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A new edition based on the timeless business classic—updated to help today’s readers succeed more quickly in a rapidly changing world. For decades, The One Minute Manager has helped millions achieve more successful professional and personal lives. While the principles it lays out are...

Ready to reclaim your time and supercharge your project delivery? In today's fast-paced world, project managers are drowning in administrative tasks, endless reporting, and the constant pressure to do more with less. The AI revolution is here, but how do you cut through the hype and make it work for you? How can you turn tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini into your most powerful project partners? Introducing the definitive, practical guide you've been waiting for. From Joe Houghton, Assistant Professor and founder of the MSc in Project Management at the world-renowned UCD Smurfit ...

"Unlock Your Leadership Skill Now: Become a Better Boss Today!" Are you tired of drowning in management theory and fluff, desperately seeking real-world strategies that actually work? Do you dream of becoming a respected, results-driven leader who effortlessly navigates challenges and inspires their team to reach new heights? Your search ends here, with "Leadership Skills for Managers Simplified." Your NO BS Guide to becoming the boss everyone would like to work for. Dr. Alston has over 47 years experience managing high performance teams in business, sports and education. Are You Ready to ...

Congratulations, you're a manager! After you pop the champagne, accept the shiny new title, and step into this thrilling next chapter of your career, the truth descends like a fog: you don't really know what you're doing. That's exactly how Julie Zhuo felt when she became a rookie manager at the...

Lack of self-awareness is the single greatest obstacle leaders face in their development, effectiveness, and advancement. Dr. John C. Maxwell will help any leader become more self-aware, focused, and confident. With fifty years of leading and teaching experience, influential leadership expert...

Learn to adapt your organization to rapid change from managing remote employees, the rise of artificial intelligence, and attracting—and keeping—the best employees with the bestselling guide to workplace management and leadership now available on audio for the first time.

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In your career, there is one transition that stands out as the most crucial - going from individual contributor to competent manager. New managers have to learn how to lead others rather than do the work themselves, to win trust and respect, to motivate, and to strike the right balance between delegation and control. Many fail to make the transition successfully. In this timeless, indispensable book, Harvard Business School professor and leadership guru Linda Hill traces the experiences of 19 new managers over the course of their first year in the role.

A practical, real-world guide that helps managers lead with confidence using a proven 3-step framework—Pause, Consider, Act—to navigate challenges, build strong teams, and avoid burnout. Most managers are promoted because they excel at their jobs—but the moment they step into a new...

CISM questions are designed to test manager-level judgment. They often present realistic situations where multiple responses sound reasonable, and the difference between a pass and a frustrating miss comes down to priorities: what comes first, what should be formalized, who owns the decision, and what aligns best to governance and business objectives. CISM Flash Cards is built to train that thinking through repetition. This book includes 1,000 digital flash cards designed for daily drills and rapid review. The cards reinforce the language and core concepts across the four CISM domains: ...

From the visionary head of Google's innovative People Operations comes a groundbreaking inquiry into the philosophy of work -- and a blueprint for attracting the most spectacular talent to your business and ensuring that they succeed. "We spend more time working than doing anything else in life...

Shut Up and Listen! is a true leadership roadmap to the summit of career success and satisfaction, featuring concise principles for entrepreneurs and business leaders at any level. Tilman Fertitta, also known as the Billion Dollar Buyer, started his hospitality empire thirty years ago with just...

Don't Let Your Relationships Run on Luck—Take Control! Discover the game-changing guide "How to Work with Almost Anyone: Subtle Strategies for Building the Best Possible Relationship"—your personal blueprint for transforming the way you connect, communicate, and collaborate. Written by a top expert in interpersonal dynamics and leadership, this must-read unlocks high-impact tactics for: Understanding personality types to decode how people think and work Mastering active listening to make every conversation count Navigating conflict and tough conversations with confidence Building trust ...

Wright gives you the tools necessary to feel confident and ready to standout amongst your peers. A must read for any one out in the job market. Ever feel like the job interview process can sometimes be a little too much? this book is more than just how to answer the tough questions in a job interview. When you read this book, you will learn not what to say, but how to say it. Most people don't see it, but 80% of someones opinion of you is formed within the first 5 minutes of meeting you. You don't even have to say anything for this to happen, it is all in how you look and how you act. With ...

Do you dream big? Now you can put your dream to the test and bring it to life! What's the difference between a dreamer and someone who achieves a dream? According to best-selling author and leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell, the answer lies in answering ten powerful, straightforward...

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Making of a Manager written by Julie Zhuo, read by Karissa Vackers. No idea what you're doing? No problem. Good managers are made, not born. Facebook VP Julie Zhuo remembers the moment when she was asked to lead a team. She felt like she’d won the...

Are you stuck in management mode, giving orders, avoiding conflict, or trying too hard to be liked? Boss Manager, Buddy Manager, or Leader is your practical guide to making the shift from managing tasks to truly leading people. This concise and impactful book breaks down the key differences between a boss, a buddy, and a leader, helping you identify where you stand and how to grow. With relatable case studies and actionable strategies, you’ll learn how to lead with confidence, set clear expectations, build trust, and create a culture of accountability and empowerment. Whether you're a new...

Most bullies are psychopaths, but not all psychopaths look like bullies. Many blind us with their charm and dazzle us with their success. But they all share a common trait that makes them highly dangerous: they don't have empathy. Research tells us that one in twenty people have no empathy...

Is there really a such thing as a winning attitude? Do you know to know how you can turn a bad attitude around? John C. Maxwell not only discovered the winning attitude, but he has also experienced the incredible difference it makes. If you’re struggling with an ingrained negative attitude...

In a world where algorithms predict our next purchase and virtual meetings dominate our calendars, the essence of work has witnessed a tectonic shift. With this technological evolution, there has been a simultaneous transformation in our understanding of leadership and management. But have we truly grasped the nuanced changes, or are we being led astray by age-old myths and outdated narratives? In "Managing the Manager," we embark on a journey to dissect these misconceptions to understand the very fabric of work ethics in this new world. We delve into the layers of organizational change, ...