Practical Performance Managment

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 ...

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...

"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’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 ...

The promotion came with responsibility. The difficult conversations came without a script. Yesterday, you worked beside them. Today, you have to address the lateness, explain the standard, handle the conflict, and write down what happened. Getting the words wrong can make a small problem harder. Avoiding the conversation can leave everyone else carrying it. You're the Supervisor Now gives new supervisors and frontline managers practical language, realistic examples, and documentation tools for the conversations the job keeps putting in front of you. Clear words for the conversations you ...

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 ...

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. ...

Unlock the full potential of your electric vehicle with expert guidance on battery management and optimization. This book bridges theory and practice, helping you understand, maintain, and enhance your EV's most critical component—the battery. Inside, you'll discover: Battery chemistry fundamentals and types (Li-ion, solid-state, etc.) Battery Management Systems (BMS) design, diagnostics, and calibration Thermal management strategies for longevity and safety Charging optimization and fast-charging considerations Practical tips for monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting battery ...

Unlock the potential of your business with Excellence by Design—a transformative guide to achieving Operational Excellence. Prepare to revolutionize how your organization operates, from enhancing performance to sustaining innovation. This book is the crucial bridge between theory and application, offering a practical framework for business systems. Whether you're leading a startup or a multinational, its insightful guidance is crafted to scale and adapt to your needs. Every page is a step toward mastering excellence. You'll learn to orchestrate high-performance systems, leverage agile and...

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 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...

🌟 UpSkilling: The Secret Sauce for Success in a Changing Economy 🌟 In a world where industries are evolving faster than you can say “AI,” the key to thriving is learning. Whether you're a business leader looking to future-proof your workforce or an ambitious professional aiming for the next big promotion, upskilling isn’t just an option—it’s your secret weapon. With a blend of wit, wisdom, and practical advice, this book is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of upskilling in the face of today’s challenges: 💼 Why it matters—for staying relevant and winning in ...

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...

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

ISO 50001 Explained A Practical Clauses 4–10 Guide to Energy Management Systems and Audit Readiness Introduction Energy management is no longer a secondary operational issue. It is now directly linked to cost control, operational resilience, compliance, sustainability, and long-term competitiveness. Organizations today are under increasing pressure to understand how energy is used, where waste occurs, which activities drive major consumption, and how performance can be improved in a disciplined and measurable way. ISO 50001 Explained was written to make ISO 50001 understandable, practical...

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?

You’re talented. You’re driven. And you’re drowning in details. You got to where you are because you can do the work better and faster than anyone else. But now those same strengths have turned into a trap. You’re stuck approving every decision, answering every question, fixing every small problem. Nights and weekends disappear. Your team waits for you instead of stepping up. And your business can’t scale because you’re the bottleneck. Sound familiar? Stop Drowning in Details: 12 Things Talented Leaders Must Delegate is the no-fluff playbook that finally gets you out of the ...

As you know, running a successful chiropractic practice is a juggling act. You need clinical expertise to provide impeccable care to your patients. You also need the know-how to run a small business. You've probably been well prepared by your education and experience for the technical ins and...

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 ...

There's a bewildering array of management tools out there. And they all promise to help you excel at the toughest parts of your job: defining your organization's strategic direction, managing customers and costs, and boosting workforce performance. But just 30 percent of these tools deliver as intended. Why? As Jeremy Hope and Steve Player reveal in Beyond Performance Management, while many tools are sound in theory, they're misused by most organizations. For example, executives buy and implement a tool without first asking, "What problem are we trying to solve?"