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Re-examining Success: Raising pupils’ examination performance at secondary school: systems, techniques, processes and partners (Practical Teaching)
by David HughesIt’s time to look at how to maximise examination success for your pupils and your school in a whole new way.While the examination performance of pupils can define a school’s success, schools have been less than systematic in preparing pupils to give their optimal performance. They focus too heavily on outcomes and too lightly on inputs to the learning process which influence performance. Whole school revision strategies, if they exist, are often curriculum knowledge based, and not designed to support and challenge individual pupils effectively.This book provides the research and practical insights required to radically review and remodel exam preparation provision with a view to ensuring more pupils, particularly those that are vulnerable, can perform to their potential. It explores recent knowledge acquisition and retention strategies, looks at reviewing pedagogical approaches across the curriculum, and addresses the need to work with pupils and parents in new ways. Most importantly it takes an ethical and mentally healthy approach to looking at effective exam preparation.Individual teachers or school leaders can use the book to enhance their current provision at a personal level, while headteachers can drive more radical change by implementing the strategies and approaches at a whole school level.
Transforming Performance at Work: The Power of Positive Psychology (Business in Mind)
by Sarah AlexanderA practical look at how positive psychology can transform performance at work, essential for anyone looking to both grow in their professional career and improve their well-being. It is equally appropriate for employees or for managers and leaders looking to increase performance in their teams and departments.Well-being at work should be more than just helping people feel okay. Positive psychology enables people to be more than okay and actually thrive at work. This book describes highly practical ideas and techniques that can be applied in the workplace at individual, team and organisational levels to increase positivity, boost engagement, develop strong working relationships, build purpose, enable a sense of accomplishment and grow resilience. It is packed with tools and tips to make a difference to your career, teams, organisations and daily working life, and demonstrates how ideas from positive psychology can help transform mindsets and drive the dual aims of performance and positivity.This book is an essential read for anyone looking to grow in their professional career while also improving their well-being and happiness, and for leaders who want to enable high performance at work but also want their teams to thrive and be happy.Part of the Business in Mind series.
Studying for your Social Work Degree (Critical Study Skills)
by Jane Bottomley Steven Pryjmachuk Patricia CartneyStudying for your Social Work Degree is PERFECT for anyone wanting to train to become a social worker. After reading this fully comprehensive guide you will understand: the structure and culture of HE, and how social work fits into it what to expect, and what will be expected of you, as a university student teaching and assessment methods within social work, so that you can perform to the best of your ability in an academic environment how to manage your social work studies in an effective way and make the most of the resources available to you. The books in our Critical Study Skills series will help you gain the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to achieve your goals. They provide support in all areas important for university study, including institutional and disciplinary policy and practice, self-management, and research and communication. Packed with tasks and activities to help you improve your learning, including learner autonomy and critical thinking, and to guide you towards reflective practice in your study and work life. Uniquely, this book is written by an experienced social work lecturer and an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) lecturer.
Staying Mentally Healthy During Your Teaching Career (Positive Mental Health)
by Jonathan Glazzard Samuel StonesThe mental health of teachers in school is just as important as the well-being of the pupils they support. Recent research reveals some alarming statistics, including that 74% of teachers are unable to relax and have a poor work-life balance. This book examines a range of relevant issues including workload, managing behaviour, developing resilience and managing professional relationships in order to address some of these concerns and provide comprehensive guidance and workable, evidence-informed strategies to support all those teaching in schools and colleges.
Leadership Behaviours for Effective Policing: The Service Speaks
by Martin Wright Mark KilgallonAn essential handbook of policing leadership behavioural skills for both professional police officers and policing students aspiring to join the force. The behaviours examined are of relevance to all ranks and roles, from a newly appointed police constable to an executive officer.Behavioural soft skills are essential to effective policing practice and professional development, and are particularly significant in leadership and management roles. This handbook examines the key leadership behaviours and focuses on discreet aspects within policing as well as describing a career timeline. In addition it provides a unique opportunity for leaders to articulate the effects the Covid-19 pandemic has had on law enforcement, examining the impact on policing behaviours and what the blockages are.Each chapter is written by a well-established serving police leader or policing scholar, bringing together a wealth of experience and understanding and applying this knowledge in context through key case studies and examples. It bridges the gap between theory and practice so readers can apply what they have learnt to their policing roles and effectively formulate and describe their own leadership philosophy and style.This is a companion book to Behavioural Skills for Effective Policing.
How to Thrive at Work: Mindfulness, Motivation and Productivity (Business in Mind)
by Stephen J MordueAn essential read for anyone experiencing low level anxiety or stress, this book pulls together the various individual strands of business logic, scientific research, self-care, spirituality and common sense to provide a one-stop guide to thriving at work.The widespread ‘more for less’ attitude is creating a dramatic rise in work-related stress and a higher ratio of staff sickness. Not only does this create a fiscal impact upon the organisation and the broader economy but it has the potential to create significant long-term mental health issues for employees.You cannot always alter the demands of your professional or personal lives but, by understanding more about how your brain functions and by actively pursuing well-being techniques, you can enhance the skills that help you manage and succeed at the challenges thrown at you and reduce the risks associated with burnout.With a focus on improving mindfulness, motivation and productivity, this book offers sound, practical advice and strategies for self-care whatever your working environment and whatever stage you are at in your career.
You've Got This: A Student’s Guide to Well-being at University and Beyond
by Rachael AlexanderYou can take control of your well-being and mental health.Student life can be overwhelming, with so many issues to deal with including living away from home, workload, deadlines and exams, family pressures and challenging relationships. It is not surprising that you might struggle to cope sometimes. But there are simple and effective ways that you can take ownership of your mental health, meaning you stay stress free, enjoy your university experience and achieve academic success.This book guides you through your student journey from preparing to go to college or university, managing the academic pressures, finding a job, and everything in-between. Relevant scenarios are presented, linked to a series of topics that explore the challenges you might experience, along with self-enquiry reflections which help you to apply the theory to your own experience and key take-aways. The approaches and strategies outlined will help you improve your academic performance, enhance your social skills, learn to manage your emotions, reduce your anxieties, and help you to think in more empowering ways.Combining practical psychological and spiritual guidance, You’ve Got This is written in a down to earth, jargon-free way, helping you, the reader take responsibility over the most important thing of all – the way you think.Examples of topics covered: I am homesick and feel lonely I feel like I don’t fit in I feel anxious about attending lectures I am scared to admit I am struggling at university I feel anxious about submitting my work I am worried if I don’t get good grades, I won’t get a good job I don’t like attending lectures Why do I struggle with my mental health? I think I may have an eating disorder With over 100 topics providing solutions to common challenges faced by the university student, this book is a preventative tool, helping the student stay emotionally balanced allowing academic success....This book provides the kind of advice academic staff would want to offer if they could and gives boundless reassurance to parents who might be ‘too’ close to be able to help at the time. Perhaps most importantly, it offers students an immediate sense of not being alone, not being the only person to experience such fears, anxieties and stresses and instils the capacity to deal with the in ways that will, hopefully, provide them with learning for life.Professor Jonathan Parker, Bournemouth University
Managing Stress (Practice Manuals for Busy Professionals)
by Neil ThompsonThe Managing Stress Practice Manual, 2nd ed, provides the ideal stress management tool for practitioners across the public sector and professionals at all levels in business and management.The modern world of work is highly pressurised, with stress levels affecting workers' health and little to no understanding of the roots of stress, making workers feel overwhelmed and lacking the confidence to do anything about it. This book takes a holistic look at stress, offering clear and practical guidance on how to manage pressure, how to prevent stress, what to do if stress arises and how to deal with the aftermath of stress. By taking a deeper look, this book provides the reader with a full understanding, taking the narrow focus away from the individual themselves, and thereby taking away the 'blame the victim' message that can add to stress.This latest edition features new content including: current pressures caused by Covid-19, stress related to job insecurity, financial stress and the cost of living crisis issues around neurodiversity. It explains complex ideas clearly and accessibly, including practical examples and exercises throughout, with a repertoire of strategies and sources of help that will be invaluable to practitioners and business professionals alike.
University and You: Strengthening your skills and developing your potential
by Rebecca Wilson Catriona WilsonWant to get the most out of university? Are you looking to develop essential skills that will benefit you academically, professionally, and personally? This book is a must-have for new and current university students like you, offering a forward-thinking, holistic approach to skill development.Whether you're transitioning to university life or already studying, this book will help you recognize the breadth and value of the skills you'll acquire through your curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular experiences. By understanding the importance of these skills, you'll build confidence and see yourself as a maker of change.The book emphasizes skills essential for the future, focusing on; social responsibility, community engagement, developing a research mindset, appreciating diversity, self-leadership, and collaboration. It guides you through the process of building these key skills and discusses their significance in an ever-changing social context.Centred on you, your values, and what you can contribute to your student community, the book highlights the benefits of being an active participant. Insights from students and practitioners offer diverse perspectives, grounding the information in real-world examples. Interactive activities and questions promote reflection and critical thinking, ensuring you feel fully equipped throughout your university journey and beyond.This accessible and easy-to-read guide is designed to support you every step of the way. Get ready to unlock your potential and make the most of your university experience!
Agile Resilience: The psychology of developing resilience in the workplace (Business in Mind)
by Tom DillonFinalist in the Wellness and Wellbeing Category of the Business Book Awards 2023. Everything you need for strengthening and flexing your resilience muscle!Resilience can mean something different to everyone, yet it is increasingly necessary to survive in the modern workspace, whether that is at home, in an office or other place of work. Hard times for organisations generally mean harder times for employees, often with increased workloads and reduced resources. Being able to navigate this environment and remain resilient is preferable, but when stress and anxiety take over you need to know how to boost your resilience and look after your own well-being. An essential read for anyone working today, this book focuses on the concept of agile resilience, exploring how resilience can be learned, chosen, developed and adapted to help you cope with the range of circumstances and experiences you may face. It explains what resilience is, including your own personal take on that, what might deplete it, the impact of Covid-19, and how you can maintain or replenish it when necessary in order to thrive in your work and life.
Advising on School Improvement (The Education Adviser)
by Association of Education AdvisersTheoretical and practical exemplification of the education adviser's skills, knowledge and understanding in relation to school improvement.This is the second book in The Education Adviser series which fully aligns with the AoEA accreditation and focuses on school improvement, supporting the professional learning of education advisers.The education system has undergone significant change recently, giving education advisers a huge part to play, especially around school improvement. Divided into three parts – context and causality, building capacity, and collaborative school improvement – providing a thorough exploration of school improvement strategies. The range of contributions – from MAT leaders, headteachers, system leaders, key influencers and education advisers – showcases diverse perspectives and approaches and provides critically reflective opportunities.This book delves into the following topics and more: understanding a school’s improvement within a wider context, advising on curriculum, and pedagogy, supporting new head teachers in identifying priorities, building capacity to create and sustain an inclusive school culture, system-wide collaboration. Perfect for new or prospective education advisers, it will help school leaders fully understand the complexities of school improvement and how to apply this knowledge in practice.
Management from A to Z and back again: 52 Ideas, tools and models for managing people (Coaching and Mentoring)
by Bob ThomsonThe key themes and ideas in management, from A to Z and back again covered in 52 chapters. Aimed at anyone who is a line manager, project manager or who wants to learn more about management and leadership.From the author of Coaching from A to Z and Back Again, this is ideal for anyone who wants to develop the management skills - of themselves and their employees. Whether you are a line or project manager in an organisation or a student who wants to learn more about management and leadership, this book is perfect for you.Consisting of 52 short, accessible chapters from A to Z and back again, it combines discussion of key ideas, practical management tools and theoretical models. The topics discussed draw on the human and relationship aspects of management and cover the basics of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, leadership and change. Written in a clear and engaging format, this book provides you with a firm foundation in the theory and practice of management and encourages the development of self-management and leadership skills.
New School Leader: Simple lessons to navigate doubt, embrace challenge and lead well every day
by Neil RentonWritten for all school leaders and headteachers who are feeling daunted by their new role or need a little inspiration and encouragement in an existing role. Neil Renton answers that simple question - what now? - with guidance to help navigate feelings of self-doubt and overcome leadership challenges.It is based on the author's own experience as he tells the uplifting and incredibly honest story of his leadership journey as the new headteacher of one of the largest comprehensive schools in the North of England. Neil Renton captivates you with his story, from being appointed in late 2018, leading through a pandemic, and coping with an Ofsted inspection. It examines the kinds of challenges that new leaders face and how they can be overcome, dealing with both one-off events and the every day of school leadership.The book provides a clear focus on those first moments, months and years of being a new school leader. Its four part structure covers navigating doubt, conquering challenges, the basics of leading every day, and creating the right mindset and culture. It encourages critical reflection based on both serious and humorous stories while offering practical advice and strategies for effective educational leadership.
Advising on Governance in Education (The Education Adviser)
by Association of Education AdvisersAn ideal book for new or prospective education advisers which focuses on why governance is needed, what forms of governance are necessary and how these are implemented in practice. As the third instalment of The Education Adviser series, it offers essential background reading for anyone involved in advising within the education system.Divided into three sections, this book details the specifics of governance, illustrating the skills, knowledge, understanding and approaches required for governance advising. As a contributed volume, it presents a diverse range of perspectives from MAT leaders, headteachers, key influencers, and education advisers at local, regional, national and international levels. Each chapter concludes with the author's analysis of the impact and differences made, resulting in a thorough, insightful, and practical text. These case scenarios also encourage readers to reflect and consider integrating these approaches to their own practice.Chapter contents include: the importance of quality advice for school governors; regulatory frameworks across the UK jurisdictions; the principles of good governance; governance and partnerships; the role of governance in transformative change within the school setting. Readers will be fully equipped with an understanding of the role of governance in education advising and how this can enhance the educational outcomes of children, young people, and the overall effectiveness of educational settings.
Healing Spiritual Wounds: Reconnecting with a Loving God After Experiencing a Hurtful Church
by Carol Howard Merritt“A timely template for reconciling the quest for spiritual fulfillment with our deeply flawed institutions and the people within them.” —SalonRaised as a conservative Christian, minister and author Carol Howard Merritt discovered that the traditional institutions she grew up in inflicted great pain and suffering on others. Though she loved the spirituality the church provided, she knew that, because of sexism, homophobia, and manipulative religious politics, established religious institutions weren’t always holy or safe. Instead of offering refuge, these institutions have betrayed people’s hearts and souls. “People have suffered religious abuse,” she writes, “which can be different from physical injury or psychological trauma.”Though participation and affiliation in traditional religious institutions is waning, many people still believe in God. Merritt contends that many leave the church because they have lost trust in the institution, not in God. Healing Spiritual Wounds addresses the church’s dichotomous image—as a safe space and as a dangerous place—and provides a way to restore personal faith and connection to God for those who have been hurt or betrayed by established institutions of faith. Merritt lays out a multistage plan for moving from pain to spiritual rebirth, from recovering theological and emotional shards to recovering communal wholeness.Merritt does not sugarcoat the wrongs institutions long seen as trustworthy have inflicted on many innocent victims. Sympathetic, understanding, and deeply positive, she offers hope and a way to help them heal and reclaim the spiritual joy that can make them whole again.“Anyone who has been hurt by the church needs this book.” —Mike McHargue, host of The Liturgists and Ask Science Mike podcasts
Writing for Your Life: A Guide and Companion to the Inner Worlds
by Deena MetzgerA poet and therapist helps readers access the healing power of writing in this inspiring guide to creative self-reflection.In Writing for Your Life, Deena Metzger gives readers the tools to experience the wonder of self-knowledge and the joy of creation, while healing what is fragmented, injured, or suppressed within us. In this resource for writers and nonwriters alike, Metzger helps us explore ourselves and our creativity through journals, autobiography, stories, fairy tales, dreams, and myths. She offers stories and suggests numerous exercises to show readers how writing shapes and informs our lives, and how our “silence” hinders us.
The Tao Is Silent
by Raymond M. SmullyanThe Tao Is Silent is Raymond Smullyan&’s beguiling and whimsical guide to the meaning and value of eastern philosophy to westerners. &“To me,&” writes Smullyan, &“Taoism means a state of inner serenity combined with an intense aesthetic awareness. Neither alone is adequate; a purely passive serenity is kind of dull, and an anxiety-ridden awareness is not very appealing.&” This is more than a book on Chinese philosophy. It is a series of ideas inspired by Taoism that treats a wide variety of subjects about life in general. Smullyan sees the Taoist as &“one who is not so much in search of something he hasn&’t, but who is enjoying what he has.&” Readers will be charmed and inspired by this witty, sophisticated, yet deeply religious author, whether he is discussing gardening, dogs, the art of napping, or computers who dream that they&’re human.
A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty, & Power Really Look Like
by Rebecca Paley Ashley Graham“Graham’s honest new book chronicles the making of a body-positive icon . . . the story behind the success story. Often charming and inspirational.” —VogueVoluptuous beauty Ashley Graham has been modeling professionally since the age of thirteen. Discovered at a shopping mall in Nebraska, her stunning face and sexy curves have graced the covers of top magazines, including Cosmopolitan and British Vogue, and she was the first size 14 model to appear on the front of the wildly popular Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. The face of brands such as H&M Studio, she is also a judge for the latest season of America’s Next Top Model. And that’s only the beginning for this extraordinary talent.A woman who proves that when it comes to beauty, size is just a number, Ashley is the voice for the body positivity movement today and a role model for all women—no matter their individual body type, shape, or weight.In this collection of insightful, provocative essays illustrated with a dozen photos, Ashley shares her perspective on how ideas around body image are evolving—and how we still have work to do; the fun—and stress—of a career in the fashion world; her life before modeling; and her path to accepting her size without limiting her dreams—defying rigid industry standards and naysayers who told her it couldn’t be done. As she talks about her successes and setbacks, Ashley offers support for every woman coming to terms with who she is, bolsters her self-confidence, and motivates her to be her strongest, healthiest, and most beautiful self.“Evocative.” —The Cut“Positive, understanding, and uplifting.” —Booklist
The Power of Eye Contact: Your Secret for Success in Business, Love, and Life
by Michael Ellsberg“Both mysterious and rewarding, the text reveals the powerful secrets of using the eyes to connect with others” (Rom Brafman, co-author of Sway).Eye contact can land you a job. It can get you a date. It can deepen your connections with the people you love. It can make or break business relationships. It can help win a fight. It can win over an audience.Simply put, eye contact is one of the most powerful tools in human face-to-face interaction. The Power of Eye Contact is your concise guide to harnessing the potent force of eye contact. Master this force and you will notice three things:You meet more peopleYour connections deepen with family, friends, and business prospectsYou look, feel, and act more confidentThe Power of Eye Contact is your invaluable tool to enhance your relationships in every part of your life.
Everything I Learned About Life, I Learned in Dance Class
by Abby Lee MillerStraight-talking advice on success from the choreographer, instructor, and star of Dance Moms.Ultimate “Tiger Mom” Abby Lee Miller—the passionate, unapologetically outspoken, tough-as-nails star of Lifetime’s phenomenal hit Dance Moms and Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition—offers inspirational, tough love guidance for parents who want to help their children succeed and for readers of all ages striving to become the best they can be. If you want to help your kid reach the top, you can find no better coach than Abby. While some may criticize her methods, no one argues with her results. Her kids excel, her teams win, and her alumni go on to Broadway careers.Organized by “Abbyisms,” her unique and effective philosophies on hard work, competition, and life, this straight-talking guide provides clear and proven advice for achieving success, from figuring out your child’s passion to laying the groundwork for an exciting future career. Abby answers tough questions from real moms, shares all the stories fans want to hear, and includes vignettes from shining alums who give their take on her unique approach and how it helped them make their dreams come true.
Kindness and Wonder: Why Mister Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever
by Gavin EdwardsNew York Times–bestselling Author: “A crisply told biography” of Fred Rogers that “vibrantly captures [his] spirit and wisdom.” —Publishers WeeklyFor more than thirty years, Fred Rogers was a beloved fixture in American homes. Warm and welcoming, he spoke directly to children—and their parents—about the marvels of the world, the things that worried them, and above all, the importance of being themselves. Dressed in his cardigan and sneakers, the creator and host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood offered a wholesome message of generosity and love that changed the landscape of television and shaped a generation of children. Kindness and Wonder pays tribute to this cultural icon: the unique, gentle man who embodied the best of what we could be.Looking back at the history of the show and the visionary behind it, Gavin Edwards reminds us of the indelible lessons and insights that Mister Rogers conveyed—what it means to be a good person, to be open-hearted, to be thoughtful, to be curious, to be compassionate—and why they matter. Infused with Mister Rogers’ gentle spirit, and featuring dozens of interviews with people whose lives were touched by Fred Rogers—ranging from Rita Moreno to NFL Hall of Famer Lynn Swann—Kindness and Wonder is a love letter to this unforgettable cultural hero and role model, and the beautiful neighborhood he created.“Fred Rogers is the closest thing we have to a secular American saint . . . This book pays tribute to the man who helped raise so many of us and argues the case that his wisdom is more essential than ever.” —USA Today
Spells for the Modern Mystic: A Ritual Guidebook and Spell-Casting Kit
by Kelley Knight Brandon KnightImprove your life with more than twenty-five rituals and spells in this beautiful spell-casting book for modern mystics of all levels.Looking to boost your self-empowerment and personal protection? Would you like to enhance your personal transformation and optimize the energy of the spaces in which you live and work? Spells for the Modern Mystic shows you step-by-step how to set up and perform rituals and cast spells in six life areas. self-protection; ancestral power; love; transformation; wealth; and personal spaces. It also includes an introductory section that explains the five essential elements of rituals—symbols, terms, and methodology, including how to set up altars—and answers frequently asked questions. With gorgeous specially commissioned black and gold patterns throughout and line drawings of essential symbols used in the spellwork, this indispensable guide written by experienced practitioners Kelley Knight and Brandon Knight will help empower you in every life area. Discover:Protection and Clearing Rituals: Solar Shielding Ritual; Ritual Protection Bath; The Watcher’s Call; Get the F*ck Out; Oops! Reversal RitualAncestral Rituals: Setting Up an Ancestral Altar; Opening the Gates Ritual; Healing the Lineage Ritual; Inner Child Ritual; Family Healing RitualTransformation Rituals: Road Opener Ritual; Kali Transformation Ritual; Empowerment of the Chakras; Ritual of Command; Ritual of PowerLove Rituals: Self-Love Ritual; Removing Blocks to Love Ritual; Relationship Support Ritual; Passion Ritual; Attracting a Committed Relationship RitualWealth Rituals: Setting Up a Wealth Altar; Job Obtainment or Promotion Ritual; Quick Cash Ritual Space Rituals: Clearing a Space; Protecting a Space; Obtaining a Space; Space Blessing
Plato, Not Prozac!: Applying Eternal Wisdom to Everyday Problems
by Lou MarinoffPhilosophy professor Lou Marinoff, Ph.D. offers eternal wisdom to help cope with everyday problems in Plato, Not Prozac!“You don’t need a prescription for this mind-opening, possibly life-altering book. . . . The Thinking person’s guide to understanding yourself.” —Cleveland Plain DealerIf you’re facing a dilemma—whether it’s handling a relationship, living ethically, dealing with a career change, or finding meaning in life—the world’s most important thinkers from centuries past will help guide you toward a solution compatible with your individual beliefs. From Kirkegaard’s thoughts on coping with death to the I Ching’s guidelines on adapting to change, Plato, Not Prozac! makes philosophy accessible and shows you how to use it to solve your everyday problems.Gone is the need for expensive therapists, medication, and lengthy analysis. Clearly organized by common problems to help you tailor Dr. Lou Marinoff’s advice to your own needs, this is an intelligent, effective, and persuasive prescription for self-healing therapy that is giving psychotherapy a run for its money. “Philosophy [to Marinoff] is the Lava bar of intellect—meant to be used every day, down to the nub.” —San Francisco Examiner“Plato, Not Prozac! looks to become the bible of the ‘philosophical counseling’ movement.” —Philadelphia Inquirer Magazine“The ancient thinkers often characterized philosophy as ‘medicine for the soul.’ Marinoff provides a generous dose throughout these lively pages. I highly recommend it!”—Tom Morris, Ph.D., author of Plato’s Lemonade Stand
Never Too Busy to Cure Clutter: Simplify Your Life One Minute at a Time
by Erin Rooney DolandMore than 365 tips to give you the advice and motivation you need to kick-start your home organizing project on your schedule.Whether you have thirty seconds, one minute, five minutes, or fifteen minutes, this organizing daily devotional offers tips, checklists, weekend projects, quizzes, and encouragement that will help you find the time, motivation, and permission to let go of sentimental clutter, set up storage solutions, and establish routines that make sense for your life.Filled with practical advice and small, doable projects that were created with your busy life in mind, Never Too Busy to Cure Clutter is a loyal resource, as well as a workbook, that you can rely on for straightforward, inspiring advice and tips you can return to time and time again.Yes, you’re busy, but you’re never too busy to cure clutter.
Unstoppable Teams: The Four Essential Actions of High-Performance Leadership
by Alden MillsThree-time Navy SEAL platoon commander and founder of Perfect Fitness reveals how to put together Unstoppable Teams that can accomplish any objective.SEALs and civilians operate in extremely different environments, but what makes both kinds of teams excel comes down to the same thing: service to others, trust, empathy, and a caring environment. Working in both the military and the private sector, Alden Mills has seen firsthand what it takes to lead an unstoppable team of individuals.Teams are nothing more than interconnected relationships with a collective, single-minded focus. Success almost never depends on individual talent and valor; instead, Mills shows, it depends, first, on creating a strong foundation for yourself and, second, using that foundation to help others go beyond their individual pursuits and talents to create something bigger and better—an unstoppable team.Unstoppable Teams show managers at every level how to inspire, motivate, and lead the people around them through such team-building lessons as:* Too many people mistake groups of individuals for a team.* People all have the same motivational genetic drivers—our will to survive, our ego-driven desire for personal gain, and our soul-driven yearning to be a part of something greater than ourselves.* By overriding our fears about survival, we can focus on our desire to thrive.* The more you care for your teammates, the more they will dare for the team.* Great ideas are not reserved for a select few—true teams embrace diversity of thought.Unstoppable Teams is the handbook for how to build care-based teams that will push people to achieve more than they ever thought possible.