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The Peter Drucker Collection on Becoming An Effective Executive
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The Essential Drucker
Father of modern management, social commentator, and preeminent business philosopher, Peter F. Drucker analyzed economics and society for more than sixty years. Now for readers everywhere who are concerned with the ways that management practices and principles affect the performance of organizations, individuals, and society, there is The Essential Drucker—an invaluable compilation of essential materials from the works of a management legend. Containing twenty-six core selections, The Essential Drucker covers the basic principles and concerns of management and its problems, challenges, and opportunities, giving managers, executives, and professionals the tools to perform the tasks that the economy and society of tomorrow will demand of them.
MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES for the 21st Century
Peter F. Drucker discusses how the new paradigms of management have changed and will continue to change our basic assumptions about the practices and principles of management. Forward-looking and forward-thinking, Management Challenges for the 21st Century combines the broad knowledge, wide practical experience, profound insight, sharp analysis, and enlightened common sense that are the essence of Drucker's writings and "landmarks of the managerial profession." --Harvard Business Review
HBR's 10 Must Reads on Career Resilience (with bonus article "Reawakening Your Passion for Work" By Richard E. Boyatzis, Annie McKee, and Daniel Goleman)
Building a successful career starts with you.It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day demands of your current job and lose sight of the big picture, but with a typical career spanning 50 years or more, you do so at your own peril. It's up to you to chart your own course to professional success.If you read nothing else on effectively managing your career, read these 10 articles by experts in the field. We've combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important ones to help you develop yourself, make the right career moves, navigate inevitable detours and disruptions, and turn your professional dreams into reality.This book will inspire you to:Identify and leverage your strengthsCultivate the curiosity, skills, and knowledge you need to maintain your professional relevance far into the futureNavigate messy job transitions gracefullyBuild and sustain a network that supports and encourages your growthRestore meaning and passion to your workBounce back from career setbacks big and smallReinvent yourself, even in tough timesThis collection of articles includes "Managing Oneself," by Peter F. Drucker; "How to Play to Your Strengths," by Laura Morgan Roberts, Gretchen Spreitzer, Jane Dutton, Robert Quinn, Emily Heaphy, and Brianna Barker Caza; "How to Stay Stuck in the Wrong Career," by Herminia Ibarra; "Five Ways to Bungle a Job Change," by Boris Groysberg and Robin Abrahams; "Learning to Learn," by Erika Andersen; "The Strategic Side Gig," by Ken Banta and Orlan Boston; "How Leaders Create and Use Networks," by Herminia Ibarra and Mark Lee Hunter; "How to Bounce Back from Adversity," by Joshua D. Margolis and Paul G. Stoltz; "Rebounding from Career Setbacks," by Mitchell Lee Marks, Philip Mirvis, and Ron Ashkenas; "Reawakening Your Passion for Work," by Richard Boyatzis, Annie McKee, and Daniel Goleman; and "Next-Gen Retirement," by Heather C. Vough, Christine D. Bataille, Leisa Sargent, and Mary Dean Lee.HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.
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.
Improve Your Social Skills: A Practical Guide to Develop Communication Skills, Boost Your Confidence, Build and Manage Relationships, Win Friends, Increase Charisma, and Influence People.
Unlock the Power of Social Skills – Boost Confidence, Build Relationships, and Influence People with EaseAre you ready to improve your social skills, boost your confidence, and become a master at building and managing relationships? Improve Your Social Skills is your comprehensive guide to developing the communication skills and charisma needed to excel in both your personal and professional life.With Improve Your Social Skills, you will:- Master Effective Communication: Learn the key techniques to communicate clearly and confidently, ensuring that every interaction leaves a positive impact.- Boost Your Confidence: Overcome shyness and insecurity with proven strategies that help you build self-assurance and approach social situations with ease.- Build and Manage Relationships: Discover the secrets to forming meaningful connections, winning friends, and maintaining strong relationships that last.- Increase Charisma and Influence: Develop the art of charisma and learn how to influence others effortlessly, making you the go-to person in any social or professional setting.- Navigate Social Interactions with Ease: Gain insights into the essence of every social interaction, allowing you to engage with emotional intelligence and avoid second-guessing yourself.This book provides practical advice and easy-to-follow exercises that will help you transform your social life. Whether you're shy, introverted, or just looking to sharpen your skills, Improve Your Social Skills offers the tools you need to succeed.If you enjoyed How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane, or Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, you’ll love Improve Your Social Skills.Take control of your social life today. Scroll up, grab your copy, and start mastering the art of communication and relationship-building with Improve Your Social Skills!
Psychology: Learn Influence And Persuasion And Read Body Language (Advanced Nlp Mindset: The New Psychology Of Success To Skyrocket Your Life And Your Career)
Have you ever thought you could explore your mind in the darkest and most hidden zone? Do you know that your mind has an immeasurable power but only by knowing the right techniques you can exploit it?This is what learning this book offers to you.If you Google “dark psychology” and click through the first few articles, you will see immediately that almost every source on dark psychology uses manipulation several to many times, and that in most cases it is a subheading within the article, or even in the subtitle to the article itself! This illustrates how significant manipulation is to dark psychology and how broadly the two are connected. In fact, as was hinted at above, manipulation could itself be split into several subcategories. Obviously, one would be deception, which was already covered, otherwise, their Machiavellianism, reverse psychology, semantics, all of which could be described to some extent or another as kinds of covert-aggression.Here’s what you’ll be able to do:Instantly recognize signs of manipulation and mind controlDiscover whether and why you are more vulnerable to dark psychologyGet to know manipulating techniques, so you’ll never fall victim to it againUse defensive tactics to beat manipulators at their own gameSuccessfully read body language and develop alertness to even the most subtle persuasion attemptsChange your perception of yourself by using Neuro-linguistic programming techniquesAnd much more!The best way to fight manipulators, narcissists, and everyone else who preys on our emotions and mind is to be a strong, confident person. While the help of this book, you’ll be that individual in no time!Dark psychology is going to assume that any abusive, deviant, or criminal behaviors that are showing up are done for a purpose. They may be seen as bad or evil, but the other person is doing them for some purpose, and not just because they feel like it. They are going to have a rational goal most of the time. Someone may use abuse to keep their partner in their place to ensure that they are able to get the love and attention they need.Ready to get started? Get the book today!!
Body Language: Use Non-verbal Communication And Nlp To Influence And Persuade People (Learn Techniques That Psychologists And Fbi Agents Use To Read People)
Your body language can make or break you in certain situations. You may be safe with your words, but your body language can betray what you're saying if you don't take control of it.See, by now you know that words are not the only way to communicate with people. Non-verbal cues also play a big part in the message you are trying to get across. These are the gesticulations, facial movements, and subtleties that communicate with the people around us.Your mastery of body language can be the difference between a happy and successful life and a miserable one. Chances are you’ve been a victim of manipulation and persuasion at least once in your life.But how can I protect yourself from schemers and manipulators?How do manipulators think?How can I defend myself from toxic people and brainwashers and become emotionally stable?How can I predict behavior and see-through deception?If these questions sound familiar, then this guide is all you need to find the answers and the ultimate solution.More precisely, this book will teach you the following:How to read what someone does not say depending on the words he/she is usingHow to read people’s body language seamlesslyHow to read people’s behavior like a proHow to read people’s emotions and how to act appropriately depending on your readingHow to read people’s expressions, leg movements and hand gestures without them even realizing itHow to use your knowledge of other people’s bodily expressions to your benefitAnd much, much more!Stop trying to master grammar and other useless stuff when all you should be focusing on is reading the nonverbal cues that people are sending without them even realizing it. And let this book teach you how to go about it.Well, you've come to the right place! This body language bible will teach you to decode what people think and feel just by paying attention to their behavior.This guide will help you explore body language not just to understand people – but also to connect with them. You will learn how better to understand people through verbal and non-verbal reading skills. With this powerful guide in your hands, you will learn how to put yourself forward in the most favorable light.
100 Deadly Skills
A hands-on, practical survival guide from retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson—adapted for civilians from actual special forces operations—to eluding pursuers, evading capture, and surviving any dangerous situation.In today’s increasingly dangerous world, threats to your personal safety are everywhere. From acts of terror to mass shootings, and from the unseen (and sometimes virtual) matrix of everyday crime, danger is no longer confined to dark alleys or unstable regions. Potentially life-threatening circumstances can arise anywhere, anytime, and Clint Emerson—former Navy SEAL—wants you to be prepared. 100 Deadly Skills contains proven self-defense skills, evasion tactics, and immobilizing maneuvers—modified from the world of black ops—to help you take action in numerous “worst case” scenarios from escaping a locked trunk, to making an improvised Taser, to tricking facial recognition software. With easy-to-understand instructions and illustrations, Emerson outlines in detail many life-saving strategies and teaches you how to think and act like a member of the special forces. This complete course in survival teaches you how to prevent tracking, evade a kidnapping, elude an active shooter, rappel down the side of a building, immobilize a bad guy, protect yourself against cyber-criminals, and much more—all using low-tech to “no-tech” methods. Clear, detailed, and presented in an easy-to-understand and execute format, 100 Deadly Skills is an invaluable resource. Because let’s face it, when danger is imminent, you don’t have time for complicated instructions.
Bushcraft Illustrated
“An appealing coffee table book.” —The Wall Street Journal From Dave Canterbury—wilderness expert, New York Times bestselling author, and YouTube sensation—comes a fully illustrated guide to everything you need to know to hone your bushcraft, or wilderness survival skills, from types of shelter, to useful tools, to edible plants—and much more!Before you venture into the wilderness, learn exactly what you need to bring and what you need to know with this ultimate outdoor reference guide, by survivalist expert Dave Canterbury. Filled with more than 300 illustrations, Bushcraft Illustrated showcases the necessary tools and skills for an awesome outdoor adventure, including such as: Packs: Learn the different types and how to craft and pack your own. Cordage: Essential knot knowledge for outdoor survival. Firecraft: How to start a fire with a variety of materials. Trapping: Tips for catching small game. Plants: A catalog of edible plants to forage. …And much more! With its many helpful illustrations and detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, this illustrated Bushcraft guide is a must-have for the seasoned outdoor lover and adventure novice alike!
Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life
The New York Times bestseller that reveals the safety, security, and survival techniques that 99% of Americans don’t know—but shouldWhen Jason Hanson joined the CIA in 2003, he never imagined that the same tactics he used as a CIA officer for counter intelligence, surveillance, and protecting agency personnel would prove to be essential in every day civilian life. In addition to escaping handcuffs, picking locks, and spotting when someone is telling a lie, he can improvise a self-defense weapon, pack a perfect emergency kit, and disappear off the grid if necessary. He has also honed his “positive awareness”—a heightened sense of his surroundings that allows him to spot suspicious and potentially dangerous behavior—on the street, in a taxi, at the airport, when dining out, or in any other situation. In his engaging and empowering book Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life, Jason shares this know-how with readers, revealing how to: • prevent home invasions, carjackings, muggings, and other violent crimes • run counter-surveillance and avoid becoming a soft target • recognize common scams at home and abroad • become a human lie detector in any setting, including business negotiations • gain peace of mind by being prepared for anything instead of uninformed or afraid With the skill of a trained operative and the relatability of a suburban dad, Jason Hanson brings his top-level training to everyday Americans in this must-have guide to staying safe in an increasingly dangerous world.
How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It
Read James Wesley, Rawles's posts on the Penguin BlogIn the vein of Sam Sheridan's The Disaster Diaries, a comprehensive guide to preparing for the apocalypse! With the recent economic crisis, formerly unimaginable scenarios have become terrifyingly real possibilities- learn how to prepare for the worstGlobal financial collapse, a terrorist attack, a natural catastrophe-all it takes is one event to disrupt our way of life. We could find ourselves facing myriad serious problems from massive unemployment to a food shortage to an infrastructure failure that cuts off our power or water supply. If something terrible happens, we won't be able to rely on the government or our communities. We'll have to take care of ourselves.In How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It, James Rawles, founder of SurvivalBlog.com, clearly explains everything you need to know to protect yourself and your family in the event of a disaster-from radical currency devaluation to a nuclear threat to a hurricane. Rawles shares essential tactics and techniques for surviving completely on your own, including how much food is enough, how to filter rainwater, how to protect your money, which seeds to buy for your garden, why goats are a smart choice for livestock, and how to secure your home. It's the ultimate guide to total preparedness and self-reliance in a time of need.