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Master the communication skills to build authentic connections, forged upon a foundation of trust from a global behavioral expert and master spy recruiter. Robin is a best-selling author, professional speaker, trainer, facilitator, former Marine Corps Officer, and retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program.

Unlock the Art of Seamless Conversations and Build Lasting Connections—All in 10 Simple Steps! Do awkward silences and self-doubt make socializing feel impossible? You're not alone—and this guide is here to help. How to Talk to Anyone is designed specifically for young adults who want to overcome social anxiety, boost confidence, and build meaningful relationships in everyday life. Through 10 practical, relatable steps, you'll gain the skills to speak with ease, listen actively, and connect authentically.

In Way of the Warrior Kid, Marc went from wimp to warrior in one summer. He learned to be strong inside and out, mastered his multiplication tables, conquered his fear of swimming, and even made nice with the meanest kid on the playground (who turned out to be not so mean after all). Now, in this second audiobook in the middle grade Warrior Kid series, Marc uses what he learned last summer to help another kid who needs a boost. Can he take the skills he learned from his Navy SEAL uncle Jake to instill the warrior spirit in someone who needs his help?

Negotiation is a skill that can bring you vast success in all aspects of your life. When you're a skilled negotiator, you can get the best possible price on everything you purchase or sell, and you can deal with salespeople or clients.

In Character Building are 37 addresses that Booker T. Washington gave before students, faculty, and guests at the Tuskegee Institute. These addresses take the form of timeless advice on a number of subjects. These talks are delivered - in the motivational and uplifting manner one would expect from this American icon - on education, ethics, morals, deportment, spirituality, and the dignity of labor.

The Anti-Ableist Manifesto defines ableism as discrimination in favor of non-disabled people and helps listeners understand that ending discrimination begins with self-reflection. Tiffany Yu celebrates the power of stories and lived experiences to foster the proximity, intimacy, and humanity of disability identities that have far too often been “othered” and rendered invisible.

Relationships are usually the most important part of a person’s life. But they’re often stressful and frustrating, or simply awkward, distant, and lonely. We feel the weight of things unsaid, needs unmet, conflicts unresolved. It’s easy to feel stuck.

Fifth grade was the worst year of Marc's life. He stunk at gym class, math was too hard for him, the school lunch was horrible, and his class field trip was ruined because he couldn't swim. But what was the most awful thing about fifth grade? Kenny Williamson, the class bully, who called himself the "King of the Jungle". When Marc's mother tells him that his uncle Jake is coming to stay for the whole summer, Marc can't wait. Uncle Jake is a for-real super-cool Navy SEAL. And Uncle Jake has a plan.

Ideas are everywhere, but those with the greatest problem-solving, business-transforming, and life-changing potential are often hard to identify. Even when we recognize good ideas, applying them to everyday obstacles - whether in the workplace, our homes, or our civic institutions - can seem insurmountable. According to Matthew Syed, it doesn't have to be this way. In Rebel Ideas, Syed argues that our brainpower as individuals isn't enough. To tackle problems from climate change to economic decline, we'll need to employ the power of "cognitive diversity".

In this insightful and practical guide, Rebecca Parcker skips the fluff and hands you the complete playbook to building a personal brand that will help you succeed as a social media influencer and help you chart your way to success in the age of social media.

These days, many of us find it easier to avoid face-to-face contact in favor of technological shortcuts. Why take the trouble to meet someone in person when we can simply send an email or a text? But as Michael Gelb argues in this compelling book, the meaningful relationships that come from real interaction are the basis of success. In The Art of Connection, Gelb offers listeners seven methods of developing better rapport in their professional and personal lives.

This book, designed for kids ages 6-10, features true, character-building stories for kids to enjoy alone or with their parents. Being a kid can be trying and confusing - a newfound exposure to the real world, confusion as to what's right and wrong, learning about friendships and making important choices for the first time. Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul 2 is a special book designed just for kids on the verge of becoming preteens.

Mindful Race Talk' invites you into deep self-reflection about racial conditioning and racial harm. The foundation of the book is that we have all been socialized as racial beings and have a role in healing the racial harm that lives inside of us and in our society. Together, we'll engage in a variety of mindfulness and embodiment practices to help you explore your racial identity and increase your capacity to talk about race, racism, microaggressions, and white body supremacy.

Do you want to be successful in network and multi-level marketing, enabling you to work smarter and not harder? If so then keep reading.... Are you feeling overwhelmed on where to start with network marketing? Are you unsure on how MLM can grow for you? Are you concerned about rejection and how to deal with it? The solution is Network and Multi-Level Marketing Pro, a valuable tool that will show you how to build and develop company sales, through up to date distribution network techniques that engage directly with the customer.

In Reconnect: Building School Culture for Meaning, Purpose, and Belonging, a team of distinguished educators from Teach Like a Champion and Uncommon Schools deliver practical guidance and concrete advice for teachers, administrators, and community members who seek to dramatically improve the lives of children and young people by fostering a sense of belonging in schools. In the book, you'll find hands-on solutions to build or rebuild students' sense of shared work and community in an era of increasing isolation and disconnections.

The author of Lincoln's Boys takes us inside Lyndon Johnson's White House to show how the legendary Great Society programs were actually put into practice: Team of Rivals for LBJ. The personalities behind every burst of 1960s liberal reform - from civil rights and immigration reform, to Medicare and Head Start - and what we'll lose if those programs are dismantled.

"Guide to Starting Your Own Business: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success with Proven Strategies for Building a Thriving Small Business Empire" is the definitive roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to transform their visions into reality. This essential guide offers more than just step-by-step instructions; it provides a holistic approach to business creation, designed to equip you with the mindset, skills, and strategies necessary to flourish in today's competitive market.

Imagine a scenario where your child is struggling to make friends at school, feeling isolated and unsure of how to approach others. You observe their frustration and wish you could provide the guidance they need to navigate social situations successfully. As a parent or educator, you recognize the importance of equipping children with the necessary social skills to thrive in their interactions with others. In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, social problem-solving skills are essential for building strong relationships and fostering empathy. Social Skills for Kids offers ...

Word Workout is a practical audiobook for building vocabulary - a graduated program featuring thousands of words that begins with those known by most college graduates and ascends to words known only by the most educated, intelligent, and well-read adults. This workout is a comprehensive program, chock-full of information about synonyms, antonyms, and word origins, and replete with advice on proper usage and pronunciation.

"What an asshole!" How many times have you said that about someone at work? You're not alone! In this groundbreaking book, Stanford University professor Robert I. Sutton builds on his acclaimed Harvard Business Review article to show you the best ways to deal with assholes...and why they can be so destructive to your company.