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Quick Tips to Becoming a Leader You'd Want to Follow
You know a strong leader when you see one, but Bob Phillips is here to show you how to step into that person's shoes. After directing a multimillion-dollar organization and heading leadership seminars worldwide, he knows exactly what makes a leader great and what you need to do to more effectively guide others.
With over 50 thoughtful and concise chapters you can read in ten minutes or less,...
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The must-read summary of Phil Harkins' book: "Powerful Conversations: How High Impact Leaders Communicate".
This complete summary of the ideas from Phil Harkins' book "Powerful Conversations" shows that any time two people engage in a conversation, there is the opportunity for each party to advance an agenda, learn something new or strengthen the relationship. In his book, the author explains that powerful conversations are a structured approach...
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The must-read summary of Jason Fried and David Hansson's book: "Remote: Office Not Required".
This complete summary of the ideas from Jason Fried and David Hansson's book "Remote" shows that now is the right time for allowing more workers to do their work remotely, rather than keeping watch over them in a centralised office. Therefore, if you get your mindset right and put in place some robust operating rules for how remote work will happen, you...
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The must-read summary of Robert J. Serling's book: "Legend & Legacy: The Story of Boeing and Its People".
This complete summary of the ideas from Robert J. Serling's book "Legend & Legacy" charts the fascinating journey of Boeing, highlighting successes, near-disasters, and strategic wins. In his book, the author explains how Boeing took risks at crucial times, such as into the commercial airline business, and in the late twentieth century with the...
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The must-read summary of Brian Tracy's book: "Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want — Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible".
This complete summary of the ideas from Brian Tracy's book "Goals!" shows that achieving success is actually a methodical process. In his book, the author explains how the principle of setting goals and working hard to achieve them has long been the secret to success. By applying these principles in your own life, you will...
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Complete summary of Bill McGowan's book: "Pitch Perfect: How to Say It Right the First Time, Every Time".
This summary of the ideas from Bill McGowan's book "Pitch Perfect" gives advice on how to make your presentations engaging and influential. According to McGowan, there are Seven Principles of Persuasion that you can use to make your presentations more effective and entertain your audience.
The Seven Principles of Persuasion are:
1. An engaging...
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Cómo volver a levantarse tras una caída
Este libro es una guía práctica y accesible para mejorar la capacidad de resiliencia, que te aportará la información esencial y te permitirá ganar tiempo.
En tan solo 50 minutos podrás:
• Descubrir cómo dominar y transformar el sufrimiento para lograr recuperarte después de situaciones difíciles
• Identificar los factores, los mecanismos y los procesos que permiten desarrollar la resiliencia
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Contains exercises for daily meditation and reflectionComposed of easy-to-understand, "every-man" languageRequires minimal time commitment-only 10-15 minutes per day Features relatable affirmations for anyone, regardless of where they are in life Unlocks hidden potential and encourages personal growth
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Tap Into Your Natural Introvert Strengths in the Office with Actionable Tips and Advice. Introverts make up one half of the population, and we’re hardwired to thrive—especially in the workplace! However, it’s not uncommon for introverts to feel out of place in the office, where it seems the only ones succeeding are outgoing personalities ready to toot their own horn. Thea Orozco busts that myth, showing how the workplace is truly a setting for...
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The must-read summary of Robert Irwin's book : "Buy, Rent & Hold: How to Make Money in a ''Cold'' Real Estate Market".
This complete summary of the ideas from Robert Irwin's book "Buy, Rent & Hold" shows that investing in real estate is deceptively simple. This summary explains that, all you need to know is summed up in the strategy Buy – Rent – Hold. That is: 1. Buy property when the market is tracking downwards before it reaches the bottom;...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about developing and implementing a career strategy with this practical guide.
If you find yourself at a professional dead end or have a nagging feeling that you are on the wrong career path, you are far from alone. But you do not have to accept this situation: taking the time to define your expectations and goals for your professional life will pay dividends, as this...
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This complete summary of the ideas from John Maxwell's book "Put Your Dream to the Test" shows how dreams have the power to inspire, motivate and empower you to do great things. To make your dreams come true, however, you need to change them into reality. In his book, the author presents 10 questions that you can ask yourself in order to achieve this. This summary offers concrete steps that you can take to make your dreams come true!
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The must-read summary of Pat Riley's book: "The Winner Within: A Life Plan for Team Players".
This complete summary of the ideas from Pat Riley's book "The Winner Within: A Life Plan for Team Players" shows how the key ingredient of success in any area of life is teamwork. The author explains that there is a winner inside each of us who is able to adapt ideas to all kinds of team play. By following Riley's advice and developing your teamwork skills,...
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The must-read summary of Hollis Norton's book: "How to Make It When You're Cash Poor: Strategies for Buying Real Estate With Little or No Cash".
This summary of the ideas from Hollis Norton's book "How to Make It When You're Cash Poor" shows that despite the property meltdown of recent years, anyone can still make big money in real estate, even if they don't have much cash to put down. The key is to solve a problem for the sellers, creating a win/win...
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The must-read summary of Bill Jensen's book: "Disrupt! Think Epic. Be Epic.: 25 Successful Habits for an Extremely Disruptive World".
This complete summary of the ideas from Bill Jensen's book "Disrupt! Think Epic. Be Epic." shows that to excel today, you need to focus on developing the right set of personal habits. In his book, the author highlights the 25 habits of world-class performers that help them to succeed in an era of disruption. This summary...
2076) Self-Awareness
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Self-awareness is the bedrock of emotional intelligence that enables you to see your talents, shortcomings, and potential. But you won't be able to achieve true self-awareness with the usual quarterly feedback and self-reflection alone.
This book will teach you how to understand your thoughts and emotions, how to persuade your colleagues to share what they really think of you, and why self-awareness will spark more productive and rewarding relationships...
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The must-read summary of Rhonda Abrams' book: "Winning Presentation in a Day: Get it Done Right, Get it Done Fast".
This complete summary of the ideas from Rhonda Abrams' book "Winning Presentation in a Day" shows that putting together a powerful and persuasive presentation is a challenge, but if you're organised and structure your approach, you should be able to put everything together in 24 hours or less. In her book, the author reveals that the...
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Tools, Tips, and Techniques for the Leader on the Go
Whether you lead in an office, a jobsite, a church, or a classroom, 101 Leadership Insights is a handy guidebook guaranteed to help you better handle the challenges and conundrums that come with being a leader.
Written by bestselling author Bob Phillips and business owner Del Walinga, this book is packed with wisdom that will help you improve your skills as a manager, mentor, and communicator....
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This complete summary of the ideas from W. Clement Stone's book "The Success System that Never Fails" shows that everyone wants something: money, prestige, love, success, health, wisdom, etc. In a world of unlimited opportunity, are there formulas, rules or principles that will guarantee success? In his book, the author presents his success system that never fails, which is made up of three principles. This summary will teach you how to apply these...
2080) Effective Leadership for Nonprofit Organizations: How Executive Directors and Boards Work Together
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Managing a nonprofit organization has many challenges. One key to success is building a strong relationship between the executive director and the board of trustees. This book is a treasure trove of information for navigating the personal, political, and legal minefields that cause so many nonprofits to fail. Dozens of case studies illuminate the key issues that often impede the progress of nonprofit organizations. Each chapter also contains a set...