Workplace Development

HGTV cofounder Susan Packard launches the next chapter in emotional intelligence (EQ) and shows you how to increase your personal satisfaction and productivity - in work and life - via her three-step path toward EQ Fitness.

On a scale of one to 10, how well can you control your temper on the phone? For me, I have moved from a two to a solid seven on most days. But I wasn’t always that way. It took a lot of practice and specific techniques to reach that point.

Connections give our life meaning. We can all benefit by learning to connect better at home and at work. Psychological Secrets for Emotional Success is like if a self-help and a business EQ book made a baby.

Now more than ever, people are seeking a reprieve from the constant pressure to achieve, produce, and consume. While many turn to mindfulness and meditation, organizational change expert Marilyn Paul, PhD, offers a complementary solution that is as radical as it is ancient.

Business Dating: Applying Relationship Rules in Business for Ultimate Success draws enlightening parallels between personal and professional dating and makes the case for why and how you should invest your time into building meaningful and long-lasting relationships with a select group of dynamic professionals. Fostering these win-win relationships can yield gains greater than anything you could imagine, and it will be faster and easier than you think.

David Cay Johnston has made a name for himself as the defender of the common man, calling out the rich and powerful for cheating the system at the expense of everyone else. Whether he's exposing unjust loopholes in the tax code that help the rich get richer or pointing out how powerful corporations pocket government subsidies at excessive taxpayer expense, Johnston is an eloquent town crier for justice and equality.

In Train Like a Rockstar: Speaking Tips from a Stand-Up Comedian, Jeff Birk puts his 25+ years experience as a headlining comedian and Fortune 500 corporate trainer into this fantastic, no-frills "here's the way you do it" book. Presenters, trainers, and public speakers at any level will learn techniques and skills stemming from the author's thousands of hours on comedy club stages, corporate event keynoting, and trade show presentations.

Whether interviewing, selling, networking, or leading a team, brainstorming with the boss or delivering a presentation, success in business depends on connection with other people. Nicholas Boothman, the best-selling author or How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less, now brings his system of forging instant relationships to the world of business. Beginning with the simplest of tools - face, body, attitude, and voice - he shows how to make a dazzling first impression.

Is success simply a matter of money and talent? Or is there another reason why some people and organizations always land on their feet, while others, equally talented, stumble again and again? There’s a fundamental principle at work—the vital but previously unexamined factor called confidence—that permits unexpected people to achieve high levels of performance through routines that activate talent. Confidence is the new theory and practice of success, explaining why success and failure are not mere episodes but self-perpetuating trajectories

Life - personally and professionally - is lived to the fullest as a mosaic, encompassing a rich and complex set of diverse experiences that provide purpose, meaning, happiness, and success. Yet, the pressures of modern society push us toward narrower focus and deeper specialization in our lives and careers. Our pursuit of specific expertise risks us becoming isolated from those different from us; our lack of shared experience fosters suspicion and conflict.

Por qué arriesgarnos a gestionar en soledad,cuando lo podemos hacer con el apoyo de las demás personas que forman nuestra organización? A través de la aventura de recorrer en compañía el Camino de Santiago, "Por buen camino" desgrana, de forma muy amena, los puntos principales sobre los que se apoya el trabajo en equipo, cuyas bondades el autor ha podido contrastar en su experiencia profesional con equipos comerciales en multinacionales del sector textil.

Written by musician/entrepreneur Dave Stewart and branding expert Mark Simmons, The Business Playground offers a revealing look at what creativity is and how to apply it in business through an inspiring mix of scientific studies, anecdotes, high-profile interviews, and thought-provoking games that you can play alone or with your co-workers.

Dr. Maryann Mercer, co-author of Change Your Underwear, Change Your Life, and Spontaneous Optimism—and host of the popular podcast, Positive Life Answers—teaches listeners to use solutions-focused tools and techniques for developing easy optimism habits, with the ultimate goal of creating the life he or she desires!

Working with difficult people can reduce your morale, threaten your productivity, deplete your energy, and waste your time. But you don't have to be helpless in the face of other people's craziness! Knowing how to handle coworkers' disruptive behavior is one of the most important career skills you can have, allowing you to become a more valuable employee and a more self-reliant person.

In this audiobook, you will embark on a journey of understanding, unveiling the subtle yet potent signs of narcissistic behavior that can permeate our workspaces. Through meticulous exploration, the chapters unfold, revealing the spectrum of narcissism and its multifaceted impact on teams and organizational culture. Real-world case studies illuminate the paths treaded by famous individuals who, despite their brilliance, left indelible marks on workplaces, both good and bad.

We'd all like to think that communicating on the job is an easy task. But there are those days with unpleasant - and even downright angry - emails, phone calls, and unexpected visits. So how do you deal with it? This short two-minute solution provides practical, tested tactics for "dealing with it", in writing and in speaking.

A personal recount by Aki Ashe, author, designer, and image consultant, about the impact "dressing for success" can have in your life, when it comes to accomplishing your goals. It's all about dressing for the part and living up to those high standards. In this audiobook you will learn how to dress from detailed explanations and tutorials.

Have you ever felt powerless and alone at work? In moments where it feels like betrayal or injustice has occurred, it can be difficult to know how to act, what to say, or how to think. Yet, it's how we respond to those moments that shapes our destiny.

Like it or not, professional relationships are impacted - positively or negatively - by the ability to communicate. Customers are won or lost, employees are encouraged or demotivated, professional networks are expanded or extinguished - all by how well we communicate. We Need to Talk reveals key strategies to help you build trust, win respect, and sidestep common minefields when communicating gets critical.

When Good Relationships Go Bad: A Bad Boss Becomes a Monster describes what happens when Pam’s friend becomes her boss and turns from a warm, caring friend into a rigid, demanding boss. Then, the book suggests a series of alternatives indicating what Pam should do, so listeners can think about what they would recommend and discuss the possible choices with others.