Building Relationships

One question lies behind every struggle we face: How do I deal with myself? Behind all our stumbles, behind each of our missteps, behind every one of our failings lies an inability to handle what Van Moody calls the "I-Factor". More than self-worth or self-respect, beyond even character and perception of purpose, the I-Factor is about managing yourself - your whole life - well. In his inspiring new book, Moody reveals how to get hold of your I-Factor.

Why do some people get stressed while others stay calm, cool, and collected under pressure? According to renowned stress researcher Dr. Derek Roger, the answer lies in resilience - your ability to cope with challenges and thrive under adversity - rather than ruminating and obsessing over them. In lab-controlled studies, he discovered that the key to “managing” stress is to stop it before it starts. To be resilient, flexible, and ready for anything.

Inevitabilities are going to happen, regardless of what we do in life. The goal of this book is to develop tolerance, so we can charge through these difficulties. Building tolerance can be a push-pull. Many inevitabilities create uncomfortable feelings like anger, fear, sadness, depression, regret, and jealousy. As a result, we pull away from them because experiencing these emotions can be quite challenging. In doing that, situations can get worse, not better.

Why is it so challenging to create and keep meaningful friendships? Amanda Anderson provides the wise and witty answers, giving practical advice and sharing personal stories to guide us toward the kinds of friendships we long for. Blending faith-based insights and psychological truths, All My Friends Have Issues is a liberating guide to finding and becoming an authentic and encouraging friend.

Perfunctory efforts to show investment in a business relationship don't cut it anymore. Business professionals working across national and cultural boundaries need to form authentic relationships that drive rapport, camaraderie, and optimal team performance—and Forging Bonds in a Global Workforce provides the most thorough and practical approach to date on this issue. Renowned academics in the field of intercultural relationship-building Andy Molinsky and Melissa Hahn deliver an easy-to-understand approach to help you supercharge your global relationship-building skills.

Everything that parents need to survive and thrive in the 21st century. Marriage, children, and family have been lifelong priorities for Charles Swindoll. Based on his extensive study of both the Old and New Testaments, Chuck has drawn together those timeless insights for building close and rewarding family relationships. Following a biblical exploration of God's purpose and plans for families, listeners are equipped with all the tools necessary to grow strong healthy families.

In these days of nonstop, round-the-clock division, where confrontation is our most prevalent form of entertainment, we’ve forgotten the more fundamental things that unite us. We’ve lost track of the importance of conversations that foster growth, self-reflection, and discovery of one another while cultivating our sense of shared humanity. In her new book, Dear Hartley, Jedediah Bila reignites much-needed conversations about everything from character and empathy to parenting and friendship, from education and family to fitness and food.

Very often, people who lack confidence and suffer from social anxiety never reach their true potential in life. The horrible fear of what other people think of you is paralyzing. It does not have to be this way. It is possible to learn confidence and beat social anxiety. This will help you make new friends, get the girl or boy you like, get that career you want, and do everything else you want to accomplish in life.

With the frenetic pace of life and ever-evolving technology, face-to-face human interaction is becoming a lost art. The simple formula of You, You, Me, You enables you to easily create meaningful connections and build relationships that can provide lasting benefits, whether the outcomes you seek are professional (getting a job) or personal (getting a date). Discover how to network effectively and leave a lasting impression and understand the importance of how building relationships can create a positive life experience!

When a crisis occurs we tend to count on a few professionals—one of them being our financial advisor. We lean on these trusted relationships to help us navigate the storms of life. Although well-intentioned, some advisors don’t deliver true value. Too many still depend on outdated standards and strategies, creating collateral damage to investors and advisors. Tyson Ray saw this trend and created a compelling alternative.

In this audiobook, you will understand how to become a likable badass and how it can shape your future and give you the tools to harness your self-worth, purpose, and identity. We are embarking on a journey of self-discovery that delves into the meaning of being liked, things you should and shouldn’t do in order to get there, and how learning the secrets to likability will give you the greatest chance at getting ahead.

Just like a football game, client building requires a solid strategy executed by a series of well-designed plays. While the ultimate objective of a sports team is to put points on the board, the plays are designed to systematically get the team into scoring position. The score itself - a touchdown, a goal, a run - is the closing play. But you can't get there without great opening plays. In the world of business development and sales, getting into scoring position means being in the room with decision makers and influencers - and that's what The Opening Playbook helps you to do.

How to Like Yourself offers a quirky, inspiring, and practical guide to help you overcome feelings of self-criticism, improve self-esteem, and be the true star in your life. With all the pressures of school, friends, and dating, you're especially vulnerable to low self-esteem in your teen years. But often the biggest threat to your confidence is your own inner critic - whose unrelenting negativity can result in feelings of inadequacy, depression, and anxiety. This must-have guide offers real ways to help you fight back, be kind to yourself, and move forward with confidence.

Looking for small things that you can do each day that will have huge impacts on your business relationships? Creating Connections is your solution. This daily guide will walk you through one simple thing you can do every day that will help you connect more deeply with everyone you meet. From first-time connections to clients, colleagues, and your community, you will see a big difference as you focus on one area at a time each week.

Marriage should be for life. Those are the commitments that are made right at the beginning, and most of us will do whatever it takes to ensure that they are fulfilled. But what happens when a marriage breaks down or a relationship starts getting into trouble? Inside the Marriage Counseling Book: The Ultimate Guide to Making Marriage Work by Building a Strong and Lasting Relationship, you will find chapters that will help you to reinforce your marriage.

Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize your feelings, understand the message they carry, and realize how they influence people around you. It also involves the perception of others in all their ways of expression, both verbal and nonverbal. When you understand how they feel, you will automatically tune in to their mental frequency and manage relationships more effectively. To increase your emotional intelligence, it’s also important to declutter your brain from negative thoughts and dysfunctional patterns of interpretation of reality.

Win the self confidence game, become free to focus, and improve your social and people skills.

Use this guide to storytelling as a sturdy foundation to change how you use stories. You can build solid stories to support your goals in business and life. The provided examples are from some of the world's greatest speakers, storytellers, with advice from leading experts. From best-selling authors to generation-changing motivational speakers, this audiobook covers all the fundamentals of outstanding storytelling. It will help you deliver stories to audiences that will leave them personally affected and motivated.  

A Champion Mindset is the key to success in business and in life. In this insightful parable, Kevin Comerford shares the business philosophies and core values that increase positivity, client satisfaction, and business growth. Follow along as Emily, Champion Air Conditioning’s new service technician, and her mentor, Joe, reveal how business owners, team members, and new recruits can build their own greatness. Adopt a Champion Mindset, and you, too, can make your future bigger than your past.

The Science of Getting Rich: The Complete Original Edition is a New Thought classic that has helped countless people achieve their dreams and secure financial success. The inspiration behind Rhonda Byrne’s best-selling book The Secret, The Science of Getting Rich offers a transformative path to success by showing listeners how to use the power of thought, willpower, and intention to create wealth of all kinds in their lives. Author Wallace D. Wattles was a formative writer of the New Thought tradition.