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You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters

Kate Murphy

"A captivating and enlightening book that provides readers with a road map on how to listen and why it is so important to how we connect, work, and life."
- Kim Scott, New York Times bestselling author of Radical Candor

Manager's Legal Handbook,The

Lisa Guerin J.D.

If you supervise employees or independent contractors, The Manager's Legal Handbook is the perfect resource.

Need information about overtime? Want useful ideas on workplace policies? Have a question about trade secrets and need the answer now? This boo

EARN IT!: Know Your Value and Grow Your Career, in Your 20s and Beyond

Brzezinski, Mika

The whirlwind of job applications, interviews, follow-up, resume building, and networking is just the beginning. What happens after you've landed the job, settled in, and begun to make a difference-where do you go from here? What if you feel stuck in what you thought would be your

Job Joy: Your Guide to Success, Meaning and Happiness in Your Career

Zavo, Kristen J.

Job Joy author, Kristen Zavo, knows what it's like to be successful by all outside measures, but still unhappy at work. Over the course of nearly two decades in traditional jobs, she's tried it all in pursuit of career happiness and fulfillment.

In this guide, sh

Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage

Laura Huang

How do you find a competitive edge when the obstacles feel insurmountable? How do you get people to take you seriously when they're predisposed not to, and perhaps have already written you off?

Laura Huang has come up against that problem many times--and so has anyone who's

Job Interview Tips for Overcoming Red Flags: Winning Strategies, Examples, and Short Stories for People With Not-So-Hot Backgrounds

Ronald L. Krannich

Most people have one or two red flags in their background - some minor and embarrassing, others major job killers. Given today's high-tech world, with its rapid communication and instant background checks, your red flags may follow you wherever you go. For employers, they become m

Career Rookie: A Get-It-Together Guide for Grads, Students and Career Newbies

Vermunt, Sarah

Career Rookie is a book for every grad, student, and 20-something who feels lost, overwhelmed, and anxious. It tackles the emotional and logistical WTF-ness of starting your career, answering questions like, What if I don't have any experience? What if I went to school

The Skills: From First Job to Dream Job—What Every Woman Needs to Know

Mishal Husain · HarperBusiness
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

Acclaimed BBC anchor, Mishal Husain, inspires, champions, and encourages women to make their ambitions a reality by focusing on practical skills they can use throughout their careers, whether they are new graduates, working mothers, re-entering the workforce, or simply seeking a career...

The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need

Ellen Karsh

Written by two expert authors who have won secured millions of dollars in government and foundation grants, The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need is the classic book on grant seeking, providing a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for government, nonprofit, and indivi

Do It! Speaking: 77 Instant-Action Ideas to Market, Monetize, and Maximize Your Expertise

David Newman · HarperCollins Leadership
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

Discover the principles, practices, and insider secrets of paid professional speaking success in 77 instant-access "microchapters" that will help you market your smarts, monetize your message, and dramatically expand your reach and revenue.For thought-leading CEOs, executives,...