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Facebook, PayPal, Alibaba, Uber - these seemingly disparate companies have upended entire industries by harnessing a single phenomenon: the platform business model. Platform Revolution delivers the first comprehensive analysis of how platforms use technology to match producers and consumers in a multisided marketplace, unlocking hidden resources and creating new forms of value. When a company like Uber connects drivers with passengers, everybody wins - except traditional cab companies, which are scrambling to survive.

From Insecure to In Demand: The Essential Crash Course in Modern Professional Etiquette for Young Professionals Who Want to Stop Second-Guessing and Start Standing Out Feel unprepared for job interviews, office politics, or workplace communication? You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. In a world that demands confidence but rarely teaches it, From Insecure to In-Demand is the definitive, no-fluff guide for young professionals who feel like they’re faking it—and desperately want to feel like they belong. Whether you’re entering your first job, navigating your first promotion,...

How to release what holds you back from living the life you want. It can be difficult to accept things about ourselves that we’d rather hide, and often it’s tempting to ignore them. Unfortunately, if we do the latter, then we continue our self-destruction. Explore your dark side through Shadow Work. This audiobook explores how shadow work can reveal hidden parts of your personality, heal past wounds and create positive changes in your life.

A New York Times best-selling author reveals how to find the right words for every situation. Whether you are making a budget request, interviewing for a job, ending a relationship, or talking to children about divorce, the crux of success in those and other crucial situations is planned, effective communication.

With must-have updates, a new edition of the best-selling method that shows how anyone can turn their one simple idea into millions - without lifting a finger!

In business, the advice to “be proactive” is repeated like a sacred mantra. And yet, no one ever bothers to explain exactly what that means or how to do it…until now. The Proactive Professional reveals all the missing pieces of the proactivity puzzle and offers a step-by-step actionable framework for becoming proactive at work and in life. In these pages, you will discover: • The 6 essential cognitive and behavioral skills that define The Proactivity Skillset. • Simple proactivity principles and practices you can implement immediately to feel more in control of your work. • How ...

Do you find yourself pulling away just when things start to feel real? Maybe you crave closeness, but something inside keeps telling you to run. You don’t mean to push people away — it just happens. Then the guilt and confusion set in. You wonder, “Am I even capable of having a healthy relationship?” If this sounds familiar, you may have an avoidant attachment style — a pattern that silently sabotages intimacy and connection.

Political polarization is at an all-time high, and the consequences for our personal relationships are significant. Many people have friends and family members with whom they feel they can no longer communicate because of their extreme political views. In this book, psychologist Tania Israel presents her program for helping people have meaningful, constructive conversations with those they disagree with politically.

Discover how to feel Hashem's love and rely on Him completely, both in everyday moments and during challenging times. From the New York Times bestselling author of 14 books, including How Free Will Works and Never Get Angry Again, comes a transformative work offering practical strategies to break free from worry and anxiety and embrace a life of greater tranquility.

In Overcoming Imposter Syndrome at Work, ‘Tine Zekis, educator-turned-software-engineer and bestselling author, speaks directly to Black women professionals who are tired of feeling like they’re not enough in spaces they’ve worked so hard to enter. With warmth, insight, and practical tools, she’ll guide you to recognize and address the signs of imposter syndrome before they take over, identify your strengths and embrace your unique brilliance, replace negative self-talk with self-compassion and confidence, celebrate your wins.

The Inner Child Recovery Work with Radical Self Compassion has everything you need to recognize the painful effects of childhood trauma so you can gain emotional intelligence and go from conflict to resolution much easier. Join Don Barlow where he shares with you the proven techniques and exercises to help you understand your unresolved trauma and how to finally break free from it.

Charming, charismatic, and delightful or manipulative, self-serving, and cunning? Psychopaths are both and that’s exactly what makes them dangerous. Best-selling author of the international phenomenon Surrounded by Idiots, Thomas Erikson, reveals how to identify the psychopaths in your life and combat their efforts to control and manipulate. Surrounded by Psychopaths teaches listeners how to deal with psychopaths in their lives by becoming aware of their own behavior and their weaknesses.

¿Sufres estrés por culpa del trabajo? ¿Te sientes abrumado? ¿Agotado? ¿Saltas a la mínima en la oficina? ¿Y en casa? Esta guía te ayudará a controlar el estrés y a encontrar una solución duradera. Aprenderás a dominar el estrés para que sea el motor de tu productividad, crear rutinas realistas y prácticas de seguir, a buscar el progreso, no la perfección, a seguir un horario flexible, a decidir los límites entre el trabajo y la vida, renovarse física, mental y emocionalmente...

The first inside account of life within a Silicon Valley venture capital firm, eBoys is the fascinating true story of the six tall men who backed eBay, Webvan, and other billion-dollar start-ups that are transforming the Internet and setting a new pace for the economy - an audible.com audio exclusive!

Learn how to use self-inquiry to transform your thinking and return to the effortless joy of simply being yourself. Step into your true integrity; end your stressful thoughts; and free yourself from your limiting beliefs. Through easy-to-follow explanations and step-by-step instructions, Ernest Holm Svendsen reveals his vast experience as a trainer and facilitator as he guides you to your own in-depth understanding of one of the most effective ways of working with your mind.

In this unflinching, unforgettable memoir, Regina Louise tells the true story of overcoming neglect in the US foster-care system. Drawing on her experience as one of society’s abandoned children, she tells how she emerged from the cruel, unjust system, not only to survive, but to flourish. After years of jumping from one fleeting, often abusive home to the next, Louise meets a counselor named Jeanne Kerr. For the first time in her young life, Louise knows what it means to be seen, wanted, understood, and loved.

Born in a prison and removed from his drug-dependent mother, rejection is all that 7-year-old Alex knows. When Cathy is asked to foster little Alex, aged seven, her immediate reaction is: Why can't he stay with his present carers for the last month? He's already had many moves since coming into care as a toddler and he'll only be with her a short while before he goes to live with his permanent adoptive family. But the present carers are expecting a baby and the foster mother isn't coping, so Alex goes to live with Cathy.

In a period of skyrocketing student loan debt without the promise of high-paying employment, and in an economy in desperate need of skilled tradespeople, many are seeking new paths. Ken Rusk, the "million-dollar ditch digger", is here to show you that blue-collar trades are a source of pride and that you can - and will - find your version of happiness by pursuing a good old-fashioned craft. In Blue Collar Cash, Ken shares his insights from more than 30 years working in blue-collar trades as an entrepreneur, mentor, and life coach.

Are you ready to transform your relationship with your dog and enhance their cognitive abilities? If yes, then "Paws and Thinks: Mental Workout for Your Dog" is the perfect read for you! 🐶 Dogs are not just pets; they are family members who crave mental stimulation just as much as physical exercise. This comprehensive guide provides over 100 fun and innovative games to challenge your dog's mind, ensuring they stay sharp, engaged, and well-behaved. 🧠🐾 Why Choose "Paws and Thinks"? Boost Brain Power: Dive into games and puzzles designed to expand your dog's cognitive abilities, ...

Too many people think production, marketing, and distribution are essential to the entrepreneurial process. As One Simple Idea shows, you can hand these tasks off to others - and make big money in doing so. Stephen Key, a highly successful entrepreneur whose creations have generated billions of revenue, offers the simple, effortless secret to success: license your simple idea and let others do the work.