Difficult Work

Brought to you by Penguin. Every couple wants a happy relationship and a meaningful career but how do we balance both at the same time? In Couples that Work, Professor Jennifer Petriglieri shifts away from the language of sacrifice and trade-offs and focuses on how couples can successfully...

Master conflict resolution and set healthy boundaries with this empowering guide to effective communication skills. If you constantly overthink upcoming meetings, dread pushing back against a demanding boss, or replay arguments for days, you need a new strategy. Stop defaulting to the exhaustion...

Reclaim your peace and set ironclad boundaries to survive toxic relationships and emotional manipulation. Whether you are commuting to face a hostile workplace or navigating the exhausting chaos of a difficult divorce, this empowering psychology guide is your lifeline. Stop walking on eggshells...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Getting More by Stuart Diamond, read by Colin Mace. You're always negotiating. Whether making a business deal, talking to friends or booking a holiday, negotiation is going on. And most of us are terrible at it. Experts tell us to negotiate as if we live...

Guilt-ridden and struggling to cope with her new normal, August shuts out the people who love her most, and nearly ruins her most important friendship. If August wants a chance at adjusting to life after tragedy, she'll have to process her pain, let go of the past, and leave the darkness behind.

Matt’s parents argue more often than not. His best friend Sammy has his own family circus of crazy. Together they create a safe space for their oddball group of friends. Navigating the woes of teenage life, they’re targeted by school jerk and lead jock Brandon. Maybe getting involved with Brandon’s girlfriend wasn’t Sammy’s brightest idea, but revenge fell on someone innocent. Guilt weighs heavy, and these powerless teens are looking for someone to make things right. When others’ troubles take center stage, Matt’s issues pale in comparison.

This guide gives you the tools to handle life's annoyances with humor and dignity. Have you ever replayed a rude comment long after it happened? Wondering why someone’s snarky remark can derail your day? Are you struggling to stay composed when a colleague cuts you off mid-sentence or when a stranger’s glare feels like an attack?

Sixteen-year-old Wes McCoy is not the favorite child. He does not have a wrestling scholarship to Stanford nor does he live up to the family legacy as an athlete, unlike his brother, Jason. But when Jason dies in a car accident on the way to the state wrestling championship, Wes turns to food to give him the control over his life he didn’t have before, and the kind of success he never tasted. Wes must take back control from his eating disorder as he learns more about himself and the mystery surrounding Jason’s accident, before he loses his life and those closest to him.

Twelve-year old Caleb Wallace has spent his summer at Autumn Springs, coaxing his papa out of his room when he's grumpy, attempting to gain the affections of a certain nurse, and pulling himself together when his grandpa looks right into him with nothing but a dull stare. Seems the only thing that puts a light in Papa Clem's eyes is a family heirloom - an old folktale involving Robert Johnson's harmonica down in Arkansas. Caleb is happy to listen; two things Papa Clem can still do well are tell a story and play the blues.

The transformative guide to workplace dynamics that helps you understand yourself—and handle those around you. Is your boss acting like a critical parent? Does a closed-door meeting leave you consumed by paranoia? Are you compelled to overperform until you’re on the verge of burnout? You are...

Master conflict resolution and business communication to turn any difficult conversation into a lasting agreement. Perfect for your daily commute, this empowering framework helps you stop dreading high-stakes discussions and start speaking with calm, grounded confidence. Whether navigating a...

Transform workplace fear into actionable integrity to elevate your management career and master professional conflict. Perfect for your morning commute, this empowering guide equips founders and emerging leaders to tackle the tough conversations you naturally avoid and the difficult decisions...

Turn relationship anxiety and workplace stress into grounded emotional intelligence during high-stakes conflict. Whether you are navigating a tense family argument or a difficult discussion with your partner, this practical audio guide delivers real-time tools to keep you calm. Stop defaulting...

Master workplace conflict and project calm authority with actionable business communication frameworks. When you are responsible for both people and performance, knowing exactly what to say under pressure is your ultimate career advantage. Stop second-guessing your words and start using...

Overcome career-stalling anxiety and master workplace communication to unlock your ultimate professional growth. Whether you are listening during your morning commute to prep for a high-stakes meeting or trying to find calm before a tough performance review, this guide replaces fear with...

Master difficult conversations and elevate your business leadership with actionable conflict resolution strategies. Whether you are listening on your morning commute to prep for a tense performance review or navigating remote hybrid teams, this audio experience equips you to handle high-stakes...

Transform executive pressure into strategic influence by mastering clear management communication and conflict resolution. Whether prepping for a tense review on your morning commute or aligning a remote team, authoritative messaging is your ultimate tool. Build durable trust with every word you...

Transform high-stakes arguments into constructive communication with practical conflict resolution strategies. Whether you are navigating a toxic workplace, managing relationship anxiety, or preparing for a tough personal conversation, this empowering audio experience provides a stable emotional...