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Few of us realise that our language in the workplace inhibits creative problem-solving and escalates uncertainty and stress. In both high-pressure situations and everyday scenarios, in each meeting and email, we have the opportunity to empower our colleagues by using the right words. In Leadership Is Language, Former US Navy captain David Marquet expands on his best-selling leadership book Turn the Ship Around! and shows managers and leaders the next step in their development: how to enable their team through communication.

Fortune 500 strategist and best-selling management author Ken Tucker explores the challenging skill sets required to navigate conflict and crucial conversations effectively. Drawing upon decades of experience in the corporate and government worlds, Tucker teaches leaders how to say what they really need to say and say it right, so their people and organizations execute the results they want and need.

You are a newly licensed real estate agent. Now what? Maybe you've had your real estate license for a while but have hit a plateau. How do you start moving again? 6 Figures in 12 Months: How to Meet or Surpass Your Revenue Goals as a Real Estate Agent teaches you how to become a six-figure real estate agent, but it is more than just a how-to book for the new real estate agent. It also tells you what current real estate agents who earn six figures do in terms of self-development.

Rule the Room is the product of Jason Teteak’s twenty-year experience as a trainer and coach. His thoroughly tested advice covers every presenter’s concerns, from hooking the audience immediately to entertaining them, and from overcoming your fears to handling questions. He covers every base - content creation, delivery, audience management - with an overview plus step-by-step instructions, review exercises, and scores of specific and practical tips.

Developing and delivering presentations is typically challenging for technical professionals because they struggle with what to say about their work and how to say it. If they can't communicate their work in a relatable way, their work loses recognition and they miss out on top projects. In Luminary: Master the Art and Science of Storytelling, certified executive coach and CEO of an award-winning leadership development firm, Jack Griffin, solves these pain points by guiding technical professionals on how to create and deliver effective presentations in all settings.

Growing a business is tough. Entrepreneurs usually start off by cobbling together a team of self-starters willing to bust their asses for the company...usually from within their personal network of college buddies, friends of friends, and relatives. Those scrappy teams fit perfectly in your startup culture—they're tough, hungry, and willing to do whatever it takes to succeed. But what happens when you reach $20 million in revenue, or 40 or 50 million—and those same dedicated employees are holding you back? How do you walk that delicate line between gratitude and necessity?

Discovery is perhaps the most critical phase of any sales journey and yet it also one of the least managed. Learn the best strategies and tactics to give you the best chance to make sure that first meeting isn’t the last.

Unmute Yourself: Speak Up to Stand Out is a game changer. A call to action for professional women who are ready to get their seat at the table—then build a bigger table. We start with the million-dollar problem—have you ever tried applying the gender wage gap to a career's lifetime? The numbers are staggering. Even more eye-opening is how women are holding themselves back and creating their own glass ceiling. Confidence impacts outcomes, and if you're ready to speak up to stand out, this book is for you.

In Five Stars, Carmine Gallo, best-selling author of Talk Like TED, breaks down how to apply Aristotle’s formula of persuasion to inspire contemporary audiences. As the nature of work changes and technology carries things across the globe in a moment, communication skills become more valuable - not less. Gallo interviews neuroscientists, economists, historians, billionaires, and business leaders of companies like Google, Nike and Airbnb to show firsthand how they use their words to captivate your imagination and ignite your dreams.

Unlock the Secret to Transforming Time-Wasting Meetings into Productivity Powerhouses! Are you tired of sitting through endless, unproductive meetings that seem to go nowhere? Do you wish there was a way to make meetings not just bearable but actually enjoyable and highly effective? Sharif George, with over thirty years of project management experience, shares the ultimate guide to revolutionizing your meetings in “The Art of Productive Meetings.” This dynamic and energetic book reveals tried-and-tested strategies to transform any meeting into a productivity powerhouse. Whether you’re...

When cultivating profitable business relationships, there are people of value you haven't met yet, people you know but may have overlooked, and others that just aren't a fit for your network. Because your time is too valuable to waste, you need to know how to evaluate each connection. What are the signs that someone is a good fit for your business network? How do you uncover and cultivate the right relationships?

Running Effective Meetings For Dummies shows you how to plan, guide, and run a great meeting, whether you're doing it face-to-face, fully virtual, or a combination of both. Authors Dr. Joseph Allen, industrial and organizational psychologist, and Emmy-award winning communications expert Karin Reed team up to walk you through the steps you need to take to make your next meeting your best one yet.

A sweeping leadership framework to institute clear and intentional actions throughout your organization so that people of all racial backgrounds are empowered to lead, collaborate, and excel at work.

A Bridge Not Too Far: Where Creativity Meets Innovation by Deepak Ohri is a must-listen and inspirational book for anyone seeking to harness the power of innovation and creativity to succeed in the business world. Ohri, founder and CEO of lebua Hotels and Resorts, shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a renowned award-winning entrepreneur in the luxury hospitality industry with a focus on management and leadership.

From stages across America to the classrooms of Yale and Harvard...comes Deb Sofield's inspirational, instructional guide to help you conquer your fear of public speaking. Speak Without Fear transforms our old ways of thinking about public speaking and provides the listener with the necessary tools to move beyond the fear and craft their message in a way that will inspire, move, and most of all, be heard!

Join Richard on his quest to overcome a crushing fear of public speaking and discover the secrets of successful communication.

Wisdom without passion is a Ferrari with no gas in the tank. Passion without wisdom is a tricked-out 57 Chevy with no steering wheel. Baby Boomers have relied on wisdom to pave the way to success. Education, knowledge, investing strategies, 401(k)s, real estate leverage, and carefully contrived career paths were expected to lead to success in the golden years. Seeing the overall failure of that formulaic approach to life, younger generations today have relied on passion as the guiding principle for their version of success.

Panel discussions are a mainstay of events, from huge in-person conferences to small online networking meetings. So if you've got the job of moderating one, or being a panelist yourself, it makes sense to learn how to do it exceptionally well, from a professional. In this expert guide, former BBC TV presenter, professional moderator and award-winning speaker Penny Haslam, shares her vast experience. Whether you've got experience or are new to panels, this audiobook covers every aspect so you can be a roaring success.

Some people think the workplace is no place for funny business. But the upside of humour for our careers is significant. A recent survey of more than 700 CEOs showed that 98 per cent prefer job candidates with a sense of humour and 84 per cent think that funny employees do better work. Psychologist Dr Jennifer Aaker and comedian Naomi Bagdonas' research has shown that humour makes us feel more competent and confident, strengthens relationships and boosts resilience during difficult times.

That’s one lesson Rishabh Shah learnt after he founded I.I.M.U.N. (India’s International Movement to Unite Nations) in 2011. Now, as the world’s largest youth-run organisation, they work with thousands of young people across 220 cities in India and more than 35 countries to put together concourses for school children. The aim is to sensitise leaders of tomorrow about the world, from the Indian lens.