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The acclaimed author of Turn the Ship Around! teaches leaders a better way to communicate and bring out the best in their people. In Turn the Ship Around!, former U.S. Navy Captain David Marquet explained the empowering leadership strategy he developed with great success while commanding the nuclear..

New York Times bestseller The former Director of National Intelligence's candid and compelling account of the intelligence community's successes--and failures--in facing some of the greatest threats to America When he stepped down in January 2017 as the fourth United States director of national inte..

The former Director of National Intelligence speaks out in this New York Times bestseller When he stepped down in January 2017 as the fourth United States Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper had been President Obama's senior intelligence advisor for six and a half years, longer than his..

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic comes an impassioned critique of America's retreat from reason We live in a time when the very idea of objective truth is mocked and discounted by the occupants of the White House. Discredited conspiracy theories and ideologies have resurfaced, proven science i..

Big data entrepreneur Allen Gannett overturns the mythology around _x000D_ creative genius, and reveals the science and secrets behind achieving _x000D_ breakout commercial success in any field._x000D_  _x000D_ We have been spoon-fed the notion that cre..

New York Times bestselling author and pastor invites readers to pursue, recognize, and maximize blessings from God. He provides the tools necessary to inventory one's blessings and participate in double blessing - that moment when a blessing in your life is flipped to doubly bless another.Mark Batte..

How does a good manager become a great leader? Ask around in business circles and you’ll get a thousand different answers. But now, internationally renowned leadership expert Dr. Peter Fuda has created a single, coherent roadmap for leadership effectiveness in Leadership Transformed._x000D_  _x..

“An indispensable guide for introverts and extroverts alike.” — Inc. MagazineA Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly Bestseller  _x000D_ Every interaction is a performance, and much of our _x000D_ success—professional and personal—hinges on being able to inspire an _x000D_ audi..

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An explosive expose? of one of the biggest and most secretive companies in the world, Samsung, as the Korean juggernaut battles Apple and Sony to dominate the world of technologyBased on years of reporting on Samsung for The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, and Time, from his base in South Korea,..

Humor Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.)..

In this brilliant smart-thinking book about the power and influence of social media, Professor Sinan Aral shows how ‘hyper-socialization’ has profoundly changed us. Why does fake news spread faster than the truth? Do products and ideas become popular because they are good or because they are rated h..

An award-winning psychologist reveals the hidden power of our inner voice and shows how we can harness it to live a healthier, more satisfying, and more productive life. Tell a stranger that you talk to yourself, and you’re likely to get written off as eccentric. But the truth is that we all have a ..

Badass Habits is a eureka-sparking, easy-to-digest look at how our habits make us who we are, from the measly moments that happen in private to the resolutions we loudly broadcast (and, erm, often don't keep) on social media. Habit busting and building goes way beyond becoming a dedicated flosser or..

“No two exit experiences are exactly alike. Some people wind up happy_x000D_ with the process and satisfied with the way it turned out while others _x000D_ look back on it as a nightmare. The question I hope to answer in this _x000D_ book is why. What did the people with ‘good’ exits do differently..

Are you happy Do you feel like infectious, contagious happiness is out _x000D_ of reach Learn the secret to lasting joy that will endure through any _x000D_ season of life!_x000D_ _x000D_ Don't let your life be mired by dissatisfaction, _x000D_ discontentment,..

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What would you do today if you were being brave?Courage begets courage. It's a habit. Doing something brave everyday - no matter how small - unlocks new possibilities, opportunities and pathways to thrive in your work, relationships and life.Drawing on her background in business, psychology and coac..

It Starts with Passion will help you ignite the purpose in your life, as_x000D_ well as in the lives of your colleagues, employees, and associates. _x000D_ In-depth research, practical concepts, inspirational stories, and clear _x000D_ visual models will show you how to find out what's meaningful t..

Boost your brain and gain an edge in everything you do.Smarter Sharper Thinking reveals how you can expand your brain's capability to think well under stress, to focus and get more out of your day, to be more creative and innovative, and to prepare you for future challenges.Utilising the latest neur..

Who do you need around you?Networking is an essential skill; it's the key to your success. So why are so many of our connections superficial and transactional? And why do they get us nowhere in our personal or professional life? Maybe because we've lost sight of the fact that it's not about the quan..

Master the power of influence and persuasion.What if you could instantly boost your capability to influence, motivate and connect with people? How could it increase your productivity, team culture and bottom line? Better yet, what if you could influence yourself to achieve greater success? Imagine t..

Bring calm to the chaos in your life.Whether you find yourself checked out, burnt out, or just plain freaked out; you deserve better. Psychologist Alison Hill takes you deep into the key pillars for our happiness, health and sanity to help you live a life filled with purpose and progress.Productivit..

An in-depth explanation of candlestick plotting and analysis, showing how candlestick charting techniques can be used in almost any market...

Do you feel comfortable delivering bad news? Do you look forward to _x000D_ speaking in public? Do you enjoy networking? Is it easy for you to speak_x000D_ your mind and be assertive with friends and colleagues? If you answered_x000D_ no to any of these questions, this book can help! Reach will..

ONE OF THE ECONOMIST'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR A candid narrative of how and _x000D_ why the Arab Spring sparked, then failed, and the truth about America's _x000D_ role in that failure and the subsequent military coup that put Sisi in _x000D_ power--from the Middle East correspondent of the New York Time..

Brands growing rapidly have a clear sense of purpose and the value they _x000D_ bring to their customers and employees. On Purpose is a practical guide _x000D_ to executing business purpose successfully by delivering a branded _x000D_ customer experience people love. It presents a framework for succ..

The 30 Day MBA in Marketing provides a complete marketing 'course' spanning twelve disciplinary areas, and including hot topics such as: buyer behaviour, marketing strategy, promotion and advertising, pricing, managing the marketing organization and marketing and the law. Each chapter includes at le..

As domestic business becomes increasingly reliant on succeeding in _x000D_ export markets, the need for specialist knowledge in international trade_x000D_ is crucial.  The second edition of The 30 Day MBA in International Business thoroughly_x000D_ explains the current business environme..

Acknowledged as a world expert, John Adair offers stimulating insights into recognizing and developing individual leadership qualities, acquiring personal authority and, most importantly, mastering core leadership functions such as planning, communicating and motivating. Suitable for anyone who wish..

Going beyond just handling nerves and presenting PowerPoint slides, Develop Your Presentation Skills provides you with a practical toolkit for developing a belting presentation and improving your confidence along the way. It includes practical help with unpicking the original brief, unders..

From Michael Armstrong, HR expert and best-selling author, comes this _x000D_ new edition of the business staple, How to Manage People. Providing _x000D_ valuable insight into the functions and skills required to be an _x000D_ effective manager, this is your one-stop guide to people management. _x00..

aking Minutes of Meetings guides you through the entire process behind minute taking: arranging the meeting; writing the agenda; creating the optimum environment; structuring the meeting and writing notes up accurately.The minute-taker is one of the most important and powerful people in a meeting an..

The world is moving towards universal _x000D_ connectivity at a dizzying rate: thanks to the internet, there will be _x000D_ new ways to connect, converse, transact and experience the world that we_x000D_ cannot imagine today. Underpinning this whole system of connection is _x000D_ an infrastructur..

Why are the New Zealand All Blacks the best rugby team in the world? How does the Kirov Ballet produce generation after generation of exceptional ballerinas? How did Southwest Airlines evolve from being an idiosyncratic Texan airline to become one of the most successful businesses internationally? H..

Our lives are getting faster and faster. We _x000D_ are engulfed in constant distraction from email, social media and our _x000D_ 'always on' work culture. We are too busy, too overloaded with _x000D_ information and too focused on analytical left-brain thinking processes _x000D_ to be creative. Too..

Is it really true that working longer hours makes you more successful? Do you really need to hide your emotions in order to gain respect as a manager? Does higher pay really always lead to higher performance? The world of management is blighted by fads, fiction and falsehoods. In Myths of Manag..

If you are a current manager, or aspiring to a management position, this_x000D_ is your invaluable guide to the skills and techniques you need to _x000D_ succeed. Michael Armstrong's best-selling handbook provides in-depth _x000D_ coverage and practical guidance on improving the three crucial ar..

WINNER: CMI Management Book of the Year 2019 - Aspiring Leaders Category The best leaders are born, not made. The best leaders are always in control. The best leaders are those with the highest IQs. But are they really? The thinking surrounding what makes the greatest leaders is increasing..

Buying a table tennis table will make your staff happier. Working eight hours a day, five days a week, will result in the most productivity. Paying higher salaries will always result in higher motivation. But will it really? There are a staggering number of myths, stereotypes and out-of-date ru..

Video is the single most effective tool that marketers have to raise brand awareness, increase sales, drive website traffic and deliver ROI on marketing budgets. Driven by consumer demand and with the backing of the largest social media platforms, our world is becoming 'video first'. Video Marketing..

The heyday of the classic sales force is over. Customers lead mobile and online lives, and successful companies use disruptive concepts to engage with the digitally empowered consumer. Disruptive Selling helps companies transform themselves to the new age of selling by matching supply to demand in a..

Traditional performance management processes are often ineffective in increasing workforce engagement and fostering a positive employer-employee relationship. The established method of annually scoring employees against a list of static objectives can make employees feel undervalued and frustrated a..

WINNER: Business Book Awards 2019 - Business Book of the YearWINNER: NYC Big Book Award 2019 - Business General CategoryHow can today's business leaders keep up with seismic geopolitical and economic shifts that include Brexit, inflation and the unseating of traditional political powers, and what do..

The professional landscape is transforming, and the only way to maintain_x000D_ competitive advantage is to maximize the unique skills of your _x000D_ workforce. In Humanity Works, bestselling author, global workplace _x000D_ consultant and futurist Alexandra Levit provides a guide to making the _x..

Hard discounters are stores that sell a limited selection of consumer packaged goods and perishables - typically fewer than 2,000 Stock Keeping Units - for prices that are usually 50-60% lower than national brands. The best known hard discounters are Aldi and Lidl, but global brands include Trader J..

Since the earliest days of 'modern' marketing and sales, the departments that ran these key functions have been separate empires. They have different leaders, different budgets, and different organizational structures. However, with the overwhelming impact of continuous disruption, many organization..

Optimizing Digital Strategy explores the choices facing organizations in the rapidly changing world of technology-enabled business. From performance marketing through to personalization, on-demand retailing and AI, this book maps out commercial and customer-focused challenges and explains how leader..

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the new electricity of our times. It is revolutionizing industries the world over, and changing how we fundamentally view and understand work. Superhuman Innovation argues that AI will supercharge the workforce and the world of work, can be harnessed to deliver powerf..

Blockchain is the technology behind bitcoin and other crypto-currencies. According to Santander, it could save financial institutions $15-20bn a year from 2022 onward. Most experts see an unprecedented potential, but many banks, payment processors and credit card companies fret that bitcoin entrepre..

Are you overwhelmed by project management jargon? Interested in developing a project management career, but bewildered by the plethora of costly courses and qualifications? Then this is the book for you. How to Manage Projects explains the fundamentals of this essential skill in a clear, practical a..

Develop Your Leadership Skills is leadership guru John Adair's most accessible title on leadership. This essential pocket guide will boost your confidence levels, inspire you and guide you on your journey to becoming a leader of excellence. Acknowledged as a world expert, John Adair offers stimulati..

A great idea isn't a sudden light-bulb moment. It's taking something familiar and making it feel new. We've been told a lie about the nature of creativity.We're told stories about creative geniuses - the young Mozart who effortlessly overshadows the hardworking Salieri; Paul McCartney coming up..

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Shortlisted for the FT & McKinsey Book Prize!`Will snare you in its web of deceit, lies, corruption, manipulation and colourful characters. [a] brilliant investigative expose' - Harlan Coben, bestselling thriller author `Reads like a fast-paced John le Carre thriller, and never lets up' - N..

“This is the book parents have been waiting for”—Michael Thompson, coauthor of Raising Cain. The book that is “helpful, hopeful, and engaging”—Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, Ph.D., Columbia University. It is the book that addresses the new reality for parents of kids in their 20s and the issues that everyone i..

Imagine a world where pregnant women are always upbeat and glowing, newborns sleep on cue, toddlers love to have their teeth brushed, and teenagers gaze adoringly at their parents. Impossible, you say? Not according to advertisers who flood the web with stock photos of perfect parents and children. ..

God has a one-of-a-kind plan for every little life placed in our care, and it's never too soon to begin praying for this plan to unfold. This year-by-year guide is the perfect prayer handbook from a child's birth through age five. Inside, readers will find stories, tips, and prayers for every import..

What enables some talented people to rise to the top and live their full ambitions at work and in life, while others stop short? In 2008, Joanna Barsh launched and sponsored The Centered Leadership Project at McKinsey & Company to answer that very question. In the process, they uncovered what distin..

We are in the midst of a sleep deprivation crisis, writes Arianna _x000D_ Huffington, the co-founder and editor in chief of The Huffington Post. _x000D_ And this has profound consequences – on our health, our job performance,_x000D_ our relationships and our happiness. What is needed, she boldly _x..