Art Career Development

Success in the workplace is not just about talent or effort. It is about being seen, heard, and remembered by the right people. In How to Be Like Bill, Joren Dorne uncovers the behaviours and social strategies that help professionals advance in their careers. Based on years of experience across industries and cultures, this book reveals how perception, influence, and timing shape success in business. If you have ever wondered why some people progress while others stay overlooked, this is the missing piece.

If you think you ought to say something, the chances are extremely favorable. This is an instance in which it makes sense for you to speak up. You'll learn from those encounters and get better at training yourself to know when it's time to speak up. This book will teach you how to build confidence to deal with anyone, whether it's family, friends, or coworkers. We all know that having good communication skills can be the difference between success and mediocrity.

Mastering the Art of Negotiation is a comprehensive, practical guide that demystifies the negotiation process and equips you with the tools to communicate clearly, manage difficult emotions, and reach mutually beneficial agreements without manipulation or pressure.

Sun Tzu’s Art of Handling Everyday Idiots: How to Outsmart Fools Without Losing Your Peace takes the timeless wisdom of The Art of War and adapts it for the battles of modern life. Written in a sharp, no-fluff style, this short book delivers practical lessons you can apply immediately—to work, relationships, and everyday encounters.

More than twenty years ago, Alan Elliott shared his positive outlook and uplifting view of the spirit of the American people in A Dose of the American Dream. Now in this revised, modernized, and newly titled edition, Elliot showcases the vision, accountability, faith, and essential values that...

Dreaming of becoming a successful DJ? Touring the world, playing major festivals, releasing music on top labels—this book gives you the real roadmap to make it happen. With 20 action-packed chapters, you’ll learn everything from finding your first crowd to rocking major stages, avoiding common mistakes, showing you the struggles, and doing the hard work that actually leads to success.

Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, "Well, that could have gone better"? Do misunderstandings, unspoken frustrations, or conflict make communication feel more like an uphill battle than a meaningful exchange? Authentic Communication is your guide to navigating conversations with confidence, clarity, and emotional intelligence. This book goes beyond surface-level tips and techniques to explore the deeper forces at play in communication—power dynamics, unspoken thoughts, emotional triggers, and the art of balancing honesty with empathy.

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.

All across America, people are feeling squeezed-running faster and faster yet falling farther behind. The economy struggles, wars rage on, and every week brings news of another environmental disaster. Everything seems broken and people feel helpless. Despite this bleak outlook, a quiet hope is...

In this powerful and uplifting guide, transformational coaches Robert Rugg and Julie Cloutier reveal a radical truth: You were never meant to strive your way to abundance. You were meant to receive it—effortlessly. Through 12 game-changing principles, Effortless Abundance invites you to shift: from doing to being, from scarcity to trust, from burnout to joy.

Dale Carnegie and Joseph Berg Esenwein's The Art of Public Speaking will teach you to use your voice and gestures effectively, cultivate and exude real confidence, and convert listeners to your cause. Whether you're making a toast, debating in town hall, leading a business meeting, or presenting in front of a classroom, this essential guide's tried-and-true methods will prepare you for the big moment. You will understand the impact of a change in pitch, the power of a pause, and the importance of "practice, practice, practice."

In this entertaining and inspiring book, Daniel Aaron guides you on a journey where you will learn the 40 spiritual leadership principles. As you grow to master them, you will unleash the hero, leader, and master that is already inside you.

What if you could master your growth, your gifts, and your greatness—on your own terms? The Cuurve isn’t just a philosophy. It’s a living framework for building a life of meaning, momentum, and mastery—one decision, one habit, one breakthrough at a time. Whether you’re rising from rock bottom, stepping into leadership, deepening your relationships, or ready to evolve into your next level—the Cuurve meets you exactly where you are and guides you forward.

Everyone wants to be a writer, and they want to know what they can do to make that dream come true. However, most aspiring writers do not understand how to position themselves so they are ready when presented with an opportunity. They identify themselves as writers but have no writing samples, or their websites and social media talk all about their paintings or music but say nothing of who they are as writers.

Why are some of us better than others at committing to a decision? How can we move from indecision and procrastination to smart choices? What are the forces that hold us back and how can we successfully overcome them? The Art of Decision Making explores, analyses and navigates the idea of volition: ''the power to use one's own will in order to make decisions.' By drawing on diverse sources, Joseph Bikart has created a precise map of the intricate paths we take when we move from will to action.

From the co founder of the Vera Bradley empire, a practical and inspiring book that shows women how to awaken their full potential at any age.

Learn the #1 secret of the top professional speakers in the world: how to craft and deliver a riveting story. Exceptional storytelling skills have been proven to build career success. Whether you are at a cocktail party, in the corporate boardroom, or in a routine meeting, your ability to craft interesting stories will have a measurable impact on your success. Learn how to harness the human psyche’s positive response to a good story.

New York Times bestselling author, humorist, and speaker Michael Perry delivers real-world lessons on leadership, creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurship. Entertaining and fundamentally useful no matter the form of art or business you pursue, Improbable Mentors & Happy Tangents is a masterclass in identifying unexpected opportunities and concludes with a chapter titled, “The Most Improbable Mentor Move of All.” This witty and insightful book details how unlikely encounters shape creativity, business, and life.

To avoid the traps of bias and irrationality and make better, productive decisions, we need to stop thinking in disciplines—and start thinking in graphs.Why do we feel confident as novices but question ourselves as experts? What makes some achievements feel more deserving than others? Do we really get happier the more wealth we accumulate? How do stress levels impact our productivity? Every day, we are overwhelmed by multitudes of choices and challenges—some clear and intuitive, while others are shaped beyond the scope of our awareness.

Learn the arts of saying "no" and negotiation in less than 30 days. In Master of the Arts Series: Say No and Negotiation, you will discover how to set healthy boundaries with close friends, family, and romantic partners without feeling guilty about it, a simple change in wording that will make it less challenging to refuse someone who asks you for a favor, seven common mistakes that could backfire on you when trying to politely turn down an invitation or refuse a request, and more.