Smart Career Development

Have you ever noticed that some people seem to be able to get an enormous amount of work done in a single day while others struggle with one task? The difference is that people that are able to get a lot of things done know what is involved in getting important things done and they know how to create an action plan to achieve whatever they want to achieve, whether that is throughout the course of a single day or something that is more cumulative over the course of a lifetime.

Everywhere you look there's a motivational quote to greet you. Pursue your passion! Nothing is impossible! Happiness is a journey, not a destination! But what if there is actually scant evidence to back up these shimmering proclamations? What if positive thinking does not, in fact, lead to positive life outcomes? What if life is too short to not have regrets? In other words, what if many of our most cherished motivational platitudes simply aren't true?

In today’s corporate world and in politics, people with the ability to captivate and persuade those audiences they speak to usually find themselves recognized at a high level and in great demand. While their audiences may range from just a single client in a sales presentation to a fully packed stadium at a political rally, the techniques used by all successful presenters have a common theme.

Whether you are at work or at home, you are probably being asked to do more with less. We often become consumed with what doesn't really matter and spend far too much of our precious time on what doesn't even count. In Simple Is the New Smart, Dr. Rob Fazio shows you how to block out the static so you can turn up the volume on the right information and accelerate your path to success. In an engaging, conversational style, Dr. Fazio offers success strategies that can be used immediately.

Experience, Opportunity, and Developing Your Career is filled with practical advice from HBR experts who can help you answer questions like: Should I choose to follow my passion, my purpose, or my values? How will I know if a job is really right for me? What's the best way to use my network? And how can I make big decisions about my career?

Are you tired of listening and reading the same old self-help and motivation books that only provide exaggerated claims? Don’t you think it is ideal to get the information you need in one sitting through a compact listening on practical advice, facing failures, overcoming roadblocks, and real world success stories? Then Course Correct: Lessons, Principles & Strategies from Smart People Like You Who Transformed Failure into Success has exactly what you need to realize your greatest breakthroughs and most triumphant successes.

Gina Rudan lays out a life-changing plan to help listeners tap into practical, street-level, everyday genius that can unleash hidden potential and bring extraordinary success and satisfaction to work and life. The problem with the concept of genius is that it's a quality - like creativity - that has a magical, elusive connotation. Most people consider genius to be a gift, a "lightning bolt from the gods" that strikes people like Einstein or Mozart, but not the rest of us.

We all need to think more like entrepreneurs. Seeking and seizing opportunities, boldly taking risks, quickly changing course - achieving success today requires the kind of action-first, fake-it-'til-you-make-it ethos celebrated in the tech industry. This formula is not typically a female one. Women tend to be cautious. We overthink our next moves, become paralyzed by fear, and simply don't act. We might be safer...but we're also stuck.

If you or someone you know is struggling with the daunting process of finding a new position, as well as learning what to do—and not to do—in order to meet people, network, and make connections who can help you learn about job openings in your field, Hired! is for you.

You cannot ask your most successful competitors and peers their secrets of rainmaking. That would be awkward, impractical, and sometimes illegal. But it pays to compare yourself to your successful peers. So, we did it for you. We went behind closed doors and asked the tough questions. We asked more than 100 successful rainmakers what they are investing more in, what they are cutting back on, and what are their go-to strategies. In other words, how are they investing their time, treasure, and talent. Think of us as your rainmaking R&D department.

El marco de pensamiento crítico desarrollado por dos de los científicos de pensamiento crítico más experimentados de todos los tiempos—y cómo puedes tú usar ese marco de pensamiento crítico.

Street Smarts contains a series of proven principles and insights I've gathered through the years I spent living in the streets. These principles helped me go from being homeless to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the digital industry. The good news is, no matter at what point you're at in your own life, you can also make the positive changes you need to become successful.

Starting your own business is something we all dream of, but how many of us actually take the leap and finally start putting one foot in front of the other? There’s so much uncertainty, always a degree of risk and often a fear of the unknown; but why should you let this stop you? What you need is to unearth a proven process that will talk you through exactly what to do, one step at a time. The good news is…you can launch your own business by engaging with a tried-and-trusted system that will guide you through everything you need to know.

Ein kompaktes Hörbuch mit Fakten rund um das Thema Konzentration und vielen praktischen Übungen, die Ihnen auch in schwierigen Situationen dabei helfen, fokussiert zu bleiben. E-Mails, Smartphones und häufige Unterbrechungen durch Kollegen erschweren oft das konzentrierte Arbeiten im Büro. Auch das Home Office in den eigenen vier Wänden hat seine Herausforderungen. In diesem Hörbuch erfahren Sie, wie Sie Ihre Konzentrationsfähigkeit verbessern, mit Ablenkungen umgehen und sich wieder "auf den Punkt" konzentrieren können.

One of the things that people often wonder about when it comes to love is whether or not it's actually good for them. In When Smart People Make Love, you'll learn that love is in fact good for you—both mentally and physically. Love can help you live a longer, healthier life by reducing stress, improving your mood, and providing social support. It can also help you think more clearly and make better decisions.

Are you ready to take on a leadership role? Are you gaining more responsibility in life? Do you know how to make the connections you need to succeed? This amazing book bundle walks you through the steps you need to get the ball rolling and master the delicate art of conversation. Whatever your natural leadership ability, you can become the leader you want to be. You can learn the skills of leadership, no matter your qualifications, life experiences, or personality traits.