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Confidence Pocketbook: Little Exercises for a Self-Assured Life
by Gill HassonStop being a passenger in your own life. Believe in yourself and start driving! The Confidence Pocketbook is your take-everywhere guide to confidence and self-esteem. Packed with over 100 simple tips, techniques, ideas and suggestions, this book is your ultimate companion for facing life head-on — even during the most awkward or nerve-wracking moments. Whether you flounder in social situations, second-guess your every decision or doubt your own abilities, author Gill Hasson can help you live your life with confidence. Each page in this book presents a specific scenario in which confidence is key, and shows you the little ways in which you can act — and feel — more confident every day. Keep this guide with you as a constant reminder to believe in yourself; dip in for a quick bit of advice in tricky situations, or read and re-read the pages that hit closest to home. By making tiny yet impactful changes to your outlook, your habits and your attitude, you'll develop the confidence to cope with challenges and the optimism to say everything will turn out fine. Public speaking, job interviews, first dates, big projects, new opportunities — confidence is key to them all. This book shows you how to develop the confidence you need to succeed in all areas of life and feel good about yourself every single day. Handle life's difficulties with grace and style Access tailor-made advice for any situation on the spot Recognise your own shine and allow others to see it too Low self-esteem can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, so don't let it fester. If you can't see how capable you are, how can anyone else? Don't miss out on life — put the Confidence Pocketbook to work for you, and start taking on the world.
Connect Relate Motivate: Master Communication in Any Situation (Be Your Best)
by Rik RushtonCommunication has become one of the most puzzling paradoxes of our time. We live in a world that is hyper-connected; more plugged in, tuned in and turned on than ever before. Yet, social science confirms that more and more people feel isolated and disconnected from their communities and families. They feel overworked, underpaid, misunderstood and alone. This book is a fresh approach to tackle modern communication challenges, written for today's time poor reader; easily consumed in one sitting (one flight), or one night! This book is a holistic approach to professional and personal communication that will be a significant support in the boardroom, the living room and also the classroom. Despite the capability to be 'in touch' 24/7, many people are disengaged and disillusioned. Business leaders know the struggle to engage and empower a workforce that clocks in, then checks out. Parents know the challenges to connect with teenagers who text better than they talk! And how do you answer the most challenging question every partner dreads: "If you loved me you would know what's wrong?" These are all painful experiences that this book delivers proactive solutions to connect (and protect) these important relationships through better communication. This is vital if you are a business leader, parent or in a loving relationship. This book is a 'map for leaders' who want to harness the power of communication to influence their projects, their ideas, their teams and clients; for parents that seek better relationships with their kids and or loved ones. In this book you will discover in seven easy to read chapters: Compelling reasons to get great at communicating. A path to incredible personal growth.
Connecting Like Jesus
by Tony Campolo Darling Mary AlbertA hands-on resource for all Christians who want to communicate with more passion and power. Tony Campolo and Mary Albert Darling have teamed up to explore the dynamic connection that occurs when spirituality/spiritual practices are combined with effective communication practices. Churches and other religious organizations depend on the ability of their leaders and members to communicate (speak, teach, and preach) within their congregations and beyond. This important, practical guide will reveal Campolo's preaching secrets and Darling's wise counsel as a professor of communication. Includes interviews with prominent Christian leaders and thinkers Written by two experts on the topic of communication and spirituality Tony Campolo is one of America's most remarkable and beloved Christian communicators This is a key resource written for any Christian who would like to become a more skilled and spiritually mature communicator.
Conquer the Chaos: The 6 Keys to Success for Entrepreneurs
by Clate MaskMake your small business work for you with this expert guide on entrepreneurship In the newly revised second edition of Conquer the Chaos, celebrated author and CEO of Keap, a world-leading provider of marketing automation software for small business, Clate Mask, delivers yet another incisive and exciting roadmap to entrepreneurial success for small business owners. The book offers six non-negotiable, must-have strategies for entrepreneurs, as well as an engaging mix of stories, quotes, anecdotes, and examples that highlight businesspeople who have successfully confronted and overcome the daunting challenges that accompany self-employment. You’ll also find: A brand-new section on lifecycle automation and work, as well as work-life balance as a business owner How to avoid becoming trapped by your business and, instead, find time, money, and freedom in your entrepreneurial journey Strategies to move beyond surviving in your small business and begin growing and evolvingAn extraordinary take on small business ownership and entrepreneurship from someone who’s been on the frontlines of a growing company, Conquer the Chaos is a must-have resource for anyone hoping to get more money, more enjoyment, and more flexibility out of their company.
Cool Down: Getting Further by Going Slower
by Steve PrenticeTap into the power that cool thinking generates—learn how going slower can actually help you get more done, faster. Before you check your wireless e-mail for the fourth time this hour, ask yourself, is this truly helping you get further ahead? Or is the pressure to address the immediate actually pushing you backwards? Cool Down takes a look at our innate and powerful addiction to high-speed activity, and shows how it is robbing us of the ability to think creatively and to connect with others (clients, colleagues, managers, and even family) just when we need to the most. Cool Down offers a provocative look at the value of slowing down in many aspects of our lives and demonstrates clearly that to get further ahead, faster, people do actually need to cool down. It's not about doing less; it's about achieving more by slowing down. Cool Down highlights the harmful effects of speed on productivity and reveals the value of slow in helping us to think clearly and prioritize more effectively. Cool Down is a fascinating look at the world of work, revealing how and why slow is the next tool of strategic advantage. Shows why and how to consciously step away from reactionism, pressure, and overload. Reveals the numerous ways in which cooling down will improve your potential and abilities--intellectually, emotionally, and creatively--making you more productive by going slower. Contains practical advice that will help you apply cool techniques to real-world situations: at work, on the road, and at home. Explains how to improve communication with your boss, your colleagues, and your family. Features lots of examples, practical tips, to-dos, and concepts that are memorable and easy to apply. Each end-of-chapter summary includes "Key Points to Take Away" and assessment questions to help you honestly observe and change your current habits. A complete approach to managing the pressures of life in a fast-paced world, Cool Down allows you to slow down so you can get ahead--and stay there.
Corporate Explorer: How Corporations Beat Startups at the Innovation Game
by Charles A. O'Reilly Andrew Binns Michael TushmanCorporate Explorers Transform Disruption Into Opportunity With This Proven Framework Innovation used to be seen as a game best left to entrepreneurs, but now a new breed of corporate managers is flipping this logic on its head. These Corporate Explorers have the insight, resilience, and discipline to overcome the obstacles and build new ventures from inside even the largest organizations. Corporate Explorers are part entrepreneurs, using innovation disciplines to jump start cutting-edge ideas, and part change leaders, capable of creating support for investment. They see that corporations already own the ideas, resources, and—critically—the talent to build new ventures. Companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Bosch, LexisNexis, and Analog Devices enable managers to put these assets to use and gain an upper hand over startups that threaten to disrupt them. Corporate Explorer is a guidebook to the practices that enable these managers to go from idea into action. It demonstrates how success is not only possible but may offer entrenched companies better odds than venture-capital backed startups. This actionable and proven framework explains how managers can become successful corporate innovators; it includes tools to: Learn how to apply innovation practices with greater discipline Turn great ideas into a full-time job as an innovation leader Experiment with and scale original business models Transform innovation programs into a thriving source of new business Attract, retain, and motivate entrepreneurial talent Energize employees by creating a realistic way to innovate These lessons come from the trailblazers of corporate innovation—Andrew Binns (Change Logic), Charles O'Reilly (Stanford Graduate School of Business), and Michael Tushman (Harvard Business School)—who have decades of experience helping entrepreneurial-minded executives activate employees to become Corporate Explorers. Entrepreneurs take notice—it's time for Corporate Explorers to set the pace and chart the course for disruption.
Counselling Skills For Dummies
by Gail EvansDiscover the practical skills for helping others. Whether you are considering becoming a counsellor, have to provide some form of counselling as part of your job, or are simply interested in communicating well, Counselling Skills For Dummies provides the perfect introduction to the practical basics of counselling. Starting with a thorough guide to the qualities, knowledge and skills needed to become a ‘listening helper’, the book goes on to provide a framework for a counselling session, helping you to successfully manage a potentially daunting process. Counselling Skills For Dummies, 2nd Edition: Illustrates how you can create a positive relationship between listener and speaker Teaches you how to structure a helping conversation Explains how asking the right questions are important to the progression of the relationship between speaker and listener Shows how you can better understand yourself, which is a crucial step in ensuring that you break down your own barriers to listening
Courage, Clarity, and Confidence: Redefine Success and the Way You Work
by Gala JacksonBuild a successful career with authenticity, confidence, and boldness The career roadmap every woman has been searching for is finally here! In Courage, Clarity, and Confidence: Redefine Success and the Way You Work, accomplished Executive Career and Leadership Development Coach Gala Jackson delivers a comprehensive playbook to help women reconnect with, or meet for the very first time, the strongest, boldest, and most courageous version of themselves. In her book, readers will explore their professional and personal journey; utilizing Gala’s ASCEND practice, readers will be able to define authentically aligned success and learn how to pursue it. The author shares her experiences and anecdotes from clients to demonstrate what is possible for women when they ditch the traditional patriarchal job search and career advancement methodologies that only benefit men. She also provides thought-provoking exercises throughout the book designed to equip you with how to build a future for yourself with courage, clarity, and confidence, even amid the challenging landscape of women and work. The book includes how to: Confidently embody the strongest, boldest, most courageous version of yourself to establish a career with flow and freedom Align your professional and personal identities for a new, empowering future without limitations Identify the power of your own voice and no longer minimize its value in or outside of the workplace Create and own your definition of success while leveraging your past and present professional experiences to achieve it Courage, Clarity, and Confidence is the professional guidebook for women searching for a tangible, practical, and action-oriented career roadmap that helps women cultivate their vision and voice and then guides them through how to harness their power to make it an everyday reality.
The Courage Playbook: Five Steps to Overcome Your Fears and Become Your Best Self
by Gus LeeA practical pathway to a meaningful life and courageous leadership In The Courage Playbook: Five Steps to Overcome Your Fears and Become Your Best Self, Gus Lee, bestselling author and leadership expert, delivers an astonishing reveal that with moral courage, we can overcome our fears. This is a practical guide to gaining your courage to live rightly, treat others without bias and lead inspirationally. Readers will acquire Five Steps to Courage, 3 NO’s, 3 GO’s and Courageous Communication Plays. These lend deeper meaning to life, strengthen our character, improve relationships and allow us to help others for the common good. They lead to contentment, love and even happiness. The Playbook is a practical, behavior-based “Other-Help” guide that equips us more effectively than the worried “self-help” approach. The Courage Playbook includes: Skills and strategies for healthfully and authentically deploying courage in your life Ways to actually solve tough moral problems and conflicts at their root cause, genuinely help others, model strength and close the “Courage Gap” Methods for courageous and inspirational communication and leadership for all manner of situations – professionally, personally, relationally and organizationally Designed for people in all circumstances, to include young professionals, executives and leaders, The Courage Playbook belongs on the desks and libraries of business organizations, government agencies, healthcare, education, non-profits, military units, public safety organizations and on the bedside table of all people who want a seriously effective pathway to deeply improve themselves.
Crazy Busy: Keeping Sane in a Stressful World
by Thijs LaunspachAbolish stress. Rediscover joy. Replenish your energy. In Crazy Busy acclaimed psychologist Thijs Launspach examines why we often work ourselves to the bone and what we can do to prevent this. He explains how to cope with stress and create more peace and calm in your life. He draws on the latest scientific knowledge, the methods used by experts and the stories told by those who have learned the hard way what stress can do to both body and mind. All to provide you with the answer to the question: how can you free yourself from a life of stress? A full diary and no time to think; the feeling that you are always playing catch-up and never quite hitting the mark: our lives today are almost invariably crazy busy. Being busy is one of the hallmarks of the modern era. But the pressure is taking its toll on us. The number of burnouts has risen dramatically over the past ten years. In fact, it has now reached epidemic proportions: approximately one in seven of all workers suffers badly from stress or has been forced to take a break from work because of stress-related complaints. And even if you don&’t reach the actual burnout stage, stress can still make your life a lot less enjoyable. Why are our lives so hectic? Have we all become workaholics? Why are we so susceptible to FOMO (the Fear Of Missing Out)? And most importantly, what can you do to cope with the stress in your life and prevent a burnout? Do you find yourself rushing to get things finished more than once a week? Do others often offer you well-intentioned advice on &‘how to slow things down a little&’. Do you ever suspect that the stress you feel prevents you from being as happy as you would like to be? Are you more addicted to your smartphone than you would care to admit? Is it the first thing you reach for when you wake up in the morning? Do you often find yourself longing to stop and take a break from it all?If your answer to one or more of these questions is &‘Yes&’, then this is the book for you.
The Creative Contrarian: 20 "Wise Fool" Strategies to Boost Creativity and Curb Groupthink
by Roger von OechTackle your thorniest problems using the Wise Fool’s savvy Strategies! The Wise Fool is the archetypal contrarian known for his creativity, irreverence, and humor. He looks at life in unorthodox ways and pushes back against the status quo. Throughout history, powerful decision-makers (Egyptian pharaohs, Chinese emperors, Persian sultans, and European kings) consulted Wise Fools to question the assumptions that kept them mired in stale and obsolete solutions. In The Creative Contrarian, best-selling author (A Whack on the Side of the Head), speaker, and toy designer (Ball of Whacks) Dr. Roger von Oech provides readers with a fully-illustrated “Wise Fool Guide” to challenge established procedures and engage in creative thinking. Roger shows how to gain the confidence to speak up in “groupthink” situations — and boldly present a different perspective. From laughing at your most beloved ideas to test their validity to adding constraints to problems to reveal new solutions, he offers a framework for creativity that works in business, design, education, and anywhere new ideas are required — and appreciated! Employing a wealth of stories and examples, The Creative Contrarian presents 20 Wise Fool Strategies: Some offer ideas to enhance your creativity (“Reverse Your Perspective,” “Look for Ambiguity,” and “Kiss a Favorite Idea Goodbye”) Some provide tips on how to break away from the herd (“Buck the Crowd,” “Flex Your Risk Muscle,” and “Seek Other Right Answers”) And still others convey prudent warnings in an unpredictable world (“Exercise Humility,” “Imagine Unintended Outcomes,” and “Develop a Thick Skin”) Together, these jewels of insight will help you see things from the Wise Fool’s perspective! As the Wise Fool puts it: “Nothing is more dangerous than an idea when it’s the only one you have”; and “Every ‘right’ idea eventually becomes the ‘wrong’ one.” The Creative Contrarian: 20 “Wise Fool” Strategies to Boost Creativity and Curb Group think is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking fresh solutions to common problems at the office, in the classroom, or at home.
Creative Thinking For Dummies
by David CoxCreative thinking made easyBeing creative can be tough - and trying to come up with great ideas under pressure can leave the great ideas under wraps! Creative Thinking For Dummies helps you apply creative thinking techniques to everything you touch, whether it's that novel you have inside you or the new business idea you've had that will make you the next hot entrepreneur ??? or anything in between.Creative Thinking For Dummies is a practical, hands-on guide packed with techniques and examples of different ways to think creatively. It covers a range of techniques, including brainstorming, lateral thinking, mind mapping, synectics, drawing and doodling your way to great ideas, meditation and visualization, word and language games, and divergent thinking.See the world in a different way, and realise that you are surrounded by creative inspirationBrainstorm new ideas successfully and try out some lateral thinking exercisesOpen your mind to a new way of thinking and nail down those great ideasDiscover creative thinking techniques using games, words, drawings, and storytellingLet creativity enhance all aspects of your life, whether developing your personal skills, becoming more professionally effective, or using creative thinking techniques to help your children develop their creative mindsYou'll soon discover that everybody, including you, has a wealth of creative potential within--you just need to tap into it!
Creative Visualization For Dummies
by Robin NixonThe secret to getting exactly what you want from life -- from the man who has!A businessman who has built up, owned and sold software companies, a nightclub, a bed and breakfast (plus a couple of alehouses), author Robin Nixon knows that worldly success has little to do with the world. It begins with one's self--and one's deepest thoughts. When altered, your thoughts have the ability to impact your behavior and immediate universe, and, indeed, your destiny. Known as "Creative Visualization," this powerfully simple tool has adherents as well known as Oprah Winfrey. In Creative Visualization For Dummies, Robin Nixon gives you the practical tools for pinpointing your goals, becoming more assertive and self-confident, and increasing energy levels and creativity--while on a new journey of self-fulfillment.Includes useful visualization techniques and exercises that help you tune into the mind/body connectionOffers psychological approaches that allow you to take real steps towards success and happinessFor those interested in finding a new direction or finally creating their own luck, this tell-all guide--from the man who's capitalized on its secrets--will offer an inspiring game plan for a new beginning.
Cultivate: The Six Non-Negotiable Traits of a Winning Team
by Walter Bond Antoinette BondRecruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team Cultivate: The Six Non-Negotiable Traits of a Winning Team is a robust and empowering narrative about three corporate team leaders discovering how to build a high-performing team. Over the course of the story, you’ll follow these frustrated leaders as they take an introspective look into their own flaws, strengths, fears, habits, and shortcomings and learn firsthand how they impact their teams’ cultures. The authors demonstrate how leaders build the cultures they work in and explain why it’s up to them to manage and improve it. The book is packed with tried-and-true teamwork fundamentals that are simple to understand and apply. Readers will also find: Explanations of why companies are struggling to recruit, develop, and retain strong teams Practical and applicable tips for employee and team member retention Explorations of the six traits of high-performing teams that are the signature of all elite business unitsA can’t-miss journey through the fundamentals of recruiting, building, and maintaining a high-performing team in your own organization, Cultivate will earn a place in the libraries of executives, managers, and other business leaders struggling to adapt to the human resources and retention challenges posed by the new economy. In business, Winning, Losing, or Championship organizations are totally dependent on a leader’s ability to CULTIVATE!
Curve Benders: How Strategic Relationships Can Power Your Non-linear Growth in the Future of Work
by David NourA personal growth roadmap guiding you into the future of relationships in work, life, play, and giving Curve Benders is a personal growth roadmap. It will guide you through the complicated intersection of work, life, play, and giving. Countless new forces will shape the future, so the strategic relationships we form in these areas of life are, of necessity, changing. This book will show you how to move into the future and dramatically alter your growth trajectory in both its direction and ultimate destination. David Nour, the author of Relationship Economics and a top thought leader on business relationships, has identified 15 forces that will heavily influence what we do and how and where we engage our current and prospective relationships to create value and make a difference in the lives of others. This book aims to provide you with a step-by-step guide for personal, professional, and organizational growth. The author highlights how certain relationships enable a non-linear growth trajectory. These relationships, in addition to augmenting what we can accomplish, often shape who we become. These relationships are “curve benders,” and this book will show you who and where they are, how to find and engage them, and, equally valuable, how you can become a curve bender to impact the lives and livelihoods of others profoundly. Gain insight into the value of your current strategic relationships and how they help you achieve your work, life, and giving goals Reconceptualize relationships to identify the people with the power, not only to help you achieve but to change who you become Learn how to become a “curve bender” who makes an outsized impact in the lives of others Become better at finding and engaging people, navigating the 15 forces that are reshaping our world This book is about strategic relationship planning, personal growth, and, ultimately, about you. Read Curve Benders to launch yourself into your best future.
Cut the Noise: Better Results, Less Guilt
by Chris HelderCut through the mental noise of modern life and move one step closer to true happiness The quest for perfection and the sheer volume of “noise” and guilt in modern life can be crushing on even the most put-together person. With Cut the Noise, author and popular keynote speaker Chris Helder will show you how to cut through the noise, release yourself from guilt and stop seeking perfection so that you can focus on what you really want and what really matters. Told through two fables, you'll learn how to cut out the things in your life that are not useful, deal with the obstacles that get in your way, prioritise what is really important and give yourself permission to make the most of every situation with less guilt. See the world in a new way and move closer to what you really want by embracing the book’s accessible principles Move beyond guilt by learning key concepts, including that most of what we worry about will never happen Clearly find out what is preventing your success so you can deal with it and focus on the things that truly matter Follow the book’s easy-to-read fable format and discover where to take your life from here For those who want to take back their lives from the constant noise and expectations of modern life, Cut the Noise is the important first step on the journey.
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.
Das letzte Geheimnis von "Zero Limits": Auf der Suche nach Wundern mit der Ho'oponopono-Methode
by Joe VitaleDieses neue Buch beginnt dort, wo das vorherige Buch, "Zero Limits", endete. "Zero Limits" präsentierte einen einmaligen Selbsthilferatgeber, welcher gestressten, überarbeiteten Menschen half, Hindernisse in ihrem Leben zu überwinden und ihre Ziele zu erreichen. Es war das erste Buch, welches die uralte hawaiianische Heilmethode Ho'oponopono erklärte, und lehrt, Verantwortung für uns und andere zu übernehmen. Es weist jedem Leser den Weg zur Vollkommenheit. "Das letzte Geheimnis von 'Zero Limits'" führt Ho'oponopono weiter, erzählt neue Geschichten, offenbart neue Prozesse, zeigt neue Erlebnisse auf und enthüllt die vierte Stufe des Erwachens. Es lehrt die spirituelle Reinigung, um den Geist von unwichtigen Gedanken zu befreien, und wie man durch die im ersten Buch gelehrten Mantras "Es tut mir leid", "Bitte verzeih mir", "Ich liebe dich" und "Ich danke dir" jede Herausforderung des Lebens meistern kann. Ergänzt ist "Das letzte Geheimnis von 'Zero Limits'" durch zahlreiche Bonusanhänge, wie Fragen und Antworten zu Ho'oponopono, einem ausführlichen Interview mit Joe Vitale und Antworten auf Fragen, die das erste Buch aufgeworfen hat.
Das Little Black Book der Schlagfertigkeit: Treffsicher, pfiffig und charmant auf Partys, in Beruf und Co. (Little Black Books (Deutsche Ausgabe))
by Carolin LüdemannLady Astor war eine britische Politikerin, die für ihre Wortgefechte mit Sir Winston Churchill bekannt war. Sie schleuderte eines Tages wutentbrannt dem damaligen Premierminister entgegen: "Sir Winston, wenn ich Ihre Frau wäre, würde ich Ihnen Gift in den Tee schütten." Winston Churchill antwortete daraufhin trocken: "Wenn ich Ihr Mann wäre, würde ich ihn trinken." Geht es Ihnen auch oft so: Sie befinden sich in einem Gespräch und Ihr Gegenüber verpasst Ihnen eine verbale Ohrfeige. Und Sie? Sie bleiben stumm, weil Ihnen keine passende Erwiderung einfällt. Erst Minuten oder Stunden später, kommt die zündende Idee: "Das hätte ich doch darauf sagen können! Mist!" Damit sind Sie nicht allein. Den wenigsten Menschen fällt immer dann, wenn sie eine schlagfertige Antwort am nötigsten hätten, ein intelligenter Konter ein. Mit diesem Little Black Book herrscht in Ihrem Gehirn nie wieder gähnende Leere. Mit einfachen Strategien zeigt Carolin Lüdemann, wie Sie auf unerwartete Situationen und dumme Sprüche angemessen, höflich, souverän und schnell reagieren können - bestenfalls noch witzig und charmant.
Das Little Black Book vom Smalltalk: Die Kunst der lockeren Plauderei (Little Black Books (Deutsche Ausgabe))
by Carolin Lüdemann"Reden Sie ein bisschen über Wetter, Kultur, Sport und tagesaktuelle Ereignisse - der Rest ergibt sich!" ist eine gern gehörte Devise, wenn es um Small Talk geht. Doch nun einmal Hand aufs Herz: Wir alle haben bereits die Erfahrung machen müssen, dass es sich irgendwie nicht so ergibt, wie es sich angeblich ergeben soll. Entweder uns fehlen die Worte oder wir beherzigen den Fahrplan "Wetter - Kultur - Sport" so genau, dass wir nur nichtssagende Floskeln verwenden - mit dem Ergebnis, dass sich die Gesprächspartner austauschbar und keineswegs individuell wahrgenommen fühlen. Es ist also an der Zeit, andere Ansätze im Small Talk zu wählen. Dabei möchte dieser kleine Ratgeber von Carolin Lüdemann behilflich sein. Er zeigt auf, wie man Gespräche sympathisch initiiert, welche Themen wirklich am besten funktionieren und beschreibt die unverrückbaren Prinzipien der Small-Talk-Kommunikation. Er skizziert ebenso die Tücken nonverbaler Kommunikation und gibt Aufschluss, worüber die Menschen am liebsten reden würden, wenn wir sie nur reden lassen könnten.
Das Little Black Book zum Gluck: 77-1/2 Tipps, die glücklich machen (Little Black Books (Deutsche Ausgabe))
by Bea EngelmannEin kleines Buch zum Glücklichsein - Bea Engelmann liefert 77 1/2 Tipps und Glücksstrategien für den täglichen Gebrauch. "Das Little Black Book zum Glück" ist ein ideales Geschenk zur Inspiration und für mehr Lebensfreude. Beispiele für die enthaltenen Tipps sind: Dankbarkeit leben, Hilfsbereitschaft praktizieren, mit Optimismus durchs Leben gehen, glückliche Beziehungen führen, Lebensfreude empfinden, Lebensträume verwirklichen, Vergebung üben, Glück im Alltag, Freizeit gestalten, die eigene Stadt entdecken, mal etwas Verrücktes tun etc. Außerdem erfährt der Leser Spannendes und Unterhaltsames zum Thema Glück: Was ist Glück? Warum ist es so wichtig für uns?
Declutter Your Life: How Outer Order Leads to Inner Calm
by Gill HassonTake back your space, your time and your mind to live your authentic life. You have too many commitments in your life and too much stuff in your home. It's no wonder you feel overwhelmed and stressed out. You don't need to just throw out a few bits and bobs; you need to declutter your life! Our homes and workspace are a mirror of what's happening inside us, Declutter Your Life explains how you can change your relationship with the things you own. Instead of being weighed down with objects and possessions that keeps you stuck in the past, you can learn to think about your things in a new light; in a way that's constructive and helpful to you. There are plenty of ideas, advice, tips and techniques to help you. You'll discover how outer order leads to inner calm. Declutter Your Life explains how the principles and steps taken to clear and simplify your living space can improve not just your home but also other aspects of your life; your work, relationships and general wellbeing. An ordered environment leads to ordered thinking. When you stop allowing your life to revolve around things that don't matter, you instantly gain the time, space and energy to focus on the things that do. Declutter Your Life will help you to: Let go of guilt and get rid of the emotional baggage that keeps you stuck in the past Feel less overwhelmed and stressed Clear out your unnecessary commitments Simplify and improve your work life Declutter your relationships Simple living doesn't end at home. Declutter Your Life shows you how to reclaim your space, your time and your mind to achieve the life you want to live.
Den inneren Schweinehund bändigen für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Eva KalbheimEs ist gar nicht so einfach, am Ball zu bleiben und durchzuhalten mit dem, was man sich vorgenommen hat. Wenn der innere Schweinehund sich meldet, ist die Durchsetzung auch ganz alltäglicher Vorhaben und Ziele mit einer gehörigen Portion Selbstüberwindung und reichlich Kraftaufwand verbunden. Die Autorin Dr. Eva Kalbheim zeigt, wie es geht, ohne dass man sich nur quält, und es sogar Spaß machen kann, die eigene Komfortzone zu verlassen. Zunächst einmal erfahren die Leser anhand von Checklisten und Fragebogen, ob sie eher Aufschieber oder Hinkrieger sind und ob sie eher auf prompten Lustgewinn aus sind oder eine Langzeitplanung vorziehen. Denn wer nicht weiß, wie er handelt und warum er so handelt, kann sein Handeln auch nicht ändern. Die Autorin erklärt, wie man positives Denken und eine realistische Planung unter einen Hut bekommt, wie wichtig es ist, auf seine innere Stimme zu hören, wie man lösungsorientiert denkt, statt in einer Problemtrance zu verharren und wie man sich von Niederlagen nicht unterkriegen lässt. Zahlreiche Übungen helfen, den inneren Schweinehund in seine Schranken zu weisen und die Aufschieberitis endlich zu überwinden.
Depression For Dummies (For Dummies Ser.)
by Laura L. Smith Charles H. Elliott"What do you have to be depressed about?" Bet you've heard that one before. Or how about, "You're depressed? Just get over it!" Easier said than done, right? Or here's a favorite, "They have a pill for that now, you know." Unfortunately, such naïve armchair psychology rarely works for someone suffering from the very real plight of depression. All it does is seek to trivialize depression and characterize depressed people as "whiners" who have nothing better to do than to "complain about their lives." But the truth is, depression is a very real problem. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that, on any given day, 121 million people worldwide suffer from depression. And depression rates continue to increase – for example, kids exhibit depression at nearly ten times the rate of previous generations. Theories abound as to why depression rates are increasing, but regardless of the cause, this scourge continues to rob its victims of happiness, joy, and the capacity to give and receive love. So why Depression For Dummies, when there's already a glut of self-help books on the market peddling so-called cures and remedies for depression? Because this book satisfies the need for a straight-talking, no-nonsense resource on depression. The only agenda of Depression For Dummies is to present you with the facts on depression and explain the options for dealing with it. Rest assured, this is no infomercial in a yellow and black cover. Here's just a sampling of what you'll find in Depression For Dummies: Demystifying the types of depression Discovering what goes on in the body of a depressed person Detecting and diagnosing depression Seeking help through therapy and medication Modifying depressed behavior and solving life's headaches Dealing with depression resulting from grief and relationship issues Cutting through the hype of alternative treatments for depression Moving beyond depression: Avoiding relapses and pursuing a happy life Top Ten lists on getting rid of a your bad mood and helping your kids and other family members out of depression So, whatever your level of depression – whether you suffer from occasional bouts or you find yourself seriously debilitated by depression – Depression For Dummies can give you the insight and tools you need to once again find enjoyment and happiness in life. All it takes is one step.
Depression For Dummies (For Dummies Ser.)
by Laura L. Smith Charles H. ElliottThe good news on beating the blues Do you want the good, the bad, or the best news first? OK, the bad news is that an estimated 264+ million people worldwide suffer from a depressive illness. The good news is that we know how to defeat these illnesses better than ever before using a growing range of highly effective psychotherapies, medications, and other therapeutic methods that are improving all the time. And the best news: because of these advances, the majority of people no longer need to suffer the debilitating—and sometimes dangerous—effects of long-term depressive illness. The new edition of Depression For Dummies shows how you can make this happen for you by providing the latest and best information on how to banish the noonday demon and bring the sunshine back into your world. In this friendly, cheerful, no-nonsense guide, leading clinical psychologists Laura L. Smith and Charles H. Elliot give you the straight talk on what you face and proven, practical advice on how to punch back and win. Showing you how to know your enemy, they demystify common types of depression, explain its physical effects, and help identify the kind you have. Armed in this way, you can take firmer steps toward the lifestyle changes—as well as therapy or medication—that will put you back in control. Learn about different forms of depression Build simple, daily habits into your life that help banish the blues Understand conventional, alternative, and experimental therapies Move on: avoid relapses and stay happy! Whatever your level of depression—occasional bouts or long-term—this book gives you the insight, the tools, and the inner strength and persistence to put enjoyment back in your life.