporate employees to work from home-yet many organizations have still not adapted to the new standards of modern work. Since then, we've lived through the Great Work From Home Experiment, the Great Resignation, the Great Reshuffle, and now find ourselves grappling with the Age of AI. While most workplace debates still focus on where people work, the more important question is how work actually happens, and how places support work.WORK then PLACE redefines the workplace for the 21st century. The modern workplace isn't a fixed location, but an ecosystem of behaviors, systems, and environments tailored to the unique attributes of your organization. This book provides a clear and adaptable guide to developing a workplace strategy that aligns with business goals, helps employees thrive at work, and evolves alongside your company.With WORK then PLACE, you'll learn how to: Distinguish between the work your company does and the places (physical, digital, and experiential) that support it.Develop a workplace strategy that centers workflows and the people who power them.Use practical frameworks and decision-making methods to define and evolve your approach.Navigate hybrid work, AI shifts, cultural transformation, and the growing demand for adaptability and purpose.Measure effectiveness and drive meaningful change that enables employee success, rather than just requiring compliance.What you won't find in WORK then PLACE: Prescriptive formulas, nostalgia for the pre-pandemic Before Times, justification for half-baked RTO policies, or stale remote vs. office debates. The conversation has evolved. Our approaches must, too.Written by workplace transformation and employee experience experts Sara Escobar and Corinne Murray, WORK then PLACE distills decades of real-world experience into an approachable, provocative guide for anyone shaping work and workplaces today. WORK then PLACE helps you build a workplace strategy that is structured as an organizational strategy, not just a real estate one. Better workplaces help companies become more effective, more adaptive, and more human. It all starts with understanding how we work now.Modern work needs modern strategies. Create yours with WORK then PLACE!Sara Escobar utilizes knowledge built over her 20-year career leading Workplace for global companies, including CBRE, Riot Games, Netflix, Honey, and Hulu. She holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Development from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor's in Communications from the University of Oregon. She is also the Founder and President of Wielding Workplace, a consultancy that supplies solutions to corporate workplace challenges and fractional workplace leadership. Corinne Murray is a work futurist, workplace strategist, and writer with 15 years of experience in organizational change, employee experience, and workplace transformation. She has led initiatives for companies including WeWork, American Express, RXR, Gensler, and CBRE. As the Founder and Chief Transformation Strategist of AGATE, Corinne helps organizations navigate the evolving nature of work by aligning people, systems, and technology, particularly in the context of hybrid work, four-day workweeks, and emerging AI tools.
Resurgent
A practical handbook examining how established businesses can use their unique advantages to fight back and win in a digital arena too often dominated by tech start-ups, disruptors and unicorns. The big tech companies (Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft) have had an enormous impact on our everyday lives. A new wave of start-ups in the tech sector has dominated the press and swallowed up huge amounts of investment. But what about those established companies in the traditional parts of the world's economies, from energy, industrial and consumer goods to travel and health? They rarely got a mention. Everyone was talking about the disrupters - the start-ups and the entrepreneurs - and not about the incumbents. This book is a call for a reality check. For at the core of our established companies are capabilities and qualities that remain highly relevant in the digital age. They are often market leaders for very good reasons - they know their customers and markets well, and they have great product, sales and marketing expertise. They are operationally savvy and financially strong, with deep insights into areas of expertise that no one else has, giving them a unique advantage. John Fallon and Julian Birkinshaw have come to a clear conclusion: incumbents are not going quietly into that dark night. Organizations will need to jettison their analogue baggage and infrastructure and embrace digital transformation. They will survive and they will prosper. And this shows how they are doing it.
The Joy of CEHX
Take your CEHX to the next level.What do you get when you combine the essentials of business success - Customer, Employee, and Human eXperience? Great CEHX.Too many new businesses are built to fail. Too many established brands squander their potential and stunt their growth. Too many leaders and business owners overrate their own performance, misunderstanding what great CEHX entails. Not anymore!CEHX-pert and clinical psychotherapist Aileen Day provides the tough love you need to take business by the balls and create an unforgettable - for the right reasons! - customer, employee, and human experience. The Joy of CEHX gives you the casual hook-up to: Create a smooth and satisfying customer experience journey that keeps people coming back for moreCultivate a thriving company culture that produces brand advocates at every level of your organisationAvoid the pitfalls of scaling and grow your brand the right way (create a shower and a grower)Take your brand to the next level by embracing modern tech and trends, including gamificationTune into the desires of the humans who can make your business a brand as you deliver a deeply satisfying customer, employee, and human experience that strengthens your profits and supports your success. Start delivering top-tier CEHX that propels you towards the pinnacle of the customer experience pyramid, produces employees who are avid brand ambassadors, and leverages the all-important human elements of modern business. Because at the end of the day, CEHX sells.aileenday.com.au
The Chief Event Officer's Playbook
For organizations that want to create real impact, there's a new strategic role in the senior leadership team. CEvOs design events that are transformational, and this is how they do it.
The Joy of CEHX
Take your CEHX to the next level.What do you get when you combine the essentials of business success - Customer, Employee, and Human eXperience? Great CEHX.Too many new businesses are built to fail. Too many established brands squander their potential and stunt their growth. Too many leaders and business owners overrate their own performance, misunderstanding what great CEHX entails. Not anymore!CEHX-pert and clinical psychotherapist Aileen Day provides the tough love you need to take business by the balls and create an unforgettable - for the right reasons! - customer, employee, and human experience. The Joy of CEHX gives you the casual hook-up to: Create a smooth and satisfying customer experience journey that keeps people coming back for moreCultivate a thriving company culture that produces brand advocates at every level of your organisationAvoid the pitfalls of scaling and grow your brand the right way (create a shower and a grower)Take your brand to the next level by embracing modern tech and trends, including gamificationTune into the desires of the humans who can make your business a brand as you deliver a deeply satisfying customer, employee, and human experience that strengthens your profits and supports your success. Start delivering top-tier CEHX that propels you towards the pinnacle of the customer experience pyramid, produces employees who are avid brand ambassadors, and leverages the all-important human elements of modern business. Because at the end of the day, CEHX sells.aileenday.com.au
So, You Want To Be An Inventor . . .
This book is a discussion of the author's experience with inventions, securing patents and trademarks. The author holds several patents and trademarks. This is not a Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 book, but rather a beginner's guide to the commitments which the author believes from his experience that the reader will need to be seriously dedicated.
The Only One in the Room
"Only One in the Room is not only a terrific book about communication, it's also an invaluable field guide for navigating leadership, difference, and authenticity in a world that too often rewards conformity and punishes individuality." - Stephen Covey, Author of "Trust and Inspire"Have you ever walked into a room-whether it's your first team meeting, a high-stakes boardroom, or a C-suite strategy session-and felt like you didn't quite belong?Maybe you're the youngest professional at the table, the only woman in a room full of men, or the leader whose perspective challenges the dominant voice. That experience of being "the only one" is more common than you think-and it can leave even the most talented professionals feeling overlooked, undervalued, or unheard.The Only One in the Room, leadership and communication expert Denise "DT" Thomas reveals that being the "only one" isn't a disadvantage-it's your competitive edge. Drawing from more than two decades in Fortune 100 companies and her work as Founder of The Effective Communication Coach, Denise shares stories, proven strategies, and practical frameworks that will empower you to: Gain recognition for your ideas and contributions so your impact is visible at every level.Turn self-doubt into authentic communication strengths that elevate your influence.Bridge cultural and generational divides to build trust, connection, and alignment across teams.Develop an executive presence rooted in clarity, confidence, and credibility.Lead with authenticity by creating environments where you-and others-belong and thrive.Imagine stepping into any room-whether you're just starting out, managing a growing team, or shaping strategy at the executive level-knowing your voice will be heard, respected, and remembered.The Only One in the Room is your blueprint to transform difference into distinction and presence into power. Whether you're climbing the ladder or leading from the top, this book will equip you to own your voice, elevate your influence, and lead with the confidence that you are exactly where you're meant to be.
How To Win The Business War
BEWARE: SOME KNIGHTS IN SHINING ARMOUR MAY BE IMPOSTERS WRAPPED IN TIN FOIL!When it comes to business, we all need a knight in shining armour. However, what I've come to realise during my 40 plus years of business ownership is that some of these knights are not the real thing. Many are imposters wrapped in tin foil!In 2020, during the global pandemic, I decided to write a series of articles providing advice to the small business community. I wanted to share my knowledge and experience with others in a meaningful way.The online success of these articles led to the creation of this book, in which I am delighted to include one hundred of these articles. Packed with advice, each article is guaranteed to add value to your business.Why? Because they are based on principles that I know work. Principles I have used myself.If you read this book and take on board the strategies, your business will go from strength to strength.I am Richard Knight, your knight in shining armour.I promise there is no tin foil here!
Making Money Work
Here's an inspirational and approachable version of your book description for Making Money Work: Careers and the New Economy: Ready to shape a future where money works for you, not against you? Making Money Work: Careers and the New Economy is your no-nonsense guide to building a life of freedom and possibility-no matter where you're starting from.Inside, you'll uncover how to: Break free from old money hang-ups and rewrite your story.Create budgets that truly align with your life and goals.Build smart saving habits that secure your future.Invest with confidence and watch your money grow-all starting with small steps.Unlock new ways to earn, from side gigs to passive income.Master financial tools and keep your progress on trackBut this isn't just another finance manual. It's an invitation to see money in a whole new light: as a tool for impact, growth, and self-expression. With easy-to-follow advice, real-world examples, and a refreshingly positive outlook, this book will help you transform your relationship with money-so your finances empower your dreams and never hold you back.It's time to take control, dream bigger, and make money truly work for you.
Collaborate Better
Discover how to apply relationship science to make every workplace collaboration less painful and more productive - in just 6 minutes!
Transformational Communication
In a world of profound change and where every message shapes perception, the most influential and impactful leaders are those who communicate with purpose, power and presence. This book is your guide to becoming a truly transformational communicator; one who builds trust, ignites action and leaves a lasting legacy. Inside, you'll discover the secrets of transformational communication, including how to: master high-stakes communication no matter the audience, context or settingharness the power of storytelling to connect deeply and move people to actionshape a bold leadership narrative grounded in identity, purpose and visionleverage proven frameworks to craft resonant messages and narrativesengage stakeholders and lead change with clarity and convictioncommand a room with aligned verbal and non-verbal language Through practical strategies, research-backed insights and real-world examples, you'll learn how to craft messages that resonate, to navigate complex communication landscapes with confidence and to build enduring influence.Whether you're a business, government, not-for-profit or community leader, this book will help you step into your highest potential as a communicator and, in doing so, become the kind of leader the world needs now.
The EQ Prescription
Health-care professionals-clinicians, nurses, students-have dedicated countless hours to and made endless sacrifices for their careers, yet too many face dissatisfaction and exit early due to the overwhelming pressures of the system, many of which are out of their control. Unfortunately, standard healthy habits like eating and sleeping well and exercising aren't enough. The remedy? Putting yourself first using The EQ Prescription.Dr. Mickey Lebowitz, a certified endocrinologist and emotional intelligence expert, offers and guides you through a transformative, groundbreaking concept: the Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Zone. This framework provides practical, easy-to-use strategies that can be utilized in real time, especially when the heat is on, and is designed to help you navigate the high-stress demands of health care, allowing you to stay emotionally and physically well so you can be your best and give your best. The benefits are enormous: greater job fulfillment, better patient satisfaction and outcomes, enhanced leadership, and reduced risk of malpractice and burnout. If you're ready to thrive in health care, managing yourself through its inescapable pain points, while delivering exceptional patient care and deservedly enjoying both your professional and personal life, The EQ Prescription is written for you.
Regenerate
In today's hyper-connected world, no workplace challenge looms larger than the generational divide--yet few leaders know how to bridge it. In this revised and expanded version of her book ReGenerate, national speaker and "generational translator" Jessica Stollings teams up with former college professor and Gen Z expert Dr. Karah Sprouse to answer the questions: What are we building, how can it be better, and how can we do it together? Are sneakers appropriate workplace attire? Should success be measured by hours or outcomes? How many exclamation marks are too many in an email? These everyday questions reveal deeper generational divides in values, communication, and expectations. As workplaces evolve in demographics, structure, and technology, much about how we relate and communicate has been lost in translation. From Boomers to Millennials, Gen Xers to Gen Z, clashing perspectives can spark tension--or unlock powerful collaboration.Six years after releasing the first edition of ReGenerate, Jessica Stollings--with over two decades of experience studying generations--has joined forces with Dr. Karah Sprouse. Together, they expand and update this important work with new chapters focused on Gen Z and introducing Gen Alpha, new data and research, as well as information addressing how COVID-19 has reshaped generational dynamics and why this matters today. Blending real-world stories, research, and interviews, ReGenerate Empowering Generations to Work With (and Not Against) Each Other is a timely must-read for business leaders, executives, students, and anyone looking to create a more efficient, diverse, multigenerational work environment. ReGenerate will help readers: Identify the root causes of generational disconnect Establish a framework for dissolving workplace tensionUse actionable tools to improve communication and employee engagement Align around a shared mission and vision Turn generational differences into a competitive advantage Whether you're a CEO navigating cultural change, an HR leader revamping team dynamics, or a student preparing to enter the workforce, ReGenerate provides the tools to lead with empathy, communicate with clarity, and collaborate across generations. It's about more than just understanding each other; it's about leveraging the strengths of all generations so that organizations thrive, grow, and ReGenerate.-- "ReGenerate" (9/3/2025 12:00:00 AM)
The secrets of my millionaire mind
The Secrets of My Millionaire Mind: 365 entrepreneurial reflections for personal and business success is more than a book - it's a flight plan for those seeking consistent results.Drawing on decades of experience as a lawyer, investor and entrepreneur, Faustino Júnior delivers 365 practical reflections on strategy, execution, an long-term thinking.It's a daily call to action for those ready to stop reacting and start building. Start from where you are. But don't wait - Success starts now.
Everything I Want To Tell My Kids About Business, But I'll Be Dead By The Time They Ask
As my career progressed, I realized that the early years' tasks were "do this, do that," for which my college and graduate courses prepared me. As my job responsibilities increased continually, I realized there was a whole new skill set that I had to acquire. For example, I had to manage people, create change, style-flex with everyone, resolve conflicts, become a leader, utilize the optimum process for making the right decisions, develop a plan to remain in balance, learn how to flourish in a complex corporate environment, determine what are the "critical success factors" for each of my jobs, develop an optimum company strategy (and then create a culture to match), develop action plans to improve underperforming operations, implement tactics to secure that next job promotion, and most importantly, learn how to achieve highest excellence in work habits, actions, and results; and carefully plan and implement my career steps. These new processes and principles I developed for my career became the basis for the book I wrote for my children. Results At age twenty-five, I was earning salary/bonus of $16,000. By age forty, my annual salary/bonus was $1.6 million. My job at that time was senior vice president and office of chief executive. My two children and son-in-law (now in their thirties) read my book in 2003, and it helped their careers greatly. Their present job titles are the following: Chief Operating Officer/Head of Trading and Risk Management for a Hedge fund Managing Director for an Investment Bank. CEO for an upscale restaurant chain. Final Thought By utilizing the processes and principles covered in my book, your job progress will become continually easier and clearer; it will be your "guide" for achieving success. PS, my book also includes brief stories from my three years of taxi driving in New York City. The reason for the taxi stories was to keep my kids' interest in reading the book (just to read the next "crazy" taxi story)! Highlights from five book reviews: "The book provided a compact view of one executive's journey and the skills, tools, and principles he needed for success - the ones not taught in college." "This book is truly a must read for anyone wanting to achieve success in their careers....it has something in it for everyone - whether you are fresh out of school, embarking on a new career, or trying to take your career to the next level." "This is a book that I am going to give to my kids. The principles and processes covered in the book will be a major part of their 'guide' for achieving career success." "Through this book, Steve Koskinas serves as the ultimate life and career coach! I wish that I could have encountered this book 20 years ago!" "This book does a masterful job describing how to progress in one's career. I have read a number of books on management principles and effective leadership and none of them provided a clear and easy to follow path to success as this book does for the reader." See inside back cover for full reviews.
The Common Excuses of the Comfortable Compromiser
Comfortable compromisers block the way of anyone trying to change anything. This is your field guide to their common excuses. Now you can recognise them, understand them and overcome their opposition. We live in the age of the compromiser. Political, business and personal life all echo with the sound of compromise. We know we need to change, but we can't because we fear we have too much to lose. This is a fundamental paradox facing human society. Comfortable compromisers often control the most significant power bases and since the current situation serves them well, they have little interest or incentive to listen to arguments for change. Reading The Common Excuses of the Comfortable Compromiser you will find yourself identifying with both compromiser and advocate for change, and gain a fresh insight into the need for innovative and pristine ideas on which to base our interactions as a society.,
It's Just Business
We've heard it before, in some form or another: It's nothing personal, it's just business. While they claim it is meant to be reassuring, this phrase couldn't be further from the truth. It's a lie and a form of abuse. Abusers hide behind it, enabling them to perpetuate their toxic behaviour and avoid uncomfortable interactions. "It's just business" has morphed into a pervasive culture, affecting people's personal and professional lives. Author Dave Peters has seen-and experienced-what inevitably follows: feeling confused, victimized, and powerless. But after years of seeing this abuse firsthand, Dave developed the techniques to overcome it and teach his clients to do the same. And now you can too.Through research, anecdotes, and scenarios, It's Just Business: P.S. You're an A$$hole shares invaluable insights on how the "it's just business" culture came to be, who says and perpetuates its use, and why it exists. Following a directed step-by-step approach, readers will learn how to identify abusive behaviour, develop the necessary skills to overcome it, and take back their power. Candid and practical, It's Just Business shows how to eliminate toxicity in the workplace and create an environment where everyone feels safe and can rise to their potential. But more than that, this self-help guide calls out abusive behaviour patterns and shows that workers will no longer tolerate the exploitation pervading business culture today.
It's Just Business
We've heard it before, in some form or another: It's nothing personal, it's just business. While they claim it is meant to be reassuring, this phrase couldn't be further from the truth. It's a lie and a form of abuse. Abusers hide behind it, enabling them to perpetuate their toxic behaviour and avoid uncomfortable interactions. "It's just business" has morphed into a pervasive culture, affecting people's personal and professional lives. Author Dave Peters has seen-and experienced-what inevitably follows: feeling confused, victimized, and powerless. But after years of seeing this abuse firsthand, Dave developed the techniques to overcome it and teach his clients to do the same. And now you can too.Through research, anecdotes, and scenarios, It's Just Business: P.S. You're an A$$hole shares invaluable insights on how the "it's just business" culture came to be, who says and perpetuates its use, and why it exists. Following a directed step-by-step approach, readers will learn how to identify abusive behaviour, develop the necessary skills to overcome it, and take back their power. Candid and practical, It's Just Business shows how to eliminate toxicity in the workplace and create an environment where everyone feels safe and can rise to their potential. But more than that, this self-help guide calls out abusive behaviour patterns and shows that workers will no longer tolerate the exploitation pervading business culture today.
Writing Rediscovered
Reframe Your Ideas About Writing. Reclaim Your Power as a Writer. In Writing Rediscovered, author and writing scholar Elizabeth Wardle invites you to transform your approach to writing through nine powerful "threshold concepts." These foundational ideas will reshape how you think, feel, and act as a writer. Rather than offering generic writing tips, this book dives deep into what's holding you back from seeing yourself as a writer. You'll challenge your beliefs about what writing is, who can be a writer, and what makes writing "good." Dr. Wardle helps you reflect on past experiences with writing instruction and replace damaging ideas with more productive ones. Writing Rediscovered blends decades of research with accessible, interactive methods, offering practical tools to help you reshape your writing identity. Whether you're writing reports, emails, or poetry, this book will change how you approach writing. Inside the Book: Research-based strategies for building writing confidence and understanding your relationship with writing. Insights into how your experiences, emotions, body, and tools influence your writing process. Reflective activities to actively engage you in transforming your writing life. Exercises for developing your personal writing process and toolkit. Guidance for creating a Writer's Manifesto to shape your writing going forward. From the author of Writing About Writing--the groundbreaking textbook that revolutionized college writing instruction--Writing Rediscovered dismantles harmful myths about writing. As Director of the Howe Center for Writing Excellence at Miami University, Elizabeth Wardle brings decades of experience helping writers of all kinds redefine their relationship with writing. It's time to reframe your writing. Reclaim your voice. And rediscover the power of your words.
Logic & Language
You can't engineer culture with reason and design.As decisions spread, they're already translated. As ideas land, they're already filtered. As strategies stick, they're already framed.Logic & Language begins where most leadership books stop: with the maps people silently carry. These maps are drawn from bias, story, habit, and half-remembered truths - and they shape every decision and interaction long before leaders present their strategies.In this practical and powerful second volume of NLP Mastery for Leaders, Paul O'Neill shows how culture shifts not through command, but through meaning. Leaders will learn how to: Surface hidden maps with precision questions.Expose the scaffolding beneath assumptions.Frame narratives that invite - not coerce.Reframe perspectives so coherence returns without force.This isn't about clever rhetoric. It's about alignment. Because the challenge isn't what's said. It's how meaning is made.Culture lives between us. It cannot be redesigned. Mostly concealed, it is revealed in language. And through language, it can move in new directions.Paul O'Neill equips leaders to decode complexity and guide systems with insight and precision. He is the author of the Neuro-Resilience Skills series and Adaptive Wisdoms.If you want to lead in complexity, don't start with plans. Start with language.
Get That Promotion
From making a good impression to dealing with difficult people, from building external relations to acing your online presence, here are all the skills you need to get that promotion - in just 6 minutes!
The Storyteller's Advantage
A practical guide to unlocking the secrets of great storytelling that will give any business leader an edge against the competition For decades, the business world has been content with leaders who drive profits and make strategic decisions. But in today's ultracompetitive world, that is simply not enough. The ability to tell a compelling story about your product or service is no longer just a competitive advantage--it's a requirement. In The Storyteller's Advantage, investor, startup advisor, and former business journalist Christina Farr reveals the secrets of business leaders who inspire, entertain, and empathize through the art of storytelling. Farr offers an inside look at the greatest storytelling CEOs, whose narrative abilities enable them to raise more capital, retain more talent, and make their brands more memorable. With empirical research and candid commentary, Farr explores how these leaders developed their stories, breaks down the narratives that are resonating in today's workplaces, and shares practical advice on how to deliver the most compelling message. Practical and approachable, The Storyteller's Advantage will help any business leader to tap into their ultimate superpower--telling a great story.
Storytelling with Data
How do you turn a forgettable graph into a compelling data story? For more than a decade, the team at storytelling with data has helped leading organizations and countless professionals transform their business communications into action-inspiring narratives. Now, they're bringing the best of those lessons to you--in the beloved before-and-after format synonymous with their popular workshops. Through twenty powerful makeovers, watch ineffective charts evolve into engaging visuals that captivate, inform, and lead to smarter decisions. World-renowned data storytellers Mike Cisneros, Alex Velez, and SWD founder Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic guide you through proven methods to strengthen your communications, sharing the thought process behind each redesign so you can confidently apply the concepts to your work. Building on core principles from the international bestseller storytelling with data, refined through thousands of workshops, they demonstrate the straightforward, intentional changes--like simplifying visuals, eliminating clutter, and emphasizing key insights--that will transform your graphs and slides from the expected to the extraordinary. In storytelling with data: before and after, you'll learn how to: Structure stories that connect with your audience Create visuals that clarify complex information Apply color, layout, and design to focus attention on what matters most Overcome common challenges like time constraints and poorly designed templates Craft narratives that make an impact and influence outcomes Every page of storytelling with data: before and after is packed with insights drawn from real-world experience, distilled into easy-to-implement strategies. No matter your role, experience level, or comfort with data, you'll learn practical lessons you can apply right away. Each transformation delivers meaningful takeaways to help you create data stories that resonate--and get results. This book is your ultimate blueprint for turning graphs into persuasive, decision-driving stories.
Mastering Networking
Mastering Networking isn't just another job search book, it's a wake-up call.If you've been endlessly applying online, tweaking your CV for every role, and hearing nothing but silence, you're not alone. The truth is, the job market has changed, and your approach needs to change with it.Today, opportunity doesn't come to those who apply blindly. It comes to those who are visible, connected, and take control of their careers through meaningful networking. The candidate experience is broken. Algorithms rule. Applications vanish into black holes. But behind the noise lies the Connected Job Market, where decisions are made before jobs are even posted. You're only a few conversations away.Inside, you'll learn how companies actually hire and how to reverse-engineer the process to your advantage. Discover how to self-promote authentically, even if you hate "networking." Learn to build a standout LinkedIn profile, use the right keywords, and tell compelling stories that make hiring managers remember you. You'll also master how to navigate interviews and get to "yes" faster, even in tough panel settings.Most importantly, you'll learn how to build genuine relationships, online and in person, and how to dig the well before you need it. From reframing rejection to building long-term leverage, this book gives you the tools, mindset, and strategies to stand out and land the job you deserve.Whether job hunting, career shifting, or done being ghosted-this is your guide to taking back control and opening doors that wouldn't open on their own.Stop waiting. Start connecting. Your next opportunity is closer than you think.
Upgrade Your Leadership
LEADERSHIP IS A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATIONBut what if it feels like all you are doing is putting out fires and managing chaos?Seasoned business coach and entrepreneur Eric Pfeiffer knows what leaders want-they want to feel comfortable in their skin and confident in their role. They want a team that works well together to: communicatemake decisionsengage in conflictlearngrowand solve problems.Enter the Leadership Operating System: a collection of tools-or simple, repeatable pathways- that will transform you, your team, and the culture of your workplace. Follow Eric as he teaches each of these proven tools with empathy and wisdom, using memorable visuals and real-life examples. Upgrade your leadership and watch your business thrive!BONUS: This book comes with a free, downloadable companion guide containing actionable worksheets, additional insights, and exclusive resources to accelerate your progress.
Logic & Language
You can't engineer culture with reason and design.As decisions spread, they're already translated. As ideas land, they're already filtered. As strategies stick, they're already framed.Logic & Language begins where most leadership books stop: with the maps people silently carry. These maps are drawn from bias, story, habit, and half-remembered truths - and they shape every decision and interaction long before leaders present their strategies.In this practical and powerful second volume of NLP Mastery for Leaders, Paul O'Neill shows how culture shifts not through command, but through meaning. Leaders will learn how to: Surface hidden maps with precision questions.Expose the scaffolding beneath assumptions.Frame narratives that invite - not coerce.Reframe perspectives so coherence returns without force.This isn't about clever rhetoric. It's about alignment. Because the challenge isn't what's said. It's how meaning is made.Culture lives between us. It cannot be redesigned. Mostly concealed, it is revealed in language. And through language, it can move in new directions.Paul O'Neill equips leaders to decode complexity and guide systems with insight and precision. He is the author of the Neuro-Resilience Skills series and Adaptive Wisdoms.If you want to lead in complexity, don't start with plans. Start with language.
Negotiation + Influence = Success
What if three minutes a day could transform your career?Negotiating effectively and exerting influence are crucial skills that can feel overwhelming.Negotiation + Influence = Success: Quick Lessons to Help You Win in Corporate Life solves this problem with a series of bite-sized practical lessons that you can apply immediately.With over 25 years of experience across top global firms and business schools, Giuseppe Conti shares proven techniques to build rapport, create value, and influence others with integrity. Whether you are negotiating a deal, asking for a raise or strengthening key relationships, this book offers powerful insights that you can apply immediately via small daily improvements.
Love as a Change Strategy
A Bold, Human-Centered Guide to Leading Change That Actually Works What if your biggest barrier to change isn't strategy, but humanity? In Love as a Change Strategy, the team behind the Wall Street Journal bestseller Love as a Business Strategy is back--with an urgent, deeply human follow-up. This isn't another dry playbook on change management. It's a wake-up call for leaders who are tired of fear-fueled cultures, toxic "transformation," and surface-level solutions. The truth? Most change fails because people resist what they don't trust--and leaders aren't willing to change themselves first. That's where this book begins. Part memoir, part practical guide, and part leadership journey, Love as a Change Strategy takes readers inside one company's brutally honest transformation story. Through powerful storytelling, actionable tools, and sharp insights, the authors reveal what happens when you lead change from a place of love--not fear. Inside, you'll discover: Why most change efforts collapse--and how to fix them Real stories of failure, ego, and redemption from the authors' own leadership team A people-first framework to lead adaptive change in any organization The change principles that build trust, accountability, and forward momentum How to confront resistance, navigate chaos, and make love your change strategy If you're leading change (or trying to survive one), this book is your roadmap. Raw, honest, and transformational--Love as a Change Strategy is the leadership reset we all need.
Remarkable Speaking Workbook
Remarkable Speaking is an immersive, experiential learning approach that guides you through incremental exercises designed to stimulate neural pathways and build lasting behaviors. Based on the principles of effective communication, the workbook's highly adaptable drills provide actionable steps, pro tips, and the tools you need to speak anywhere, anytime, and for any event with confidence, clarity, and influence.When you embody your voice and your vision, you can change the world.
Over Work
"Brigid Schulte is a vital voice on the future of work, and her carefully researched book lights the way to fewer hours, less stress, and more meaning."―Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the podcast WorkLife From the New York Times bestselling author of Overwhelmed, a deeply reported exploration of why American work isn't working and how our lives can be made more meaningful Following Overwhelmed, Brigid Schulte's groundbreaking examination of time management and stress, the prizewinning journalist now turns her attention to the greatest culprit in America's quality-of-life crisis: the way our economy and culture conceive of work. Americans across all demographics, industries, and socioeconomic levels report exhaustion, burnout, and the wish for more meaningful lives. This full-system failure in our structure of work affects everything from gender inequality to domestic stability, and it even shortens our lifespans. Drawing on years of research, Schulte traces the arc of our discontent from a time before the 1980s, when work was compatible with well-being and allowed a single earner to support a family, until today, with millions of people working multiple hourly jobs or in white-collar positions where no hours are ever off duty. She casts a wide net in search of solutions, exploring the movement to institute a four-day workweek, introducing Japan's Housewives Brigade--which demands legal protection for family time--and embedding with CEOs who are making the business case for humane conditions. And she demonstrates the power of a collective and creative demand for change, showing that work can be organized in an infinite number of ways that are good for humans and for business. Fiercely argued and vividly told, rich with stories and informed by deep investigation, Over Work lays out a clear vision for ending our punishing grind and reclaiming leisure, joy, and meaning.
Dirtbag Billionaire
Named one of Financial Times's Best Books of 2025 New York Times reporter and bestselling author David Gelles reveals how Patagonia became a global leader in doing well by doing good and how other companies are adopting its principles. This is the inside story of one of the most extraordinary brands in the corporate world, the rare company that is driven by environmental activism instead of cutthroat capitalism. Founded in 1973, Patagonia has grown into a wildly popular producer of jackets, hats, and fleece vests, with a cultlike following among hardcore alpinists and Wall Street traders alike, posting sales of more than $1 billion a year. But it's not just the clothes that make Patagonia unique. For decades, the company has distinguished itself as a singular beacon for socially responsible business, the rare company that can legitimately claim to be doing its damnedest to make the world a better place, while also making a profit. From its early efforts to take exemplary care of its employees, to its extensive work trying to clean up its supply chain, to its controversial activism, Patagonia has set itself apart from its peers with one unorthodox decision after another, proving that there is another way to do capitalism. At the heart of the story is Patagonia's founder, the legendary rock climber Yvon Chouinard. A perennial outsider who forged one of the most impressive resumes in the outdoor world, Chouinard also established himself as a pivotal figure in the history of American business. Guided by his anti-authoritarian streak and his unwavering commitment to preserving the natural world, Patagonia came to exert a powerful influence on other companies, paving the way for a new era of social and environmental responsibility. He started out as a dirtbag--a term affectionately bestowed on poor, itinerant outdoorsmen so uninterested in material possessions they are happy to sleep in the dirt--and he became a billionaire. Chouinard also proved that there was another way to be a philanthropist. In the twilight of his career, he gave away Patagonia, renouncing his wealth and committing all its future profits to fighting the climate crisis. Drawing on exclusive access to Chouinard and the Patagonia team, Dirtbag Billionaire offers new insights into the key moments that informed their priorities, shaped the company, and sent ripples across the corporate world.
Get To Know A CEO
Welcome To Watercooler Wednesday!Get To Know A CEO as you embark on a journey to create community, strengthen your team and enrich your company culture.Over 5 years of topics to start each weekly discussion.Perfect for remote team building and/or social media engagement.
The Great Report And Proposal Writing
Writing business reports and proposals to successful ends requires following some very vital and basic rules which are determinants of the life extents of businesses worldwide as mentioned in this book.. There exist numerous principles and guidelines for different business situations. The most important thing is identifying what works for the different situations in their environment of business.In other to plan projects; certain techniques are very vital to the ultimate success of it. These vitals are used in major complex projects of large organizations and also used in time deliverability of jobs. These are valuable techniques which ought to be common to all levels of businesses.
Work Happier
Build lasting happiness, confidence and control at work every day. Work Happier is your guide to building a better day-to-day, whether you're starting out, feeling stuck or trying to boost your mood at work. Written by WorkL founder and former Waitrose MD Mark Price, this empowering book reveals what really drives happiness at work and why it matters for your mental health, relationships and long-term success. Drawing on insights from thousands of professionals, it shows how to build your own happiness plan, whatever your role or industry. Discover how to spot what motivates you, avoid toxic patterns and make small changes that lead to big impact. Whether you're navigating your first job or finding your feet post-promotion, Work Happier helps you shape a working life that actually works for you. Themes include: workplace wellbeing, personal development, happiness at work, career confidence, emotional intelligence, work-life balance
Negotiation + Influence = Success
What if three minutes a day could transform your career?Negotiating effectively and exerting influence are crucial skills that can feel overwhelming.Negotiation + Influence = Success: Quick Lessons to Help You Win in Corporate Life solves this problem with a series of bite-sized practical lessons that you can apply immediately.With over 25 years of experience across top global firms and business schools, Giuseppe Conti shares proven techniques to build rapport, create value, and influence others with integrity. Whether you are negotiating a deal, asking for a raise or strengthening key relationships, this book offers powerful insights that you can apply immediately via small daily improvements.
Work Happier
Build lasting happiness, confidence and control at work every day. Work Happier is your guide to building a better day-to-day, whether you're starting out, feeling stuck or trying to boost your mood at work. Written by WorkL founder and former Waitrose MD Mark Price, this empowering book reveals what really drives happiness at work and why it matters for your mental health, relationships and long-term success. Drawing on insights from thousands of professionals, it shows how to build your own happiness plan, whatever your role or industry. Discover how to spot what motivates you, avoid toxic patterns and make small changes that lead to big impact. Whether you're navigating your first job or finding your feet post-promotion, Work Happier helps you shape a working life that actually works for you. Themes include: workplace wellbeing, personal development, happiness at work, career confidence, emotional intelligence, work-life balance
The Smart Negotiator
Reinvent your approach to negotiation In The Smart Negotiator: Unlocking the Power of AI and Human Insight, internationally renowned trainer, speaker, and professor Dr. Keld Jensen takes you on a groundbreaking journey to redefine what it means to be a smart negotiator in a world where human skills meet the transformative capabilities of artificial intelligence. Through engaging commentary, real-world case studies, and AI-driven examples, this book unveils a new perspective on strategic negotiation--where timeless principles like trust and cooperation are amplified by cutting-edge technology. By harnessing the synergy between human intuition and AI-driven insights which will be explored in the pages of this book, negotiators will learn to expand the room for value creation and achieve unprecedented results for themselves and their counterparts. This book delivers unique concepts and tools including: SMARTnerships: Understand the revolutionary approach to negotiation that emphasizes collaboration and mutual benefit over traditional adversarial tactics. Tru$tCurrency: Discover how trust, now measurable with data and AI tools, becomes a negotiator's most valuable asset. NegoEconomics(TM) Leverage AI to uncover hidden opportunities for mutual gain, transforming potential conflicts into collaborative successes. AI in Negotiation: Apply the concept that both parties are committed to the discovery of mutual gain. With practical advice, step-by-step guides, and ethical considerations, this book is essential for any business leader or professional negotiator navigating the complexities of today's AI-driven landscape.
That's Not What I Said
That's Not What I Said: Learn Conversational Competence and Change the Outcome is more than a communication book-it's a field guide for real-life leadership in messy, high-stakes moments.Built on the proven DARE(TM) Model (Describe, Acknowledge, Review, Engage), this step-by-step approach will shift how you show up in every conversation that matters. Whether you're leading a team, navigating relationships, or just trying to avoid yet another workplace landmine, this book will help you stop avoiding, start engaging, and finally get to the real issue. With humor, wisdom, and over 5,000 leaders' worth of lived experience behind it, this book teaches you the skill no one formally taught but everyone expects you to have: how to talk-and listen-when it counts.
Jobs in Canada The Ultimate Guide to a Successful Job Search
Unlock the secrets to thriving in the Canadian job market and swiftly becoming a valued member of your new community! This book isn't just a guide; it's your essential companion on this transformative journey. Inside, discover: ● Real-life examples of impactful resumes and cover letters ● Expert tips on crafting compelling cover letters ● Proven tricks for acing interviews ● Strategic approaches to successful job applications ● The secret formula for optimizing your search ● Insightful questions to leverage the power of ChatGPT. Save time and gain a competitive edge with advice that truly works. Your success story in Canada begins here!
The Corporate Jungle
Sometimes possessing great talent, being competent at your job and having a positive outlook are not enough to do well at work. Professional success is not merely dependent on merit; being able to read people and their motives is what keeps one ahead. But organizational politics baffles most people and only the ones who can negotiate it manage to rise to the top. However, you don't need to 'play politics' to survive - just knowing how different workers operate is enough to keep you one step ahead.The Corporate Jungle is a guide to organizational politics. It will help you identify the Jaguars, the Lions, the Cats, the Bears and other types within your organization; let you know of destructive ploys people use, such as the Mustard Gas Strategy or the 3R Strategy; and teach you the right defence techniques. HR professional and expert Seema Raghunath's book is invaluable for anyone negotiating office politics and seeking to understand how interpersonal dynamics in organizations work.
OTP Please
A great shift is underway in how we buy, eat, move, work and sell owing to technological intervention. Tech platforms--whether a Swiggy, Amazon or Uber in India, a Foodpanda in Pakistan or a Pathao in Bangladesh or Nepal--have eased the pressures of modern life. They have freed up our time, provided jobs to grateful millions and delivered guilty pleasures and last-minute necessities to online buyers. But behind the dazzle of the digital, much is opaque. Gig workers live a precarious life while internet retailers cope with the oppressive rules of global behemoths. Consumers wonder if there are are consequences to instant gratification and the extreme ease of living. OTP Please delves into the wondrous new world of electronic commerce by connecting diverse stories and perspectives gathered across South Asia, from Peshawar to Patna and Colombo to Kathmandu. It explores the emotional dynamics between the different actors on this stage, the workings of tech companies and the implications for policy. Deeply researched and breezily narrated, it is essential reading to understand this extraordinary digital age that we inhabit.
On Labour
"On Labour: Its Wrongful Claims And Rightful Dues, Its Actual Present And Possible Future" by William Thomas Thornton offers a comprehensive exploration of labor dynamics, rights, and economic considerations. This book delves into the complexities of labor's role in society, examining historical perspectives and projecting potential future scenarios. Thornton analyzes the claims made by labor, weighing their validity and advocating for rightful compensation. The work also provides an insightful view of the current state of labor and envisions possible improvements. An important read for those interested in the history of economic thought and the evolution of labor relations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
