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A great listener gains more respect, makes better decisions, discovers things, and uncovers opportunities. In listening, it is essential that we give our full attention to the situation at hand. By so doing, we learn to live fully in the present - in the here and now - and to evaluate things as they are. This will also mean less indulgence in trivial talk and more time for the serious exchange of ideas, feelings, and opinions.

We want the thousands of hours we will work over our lifetime to matter. But how do we know they're really significant? How do we go from being defined by what we do to having our work become an expression of who we are? There is not a quick fix but a progressive solution: it begins with surrendering our whole lives and then every moment of our lives to God. In The Spiritual Art of Business, "corporate mystic" Barry Rowan invites us to be transformed by God that he might transform the world through us as we begin to see our work as an extension of our faith.

Bullied at school, Simon Gray set off on a journey to avenge his demons. From the Muay Thai ring to the traditional Japanese dojo, his journey of self-discovery is packed full of humor, inspiration, and lessons to live a better and more fulfilling life. Approaching his mid-thirties, he stepped away from the corporate rat race.

Aimed at emerging as well as established social entrepreneurs, for-profit leaders who want to introduce an element of social responsibility into their companies, and nonprofit organizations who want to increase their stability by generating income, The Art of Social Enterprise is the definitive guide to doing well while doing good.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the landscape of television began an unprecedented transformation. While the networks continued to chase the lowest common denominator, a wave of new shows, first on premium cable channels like HBO and then basic cable networks like FX and AMC, dramatically stretched television’s narrative inventiveness, emotional resonance, and artistic ambition. Just as the Big Novel had in the 1960s and the subversive films of New Hollywood had in 1970s, television shows became the place to go to see stories of the triumph and betrayals of the American Dream.

This audiobook will walk us through initial simple two party negotiations to multi-party negotiations, disputes, and mediation. These are basic principles taught in business school, in management seminars, and in leadership programs. Many of the principles are derived from countless books on the subject matter that were prolific in the 1980s and 1990s, and some as far back as the turn of the 20th century. You should be able to listen through this in one day, but make sure to bookmark the sections that you want to come back to, and come back to them often.

Step into the world of entrepreneurship with The Founder’s Art of Fortitude by Jeffrey Nelson Cole and brace yourself for a brutally honest guide through the complexities of establishing and running a successful business. Unlike any other business book, this one speaks directly to those prepared to face the harsh realities of entrepreneurship with resilience and strategic foresight.

With the rise of digital media and advertising, a constant barrage of information makes it nearly impossible to be seen and heard. In The Iconist, branding and design strategist Jamie Mustard shows you how individuals, organizations, and brands can break through the noise. The secret to standing out lies in creating content that the desired audience will “lock” onto and remember with little effort - simple, bold ideas that can be immediately understood.

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.

لطالما أحببت لغة التصميم؛ الفن والإبداع والابتكار والاهتمام بالتفاصيل. التصميم هو إحدى اللغات العالمية القليلة القادرة على استحضار مجموعة كاملة من المشاعر دون استخدام كلمة واحدة. التصميم الجيد هو أيضًا عمل جيد. يمكن للتصميم مساعدتنا في العثور على طرق جديدة وأكثر قوة لجعل المؤسسات أكثر ديناميكية، وإشراك الأشخاص والشركاء، وإثارة خيالهم. الشركة التي يقودها التصميم هي بحكم تعريفها شركة ابتكارية تركز على الإنسان.

This book will guide you in starting your own photography business; it's truly an advantage if you are a photographer by profession, but if not, it doesn't mean that you could not open your own business. I can help you get the ball rolling.

Drawing on interviews with family members, managers, promoters, and the jazz musicians who worked with her, as well as contemporary newspaper articles and reviews, Late Life Jazz tells the unsung story of one of America's finest singers, Rosemary Clooney. Ken Crossland and Malcolm Macfarlane trace Rosemary's life from her hardscrabble beginnings in Maysville Kentucky, through her first performances singing with the Barney Rapp Band in Cincinnati, through her rise to pop stardom in the early 1950s.

Coach Dar has seen a fair share of calamitous situations in her career, from major league players suffering slumps and season-ending injuries to executives floundering and experiencing financial devastation-plus her own setbacks like three strokes and the loss of her parents. As a mental skills coach, Coach Dar specializes in helping the best of the best get up and get going again after suffering setbacks. In The Art of Bouncing Back, she shares these proven strategies and techniques so you can ensure the obstacles and setbacks you face morph into setups for your next success.

This is an audiobook for artists and creative humans. The Rogue Artist's Art Marketing Guide helps artists and creatives figure out unique and fun ways of putting themselves and their art out there. Award-winning artist Rafi Perez brings his unique and silly experience and insight of marketing yourself as an artist using your own special brand of creativity.

While many film fans may not be familiar with Bill Duke's name, they most certainly recognize his face. Dating back to the 1970s, Duke has appeared in a number of popular films, including Car Wash, American Gigolo, Commando, Predator, and X-Men: The Last Stand. Fewer still might be aware of Duke's extraordinary accomplishments off-screen as a talented director, producer, entrepreneur, and humanitarian. Bill Duke is the memoir of a Hollywood original.

Get step-by-step training of the five ways to monetize your videos, get more views.

Please note: This is a key takeaways and analysis of the book and not the original book. Mark Manson, a massively successful dating advice and travel blogger, has written The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F--k to address what he perceives as a major gap in the self-help market.

Diddy, Dr. Dre, and Jay-Z lifted themselves from childhood adversity into tycoon territory, amassing levels of fame and wealth that not only outshone all other contemporary hip-hop artists, but with a combined net worth of well over two billion dollars made them the three richest American musicians, period. Yet their fortunes have little to do with selling their own albums: between Diddy's Ciroc vodka, Dre's three billion dollar sale of his Beats headphones to Apple, and Jay-Z's Tidal streaming service and other assets, these artists have transcended pop music fame to become moguls.

No matter where you are in life, The Art of Why is a manual for mastering your purpose. Whether you are fresh out of college, a seasoned entrepreneur, or on the verge of retirement, it is never too late to start honing your craft. The Art of Why provides the map for you to take action and become a pro at doing what you are meant to do.

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.