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Sadly, compassion and accountability are too often in tension—leaders feel they have to pick one or the other. But solely prioritizing accountability can create toxic work environments that drive away good talent. On the other end of the spectrum, being too nice can compromise performance and productivity.

This book lucidly illustrates how a leader can bring out the very best in people by coaching them, and how coaching can unleash creativity as well as innovation while inspiring teams to play to their potential. It also examines how coaching helps leaders maintain a fine balance between managing and guiding, and between appraising and supporting their teammates.

Dan Foxx has spent more than 50,000 hours face-to-face with over 4,500 top execs from America’s finest companies, from high-flying high techs to promising start-ups. With pressure from boards of directors and investors to deliver dollars and high-ticket IPOs and with expectations from direct reports to make the savvy decisions, these CEOs bare all behind closed doors when their leadership chops are on the line.

If trainers want to truly make an impact on organizations, what they need is a new mindset, not a new technique. Drawing on examples from major companies and their own years of experience, the authors inspire trainers to have the courage to break away from the usual ways of doing things and identify what is really needed and what really works.

En los negocios, como en la vida, si tú le das al Universo, éste te regresará el doble. Con esta filosofía Roberto Palazuelos dirige sus empresas y ha alcanzado el éxito: la Alquimia Espiritual. Aquí encontrarás consejos para realizarte como ser humano, lo que te llevará a revolucionar tu entorno financiero, a forjar una empresa feliz, eficiente y sustentable. Construye un andamiaje legal, económico y mercadológico; aprende a negociar un contrato, conviértete en un emprendedor y realiza tus sueños en cada nivel de tu vida. ¡Encuentra tu alquimia para el éxito!

Do you struggle to get students’ attention? Are you unsure how to monitor your students’ work? Don’t know what to do with the last 10 minutes of class? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this audiobook is for you.... In this resource, you'll discover new ways to approach the sometimes daunting task of taking over a classroom!

In a rapidly evolving world and business landscape, harnessing the true potential of knowledge is the key to holistic success. In Knowledge Mindfulness, acclaimed author and leader Prof. Laila Marouf fuses insights from business, psychology, neuroscience, and social sciences to create a transformative framework for leaders to elevate their knowledge processes and cultivate resilient, innovative organizations.

Packed with real-life lessons from an experienced manager and coach, Nurture provides bite-sized people management tips to help you get the most from your new team. The information in this audiobook will increase your chances of successfully navigating the journey from buddy to boss.

Embark on a transformative journey with Coach Stick Olson in “Chasing Influence,” where heartbreak, resilience, and the power of coaching converge to change lives and redefine success beyond the scoreboard. What is your purpose? Have you ever felt lost in your purpose, unsure of how to make a meaningful impact? Are you struggling to navigate life's challenges, seeking guidance on resilience and leadership? Do you yearn to inspire others and leave a lasting legacy, but feel uncertain about where to begin?

Eric Soda started out in the insurance business while in high school in his hometown Princeton, Wisconsin, population 1,200. After high school, while building his insurance business he was also fighting fires and pulling people out of car wrecks as a paid on-call firefighter. It put life into perspective for him. Those years shaped him as a business professional and a person. Those images and lessons stick with him to this day.

In this expanded second edition, The Zig Zag Principle continues to offer a proven strategy for achieving business goals through strategic flexibility and resourceful planning. Building on the original's foundational concepts—assessing resources, adapting to change, and leveraging multiple opportunities—this edition integrates contemporary insights and real-world examples, including a fresh look at the impact of artificial intelligence.

In every thriving organization, there are leaders at the forefront driving vision and strategy. Yet, behind every successful leader stands a dedicated team—the backbone—that ensures the leader’s vision becomes reality. In The Backbone of Leadership, L. David Harris reveals how to excel in critical support roles, such as COO, Chief of Staff, Vice President, General Manager, Director, or Team Leader, etc., ensuring your organization thrives.

Winston Anselm Irons illuminates the notion that our siblings in their own happenchance ways, can shape our understanding of ourselves and the world. It’s a celebration of those relationships, acknowledging the role they play in our lifelong journey of learning and self-discovery.

Job Seeker Jammy affirms the simple principle that job applicants perform well when they’re given the tools they need. The problem is that most job seekers don’t know how to present themselves in a way that allows prospective employers to clearly see their skills and experience. They’re also not prepared for their interviews and not well-versed in negotiating a salary.

If you're aiming for a six-figure salary, it’s up to you to reach for it—and there are six powerful steps that can launch you into a successful future! You have immense potential, and it’s ready to be unlocked. You want a six-figure life, and there's a proven six-step formula to get there—six steps that will help you develop the skills, mindset, and strategies needed to earn in the top tier, doing work you’re passionate about.

If you’re serious about helping others succeed and yearn for the opportunity to make a positive impact in the world, then join multi-million dollar executive coach Tanya Ezekiel as she reveals her secrets to coaching success.

Step back into your very first job. Whether you were babysitting, working as a cashier, or serving in a restaurant, that experience probably stands out. Now think about when you first became a leader. How did it feel when you were given the chance to lead a team? Maybe you took the role for a pay raise or because you wanted to be in charge. But soon, you realize leading comes with challenges. How do you keep your team engaged? How can you make them more productive? What about when someone is always late? Leadership isn't easy, especially for new leaders who care about their team.

DEI work is getting a bad reputation. But that’s because it’s not being done right, say veteran diversity consultants James O. Rodgers and Laura Kangas. Too many organizations are treating diversity training as a quick-hit, low-cost, check-the-box activity. Effective diversity training involves behavioral change based on adult learning theory. It is rigorous, deeply personal, experience based, and, if done well, life changing. Rodgers and Kangas offer a complete guide, from design to implementation to results.

Part memoir, part manifesto, Soulbbatical is an invitation to become Chief Soul Officer of your own life - and to open up a whole new world of possibility. Former Harley-Davidson executive Shelley Paxton did just that. She walked away at the peak of her 26-year marketing career and embarked on a profoundly personal journey to reconnect with her true purpose and deepest desires. She called it her “Soulbbatical”, and it not only changed her life, it became her calling.

In Search in Plain Sight, author Somer Hackley shares a candid view of the world of executive search. She uncovers the key players and their roles in the search process from how to develop relationships with executive recruiters to landing that dream job. This book gives you a toolkit to access the jobs you want, easily navigate the process, and position yourself where jobs will come to you versus you having to find them.