Leadership Essentials

All projects are inherently risky, and complex ones can potentially be the downfall for even the most experienced project manager. From technical challenges and resource issues to unrealistic deadlines and problems with your subcontractors, any number of things can go wrong. Fully updated, consistent with PMI® standards, and addressing “VUCA” (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity), this book remains the definitive resource for project managers seeking to be proactive in their efforts to guard against failure and minimize unwanted surprises.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of 21st-century policing, self-awareness and personal growth are fundamental attributes for effective leadership. Essential Concepts for 21st-Century Police Leaders, authored by Damon L. Simmons, PhD, provides a compelling guide to stimulate personal leadership development and reflection among police leaders.

What makes leaders stand out above the crowd? It very often has a lot to do with the relationships they build at home, at work, and in their communities. Relational leaders invest in good habits today so they will be successful tomorrow. Author and ministry coach Boyd Bailey has identified 30 habits that will help you build healthy relationships by promoting a culture of trust, love, and respect with the people you serve. Through practical advice and stories of leaders in action, you will learn how to listen with empathy, lead by example, and so much more.

This audiobook offers valuable finance concepts to IT Managers and Project Managers so that they can carry out cost benefit analysis, develop a business case to justify ROI of a project, secure funding, and execute the project. NPV, IRR, Payback Period, ROI, TCO, Capital vs. Operating Expense, Depreciation & Amortization, Outsourcing & Offshoring, Cost Benefit Analysis, and Business Case are presented in detail.

Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Investing Mastery is a book primarily written to help you navigate your way through NFT investing. The book explores the basics of NFTs and how to make, buy, sell, trade, and invest in NFT crypto. Because of the complexity of crypto and qn NFT investment, this guide to Non-Fungible Token has been specifically designed to serve the investment needs of both beginners and pros. So, whichever category you fall into, you don’t have to sweat over it, as this book is well-simplified to lead you through your NFT investment journey.

Use these powerful techniques to improve and enhance your leadership skills immediately! This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to awaken, utilize, and maximize the natural leadership potential that you possess.

Stories for Work walks you through the science of storytelling, revealing the secrets behind great storytellers and showing you how to master the art of storytelling in business. Stories hold a unique place in our psyche, and the right story at the right time can be a game-changer in business; whether tragedy, triumph, tension, or transition, a good story can captivate the listener and help you achieve your goals.

How often do you walk away from a conversation feeling really heard? That it moved the people in it forward in some important way? You’re not alone. In his practice as a designer, Fred Dust began to approach conversations differently. After years of trying to broker communication between colleagues and clients, he came to believe there had to a way to design the art of conversation itself with intention and purpose, but still artful and playful.

Hailed as America’s greatest civil rights advocate, Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired the people of the United States to demand equality, regardless of the color of their skin. And he did it peacefully. Time may have passed, but in today’s world, his teachings are needed more than ever. With Martin Luther King, Jr.’s wisdom and unwavering dedication to making the opposition listen, you can become a peaceful leader and advocate for the way the world should look, no matter who stands in your way.

In Read Before Leading, I share unfiltered stories from my experience as a fire chief, where I quickly learned that effective leadership isn’t just about success—it’s about embracing failure, learning from mistakes, and returning stronger. This book doesn’t sugarcoat the challenges leaders face; it underscores the vital importance of accountability and owning both wins and setbacks.

School principals are constantly being pulled in different directions. How do you focus on the things that matter most? In this inspiring book from Danny Steele, creator of the popular Steele Thoughts blog, and Todd Whitaker, bestselling author and speaker, you’ll learn how to center your leadership on your core values and the practices that have the biggest impact.

Scrum is adaptive, efficient, agile, and simple. So, why are you struggling? Not all organizations that adopt the Scrum framework will have a smooth transition. Some may find themselves grappling with new concepts and new ways of doing things. The work process under Scrum is wildly different from the waterfall method, so even if Scrum is simple to understand, it can be difficult to master.

With a lot of content and a multitude of brand new techniques, this guide is for those who are willing to make real improvements in what they are doing. You will be shown how to break out of the administrative death cycle, the difference between valuable and cursed PMOs, how to rally your people - building momentum and community, how to overcome the cultural mishaps that undermine PMOs, and more.

Transform your leadership game with Learn to Lead Effectively. This is your guide to sculpting a leadership style that not only inspires and motivates, but also propels your team to unprecedented success. Whether you're a seasoned leader looking to refine your strategies or just embarking on your leadership journey, these thirty-three game-changing lessons, curated by real leadership experts, will arm you with the tools and insights you need to lead with unyielding confidence and achieve extraordinary results.

Are you tired of watching your teen struggle with self-doubt and uncertainty? Imagine giving them the extraordinary gift of unyielding self-confidence and genuine humility. As a parent, the constant worry about your teen's choices and emotions can be overwhelming. But what if you could empower them to think independently, shaping their mindset for success rather than imposing your views?

While today's technological, social, and economic changes have helped the business world, they have also increased anxiety for employees, business owners, and especially managers. Experts Ken Blanchard and Michael O'Connor offer practical, proven solutions to help managers and their organizations reduce pressure while enhancing productivity.

An official ITIL® Licensed product, ITIL® Foundation Essentials is a distillation of critical information - no waffle or padding; just exactly what you need to understand how to pass the ITIL Foundation exam. Created for self-study candidates, ITIL community training delegates, itSMF/BCS members, and V2 Foundation Certificate holders who have yet to take an upgraded exam, this pocket guide is fully aligned with the ITIL 2011 core volumes.

Many who aspire to be organizational leaders focus on developing “hard” skills, related to quantitative action and analytical thinking. These are important, but over his many decades of executive leadership, Dr. Eugene B. Habecker has learned to value the “softer” side of leadership. Unfortunately, these “soft” skills and behaviors are often neglected, to the detriment of both leadership and organizational development.

Based on in-depth interviews with more than 200 leading entrepreneurs, a business executive and senior fellow at Harvard's Center for Public Leadership identifies the six essential disciplines needed to transform your ideas into real-world successes, whether you're an innovative manager or an aspiring entrepreneur.

The world needs positive leadership more than ever. Luckily, there is a large untapped source of leaders who can change the world for the better: all of us! Since each of us constantly influences those around us, by definition, everyone is a leader, not just people with formal titles. This audiobook will help everyone tap into the power of their influence to pursue a meaningful purpose, whether on the job, in the community, or at home. All it takes is leadership intelligence, a combination of 8 moral, social, and technical imperatives essential to our ability to positively influence others.