Arts Management

#1 New York Times Bestseller More than 10 million Copies Sold In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be ""positive"" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. For decades, we’ve been...

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

The revolutionary “Red Book” that helped a generation work smarter, better, and faster—now expanded and updated with new stories, new ideas, and new methods to radically improve the way you and your company deliver results If you’ve ever been startled by how fast the world is changing...

THE URGENT ALWAYS CROWDS OUT THE IMPORTANT. This manual teaches decision-makers to master foresight and become the architects of their future. In a world defined by volatility and constant pressure, most leaders operate in a reactive cycle—solving immediate problems while unintentionally sacrificing long-term opportunities. The Art of Strategic Thinking transforms the abstract skill of foresight into a clear, practical, and actionable 10-chapter framework. Drawing on the cautionary decline of Kodak and the strategic resilience of Fujifilm, author Caspian Lux, PhD, delivers a research-...

Transform your sales leadership with "The Strategic Sales Leader: Mastering the Art of Vision, Strategy, and Execution." This no-nonsense guide by a seasoned sales expert offers a powerful blueprint for those serious about achieving peak performance in the highly competitive sales arena. If you're looking for fluffy theories and untested hypotheses, this isn't your book. But if you're ready for a pragmatic, step-by-step guide that delivers results, keep reading. What This Book Delivers: Crystal-Clear Vision: Learn the art of crafting a vision so compelling that your team can't help but ...

Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE Teachers is a proven solution that will transform even the most difficult group of students into the peaceful, well-behaved class you really want. It provides the tools, tips, and strategies you need to simply and effectively manage any classroom, no matter how unruly or out of control, so you can focus on teaching, inspiring, and making an impact that lasts a lifetime.

Why do some leaders rise to absolute power while others crumble under pressure? History is written by the victors, and for centuries, the victors have studied Niccolò Machiavelli. This collection unites two foundational texts that changed the course of Western thought: The Prince and The Art of War. Together, they form a ruthless manual for navigating authority, competition, and survival. While The Prince shatters the illusion of virtuous leadership to explore the psychology of power, The Art of War bridges the gap between political will and military capability.

Josh Kaufman founded PersonalMBA.com as an alternative to the business school boondoggle. His blog has introduced hundreds of thousands of readers to the best business books and most powerful business concepts of all time. Now, he shares the essentials of entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, negotiation, operations, productivity, systems design, and much more, in one comprehensive volume. The Personal MBA distills the most valuable business lessons into simple, memorable mental models that can be applied to real-world challenges.

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER President Donald J. Trump lays out his professional and personal worldview in this classic work—a firsthand account of the rise of America’s foremost businessman. “Donald Trump is a deal maker. He is a deal maker the way lions are carnivores and water is wet...

Everyone would benefit from seeing further into the future, whether buying stocks, crafting policy, launching a new product, or simply planning the week's meals. Unfortunately, people tend to be terrible forecasters. As Wharton professor Philip Tetlock showed in a landmark 2005 study, even experts' predictions are only slightly better than chance. However, an important and underreported conclusion of that study was that some experts do have real foresight.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER "A long overdue and urgent manifesto.” —Seth Godin "Hosts of all kinds, this is a must-read!" —Chris Anderson, owner and curator of TED An exciting new approach to how we gather that will transform the ways we spend our time together—at home, at work, in our...

What if charisma could be taught? For the first time, science and technology have taken charisma apart, figured it out and turned it into an applied science: In controlled laboratory experiments, researchers could raise or lower people's level of charisma as if they were turning a dial. What...

​Diane von Furstenberg, entrepreneur and philanthropist, presents her words to live by. In an easy-to-navigate A-Z dictionary format, designed to be browsed or listened to as a whole, Own It offers listeners Diane’s well-earned wisdom for enjoying both personal and professional growth at any age.

A New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, and IndieBound bestseller "Brilliant and timely" — Oliver Burkeman ~ Do Fewer Things. Work at a Natural Pace. Obsess over Quality. ~ From the New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work, a groundbreaking philosophy for...

Your ADHD brain isn’t broken—it’s wired for high performance. But traditional productivity systems weren’t built for how you think. The endless apps. The rigid schedules. The advice that works for everyone else but leaves you battling decision fatigue, missed deadlines, and the fear of dropping the ball. You don’t need more willpower. You need systems engineered for dopamine-driven brains. ADHD Professional Toolkit for Adults by executive function strategist Sally M. Ring is the science-backed playbook that turns your neurodivergent wiring into professional advantage—no burnout ...

Own five of history's most influential books on strategy, power, war, and leadership in one complete audiobook. Together, these timeless classics have shaped the thinking of military commanders, political leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, and strategists for centuries. Their lessons extend far beyond the battlefield, offering enduring insights into leadership, negotiation, competition, preparation, decision making, and understanding human nature.

The Art of War is a renowned ancient Chinese military treatise written by Sun Tzu, a military strategist and philosopher. Composed around the fifth century BC, it provides valuable insights into warfare and strategy. The book emphasizes the importance of careful planning, understanding the enemy, exploiting weaknesses, and employing tactics to achieve victory.

This book recognizes the special difficulties faced by creative educators, such as the need for freedom of expression and the diversity in class sizes and ability levels as well as physical space constraints. In order to help instructors create a learning environment that not only manages behavior and makes the most use of class time, but also ignites students' desire for learning, Dr. Dawn has painstakingly selected 30 secrets. Each secret is a combination of strong academic concepts and practical advice.

Reclaim Your Calm and Creativity in Just Minutes a Day. No art experience required. Do you feel overwhelmed by the stress and anxiety that life’s demands place on you? Are you looking for creative ways to manage these emotions but feel lost in a sea of complex self-help strategies? Do you want a practical, engaging self-care routine that balances work and life through artistic expression? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you're not alone. Many adults face the same struggles, but change is possible with the right tools and guidance.Imagine transforming everyday stress into ...

The Concise Reads Management Series gives us some of the important tools in the management tool belt including problem solving, communicating, and building a team. The guides are concise on purpose and should take you no more than an hour or so to read but the principles within them take weeks and months to master. These are essential principles to find success as a manager or leader and therefore it is important that you absorb them and turn them into habits. The Art of Communication: "To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world ...