Practice Management

The Agony of Decision was named one of the best crisis management books of all time by Book Authority, the world's leading site for nonfiction recommendations. Book Authority had previously named it one of the Best New Crisis Management Books of 2018. This book is about how leaders and the organizations they lead can maintain reputation, trust, confidence, financial and operational strength, and competitive advantage in a crisis. First, by thinking clearly; second by making smart choices; and third by executing those choices effectively.

Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility (CSR) - incorporating corporate (social) responsibility, sustainable development, business ethics, corporate citizenship, business & society and corporate governance - has become a widely taught subject in business schools and practiced in companies around the world. For the first time, there is a comprehensive e-textbook that introduces students and practitioners to CSR theory and practice, looking at the past, present and future. The text begins with definitions and drivers of CSR, including the all-important "business case", then traces the ...

Managing SharePoint is similar to managing a war and therefore using ancient war tactics SharePoint can be tamed. Therefore, several key aspects are reviewed to guide you through the process of planning and managing the best SharePoint environment possible. Topics include planning/project planning, architecture, price, site migration(s), example points for manager/director/vice president meeting, being disciplined, estimating time, arranging and preparing, training, explaining, design plans, continuing to attack, lacking plans, learning, courage, taxonomy planning, productivity, enterprise ...

Asanas, Mudras and Bandhas: Awakening Ecstatic Kundalini provides a practical approach for incorporating yoga postures and specialized inner physical maneuvers into a compact daily routine of practices that includes spinal breathing pranayama and deep meditation. Kundalini awakening is covered with clarity, including a discussion of symptoms and specific methods for self-pacing and regulating the inner energies to provide for progressive and safe unfoldment of abiding inner silence, ecstatic bliss, and outpouring divine love.

Interest in meditation and mindfulness has skyrocketed in recent years, thanks largely to neuroimaging and the body of scientific research that has validated the many benefits of these practices. Sadly, the legal community has for the most part been left out, even though lawyers would clearly benefit from mindfulness. Many lawyers feel hesitant to try meditation, which can seem alien and inaccessible from the vantage point of a professional culture that places great value on logic and reason.

"The Corporate Mentor's Toolkit: Techniques and Strategies for Success" is the ultimate guide for managers and leaders who want to build a successful mentoring program within their organization. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the mentoring process, including identifying mentees, matching them with mentors, and establishing clear goals and expectations. It also provides various tools and techniques for fostering effective communication and building trust between mentors and mentees. With practical advice and real-world examples, this book equips readers with the knowledge and...

Master Proven Leadership Strategies and Unlock Your Full Potential as a Manager — Even If You've Never Led a Team Before! Do you struggle with gaining respect and trust from your team, even though you're trying your best? Do you wish you could inspire your team to take ownership and perform at their best without constantly pushing them? Feeling underprepared as a new manager? Or are you an experienced leader searching for fresh, impactful strategies? You're not alone. Many managers, both new and seasoned, find themselves in these challenging situations. What if you could transform these ...

"The Art of Utility Bill Negotiation: Step-by-Step Methods to Reduce Your Utility Bill Payment with Ease" is your ultimate guide to conquering your utility bills and saving money effortlessly. Dive into this comprehensive and innovative book to discover expert strategies, practical tips, and insider secrets that will empower you to take control of your utility expenses like a pro. With a stunning combination of negotiation techniques, energy efficiency measures, and sustainable practices, this book will revolutionize the way you manage your utility bills. Get ready to unlock the secrets to ...

A quick-and-easy guide to core business and career concepts - no MBA required. The ability to negotiate a deal. Confidence to oversee staff. Complete, accurate monitoring of expenses. In today's business world, these are must-have skills. But all too often, comprehensive business books turn the important details of best practices into tedious listening that would put even a CEO to sleep. From hiring and firing to strategizing and calculating revenues, Negotiating 101 is an easy-to-understand road map of today's complex business world.

Conquer the Social Work Exams: Your Guide to the LMSW and LCSW Certifications offers a clear, concise study aid for aspiring social workers preparing for their licensing exams. This book is not intended to replace comprehensive study manuals or coursework but is designed to help test takers focus on key principles, reinforce their foundational knowledge, and identify areas that may require deeper review. Each chapter explores critical content areas including human development, clinical diagnosis, assessment strategies, social work ethics, intervention techniques, cultural competence, and ...

Discover the transformative power of scent in "Scented Balance," a compelling eBook that explores the intricate relationship between aromatherapy and emotional wellness. This thoughtfully crafted guide delves into the ancient practice of using essential oils to harmonize the mind, body, and spirit, offering a modern approach to achieving emotional balance in our fast-paced world. Embark on a sensory journey through the basics of aromatherapy, where you will learn the foundational science linking our sense of smell to our deepest emotions. Uncover the history of aromatic practices and ...

Detonate explains how organizations built up bad habits, identifies which ones masquerade as "best practices", and suggests alternatives that can contribute to winning in the marketplace. With a focus on optimism and empowerment, it focuses on an approach and mindset which are critical to successfully compete in an era characterized by profound technological advances and uncertainty.

Are you ready to transform the way we view and approach animal husbandry? "Compassionate Farming" is an enlightening journey, offering a thorough exploration into the profound responsibility we hold towards the animals under our care. This eBook is a comprehensive guide for anyone who seeks to align their farming practices with ethical standards while maintaining a productive and successful agricultural enterprise. Delve into the philosophy of ethical animal husbandry in the very first chapter, where complex notions of animal consciousness and sentience are unraveled. Discover how the Five ...

Proven to be invaluable resources for anyone in a position of power, here are three of China's greatest classical works on leadership, warriorship, and strategy: The Art of War, Zen Lessons, and The Book of Leadership and Strategy.

Talent Makers: How the Best Organizations Win Through Structured and Inclusive Hiring is essential listening for every leader who knows that hiring is crucial to their organization and wants to compete for top talent, diversify their organization, and build winning teams. Daniel Chait and Jon Stross, cofounders of Greenhouse Software, Inc., provide listeners with a comprehensive and proven framework to improve hiring quickly, substantially, and measurably.

Hierarchy in organizations is obsolete. There is a better way: one that increases the engagement of employees and managers alike, reduces micromanaging and other limiting approaches, and promotes organizational and individual success. In this book, self-management expert Samantha Slade presents seven concrete practices to help your organization flatten its existing hierarchy and develop a horizontal organization. The result will be enhanced creativity, greater growth, and an increased employee retention and productivity - and a better bottom line.

From the author of The Practice of Intentional Listening comes the second book in The Practice of series, designed to help you unlock the hidden power of your mornings. Whether you’re striving for greater productivity, deeper focus, or renewed energy, this transformative guide will show you how to create a morning routine that sets the tone for success—all in just 60 days.

Often, when leaders experience trouble, they look to blame an outside source or expect a small tweak to right their ship. But many times they've actually lost their grip on the very basic foundation of leadership. The business environment may change, but no management trend can displace the core laws, proven over centuries, of excellent leadership. Unusually Excellent is an essential resource for leaders that brings these fundamentals together in a new and comprehensive way.

Many organizations are facing the uphill battle of modernizing their legacy IT infrastructure. Mirco Hering, a thought leader in managing IT within legacy organizations, lays out a road map to success for IT managers and tells them how to create the right ecosystem, how to empower people to bring their best to work every day, how to put the right technology in the driver's seat to propel their organization to success, and addresses the different challenges that legacy organizations face as they transform into modern IT departments.

Picking up where How to Not Always Be Working left off, Getting to Center is an empathetic offering to those who are looking for a roadmap for finding their way back to equilibrium. This book meditates on endings, grief and joy, ease, hope, addiction, and beginnings, pairing Marlee's own experiences and wisdom with practical exercises and tools for creating balance and understanding within the natural changes of life.