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"There is no 'i' in 'team'." "No man is an island." "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link." You may roll your eyes at these age-old clichés, but you can’t afford to breeze over their point. Individual all-stars can take you only so far. Ultimately, success - whether in business, family, church, athletic teams, or any other organization - is entirely dependent on teamwork. But how does one build that team? Leadership expert and New York Times best-selling author John C. Maxwell knows that building and maintaining a successful team is no simple task.

Some people have it, and others don’t. Jeffrey Pfeffer explores why in Power. One of the greatest minds in management theory and author or co-author of thirteen books, including the seminal business-school text Managing With Power, Jeffrey Pfeffer shows listeners how to succeed and wield power in the real world.

John Kay's incisive overhaul of our ideas about business redefines our understanding of successful commercial activity and the corporation—and describes how we have come to 'love the product' as we 'hate the producer.' This is a brilliant and original work from one of the greatest working economists.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out by your soul-crushing job and the demands of life? Are you struggling to find balance and fulfillment? It’s time to uncrush your soul and reclaim your passions for life and success!

Every organization is plagued by destructive friction. Yet some forms of friction are incredibly useful, and leaders who attempt to improve workplace efficiency often make things even worse. Drawing from seven years of hands-on research, The Friction Project by bestselling authors Robert I. Sutton and Huggy Rao teaches readers how to become “friction fixers.”

Rarely does a week go by without a well-known executive being indicted for engaging in a white-collar crime. Perplexed as to what drives successful, wealthy people to risk it all, Harvard Business School professor Eugene Soltes spent seven years in the company of the men behind the largest corporate crimes in history - from the financial fraudsters of Enron, to the embezzlers at Tyco, to the Ponzi schemers Bernie Madoff and Allen Stanford.

What if a company did everything in its power to create a culture in which everyone could overcome their own internal barriers to change and use errors and vulnerabilities as prime opportunities for personal and company growth? Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey have found and studied such companies - deliberately developmental organizations. A DDO is organized around the conviction that organizations will best prosper when they are more deeply aligned with people's strongest motive, which is to grow.

Algunas investigaciones muestran que la relación directa entre las ideas y la rentabilidad, habilidades de pensamiento creativo son vitales para un progreso profesional. Como uno de los primeros expertos en éxito, Brian Tracy sabe que la creatividad puede ser desarrollada con práctica y algunas herramientas útiles. Este libro conciso revela 21 técnicas que los lectores pueden usar para comenzar inmediatamente a generar una lluvia de ideas productivas.

Nationally recognized communication expert, keynote speaker and trainer and best-selling author Debra Fine reveals the techniques and strategies anyone can use to make small talk—in any situation. With practical advice and conversation cheat sheets, The Fine Art of Small Talk will help you learn to feel more comfortable in any type of social situation.

In a world that’s become more interconnected yet polarized, inclusion has been overly politicized and narrowly defined to issues of gender and race. As a result, we need a new approach to inclusive leadership that goes beyond DEI, harnessing its power for innovation and growth. In Lead Bigger, Anne Chow reframes inclusion as the required leadership competency of expanding our perspectives for greater performance in our work, workforce, and workplace.

In the fast-paced and complex world of modern business, there is a growing demand for leaders who embody effectiveness, authenticity, and psychological insight. "Depth Leadership: Authentic Leadership Approaches to Psychoanalytic Executive Coaching" stands as a pivotal work that connects the enduring essence of authentic leadership with the transformative power of psychoanalytic executive coaching.

Are you ready to embark on a journey to transform your understanding of neurodiversity in your workplace and beyond? Prepare to challenge your preconceptions as we explore lived experiences, strengths and challenges of individuals on the spectrum. Many autistic individuals face unique challenges including the need to navigate an intricate web of social cues, unspoken norms and physical environments. Most organisations create a homogenous, “one size fits all” culture without realising how rigid it is.

✓Are you looking to take your Scrum Master skills to the next level? ✓Do you want to become a top-notch Scrum Master who can lead your team to success, even in the most challenging projects? If so, then this book is for you. In "Mastering the 14 Qualities: How to Become a Top Scrum Master," author and expert Scrum Master shares his decades of experience to help you develop the essential qualities needed to excel as a Scrum Master. From empathy and facilitation to problem-solving and continuous learning, this book will provide you with practical tips and techniques to help you master ...

"Mastering the 14 Qualities: How to Become a Top Kaizen Coach" is the definitive guide for individuals seeking to excel as Kaizen coaches and transform their organizations into centers of continuous improvement. With over two decades of experience across diverse industries, Syed, an expert author, renowned as a leading Agile and Kaizen coach and Amazon’s bestselling author of numerous management books, shares invaluable insights and practical strategies that are essential for success in the ever-evolving world of Kaizen. Discover the fundamental principles and philosophy behind Kaizen, ...

Are you ready to become a top Agile coach and take your career to the next level? Then "Mastering the 14 Qualities: How to Become a Top Agile Coach" is the book for you! As an experienced Agile coach with over a decade of experience, I have compiled my knowledge and insights into this comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know about Agile coaching. From the Agile principles and values to the latest trends and developments, this book will equip you with the tools and techniques you need to succeed as an Agile coach. Learn how to develop an Agile coaching mindset, understand ...

Unlock the Power of Scrum with "Agile Mastery: The Ultimate Playbook for Scrum Success"! In today's fast-paced business world, organizations are constantly searching for ways to deliver value efficiently and adapt to changing market demands. Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, have emerged as game-changers, enabling teams to navigate complexity, foster collaboration, and drive innovation. In this comprehensive reference guide, you will discover 90 essential tools, techniques, roles, events, and artifacts for Scrum project management. From backlog refinement to sprint planning, from ...

"Mastering the 14 Qualities: A Summarized Guide to Becoming an Exceptional Project Manager" is an essential resource for anyone looking to improve their project management skills. In this groundbreaking book, renowned author and project management expert, Syed, shares his decades of experience in the field, providing readers with practical qualities and insights on how to become an exceptional project manager. The book is divided into 14 chapters, with each chapter dedicated to one of the 14 critical qualities needed to become an exceptional project manager. Syed's unique writing style, ...

Looking to become a top change manager? Look no further than "Mastering the 14 Qualities: How to Become a Top Change Manager." Written by an experienced and expert change manager, this book is a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to know to succeed in the field of change management. The book includes a detailed explanation of the ✓14 qualities that every top change manager should possess, as well as ✓a step-by-step guide for the change process. You will also learn about ✓major change management models and all major and important ✓tools and techniques used in the ...

If you're a project manager in the SAP™ world, you know how challenging it can be to keep up with the ever-changing demands of the industry. That's why "Mastering the 14 Qualities: How to Become a Top SAP Project Manager" is the must-have guide for anyone looking to succeed in this field. With many years of experience in SAP project management and expertise in ★SAP Activate Methodology, the author provides practical tools and techniques for managing SAP projects with ①distributed teams, ②integrating SAP ERP with other systems, ③performing data migration, and ④implementing ...

What could your company accomplish if it could attract and retain employees who buy into your organization's mission 100 percent? Culture Wins is a practical yet challenging modern guidebook for organizations that want to own the future. Its firsthand insights into building a contagious culture will drive sustainable growth and innovation for any organization. You will build a healthy workplace, increase revenue, and change the world with the lessons you'll learn. Stop losing employees, grow your team, and build a contagious company culture that outlasts the competition.