Skills

"This book is one of the most worthwhile and immediately usable reads I have come across in a long time." -KiplingerWant to stand out from the crowd? We have studied 30,000 top leaders and have discovered the 12 habits they share that make them as rare...

Don't let destructive drama sideline your career. Every organization has its share of political drama: Personalities clash. Agendas compete. Turf wars erupt. But you need to work productively with your colleagues--even difficult ones--for the good of...

We often treat the word capacity as if it were a natural law of limitation. Unfortunately, most of us are much more comfortable defining what we perceive is off limits rather than what's possible. Could it be that many people have allowed what they...

A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERA PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLERHands-on, bite-sized strategies for improving your confidence In Quick Confidence: Be Authentic, Create Connections and Make Bold Bets On Yourself, best-selling author and renowned leadership...

Data has dramatically changed how our world works. Understanding and using data is now one of the most transferable and desirable skills. Whether you're an entrepreneur wanting to boost your business, a jobseeker looking for that employable edge, or...

An expert discussion of the timeless fundamentals and latest tools that form the foundation of successful influencing Renowned consultant and author Peter Block delivers the latest and fourth edition of his best-selling Flawless Consulting, an intuitive...

Effective visualization is the best way to communicate information from the increasingly large and complex datasets in the natural and social sciences. But with the increasing power of visualization software today, scientists, engineers, and business...

Joe Girard was an example of a young man with perseverance and determination. Joe began his working career as a shoeshine boy. He moved on to be a newsboy for the Detroit Free Press at nine years old, then a dishwasher, a delivery boy, stove assembler,...

In a knowledge-based society, people should not simply collect knowledge but should utilize and apply it to solve a problem. Action learning makes organizational members learn while solving real problems in the workplace. However, traditional action...

One of the all-time bestselling books on time management, The Time Trap has shown countless readers how to squeeze the optimal efficiency--and satisfaction--out of their work day. This much-needed guide provides the quick solutions you need be more...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781523098538Author Devora ZackFormat PaperbackImprint Berrett-Koehler PublishersPublisher Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Intimidated by corporate finance? The numbers (and the jargon) can feel overwhelming--but you have to understand them to manage effectively. Finance Basics explains the fundamentals simply and quickly, introducing you to key terms and concepts such as: ...

Ideas are the fuel of business - it only takes one good one to make a difference. Distilled into this single, handy-sized volume are 60 of the most useful diagrams and visual techniques, many of which are used by consultants, academics, MBA students and...

The 9th edition of this comprehensive core textbook builds on its global perspective and approachable written style, as it explores the key concepts within a clear and logical structure. Lynch guides you through 19 chapters, with updated case studies...

It's human nature to focus more on our weaknesses because we are programmed to be alert to risks in our environment. We end up focusing on what isn't working, often overshadowing all the positives. But what if you focused on and played to your strengths...

Sally Hogshead believes the greatest value you can add is to become more of yourself. Hogshead rose to the top of the advertising profession in her early 20s, writing ads that fascinated millions of consumers. Over the course of her ad career, Sally won...

This is the essential guide for anyone looking to get ahead in the warzone that is often the workplace.However good you are, there are always times you come under fire at work. But how do you turn a crisis into an opportunity, and make yourself...

The one primer you need to develop your managerial and leadership skills. Whether you're a new manager or looking to have more influence in your current management role, the challenges you face come in all shapes and sizes--a direct report's anxious...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995525900Author Andrew BridgewaterFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Andrew Bridgewater.comPublisher Andrew Bridgewater.com

Are you struggling to stay afloat in a sea of paperwork, emails, meetings and an ever-growing to-do list? Are you working longer and longer hours in a vain attempt to catch up and, any time you do, they drop another pile of work on you? Don't worry, you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784521646Author Rafael BadziagFormat PaperbackPage Count 328Imprint Panoma PressPublisher Rethink PressWeight(grams) 273gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm *...

Lead change amid constant turbulence and disruption.Get more of the ideas you want, from the authors you trust, with HBR's 10 Must Reads on Change Management (Vol. 2). We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the...

"A management book like no other." - Steve Foots, CEO, Croda International, FTSE 100 The Awareness Code is a ground-breaking guide to help you increase your human awareness so you can transform yourself to become an incredible leader. Through the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784520915Author Margo ManningFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Panoma PressPublisher Rethink PressWeight(grams) 284gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784521523Author Penny PowerFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint Panoma PressPublisher Rethink PressWeight(grams) 343gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 15mm

The fundamental concepts of leadership that will guide, inspire and reassure aspiring or established leaders. Designed to challenge and inspire anyone who is seeking a deeper understanding of management, Lessons in Leadership provides a series of...

Find your signature voice People are drawn to and influenced by leaders who communicate authentically, connect easily with people, and have immediate impact. So how do you become one of them? How can you learn to "own the room"? This book will help you...

AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023Feel like you don't have enough time?Killing yourself trying to 'do it all' without much to show for it?Forget about time management, you need Time Magic.In this revolutionary book, you'll learn how to...

Maintaining performance today is no longer simply about having an annual appraisal and telling employees "you must try harder". Research demonstrates that regular discussions about performance and providing feedback to the people you manage is a more...

Feeling stressed about your upcoming presentation? Whether you're nervous about how you'll organize your thoughts or how you'll articulate them on the big day, Presentations provides the quick guidelines and expert tips you need to: Craft your...

Succeed by mastering the art of the who Why surround yourself with the best? Because it matters--in all aspects of life. In fact, in professional environments, getting people right--what global leadership authority Claudio Fernandez-Araoz calls "the...

Your boss plays an important role in your career. So how do you navigate this delicate, significant professional relationship without playing political games or compromising your character? Managing Up offers concise, expert tips on: Understanding...

Your boss plays an important role in your career. So how do you navigate this delicate, significant professional relationship without playing political games or compromising your character? Managing Up offers concise, expert tips on: Understanding...

You know you need to delegate some of your work so that you have time to focus on the things that require your expertise. But it's not easy to do. Delegating Work quickly walks you through the fundamentals of: Establishing a productive...

'Every business leader should read it immediately' Emma Gannon, author of The Multi-Hyphen Method'A book that made my brain fizz' Bruce Daisley, VP EMEA, TwitterWe are about to enter an Age of Creativity that requires a new set of skills. This book...

Before you can present information to others, you must understand its story. Now You See It teaches the concepts, principles, and practices of visual data sensemaking. The skills taught in this book rely primarily on something that most of us...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399562990Author Dan RoamFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Penguin Putnam IncPublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

Do you really understand what business value is? Information technology can and should deliver business value. But the Agile literature has paid scant attention to what business value means-and how to know whether or not you are delivering it. This...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784529611Author Michael BernardFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint Panoma PressPublisher Rethink PressWeight(grams) 245gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

Understand what they're saying - however they say itThis completely innovative self-study book (with downloadable audio) is the perfect way for busy executives to improve their English listening skills. It features real people talking about...