Stop Being A People Pleaser! Learn How To Set Boundaries And Say NO - Without Feeling Guilty!Are you fed up with people taking advantage of you? Are you tired of coworkers, friends, and family members demanding your time and expecting you to give it to them?If so, THE ART OF SAYING NO is for you.Imagine being able to turn down requests and decline invitations with confidence and poise. Imagine saying no to people asking you for favors, and inspiring their respect in the process.Grab your copy of The Art Of Saying NO: How To Stand Your Ground, Reclaim Your Time And Energy, And Refuse To Be Taken For Granted (Without Feeling Guilty!)Amazon bestselling author, Damon Zahariades, provides a step-by-step, strategic guide for setting boundaries and developing the assertiveness you need to maintain them. You'll learn how to say no in every situation, at home and in the workplace, according to your convictions. And best of all, you'll discover how to get your friends, family members, bosses, coworkers, and neighbors to respect your boundaries and recognize your personal authority.In THE ART OF SAYING NO, you'll discover: my personal struggle with being a people pleaser (and how I overcame the habit!)the top 11 reasons we tend to say yes when we know we should say no10 simple strategies for turning people down with finessewhy saying no to people doesn't make you a bad person (the opposite is true!)the best way to develop the habit of setting personal and professional boundarieshow to know whether you're a people pleaser (and how to gauge the severity of the problem)PLUS, BONUS MATERIAL: dedicated sections on saying no to your spouse, kids, friends, neighbors, coworkers, clients, bosses, and even strangers!If you're sick and tired of being taken for granted, grab your copy of THE ART OF SAYING NO today! Start taking control of your life by learning how to say that simple, beautiful word: "No."Scroll to the top of the page and click the "BUY NOW" button! Read more

“This book is a contemporary classic—a shrewd and spirited guide to protecting ourselves from the jerks, bullies, tyrants, and trolls who seek to demean. We desperately need this antidote to the a-holes in our midst.”—Daniel H. Pink, best-selling author of To Sell Is Human and DriveHow to avoid, outwit, and disarm assholes, from the author of the classic The No Asshole Rule  As entertaining as it is useful, The Asshole Survival Guide delivers a cogent and methodical game plan for anybody who feels plagued by assholes. Sutton starts with diagnosis—what kind of asshole problem, exactly, are you dealing with? From there, he provides field-tested, evidence-based, and often surprising strategies for dealing with assholes—avoiding them, outwitting them, disarming them, sending them packing, and developing protective psychological armor. Sutton even teaches readers how to look inward to stifle their own inner jackass.             Ultimately, this survival guide is about developing an outlook and personal plan that will help you preserve the sanity in your work life, and rescue all those perfectly good days from being ruined by some jerk.   “Thought-provoking and often hilarious . . . An indispensable resource.”—Gretchen Rubin, best-selling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before   “At last . . . clear steps for rejecting, deflecting, and deflating the jerks who blight our lives . . . Useful, evidence-based, and fun to read.”—Robert Cialdini, best-selling author of Influence and Pre-Suasion   Read more

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The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure--now in a new updated editionRobert's Rules of Order is the recognized guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. This 12th edition is the only current manual to have been maintained and updated since 1876 under the continuing program established by General Henry M. Robert himself. As indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules. New and enhanced features of this edition include:Section-based paragraph numbering to facilitate cross-references and e-book compatibility Expanded appendix of charts, tables, and listsSample rules for electronic meetingsHelpful summary explanations about postponing a motion, reconsidering a vote, making and enforcing points of order and appeals, and newly expanded procedures for filling blanksNew provisions regarding debate on nominations, reopening nominations, and completing an election after its scheduled timeDozens more clarifications, additions, and refinements to improve the presentation of existing rules, incorporate new interpretations, and address common inquiries Coinciding with publication of the 12th edition, the authors of this manual have once again published an updated (3rd) edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, a simple and concise introductory guide cross-referenced to it. Read more

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Crush Convention, Command Respect, and Conquer Your Rivals on Your Road to Success Rules-breakers and mavericks, rejoice! Your definitive guide to business success has arrived, ready to shatter the chains of mediocrity. Embark on an audacious journey that will challenge everything you thought you knew about business.Using Dan S. Kennedy’s no-nonsense methods, this revised edition of his best-selling book, “No B.S. Guide to Succeeding In Business by Breaking All the Rules” brings his tried-and-true techniques into the modern day, ensuring you’re equipped to conquer the challenges of today’s business landscape. But make no mistake, this book is not for the faint of heart. If you’re comfortable with the status quo, it’s time to turn back now—this journey is reserved for those daring enough to break free from convention.Welcome to your no B.S. guide– your personal blueprint to unconventional success. Bid farewell to cookie-cutter marketing campaigns, “positive-thinking” motivators, and all preconceived notions of a successful entrepreneur. With Dan S. Kennedy and the esteemed experts at Entrepreneur as your advisors, you’ll uncover the secrets to transforming your business into a trailblazing powerhouse.Profit from disruption and crush the competition with the “No B.S. Guide to Succeeding in Business by Breaking All the Rules.” Your path to greatness is counting on it. Read more

Unleash the Power of Storytelling offers a practical roadmap to crafting and delivering more powerful, persuasive stories that you can use to get more of what you want out of your career and your life. “In this engaging, no-nonsense, and often extremely funny handbook on the craft behind great stories, Rob Biesenbach shares his own storytelling roadmap without hesitation, giving you precisely what you need to raise your business storytelling to an art form.” Shonali Burke, ABC, President & CEO, Shonali Burke Consulting "There is no greater skill that will positively impact your career as much as becoming a masterful storyteller. Well-told stories have the power to teach, clarify, and inspire. Rob's experience and unique point of view makes him a go-to authority for ambitious leaders." Patricia Fripp, Past President, National Speakers Association
 “Storytelling is hard; just ask Ernest Hemingway. Rob Biesenbach makes it as easy as possible for you to become the Hemingway of your organization. In this book he reveals the secrets of good storytelling to help you create stories that command attention in this distracted age.” Dr. Nick Morgan, Communications Coach and Author of Give Your Speech, Change the World "All the experts suggest you tell stories — but no one tells you how. That's where Unleash the Power of Storytelling comes in. Rob Biesenbach provides a five-step process for crafting your stories, and six ways to ensure they’re relevant to your audience. After you read this book, you’ll never again have to wonder ... ‘but how?’" Gini Dietrich, Founder and Author, Spin Sucks WHAT CAN STORYTELLING DO FOR YOU? Study after study confirms that stories have unparalleled power to break down walls, build trust, and influence people to act. More than facts and data alone, stories are fundamental to capturing and expressing our ideas, wishes, and beliefs … and getting the results we want. The right story can help you: • Nail a job interview • Earn a raise • Close a sale • Build trust with an employee or colleague • Strengthen relationships with customers • Become a more comfortable networker • Win over a skeptic • Rally a team • Align people with a strategy • Promote your brand • Raise a toast • Deliver a eulogy • Get out of a speeding ticket • And more… WHY THIS BOOK? The market is flooded with a dizzying array of books, experts, and resources on business storytelling. This book cuts through the hype to clarify and demystify the storytelling process. So if you’re intimidated and think you can’t tell a good story, Unleash the Power of Storytelling offers step-by-step instructions for finding, shaping and telling powerful stories. On the other hand, if you think there’s nothing new to learn about storytelling, it’s probably more complicated than you think. Here you’ll learn about the essential ingredients that go into any good story and how to avoid common storytelling pitfalls. A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR THE BUSY PROFESSIONAL Taking a fun, no-nonsense approach, Unleash the Power of Storytelling will teach you: • The hard science behind why stories work • A simple three-part structure for telling any story • The role of emotion in fueling great stories • How to cut the clutter and focus your story on the essentials • How and where to find great stories • Tips for delivering your stories in the most effective way possible The book also contains tons of practical examples showing you how to use stories in job interviews, presentations, customer calls, employee meetings — even how to craft the right story for a wedding toast or eulogy! Read more

In The Japanese Mind, Roger Davies offers Westerners an insightful guide to understanding the unique aspects of Japanese culture. Readers of this book will develop a comprehensive grasp of Japanese society and the core values that remain at its foundation. Among the topics explored are:aimai (ambiguity), amae (dependence upon others' benevolence), and amakudari (the nation's descent from heaven)chinmoku (silence in communication), gambari (perseverance), and giri (social obligation)haragei (literally, "belly art"; implicit, unspoken communication), kenkyo (the appearance of modesty), and sempai-kohai (seniority)wabi-sabi (simplicity and elegance), and zoto (gift giving)As well as discussions of child-rearing, personal space, and the roles of women in Japanese society. With discussion topics and questions after each chapter, this book is an easy-to-use introduction to the distinguishing characteristics of Japanese society; an invaluable resource for anyone—business people, travelers, or students—perfect for course adoption, but also for anyone interested in Japanese culture. Next in this series:Now available separately, Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations is a fascinating journey through Japan's rich cultural history. Read more

The second edition of the essential guide, updated with new research and observations to help twenty-first century organizations create models for effective collaboration.Collaborative skills have never been more important to a company’s success and these skills are essential for every worker today. Radical Collaboration is a how-to-manual for creating trusting, cooperative environments, and transforming groups into motivated and empowered teams. James W. Tamm and Ronald J. Luyet provide tools that will help you increase your ability to work successfully with others, learn to be more aware of colleagues, and better problem-solve and negotiate. Radical Collaboration is an eye-opener for leaders, managers, HR professionals, agents, trainers, and consultants who are seeking constructive ways of getting the results they want. Read more

Unlock the transformative power of Radical Listening—a profound practice that moves beyond simply hearing words to actively co-creating meaning.Leading experts in Positive Psychology coaching outline six unique competencies that go beyond “active listening skills” to create deep understanding and connection.In our distracted, divisive world, the transformative power of true listening has never been more essential. Radical Listening is a revolutionary guide to mastering this vital skill from renowned experts Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener. Moving beyond simply hearing words, their groundbreaking framework teaches you to actively co-create meaning and connection. Though we spend nearly three hours a day on the receiving end of communication, listening is frequently neglected. We're bombarded by data, digital distractions, and a culture that celebrates talkers over listeners. Radical Listening provides the antidote, equipping you with six core competencies:•Noticing•Quieting•Accepting•Acknowledging•Questioning•InterjectingWhether you're seeking to improve your leadership, foster more collaborative teamwork, or simply connect more meaningfully with others, Radical Listening offers a powerful remedy. Allow this book to reshape how you experience the world and those around you through the revelatory act of listening fully. Read more

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In a rapidly changing world, where social interactions span both the physical and digital realms, understanding and practicing good etiquette has never been more important. The Ultimate Guide to Modern Etiquette by Rebecca Ferguson is an essential guide for anyone looking to navigate today’s social norms with confidence, respect, and grace. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a relationship coach, Rebecca offers practical advice that is both timeless and relevant, ensuring that you can approach every social and professional interaction with ease.This comprehensive social etiquette guide covers a wide range of situations—from dining etiquette and wedding protocol to communication etiquette in both personal and professional settings. With a modern take on traditional social graces, the book emphasizes inclusivity and cultural sensitivity, making it a valuable resource for individuals from all walks of life.What You’ll Learn:Master Social Etiquette and Courtesy: Understand the importance of social etiquette and how to apply it in various situations, from everyday interactions to special occasions.Perfect Your Dining Etiquette: Learn the essential table manners and dining etiquette rules that will help you navigate both casual meals and formal dining with confidence and decorum.Navigate Professional Etiquette with Ease: Gain insights into business etiquette, communication etiquette, and professional decorum to enhance your career and build strong, respectful relationships in the workplace.Respect Cultural Etiquette and Diversity: Explore the nuances of cultural etiquette and how to engage with people from diverse backgrounds with respect, understanding, and graciousness.Handle Special Occasions with Confidence: From wedding etiquette to party etiquette, discover the etiquette rules that will help you shine at any event, ensuring that you honor traditions while embracing modern social norms.Adapt to Modern Etiquette in a Digital World: Learn how to maintain courtesy and professionalism in the digital age, with tips on social media etiquette, email communication, and managing your online presence with decorum.The Ultimate Guide to Modern Etiquette is more than just a book on manners; it’s a guide to gracious living in the 21st century. Whether you’re attending a formal dinner, navigating a business meeting, or engaging with diverse communities, Rebecca Ferguson’s expert advice will help you approach every situation with confidence, respect, and impeccable social skills. Read more

The world is getting more complicated. In the good old days you could set a peasant on fire with a flaming arrow, stomp him out with your horse, and still get away with a simple "excuse me." But these days, what with five billion people - many of whom do not consider themselves peasants - you are expected to meet a higher standard. It isn't fair, but it's life. Read more

You’ve worked hard to get where you are, and you’re doing well by most people’s standards. But despite your outward success, the income you earn only feeds an endless cycle of consumption, debt, and despair. You need a simpler, more effective approach to money management—and life. True Wealth Formula: How to Master Money, Live Free & Build A Legacy is a step-by-step roadmap and master strategy to gain control over your money and master the investing game, while delving into the deeper meaning of wealth, relationships, fulfillment, and legacy. Offering unconventional but proven strategies, Hans Johnson shows you how to sift through the ungodly amount of financial information out there, and develop a reliable system that produces repeatable, automated results. The door to personal freedom lies within you. True Wealth Formula will show you how to unlock it and gain access to the life of momentum and blessing you were intended for. Read more

“A helpful manners survival guide for figuring out those sticky everyday situations.” —Joshua Piven, coauthor of The WORST-CASE SCENARIO Survival HandbookThe completely revised and updated edition of the New York Times bestseller that addresses the topics men really need to know to succeed in business and in life.The name “Emily Post” is synonymous with etiquette, good manners, and decorum—and, with this newly revised and updated 2nd Edition of the New York Times bestseller Essential Manners for Men, Peter Post, Emily Post’s great-grandson and director of The Emily Post Institute, Inc., once again does the great lady proud. In this invaluable handbook, Post addresses the topics men really need to master to succeed in business and in life—how to act and to conduct themselves in a plethora of common and not so common circumstances in the office, at a wedding, on social media, when dating, etc. Essential Manners for Men, 2nd Edition is a book that belongs on the shelves of every man and the woman who loves him. Read more

La mayoría de las organizaciones e individuos trabaja bajo el concepto de metas y planes anuales; es decir, en ciclos de ejecución de 12 meses. En cambio, El año de 12 semanas te propone evitar las trampas y la baja productividad que genera el tipo de pensamiento anualizado. Esta propuesta redefine tu "año" para que pienses en términos de 12 semanas de ejecución durante las cuales no tendrás tiempo suficiente como para posponer tus metas y, por el contrario, tu urgencia por cumplirlas aumentará y se intensificará. En El año de 12 semanas aprenderás cómo:Aprovechar el poder de las metas programadas con una fecha de vencimiento de 12 semanas para que obtengas mejores resultados en cualquier área de tu vida.Implementar las instrucciones tanto para individuos como organizaciones que buscan mejorar el nivel de efectividad en lo referente a la ejecución de sus metas y proyectos.Utilizar la experiencia y el liderazgo de sus autores en las áreas de ejecución e implementación."Este libro toma valiosos principios: disciplina, consistencia, enfoque, intensidad, propiedad, responsabilidad y planificación y los convierte en un sistema sencillo, pero que realmente funciona. ¿Qué más se puede pedir?". —MATTHEW E. WINTER, Presidente de Allstate Auto, Home and Agencies"El año de 12 semanas es un sistema poderoso para lograr resultados extraordinarios tanto a nivel profesional como personal. Es un enfoque simple, pero probado para crear resultados innovadores. ¡Si estás comprometido a hacer cambios duraderos, esta es una lectura obligada para ti!" —TOM BURNS, Director de Distribución de Allianz Read more

Executive presence matters. When 400 CEOs were asked how they choose next-level leaders, 89% of them said they looked for one critical trait-executive presence. This quality is crucial for professional success.In Executive Presence, Joel Garfinkle shows you how to step into your power, convey confidence, and lead with conviction. As you rise in your organization, your executive presence must keep pace with your growth. The higher the stakes, the more you need that power and presence.Using extensive original research gleaned from studying executive presence for more than 15 years, Joel has uncovered the 9 essential qualities of executive presence. His 3x3 Executive Presence Model doesn't just explain executive presence for the modern leader-it walks you step by step through exercises and strategies for cultivating each essential element. Methodically explaining how to master each one, he equips you with a personalized plan for growth, demystifies what executive presence is, and debunks misconceptions that hold you back.This book provides the blueprint for how to master 3 key executive presence domains.1. Radiate gravitas.2. Act with authority.3. Express yourself fully.In Executive Presence, you'll learn how to:- Radiate the commanding, self-assured presence of a high-level leader.- Bring power, conviction, and a strong point of view to your presentations.- Move from passivity and self-doubt to self-assurance and bold decision-making.- Exude a professional magnetism that influences others at every level.- Cultivate and leverage charisma in all your interactions.- Communicate in a clear, crisp, and concise way.Maybe you've come across the term "executive presence" in HBR, but you couldn't adequately define it-let alone begin to grow it. This book will change that. As you delve into the lessons from Executive Presence, you'll join top-ranking organizational leaders who know how to influence others and drive extraordinary results. Whether you're a rising star or CEO, Executive Presence will guide you in leading a high-performing team. Moving from passivity and self-doubt to self-assurance and bold decision-making, you'll become the high-impact leader who propels your organization forward.Executive Presence is for women, people of color, and other employees from marginalized groups who are too often underappreciated, which causes companies to miss out on their full range of talent. By cultivating executive presence, women and any overlooked employees can smash through the glass ceiling and gain the recognition they deserve. If you're in one of these demographics, growing your executive presence will allow you to leap over the barriers you may encounter in your career.What's the key differentiator between this Executive Presence book and its competitors (Sylvia Ann Hewlett's Executive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit and Success, Paul Aldo's Understanding Executive Presence, Debra A. Benton's Executive Presence for the Modern Leader, and Harrison Monarth's Executive Presence, Second Edition)? The 3x3 Executive Presence Model provides a clear, structured blueprint for developing the most important facets of executive presence. Learn about the 3 domains - gravitas, authority, and expression - that act as the foundational pillars holding up the 9 executive presence competencies. Read more

Don't just see the sights—get to know the people. Set aside your preconceptions of postcard scenery, chocolate and cheese, faceless bankers, and spotless cities. The real Switzerland is anything but bland. This small, multilingual, and fiercely independent country at the heart of Europe is full of surprises.Culture Smart! Switzerland reveals the human dimension of this enigmatic country. It provides an historical overview, explores Swiss values and attitudes, and looks at the cultural continuity of festivals and traditions. It will help you navigate your way through various aspects of Swiss life and society and reveal the warmth, decency, wit and intelligence that characterizes its inhabitants.Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas. Read more

‘Little Black Book is THE book of the year for working women with drive’ Refinery 29The essential career handbook for creative working women.‘A compact gem’ StylistLittle Black Book: A Toolkit For Working Women is the modern career guide every creative woman needs, whether you’re just starting out or already have years of experience. Packed with fresh ideas and no-nonsense practical advice, this travel-sized career handbook is guaranteed to become your go-to resource when it comes to building the career you want.Writer Otegha Uwagba (one of Forbes European 30 Under 30) takes you through everything you need to build a successful self-made career: from how to negotiate a payrise to building a killer personal brand, via a crash course in networking like a pro, and tips for overcoming creative block. Plus Little Black Book is full of indispensable advice on how to thrive as a freelancer, and an entire chapter dedicated to helping you master the tricky art of public speaking.With contributions from trailblazing creative women including acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Refinery29 co-founder Piera Gelardi, The Gentlewoman's Editor in Chief Penny Martin, and many more, Little Black Book is a curation of essential wisdom and hard-won career insights. Whether you’re a thinker, a maker, an artist or an entrepreneur, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for your working life here. Read more