Career Planning

What enables great corporate leaders to detect signals that their industry, or perhaps the entire world, is about to change? How are they able to place their companies in a position to capitalize on that change? And how can you become one of those extraordinary people? It boils down to one word - vision. Leaders who lacked it have often guided their companies to obsolescence and failure. The rare leaders who cultivated a strong vision have disrupted industries, created new ones, and remade the world.

It's time to stop putting yourself at the bottom of every to-do list and start taking care of yourself first. It's time to leave Superwoman in the movies, where she belongs, and say hello to being a super woman - the best, most productive version of the hero you already are.

Turn your entrepreneurial dreams into a thriving business without costly startup mistakes! Achieve your business goals with this 2-in-1 guide: The Business Plan Shortcut and Starting a Business Roadmap. This comprehensive resource provides a clear, effective blueprint for success.

Companies are fighting the wrong battle. The consensus has been to learn the best practices from Big Tech and imitate them. But new paths for growth aren't created by imitation; they're forged by radical differentiation. In Smart Rivals, Harvard Business School professor Feng Zhu and former Bloomberg journalist Bonnie Cao show business leaders how to create new competitive advantages by offering product features and benefits that tech giants and other competitors cannot match.

Fun is something you have to earn, right? You work hard, and then maybe once a year you get to enjoy yourself on a vacation. And after a lifetime of this you retire and finally do what you want. Dynamic speaker and consultant Dave Crenshaw calls this the culture of WISH: you slave away and hope it will be Worth It Someday, Hopefully. And it's all wrong.

For the past 10 years, Rohit Bhargava’s signature annual Non-Obvious Trend Report has helped over a million readers discover more than 100 trends changing our culture. Now for the first time, Rohit and his team of Non-Obvious trend curators reveal 10 revolutionary new megatrends that are transforming how we work, play, and live.

Imagine walking into your next job interview, feeling and exuding confidence with every aspect of your posture. You've got this, right? But have you ever considered how those tiny, seemingly inconsequential gestures or expressions could sway the conversation without you even saying a word? This is the power of body language—the unspoken tool that can make or break your personal and professional interactions.

Based on extensive primary research conducted over more than fifteen years, this book documents the differential contribution of HP's successive CEOs in sustaining the company's integral process of becoming. It uses a comprehensive strategic leadership framework to examine and explain the role of the CEO: (1) defining and executing the key tasks of strategic leadership, and (2) developing four key elements of the company's strategic leadership capability.

"Conquer the Life Exam: Your Guide to a Career in Life Insurance and Annuities" provides an in-depth exploration of the essential concepts and principles needed to excel in the life insurance industry. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the fundamentals of life insurance policies to advanced topics such as policy illustrations, non-forfeiture options, and the operation of variable products. Each chapter is designed to provide a clear understanding of how these concepts apply in real-world scenarios, helping readers to build a strong foundation of knowledge. The guide delves ...

Dreaming of a streamlined law practice that wins more clients and gives you your time back? This is your answer! Attorneys work some of the longest hours of any profession—especially if you run your own law firm. Whether you’re with a small team or going solo, chances are you’re on-call 24/7. You’re buried in day-to-day operations, legal work, and the emotional toll that comes with it—often at the expense of family life. You love your work and the difference you make. But what if you could regain balance and be fully present at work and at home?

Whether you're just starting to explore circularity, or you are already actively advancing a circular business agenda, this book caters to your unique journey. It introduces a set of circular business model patterns as a pathway to transformation and creating value in a circular economy. It offers over 100 real-world case studies of circular business model innovation to highlight emerging trends, new opportunities, and the pathway to sustainable change.

You didn’t start your business to feel exhausted, anxious, or stuck. But somewhere along the way, the spark faded. You wake up tired, go to bed wired, and wonder how long you can keep going like this. The pressure to succeed, to stay strong, to always be “on” — it’s wearing you down. You're not broken. You’re burned out. And you're not alone. From Burned Out to Breakthrough is your recovery plan. It offers warm, clear support for business owners — and for anyone navigating too much stress, too little rest, and a growing sense of disconnection.

Worried About Your Teen’s Financial Future in the UK? Equip Them with the Skills to Succeed Today! As a parent, the thought of your teen's future can be overwhelming. Are you confident they can manage their finances independently, or do you find yourself worrying about their ability to make smart financial decisions without falling into debt? While it's natural to offer support during tough times, it’s crucial to empower them with the financial skills they’ll need to thrive—especially as they prepare for adulthood. This comprehensive guide to personal finance in the UK will provide ...

Do you want to discover the must-have project management hacks to achieve more success and master every area of your life? If you’ve ever experienced project failure at home, work or even with your hobbies, you’re not alone. The truth is, project management isn’t easy. And it’s important to remember that this is not your fault! But becoming a successful project manager doesn’t happen by luck...you have to take action. And that’s how Project Management for Beginners will empower you.

Ever wonder why you've had more strategy conversations than you can count, but not a single strategist discussion you can remember? That's because strategy has made a career out of ignoring the strategist—until now. Strategists First will help you learn what every strategist needs to know, including: who strategists are, what strategists believe, how strategists behave, where strategists thrive, when strategists strike, and why strategists matter.

Revolutionary Wealth is about how tomorrow's wealth will be created, and who will get it and how. But twenty-first-century wealth, according to the Tofflers, is not just about money, and cannot be understood in terms of industrial-age economics.

Do you love to bake? Are you the go-to person for a family birthday cake or special occasion cake? Why not take that love of baking and make some money? The most rewarding thing I’ve ever done in my life was to abandon my career and jump into the bakery business. I’m thankful every single day that I had the support and love of my family and was able to make these decisions. So, do you want to start your own bakery? This is a huge step.

It’s easy to be pessimistic about the state of our country these days, but as McCormick explains, if the true test of a great country is its capacity for self-renewal, the United States of America stands apart. Our country has continually defeated grave threats and overcome domestic divisions when the odds have been stacked against us. That’s the American story, and we can do it again. Drawing on decades of leadership in business, the military, and government, McCormick issues a call for visionary servant leadership.

Starting a business is exciting, but without the right knowledge, it can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur, small business owner, or aspiring startup founder, this book is your step-by-step guide to building a profitable and scalable business from scratch. This book is more than just theory—it’s packed with real-world examples, actionable steps, and expert insights to help you launch, manage, and scale a successful small business.

Blockchain technology has taken over the world, well...partially. This audiobook shares various viewpoints by taking a look at the particular tools you can utilize, such as blockchain and charting tools, to mine and purchase bitcoin, and make money with it, at the correct time! This guide will show you what you can learn about blockchain technology.