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In The Art of Presentation, the second book of the new Jim Stovall and Dr. Ray Hull Your Ultimate Guide series for personal development and business success, the authors use their decades of combined experience, research, and natural abilities to powerfully illustrate the specifics of effective public speaking.

In this book, you will have the opportunity to define your own success, create a life mission to achieve success, forge productivity on your own terms, and then begin to succeed by effectively utilizing motivation, communication, and implementations.

You could be the proud parent of the next big child star. Naturally, you’d want to support their dreams and help them put their acting prowess to work. But first, a reality check: Even if your kid has plenty of talent, finding success in the entertainment industry can be quite challenging.

With the frenetic pace of life and ever-evolving technology, face-to-face human interaction is becoming a lost art. The simple formula of You, You, Me, You enables you to easily create meaningful connections and build relationships that can provide lasting benefits, whether the outcomes you seek are professional (getting a job) or personal (getting a date). Discover how to network effectively and leave a lasting impression and understand the importance of how building relationships can create a positive life experience!

Do you have a hard time negotiating with people? Are you always the first one to compromise or too tough to generate great deals? This book will address your fear and obstacles in negotiation. You will soon reap the benefits of being a great negotiator if you follow the steps in this book, even if you have never had any business experiences before.

In today's fast-paced world of meetings, messages, and multitasking, the space for meaningful human interaction is shrinking. Spark It! is a bold, timely guide that reframes facilitation not as a corporate skill or event-based role, but as an influential, everyday art—one that anyone can learn, practice, and master to transform how we live, lead, collaborate, and communicate.

Hi, I’m Ben Minevich. I’ve spent years mastering the Socratic method—a timeless, powerful tool for unlocking clarity, connection, and wisdom in any conversation. In How to Outsmart Everyone in the Room Like Socrates: Master the Art of Questioning to Win Any Room, I share everything I’ve learned to help you transform how you think, communicate, and lead. This book isn’t about flashy debate tricks or trying to out-talk people. It’s about asking better questions—the kind that spark breakthroughs, solve real problems, and build lasting trust.

The Art of War has been applied to many fields outside of the military. Many business books have applied the lessons taken from the book to office politics and corporate business strategy. Many Japanese companies make the book required reading for their key executives. The book is also popular among Western business circles citing its utilitarian value regarding management practices. Many entrepreneurs and corporate executives have turned to it for inspiration and advice on how to succeed in competitive business situations.

Most books on teaching the martial arts, pertain primarily to one’s wallet. The Broken Rice Bowl is a book which appeals to one’s heart. It is not a quick fix to anything. Rather, it is the telling of a tale of one man, on the quest for making better human beings through individuals stories across time. In The Broken Rice Bowl, such stories focus on what makes for a less-than-worthy teacher, and how to avoid such pitfalls with common sense and technical know-how.

The Empty Cup provides listeners with the eight keys to developing a proper mind-set for success in their martial arts training. Presented in the form of parables, these life lessons are analyzed and explained in a way that is easy to understand. Accompanied by real-life examples from the author’s 35 years of experience in the field, The Empty Cup is a must-listen for everyone who is serious about martial artists, regardless of rank, style, or lineage.

Este libro te puede ayudar no solo a mejorar tu escucha sino también a poder comprender un poco el motivo de por qué nos cuesta tanto poner atención, así igual el cómo interrumpimos o nos interrumpen lo que complica la comunicación de la escucha y se da a malinterpretaciones.

You know this. You spend days preparing your presentation because your career might depend on it. You even practice in front of a mirror. You might even learn the entire text by heart so that nothing could ever go wrong. And yet the presentation turns out to be a nightmare. Your heart is racing, your entire body shakes, and your brain goes into full fight-or-flight mode so you can barely remember what you were going to talk about. Needless to say, your boss and your co-workers are not impressed.

This book delves deep into human psychology to teach leaders how to create a win-win situation - every time. No decision is ever supported 100 percent - elite leadership is about using human elements and desires in every situation to make your choice theirs. Learning to deal with opposing personalities and desires can be the difference between the corner office and a suffocating cubicle.

Small talk is a powerful yet underutilized tool that can go a long way if done gracefully. The truth is, many dread this type of conversation and shy away from it as much as possible. If you are one of them, fret not, because you are about to learn the techniques to gracefully jumpstart a conversation with anyone in any situation. In this audiobook, you will learn ways to improve not just your communication skills but also your social skills through the art and science of small talk.

Want to know the secret to becoming an expert software engineer and getting any job you want? The answer is simple: experience. In this book, I will show you the system I use to design, develop, and deliver open source software; steer you away from the mistakes I’ve made along the way; and help you build an impressive résumé of projects that’ll get you that job you’ve always wanted, and in time, will earn you the right to call yourself an expert.

It is not about “Go and Sell” motivation, 100 closing techniques, or cold calling scripts. It is a book for professionals developing a deep understanding of sales and business development. Sellosophy integrates the philosophical ideas of great minds into practical sales management models.

In this honest and down-to-earth guide, a working-class entrepreneur shares their real-life journey of starting and running a small business-without any frills, research, or fancy jargon. Inspired by a "crazy" dream, the author began a daycare business in 2011, facing all the highs, lows, surprises, and invaluable lessons that come with turning a vision into reality.

Within this audiobook, you will discover powerful strategies, insightful techniques, and transformative insights that will empower you to unlock your potential and take complete control of your productivity. From understanding the profound impact of the 80/20 Rule to mastering the art of prioritization, this audiobook will guide you toward optimal productivity, personal growth, and exceptional achievement.

La capacidad de impactar a las personas es una habilidad importante que todos deberían tener. Hacer cumplir la autoridad puede funcionar con personas que trabajan directamente debajo de usted, pero no funcionará para aquellos que no lo hacen. La influencia, por otro lado, lo ayudará indirectamente a administrar y controlar tanto a quienes trabajan para usted como a quienes no.

This practical guide is designed for those who might not really understand the science behind persuasive speaking and how it works, and are looking to increase their public speaking effectiveness. Believe it or not, there are powerful and effective strategies on ways to dramatically improve your fear of public speaking and become an effective presentation and public speaker. And I give them all to you within this guide. You will finally learn how to exercise and strengthen your speaking skills through time tested, practical and efficient methods.