Professional Growth

*New York Times bestseller—over 40 million copies sold* *The #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century* One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for nearly three decades. It has transformed the...

The One Change That Can Change Everything in Your Life! What if you could change your life…just by changing who you spend time with? That’s the premise and the promise of this powerful book. You’ve probably heard the famous truism that “You are the average of the five people you spend time with.” But has anyone ever provided you with a clear and practical plan to proactively choose and pursue those five key relationships? Or a strategy to gracefully remove negative influences from your inner circle? Almost certainly not. Until now! In The Law of Association, John & Judy O’Leary ...

This book, written by Michael R. Watson, covers a wide range of topics related to artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the job market, personal life, and society as a whole. Raised by military parents who served in the Air Force, Marines, and Navy, Michael has gained a unique perspective on the importance of adapting to change and being open to new opportunities throughout his life and career. After working in corporate HR and talent acquisition for over 20 years for companies such as Aerotek, Robert Half, Polycom, Western Digital, Workday, Rambus, and Gigamon, Michael made a ...

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to grow stronger with every challenge, while others feel trapped by self-doubt? It’s frustrating to watch others make progress and question why you can’t experience the same breakthroughs. Negative thoughts have a way of creeping in, convincing you that your skills are limited and that you’re destined to remain where you are. This can weigh heavily on your heart, making it hard to believe there’s a path forward. But what if you could turn self-doubt into confidence?

The award-winning author of Embrace the Suck and a Navy SEAL combat veteran reveals how to apply a deep focus in the pursuit of your goals—a book for anyone stuck in a personal or professional rut and seeking change. Brent Gleeson, Navy SEAL combat veteran turned award-winning entrepreneur and...

This audiobook contains updated material from the original edition. Discover how to become the best version of you and develop healthy habits, find inspiring new perspectives and live a motivated, joy-filled life! Who is your Future Self? That question is the answer to all your life's questions...

With insights from today's leaders and plenty of practical advice you can use right now, this practical book helps you develop a personal reading plan to accomplish your goals, maximize your potential, and build a successful career.

The Growth Engine describes the main challenge professional services firms face as they grow and shows how to develop a scalable business development effort, covering everything from CRM systems and metrics around utilization, to service development and expansion, to account planning and cross-selling, to winning new clients, to team structure and roles, and to performance management.

Do you often find yourself being critical and judgmental towards others, unable to control your negative thoughts and behavior? Do you struggle to maintain positive relationships due to your rude and mean comments? If so, it's time to take a step back and focus on cultivating greater self-awareness and compassion with 30 Days to Stop Being an Asshole. This comprehensive mindfulness program features 30 unique exercises designed to help you identify the underlying causes of your critical behavior, cultivate self-compassion, and build healthier, more supportive relationships. With each ...

The Customer Success Manager has become a critical asset to organizations across the business landscape. As the subscription model has spread from the cloud and SaaS to more sectors of the economy, that pivotal role will only grow in importance. That's because if you want to compete and thrive in this new environment, you need to put the customer at the center of your strategy. You need to recognize you're no longer selling just a product. You're selling an outcome.  

Every successful leader knows that growth never stops – and by seeking to improve, you're already showing one of the most important leadership qualities. Let's start with the foundation of all great leadership: communication. It's not just about giving orders or making presentations – it's the key to engaging employees, boosting motivation, and driving performance. When you master communication, you transform from a good leader into an unforgettable one.

Surgeons and health care professionals are trained to fix the human body, but they are poorly prepared for the nonclinical realities that accompany their careers—complications, harsh criticism, difficult personalities, leadership failures, and the silent weight of moral injury. Most try to push through by imitating senior colleagues who were never taught the nontechnical skills either, and the result can lead to guilt, anxiety, shame, and the belief that they’re the only ones struggling.

If you’re not getting the respect, the money, or the opportunities you deserve, it’s time to tap into the power of communication. Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, these tips will help you master your people skills and rapidly advance your career. And if you’re already a decent communicator, this book will skyrocket your life to the next level. Armed with the right knowledge and techniques, anyone can improve their communication skills, make their work life easier, and fast-track their success.

The world doesn’t reward those who wait; it rewards those who act. From the moment we’re old enough to dream, we’re handed a script: follow the rules, wait your turn, and maybe, someday, opportunity will knock. But here’s the truth: the system isn’t designed to help you thrive; it’s designed to keep you in place—waiting for permission, waiting for approval, waiting for a chance that may never come. The people who shape the world don’t wait. They rewrite the script. Drawing from his own Permissionless journey—working with serial entrepreneur Noah Kagan and building a ...

What if the struggle of launching an e-commerce business—finding products, creating professional content, managing operations—is completely unnecessary in the AI era? While you're agonizing over product photography, spending days writing descriptions, wondering how to handle customer service without hiring expensive staff, and watching competitors with bigger budgets dominate your market, early adopters have discovered how to use AI to build e-commerce businesses that generate six figures annually with minimal teams and sustainable profit margins.

Packed with strategic insights, practical exercises, and real-world tools, this powerhouse resource walks you step-by-step from career stagnation to confident, promotable leader. Whether you're aspiring for a promotion, planning a strategic career pivot, or simply hungry for professional fulfillment, this book delivers the blueprint you've been missing.

The days of HR-sponsored development plans are over. Managing your career—and the skills you need to be successful—is your responsibility. If you're looking to push yourself to the next level, it can be hard to determine where to start. The HBR Guide to Your Professional Growth will be your coach, transforming your abstract hopes and ideas into a concrete action plan.

This program is read by and contains archival audio of the author from MSNBC, BBC Question Time, Oxford Union, and other sources. Win Every Argument shows how anyone can communicate with confidence, rise above the tit-for-tats on social media, and triumph in a successful and productive debate in...

Discover the transformative New York Times bestseller—a step-by-step manual for mastering your inner mind for peak performance and living your life to the fullest. As a professional baseball player, Jim Murphy’s sense of worth revolved around results. He was focused on achievement but also...

“Emma Grede is a modern executive for the influencer age…Start With Yourself makes the case for putting yourself first in work, life, and child-rearing. It’s Lean In for the post-girlboss era.” —The Wall Street Journal Start with Yourself is a game-changing, no-BS guide for anyone...