Motivation Research

READ BY THE AUTHOR With wry stories from his down-to-earth personal life and cutting-edge TV career, Fox News anchor Trace Gallagher reveals how the best advice sometimes comes from the most unexpected places. Dive into the real stories behind the headlines with Trace Gallagher, the Fox News @...

One of the foremost researchers in human metabolism reveals surprising new science behind food and exercise. We burn 2,000 calories a day. And if we exercise and cut carbs, we'll lose more weight. Right? Wrong. In this paradigm-shifting book, Herman Pontzer reveals for the first time how human...

En este increíble programa, Joe Vitale revela los métodos extraordinarios e inusuales de personas que atrajeron mucho dinero y atención a ellos y a sus negocios sin mucho esfuerzo, ni tiempo. El poder de la mercadotecnia audaz, revela cómo puedes usar los 10 secretos probados de los titanes, magnates y multimillonarios para enriquecerte en tu propio negocio.

A former Gallup Global Leadership Research and Development leader and the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Strengths-Based Leadership demystifies the aura and complexity surrounding high performing leaders through original research and interviews with high-performing global leaders. The...

The nationally recognized, leading authority on choice exposes the surprising truths behind the decisions we make everyday. Every day we make choices. Coke or Pepsi? Save or spend? Stay or go? Whether mundane or life-altering, the choices we make define us and shape our lives. Sheena Iyengar...

Best Books of the Year – The Financial Times and The Economist Shortlisted for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year ‘Important, timely, instructive and entertaining’ – Daniel Kahneman, bestselling author of Thinking, Fast and Slow Megaproject expert Bent Flyvbjerg...

Enlightenment!—You may spend your whole life seeking it, but never find it. You may never search for it or even know that it’s possible, but reach it by accident. And you may live out your life ignorant of its existence, and die having never discovered your highest potential for happiness, self-mastery, and creative brilliance. The enlightened psychologist Abraham Maslow was the first to scientifically describe the fully enlightened person—which he called the “self-actualizing person.” Building on Maslow’s work through careful biographical study of the lives of self-actualizing ...

Academia has produced many motivational theories. Most are well thought, and subsequent research has supported their usefulness and validity. One concern with theses theories, however, is the fact that they were mostly developed in academia using interviews, surveys, or controlled subject groups made up of students or paid participants. Often times, real world application is not part of this process. This eBook examines the gap between academia and the real world. It describes major seven motivational theories and applies them to situations in organizations. Using the examples provided, ...

From New York Times bestselling author of Presence, renowned social psychologist, and one of the most popular TED speakers of all time Dr. Amy Cuddy, a groundbreaking exploration of how bullying hijacked our culture—and how social bravery can change it. When social psychologist Dr. Amy Cuddy...

A groundbreaking guide to mastering everyday fears and anxieties, sharing step-by-step instructions for building daily practices in order to live a fuller, happier life.​ Mary Poffenroth, PhD, is a scientist, professor, and fear expert who has spent her career researching how we can all live...

This program is read by the author with a foreword written and read by Dr. Roshini Raj. Delicious recipes are included throughout and in a recipe index for easy navigation for listeners. Discover a groundbreaking new way of eating that can reverse inflammation, heal your gut, and improve your...

Create or Consume is a human-centered research work examining one of the most overlooked drivers of modern dissatisfaction: the gradual removal of creation from daily life. We live in an age of unprecedented comfort, access, and consumption—yet anxiety, disengagement, and loss of meaning continue to rise. This contradiction is not accidental. It is structural. This book begins with a simple but uncomfortable truth: Every moment of human life is spent either creating or consuming. There is no neutral state. Drawing from neuroscience, behavioral psychology, education, workforce development,...

Is your child more anxious despite all your precautions? You're not alone. Childhood anxiety has TRIPLED in the last decade – despite kids being safer than ever. Here's why: the "School Zone Mentality Trap" – treating all of childhood like a school zone where we must slow down, control every variable, and prioritize safety above everything else. This book flips everything you thought you knew about "good parenting." You'll discover why: "Protected" kids become anxious teens Constant comfort creates the "Bubble Wrap Generation" Excessive safety blocks resilience development Your kids ...

Bloomsbury presents Committed written and read by Elizabeth Gilbert. ________________ 'Like Eat, Pray, Love, her follow-up ... feels irresistibly confessional ... I found myself guzzling Committed, reading it in mighty chunks, far into the night. Whenever I put it down, it was pinched by my...

Designed to be compatible with virtually every standard textbook in its subject field, Barron's EZ-101 Study Keys gives you a valuable overview of your college-level course. Classroom-style notes emphasize important facts, remind you what you need to remember for term papers and exams, and help guide you through the complexities of lectures and textbooks.

Play predates the development of human culture and our brains are hard-wired to use play as a tool to accelerate learning, strategically explore unfamiliar environments and develop collaborative social connections. Games are human created, formalized structures and processes designed to maximize engagement and get the most out of the "play" impulse. In fact, gaming comes so naturally to us, we don't even notice it for what it is.

The Refractive Thinker® Volume XXVI: Dynamics of Power explores one of the most influential and misunderstood forces in modern society: power. This peer-reviewed doctoral anthology brings together diverse scholars and practitioners to examine how power shapes leadership, organizational culture, ethical decision-making, generational behavior, social influence, and human connection. Guided by Managing Editor Dr. Cheryl A. Lentz, this 26th edition of the award-winning Refractive Thinker® series refracts academic research through a practical lens—translating complex theory into actionable ...

A powerful book about creating a customized weekly writing routine that puts you back in control of your writing. It’s time to stop struggling to stay focused, to set goals, or to write consistently. It’s time for a new weekly writing routine. Routines help writers by making it easier, more enjoyable, and more rewarding to sit down and write. Look at any productive author and you will see someone with a rock-solid writing routine. Stop yelling at yourself to “be more productive” or “just get the writing done.” Instead, use this practical workbook to: Run a comprehensive audit of...

The author first discusses areas in your life to avoid such as surrounding yourself with negative people and focusing too much on regretful choices. Next, he supports areas that should be actively pursued such as showing gratitude and how to approach and achieve goals.

The Guiding Purpose Strategy is a stimulating deep dive into the transformational power of purpose. Looking through the lens of contemporary brand management, The Guiding Purpose Strategy provokes fresh thinking, illustrates through case studies, and offers a hands-on framework to start your very own path toward finding your inner why.