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For too long, we’ve been participating in “hustle culture” which says if we’re not moving and achieving, we’re not enough. Sometimes, the only way to release ourselves from this exhausting feedback loop is to take a break from work. Sabbaticals provide time and space for a reset and can give us energy to launch something new, adjust priorities, or rediscover passions. Most people would love to take an extended sabbatical, but the truth is, you probably haven’t made a plan to address fears that arise the moment you step away from full-time work.

Are you running a highly successful company that just doesn't seem to be growing? You may be so operationally focused that you’ve ignored one of the most important aspects of an expanding business, working from a market-based perspective. In The Growth Gears, Art Saxby and Pete Hayes share their linear method of transforming your business into a market-focused organization.

If you want to use SCRUM to develop movies and TV shows, Agile SCRUM for Film-Makers is the reference guide you've been looking for. Author Carey Martell explains the principles and method of SCRUM and describes flexible, proven approaches that can help you implement it far more effectively in your production team.

Inside this book, you’ll uncover powerful lessons about leadership from two of history’s most incredible figures - the Chinese military strategist and author of The Art of War, Sun Tzu, and Italy’s famous Niccolò Machiavelli, the father of modern political thought. With lessons about leadership qualities, the science of deception, the power of knowledge, and much more, this comprehensive book arms you with the knowledge you need to take your leadership skills to the next level.

Without setting foot in an office, Buddha knew that helping people work right was essential to helping them find their path to awakening. Now more than ever, we need Buddha's guidance. Too many of us are working long hours and dealing with difficult bosses, high-maintenance coworkers, and nonstop stress. We need someone to help remind us that there is a better way. With Buddha's wisdom at the core of every chapter, Buddha's Office will help you learn how to stop taking shortcuts and pay more attention.

The Agile methodology is a project management methodology that uses short development cycles (called "sprints") to focus on continuous improvement in the development of a product or service. It consists of a family of methods (including Scrum, extreme programming (XP), test-driven development (TDD), and feature-driven development (FDD), each of which has the objective to provide a better product in less time, avoiding development of useless functions and overcoming errors that a traditional planning method could result in, both for big and small projects.

Imagine being asked, "Are you okay?" and everyone is avoiding eye contact because they know the asker just wants a quick "I'm fine." In today's world, people often hide their true feelings behind forced smiles and upbeat social media posts, pretending everything is perfect. It's like we're all staring in our own sitcom, where the laugh track plays over our stress-filled lives of spilled coffee, traffic jams, and never-ending to-do lists overflow.

Whatever the case for poverty, the reality is that without wealth, it is impossible to lead a fulfilled or prosperous life. Without much money, no man can develop his talent or reach his full potential in either area. This is because developing talent and unfolding the soul requires various resources, which are only available to those who can afford them.

A master storyteller, the author does this in 24 easily digestible chapters, starting with "character," the basic building block for all great leaders. From there, he addresses the importance of trust, four different methods of mentoring, delivering under pressure, setting organizational expectations, breaking down cultural barriers, effective communications, leaving a legacy, risk management, and many more topics that have everyday application for all of us.

This audiobook will make you become a master communicator in a very short period of time, so long as you take what you learn and apply it.

Are you prepared to elevate your leadership from effective to extraordinary? “The Art of an Organizational Leader” invites you on a transformative journey, challenging you to rethink conventional leadership paradigms. Dive into the secrets that distinguish the exceptional from the everyday leaders and unlock a future of unparalleled organizational success.

Xolani Mthembu is an accomplished Leader, Pastor and Life and Business Coach with over 12 years of experience in the mining industry. Xolani shares his knowledge and expertise with his listeners, offering practical strategies and advice for becoming a more effective and inspiring leader.

Say goodbye to overpacking and wearing the same jeans and T-shirts on your trip. "Travel With Style" is here to transform the way you pack for your trips, taking you from "What do I pack?" to knowing exactly how to look and feel your best wherever you go. Anastasia, a former travel blogger and entrepreneur who lived in nine countries across four continents and travelled to over forty, transformed her expertise in looking like a local into a handy guidebook.

Serial entrepreneur and The Final Pitch creator and host John Aguilar shares valuable lessons, tips and techniques he picked up from years of producing and hosting the reality pitching show. In this book, he straddles the East and the West to interview world-renowned investors, venture capitalists, conglomerates, startups, creatives, and legal and financial experts to identify the components of a pitch that makes an impact—whoever you are, wherever you are, and at whatever stage of your idea, start-up, or scale-up.

Would You Like To Be The Master Of Your Own Voice, Able To Set Clear Boundaries Without Generating Confrontation? If You Answered Yes, Then This Essential Guide Is Perfect For You. But Before You Immediately Embark On This Magical And Fascinating Adventure, Let Me Explain Why This Book Will Transform Your Life Almost Automatically And In A Way That Meets All Your Needs, Almost Without You Even Realizing It.

In an ever-evolving world filled with complex challenges and intricate puzzles, the ability to think dynamically and systematically is nothing short of a superpower. "Learn To Think in Systems: Mastering the Art of Dynamic Thinking for Complex Challenges" is your indispensable guide to unleashing this superpower and navigating the intricate web of interconnections that shape our lives.

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From merely managing to boldly leading: Take your skills (and your career) to the next level with just 7 simple, yet highly effective strategies! Being a manager is a role filled with a lot of responsibility. It can be a heavy load to bear, knowing that your team members’ productivity, your company’s success, and your own career could be affected by your actions and decisions. But while this is a difficult undertaking, you also have a unique opportunity as a manager to inspire, transform, and take your team to new heights.

Whether you are dealing with workplace conflicts, brokering deals, or simply striving for mutually beneficial outcomes, the ability to negotiate effectively is a fundamental asset. Let Halbert Ward be your guru, as he presents "The Art of Conflict - Free Negotiations," a finely crafted manual that will teach you successful negotiation skills, the proper mindset of a negotiator, and how to deal with emotions. Let him be your guide on how to do negotiations with finesse and integrity, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes and sustainable relationships in every interaction.

Lajf-menedzhment - novaja sistema tehnologij v upravlenii zhizn'ju, pojavivshajasja tol'ko v 2003 godu. No jeta hitraja nauka uzhe zarekomendovala sebja, ved' ona pomogaet dostigat' postavlennyh zadach i planirovat' zhizn' v celom. S pomoshh'ju jetoj knigi vy opredelite, chto dlja vas dejstvitel'no vazhno, a znachit, posledujushhie shagi v zhizni stanut dlja vas bolee osoznannymi i rezul'tativnymi. Vy uznaete o strategii lajf-menedzhmenta, ved' v knige podrobno raspisany vse hitrosti jetoj jeffektivnoj metodiki.