Arts Management

What if charisma could be taught? For the first time, science and technology have taken charisma apart, figured it out, and turned it into an applied science: In controlled laboratory experiments, researchers could raise or lower people's level of charisma as if they were turning a dial.

Why are some of us better than others at committing to a decision? How can we move from indecision and procrastination to smart choices? What are the forces that hold us back and how can we successfully overcome them? The Art of Decision Making explores, analyses and navigates the idea of volition: ''the power to use one's own will in order to make decisions.' By drawing on diverse sources, Joseph Bikart has created a precise map of the intricate paths we take when we move from will to action.

Mastering the Art of Letting Go gives you the step-by-step guide to breaking free from these emotional burdens. Anthoni Moon, seasoned mindfulness teacher and psychology researcher, offers practical wisdom and powerful insights to help you embrace vulnerability, heal from past trauma, and turn pain into growth.

You negotiate every day of your life. Whether you are asking your employer for a raise or persuading your child to do his homework, everything is a negotiation. Written by Gerald Nierenberg, the world's foremost authority on the subject, and recognized as the Father of Contemporary Negotiation, The New Art of Negotiating is an updated, expanded version of the million-copy bestseller, The Art of Negotiating, which was the first on the subject of negotiating.

The #1 skill your child won’t learn in school — yet it will shape their entire future. What if your child could confidently save, spend, and invest before they even hit their teens? Kids & Money: Mastering the Art of Wealth turns financial education into a colorful, story-driven experience that actually sticks. Packed with vibrant illustrations, practical lessons, and interactive activities, this all-in-one financial handbook is designed for kids ages 8 to 13 who are ready to start thinking smart about money. Inside this full-color guide, your child will discover: How Emma and Ethan, a ...

You didn’t leave your job to become your own worst boss. Most entrepreneurs start their business chasing freedom — only to find themselves drowning in client demands, late-night emails, last-minute requests, and non-stop availability that leaves them exhausted and resentful. The real secret to a profitable, sustainable, and joyful business isn’t working harder or saying yes to everything. It’s mastering gentle boundaries — clear, compassionate limits that protect your time, energy, and value without burning bridges or turning you into a robot. In The Art of Gentle Boundaries, real...

In this ground-breaking book, award-winning leadership expert and business leader Kirstin Ferguson upends the traditional notion of a strong leader. Everyone, she argues, is a leader. YOU are a leader. Whether you are the head of one of the largest companies in the world, supervising a small team or working from home you impact people through the words you use, the choices you make and the behaviours you role model to others.

The Fieldbook is an intensely pragmatic guide. It shows how to create an organization of learners where memories are brought to life, where collaboration is the lifeblood of every endeavor, and where the tough questions are fearlessly asked. The stories here show that companies, businesses, schools, agencies, and even communities can undo their “learning issues” and achieve superior performance. If ever a work gave meaning to the phrase hands-on, this is it.

HOW TO STOP OVERTHINKING understands the struggles you are going through. The author of this book understand that you can't sleep at night, you overreact, and you appear to be sensitive. That you are plagued with self-doubt, you often feel no self-value, and that things are just too hard for "someone like you."

Ignite Your Focus, Embrace Mindfulness, and Reclaim Your Life with "The Art of Selective Attention" Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by distractions, unable to focus on what truly matters? How would your life change if you could master the art of selective attention and concentrate on your goals with laser-like precision? What if you could learn the most effective techniques to manage distractions and improve your focus, just like great thinkers and high achievers? Imagine having a powerful set of tools to help you filter out the noise, prioritize information, and stay mindful in a ...

Are you holding on to what no longer serves you? Do old regrets, fears, or relationships keep you from moving forward? The Art of Letting Go is your guide to release, renew, and rediscover your inner peace.

Does the thought of negotiating fill you with dread? Would you like to discover the secret of how to negotiate anything and win? Would you like to save money and enhance your career by becoming a negotiation genius? Would you like to persuade and influence people effortlessly and intuitively? If so, this book will teach you the most powerful tactics for achieving your goals. This book is NOT just another academic negotiation theory book. It is NOT just a book of tips.

From merely managing to boldly leading: Take your skills (and your career) to the next level with just 7 simple, yet highly effective strategies! Being a manager is a role filled with a lot of responsibility. It can be a heavy load to bear, knowing that your team members’ productivity, your company’s success, and your own career could be affected by your actions and decisions. But while this is a difficult undertaking, you also have a unique opportunity as a manager to inspire, transform, and take your team to new heights.

If you want to become the most influential person in the room that people agree with and follow, then this will be the most important book you’ll ever hear.

At the core of this classic treatise is the message that sledgehammer approaches can backfire, and size alone does not guarantee wins. Strategy, positioning, planning, leadership - all play equally significant roles, making Sun Tzu's teachings perfect for small business owners and entrepreneurs entrenched in fierce competition for customers, market share, talent - for their very survival.

Pragmatic, thought-provoking, and thoroughly useful, The Art of Alignment offers real-life stories, proven principles, and actionable advice. This step-by-step guide explains how to introduce new ideas and get any group of any size to agree and commit. You’ll even learn how to get your team members back on track when things fall off the rails.

The Art of War will teach you to conquer your opponents and gain a loyal following. It is one of the oldest books on military strategy in the world. It is the first and one of the most successful works on strategy and has had a huge influence on Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, and beyond. Sun Tzu was the first to recognize the importance of positioning in strategy and that position is affected both by objective conditions in the physical environment and the subjective opinions of competitive actors in that environment.

Star of the hit show Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles, Josh Flagg shares his secrets to mastering any negotiation in any industry and at any level.

Chronic stress is a direct cause of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. It makes your body store fat and sabotages weight loss. It keeps your blood pressure dangerously high. It weakens your immune system and can even make your body attack its own cells. But is there a way out? Maybe you could leave your job and family, go live in a solitary mountain cabin, and spend the rest of your life meditating. But it’s not a realistic solution. It’s time to manage stress here and now.

In The Art of Business Wars, David Brown, host of the hit podcast Business Wars, masterfully frames some of the biggest business rivalries in history using revered Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu's insights and pragmatic advice. Each rivalry tells a story of combined wits, strategies and resources. Brown chronicles the rise of companies as they vanquish rivals, formulate innovative plans and adapt to keep up with shifting needs. The goal? Stay ahead of the competition and emerge victorious.