Practical Performance Managment

Uncover the Science of Leadership in "Positional Authority Ain’t Leadership" In a sea of leadership theories and styles, "Positional Authority Ain’t Leadership" stands out as a beacon, guiding readers to understand that the essence of true leadership lies in the principles of behavioral analysis. This book offers more than just theories; it provides a scientific approach to leadership, making it a unique and essential read. About the Book: "Positional Authority Ain’t Leadership" delves deep into leadership as an art grounded in science. It breaks down the 'four hats of leadership' - ...

Transform unmotivated teams into high-performing units using actionable behavioral science and management strategies. Whether you are navigating the isolation of hybrid work or seeking inspiration during your morning commute, this empowering framework provides the immediate clarity you need...

From merely managing to boldly leading: Take your skills (and your career) to the next level with just 7 simple, yet highly effective strategies! Being a manager is a role filled with a lot of responsibility. It can be a heavy load to bear, knowing that your team members’ productivity, your company’s success, and your own career could be affected by your actions and decisions. But while this is a difficult undertaking, you also have a unique opportunity as a manager to inspire, transform, and take your team to new heights.

The Impact of Stress on Cognitive Function: How Stress Affects Memory, Focus, and Mental Performance Stress touches every aspect of modern life—but its hidden effects on the brain are often overlooked. From lapses in memory to poor decision-making, stress doesn’t just make us feel tense; it reshapes how we think, learn, and function. This comprehensive guide explores the powerful connection between stress and cognition, showing you exactly how stress hormones influence the brain and what you can do to protect your mental performance. Inside this book, you will discover: The science of ...

Transform chaotic workflows into streamlined agile project management to boost team productivity and eliminate stress. Perfect for the busy professional optimizing their morning commute, this dynamic audio course rescues you from shifting requirements and overcommitted teams. Reclaim your focus...

"Will someone out there please develop a simple guide to improving employee performance for busy managers like us?" Your colleagues spoke, we listened ... and here it is! The Manager's Coaching Handbook provides managers, supervisors, and team leaders with simple, easy-to-follow guidelines for positively affecting employee performance. Within these pages you'll find practical strategies for dealing with superior performers, those with performance problems, and everyone in between. This book is a must have for ALL leaders. Looking for a bunch of long-winded theory? You won't find it here! We...

You're good at the work. Now you have to manage the people doing it. No one tells new supervisors how quickly the job changes. One week you're solving problems beside the team. The next, you're expected to correct former coworkers, handle lateness and conflict, document performance, respond to defensiveness, and know when coaching must become formal. You're the Supervisor Now is a practical, no-drama field guide that gives new and frontline supervisors language they can actually use. Inside, you'll learn how to: start difficult conversations without sounding cold, vague, or rehearsed; ...

You cannot optimize base metal into gold. You cannot schedule your way out of a fragmented psyche. You have to melt it down. Most high-performing professionals operate in a state of highly compensated misery. Driven by exogenous dopamine, status anxiety, and unexamined imposter syndrome, the modern executive is highly capable but fundamentally reactive. You are burning massive amounts of metabolic energy fighting your own internal neuroses. The New Alchemy strips away the velvet robes and superstition of medieval mysticism to reveal the Western world’s first highly sophisticated system of...

Managing and Operating the Quality Management Certification System in Small Enterprises Practical Guidance for Running, Controlling, and Improving the ISO 9001 System Introduction This book, written by Dr. Mohamed-Ali Ibrahim, provides practical, step-by-step guidance for small enterprises to not only achieve but effectively operate the ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) Certification. It focuses on embedding quality management into daily operations, ensuring consistency, reducing errors, and improving customer satisfaction, all while keeping documentation and processes simple. ...

Have you been handed AI and told to “figure it" out? The tools are multiplying.

Effective Contract Administration Skills: Practical Implementation in Geospatial Data Management A Comprehensive Guide to Post-Award Contract Execution, Performance Monitoring, and ISO-Aligned Administration Overview Effective Contract Administration Skills by Dr. Mohamed-Ali Ibrahim serves as a practical guide for professionals managing contracts in complex, multi-disciplinary environments. The book bridges the gap between commercial strategy and operational delivery, providing actionable tools, frameworks, and case studies aligned with international ISO standards.Key Features ...

Managers don’t fail because they’re stupid. They fail because they tolerate bullshit. This book is for anyone who’s tired of excuses, low standards, and “we’re a family here” speeches while the work still isn’t done. It’s a field manual for getting adults to do the job they’re paid to do and the first book in the NO BULLSHIT series. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Inside, you’ll learn how to: Set expectations so clearly that “I didn’t know” is impossible. Follow up so people deliver — without you chasing them. Deal with underperformance fast and directly. Hold people ...

Unlock the Secrets of Personal and Professional Success with NLP! Have you ever wondered why some people effortlessly navigate life's challenges, while others constantly feel stuck? Mastering NLP: Practical Techniques to Rewire Your Thinking, Amplify Your Influence, and Live with Purpose provides a clear roadmap to transforming your mindset and achieving lasting success. In today's fast-paced and competitive world, understanding how your mind works and influencing others positively can set you apart significantly. NLP, or Neuro-Linguistic Programming, is a revolutionary methodology ...

Feiner's candid leadership guide cuts through rhetoric and theory and gives managers and executives a "hands-on" approach to dealing with problems in business. "Exceptionally useful." —Entrepreneur The Feiner Points of Leadership offers fifty insightful laws covering everything from managing...

You’ve spent decades building your reputation, your career, and your authority. But lately, it feels like your brain and body are staging a coup. Do you find yourself grasping for common words in the middle of a high-stakes board meeting? Do you wake up at 3:00 AM with a racing heart, paralyzed by a to-do list you used to handle with ease? Are you masking bone-deep fatigue with extra caffeine, only to feel "wired but tired" by noon? For high-achieving women, perimenopause isn’t just a biological transition; it is a hidden performance tax that threatens your professional confidence and ...

Stop Running on the Productivity Treadmill. Start Using the Most Powerful Partner Ever Created. Do you ever sit at your desk at 4 p.m., looking at a calendar so full it seems physically impossible? You’ve attended the seminars, you’ve tried the planners, and you’ve downloaded the apps, yet the "glass-walled conference room" feeling of being perpetually behind never goes away. The problem isn't your work ethic. It’s your bridge. In Time Management with AI, Ryan Holmes, a senior executive with over 16 years of experience leading brand teams for billion-dollar global organizations, ...

Master continuous improvement and eliminate workplace workflow chaos without launching exhausting corporate initiatives. Whether you are commuting to the office or gearing up to lead your next team meeting, this empowering audio experience provides actionable strategies to streamline daily...

30 Days to Overcome Procrastination is a 30-day mindfulness program designed to help you examine the thoughts, habits, emotions, distractions, and patterns that can contribute to procrastination, while developing a more present and observant approach to your experience. Each day introduces a different mindfulness exercise or lesson, giving you a simple, structured practice to explore for approximately 15–30 minutes. Inside, you'll find: 30 days of mindfulness exercises and lessons exploring procrastination, distraction, avoidance, habits, expectations, motivation, and related thought ...

Most people associate performance management with the annual review, which is universally dreaded by employees, management, and HR professionals alike. It's a cookie-cutter, fear-based, top-down approach that emphasizes negatives over positives and stifles healthy career conversations. It's never been shown to motivate anyone to do anything but try to avoid it, but nobody feels like they have any alternative. Tamra Chandler has one - and it works.

Being a manager is no easy task. You must set and meet team goals that match business objectives while also ensuring growth and development opportunities for your people. You have to be the voice of authority and a key decision-maker while simultaneously giving your employees autonomy and flexibility. How do you navigate these tensions?