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"Conflict is everywhere-in our homes, at work, in our social media feeds. But conflict isn't inherently bad... in fact, it's a normal and healthy part of human relationships. Mediation expert Gabrielle Hartley argues that we've forgotten that disagreement is normal and even necessary in our relationships; instead, we've normalized a zero-sum approach to interpersonal conflict and prioritized "winning" at all costs. The Secret to Getting Along (and...
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"Magnify your real-world impact as you lead others in a social change organization. In Management In a Changing World: How to Manage for Equity, Sustainability, and Results renowned social changemakers Jakada Imani, Monna Wong, and Bex Ahuja deliver an effective and practical how-to guide for the equitable management of nonprofit and social change organizations. In the book, you'll learn how to multiply your impact by using the authors' insightful...
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"Christian Madjsberg and Mikkel Rasmussen, principals at ReD Associates, argue for the role of a new set of tools to understand the "soft" factors that influence how people buy and consume ideas and products. Drawn from the authors' work with companies like Lego, Samsung, Adidas, Intel, IBM, and Coke, the book will teach you how to understand people holistically in their environments-how they live, what they think and do all day, what their habits...
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"Every day at 3:55 a.m., members of Team Movement clock in for their shift at big-box store Town Square in a small upstate New York town. Under the eyes of a self-absorbed and barely competent boss, they empty the day's truck of merchandise, stock the shelves, and scatter before the store opens and customers arrive. Their lives follow a familiar if grueling routine, but their real problem is that Town Square doesn't schedule them for enough hours--most...
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"In The Three Ages of Water, expert on water resources and climate change Peter Gleick guides us through the long, fraught history of our most valuable resource. Spread over a ten-thousand-year human history, it begins with the fundamental evolutionary role water had in shaping early civilizations and empires, crests to the scientific and social revolutions that created modern society, and spills into the global water crisis of depleted groundwater...
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"'Middle manager' The term evokes a bygone industrial era in which managers functioned like cogs in a vast machine and bureaucracy ruled. In recent decades, midlevel managers became a favorite target for the chopping block - underappreciated, often considered a superfluous layer of the organization. This view is so widespread that it has seeped into the identity of the managers themselves. Not only does this outdated perspective need to change, the...
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"In The Yellow Pad, former United States Secretary of the Treasury and co-chairman of Goldman Sachs Robert Rubin sets out a number of methods and processes that have guided him through moments of crisis. He offers both qualitative and quantitative ways of sifting through difficult economic and social problems, the sum of which is an original intellectual framework that can be applied to both the most global universal problems and the daily dilemmas...
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Get the Summary of Cal Newport's Slow Productivity in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Slow Productivity" by Cal Newport explores the concept of productivity, particularly in knowledge work, where traditional metrics are ill-suited. The book challenges the 20th-century mindset that equates longer hours with better outcomes, highlighting the pitfalls of pseudo-productivity, which leads to stress and burnout. Newport...
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"The world is burning and the seas are rising. How do we navigate this new age of extremes? In A Traveler's Guide to the End of the World, David Gessner takes readers on an eye-opening tour of climate hotspots from the Gulf of Mexico to the burning American West to New York City to the fragile Outer Banks, where homes are being swallowed by the seas. He does so with his usual sense of humor, compassion, and a willingness to talk to anyone, providing...
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Hiring has never been more challenging. There are fewer qualified applicants with more employers competing for them. And most business owners are stuck trying to figure this out on their own. Most books on hiring are written for HR professionals.The strategies and processes described in this book are proven. Clint Smith has worked closely with hundreds of business owners to develop them. This playbook is the foundation for his company's hiring software,...
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Demain manager est un guide pratique simple et efficace vous permettant de vous évaluer sur les éléments fondamentaux du management. Il est destiné à tous: étudiant, enseignant, manager en devenir ou expérimenté souhaitant réinterroger son action. Cet ouvrage vous invite à appréhender le métier de manager selon quatre notions: la sélection, l'animation, la passion et la négociation.
13) The Art of Self Management. Practical Strategies and Insights to Take Control of Your Life and Ac
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The Importance of Self-ManagementIn today's fast-paced and demanding world, the ability to effectively manage oneself has become a crucial skill. Whether you are a student, a professional, an entrepreneur, or simply navigating through daily life, self-management plays a vital role in achieving personal and professional success. One of the key aspects of self-management is time management. By effectively managing your time, you can prioritize tasks,...
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Overwhelmed by electronic gadgets? Buried under an avalanche of e-mails? Juggling too many tasks and responsibilities? Desperately in need of a deep breath and a time-out? For all of us who answer yes to any of these questions, help is on the way. Getting to the heart of our hassled and over-scheduled existence, Christine Louise Hohlbaum cheerfully investigates 101 ways to increase our quality of life and productivity by reevaluating how we perceive...
15) Microhabit Magic: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Positive Habit Formation - How Small Habits Lead t
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Are you struggling with consistent daily habits?Do you yearn for the magic of positive transformation?Microhabit Magic: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Positive Habit Formation - How Small Habits Lead to Big Results is the answer. It unveils how small, everyday practices can compound into life-altering changes. You'll learn to wield the powerful tool of daily habits and self-improvement.Step closer to manifesting your Microhabit Magic! This book will...
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Breaking The FoMO: Unlocking Happiness And Freedom in a Connected World is a transformative guide that empowers you to break free from the grip of the Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and discover true happiness and freedom in today's digitally connected world. This book provides practical strategies, eye-opening insights, and transformative exercises to help you reclaim your life, find balance, and cultivate genuine connections. From recognizing and managing...
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Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and out of control? Do you find yourself exploding in anger and taking it out on those around you? It's time to take charge of your emotions and transform your life and that's where the book, "Anger and Stress Management for Men." comes in. This book is not your regular self-help guide. It's a comprehensive manual that offers practical tools and techniques specifically designed to help men manage their anger and...
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NOW Including A Great Video That Can Be Used For Staff Professional Development In School Suspension can be a tough place to be especially if you are the supervising teacher. Often there isn't enough work and the kids there wish they were suspended. This new edition of Keys To An Effective In-School Suspension Program, provides the original guidelines needed for ISS but it also includes strategies for teaching respect and responsibility. Another valuable...
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"We're living in a time of amazing technological innovation, but we're not paying enough attention to one of the most important innovations of all -- one that's going to be a wellspring of progress for a long time to come. This innovation lies with the company itself -- the collection of people and assets brought together to create goods and services and bring them to market. And, as Andrew McAfee persuasively argues, this new model is pioneered by...
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A gift of "Your Time" by Daniel W. Evans would make the perfect gift for the special man in your life. Most men struggle with time management daily, and the book emphasizes the importance of understanding the value of time. By using conversational prose, the author provides practical tools for managing time intentionally, acknowledging that earthly time is finite. As readers learn how to prioritize effectively and manage their time wisely, they are...
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