Self Management

The first thing Sophia Amoruso sold online wasn’t fashion - it was a stolen book. She spent her teens hitchhiking, committing petty theft, and dumpster diving. By twenty-two, she had resigned herself to employment, but was still broke, directionless, and working a mediocre day job she’d taken for the health insurance. It was there that Sophia decided to start selling vintage clothes on eBay. Eight years later, she is the founder, CEO, and creative director of Nasty Gal, a $100 million plus online fashion retailer with more than 350 employees.

The family-owned business of Allen & Augustine has manufactured high-quality chairs for decades. Its people take pride in their work and feel loyal to their owners and management team. But this long-revered company is now at a crossroads, hurt by a tough economy, foreign competition, and a cash crunch. The air is filled with the scent of uncertainty, anxiety, perhaps even panic. Enter Ben, the ambitious young executive assigned by his firm to promote a merger that will rescue Allen & Augustine.

After eight books, many of them best sellers, A Game Plan for Life is the one closest to John Woodens heart: a moving and inspirational guide to the power of mentorship. The first half focuses on the people who helped foster the values that carried Wooden through an incredibly successful and famously principled career, including his college coach, his wife, Abraham Lincoln, and Mother Teresa.

Have you ever felt trapped by cycles of anger you can't control? Do you struggle to channel this powerful emotion more constructively? Are you ready to understand, manage, and master your anger once and for all? Her Anger Fingerprint: Anger Management for Women From Root Causes to Long-Term Solutions offers you a clear path toward balanced emotional responses and lasting change. This book uncovers the underlying issues that contribute to anger—from biological to environmental factors—equipping you with the tools to identify and address your unique triggers. Designed specifically for ...

Black Faces in High Places is the essential guide for Black professionals who are moving up through their organizations or industries but need a roadmap for how to get to the top and stay there. Based on the authors' considerable experiences in business, in the public eye, and as a minority, the book shows how African-American professionals can (and must) think and act both entrepreneurially and "intrapreneurially".

People are drawn to, and influenced by, leaders who communicate authentically, connect with people, and have immediate impact. So how do you become one? How can you learn to “own the room?” This book will help you develop your leadership presence. The authors offer a simple and compelling framework as well as practices for developing your "signature voice." Wherever you sit in an organization, you can develop presence if you are able to do two things well: demonstrate your authentic value and distinction; and connect to others in a positive way.

When you think of success, what comes to mind? Career, public achievements, diplomas, degrees? We work hard to find a job, gain promotions, and develop skills to become a peak performer. We’re continually striving to win at work. But does winning at work mean we have to lose at home? In all our “winning,” are we neglecting what matters most? Unfortunately, too many leaders achieve career success, only to find they have critically damaged their relationships with the people closest to them. Winning Begins at Home will help you change all that.

**Discover Balance and Thrive *Self-Care for Caregivers*** **Unveil the essential blueprint to reclaim your well-being while compassionately caring for others with *Self-Care for Caregivers*. This comprehensive guide is your indispensable companion on the journey to balance, resilience, and sustained fulfillment.** **Chapter Highlights** **1. Understanding Caregiver Burnout** Identify the early signs and root causes of caregiver burnout, equipping yourself with the knowledge to combat the physical and emotional toll caregiving can take. **2. The Importance of Self-Care** Learn to prioritize...

James Dallas' Mastering the Challenges of Leading Change is an informative, insightful guide to effectively leading the transition through change. While most change management books present case studies about what happened at other companies, this audiobook is based on the author's own experiences managing over 10 transformational and turnaround initiatives, 15 acquisition integrations, and five operations/quality shared services centers of excellence.

With the countless distractions that come from every corner of a modern life, it's amazing that we're ever able to accomplish anything. The Power of Less demonstrates how to streamline your life by identifying the essential and eliminating the unnecessary - freeing you from everyday clutter and allowing you to focus on accomplishing the goals that can change your life for the better

Are you looking to reignite your resilience and passion? Discover how to overcome burnout and reclaim your life. Do you sometimes feel like you're losing yourself to the grind of daily life? Are you constantly battling against burnout? Have you become aware that you are not enjoying life as much these days? If you feel fatigued and find yourself wandering aimlessly in life, know that you're not alone. In today's high-pressure world, burnout is an epidemic. It's not just the feeling of being overworked that makes you feel unappreciated and lost, but also the fog of burnout that clouds your ...

Embark on a transformative journey towards emotional well-being with "Anger Management for Men: A Practical Guide to Master Emotions, Relieve Stress, Ease Anxiety, Overcome Negativity, Dissolve Anger, and Improve Life." Whether you're struggling to control your anger or seeking to enhance your emotional resilience, this comprehensive guide equips you with the tools and strategies needed to navigate the complexities of male anger. Inside this comprehensive guide, you will discover: Master Your Emotions: Explore the physiological and psychological aspects of anger, and learn how to regulate ...

The Program: Lessons from Elite Military Units for Creating and Sustaining High-Performance Leaders and Teams offers a hands-on guide to the winning techniques and tactics of The Program, the acclaimed team-building and leadership development company. Drawing on the actual experiences of The Program's instructors from their personal combat stories to working with world-class athletic teams and successful corporations, the audiobook clearly shows how The Program's training operations can help to achieve life goals and ambitions.

In a world demanding your constant attention, discover the unshakeable peace within. Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of modern life? Do you long for a refuge from the noise, a place of calm and clarity where you can reconnect with your true self? Inner Sanctuary is your guide to cultivating that inner peace. This book isn't about escaping the world, but about empowering you to engage with it more fully, effectively, and compassionately. Drawing on a blend of timeless wisdom and practical strategies, this book offers a step-by-step journey to help you: Tame the outer chaos:...

What's holding you back? Marshall Goldsmith is an expert at helping global leaders overcome their (sometimes unconscious) annoying habits and attaining a higher level of success. His one-on-one coaching comes with a six-figure price tag. But with this audiobook, you'll get Marshall's great advice without the hefty fee!

A legacy work from the multimillion copy best-selling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - hailed as the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century - The 3rd Alternative introduces a breakthrough approach to conflict resolution and creative problem solving.

Eschewing trendy self-care fixes or the latest health fads, Your Time to Thrive is the revolutionary guide to living and working based on microsteps - tiny science-backed changes. By making them too small to fail, we can incorporate them into our daily lives right away and begin building healthier ways of living and working. Your Time to Thrive shares practical, usable, research-supported mini-habits that will yield huge benefits and empower people to truly thrive in all parts of their lives.

Are your kids glued to screens, and self-control feels like an elusive dream? It's time to reclaim balance with our empowering guide! What's Inside? Proven strategies for managing gaming desires. Practical tips to set screen time boundaries that stick. Fun alternatives fostering self-regulation and independence. Open communication techniques for a connected parent-child bond. Positive role modeling for a healthier digital lifestyle. Why You Need This Handbook: Shape your child's habits positively. Strengthen family bonds through open communication. Create a balanced digital environment for ...

Why is it so hard to change problem behavior - in our kids, our colleagues, and even ourselves? Conventional methods often backfire, creating a downward spiral of resentment and frustration, and a missed opportunity for growth. What if the thinking behind these old methods is wrong? What if people don’t misbehave because they want to, but because they lack the skills to do better? Or as renowned psychologist J. Stuart Ablon asks, what if changing problem behavior is a matter of skill, not will?

Do you find yourself constantly battling explosive anger that hurts your relationships, career, and peace of mind? If anger feels like an unwelcome companion you can’t escape, it’s time to take back control—and this book will show you how. His Anger Fingerprint: Anger Management for Men from Root Causes to Long-Term Solutions is a no-nonsense, results-driven guide to managing your anger like a pro. This isn’t your typical “feel-good” advice; it’s packed with practical strategies backed by scientific research. Written specifically for men who struggle with frequent, ...