Leadership Self Help Motivation

Imagine walking up to a stranger on the subway and asking them for their seat. What about asking a random person on the street if you could borrow their phone? If the idea makes you squeamish, you're not alone - social psychologists have found that doing these very things makes most of us almost unbearably uncomfortable. But here's the funny thing: even though we hate to ask for help, most people are wired to be helpful. And that's a good thing, because every day in the modern, uber-collaborative workplace, we all need to know when and how to call in the cavalry.

Tilman Fertitta, also known as the Billion Dollar Buyer, started his hospitality empire 30 years ago with just one restaurant. So he knows the challenges that business owners face, as well as the common pitfalls that cause them to go under. Over the years, he’s stayed true to the principles that helped him scale his business to what is believed to be the largest single-shareholder company in America, with more than four billion dollars in revenue. He’s also sole owner of the Houston Rockets. In Shut Up and Listen!, he shares the key insights that made it all possible.

Imagine your workplace filled with curious, creative, committed employees. People who take initiative, who are fearless decision makers, who “own” their work. With the right coaching system in place, this dream will soon become reality. With The Extraordinary Coach, leadership guru Jack Zenger and coaching expert Kathleen Stinnett deliver an entire toolbox for coaching your organization to success.

The phenomenal international best seller Fish! told the story of a fictional company that transformed itself by applying lessons learned from Seattle's Pike Place Fish market. Now, with Fish! Tales, listeners can learn how people in real-life businesses boosted morale and improved results by implementing these same principles. Here are specific and tested techniques that can be put to use right away in any kind of business or organization, even at home.

"Nehemiah Arise" by Gregory Toussaint is a transformative guide for anyone seeking to build a thriving community. Through the inspiring story of Nehemiah, readers learn essential leadership qualities, the power of a shared vision, trustworthiness, and the importance of unity. Whether you're determined to witness genuine transformation within your community, assembling a workplace team, or fostering impactful strategies for your family, this book provides practical insights to help you achieve your community-building goals. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact and create a well-...

Drawing from John Maxwell's best sellers, Real Leadership explores timeless principles in Dr. Maxwell's trademark style. In a concise, straightforward manner, Maxwell focuses on essential and time-tested qualities necessary for true leadership: influence, integrity, attitude, vision, problem solving, relationships, team building, and self-discipline. This audio series guides readers through practical steps to develop true leadership in their lives and the lives of others.

We're often told that the key to success in life involves advancing in our careers, so why do feel stuck and unfulfilled when everything seems to be going right? Adult development expert Maja Djikic explains that in order to discover our purpose and achieve real, lasting change, we need to move beyond narrowly targeted ideas and strategies like changing our mindset or slightly altering one aspect of our behavior. Instead, we need to go deeper and focus on our innate desires.

Systemic racism may have started hundreds of years ago, but it remains very much alive today. Racism and sexism threaten and subdue countless strong and amazing women. They hinder confidence and growth and replace them with self-doubt and inferiority. But this needs to stop. Truth is, you have always had what it takes to break this cycle and use the stones thrown at you as your own weapon of awareness and self-discovery. And with this guidebook on success, specifically designed for you, you are on to better and brighter things.

Most leadership books tell you how to set and achieve goals. This one is different. This one is written by a communications leader who's as passionate about riding motorcycles as she is about running her business. Her name is Elise Mitchell, and she wants to tell you about her journey - from starting her own agency to building a world-class brand to enjoying the ride along the way. But mostly, she wants to talk to you about your journey.

You can't lead others until you can first lead yourself. Leaders aren't born, they are created. Only through hard work, self-analysis, and a strategy of constant improvement can you become a leader that people will gladly follow through Hell. This book is a compilation of lessons that I have learned while in the United States Marine Corps and the Fire Department, teachings from five academic degrees to include a Master's Degree in Leadership, and from working directly as a consultant in training companies in leadership strategies.

The business world is full of catchphrases: follow your passion, think positive, be authentic, suck it up, take risks, network. All are well-intentioned, but let's be honest - this inch-deep advice just isn't very helpful. How do real people succeed in the real world of work? That's the question best-selling author Joanna Barsh sets out to answer - not by asking motivational gurus or well-established CEOs, but by diving into the trenches with today's boldest, brightest up-and-coming leaders.

Are you feeling stuck in your job? Do you wish you could walk in and fire your boss? You can! You’re probably reading this from a corporate office - because you want out. You want to be on your own. Free. After being mentored by my friend and entrepreneurial guru Gary Vaynerchuk, I discovered my way out of corporate America and learned that anyone can join me, simply by giving. My new audiobook Jab Till It Hurts is for you…because I used to be you. You’re 40+ and thinking it’s too late to start your own business. It’s not.

Indispensable by Monday outlines the profit-producing behaviors that distinguish workers who add value from those who don't, such as reducing company costs, increasing income, improving key processes, bringing back lost customers, and more.

Once you are promoted to a management role, the transition can be a challenge. Some managers fail, and others become successful. Having a few key skills can make the difference between winning and losing when it comes to hiring and retaining the very best talent. Learn the techniques that can help you transform your career.

Most leadership books tell you how to set and achieve goals. This one is different. This one is written by a communications leader who's as passionate about riding motorcycles as she is about running her business. Her name is Elise Mitchell, and she wants to tell you about her journey - from starting her own agency to building a world-class brand to enjoying the ride along the way. But mostly, she wants to talk to you about your journey.