Arts Management

For too long, we’ve been participating in “hustle culture” which says if we’re not moving and achieving, we’re not enough. Sometimes, the only way to release ourselves from this exhausting feedback loop is to take a break from work. Sabbaticals provide time and space for a reset and can give us energy to launch something new, adjust priorities, or rediscover passions. Most people would love to take an extended sabbatical, but the truth is, you probably haven’t made a plan to address fears that arise the moment you step away from full-time work.

A decade since its original publication, the term go-giver has become shorthand for a defining set of values embraced by hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Today this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfilment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities. The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be.

Forget everything you know about motivating others and building a harmonious workplace. If you want to get the best out of people, you must be willing to fight. But that doesn't mean you become a dominator, nor does coddling others work. The best leader you've ever had in your life was a liberator - someone willing to fight for your highest good, even at a personal cost. In this audiobook, global leadership experts Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram explain what made that leader so unique, how to become that person yourself, and how to share the same gift with others.

Reclaim your power, heal your hidden wounds, and manifest positive change with art therapy as your gentle guide. Have you been yearning for a transformation, but feel hindered by past traumas, unhealed wounds, or habitual patterns? Are you seeking a gentle, yet engaging way to unlock your full potential? Shadow work is the process of exploring and understanding your hidden emotions and traits, helping you achieve a more balanced and complete sense of self.

This book is the pocket guide I wish I had when I first became a general manager of a Mitsubishi dealership in New York. Honestly, I am not the brightest star in the sky and made every mistake anyone could’ve possibly made. The car business desperately needs better leadership skills, understanding of social media, inventory management, fixed operations, and so much more. There is no educational barrier to the entry into car business, and there are only a handful of universities offering a major in car dealership general management, such as Liberty and Keiser.

What if charisma could be taught? For the first time, science and technology have taken charisma apart, figured it out, and turned it into an applied science: In controlled laboratory experiments, researchers could raise or lower people's level of charisma as if they were turning a dial.

Pragmatic, thought-provoking, and thoroughly useful, The Art of Alignment offers real-life stories, proven principles, and actionable advice. This step-by-step guide explains how to introduce new ideas and get any group of any size to agree and commit. You’ll even learn how to get your team members back on track when things fall off the rails.

The #1 skill your child won’t learn in school — yet it will shape their entire future. What if your child could confidently save, spend, and invest before they even hit their teens? Kids & Money: Mastering the Art of Wealth turns financial education into a colorful, story-driven experience that actually sticks. Packed with vibrant illustrations, practical lessons, and interactive activities, this all-in-one financial handbook is designed for kids ages 8 to 13 who are ready to start thinking smart about money. Inside this full-color guide, your child will discover: How Emma and Ethan, a ...

In this book, Art Kleiner, a strategy expert; Jeffrey Schwartz, a research psychiatrist; and Josie Thomson, an executive coach, give a transformative explanation of how cutting-edge neuroscience can help business leaders set a course toward better management. Mapping the functions of a manager onto established patterns of mental activity, they identify crucial brain circuits and their parallels in organizational culture. Strategic leaders, they show, play the role of wise advocates: able to go beyond day-to-day transactional behavior to a longer-term, broader perspective....

Few business leaders in the world have applied Lean strategy as successfully as Art Byrne has - and none has the ability to explain how to do it with such succinctness and clarity. Byrne has successfully implemented Lean strategies in more than 30 companies in 14 different countries. In The Lean Turnaround, this legendary business leader shares everything he has learned during his remarkable career and shows how anyone can achieve similar results.

The Making of a Manager: The Proven Formula for 100% Performance and Success Master the Principles of Effective Management In today’s competitive business landscape, achieving tangible results is crucial for success. However, too many managers and business owners prioritize profits and outcomes while neglecting the well-being and development of their workforce. To make matters worse, many managers are promoted simply because they were excellent at their job—not because they were trained to lead. As a result, they lack the skills, strategies, and tools needed to be truly effective. The ...

Make a lasting impact by launching new initiatives, inspiring others, and championing innovative approaches with this from-the-trenches guide by trusted executive mentor, entrepreneur, and leadership expert Joel Peterson.

Few business leaders in the world have applied Lean strategy as successfully as Art Byrne has - and none has the ability to explain how to do it with such succinctness and clarity. Byrne has successfully implemented Lean strategies in more than 30 companies in 14 different countries. In The Lean Turnaround, this legendary business leader shares everything he has learned during his remarkable career and shows how anyone can achieve similar results.

Are you drowning in commitments you never wanted to make? From the boss who "just needs one more thing" at 5 PM Friday to the friend who assumes you'll babysit (again), your life is probably full of people who mistake your kindness for weakness. Meanwhile, your calendar is bursting, your stress levels are through the roof, and that little voice in your head keeps whispering, "When is it MY turn?" Good news: It can be your turn right now. In this refreshingly honest and laugh-out-loud funny guide, recovering people-pleaser Jordan Taylor shows you how to reclaim your time, energy, and sanity ...

A crisis can strike at any time. Is your organization ready to deal with it? Are you ready to lead your organization through those chaotic times.  In The Crisis Leader, the author, Gisli Olafsson brings decades of experiences in leading teams through some of the most difficult natural disasters of recent times and shares the lessons learnt with the reader. The Crisis Leader provides the reader with insight into how to better prepare yourself for dealing with crisis, how to prepare your team, how to make decisions under pressure, dealing with stress, how to focus on team morale, and focus...

We're too tired to think, too wired to focus, less efficient than we want to be, and guilty about not getting enough time with our loved ones. We all know that we feel starved for time, but what are we actually doing about it? Precious little. In The Art of Stopping Time, New York Times best-selling author Pedram Shojai guides us towards success with what he calls time prosperity - having the time to accomplish what you want in life without feeling compressed, stressed, overburdened, or hurried.

How can we create and market creative works that achieve longevity? Holiday explores this mystery by drawing on his extensive experience working with businesses and creators such as Google, American Apparel, and the author John Grisham as well as his interviews with the minds behind some of the greatest perennial sellers of our time.

Letting Go of Anger explores simple, actionable strategies that will help listeners diffuse their negative reactions and become more mindful and emotionally literate adults. The behavioral science and developmental psychology behind our most primitive emotions will empower listeners to take back control from a reactionary experience that often makes us (wrongly) feel powerless.

Most organizations fail to pay their employees properly - not because they don’t want to, but because they don’t approach compensation with a plan. The compensation landscape is changing rapidly. If you don’t pay your employees what they’re worth, not only will your competitors leave you behind, but you’ll also leave yourself open to legal, social, and political backlash. Pay Matters is your go-to guide for demystifying the art and science of compensation.

Whether your vision of an ideal career is starting your own business, rising to a different position within your current company, or landing your very first job, Quantum Success will help you make the prosperity and fulfillment of your dreams a reality. Through her accessible, empowering writing, Christy Whitman shares the fundamental principles that she’s discovered after more than 20 years of studying universal forces - such as polarity, alignment, resonance, momentum, and magnetism - and explains how to harness these forces to optimize your wealth and career.