Why do so many leaders fail? Leadership development expert Kathy Cramer believes an over-reliance on operational and strategic skills planning, organizing, and developing strategies is behind the failure of so many high potential leaders. These skills are necessary, but alone do not inspire. To drive outstanding performance and inspire others to follow, one must develop a personal magnetic power to communicate in ways that move people to action Lead...

"A recent estimate suggests that employees endure a staggering 55 million meetings a day in the United States. This tremendous time investment yields only modest returns. No organization made up of human beings is immune from the all-too-common meeting gripes: those that fail to engage, those that inadvertently encourage participants to tune out, and those that blatantly disregard participants' time. Most companies and leaders view poor meetings as...

This international bestseller, with more than 3 million copies sold, offers a field-tested approach to high-stakes negotiations—whether in the boardroom, in your community, or at home.

Life is a series of negotiations, and negotiation is at the heart of collaboration—whether you are a business executive, a salesperson, a parent , a community leader, or a spouse. As a former FBI hostage negotiator, Chris Voss gives

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"A presidential speechwriter for Bill Clinton explores the hidden power of analogy to fuel thought, connect ideas, spark innovation, and shape outcomes From the meatpacking plants that inspired Henry Ford's first moving assembly line to the "domino theory" that led America into Vietnam to the "bicycle for the mind" that Steve Jobs envisioned as the Macintosh computer, analogies have played a dynamic role in shaping the world around us-and still do...

Dive into the eagerly anticipated fourth installment of the captivating series, Voices of Inspiration. Unveil the treasure trove of wisdom, insights, and narratives from 15 remarkable authors united in their mission to share tales of triumph. From conquering adversity to realizing aspirations, each storyteller offers a distinct perspective, igniting a spark of inspiration within. Embark on this transformative journey through the compelling narratives...

In Am I Making Myself Clear?, business leader and author Terry Felber shares the secrets of the world's greatest communicators, equipping readers to do everything from participating in a meaningful conversation to successfully consummating a business discussion. Through ten essential skills, including such concepts as the Art of Unspoken Language, the Art of Encouragement, and the Art of Problem Solving, he shows readers how to achieve real communication....

With advice and tools for improving a wide array of communication skills--from delivering an effective presentation to drafting proposals to the effective use of e-mail--Business Communication helps managers deliver information effectively.

Joe Navarro, bestselling author of What Every Body Is Saying and Phil Hellmuth Presents Read 'Em and Reap and former FBI agent specializing in behavioral analysis, helps you successfully navigate the business world by training your brain to see what others are feeling, thinking, or intending. Job hunters and professionals of every ilk-as well as fans of the hit FOX television series Lie to Me-will find many helpful and effective tips to reading body...

The second edition of the essential guide, updated with new research and observations to help twenty-first century organizations create models for effective collaboration. Collaborative skills have never been more important to a company's success and these skills are essential for every worker today. Radical Collaboration is a how-to-manual for creating trusting, cooperative environments, and transforming groups into motivated and empowered teams....

This book will open your eyes up to the value and importance of creating a business model that has recurring revenue. Learn the three types of recurring revenue models and how you can identify a niche in your current business or new business to create one or multiple new forms of recurring revenue that will give you predictability, stability and increase your businesses enterprise value.