Real World Careers

No-Nonsense Leadership is the most useable, hard-hitting field manual on managing and leading people available. It is broken down into short, direct, applicable sections filled with strategies like these: seven steps to recruiting and hiring a team of eagles; how to leverage the power of momentum; are you more manager than leader; 11 steps for leading change; a fish rots at the head; five causes and cures for corporate cancer; and more.

The book provides tools for tackling the unique psychological and external challenges that everyday leaders face, and offers principles that they can adapt to their own situations. Dr. Ahron Friedberg, who regularly advises leaders and would-be leaders, emphasizes the social aspect of leadership, and explores how those who are new to leadership—and those in established positions—can leverage their support networks and thrive in their roles.

Almost everything in life is negotiable. Whether we're children trying to stay up past our bedtimes, employees who want some time off or a raise, or friends trying to decide where to go for dinner, we use negotiation to get what we want. But, negotiation doesn't have to be an "I win and you lose" proposition. In WIN! Positive Negotiating and Decision Making for the Real World, authors Dan Strutzel and Traci Shoblom will teach listeners the four steps to make sure that Everybody WINS.

Bigger Than Business: Real-World Stories of Business Owners Living Their Purpose brings you eight inspiring and thought-provoking stories of Christian business owners from six continents living out the purpose for which God created them in their unique business settings. Through their transparent, true-life stories and the wisdom they convey, you will become better equipped to fully and effectively serve God right where you are - in and through the business that God has entrusted to you, thereby fulfilling the purpose for which God created you.

Are you new to Artificial Intelligence and looking for a simple, clear introduction? Generative Artificial Intelligence for Beginners is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to understand AI without feeling overwhelmed. This beginner-friendly guide breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-follow steps, giving you the confidence to dive into AI and use its incredible tools in no time.

The Essentials of Confident Communication brings together two bestselling guides—The Essentials of How to Talk to Anyone and The Essentials of Public Speaking—into one transformative volume. Whether you’re navigating everyday conversations or preparing for a big presentation, this 2-in-1 combo gives you the skills, strategies, and confidence to speak with clarity, connect deeply, and leave a lasting impression.

The Average Is Always Wrong is a completely pragmatic and hands-on guide to harnessing data to transform your business for the better. Experienced CEO and CMO Ian Shepherd takes you behind the jargon and puts together a powerful change programme anyone can enact in their business right now, to reap the rewards of simple but sophisticated uses of data. Filled with practical examples and case studies, listeners will come away with a powerful understanding of the real value of data and the analytical techniques that can drive profit growth.

How to Catch a Mouse with No Cheese is written for people who either have been in business for up to a year or are interested in starting a business, but do not have money. It discusses five life-changing principles that will help you succeed. Each principle has its own basis for preparing you to get your business up and growing with no money. So, whether you own a fledgling business or plan to start a business, this is the book for you.

Anyone can go online and buy a pair of pants - but the likelihood that we would do so depends to a significant degree on where we live. The presence of stores nearby, trendy and friendly neighbors, and local sales taxes play a large role in the decision-making process when it comes to buying online. Location Is (Still) Everything is for anyone who wants to understand the patterns underlying how and why we use the Internet to shop, sell, and search, including entrepreneurs, students, and investors.

It’s time to cash your reality check and re-create your life on your own terms. In your twenties you expect to finally live life on your own terms. But it can seem like the world won’t cooperate. Roommates drive you crazy (but you can’t afford to lose them), entry-level jobs frustrate you...

What if you could interview top Christian women leaders and ask their advice on how to be successful (eternally significant) and glorify God with your work? Threads of Wisdom documents the journeys and best advice of 10 women that lead marketplace and non-profit organizations, in their own words.

This new book aims to help leaders develop an efficient and effective hiring process, so the firing process happens less often and when it does, both parties are on the same page. Whether the leader is a young entrepreneur or an experienced business owner, hiring and firing well is one of the most important skills to possess.

If you've ever set a goal and not achieved it, don't panic. You are not alone, and help is at hand. In this refreshing two part book, business inspiration specialist David Pearl shares some refreshing new ideas which will help you set and realise your goals. In Part 2 we look at how you turn the people around you into allies and supporters who help you make your vision real. You will also learn how to manifest your goals as much by what you think as what you do.

If you've ever set a goal and not achieved it, don't panic. You are not alone, and help is at hand. In this refreshing two-part book, business inspiration specialist David Pearl shares some refreshing new ideas which will help you set and realise your goals. In Part 1, David guides you on a journey through your own life, looking at why goals are so important and how the complexities of modern life can so easily distract us from reaching them.

In 1958, my fаthеr, Luре Ochoa, wаѕ a wоrld аmаtеur bоxіng champion, which еаrnеd hіm a рlасе іn thе ѕроrt'ѕ hаll оf fаmе. I’m like him: I am a bоrn fіghtеr, оnlу I chose another rіng–thаt of еntrерrеnеurѕhір and buѕіnеѕѕ. Thіѕ ring is реrреtuаl, аnd thе rudеnеѕѕ уоu experience hеrе mаkеѕ a blow to the сhіn dеlіvеrеd bу Mіkе "Iron" Tуѕоn in hіѕ рrіmе pale in соmраrіѕоn.

The world is forever changing in unpredictable ways. Leaders, therefore, need to constantly reexamine their assumptions of what it means to be a “great” leader as old models of leadership quickly fade into irrelevance. In short, leaders need an agile mindset. But how can leaders become agile? We need to update and disrupt past definitions of leadership to challenge ourselves and test our relevance often.

Learn the simple steps to make strong arguments that win people over in any talk. They'll Say Yes: Persuasion by Design shows you how to build arguments that get results without being pushy.

Marketing Multiplied is your comprehensive guide to indirect channel marketing. Building on more than 40 years of combined experience, Mike Moore and Peter Thomas explore topics such as how best to engage channel partners, how to create programs that generate outcomes, how to develop the right mix of content, recruiting and hiring talented people, and how to provide meaningful incentives to your channel partners that motivate them to deliver results.

Is your teen ready for the real world? Many parents worry their kids are heading into adulthood without the tools they need to succeed. Glow-Up Life Skills for Teens is here to change that. This empowering and relatable guide is packed with practical advice to help teens take charge of their time, choices, and future. Whether they’re heading into high school, off to college, or starting their first job, this book meets them where they are and helps them grow.

Today’s workplace has evolved. Yet the strategies to empower employees and teams are still maturing. Getting the Job Done fills this gap by providing a practical framework to inspire teams and keep them accountable for ultimate success. Rather than impose a single method to make you a better project manager, Getting the Job Done gives a flexible strategy that will help you lead confidently, take advantage of all the perspectives on your team, and get the job done on time without having to sacrifice quality.