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In The Winning Mindset, Professor Damian Hughes, the acclaimed author of Liquid Thinking and How to Think Like Sir Alex Ferguson, draws on both his lifetime experience and academic background within sport, organization and change psychology to reveal the best ways to create a winning mindset in both personal and professional life.

Imagine that tomorrow you woke up, went out and won the lottery. Now imagine that tomorrow you woke up, went out and lost a limb. Which would make you happier? Amazingly, science suggests that after both of these scenarios, you would most likely return to the same happiness level as before within a relatively short window of time. The Fun Habit shows that fun, unlike happiness, is an action you can take almost anywhere, anytime. Fun is connected to behaviour and habits rather than goals, which means it’s possible to get more fun into your life with intention.

In his most powerful book yet, Seth Godin argues that it's more essential than ever to become indispensable – and the key to being indispensable is overcoming the fears that hold most of us back. Fear of change, fear of authority, fear of embarrassment all come from the most primitive and powerful part of our brain. Godin shows how to overcome that internal resistance, so you can unleash your greatest art, passion, insight and generosity at work.

Being a man is not easy in this competitive world, so the Bulletproof Alpha Male is now available to help any man unleash the alpha male inside them. This 24-chapter, self-help audiobook is packed with all the information a man will ever need.

In lively prose that is as engaging as it is illuminating, Dattner tells a host of true stories of those he has worked with - from the woman who was so scapegoated by her colleagues that she decided to quit, to the clueless boss who was too quick to blame his staff. He shares a wealth of insight from the study of human evolution and psychology to reveal the underlying reasons why people are so prone to blaming and credit-grabbing; it's not only human nature, it's found throughout the animal kingdom.

A partir de historias vividas, Inma Puig muestra cómo aprender a gestionar las propias emociones y a entender las de los demás en el entorno personal y empresarial nos permite descubrir otra realidad. Esta "evolución emocional" al alcance de todos abrirá sin duda las puertas a un mundo mejor.

Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton has been a firefighter for 18 years. She decides which of her colleagues rush into a burning building and how they confront the blaze. She makes the call to evacuate if she believes the options have been exhausted or that the situation has escalated beyond hope. This is her astonishing account of a profession defined by the most difficult decisions imaginable.

As human beings, we are fascinated by what makes us tick. We know that nature gave us certain biological appetites to ensure our survival, among those the need for water, food, sex, and love, but meeting these alone is not enough to ensure happiness. Scientists, and now managers, are realizing that people have a biological need to experience social rewards like praise, the thrill of innovation, and the satisfaction of acquiring new skills.

Si como afirma Jorge Valdano el fútbol es un laboratorio de la vida, la figura del entrenador resulta ideal como punto de partida para comprender las verdaderas claves de la dirección de equipos y de la gestión de personas. Partiendo de esta premisa, Patricia Ramírez explica en Así lideras, así compites las herramientas que le permitirán mejorar sus capacidades cuando se ponga al frente de un grupo de personas, sean estas un departamento de una empresa, un equipo deportivo, los estudiantes de una clase o su propia familia.

Taking behavioral economics from the cocktail party to the boardroom, with dramatic results Books like Predictably Irrational and Nudge have brought behavioral economics into the mainstream. But while we all marvel at how different-and weird-real people behave compared to the "rational actors" of traditional economics, in the end we go back to business as usual.

This is a great book for beginners or those seeking general knowledge about the subject matter. It examines employees' personalities and actions. It analyzes introverts, extroverts, verbal aggressiveness, and non-verbal communication in organizations. It explores worker behavior and the effect it has on workplaces. It is educational and informational, and the text is written so that it is easily understood by readers at all levels. Please note that all topics discussed in this eBook can be purchased on Kindle as individual eBooks by Louis Bevoc.

There is no such thing as value-free economics. All economic theories prescribe a unique meaning in life. What meanings are hidden in economic theories? How can we live a meaningful life, despite the meanings that economists and politicians promote? Many aspects of the economy are transforming, from personal job motivation to organization structures, human resource management, and production. This is the first book to integrate systematic empirical studies on meaning in life with economic theory, written by a leading researcher on meaning.

Im März 2020 änderte sich alles. Homeoffice war plötzlich die neue Norm. Alle mussten sich digitalisieren und transformieren – ob sie wollten oder nicht. Die Arbeit drängte weiter ins restliche Leben, zur Erwerbsarbeit kam noch mehr Carearbeit. Die Schere zwischen systemrelevanten Berufen und Bürojobs ging weiter auf. Covid hat uns gezeigt, was in der Arbeitswelt nicht mehr funktioniert. Und da ist nicht nur die Pandemie. Überschwemmungen, Waldbrände, Inflation, Krieg – unsere Welt steht in Flammen, im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes.

"Speak Without Words: The Art of Body Language in Business" by Raul Dominguez, MIO-Psych is a groundbreaking book that provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the importance of nonverbal communication in the modern business world. The book explores the power of body language, including facial expressions, gestures, and posture, and how they can be used to effectively convey messages and build stronger relationships with clients and colleagues. Drawing on a wealth of research and real-world examples, Dominguez illustrates how body language can be used to establish credibility, ...

Stories and Thoughts About Finding Meaning in Work & Life This brilliant original book connects life and job and will be a guide the reader will constantly refer to and recommend. The writing has a very human voice and is jargon free and lucidly clear. It is among the most rewarding books I have read." Fred Ciporen, former Publisher of Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, School Library Journal and President of Reed Press. This is a book for people who have a craving for deeper meaning. The seven stories in The Career As A Path To The Soul address the question: How do we find our own very ...

Academia has produced many motivational theories. Most are well thought, and subsequent research has supported their usefulness and validity. One concern with theses theories, however, is the fact that they were mostly developed in academia using interviews, surveys, or controlled subject groups made up of students or paid participants. Often times, real world application is not part of this process. This eBook examines the gap between academia and the real world. It describes major seven motivational theories and applies them to situations in organizations. Using the examples provided, ...

Want to boost productivity with easy ways? If so, you need Productivity Easy Guide: The Most Basic Ways - All You Need to Know to Boost Productivity. This audiobook is well-organized and professional with clear presentation. It will also show you how to make a productivity boom through the system of top 10 basic, simple, easy, specific, and effective ways which are a variety of the most basic strategies, methods, techniques, and habits, covering most sides of your life. Moreover, these ways are very easy to implement and very beneficial for everybody.

As leaders, not all our time is created equal. Inflection moments are those points at which we stand at a crossroads and ask ourselves: what’s the next mountain to climb? These are the critical moments when we have the chance to futureproof success – for ourselves, our organisations and others – for many years, even decades, to come. But it all comes down to how we navigate these moments. How we dare a new direction, ignite potential in ourselves and others, align motivations and learn to keep learning.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on non-verbal communication in organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Every human being knows that people's actions sometimes speak louder than their words. This is often the case in organizations, and that is why non-verbal communication is so important in the workplace. This eBook discusses: • The concept of non-verbal communication in organizations • The types of non-verbal communication in organizations • The challenges of non-verbal communication in organizations ...

Behavior change is hard, but O’Mara shows that by adopting strategies that are well-founded in the science of brain and behavior, individuals and organizations can adapt to the demands of the modern world.