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We live in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world that calls for a paradigm shift in the style of leadership. The new world needs leaders who are purposeful, agile, flexible, cooperative, humble and helpful. Leadership, therefore, is as much about soft skills as hard skills, and no leader can be successful without using the two in concert. In The Gym of Leadership, Anil Khandelwal, a proven transformational leader, advocates that building all-round leadership capabilities should be a high-priority agenda for those aspiring for growth.

International speaker and empowerment coach Shannon Kaiser understands why so many of us, despite our best intentions, cling to unhealthy patterns. Better yet, Kaiser knows how to get us out of the vicious, draining cycle. Committed to finding meaning, connection, and joy in our day-to-day lives, she's traveled the world in search of the universal truths and spiritual wisdom we desperately need today. Joy Seeker is her transformational approach to life, drawn from her own life-changing experiences. It is a path to discovering our true self - the hero within.

Over 60 million items are listed on Etsy - so how do you ensure that customers are buying yours? This audiobook shares everything you need to know about creating a cohesive brand that will catch (and hold!) customers' attention; the practice that can bring you 20 times the traffic opportunity when compared to paid advertising, and how to get started with it yourself; tips on how to identify your ideal customer, and then actually reach that customer, with your advertisements; the six key factors that will boost your SEO and make search engines your new best friend; and more.

Whether you’re new to freelance life, thinking of taking the leap, or more experienced, the messiness and challenges of self-employment can trip you up if you’re not prepared. Survival Skills for Freelancers is your secret weapon to help you do what you love and love what you do.

From the founder of Scare Your Soul, this self-help guide will help you find the courage to embrace all of life's uncertainties so that you can live a more elaborate life of your dreams. Like a muscle, courage grows stronger the more you exercise it. Scare Your Soul will not only teach you how to exercise courage–it will guide you in taking small, boundary-pushing actions to expand your comfort zone. Combining research on positive psychology with real-life stories, international thought leader and happiness entrepreneur Scott Simon challenges you to confront your limiting beliefs.

Our brain's default setting is negativity. However, optimism overpowers that negativity or tendency to be mediocre. Kimberly Reed's book Optimists Always Win! isn't merely motivational mumbo jumbo. It is designed to help listeners develop a process to stay optimistic all the time. Relying heavily on her faith in God and the optimism that she learned to cultivate, Kimberly Reed teaches listeners the 10 discouragement eliminators she used....

Every day you face dozens of important decisions - but have you heard everything you need to know to make the right choice? Kevin J. Murphy believes that listening is the most neglected managerial skill. In this powerful audio program he demonstrates what effective listening really means - and what it can do for you.

We told women that to break glass ceilings and succeed in their careers, all they needed to do is dream big, raise their hands, and lean in. But data tells a different story. Historic numbers of women left their jobs in 2021, resulting in their lowest workforce participation since 1988. Women’s unemployment rose to nearly fifteen percent, and globally women lost over $800 billion in wages. Fifty-one percent of women say that their mental health has declined, while anxiety and depression rates have skyrocketed.

Founder of Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole has spent her life dreaming of financial security. After a fire destroyed the New York City restaurant she put everything into building, she was back to square one, working hard for someone else's dream. Her life has been a series of lessons that have given her the tools to build a business that drew the attention of some of the world's top investors. In I Hope You Fail, Pinky tells her own story to empower you in yours.

The More You Prospect the More You Prosper is a resource of proven, easy to implement, field-tested best practices you can use every day to improve your prospecting results. It is the product of 39 years of interviews, research, and observations with over 3,000 high-achieving sales executives and 6,000 salespeople. This book distills the hardest job in sales, which is prospecting, into 88 ways to get better. Whether you are brand new in sales or a seasoned veteran, this is the essential guide if you have ever asked yourself, "How do I get better at prospecting?"

Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari is known for his unparalleled ability to recruit the nation's best young players, some of whom will spend just one year with him before going to the NBA, and convincing them to commit to the team without sacrificing their personal goals. It is a promise he makes to them: "Fully invest in the present - and each other - and I guarantee it will serve your future." Here, for the first time, he distills his team-building methods in ways that apply to CEOs, business owners, and more.

When do we need vision? During times of growth, change or opportunity - so that we know we're headed in the right direction. Instead of focusing on "what's next," we need to refocus on "what's first." Getting back to the basics means knowing who you are, where you're going, and what will guide your journey - having a vision. When work is meaningful and connected to what we truly desire, we tap into a productive and creative power stronger than we ever imagined.

Do you feel comfortable delivering bad news? Do you look forward to speaking in public? Do you enjoy networking? Is it easy for you to speak your mind and be assertive with friends and colleagues? If you answered no to any of these questions, this book can help!

Modern life means we all have a long list of to-dos that greatly outweigh the time we have to accomplish them. In How to Journal For Mental Health, learn how to use your journal as a mental health tracker journal to identify and isolate what’s holding you back. Find solutions as you take time for self reflection and depression journal strategies.

Tom Hopkins, the world's leading expert on salesmanship and author of 11 books, joins forces with award-winning speaker Laura Laaman to create a fool-proof guide to being a successful salesperson. This handbook focuses on selling techniques, from handshakes and clothing to networking and presentations.

Learn how to succeed in any job interview to land your dream job and learn how to understand the latest behavioral interview questions so you know how to answer. This information alone will separate you from other applicants and leave the interviewer with a positive psychological thought to offer you the job.

In a culture that values productivity as a sign of success, many professionals are on the verge of burnout, pushed—sometimes unconsciously and other times overtly—to keep working, keep producing, and keep reaching new heights at an unsustainable pace, often at the expense of their physical and mental well-being. In The Rest Revolution, executive and personal branding coach Amanda Miller Littlejohn shows listeners how to restore themselves after burnout, and navigate the rigors of competitive work without sacrificing self.

No pre-pandemic strategy is effective anymore. Alan Weiss has developed an original, new approach to strategy which thus far has certified over 100 people globally, delivering this approach to scores of firms of all types in four countries.

Do you feel "stuck" in your life right now? Whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma—or simply feel unhappy or unmotivated—you may be seeking ways to find meaning, or discover the inspiration you need to create a new path in life that better serves you. Mindfulness has gained popularity as a self-help solution for a variety of mental health issues, and mindfulness meditation has been touted as powerfully effective in helping people find focus and balance in order to complete important tasks. But you may wonder, "How does one actually do mindfulness?"

Your job is to help other people…but who’s there to help you? Your mental health matters, and it’s time to take care of it. Whether you’re a firefighter, a paramedic, an EMT, or a police officer, you’re dealing with traumatic, stressful, and high-pressure situations every day. Perhaps your role doesn’t fit into these categories. Maybe you’re a healthcare provider, or maybe you have a hands-on role in the military.