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Project management is an essential skill for anyone who needs to get things done in any organisation, and is absolutely critical for anyone leading strategic change. In Lead Successful Projects, the Penguin Business Expert guide, Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, introduces a simplified but strategic approach to project management developed over the last 20 years coaching executives, managers and MBAs. Learn how to break down your project into manageable elements, define smart goals and meet them in this concise and practical guide to project success.

Managers, organizations, and even whole societies repeatedly get trapped into solving the wrong problems. Errors can be traced to one fundamental flaw-misdirected thinking. Leading business professor Ian Mitroff asserts that the ability to spot the right problems, frame them correctly, and implement appropriate solutions is the true competitive edge of the successful and prosperous organization.

Drawing on decades of experience, the authors offer a fresh, enlivening approach to the nonprofit enterprise that, too often, is undervalued and thought of as the province of the burnt-out and the overwhelmed. Along with its many candid insights and memorable anecdotes, The Art of Giving also offers instruction on how to create a business plan for giving that works for you.

If you want to improve your conversational skills - and achieve greater levels of personal and professional success - The Art of Talking to Anyone is the ultimate book. Rosalie Maggio has built a career on teaching people how to say the right thing at the right time - and she's made her techniques available to you.

If you’d like not just to be able to sell but to fall in love with sales, this book is for you. Live It, Love It, Sell It is for anyone interested in doing sales in a human, non-sleazy, non-pushy way, whether you’re male or female, working for yourself or working for an organization. Dragons’ Den winner Jules White brings you the benefit of her experience and knowledge gained from over 30 years of selling to debunk myths about sales being all about formulas or pushiness and explains how everyone has the power to sell using their natural ability.

The Salient Art of Forgiveness is a mental-health guide that inspires listeners to live a happy and meaningful life by gaining mastery over the art of forgiveness. It reminds listeners about the importance of letting go of offenses and equips them with the skills to forgive, even before others offend them. It offers insight into how to avoid offending others and how to help others walk in love with them.

Many people wonder why the messages they try to get across never seem to get through, or why they can't seem to interpret those around them. A lot of problems with being understood and understanding others can be traced back to not knowing enough about body language. Although we typically assume that humans communicate mostly using speech, body language is the most important factor in communication.

Are you trying to get that coveted first job at a fast track company, plum promotion, or gain admission to your dream school? You may only get a minute or two to "stand out" from your competition. Telling your story in compelling, engaging, and relevant ways is necessary to achieve your desired outcomes. Learn from the best modern storytellers - Shonda Rhimes, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Magic Leap, and more - how to engage and motivate gatekeepers to let you in. Crafting strategic personal narratives is your “story ticket” to success.

Everyone wants to be a writer, and they want to know what they can do to make that dream come true. However, most aspiring writers do not understand how to position themselves so they are ready when presented with an opportunity. They identify themselves as writers but have no writing samples, or their websites and social media talk all about their paintings or music but say nothing of who they are as writers.

The Art of Effortless Entrepreneurship is the ultimate guide for both seasoned entrepreneurs in search of a fresh approach and aspiring businesspeople eager to carve out their niche. Embrace the principles of effortless entrepreneurship and watch your business thrive in today's ever-evolving landscape.

전시회에 가는 것을 좋아하는 사람들은 많지만, 미술 작품을 구매해 재테크를 하는 사람은 드물다. 보통 미술 투자는 부자들의 전유물이라는 고정관념이 있기 때문이다. 『나는 샤넬백 대신 그림을 산다』를 출간한 저자 윤보형은 미술 투자인 '아트테크'야말로 주식과 부동산보다 보통의 사람들에게 적합한 재테크라고 말한다.

Learn the #1 secret of the top professional speakers in the world: how to craft and deliver a riveting story. Exceptional storytelling skills have been proven to build career success. Whether you are at a cocktail party, in the corporate boardroom, or in a routine meeting, your ability to craft interesting stories will have a measurable impact on your success. Learn how to harness the human psyche’s positive response to a good story.

Tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Dreaming of more freedom, flexibility, and financial security? Unlocking Passive Income is your ultimate guide to turning everyday skills and ideas into income-generating side hustles that work for you, not the other way around. In this no-nonsense, actionable book, entrepreneur Mark McCabe reveals how to build smart, sustainable streams of passive income—whether you're starting from scratch or looking to scale your current hustle.

"Being a business leader is similar to being a commander in war." This sentiment sets the tone for a tactical guide to not only surviving but thriving amid industry disruption, globalization, and digital transformation. In today's concrete jungle, the life of an entrepreneur and business leader can be perilous. Each day brings the possibility of new opportunities, unforeseen risks, and inevitable emergencies. At every turn, technology is either friend or foe (and sometimes both). The Art of War in Business Technology brings lessons in warfare to the digital battlefield.

Do you know the fastest way to real intimacy? It's as simple as listening. We can all learn to listen better. Why? Because active listening is going to revolutionize your life. It's going to change the way you see others, the world around you, and how successful you are. If you want better intimacy with lovers or friends, better progress in your career, more sex, or you just want to be smarter and wiser, then start listening.

In the book, you'll learn everything you need to know about AFM. What badge to buy, what projects to bring, what printed materials you need, and all important etiquette tips for maximizing your success at the American film market. Producers need to understand distribution to find success, and this guide is a primer for the most reliable way American filmmakers can find traditional, non-DIY distribution.

Would you like your business......to burst into public awareness like Lady Gaga?...to have the long-lived success of Mick Jagger?...to demonstrate the creativity of The Beatles? We don’t normally think of the music business as a source of entrepreneurial insight, but we should. The best bands have longevity, a depth of customer loyalty, and a level of profitability that puts most businesses to shame. And what they know about marketing, partnerships, bartering, and overcoming obstacles isn’t taught in business school.

Inovar é uma habilidade exclusiva de poucos ou um processo acessível a todos? Em A Arte da Inovação, são desafiados conceitos tradicionais, mostrando que a inovação não é sobre inventar algo totalmente novo, mas sim enxergar o que já existe por perspectivas diferentes. Com uma abordagem instigante, o livro desconstrói mitos ao redor da criatividade, revelando que inovar é mais sobre constância, exploração e adaptação do que sobre genialidade inata ou pura sorte.

Executive Motherhood provides a one-of-a-kind toolkit for women who want to upgrade both their professional ambitions and their family lives. Ashley Quinto Powell combines 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and executive, 10 years of raising two stellar kids, and the satisfaction of being married to a very hunky husband to the inspiring stories, practical tips, and unparalleled advice contained within.

From the beaches of Rio to the boardrooms of Madison Avenue, Shake the Cart is a delightful discourse on the art of creative disruption and millennial-driven innovation. Championing a brave new millennial-based outlook on life and business, Shake the Cart introduces three bold new ideas: the disruption mindset, the new adoption curve (the shaky-cart curve), and the way of the cart. With sportive case studies from Washington, DC to Wall Street, Shake the Cart envisions a diverse and inclusive world and workplace.