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Former White House director of economic policy Todd G. Buchholz is also a Harvard professor and co-producer of the smash Broadway hit Jersey Boys. In Rush, Buchholz lays out a bold premise: rest and relaxation aren’t the keys to happiness, as so many Zenadhering “Edenists” would propose. Instead, it’s the drive to perform that provides meaning and makes people happier, healthier, and more successful individuals.

The New York Times says Robert J. Kriegel "spurred a revolution in performace practice" with his studies of productivity and the psychology of change. In How to Succeed... he debunks the commonly held belief that working harder is always better, and offers a saner alternative to the 100-hour work week.

Two years ago, Wilson left his old boss alive in exchange for a clean slate, keeping up his end of the bargain and staying off the grid. Then, thousands of miles from the city he once escaped, a man comes calling on Wilson with a gun in hand and a woman in his trunk. Wilson is pulled back into his old life as a grinder, working under the radar to quietly find out who is responsible for a dangerous mobster's missing nephews - and this time all bets are off.

In this discussion refine your listening skills and learn to better recognize potential by adopting the vantage point of the individual.

In this discussion learn about what "whack-a-mole" leaders are, how they act, and how to avoid being one.

Neglecting relationships, whether personal or professional, can have devastating consequences. Hear the story of a once-heralded clam chowder recipe that violated customers’ trust and never truly recovered. Module 16 of 20.

The lion is king of the jungle! The great white shark is sovereign of the seas! The timber wolf is emperor of the forests! But . . . it's lonely at the top of the food chain. It's difficult to fit in when plant eaters can be so cruel\emdash just because you ate a relative of theirs that one time! What's a carnivore to do?

As they arrive at the zoo, Class Two squeals with delight. Soon the children are roaring like lions, trumpeting like elephants, and howling like wolves. But while the chattering monkeys entertain them and the graceful giraffes amaze them, they don't notice the hungry creature who escapes.

This book aims to teach you that by analyzing a certain person, you can become just like them. Analyze their skills, their ideas, their motivation, and then make them your own! Want to become a writer? Study the traits of your favorite authors and work on developing them. Want to become a CEO? Pick up one successful businessman and study his journey to success.

On the eve of the Sino-American great power competition General Mattis challenged America to move forward at the speed of relevance. To compete effectively America needed to excel in its AI capacity. The call fell on deaf ears—and years later the nation found itself sliding towards a state of irrelevance on the global stage. A series of blunders contributed to what President Biden calls American AI's "failing and falling behind." This is the story of American AI's fall from grace.

In this discussion you will be introduced to various coaching principles that will help you mold your employees into successful leaders.

Perceptions can be limited by social mirrors and projections, resulting in a self-fulfilling prophecy. Hear a personal story from Stephen R. Covey about dealing with his son, and how his perspective changed by evaluating his own motivations. Module 14 of 20.

Principles are universal and constant, while social or popular values may shift. Stephen R. Covey offers specific examples of natural systems, such as the human body, that are governed by principles out of our control. Module 10 of 20.

There isn’t much Paulie Pastrami can do. He has trouble matching his socks, he doesn’t know how to whistle, and he’s usually picked last for sports. Yet Paulie plans to do one very important thing before turning eight years old. He wants to achieve world peace. Paulie begins with small things. He is kind to his little sister and his school principal. He starts being nicer to animals and even reads to trees. And when Paulie begins sharing cupcakes with strangers, he learns it really isn’t that hard to spread peace and kindness.

Best-selling author Cotton Smith writes action-packed Westerns with a flair few others can match. In The Thirteenth Bullet, young Irishman Time Carlow has just been inducted into the legendary ranks of the Texas Rangers. With the help of his uncle Kileen, Time runs down a bloodthirsty gang and brings them to justice. But back in town, the deceitful mayor and sheriff are out to settle a score of their own.

There is only one CEO in recent times who has faced ¿ and succeeded at ¿ the extraordinary challenges of leading three major companies ¿ Gillette, Nabisco, and Kraft ¿ into prosperous futures by doing what matters on the fundamentals. That CEO is Jim Kilts. In this vivid first-person account he reveals his system for success that is both cutting-edge and back-to-basics.

Wilson has spent his entire life under the radar. Few people know who he is, and even fewer know how to find him. Only two people even know his real occupation: carrying out confidential - and illegal - jobs for a very bad man. But one day he crosses the line, saving his friends and earning the hatred of a vengeful mob boss.

Western writer Gary Svee has won two Spur Awards, including one for this tale of a righteous man who brings his own brand of justice to 1880s Montana. The town of Sanctuary is controlled by a fanatical preacher and a vicious rancher. But then a hard-drinking, gun-toting preacher named Mordecai arrives—and everything changes.

In this engaging young readers edition of The Monster’s Bones, David K. Randall journeys from prehistory to present day on a gripping, gritty expedition through the history of one of the world’s greatest scientific discoveries. At its heart are two men from vastly different backgrounds: socialite Henry Fairfield Osborn, the president of the fledgling—and struggling—American Museum of Natural History, and intrepid fossil hunter Barnum Brown, who blazed a path out of his small-town life in Kansas with an uncanny gift for uncovering dinosaur bones.

Meet Max - the mighty kitten and New York Times best seller. When Max meets Bird, Max thinks he'd like to be friends with Bird. He would also like to chase Bird and maybe eat him as a tasty snack. But that's not what friendship is all about...is it?