Work Life Management

An Avid Reader Press book. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader. In 1975, Ray Dalio founded an investment firm, Bridgewater Associates, out of his two-bedroom apartment in New York City. Forty years later, Bridgewater has made more money for its clients than any other hedge fund in...

The New York Times-bestselling authors of Switch and Made to Stick offer a fascinating tour through the workings of our minds to reveal how to make smarter decisions. Research in psychology has revealed that our decisions are disrupted by an array of biases and irrationalities. We're...

What if being present, focused, and calm wasn’t a personality trait but a brain state? Life Explained is a book about the brain and how it actually works under modern pressure. Drawing from applied neuroscience for performance, Dr. Izzy Justice explains why so many high-functioning people feel overwhelmed, exhausted, distracted, or mentally foggy, even when life looks successful on the outside. This is not another entry in generic brain health books or stress management self-help. It is a grounded, science-based exploration of brain activity, brain structure and function, and how stress, ...

THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER! A timeless business classic, Who Moved My Cheese? uses a simple parable to reveal profound truths about dealing with change so that you can enjoy less stress and more success in your work and in your life. It would be all so easy if you had a map to the Maze. If...

Reclaim your time, boost your productivity, and create the work-life balance you’ve always wanted, even if your days feel chaotic and overwhelming! Are you constantly juggling endless tasks, back-to-back meetings, overflowing emails, family commitments, and looming deadlines? Do you wish you could finally find more hours in your day? Time Management For Everyone is a practical, actionable guide designed for busy people. Suitable for anyone who wants to take control of their time, reduce stress and achieve more without burning out.

Chefs across the globe have honed an incredible system for working with efficiency called mise-en-place. In this audiobook, Dan Charnas reveals how to use those principles in any kind of work, outside the kitchen. Work Clean spells out the 10 major principles of mise-en-place or putting in place...

* Adam Grant's # 1 pick of his top 20 books of the year This is not just an engrossing read--it's bursting with practical insights. Ozan Varol's dazzling debut might change how you approach problems. Houston, this book has solutions."―Adam Grant Rocket science is often celebrated as the...

★ Are You Living Your Dream? What If You Could Live the Life You Want by Making a Few, Simple Changes? ★ When we were young, we all had dreams of what our lives would look like when we got older. But for far too many people, those dreams dissolve into something that is at best mediocre. They go through the motions, and never reach their potential or accomplish their dreams. But here’s the deal: It’s never too late to get the life you want—both professionally and personally. Some people believe that you have to undergo a huge transformation to change yourself so you can change ...

The lack of personal accountability is a problem that has resulted in an epidemic of blame, victim- thinking, complaining, and procrastination. No organization—or individual—can successfully compete in the marketplace, achieve goals and objectives, provide outstanding service, engage in...

Organization doesn’t have to feel impossible, even with ADHD. If your days feel disorganized, your space feels cluttered, and routines never seem to stick, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: you can create calm, focus, and flow, without changing who you are. Whether you’re navigating ADHD yourself or supporting a loved one, this book gives you real, ADHD-friendly strategies to bring structure to your life, without the overwhelm. Inside, you’ll discover: 🧩 5 breakthrough strategies to turn clutter into clarity and chaos into calm 📦 Chunking + habit stacking to make ...

The 36 Stratagems is a unique collection of ancient Chinese proverbs commented as military tactics. As an adjunct to Sun Tzu's The Art of War, the 36 stratagems illustrate a series of the most cunning and subtle tactics used in war and in politics, as well as in civilian life. The stratagems are broken down into 6 categories for the situations in which they are best used. They are: Winning Stratagems, Enemy Dealing Stratagems, Attacking Stratagems, Chaos Stratagems, Proximate Stratagems, Desperate Stratagems. Each category includes 6 stratagems (6 x 6 = 36). These stratagems can be combined...

The hardest parts of adult ADHD are not productivity problems. What keeps people up at 2 a.m. is the argument that started over something small and became enormous. The comment from your boss you have now replayed forty times. The statement you are afraid to open. The friendship you let dissolve because you kept meaning to reply. The low, persistent sense that you are failing at being a person, despite working harder than almost anyone you know. None of that is a focus problem. And that is what this book is about. Emotional dysregulation is not a side effect of ADHD. Many researchers now ...

Conflict Resolution Strategies for Work and Life gives you professional tips, tools, and insights to resolve friction with colleagues, partners, parents, and friends. Conflict is a normal part of life. In many cases, it's necessary to express unmet needs, communicate boundaries, and find common ground. But how do you do that without going off the rails or offending the other person? In the real world, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to resolving conflict.

New York Times bestselling author and award-winning educator Ron Clark applies his successful leadership principles to the business world in this effective and accessible guidebook, perfect for any manager looking to inspire and motivate his or her team. Includes a foreword by bestselling author...

Achieve confident connection and calm collaboration in just 30 days without changing your entire personality or sacrificing your boundaries. Do you ever wish you could keep your cool during tough conversations at work or at home, no matter how stressed or triggered you feel? Are you tired of repeating the same arguments, missing social cues, or feeling misunderstood by colleagues, friends, or your kids? Have past promises of “quick fixes” left you frustrated and doubting real change is possible for you? Then, you’re exactly who this book was written for. Emotional Intelligence at Work...

Bring Joy Back to Leadership—And Watch Your Team Thrive. Burnout is rampant. Employee disengagement is at an all-time high. Leaders are stuck between driving productivity and maintaining well-being—but what if the missing ingredient is joy? In Joyosity, leadership expert Jenn Whitmer presents a groundbreaking approach to workplace culture that prioritizes joy as a strategic advantage.

Are You a Highly Sensitive Person? Here's the Essential Course to Thrive in the World. Are you sensitive to bright lights, loud noises, strong smells, or coarse fabrics? Do other people’s moods and needs strongly affect you? On busy days, do you ever wish you could withdraw to a quiet, private...

Busy is not the same as productive. You already suspect that — this book shows you what to do about it. You answer messages all day, sit through every meeting, stay late when it matters. And the work that actually counts still is not done. The problem is not your discipline. It is how your day is built. This revised and expanded second edition of Work Smart in 1 Day keeps the promise of the original — short enough to read in a single day — and rebuilds everything else. Every claim is now backed by a named source. Three chapters are new. And the advice was written for people whose ...

Forget everything you’ve read in traditional self-help therapy. The truth? Most self-improvement motivation books are just productivity sermons in disguise. They promise clarity and success, but leave you anxious, burned out, and guilty for not “achieving your goals.” This book does the opposite. It’s not about chasing numbers—it’s about building a mindset that actually feels alive. Inside, you’ll find: Why goal-setting books set you up for failure (and how to escape the trap). A practical “vibe check” system to replace stress management books and endless journaling. ...

You are a leader. Not because you have a title, but because you wake up every day committed to the well-being and success of the important people in your life. Whether you're a manager, parent, teacher, coach, or CEO—you want better for the people you lead, and you're searching for a better way to get them there. For too long, the concepts of human potential, performance, and resilience have been needlessly complicated. Stephen de Groot shares a comprehensive model that makes it simple.