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Emotional intelligence (EI) coach Harvey Deutschendorf combines his proven techniques with engaging principles of storytelling and fun exercises to show you how you can apply the principles of EI on the job to achieve greater success. Filled with real-life profiles of people who faced emotional intelligence dilemmas and easy-to-implement solutions, Other Kind of Smart offers tools that will bring results in as little as five minutes a day and teaches you how to: develop stress tolerance, cultivate empathy, increase flexibility with coworkers, boost assertiveness, and resolve problems successfully. The difference between those who become successful in life and those who struggle is their ability to exhibit and leverage strong people skills. Complete with an EI quiz that will help you measure their level of emotional intelligence and EI growth, Other Kind of Smart enables all professionals to improve their relationships and increase their effectiveness at work in a practical, accessible way.
Emotional intelligence is increasingly recognized as one of the most valuable skills a leader can possess. In Emotional Intelligence Game Changers, leading emotional intelligence expert Harvey Deutschendorf teaches readers how to leverage this skill to achieve success in every part of life. Whether battling procrastination or a toxic co-worker, strong emotional intelligence is an important tool that can drastically change the outcome of any situation. Emotional Intelligence Game Changers: 101 Simple Ways to Win at Work and Life offers actionable solutions to a wide variety of problems that one might face in their everyday life. Deutschendorf avoids dense theory and confusing jargon, opting i...
In Emotional Intelligence Game Changers, leading EI expert, TEDx speaker, and frequent Fast Company contributor Harvey Deutschendorf teaches readers how to leverage this skill to achieve success in every part of life. Emotional intelligence is increasingly recognized as one of the most valuable skills an employee or leader can possess, and improving EI levels can benefit life outside the workplace, too. Whether battling procrastination or a toxic co-worker, or trying to improve connections in our relationships at home, strong emotional intelligence is an important tool that can drastically change the outcome of any situation. Emotional Intelligence Game Changers: 101 Simple Ways to Win at Wo...
Introverts may feel powerless in a world where extroverts seem to rule, but there’s more than one way to have some sway. Jennifer Kahnweiler proves introverts can be highly effective influencers when, instead of trying to act like extroverts, they use their natural strengths to make a difference. Kahnweiler identifies six unique strengths of introverts and includes a Quiet Influence Quotient (QIQ) quiz to measure how well you’re using these six strengths now. Then, through questions, tools, exercises, and powerful real-world examples, you will increase your mastery of these strengths.
A pathway to community, growth, and change This collection of inclusive essays explores the role of debate in understanding and critiquing injustice and inequality. Edited by Shawn F. Briscoe, these essays closely examine multiple approaches to debate, considering their respective merits and controversies. This detailed compilation analyzes how debate methodologies are useful in everyday life and whether certain approaches have any value at all. Briscoe provides an in-depth look into the varying styles of debate and contributes to a greater understanding of argument theory by discussing three stylistic approaches: audience-centered, technical/progressive, and nontraditional/performative. The...
Culture Infusion is your guide for improving corporate culture and motivating your employees to perform at their highest capacity. Culture Infusion is for leaders and aspiring leaders who want to build a legacy, shift perspectives, and lead by example so others are inspired and driven to be their best selves. Whether you are a top-level executive or lead a team, you will find valuable insights in this book on how to create and maintain a sought-after workplace. You'll learn how to infuse a culture of holistic wellness into all aspects of your organization, from your people to your programs, and how you must thrive personally in order to lead others. Actualize Consulting learned firsthand tha...
The contemporary family is being distracted, disturbed and distraught by societal pressures from every direction. The nuclear family concept, believed crucial to child rearing, is becoming passé according to census data. Or has the wave of disruption to families crested? It is hoped that this bibliography will serve as a useful tool to researchers seeking further information on families and the pressures being exerted upon them in the 21st century.
The incidence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with an estimated 5% of the population affected, is on the rise. Of those 5%, more than half must also cope with one or more comorbid disorders of learning, emotion, and behavior—complicating ADHD diagnosis and treatment. The challenge for clinicians is to treat not just ADHD, but also the psychiatric disorders and comorbid disorders that often accompany it. Edited by a leading researcher and practitioner, Attention-Deficit Disorders and Comorbidities in Children, Adolescents, and Adultsbrings together the work of 25 distinguished contributors—all on the cutting edge of ADHD research. The past decade of research and clinic...
How important is work to your wellbeing? Before you answer think about this: if you work an 8-hour day, travel an hour, have an hour for lunch (usually at or near work) and sleep 8 hours you've only 6 hours for everything else! Suddenly it becomes very clear why having a fulfilling and satisfying career is so important! Yet with the massively changing world of work there is widespread dissatisfaction and fear surrounding our ability to find work, keep and enjoy it. For many people the unspoken issues of fear and lack of confidence have a devastating impact on their careers and lives. These are the issues addressed in From Fear to Courage. Through the diary notes of career coach Dr Susie Linder-Pelz we meet people of differing ages, backgrounds and occupations, each experiencing a real-life career crisis. For example, a chirpy marketing professional reaching 40 and feeling trapped, a regretful teacher, a fear-filled generation-X training consultant, and a midlife manager made redundant.
Successfully handle difficult conversations, remain civil, and end an argument peacefully with this straightforward and mindful guide to conflict resolution. It’s important to share your thoughts and opinions with others—and even more important to be able to do so without starting an argument or offending someone. Now you can prevent and resolve conflicts with help from this guide covering everything from understanding your own emotions better and learning how to address people in different situations, to getting through a difficult conversation, coming to a positive conclusion, and disengaging yourself when necessary. The Mindful Guide to Conflict Resolution provides the essential tools to mindfully communicate during any challenging situation. With this practical and informative guide in hand, you have the power to transform any difficult exchange or disagreement into a positive, constructive conversation.