Development First

Technology has enabled us to be more interconnected today than ever before. So why do so many of us feel isolated and undervalued at work? How do we - you - develop the intuition, self-awareness, and interpersonal agility required to prosper? Here's what we've lost track of: organizations are run by people, and people run on emotions. In this life-changing guide, Dr. Melanie Katzman shows you an impactful approach to connect first as fellow humans, then as coworkers and colleagues, to forge the deep bonds that make a significant difference.

Pregnancy is no walk in the park, and being the rock your partner and future child need is an enormous undertaking. While the thought of embarking on this unchartered path can be overwhelming, you’re more than capable of overcoming your fears. Start with this comprehensive guide filled with practical advice and information on how to up your dad game and become a confident and fearless father.

There comes a time in every new mother's life when she realizes that all the pregnancy well-wishes and baby shower gifts left her profoundly unqualified for the realities of life with a newborn. Who knew there would be so much crying - and how much of that crying would be coming from the mom?

This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the complex process of end-of-life planning. You will learn what documents you need to keep handy, what important information you need to have written down, and anything you may still have left to do.

This book is intended for future parents and parents of children under 2 years of age and offers practical advice and scientifically validated information on the three fundamental pillars of health during the first 1,000 days (environmental safety, nutrition, and emotional safety). It contains a wealth of information on the questions that parents may have from the start of their pregnancy, on the environment, pregnancy, baby’s development, and parenthood.

This book is a manual for first-time fathers, especially the clueless ones. This book is not born from a perfect father’s preparation but culled from my imperfect experiences at attempting to prepare for fatherhood. I went through that clumsy, anxious, worrisome phase, and I wrote this book to assure all future fathers out there that even ordinary guys like me can make it. Should you prepare for your partner’s pregnancy? Heck yes! Is this book going to help childbirth become more smooth-sailing? Heck yes! You might not be the one giving birth, but there is a lot you have to know.

So, it’s your first pregnancy? You might feel a little anxious. Worried. Wound up? There’re a million things you don’t know, and even more things you would never think of. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone gave you the secrets to make life easier during pregnancy? If you could just listen to a book. Pick up the best tips, tricks, and advice to ease away the worries. Get all the best information in a single resource. Information like, what not to buy so you can save money on the essentials.

Must moms choose between being a "good mom" and achieving the goals they want for themselves? How do you cut through all the chaos, identify what is important, and learn to let go of things that aren't serving you well? In Moms Eat First: 5 Principles to Prioritize Yourself and Create the Change You Crave, author Kathy Sullivan explores five key principles to create and sustain change and shares potential solutions to overcoming barriers.

Your easy-to-understand guide to financial freedom! Have you ever wondered how wealthy people actually made their first million? Here is a book that shows how various people have made their money in their own unique ways, thus allowing you to find a method that works for you so that you, too, can make your first million and gain financial freedom.

Ever wonder why a guy does what he does and why it seems so counterintuitive? Here your questions will not only be answered, but you'll learn valuable tools to help implement those skills. You'll see almost immediate results.

The 15-Day Self-Love Challenge book is a challenge book for teaching, encouraging and strengthening self-love. The book is a go-to guide for learning about self-love, engaging in self-love-enhancing activities, and knowing more about the different ways you can esteem who you are. The book features creative, inspiring, and motivational activities that help you discover a strong, sustaining self-love. This is an experience of 15 days; an opportunity to open up, to know and to love you better.

Halloween with Junie B. has got to be a scream! Get ready for a "Halloweenie" adventure with the world's funniest first grader!

The Dad's Guide to Imparting Success: How Any Dad Can Shape a Bright Future and Foster Success in Their Child is your ultimate guide to turning challenges into triumphs. Discover tried-and-true strategies to ensure your child’s success and strong identity formation.

You are meant to be in relationships that bring joy and connection—that help you know soul-deep peace and leave you feeling loved instead of lonely. Instead, surface-level friendships, filtered social media feeds, unresolved conflicts, and unhealthy relationships can often seem to harm our self-worth, spiritual growth, and mental health—and keep us from the very relationships that could bring that true connection.

In the autumn of 1992, two young women students at Melbourne University went to the police claiming that they had been indecently assaulted at a party. The man they accused was the head of their co-ed residential college. The controversial book that Helen Garner wrote about the resulting Ormond College sexual harassment case caused a social media storm. Prominent feminists were outraged at Garner's perceived support for the man involved, but many saw her approach a necessary and much welcome nuance towards the power dynamic between men and women.

With the advent of social media, the art of communication with men is taken to a new level. The devices that were invented as a means to efficiency were revolutionary in another way. I wonder if the inventors knew they were changing the way we communicate with the opposite sex and for that matter, with anyone, forever.

Have the first weeks of fatherhood been filled with both heartfelt and utterly awful moments? Are you terrified that you’re failing at fatherhood because you don’t think you know how to do anything right? Has your routine changed so much since the baby came, and you’re wondering whether life will ever go back to default settings? Every dad feels like this at some point in their child’s first year, but there are tricks to ensure the brilliant moments outweigh the madness.

Recruiters and recruiting firm owners are overwhelmed, frustrated with their clients, candidates, and by completely unpredictable revenue. Most training simply puts recruiters in more overwhelm with marginal results. It’s possible to go from annoying vendor to trusted adviser, from rollercoaster revenue to predictable income, and from total overwhelm to clarity. It’s possible to build a recruiting business that runs without you there!

Prepare yourself for the sudden twists and turns of fatherhood with this personal account of a father-of-three who tells it like it is. The First-Time Father is filled with honest guidance from a father who’s been there (three times!), made every mistake possible, and survived to tell the story. Now you can step into fatherhood with as little stress as possible.

With pregnancy comes a flood of emotions as you anticipate the birth of your little one. Your mind wonders immensely about the various stages, what to expect, and how to do all the right things to have a safe and healthy pregnancy. The goal of this book is to help you stay healthy, find support, locate excellent prenatal care, learn about your nutritional options, understand the importance of maternal care, and give you advice that reflects your preferences and helps you prioritize your baby.