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Ask More: The Power of Questions to Open Doors, Uncover Solutions, and Spark Change
by Wolf Blitzer Frank SesnoWhat hidden skill links successful people in all walks of life? What helps them make smart decisions? The answer is surprisingly simple: They know how to ask the right questions at the right time.Questions help us break down barriers, discover secrets, solve puzzles, and imagine new ways of doing things. But few of us know how to question in a methodical way. Emmy-award-winning journalist and media expert Frank Sesno aims to change that with Ask More.From questions that cement relationships, to those that help us plan for the future, each chapter in Ask More explores a different type of inquiry. By the end of the book, you'll know what to ask and when, what you should listen for, and what you can expect as the outcome. Packed with illuminating interviews, the book explains:How the Gates Foundation used strategic questions to plan its battle against malariaHow turnaround expert Steve Miller uses diagnostic questions to get to the heart of a company's problemsHow NPR's Terry Gross uses empathy questions to dig deeperHow journalist Anderson Cooper uses confrontational questions to hold people accountableHow creative questions animated a couple of techie dreamers to brainstorm UberBoth intriguing and inspiring, Ask More shows how questions convey interest, feed curiosity, and reveal answers that can change the course of both your professional and personal life.
The C Student's Guide to Success
by Ron BliwasA very practical, step-by-step guide to career success for those who lack top grades or family connections. Some people graduate from college, and employers covet them: They are the best and the brightest, with stellar grades and great connections, able to land their dream jobs with major corporations right after school. This book is not for those people. In The C Student's Guide to Success, leading advertising executive-and former C student-Ron Bliwas presents a program of ten can't-fail principles for climbing to the top using your brains and talents-rather than family connections or fancy degrees. Bliwas uses real-world stories of business leaders, revealing how they identified and overcame their own weaknesses, and vaulted ahead of peers who had money and family connections. In surveying the come-from-behind success stories of his subjects, Bliwas provides creative, insightful, down-to-earth advice for new graduates, the recently employed, and those with a few false starts under their belt. In ten simple chapters, Bliwas teaches you how to: _ Make the most of many mentors _ Trust your instinct _ Strive to be a better person than employee _ Take responsibility seriously _ Master the art of purposeful learning _ Take advantage of unexpected opportunities _ Sell what you believe _ Go where the stars aren't _ Be a smart risk-taker _ Overcome straight-line thinking Bliwas encourages readers to embrace unconventional strategies, unexpected opportunities, and their own instincts, and to realize that opportunities for career growth exist everywhere-not just on the traditional path to job advancement.
The C Student's Guide to Success
by Ron BliwasA very practical, step-by-step guide to career success for those who lack top grades or family connections. Some people graduate from college, and employers covet them: They are the best and the brightest, with stellar grades and great connections, able to land their dream jobs with major corporations right after school. This book is not for those people. In The C Student's Guide to Success, leading advertising executive-and former C student-Ron Bliwas presents a program of ten can't-fail principles for climbing to the top using your brains and talents-rather than family connections or fancy degrees. Bliwas uses real-world stories of business leaders, revealing how they identified and overcame their own weaknesses, and vaulted ahead of peers who had money and family connections. In surveying the come-from-behind success stories of his subjects, Bliwas provides creative, insightful, down-to-earth advice for new graduates, the recently employed, and those with a few false starts under their belt. In ten simple chapters, Bliwas teaches you how to: _ Make the most of many mentors _ Trust your instinct _ Strive to be a better person than employee _ Take responsibility seriously _ Master the art of purposeful learning _ Take advantage of unexpected opportunities _ Sell what you believe _ Go where the stars aren't _ Be a smart risk-taker _ Overcome straight-line thinking Bliwas encourages readers to embrace unconventional strategies, unexpected opportunities, and their own instincts, and to realize that opportunities for career growth exist everywhere-not just on the traditional path to job advancement.
The Power of Heart: When and How to Get Out of Your Brain
by Amy BlochThe secret to a good life is not what you think. Most of us have been raised to believe that we can solve any problem if we think about it hard enough. We spend years honing our intellect, knowing that our brains are our best line of defense against whatever roadblocks life throws us. But each and every one of us has a secret weapon to call upon when brainpower isn’t enough, and that is Heart. Amy Bloch discovered the power of heart quite by accident. An accomplished psychiatrist, fully in control of her professional and family life, Amy was dealt what she thought was a devastating, insurmountable set-back when her daughter Emily was born with a severe brain malformation. Amy tried desperately to “fix” Emily, and exhausted herself in her efforts to deal with the “problem” using her intellect, going at it brain-first—the default way we tend to approach challenges in our society. Emily, on the other hand, lives completely heart-first: she simply doesn’t have the capabilities to approach life brain-first. Yet to Amy’s initial surprise—and ultimately, to her great admiration—Emily is remarkably happy and successful. The Power of Heart is the distillation of what Emily taught Amy—lessons that are applicable to anyone’s life. Learning to be Emily’s mom and observing how Emily approaches life prompted a radical change in Amy’s life. It also transformed her work with patients in her professional practice, where she witnessed over and over again how getting out of brain and into heart made life deeper and richer, less stressful, and more meaningful. While the brain is amazing, powerful, and useful, it does come with limitations. There’s some stuff the brain just doesn’t know, which is where heart comes in. Tapping into heart helps your brain perform better, and makes you stronger and smarter than you will ever be trusting only your brain. Heart will allow you to live with uncertainty; find strength, resilience, courage, and persistence in tough times; cast off self-criticism and doubt, and have a lot more confidence and fun. The Power of Heart is for readers of all ages and walks of life who are ready to move beyond the brain-first strategy, and embrace heart as well.
The Complete Murphy's Law: A Definitive Collection
by Arthur BlochIF ANYTHING CAN GO WRONG, IT WILL! Now, everyone's favorite laughable laws- plus 100 brand-new additions-have been collected in a single, handy reference guide! Whether you're looking for a quotable quote for a speech, letter, toast or roast, you'll find miraculous revelations and unassailable observations on bureaucracy and business,hierarchy and humanity, sports and systems, academics, accounting and more! This compendium of classics is perfect for anyone who has ever experienced those frustrating, exasperating, aggravating and completely inescapable moments when anything that can go wrong will!
Listening to Your Inner Voice: Discover The Truth Within You And Let It Guide Your Way - A New Collection Of Affirmations And Meditations
by Douglas BlochListening to Your Inner Voice guides us in this quest by showing that the primary source of wisdom lies within us. This source of Divinity can provide guidance for our specific wants and needs, and it can help us to "follow our bliss. Listening to Your Inner Voice will assist you to:<P> * go within and find your sense of purpose<P> * consciously choose to express that purpose<P> * work with resistance and pain as the come up and release them<P> * let the universe direct and assist you<P> * reap the rewards of a joyful and peaceful life<P> This book is for anyone who is eager to live an abundant, inspired, and fulfilling life. The inner voice of truth is continually asking to be heard, guiding us to open doors we did not know even existed.
Words That Heal the Blues: Affirmations and Meditations for Living Optimally with Mood Disorders
by Douglas Bloch"Affirmations (positive self-statements) are a simple and time-proven way of redirecting the mind to accentuate the positive. When you turn your mind to something positive and life affirming, the negative has no place in your mind to dwell. It's as if the neurons literally light up a different pathway or circuit in the brain. The repetition of affirmations over time will change negative, fear-producing thoughts into positive, uplifting ones, thereby leading to a change in mood." -from the IntroductionEvery thought produces a neurochemical reaction that in turn affects the way we feel. With this in mind, author and counselor Douglas Bloch developed a daily program of self-care strategies to enhance one's mood. Based on his best-selling book WORDS THAT HEAL, WORDS THAT HEAL THE BLUES uses the power of daily affirmations to alleviate the painful symptoms of depression, anxiety, addiction, and other mood disorders. Each day includes a self-care lesson, a series of affirmations, and an activity to help transform the lesson into positive action. These healing words will comfort and inspire you to let go of fear and worry, and let wellness and harmony into your life, one day at a time. Includes a 30-day program for alleviating depression, anxiety, and negative thoughts and feelings, from the author of HEALING FROM DEPRESSION. According to the Surgeon General, 22 percent of all Americans experience a mental or emotional disorder in any given year, and 50 percent do so in their lifetime. Lessons include "Setting the Intention to Heal," "Letting Go of Worry," "Overcoming the Stigma of Depression," and "Finding Your Purpose." The original Words That Heal sold more than 85,000 copies and has been translated into five languages.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Everything Health Guide To Adult Bipolar Disorder: Reassuring Advice to Help You Cope
by Jon P BlochA Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.
Handling Difficult People
by Jon P. BlochLet's face it: Some people rub you the wrong way. It could be something they do, something they don't do--or you may not be able to put your finger on it. Handling Difficult People is an engaging, easy-to-read reference full of examples to aid you in dealing with the troublesome people in your life. With this practical guide, you'll develop the skills you need to handle anyone in any situation...and come out on top.
Handling Difficult People
by Jon P. BlochPractical advice for interacting with toxic personalities. At one point or another, you'll encounter someone who is inconsiderate, irate, or aggressive and you'll need to know how to effectively manage the situation. Handling Difficult People helps you deal with the toxic personalities in all areas of your life, including in the workplace, at home, and during everyday interactions. Inside, you'll find the strategies and tools you need to spot the ten most common personality types and information on why these people behave in such an irritating manner. This book also teaches you what you should do when you're confronted by a difficult person as well as how to avoid these types of people altogether. With the time-tested advice and techniques in Handling Difficult People, you'll confidently manage any toxic situation--and learn what you can do to help yourself.
Handling Difficult People: How to recognize, analyze, approach, and deal with difficult people
by Jon P BlochLet’s face it: Some people rub you the wrong way. It could be something they do, something they don’t do—or you may not be able to put your finger on it. Handling Difficult People is an engaging, easy-to-read reference full of examples to aid you in dealing with the troublesome people in your life. With this practical guide, you’ll develop the skills you need to handle anyone in any situation…and come out on top.
Handling Difficult People: Easy Instructions for Managing the Difficult People in Your Life
by Jon P BlochPractical advice for interacting with toxic personalities.At one point or another, you'll encounter someone who is inconsiderate, irate, or aggressive and you'll need to know how to effectively manage the situation. Handling Difficult People helps you deal with the toxic personalities in all areas of your life, including in the workplace, at home, and during everyday interactions. Inside, you'll find the strategies and tools you need to spot the ten most common personality types and information on why these people behave in such an irritating manner. This book also teaches you what you should do when you're confronted by a difficult person as well as how to avoid these types of people altogether.With the time-tested advice and techniques in Handling Difficult People, you'll confidently manage any toxic situation--and learn what you can do to help yourself.
Handling Difficult People
by Jon P. BlochMaster the art of dealing with difficult people Let's face it: Some people rub you the wrong way. It could be something they do, something they don't do-or you may not be able to put your finger on it. Handling Difficult People is an engaging, easy-to-read reference full of examples to aid you in dealing with the troublesome people in your life: * 10 Types of Difficult People Identify each testy archetype, from the Drama Queen to the Brick Wall. * Cause and Symptoms Background and reasoning explaining the behavior of each type of person. * Fight or Flight Subtle-and not-so-subtle-tactics for dealing with (or avoiding) difficult people in your life. * Levels of Difficulty Sometimes you work with the Snooty Snob. Other times you're related to him. There's a strategy for every level of connection. We all have to deal with difficult people sooner or later. With this practical guide, you'll develop the skills you need to handle anyone in any situation . . . and come out smelling like a rose.
The Bipolar Relationship
by Jon P. Bloch Bernard Golden Nancy RosenfeldReassuring yet realistic, Bloch, Golden, and Nancy Rosenfeld explain what's normal, what's not, what might change, and what definitely won't.
Manopause: Your Guide To Surviving His Changing Life
by Lisa Friedman Bloch Kathy SilvermanThere are countless books about menopause on the market. We’ve all accepted that women change at midlife. However, there is another much ignored change that affects hundreds of millions of women across the globe: manopause—the changes that all men go through starting at about age 40. <P><P>In this groundbreaking book, Lisa Friedman Bloch and Kathy Kirtland Silverman look at men’s changes from a new and uplifting perspective. Aimed at women, Manopause explores how biological and psychological factors collide with the societal pressures men face, and provides advice on how women can help themselves and their men move through and enjoy this sometimes challenging phase. <P><P>Laying out the commonly accepted rules of what it means to "be a man"—rules like "Your worth is only as great as your power, money, and status," "Push down your emotions," and "Always be aggressive and strong"—the authors explore how men strive to live up to these expectations, and how shouldering this burden becomes harder at midlife. Both physical changes and emotional realizations play in to men’s fear that they are losing their grip. And yet, as the authors explain, it is these very changes that can open the door to a far richer and more fulfilling life. <P><P>With a goal of creating greater understanding and compassion for the subject of manopause, Bloch and Silverman solidly ground readers with information about men’s changes before guiding them through a practical discussion of how to handle the outward effects they experience. They address emotional reactions, behavioral issues, hormone loss, sex and intimacy, and family and work relationships with an eye to how all can be immeasurably improved. By bringing this topic more into the public eye, they hope to help women and men everywhere learn to better alleviate the confusion, misunderstanding, and discontent of manopause.
The Shopping Diet
by Phillip Bloch"Stop me before I shop again!" When the clothing budget is tight, when you have to squeeze every dollar and stretch it further, it's time to go on The Shopping Diet. But don't worry! This diet won't deprive you of having a fashionable and up-to-date wardrobe--in fact, you will find exciting ways to look fantastic, make more of the clothes and accessories you already have, and come out ahead with the one thing that's always in style: more money in your wallet! Whether you're an impulse shopper, whether you shop out of boredom or other emotions, or if "the tough go shopping" has always been your motto, you may feel that you simply have to shop--that there are never enough clothes, or the right clothes, to make you feel complete, confident, and in control. But in tough economic times, there is a better way--a whole new lifestyle of evaluating your true wardrobe needs, making smart choices, and changing your spending habits from the inside out. The results? More time (no more Saturdays spent wandering the mall aimlessly), more space (your closet makeover will turn that priceless piece of real estate into your favorite go-to boutique!), and more cash (or, if you prefer, less credit card debt). Now that's being in control! Premiere celebrity stylist Phillip Bloch's unique and thought-provoking approach to looking great for less gives you fascinating insights and practical solutions to the very real problem of overspending that affects millions of people.
Das kleine Handbuch für den grenzenlosen Erfolg: 10 Strategien, um global erfolgreich zu arbeiten
by Susan Bloch Philip WhiteleyDie Welt wird immer globaler. Mittlerweile arbeitet man längst nicht mehr nur mit den USA zusammen, sondern streckt die Fühler in Richtung Asien, Lateinamerika und Afrika aus. Diese Entwicklung zeigt: "Arbeiten ohne Grenzen" ist kein kurzfristiger Trend, sondern wird sich in Zukunft noch stärker in der täglichen Arbeit niederschlagen. Doch sind wir darauf tatsächlich vorbereitet oder hätte man nicht doch manchmal gerne ein kleines Buch zum Nachschlagen oder zur Vorbereitung auf die nächste geschäftliche Reise ins Ausland? Das kleine Handbuch für den grenzenlosen Erfolg bietet 10 Strategien, um international erfolgreich zu arbeiten. Die Autoren haben dafür zahlreiche Interviews mit global operierenden Unternehmen und Managern geführt, die sowohl über Ihre Best Practices erzählen als auch höchst amüsant über diverse Fettnäpfchen berichten, in die sie auf dem Weg zum Global Worker gestolpert sind. Dabei beschränkt sich das Buch nicht auf die Betrachtung von Unterschieden zwischen Amerika und dem Rest der Welt, sondern geht gezielt auf alle Kontinente ein. Letztendlich gilt es, dem Leser den Sinn und die Logik nationaler Besonderheiten und Verhaltensweisen zu vermitteln, um die globale Zusammenarbeit zu optimieren, Risiken zu minimieren und Synergien zu ermöglichen.
Come to Your Senses: Demystifying the Mind-Body Connection
by Carolyn Bryant Block Stanley Block Joko BeckIn this newly revised edition of the award-winning Come to Your Senses: Demystifying the Mind-Body Connection, Dr. Stanley Block offers his Ten-Day Plan to optimize your life -- a breakthrough program that has helped people all over the world heal from post-traumatic stress syndrome, combat trauma, substance abuse, mental illness, pain, and depression. The easy-to-apply method uses Identity System "resting" techniques that enable you to recognize and defuse the self-defeating mental tug-of-war that exists in all of us. Learn how stress, fear, and thought activate the sympathetic nervous system with increased tension, pain, insomnia, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. By literally "coming to your senses" of taste, touch, smell, sight, and sound, you begin to control negative responses, free yourself from a paralyzed state of mind, and live a happy, balanced life. The response is amazing because the results are immediate -- ten days is all it takes -- Dr. Block's techniques take no time out of a busy schedule, they are simply incorporated into whatever activity you are engaged. Bridging the Identity System empowers you to work from your own strength and wisdom to deal with situations that arise in your life.
Keeping a Creative Sketchbook: Build Your Artistic Practice for a Joyfully Inspired Life
by Emma BlockAn inspiring creativity guide for keeping a sketchbook as an artistic practice, with techniques and sources of inspiration for experimenting, drawing, painting, and seeing the world through a colorful lens, from watercolor artist and author of The Joy of Watercolor Emma Block Keeping a sketchbook is a wonderfully rewarding pursuit for artists and hobbyists alike. Your sketchbook is a safe place to explore, experiment, try new things, record your progress, and sometimes mess up, and working in a sketchbook, particularly on location, is an innately mindful practice. You become completely focused on the things you are sketching or painting and completely immersed in the atmosphere of the place. In Keeping a Creative Sketchbook, Emma Block shares her own sketchbook practice and offers inspiring artist interviews and numerous techniques and practices for beginning or transforming your own. Packed with ideas and prompts to get started, this book helps overcome overwhelm and open a world of joyful creativity. With your sketchbook by your side, you can slow down, be present, notice the little things, enjoy the process, let go of perfectionism, and embrace the blank page, discovering rich new depths to your creativity and finding your artist mindset for inner peace.
The Thorn Necklace: Healing Through Writing and the Creative Process
by Francesca Lia Block Grant FaulknerFor devotees of Bird by Bird and The Artist's Way, a memoir-driven guide to healing through the craft of writingFrancesca Lia Block is the bestselling author of more than twenty-five books, including the award-winning Weetzie Bat series. Her writing has been called "transcendent" by The New York Times, and her books have been included in "best of" lists compiled by Time magazine and NPR. In this long-anticipated guide to the craft of writing, Block offers an intimate glimpse of an artist at work and a detailed guide to help readers channel their own experiences and creative energy. Sharing visceral insights and powerful exercises, she gently guides us down the write-to-heal path, revealing at each turn the intrinsic value of channeling our experiences onto the page. Named for the painting by Frida Kahlo, who famously transformed her own personal suffering into art, The Thorn Necklace offers lessons on life, love, and the creative process.
Be That Unicorn: Find Your Magic, Live Your Truth, and Share Your Shine
by Jenny BlockLearn to live life every day as your true, magnetic, magical self with this personal and practical guide by the author of Open.Being a unicorn means being true to your authentic self in every aspect of your life—at home, at work, and in relationships. It means having the confidence to share your shine every day, no matter what. When you’re good at being yourself, you’ll make other people feel good about being themselves, too. In Be That Unicorn, Jenny Block shows you how to stop hiding your truth and start finding your magic.Be That Unicorn shows you how to live your truth in so many ways, including:Parenting and taking care of the people you loveVolunteering your time and inspiring your communityLearning and growing into your best selfPlaying and loving with a full heart
O Wow: Discovering Your Ultimate Orgasm
by Jenny BlockWhat is an ultimate orgasm? An ultimate orgasm is your personal best orgasm. It doesn't leave anything at the table. It doesn't want anything more. It lasts as long as it lasts. It takes as long as it takes. It's as messy and loud or quiet and tidy as you like. It has no room for shame or apology. An ultimate orgasm comes from questioning, exploring, experimenting, with no concern for how society or religion or anything else defines sex or female orgasm. The ultimate orgasm belongs to you and only you and it is your responsibility to find it, to have it, and to keep it for as long as you want to live a fully sexually satisfying life. Want to know the secret to having the ultimate orgasm? Knowing your body and being in the zone. That's it. Lots of tips and tricks and ideas follow later in the book. But first and foremost, we have to empower ourselves to pleasure. No matter how much your partner is committed to your orgasm, you are the only one who can and should be responsible for your orgasm. There's no judgment. No right or wrong way. No bad orgasms.
The Ultimate Guide to Solo Sex
by Jenny BlockMasturbation is a many-splendored thing but even here, all of us can get into a comfortable rut. Take what can be really good to really great with Jenny Block's guide to getting in on with yourself. Whether you are happily coupled, on your own, poly, or demonstrating for your lover(s) your solo skills, Block has the very best advice on how to pleasure yourself masterfully and share the love. Replete with thorough research, Block's book covers the science of sex, wild and wonderful ideas for upping the ante, and lots of suggestions for use of toys. There are only one or two truly good books on the market about "sex for one" and those are years and even decades old. The Ultimate Guide to Solo Sex is sure to become the new classic that will show readers how to go from mundane to mind-blowing!
Kiss Your Ash Good-Bye!
by Joel BlockSo you want to stop smoking? Great idea! It is not an exaggeration to say that if you successfully stop smoking, it would be about the most important thing you could do for yourself these days. Stopping always provides benefits, no matter how much or how long you've smoked. If you are among the many (including me!) that have struggled with smoke cessation you will be armed with a manual that contains powerful weapons to defeat your smoking dependence. The tips and tactics in the manual are based on proven psychological strategies that work. Follow the easily applied tactics and the odds are in your favor, you have taken a critical step toward becoming smoke free.
Sex Comes First: 15 Ways to Help Your Relationship . . . Without Leaving Your Bedroom
by Joel D. Block Kimberly Dawn Neumann"He works too much." "She expects me to know what she's thinking." "We don't trust one another."There's a lot that gets in the way of a happy relationship-work, jealousy, and communication issues, just to name a few. However, one thing definitely brings a couple together: sex. Relationship experts Dr. Joel Block and Kimberly Dawn Neumann teach couples how to use sex to build and strengthen their relationship. This new approach shows couples how to use sexual intimacy to conquer obstacles outside the bedroom. The authors identify fifteen of the most common problems couples run into and offer their sexual solution to each one. Sex Comes First will leave everyone satisfied-in every way possible.