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As a psychologist once noted, 'When people with creative energy succeed in putting their obsessional personality traits to good use, everyone benefits.' What personality trait is found in all extraordinary leaders? A passionate commitment to achieving their vision that borders, and sometimes crosses the line into, obsession. Shows leaders and aspiring leaders how obsession, if properly focused and managed, is necessary and productive. Advances in...
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A behavioral scientist explores why "rebels" with unconventional outlooks who break the rules find the greatest success, discussing how they drive innovation and reinvention by defying the status quo.
"Do you want to follow a script--or write your own story? Award-winning Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino shows us why the most successful among us break the rules, and how rebellion brings joy and meaning into our lives. Rebels have...
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"What's the secret to being indispensable--being a true go-to person--in today's workplace? With new technology, flatter organizations, far-flung virtual teams, and constant change, getting things done at work is tougher and more complex than ever. We're in the midst of a collaboration revolution--but sometimes it feels more like a meltdown. Managers and executives are trying harder than ever to keep up and stay effective, relying on cross-functional...
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"Wharton School professor G. Richard Shell lays out a systematic, values-to-action process that employees at all levels can use to manage conflicts, maintain their integrity, and achieve success in their lives and careers. Driven by dramatic, real-world stories from the front lines of today's workplace and based on the latest research, [this book] shows how to create value-based workplaces where everyone can thrive." -- Back cover.
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Want to be happier, healthier, and enjoy your job more?
Make better friends at work.
The data is in. It is virtually impossible to feel connected and supported in life when we don't feel that way where we spend most of our time-at work. Whether we work remotely or in an office, who we interact with consistently impacts everything from our longevity and mental health to our career success and job satisfaction.
Unfortunately, too many of us don't feel...
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"A remarkable turnaround by a leader with a remarkable philosophy: Find your noble purpose. Put people at the center. Unleash human magic. "It was Fall in Minnesota. It was getting cold and we were supposed to die." This is how Hubert Joly describes the early, dark days as CEO of Best Buy, a job most thought he was crazy to accept. Amazon was tearing a disruptive path through retail, but in the face of that existential threat Joly did something remarkable:...
10) Your hidden superpower: the kindness that makes you unbeatable at work and connects you with anyone
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Harness the hidden power of kindness. Kindness isn't merely about getting along with people and being nice. It's a game changer in business, the door-opener to opportunity, and the key to authenticity and confidence. It's a superpower that can be honed through an intentional lifestyle of kindness and is especially important in these divisive times. Can something as simple as kindness really be the answer? Through years of developing her own kindness...
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The toughest challenge in business is when expert leaders are asked to move beyond their expertise and lead a less homogeneous group. Wallace presents the coaching model she has developed to address this transition. She provides tools and strategies for individuals to navigate their new roles and learn to combine their expertise with their leadership responsibilities. She also offers essential advice on the fundamental change in mindset that this...
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"Kathy Caprino guides women to take the reins in their careers by identifying and overcoming the 7 most damaging power gaps holding them back and accessing new levels of internal and external power to propel you forward to the success you want and deserve." -- From Amazon summary.
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Whether you're facing the glass ceiling, a toxic work environment, or anything in between, limit-breaking female founder Heather Monahan's 3-Step BAK process will help you evaluate and eliminate any outside or self-defeating blockers between where you are now and where you deserve to be.
If you've ever felt alone, down, defeated, or discouraged-this book's for you.
If you've ever been unsure of your next move or felt your confidence slip just when...
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Tim Schurrer, right-hand man to Donald Miller and VP of talent management and culture at StoryBrand, introduces readers to the Secret Society, a community of people who have learned a new way of defining success-where we stop chasing money, fame, and power and discover meaning and fulfillment in the work we do.
There's a message getting a lot of airtime these days. It says to be successful; you have to step into the spotlight, climb the ladder, become...
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Betty Jewell Slater is an award-winning film producer, a coach, actor, author, and speaker, who helps individuals, organizations and actors identify and break through limiting systems, ideas, and beliefs so that they can be all they were created to be, become kingdom influencers in their niche and make an impact in the kingdom all over the world.
You might say Betty Jewell has Big Shoes to Fill when she steps into character, and costume to speak...
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The Purpose Revolution. How Good Leaders Create Engagement and Competitive Advantage in an Age of Social Good We're in the midst of a purpose revolution. Customers, employees, and investors are making it clear that they want companies to do more than provide good products, good prospects, and good profits-they want companies to do some social good too. Ironically, as this extremely timely book demonstrates, purpose-driven companies do better on nearly...
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OUR CULTURE HAS BECOME OBSESSED WITH HUSTLING.
As we struggle to keep up in a knowledge economy that never sleeps, we arm ourselves with life hacks, to-do lists, and an inbox-zero mentality, grasping at anything that will help us work faster, push harder, and produce more.
There's just one problem: most of these solutions are making things worse. Creativity isn't produced on an assembly line, and endless hustle is ruining our mental...
As we struggle to keep up in a knowledge economy that never sleeps, we arm ourselves with life hacks, to-do lists, and an inbox-zero mentality, grasping at anything that will help us work faster, push harder, and produce more.
There's just one problem: most of these solutions are making things worse. Creativity isn't produced on an assembly line, and endless hustle is ruining our mental...
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Are you ready to revolutionize your leadership style and foster a thriving, high-performing team?
Leadership expert Paul Axtell reveals the secrets to becoming a truly compassionate leader, one who empowers their team members, encourages growth, and ignites a passionate drive for success.
By combining his vast expertise with practical, actionable strategies, Axtell offers a step-by-step roadmap for transforming your
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