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Herding Tigers
A practical handbook for every manager charged with leading teams to creative brilliance, from the author of The Accidental Creative and Die Empty.Doing the work and leading the work are very different things. When you make the transition from maker to manager, you give ownership of projects to your team even though you could do them yourself better and faster. You're juggling expectations from your manager, who wants consistent, predictable output from an inherently unpredictable creative process. And you're managing the pushback from your team of brilliant, headstrong, and possibly overqualified creatives.Leading talented, creative people requires a different skill set than the one many management books offer. As a consultant to creative companies, Todd Henry knows firsthand what prevents creative leaders from guiding their teams to success, and in Herding Tigers he provides a bold new blueprint to help you be the leader your team needs. Learn to lead by influence instead of control. Discover how to create a stable culture that empowers your team to take bold creative risks. And learn how to fight to protect the time, energy, and resources they need to do their best work.Full of stories and practical advice, Herding Tigers will give you the confidence and the skills to foster an environment where clients, management, and employees have a product they can be proud of and a process that works.
Tribe of Mentors
Tim Ferriss, the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek, shares the ultimate choose-your-own-adventure book—a compilation of tools, tactics, and habits from 130+ of the world's top performers. From iconic entrepreneurs to elite athletes, from artists to billionaire investors, their short profiles can help you answer life's most challenging questions, achieve extraordinary results, and transform your life.From the author:In 2017, several of my close friends died in rapid succession. It was a very hard year, as it was for many people.It was also a stark reminder that time is our scarcest, non-renewable resource.With a renewed sense of urgency, I began asking myself many questions:Were my goals my own, or simply what I thought I should want?How much of life had I missed from underplanning or overplanning?How could I be kinder to myself?How could I better say “no” to the trivial many to better say “yes” to the critical few?How could I best reassess my priorities and my purpose in this world?To find answers, I reached out to the most impressive world-class performers in the world, ranging from wunderkinds in their 20s to icons in their 70s and 80s. No stone was left unturned.This book contains their answers—practical and tactical advice from mentors who have found solutions. Whether you want to 10x your results, get unstuck, or reinvent yourself, someone else has traveled a similar path and taken notes.This book, Tribe of Mentors, includes many of the people I grew up viewing as idols or demi-gods. Less than 10% have been on my podcast (The Tim Ferriss Show, more than 200 million downloads), making this a brand-new playbook of playbooks.No matter your challenge or opportunity, something in these pages can help.Among other things, you will learn:More than 50 morning routines—both for the early riser and those who struggle to get out of bed.How TED curator Chris Anderson realized that the best way to get things done is to let go.The best purchases of $100 or less (you'll never have to think about the right gift again).How to overcome failure and bounce back towards success.Why Humans of New York creator Brandon Stanton believes that the best art will always be the riskiest.How to meditate and be more mindful (and not just for those that find it easy).Why tennis champion Maria Sharapova believe that “losing makes you think in ways victories can’t.”How to truly achieve work-life balance (and why most people tell you it isn’t realistic).How billionaire Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz transformed the way he engages with difficult situations to reduce suffering.Ways to thrive (and survive) the overwhelming amount of information you process every day.How to achieve clarity on your purpose and assess your priorities.And much more.This reference book, which I wrote for myself, has already changed my life. I certainly hope the same for you.I wish you luck as you forge your own path.All the best,Tim Ferriss
Tools of Titans
#1 New York Times BestsellerThe latest groundbreaking tome from Tim Ferriss, the best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek.From the author: “For the last two years, I’ve interviewed nearly two hundred world-class performers for my podcast,The Tim Ferriss Show. The guests range from super celebs (Jamie Foxx, Arnold Schwarzenegger, etc.) and athletes (icons of powerlifting, gymnastics, surfing, etc.) to legendary Special Operations commanders and black-market biochemists. For most of my guests, it’s the first time they’ve agreed to a two-to-three-hour interview, and the show is on the cusp of passing 100 million downloads.“This book contains the distilled tools, tactics, and ‘inside baseball’ you won’t find anywhere else. It also includes new tips from past guests, and life lessons from new ‘guests’ you haven’t met.“What makes the show different is a relentless focus on actionable details. This is reflected in the questions. For example: What do these people do in the first sixty minutes of each morning? What do their workout routines look like, and why? What books have they gifted most to other people? What are the biggest wastes of time for novices in their field? What supplements do they take on a daily basis?“I don’t view myself as an interviewer. I view myself as an experimenter. If I can’t test something and replicate results in the messy reality of everyday life, I’m not interested.“Everything within these pages has been vetted, explored, and applied to my own life in some fashion. I’ve used dozens of the tactics and philosophies in high-stakes negotiations, high-risk environments, or large business dealings. The lessons have made me millions of dollars and saved me years of wasted effort and frustration.“I created this book, my ultimate notebook of high-leverage tools, for myself. It’s changed my life, and I hope the same for you.”
Collaborative School Leadership
This book takes the idea of distributing leadership in schools to a new level of understanding and practice. The authors address the complexities of leadership by putting forward two essential propositions. The first is the need to understand leadership as the outcome both of people’s intentions and the complex flow of interactions in the daily life of schools. The second is the need to integrate values of social justice and democracy into our understanding of leadership. Building on this insight, the authors show how leadership can be truly collaborative. The book also combines practice, theory and research and draws on the authors’ international experience. This book is an invaluable resource for reflection and change for everyone who contributes to and studies leadership – senior leaders, teachers, support staff, students and researchers.
Give and Take
A groundbreaking look at why our interactions with others hold the key to success, from the New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential, Think Again, and OriginalsFor generations, we have focused on the individual drivers of success: passion, hard work, talent, and luck. But in today’s dramatically reconfigured world, success is increasingly dependent on how we interact with others. In Give and Take, Adam Grant, an award-winning researcher and Wharton’s highest-rated professor, examines the surprising forces that shape why some people rise to the top of the success ladder while others sink to the bottom. Praised by social scientists, business theorists, and corporate leaders, Give and Take opens up an approach to work, interactions, and productivity that is nothing short of revolutionary.
The PARA Method
From the bestselling author of Building a Second Brain comes a primer on the essential tools you need to organize your digital life.Living a modern life requires juggling a lot of information. But we were never taught how to manage this material effectively so that we can find what we need when we need it.In The PARA Method, Tiago Forte outlines a simple and intuitive system that can be implemented in just seconds but has the power to transform the trajectory of your work and life, without the tedious filing or time-consuming maintenance of other approaches. The PARA Method will bring order to your inbox, filing system, notes app and more - so that you can focus on what really matters, moving forward to achieve your goals.
Essential Managers Management Handbook
Are you looking to take the new step in your career? Can you manage yourself with ease, but need more confidence when managing others?Achieving excellence as a manager requires a broad skillset, and The Essential Manager's Management Handbook provides easy-to-follow and engaging advice on the seven key areas. Nurture your confidence with managing people, leadership, achieving high performance, effective communication, presenting, negotiating, and flexible working.With key quotes, bright visuals, and breakdowns by subject, this ebook is accessible and easy-to-use. Interactive tips and checklists will encourage you to note down your thoughts, examining past and present workplace experiences that you can learn from. Expert insights from management professionals and step-by-step instructions will help you understand how to deal with challenges and gain valuable management skills for life.This accessible and clear guide is packed with practical, no-nonsense information covering everything you need to know about acquiring and developing management skills. Download The Essential Manager's Management Handbook for quick reference when you're in need of guidance, or work through each section at your own pace to become the best manager you can be.
Charisma
Unlock the Power of Charisma! Are you tired of feeling socially awkward or struggling to start conversations? Do you wish you could build confidence and connect with others effortlessly? Are you ready to become a charismatic individual who influences and inspires people? In a world where social connections are key, mastering the art of charisma is crucial. Drawing from proven strategies, Eric Holt takes you on a journey of self-discovery and empowers you to unlock your inner charisma. You'll learn to build self-confidence, embrace authenticity, and develop a positive mindset that radiates charm and magnetism. In "Charisma", you will gain: - Boosted self-confidence: Build unshakable confidence and overcome social anxiety, allowing you to connect with others effortlessly. - Enhanced communication skills: Master the art of small talk and active listening, fostering genuine connections with people from all walks of life. - Influential presence: Learn powerful techniques to influence others effectively, establishing trust, credibility, and reliability in your personal and professional relationships. - Expanded social circle: Cultivate meaningful friendships, meet new people wherever you go, and create a network of connections that enrich your life. - Increased charisma: Develop an authentic and magnetic presence that captivates others, leaving a positive and memorable impression. - Personal growth: Embrace self-discovery and self-improvement, unlocking your full potential as a charismatic individual who inspires and uplifts those around you. And more! Imagine a life where starting conversations becomes second nature, where you exude confidence and effortlessly connect with others. Say goodbye to social anxiety and say hello to a fulfilling love life, influential relationships, and a network of friends who admire your charismatic presence. With "Charisma", you have the ultimate toolkit to transform your social skills, unlock your inner charm, and make a lasting impact on people. Grab your own copy today!
RULER
A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. - Lao Tzu. Steve Jobs cleverly depicted, gather 10 people into a room, and one or two will be creative, two are great at solving problems, the rest are critics. Keep the creative away from the critics. Have you ever wondered and ask yourself; are you really doing what you always wanted to do in your life? Are you really following your heart and soul? As a society we were never grown as individuals but as a whole & resulting we have become the expectations of people. Whether you are fulfilling other or expecting anything from them, you are putting a dense burden of your expectations on someone you truly love. We are putting great burden of being too good on honest people and that's why, now it's so miserable to be honest to everyone and resulting we stop becoming good to everyone.Ruler, the 15 Minutes Powerful Read is focused on learning the intense qualities of a leading human and will help you learning from your surroundings and how to lead others without making them know, and finally, the true & deep qualities that builds a true ruler. Put differently, the purpose of this book is to find out the ruler inside you; the true king of your soul & how to lead yourself & others in the time of chaos, problems, stress and happiness and how to understand & lead the people & to be influenced by people around you because a calm ruler can calm the entire country while the chaos of a ruler can make the entire country a true state of war and it's not limited just to a wide scale but the people around you. It's like convincing powerful people to let you do what you want from your life and you can become a great ruler along with a true follower. We have scrounged the lives of many philosophers and leaders from ancient and modern times and have made a deep conscious list which you can implement spontaneously and get results in no time and that's what a true leader can be, to allow people to do what they want and serve them with their true interest. The title, RULER, is very short, simple & straightforward but would surely transform you spontaneously. The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority. - Kenneth H. Blanchard.
The 48 Laws of Power
Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control – from the author of The Laws of Human Nature In the book that People magazine proclaimed “beguiling” and “fascinating,” Robert Greene and Joost Elffers have distilled three thousand years of the history of power into 48 essential laws by drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz and also from the lives of figures ranging from Henry Kissinger to P.T. Barnum. Some laws teach the need for prudence (“Law 1: Never Outshine the Master”), others teach the value of confidence (“Law 28: Enter Action with Boldness”), and many recommend absolute self-preservation (“Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally”). Every law, though, has one thing in common: an interest in total domination. In a bold and arresting two-color package, The 48 Laws of Power is ideal whether your aim is conquest, self-defense, or simply to understand the rules of the game.
Psicología Oscura - Influenciar y Controlar
Descubre el poder oculto dentro de ti con el ebook 'Psicología Oscura'. En él, explorarás el mundo poco conocido de la psicología oscura, desvelando secretos para analizar e influir en los demás de maneras que nunca imaginaste.Este libro no se trata solo de teoría; te llevará a aprender y aplicar técnicas efectivas para leer el lenguaje corporal, comprender la psicología humana, y usar la PNL (Programación Neurolingüística) para influir subconscientemente en los demás.Con esta guía, experimentarás una transformación en tus relaciones sociales, los conflictos se resolverán más fácilmente, y tus oportunidades de negocio crecerán exponencialmente. Imagina cómo cambiará tu vida al dominar el arte de influir y comprender la mente de los demás.No dejes pasar esta oportunidad. Obtén el ebook 'Psicología Oscura' ahora, y comienza tu viaje hacia el dominio de la psicología subconsciente para un éxito sin límites!Esta es una versión actualizada.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Updated for the first time in more than forty years, Dale Carnegie’s timeless bestseller How to Win Friends and Influence People—a classic that has improved and transformed the personal and professional lives of millions.This new edition of the most influential self-help book of the last century has been updated under the care of Dale’s daughter, Donna, introducing changes that keep the book fresh for today’s readers, with priceless material restored from the original 1936 text. One of the best-known motivational guides in history, Dale Carnegie’s groundbreaking publication has sold tens of millions of copies, been translated into almost every known written language, and has helped countless people succeed. Carnegie’s rock-solid, experience-tested advice has remained relevant for generations because he addresses timeless questions about the art of getting along with people. How to Win Friends and Influence People teaches you: -How to communicate effectively -How to make people like you -How to increase your ability to get things done -How to get others to see your side -How to become a more effective leader -How to successfully navigate almost any social situation -And so much more! How to Win Friends and Influence People is a historic bestseller for one simple reason: Its crucial life lessons, conveyed through engaging storytelling, have shown readers how to become who they wish to be. With the newly updated version of this classic, that’s as true now as ever.