Careers

From the New York Times bestselling author of Great by Choice comes an authoritative, practical guide to individual performance - (read more)

From the New York Times bestselling author of Great by Choice comes an authoritative, practical guide to individual performance - based on analysis from an exhaustive, groundbreaking study.Why do some people perform better at work than others? This deceptively simple question continues to confound professionals in all sectors of the workforce. Now, after a unique, five-year study of more than 5,000 managers and employees, Morten Hansen reveals the answers in his 'Seven Work Smarter Practices' that can be applied by anyone looking to maximise their time and performance. Each of Hansen's seven practices is highlighted by inspiring stories from individuals in his comprehensive study.

You'll meet a high school principal who engineered a dramatic turnaround of his failing high school; a rural Indian farmer determined to establish a better way of life for women in his village; and a sushi chef, whose simple preparation has led to his restaurant (tucked away under a Tokyo subway station underpass) being awarded the maximum of three Michelin stars. Hansen also explains how the way Alfred Hitchcock filmed Psycho and the 1911 race to become the first explorer to reach the South Pole both illustrate the use of his seven practices (even before they were identified). Each chapter contains questions and key insights to allow you to assess your own performance and figure out your work strengths, as well as your weaknesses. (hide)

The one primer you need to develop your managerial and leadership skills. Whether you're a new manager or looking to have more influence (read more)

The one primer you need to develop your managerial and leadership skills. Whether you're a new manager or looking to have more influence in your current management role, the challenges you face come in all shapes and sizes--a direct report's anxious questions, your boss's last-minute assignment of an important presentation, or a blank business case staring you in the face. To reach your full potential in these situations, you need to master a new set of business and personal skills.

Packed with step-by-step advice and wisdom from Harvard Business Review's management archive, the HBR Manager's Handbook provides best practices on topics from understanding key financial statements and the fundamentals of strategy to emotional intelligence and building your employees' trust. The book's brief sections allow you to home in quickly on the solutions you need right away--or take a deeper dive if you need more context. Keep this comprehensive guide with you throughout your career and be a more impactful leader in your organization.
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Are you complying with health and safety regulations in the workplace? Making mistakes in many areas of health and safety can be (read more)

Are you complying with health and safety regulations in the workplace? Making mistakes in many areas of health and safety can be both incredibly dangerous and hugely costly. So what can you do to avoid hazards and expensive, time-consuming legal battles? That's where Health & Safety at Work For Dummies comes in. Cutting through the clutter, it provides you with the practical, must-know information you need to ensure your workplace is a suitably safe environment that complies with government health and safety rules and regulations.

Did you know that in 2014, 1.2 million working people suffered from work-related illnesses, 2,535 mesothelioma deaths occurred due to past asbestos exposure and 133 workers were killed on the job? The list goes on and the statistics are staggering. Health & Safety at Work For Dummies shows you how to keep your employees safe from becoming another statistic in this frightening data. Arming you with critical information needed to adhere to health and safety regulations, it offers expert guidance on managing and implementing health and safety in your business, controlling workplace risks, going the extra mile in following orders and much more. (hide)

World-leading productivity expert Graham Allcott's businessbible is given a complete update for 2019. Do you waste too much time (read more)

World-leading productivity expert Graham Allcott's businessbible is given a complete update for 2019. Do you waste too much time on your phone? Scroll throughTwitter or Instagram when you should be getting down to your real tasks? Isyour attention easily distracted? We've got the solution: The Way of theProductivity Ninja. In the age of information overload, traditional timemanagement techniques simply don't cut it anymore.
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For many women, a fulfilling and rewarding working life is often more important than achieving a high-flying career. By suggesting (read more)

For many women, a fulfilling and rewarding working life is often more important than achieving a high-flying career. By suggesting practical tools and techniques to help you reflect on, review and assess your needs, this book will enable you to plan for success and satisfaction in your working life. Although many work issues have improved considerably in recent decades, it is clear that women continue to face a range of challenges and barriers in the workplace, any of which can hamper their efforts to succeed.

Based on new data from hundreds of surveys and interviews, How to Thrive and Survive as a Working Woman encompasses stories, examples, interviews, strategies and practical exercises. Both instructive and interactive, the book offers insights from the authors' own experience of coaching and working with women across many different sectors, jobs and levels. Focusing on key issues for development and career success, Fiona Elsa Dent and Viki Holton, both faculty members at Ashridge Executive Education, Hult International Business School in the UK, examine these issues in the light of specific challenges facing women at work, including: * - getting started in your career * - dealing with motherhood and a career * - changing career direction * - moving up to senior levels * - lack of confidence * - developing a clear career plan.
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This compendium of creative careers is here to help you open up to all of the incredible career possibilities out there. While some (read more)

This compendium of creative careers is here to help you open up to all of the incredible career possibilities out there. While some of the featured careers may not be for you (taxidermy anyone?) others may be the perfect fit for your skill set, interests, talents and curiosities. Regardless of what you think of each of the careers featured in this book, as a whole they represent opportunity in all its forms.

Beyond the obvious creative careers (painting, dancing, writing) there are many other sectors that require creative, enquiring minds. The 99 careers in the book show you a new world of possibility - from Smokejumpers to Fortune cookie writers, Truffle hunters to Food stylists, and Golf ball divers to Perfumers. This is a fun career guide with practical advice that goes way beyond the boring. (hide)

Adventures in advice with some of the world's most remarkable people. President Bill Clinton, Clare Balding, Stephen Fry, Dame Judi (read more)

Adventures in advice with some of the world's most remarkable people. President Bill Clinton, Clare Balding, Stephen Fry, Dame Judi Dench, James Corden, Margaret Atwood, Sir David Attenborough, Annie Lennox, Andy Murray, Joanna Lumley, Anthony Bourdain, Marina Abramovic, Sir Richard Branson, Sandi Toksvig, Jude Law, Nicola Sturgeon, Harry Belafonte, Olivia Colman, Simon Cowell, Martha Lane-Fox, Mario Testino, Esther Perel, Bear Grylls, Diana Athill, Mike Bloomberg, Ruby Wax, Alain de Botton, Jo Malone, Heston Blumenthal, Ruthie Rogers, Nitin Sawhney, Katie Piper, Richard Curtis, Shami Chakrabarti, and Michael McIntyre are just some of the many inspiring people who appear in Richard Reed's fascinating book. In each case Richard asked them to share with him some of their hard-earned wisdom and insights into life and how to make the most of it.

If I Could Tell You Just One Thing...is not only packed with great advice but is also an enormously entertaining, brilliantly written and stunningly designed book. Each of the encounters is complemented by a pen and ink portrait by the award-winning British artist, Samuel Kerr. The resulting book is a treasure trove for readers of all ages and interests and a perfect gift book for just about anyone. (hide)

Get the self confidence that you've always dreamed of Self confidence is a wonderful thing for those who have loads of it - but (read more)

Get the self confidence that you've always dreamed of Self confidence is a wonderful thing for those who have loads of it - but if it's in short supply, even the smallest tasks can sometimes seem daunting. But it's really easy to build your self confidence, and this practical, no-nonsense book will help you every step of the way. Increase your Self Confidence is packed full of practical and helpful advice so you can start to build lasting, unshakable confidence and get what you want out of life.

Whether it's making a career change, finding a romantic partner or meeting new people, you'll find all you need to develop the confidence and motivation to start transforming your life today. * Feel motivated, positive and confident * Learn to exploit your strengths and embrace opportunities * Find out how to overcome setbacks * Assert yourself and go after the life you want.

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Get ahead in the workplace by influencing others Influence is a timeless topic for business leaders and others in positions of power, (read more)

Get ahead in the workplace by influencing others Influence is a timeless topic for business leaders and others in positions of power, but the world has evolved to the point where everyone needs these skills. No matter your job, role, rank, or function, if you want to get things done you need to know how to influence up, down, across, and outside the organization. Increasing Your Influence at Work All-in-One For Dummies shows you how to contribute more fully to important decisions, resolve conflicts more easily, lead and manage more effectively, and much more.
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Ali Campbell's book has become a 'go to' title for life coaches and anyone seeking direct motivation with an attitude! Discover why (read more)

Ali Campbell's book has become a 'go to' title for life coaches and anyone seeking direct motivation with an attitude! Discover why thousands have people have 'got on with it' with Ali's help! Do you dither about your next move, avoid making that one change that you know would make your life so much better, or just wish you had more natural get up and go? Now leading life coach and NLP expert Ali Campbell has drawn on his extensive experience and expertise to deliver real answers - just the caring, compassionate kick up the ass you've been needing. Known in the UK media as 'Mr. Fix It', Ali has helped celebrities, politicians, and even royalty to stop sabotaging themselves so that they can realise their full potential - and now you too can use his dynamic approach and practical tools to create the life you've always wanted.

With real-life stories from clients that have achieved great success with Ali, this book will help you to: get honest with yourself about where you are and what you really want; stop telling yourself the stories that are keeping you stuck; and accelerate real change and stay on the crest of the wave. (hide)