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Competence does not speak for itself! You can't simply display it; you have to draw people's attention to it. World-renowned negotiation and deception detection expert, business professor, and mentalist Jack Nasher offers effective, proven techniques to convince others that we are talented, trustworthy, and yes, even brilliant. Nasher offers the example of Joshua Bell, possibly the world's most famous violinist. In January 2007, at rush hour, he stepped into a Washington, DC, subway station, dressed like any street busker, and began to play a $4,000,000 Stradivarius. It was part of an experiment staged by a journalist of the Washington Post, who expected Bell's skill alone to attract an imme...
The Grateful Dead are perhaps the most legendary American rock band of all time. For thirty years, beginning in the hippie scene of San Francisco in 1965, they were a musical institution, the original jam band that broke new ground in so many ways. From the music to their live concert sound systems and fan recordings, they were forward-thinking champions of artistic control and outlaw artists who marched to the beat of their own drums. In Deal, Bill Kreutzmann, one of their founding members and drummer for every one of their over 2,300 concerts has written an unflinching and wild account of playing in the greatest improvisational band of all time. Everything a rock music fan would expect is ...
The De Gruyter Handbook of Organizational Conflict Management offers insightful contributions covering a myriad of conflict management topics ranging from fundamental issues, such as emotional intelligence and cultural differences, to cutting-edge themes such as political conflicts and mindfulness training. Renowned conflict management scholars and leading practitioners have contributed chapters to this handbook based on their research and their practical experience in the field of confl ict management. Many of the authors have influenced the topic of conflict management as it has become both a fi eld of academic study in universities and a necessary leadership skill. The handbook is organiz...
Sharpen your eye for non-verbal communication in recruiting with this book. Well-founded studies show that in the job interview, the non-verbal level of conversation is responsible for 80 percent of whether applicants and companies decide in favor of each other. This is another reason why this book takes a comprehensive look at the important role of nonverbal communication in the recruiting process - from the job interview to the assessment center. Learn how to not only identify the most suitable applicants, but also how to convince the most desirable of them to join your company. As an experienced job market manager, Christian Bernhardt keeps an eye on the current changes in market conditio...
Every day, at home and at work, we have to influence and persuade people. But it’s not always easy. Change their Mind outlines the 6 steps you can follow to persuade anyone anytime. By understanding the person you’re trying to persuade more deeply, you can build better relationships and get better outcomes. Based on insights from psychology, neuroscience and business research, this practical book will show you exactly what to do and how to do it well.
How do you create your most authentic, successful, and fulfilling life? Those people that you see who are just thriving in life - what are they doing to get there and how do you get there yourself? Jolie Downs studies those stories through her podcast Thriving After 40, where she has interviewed more than 100 people who are over the age of 40 and living their best life. Through these evaluations, it has become clear that there are core golden threads that connect the successful and thriving - they are Universal Truths. By identifying and following these Universal Truths, anyone can begin creating the life of their dreams regardless of what age or stage they are in. Thriving After 40 covers the most important topics for consideration, asking the questions needed to apply these truths to your own life and generate positive change. Thriving After 40 is your simple step-by-step guide to creating your most successful, authentic, and fulfilling life. Consider this your roadmap to a better way of living.
Executive presence matters. When 400 CEOs were asked how they choose next-level leaders, 89% of them said they looked for one critical trait-executive presence. This quality is crucial for professional success. In Executive Presence, Joel Garfinkle shows you how to step into your power, convey confidence, and lead with conviction. As you rise in your organization, your executive presence must keep pace with your growth. The higher the stakes, the more you need that power and presence. Using extensive original research gleaned from studying executive presence for more than 15 years, Joel has uncovered the 9 essential qualities of executive presence. His 3x3 Executive Presence Model doesn't ju...
The stigmas have faded, self-publishing is the future of publishing, and—from the looks of things—amazon kdp is the future of self-publishing. Not only is it the future, but as of now, kdp is the best option for writers looking to self-publish while making a real, livable income. The benefits of publishing through amazon are immense. There are virtually no barriers to entry. If you have your manuscript and book cover ready right now, your book can be listed on the amazon marketplace by tomorrow. Moreover, kdp gives you free and immediate access to the largest reader base in the world. You’ll learn to: • Write ten times faster and produce a riveting book with endearing characters. •...
An NPR Favorite Book of the Year “Breaks new ground on social and educational questions of great import.” —Washington Post “An essential work, humane and candid, that challenges and expands our understanding of the lives of contemporary college students.” —Paul Tough, author of Helping Children Succeed “Eye-opening...Brings home the pain and reality of on-campus poverty and puts the blame squarely on elite institutions.” —Washington Post “Jack’s investigation redirects attention from the matter of access to the matter of inclusion...His book challenges universities to support the diversity they indulge in advertising.” —New Yorker The Ivy League looks different than...