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The Simple Way

The Simple Way

By: Simon Tyler

Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia)

Publication Date: 01-JUL-2012

Insert Date: 03-MAY-2013

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How many of you have observed (and experienced) life and business scenarios that are extraordinarily complex – complications that have festered and grown and led to delays, confusion, disappointment and paralysis? The frustrations and stress of such scenarios are all too common to most of us. Worst still, they act as barriers to our own development and fulfilment. This book provides 52 powerful and thought-provoking perspectives and ways to simplify common business and personal situations and challenges. As the author suggests: "To simplify is to change". It challenges the traditional idea...

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BSS How To Make a Difference

BSS How To Make a Difference

By: Tim Drake

Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia)

Publication Date: 01-JUL-2012

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Most of us want to make a positive difference either to the people around us or the situation in which we find ourselves. It gives meaning to our daily lives of work, chores and challenges. Moreover, it confirms our wish to leave a legacy, in either improving the lives of others or in changing the way organisations or societies behave. This book is about two things. Firstly, it provides a simple action plan to make more effective at making a difference in our chosen domain. Secondly, and more importantly, it is about how we can discover our purpose, and in so doing, find where that domain...

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Yoga Wisdom at Work

Yoga Wisdom at Work

By: Maren S. Showkeir; James D. Showkeir

Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Publication Date: 06-MAY-2013

Insert Date: 03-APR-2013

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In the Western world, the yoga practice associated with doing poses on a mat benefits millions of devotees every day. Yet few people realize that the physical practice is rooted in a larger philosophy offering profound insights that can help people confront the complexities of daily life, especially at work. Maren and Jamie Showkeir’s unprecedented book brings into crisp focus the full range of yoga’s rich, transformational benefits. Based on the traditional Eight Limbs of Yoga (the postures, or asanas, are only one limb), it offers straightforward, practical suggestions on how to...

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The Happy Manifesto

The Happy Manifesto

By: Henry Stewart

Publisher: Kogan Page

Publication Date: 03-JAN-2013

Insert Date: 11-DEC-2012

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Imagine a workplace where people are energized and motivated by being in control of the work they do. Imagine they are trusted and given freedom, within clear guidelines, to decide how to achieve their results. Imagine they are able to get the life balance they want. Imagine they are valued according to the work they do, rather than the number of hours they spend at their desk.Wouldn't you want to work there? Wouldn't it also be the place that would enable you to work at your best and most productive? The Happy Manifesto is a guide to anyone wanting to improve their workplace....

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Balance Your Life and Work

Balance Your Life and Work

By: A & C Black Publishers

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Publication Date: 01-JAN-2009

Insert Date: 22-NOV-2012

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If you feel overwhelmed by the constant juggling of different areas of your life, this book can help. There's so much pressure on many people today to succeed at work that sometimes 'real life' tends to take a backseat. Your relationships with friends, family, partner, and children can all suffer as you try to cram everything into a normal day. Balance Your Life and Work contains a quiz, step-by-step guidance and action points, top tips to bear in mind for the future, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, summaries of key points, and lists of handy resources. ...

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Erfolg in Sicht: Selbstcoaching: Frau und Karriere

Erfolg in Sicht: Selbstcoaching: Frau und Karriere

By: Bärbel Rockstroh; Sebastian Rockstroh

Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag

Publication Date: 21-MAR-2012

Insert Date: 07-NOV-2012

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"Erfolg in Sicht" unterstützt Frauen dabei, ihr weibliches Führungsverhalten zu hinterfragen und zu optimieren. Bärbel und Sebastian Rockstroh liefern eine 360-Grad-Perspektive, die Frauen in Führungspostionen souverän ihren eigenen Kurs bestimmen und die Segel setzen lässt. ...

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Work for Money, Design for Love: Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Starting and Running a Successful Design Business

Work for Money, Design for Love: Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Starting and Running a Successful Design Business

By: David Airey

Publisher: New Riders

Publication Date: 12-NOV-2012

Insert Date: 30-OCT-2012

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Unlike other dry business books, this refreshing, straightforward guide from Logo Design Love author and international designer David Airey answers the questions all designers have when first starting out on their own. In fact, the book was inspired by the many questions David receives every day from the more than 600,000 designers who visit his three blogs (Logo Design Love, Identity Designed, and DavidAirey.com) each month. How do I find new clients? How much should I charge for my design work? When should I say no to a client? How do I handle difficult clients? What should I be sure...

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Zwischenstopp Burnout: Praktische Hilfe für den geordneten Aus- und Wiedereinstieg: Rechte, Finanzen, Versicherungen

Zwischenstopp Burnout: Praktische Hilfe für den geordneten Aus- und Wiedereinstieg: Rechte, Finanzen, Versicherungen

By: Iris Riffelt

Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag

Publication Date: 21-MAR-2012

Insert Date: 23-OCT-2012

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Iris Riffelt beleuchtet, was jemanden erwartet, der sich auf dem Weg in den Burnout befindet und nun die Notbremse ziehen muss. Schwerpunkte des Buches sind dabei die arbeitsrechtlichen Gesichtspunkte und die Abklärung finanzieller Fragen sowie der berufliche Wiedereinstieg. ...

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Happy Working Mama: Der persönliche Coach zum Glück für berufstätige Mütter

Happy Working Mama: Der persönliche Coach zum Glück für berufstätige Mütter

By: Cathy L. Greenberg; Barrett S. Avigdor; Evelyn Boos

Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag

Publication Date: 21-JAN-2011

Insert Date: 23-OCT-2012

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Seitenweise liefert das Buch wertvolle Denkanregungen und wartet mit interessanten Erkenntnissen auf. Vor allem sind es die eingestreuten Übungen und Selbst-Coaching-Einheiten, die den Leserinnen dabei helfen, Herausforderungen und Schwierigkeiten anzugehen. (Managementbuch.de) ...

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I Just Love My Job!

I Just Love My Job!

By: Roy Calvert; Brian Durkin; Eugenio Grandi; Kevin Martin

Publisher: Nova Vista Publishing

Publication Date: 21-SEP-2012

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Use the 7P tool to profile the drives that motivate you at work: purpose, positioning, plans, power, process, people, or product. Then see how to get the satisfaction you deserve....

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Soul Trader

Soul Trader

By: Rasheed Ogunlaru

Publisher: Kogan Page

Publication Date: 03-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 20-SEP-2012

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If your heart's not in your business, why are you? In the flurry of everyday deadlines, fire fighting and all the pressing demands on our time, it's easy to forget the real reasons we started our own business in the first place. Soul Trader helps you connect with your personal mission, values and passion to create a 'stand out from the crowd' business that enriches you both financially and emotionally. Discover the seven essential principles that will help you build a business sensitive to today's economic and social realities, one that is profitable, customer-focused and in...

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One Year to an Organized Work Life: From Your Desk to Your Deadlines, the Week-by-Week Guide to Eliminating Office Stress for Good

One Year to an Organized Work Life: From Your Desk to Your Deadlines, the Week-by-Week Guide to Eliminating Office Stress for Good

By: Regina Leeds

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Publication Date: 11-NOV-2008

Insert Date: 28-AUG-2012

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For many of us, the workplace is our second home...and it’s just as messy. But who would you be if you felt totally in control of your schedule, your workload, and your career? One Year to an Organized Work Life is a unique week-by-week, month-by-month system to streamline your workspace, take the anxiety out of your job, and have more time for what you love. Using her unique “Zen organizing” approach, professional organizer Regina Leeds shows readers the simple steps to get more done in less time—from clearing your desk and organizing your files to dealing with email and making...

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Joy at Work: A Revolutionary Approach to Fun on the Job

Joy at Work: A Revolutionary Approach to Fun on the Job

By: David Bakke

Publisher: Pear Press

Publication Date: 01-JUL-2006

Insert Date: 22-AUG-2012

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Imagine a company where people love coming to work and are highly productive on a daily basis. Imagine a company whose top executives, in a quest to create the most "fun" workplace ever, obliterate labor-management divisions and push decision-making responsibility down to the plant floor. Could such a company compete in today's bottom-line corporate world? Could it even turn a profit? Well, imagine no more.  In Joy at Work , Dennis W. Bakke tells the true story of this extraordinary company--and how, as its co-founder and longtime CEO, he challenged the business establishment with...

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Affluence Intelligence: Earn More, Worry Less, and Live a Happy and Balanced Life

Affluence Intelligence: Earn More, Worry Less, and Live a Happy and Balanced Life

By: Stephen Goldbart; Joan DiFuria

Publisher: Da Capo Press

Publication Date: 04-OCT-2011

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We have just come through the worst recession many of us have ever seen, and in times like these, it's tempting to think that just having more money would solve our problems. Indeed, it is also widely believed that how wealthy you are is a result of external factors, such as job promotions or good investments. But the surprising truth is that affluence is actually based on a certain way of thinking, one which has never before been discussed. Now, after years of working with clients of all backgrounds--including billionaires--psychologists Stephen Goldbart and Joan DiFuria reveal...

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Boundless Potential: Transform Your Brain, Unleash Your Talents, Reinvent Your Work in Midlife and Beyond

Boundless Potential: Transform Your Brain, Unleash Your Talents, Reinvent Your Work in Midlife and Beyond

By: Mark Walton

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 15-FEB-2012

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What is the lifelong potential of the human mind? Do we have talents or brainpower we’re unaware of? Can we make money and a difference doing something we love? Is there a science to it or just luck? Millions of us in our forties, fifties, and sixties are facing career, financial, and personal challenges beyond anything we anticipated—and now we’re filled with fresh uncertainties. We’ve seen careers derailed and investments devastated by economic chaos. Some of us have grown restless or burned out in our businesses or professions. Others have unexpectedly “flunked retirement,” finding...

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Assessing Time, Career, and Life Directions

Assessing Time, Career, and Life Directions

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Publisher: American Society for Training & Development

Publication Date: 01-JUL-2007

Insert Date: 21-JUL-2012

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This Infoline will not give you a set of foolproof methods to capture and save time (as if that were possible), but it wiill show you how to manage and harmonize the two most important aspects of your life: your professional life and your personal life. Although some solid time-management techniques are offered here, the key lessons in this issue involve using your time to manage what is more important in your life. To that end, in this issue you will learn how to tell when it is time to change, concrete actions that will enable you to manage your time and career more effectively, and how...

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Making it Work at Work: A Guide to Career Development and Fulfillment (Collection)

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Making it Work at Work: A Guide to Career Development and Fulfillment (Collection)

By: Alan Lurie, Kevin Elko, Edward G. Muzio, Deborah J. Fisher, Erv Thomas, Gregory Shea, Robert E. Gunther

Publisher: FT Press

Publication Date: 11-MAY-2012

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Master Powerful Ways to Find Purpose, Fulfillment, and Greatness at Work! Four great books show you how to find purpose, fulfillment, and greatness at work--no matter where you work or how fast your workplace is changing! Imagine the leaders of one of New York’s top real-estate firms coming together every Monday morning to hear…the moral and spiritual thoughts of a Rabbi. Wouldn’t you like to hear the paths Alan Lurie traced for his listeners, how he helped them bring together their spiritual and business lives, the sacred and the profane? Five Minutes on Mondays compiles these talks for...

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Have it your way

Have it your way

By: Nicholas Bate

Publisher: Infinite Ideas

Publication Date: 19-MAR-2008

Insert Date: 02-MAY-2012

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Wouldn't it be nice if everyone saw things your way a little more often? How much easier it would be to get things done and achieve what you set out to do. With the help of Have it your way you can learn how to turn every situation to your own advantage by employing clever influencing methods to bring about the results you desire. Whether it's getting your teenager to come home by the agreed curfew time or persuading your boss to give your amazing idea a chance to prove its worth, Have it your way can help. Learn how to read minds, recognise the difference between wants and needs, pick the...

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The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy

The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 22-JAN-2007

Insert Date: 13-APR-2012

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The Energy Bus, an international best seller by Jon Gordon, takes readers on an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals 10 secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking that leads to true accomplishment - at work and at home. Jon infuses this engaging story with keen insights as he provides a powerful roadmap to overcome adversity and bring out the best in yourself and your team. When you get on The Energy Bus you'll enjoy the ride of your life! ...

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Kiss That Frog!

Kiss That Frog!

By: Brian Tracy; Christina Stein

Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Publication Date: 05-MAR-2012

Insert Date: 31-JAN-2012

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“You are here on this earth to do something wonderful with your life, to experience happiness and joy, wonderful relationships, excellent health, complete prosperity, and total fulfillment,” write bestselling author and speaker Brian Tracy and his daughter Christina Tracy Stein. Most important, they say, all of that and more is within your grasp. Just like the lonely princess in the fairy tale who was reluctant to lock lips with a warty frog and transform him into a handsome prince, something stops many of us short of attaining our dreams. Our negative thoughts, emotions, and attitudes can...