Transforming Performance

Despite the game of basketball frequently evolving, many coaching and organisational approaches have remained unchanged across the last several decades. Coaching practices within the basketball world are often based upon entrenched traditions, social norms and the way things have always been done. The potential to optimise basketball performance and access large competitive advantages through an evidence-based approach have not been harnessed. Until now.

Improving the performance of your employees involves one of the hardest challenges in the known universe: changing the way they think. In constant demand as a coach, speaker, and consultant to companies around the world, David Rock has proven that the secret to leading people (and living and...

This book is designed to help you rise to the challenge and become the game changer your organization needs. Candid insights from dozens of coaches, managers, CEOs, journalists, entrepreneurs, and other elite performers reveal the qualities that make some people stand out, and the underlying theme is mindset. While talent is a great head start, it is merely potential. Undeveloped and erratically-wielded talent holds little value for an organization.

“With cutting-edge research, penetrating insights, and practical examples, Shawn Achor describes a new conception of ‘success,’ and in doing so, reveals exciting new strategies we can use to meet our highest potential.”—Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project “A...

When leaders normalize the topic of mental health on their teams, performance gets unleashed,and lives transformed —usually including their own. This is surely not your typical leadership book. It’s a heartfelt and authentic exploration of oneman’s journey, and what he learned along the way, as a twenty-year corporate executive all thewhile struggling with severe, yet undiagnosed depression and anxiety. It’s for all sorts of leaders. From board members and corporate executives to small businessowners and factory supervisors. From partners in law firms to nonprofit professionals.

When Paul Kusserow began consulting for Amedisys, the home healthcare company was on the brink of collapse. Its stock had fallen to less than $11 per share, and it had to borrow money to pay a massive government fine. Six months later, Kusserow became its CEO. Under his leadership, Amedisys dramatically improved operations, increased its market capitalization by over tenfold, and took its place among the country's top home care and hospice businesses. In this in-depth case study, Kusserow explains how he achieved this stunning turnaround.

HR professionals today face complex challenges, from high-volume hiring to personalized skill development and shifting workforce expectations. Even though they understand HR fundamentals, many still struggle to apply artificial intelligence in a practical, ethical, and effective way. This book is written specifically for that audience, helping readers bridge the gap between traditional HR workflows and modern AI-powered solutions. Readers who already know HR processes will gain clear, actionable guidance on how AI tools enhance talent acquisition, learning and development, performance ...

In 'AI for HR Leaders,' Dawn O'Neal cuts through the noise to offer practical guidance for integrating AI into human resources. This book is tailored for HR professionals and people leaders who are ready to embrace AI's potential without losing sight of human-centric values. You'll explore how AI can transform recruitment, employee engagement, and performance management. Learn to evaluate AI tools, manage data privacy, and navigate the ethical implications of AI in HR. Packed with real-world examples and decision-making frameworks, this book ensures you make informed choices. Whether you're...

The A24 New Wave is the story of the foundation of the indie film powerhouse that championed new voices and transformed cinema. This comprehensive book explores the A24 way, their business practices, and the great cinema that changed the way movies are marketed and seen. Includes in-depth stories about filmmakers Barry Jenkins, Robert Eggers, Greta Gerwig, Sean Baker, Ari Aster, and so many more.

Transform Your Stories. Transform Your Audience. What if your stories could do more than entertain? What if they could immerse, captivate, and inspire profound transformation? Transcending Narratives invites you to explore the powerful intersection of hypnotic techniques and storytelling, crafting performances that resonate across the senses and deeply engage the subconscious. Built on a year of dynamic exploration and insights from leading a hypnotic writers’ group, this guide provides step-by-step strategies to turn linear handwritten narratives into immersive multimodal performances. ...

This isn’t just another career book. Elite Performance for Managers is a guide that delivers on its promise to revolutionize your professional journey. Talbot A. Stark uses his unique triad of experience in international finance, the US military, and Silicon Valley to share life-changing knowledge that challenges you to be accountable for your career and take control of your destiny.

🚀 Life Begins at 40… If You Know How to Accelerate. You’ve learned the lessons, gained the experience, and endured the setbacks. But now—right now—is your time to put it all together and win in the second half of life. Whether you feel stuck in a career that doesn’t respect your intelligence, behind financially, out of shape, or uncertain about relationships, 7 Rules of Acceleration gives you a practical blueprint to level up every major area of life—fast. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience, performance psychology, finance, and timeless strategic wisdom, this book is built ...

Unlock the Full Potential of Your SaaS Product with Strategic Pricing. Innovative products create immense value for their customers. Strategic pricing is the art of capturing that value. In this essential guide, pricing expert James D. Wilton shares his most valuable insights from more than a decade of transforming pricing strategies for startups and tech giants alike. With over 20,000 hours of hands-on experience at Monevate and McKinsey & Company, Wilton is recognized as one of the worldʼs leading authorities on SaaS pricing.

Are you silently drowning in the relentless tide of workplace stress? Every morning, the alarm shrieks, and a familiar dread coils in your stomach. You push through, fueled by caffeine and the unspoken expectation to always do more, be more. You’re not alone. Globally, 12 billion working days are lost annually to anxiety and depression, costing a staggering $1 trillion. In 2025, 66% of professionals report experiencing burnout, transforming once-vibrant careers into a relentless grind that steals joy, health, and peace. Perhaps you see yourself in Michael, the rising star who, despite ...

“Mary and Paulo have made this book seem like an old friend, ready to open and read about any troubling issue... You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll groan. You’ll cheer. You’ll have a great time and learn a lot.” - Linda Rising The authors have combined their years of experience in different roles and organisations to write an uncomplicated and experiential book for all professionals who already work or wish to work as part of an agile team. The success of a product happens when bringing together a group of people, with different talents and skills, to work as a high-performing ...

We live in a world where respect, gratitude, and appreciation have been replaced by efficiency, dismissiveness, and even fear of genuine connection. Sometimes, we don't stare up from our screens and devices long enough to realize there is even another person on the other side of the tweet or email. "Is anybody out there?" One thing is for sure: This speed of life has taken a toll on our basic use of good manners and etiquette. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the decline of professional business communications.