Arts Management

"The Art of Less: Mastering Simplicity and Releasing the Pressure to Do It All" Are you constantly overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list, juggling responsibilities, and feeling like there’s never enough time in the day? The Art of Less: Mastering Simplicity and Releasing the Pressure to Do It All is your essential guide to breaking free from the stress of modern life and reclaiming a sense of peace and purpose. In this transformative book, you’ll discover how to simplify your life, reduce overwhelm, and focus on what truly matters. Through practical strategies, actionable advice, and...

Are You a Selfless Leader … or a Selfish One? Leadership … is the word overused? Misused? Or is it misunderstood? Most books on leadership claim they have a secret … on what leadership is and how to be a great leader; how to be an influencer; a workplace-changing leader. Rarely do they—most merely echo talking the walk they’ve heard from others. Author Mike Howard talks about his walk … the Rōnin walk with what his 16 years with Microsoft as its Chief Security Officer, 22 years with the CIA, and serving as a young police officer in the Oakland Police Department generated. One ...

As boardrooms inch their way toward diversity, women, and those in other underrepresented groups who break into executive, managerial, and entrepreneurial ranks step into a spotlight that puts additional pressure on already demanding work and personal lives. Using proven techniques, relatable case studies, and comprehensive exercises, this book shows you how to compose yourself to elevate your presence at work, home, and ultimately, within yourself, no matter how hectic or overwhelming your life may feel.

The authors of the classic Difficult Conversations teach you how to take criticism productively in Thanks for the Feedback. We get feedback every day of our lives, from friends and family, colleagues, customers, and bosses, teachers, doctors, and strangers. We're assessed, coached, and criticised about our performance, personalities and appearance. We know that feedback is essential for professional development and healthy relationships - but we dread it and even dismiss it.

How you deal with life depends on your your program. A subconscious set of rules that drive the actions you take and limit the results you get. To be extraordinary in any area of your life, you must write and master your own code. This is your guidebook for doing that now.

Ken Blanchard, a highly respected figure in the fields of leadership and business, invites you into the world of influence through his extensive career insights in this inspirational leadership book.

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.

Please click on Mike Feng Zheng's name above to go to his Amazon author page and look at his other books, 12 Principles for Life and Ten More Principles for Life, to learn more about how to deal with and manage problems in various aspects of life. It is not always about what you know when it comes to money. It is about how you act and choose to live your life. Moreover, the proper way of life is challenging to adopt, even for the most intelligent people. Money—investing, personal finance, and lifestyle choices—is typically taught as math-based knowledge, with data and formulas guiding ...

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.

Chapter four of The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business. This chapter is regarding managing, performing, and booking gigs.

With the divisiveness of public discourse and the complexities of modern business, it is more difficult than ever to be sure that you're making the right decision. Adair provides a clear pathway to improving your judgment, beginning with an exploration of the machinations behind decision-making, before demonstrating how you can develop a stronger understanding and control of your judgment. This is an essential companion for any business leaders interested in making the best decisions for them and their organisation.

Simplify Your Life: $3 Solutions to Big Problems - Overcoming Procrastination Edition Tired of putting things off and feeling stuck? This $3 guide is your ultimate resource for breaking free from procrastination and finally getting things done. Packed with proven techniques, practical tips, and actionable strategies, this eBook helps you take control of your time and energy. Inside, you’ll discover: Why procrastination happens and how to combat it. Step-by-step methods to tackle overwhelming tasks. Tricks to rewire your brain for productivity and focus. Stop waiting for the perfect moment...

Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari is known for his unparalleled ability to recruit the nation's best young players, some of whom will spend just one year with him before going to the NBA, and convincing them to commit to the team without sacrificing their personal goals. It is a promise he makes to them: "Fully invest in the present - and each other - and I guarantee it will serve your future." Here, for the first time, he distills his team-building methods in ways that apply to CEOs, business owners, and more.

He aquí un libro excepcional sobre alta dirección. Cuando parecía que ya se había escrito todo sobre el tema, Mario Borghino - el experto en liderazgo reconocido por el gran público gracias a sus intervenciones radiofónicas promovidas y dialogadas por el comunicador José Gutiérrez Vivó - le descubre a los lectores los dos campos en que un auténtico líder debe trabajar y desarrollarse: el interior y el exterior, es decir mi mundo y el mundo de los demás.

Embark on a transformative journey with "How to Use The Art of War to Fight And Defeat Anxiety," a groundbreaking book that redefines the approach to managing anxiety. Drawing from the timeless wisdom of Sun Tzu's "The Art of War," this book offers a unique perspective on confronting and conquering anxiety. In the vast landscape of self-help literature, this book stands out as it bridges the gap between ancient strategy and modern mental health. It's not just a book; it's a roadmap to resilience, a beacon of hope, and a guide to inner peace. 50 Detailed Lessons: Each section delves into a ...

Few business leaders in the world have applied Lean strategy as successfully as Art Byrne has - and none has the ability to explain how to do it with such succinctness and clarity. Byrne has successfully implemented Lean strategies in more than 30 companies in 14 different countries. In The Lean Turnaround, this legendary business leader shares everything he has learned during his remarkable career and shows how anyone can achieve similar results.

We need trusting, customer-supplier relationships now more than ever. Technology allows us to understand customers far better at a data level and gives us myriad new ways to communicate. But this explosion of data and technology also creates noise; noise we have to cut through to find trust. Trust. It sits at the heart of all strong relationships. It is no less so in customer relationships. And without trust, the sales process becomes transactional. The dynamics of a technology-based, fast-paced, commercially oriented world cause many salespeople to fall into the transactional-selling trap....

Multitasking has become celebrated in our distracted age, yet it reduces productivity by 40% and diminishes our ability to live meaningfully. Your brain functions like a spotlight, powerful when focused on one area, dim when spread across many. No one truly excels at multitasking; the human brain isn't designed for it. Transform your relationship with attention by: Creating environments that support deep focus Developing routines that protect your attention Using technology intentionally Building relationships through present-moment awareness By shifting from scattered multitasking to ...

The Art of Opportunity offers a path toward new growth, providing the perspective and methods you need to make innovation happen. Written by a team of experts with both academic and industry experience - and a client roster composed of some of the world's leading companies - this book provides you with the necessary tools to help you capture growth instead of chasing it.

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.