Building Relationships

Our book demystifies the art of negotiation, proving that with the right techniques and mindset, anyone can become a master. Say goodbye to self-doubt and hello to confident deal-making! Arm yourself with the proven strategies in this book, and watch as you navigate negotiations with confidence and acumen, regardless of your starting point.

Recent research shows that when you understand and activate your positive personality traits, you become more resilient, manage stress better, and find greater fulfillment in life. In The Power of Character Strengths: Appreciate and Ignite Your Positive Personality, you'll be expertly guided by leading authorities through your 24 strengths. You'll soon see all the ways these strengths are your best-kept secret for boosting your well-being. Discover how to appreciate what's best in you and champion strengths in the people you care about most.

It's official. For the first time, the World Health Organization has classified burnout as a health problem. Renowned motivational speaker Eileen McDargh proposes that to tackle it, we must learn to break out of energy-draining thoughts and behaviors. Resilience, she argues, is strictly a matter of energy management - by better managing your energy, you can both build resiliency and overcome burnout. McDargh guides the listener through the process of identifying energy drains and implementing strategies for handling them, whatever phase of life you are in.

Is self-doubt keeping you from pursuing your passions? Do you struggle with a fear of failure and pressure to fit in? Are you tired of being your own worst critic and questioning your worth? Here's the good news: There are proven techniques you can take advantage of to help you feel more comfortable in your own skin. But beware: There is a lot of misleading advice out there that focuses on adult audiences with resources that most teens have no access to.

This 10-week plan will help you to turn your life around from small beginnings and design a life of financial freedom filled with the small experiences that bring you joy. Authors Ken and Mary Okoroafor started out as resource-poor working-class immigrants and have built a life of financial independence and joyful moments through hard work, smart saving and savvy investing. They know what it feels like to start from ground zero, and as a chartered accountant and former CFO, Ken shares his financial expertise to help you unlock the secret to building wealth.

In our fast-paced, success-obsessed culture, we're constantly tempted to chase after things that don't matter. We've been conditioned to value possessions over people, status over relationships, and ourselves over God. But the reality is this: God created love to be the centerpiece of our lives. In The Seven Laws of Love, Dave Willis makes the case for a love revival and proves that in returning to a life of love, we have no greater model than the one who is love himself.

We want to raise well-rounded human beings—we're just not quite sure how best to do it. Confounded by rapidly changing gender norms, today's parents are attempting to raise kind, compassionate, emotionally sensitive boys in a society that simultaneously rewards stereotypical masculinity and is increasingly hostile to boys. Written by an in-the-trenches #boymom who intimately understands male development and the challenges currently facing boys and their families, Building Boys offers ten rules that parents can use to guide their parenting choices throughout their sons' lives.

Discover the "language of love" of your partner. These languages include love that expresses itself through words, love that expresses itself through the time they spend together, love that shows through gifts, love that expresses itself through physical contact, and love that manifests itself through acts of service. One way to know what your main love languages are is to think about the way you show your love to others.

Ideas are everywhere, but those with the greatest problem-solving, business-transforming, and life-changing potential are often hard to identify. Even when we recognize good ideas, applying them to everyday obstacles - whether in the workplace, our homes, or our civic institutions - can seem insurmountable. According to Matthew Syed, it doesn't have to be this way. In Rebel Ideas, Syed argues that our brainpower as individuals isn't enough. To tackle problems from climate change to economic decline, we'll need to employ the power of "cognitive diversity".

As you adjust to the changes happening within and around you, nothing is as important as developing your sense of self. Teenagers struggling with their self-worth tend to engage in self-destructive behavior, doubt their potential, and neglect important relationships. Sound familiar?

Bob Olson shares twenty-three of his favorite stories drawn from real-life experiences, each offering valuable insights about life. These stories reveal how everyday interactions and events can teach us profound lessons, transforming our perspectives. Through engaging, humorous, and sometimes thrilling narratives, he illustrates how reflecting on and writing about these experiences can uncover hidden wisdom-insight from hindsight.

An invaluable playbook for anxious parents everywhere, Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success offers specific and unexpected advice about what to say, what not to say, and what to do to help children in eight categories of tense situations.

Overthinking Books for Women is an enlightening trilogy meticulously designed to guide women through the complex maze of overthinking towards the serene landscapes of self-awareness, enriched relationships, and emotional resilience. This comprehensive series serves as a beacon for those seeking to dismantle the barriers of over-analysis that hinder personal and relational growth, employing a compassionate and empowering narrative to foster a transformative journey of introspection and connection.

Many kidѕ dоn't knоw hоw tо make friеndѕ. They may bе ѕhу, bullу other kids, brag, оr juѕt fееl аwkwаrd. As thе parent, you hаvе thе opportunity tо соасh them. If уоu dо, уоu'll bе giving thеm an imроrtаnt skill fоr lifе. You'll bе building character too. A child that аlrеаdу роѕѕеѕѕеѕ solid sосiаl skillѕ will bе less apt to gеt in trоublе with tеасhеrѕ for inаррrорriаtе bеhаviоr.

In this book, Nicolaj Siggelkow and Christian Terwiesch reveal the emergence of connected strategies as a new source of competitive advantage. With in-depth examples from companies operating in various industries, Connected Strategy identifies the four pathways - respond-to-desire, curated offering, coach behavior, and automatic execution - for turning episodic interactions into continuous relationships. The authors show how each pathway creates a competitive advantage, then guide you through the critical decisions for creating and implementing your own connected strategies.

Are you tired of meeting one Mr. Wrong after the other? Do you feel like the guy you can’t stop thinking of is dazzled by a Miss Not-So-Right-For-Him? Or perhaps, you freeze when you see the guy and can’t be yourself anymore? The truth is, you’re not alone in your struggle here. Finally, the techniques and tips for how to attract the man of your dreams (and keep him) are here!

There are powerful but invisible laws that determine whether your relationships - with your clients, colleagues, and friends - will thrive or wither. These relationship laws are ever-present. When you align with them, the results are dramatic. Your network will grow rapidly. You'll be seen by clients as a trusted partner rather than an expense to be managed. And you'll find the people around you eager to help you succeed. When you ignore the laws, however, your efforts will falter. Relationship building will seem like very hard work.

Break free from the narcissism epidemic with "How to Stop Being a Narcissist," your go-to guide for transforming unhealthy patterns into lasting positive change. This isn't just another self help book; it's a dynamic journey into understanding and healing narcissism. Whether you're grappling with vulnerable narcissism or looking to enhance your empathy and self-esteem, this book has you covered.

On the day after the Orlando nightclub shooting, James Martin SJ posted a video on Facebook in which he called for solidarity with our LGBT brothers and sisters. "The largest mass shooting in US history took place at a gay club, and the LGBT community has been profoundly affected," he began. He then implored his fellow Catholics - and people everywhere - to "stand not only with the people of Orlando but also with their LGBT brothers and sisters."

Media entrepreneur, TedX speaker, and sought-after host Dr. Terri-Karelle Reid now adds author to her impressive roster of impact. My Brand Compass: The 13 Cs to Building Your Personal Brand is her first book, and her latest project to motivate and inspire. Drawing on authentic personal reflections from being one of Jamaica’s most-loved media personalities, and professional experience working with global brands and events, this book is the essential guide to unlocking your best self now.