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12 Little Elves Visit Arizona
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The 12 Magic Slides
by Paul M. GettyAuthor Paul Getty has seen thousands of brilliant founding CEOs present to angel investors, venture capitalists, and institutional investors. And he has seen thousands of them fail in their quest for the money they sincerely believed would lead to entrepreneurial success and riches for all. Again and again, he watched would-be tech titans fail to create a good first impression, deliver poor presentations, tell lengthy stories that put investors to sleep, and fail to address the critical issues sophisticated investors are most eager to hear about. If only they''d read The Twelve Magic Slides: Insider Secrets for Raising Growth Capital. Getty''s slide topics--developed while coaching hundreds of company founders to fundraising success--cover each of the twelve key themes investors want to know about in depth before they part with their hard-earned money: the problem you see, your solution to it, the resulting business opportunity, the amount of money you need to grow the firm, and the potential returns for investors, among others. Getty, managing director of Satwik Capital Advisors in San Jose, California, shows that properly developing each slide--and the thinking behind it--can get you the investment capital required to vault your company to the next level. But The Twelve Magic Slides is more than a book about how raise money from professional investors. It presents a whole new way of how to think about and develop a successful startup. Regardless, it will show you better ways to accomplish your goals and increase the chances you''ll get the green light from investors. Whether you are seeking startup funding from the angel down the street, or trying to convince investment bankers to help take you public, The Twelve Magic Slides provides a clear step-by-step process that will enable you to: Identify the key elements of the business that must be developed to attract external capital Understand the critical dos and don''ts CEOs must know to sell their story to investors in a quick and efficient manner Create twelve perfect slides and a presentation that secures investor interest from the start and gives them plenty of reasons to write you a check You need to find money to fund your company''s growth. Investors need to find entrepreneurs and ideas they can believe in. The Twelve Magic Slides presents a proven method for attracting funds from angel investors, venture capital firms, private equity firms, and institutional investors. It will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to ask for--and receive--the capital you need to launch or grow a business. What you''ll learn The twelve slide topics that will answer the most critical questions for investors and get them to open up their wallets. What investors are really looking for in the projects they fund. How to define and present a problem, solution, and opportunity that compels backers to fund your company. How to build and showcase a credible leadership team that convinces investors. that it can overcome the challenges startups face and still deliver results. How to come up with realistic financial projections and goals. How to prepare yourself for the stresses of raising capital. Who this book is for Entrepreneurs, investors (angels, VCs, etc. ), service providers (law firms, accountants, coaches, consultants), students, academics, and pundits surveying the startup scene. Table of Contents Introduction 1. What Investors Want 2. Build External Validation 3. Find the Right Investors 4. Venture Capital 5. The Elevator Pitch 6. Steps to Building aSuccessful Investor Presentation 7. Title Slide andIntroductions 8. Slide 1: Overview 9. Slide 2: The Problem 10. Slide 3: TheSolution 11. Slide 4:Opportunity and Market 12. Slide 5:Technology 13. Slide 6:Unique Competitive Advantages 14. Slide 7: CompetitiveLandscape 15. Slide 8: Go-to-MarketStrategy 16. Slide 9: FinancialRoadmap 17. Slide 10: The Team 18. Slide 11: CurrentStatus 19. Slide 12: Summary 20. Backup Slides 21. After the Meeting 22. Building theExecutive Summary ...
12 Major World Religions: The Beliefs, Rituals, and Traditions of Humanity's Most Influential Faiths
by Jason BoyettFor billions of people, having a religious belief system provides purpose in life. For some, religion serves as a guide for moral behavior. Today's world is one in which our understanding of world religions is both understatedly important, as well as increasingly complex. After many years exploring the foundations of various world religions, Jason Boyett has written this comprehensive, easy-to-understand exploration of the twelve major world religions through a meticulous, yet unbiased lens. 12 Major World Religions offers an impartial look at where each of these belief systems intersects, how they differ, and why some have been—or are currently—misunderstood.
The $12 Million Stuffed Shark: The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art
by Don ThompsonWhy would a smart New York investment banker pay $12 million for the decaying, stuffed carcass of a shark? By what alchemy does Jackson Pollock's drip painting No. 5, 1948 sell for $140 million? Intriguing and entertaining, The $12 Million Stuffed Shark is a Freakonomics approach to the economics and psychology of the contemporary art world. Why were record prices achieved at auction for works by 131 contemporary artists in 2006 alone, with astonishing new heights reached in 2007? Don Thompson explores the money, lust, and self-aggrandizement of the art world in an attempt to determine what makes a particular work valuable while others are ignored. This book is the first to look at the economics and the marketing strategies that enable the modern art market to generate such astronomical prices. Drawing on interviews with both past and present executives of auction houses and art dealerships, artists, and the buyers who move the market, Thompson launches the reader on a journey of discovery through the peculiar world of modern art. Surprising, passionate, gossipy, revelatory, The $12 Million Stuffed Shark reveals a great deal that even experienced auction purchasers do not know.
The $12 Million Stuffed Shark: The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art
by Don ThompsonThe $12 Million Stuffed Shark delves into the economics and psychology of the contemporary art world – artists, dealers, auction houses, and wealthy collectors. If it’s true – as so often said – that 85 percent of new contemporary art is bad, why were record prices achieved at auction for works by 131 contemporary artists in 2006 alone, with astonishing new heights reached in 2007? The $12 Million Stuffed Shark explores money, lust, and the self-aggrandizement of possession in an attempt to determine what makes a particular work of art valuable while others are ignored. In the style of the bestselling Freakonomics, Thompson uses economic concepts to explain the unique practices employed, to great success, in the international contemporary art market. He discusses branding and marketing and how various strategies are tailored to a wealthy clientele, driving a "must-have" culture. Drawing on exclusive interviews with both past and present executives of auction houses and art dealerships, artists, and the buyers who move the market, Thompson launches the reader on a surprising journey of discovery.
The 12-Minute Athlete: Get Fitter, Faster, and Stronger Using HIIT and Your Bodyweight
by Krista StrykerUnlock your athletic potential and get into the best shape of your life with Krista Stryker&’s HIIT and bodyweight workouts—all of which can be done in just minutes a day!If you&’ve ever thought you couldn&’t get results without spending hours in the gym, that you&’d never be able to do a pull-up, or that it&’s too late to get in your best shape ever, The 12-Minute Athlete will change your mind, your body, and your life. Get serious results with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts that can be done in just minutes a day. Give up the excuses and learn to use your own bodyweight and a few basic pieces of portable equipment for short, incredibly effective workouts. Reset your mindset, bust through mental blocks, and set meaningful goals you&’ll actually accomplish. You can finally ditch the dieting and enjoy food as fuel with simple eating guidelines to the 80/20 rule. In The 12-Minute Athlete you&’ll also find: –A guide to basic calisthenics and bodyweight exercises for any fitness level –Progressive exercises to achieve seemingly &“impossible&” feats like pistol squats, one-arm push-ups, pull-ups, and handstands –More than a dozen simple and healthy recipes that will fuel your workouts –Two 8-week workout plans for getting fitter, faster, and stronger –Bonus Tabata workouts –And so much more! The 12-Minute Athlete is for men and women, ex-athletes and new athletes, experienced athletes and &“non-athletes&”—for anyone who has a body and wants to get stronger and start living their healthiest life.
The 12-Minute Total-Body Workout
by Joyce L. VedralThe secret of this workout is "dynamic tension." By using only one set of three-pound dumbbells (hand-held weights) you create your own resistance by flexing and using dynamic tension. Thousands of women have written to me that they have achieved a tight, toned body with this 12-minute a day time investment. Perhaps the most important aspect of this book is its ability to force you to keep your workout and diet up on vacation, on business trips, and when visiting , any time you're away from home. It shows you how to eat around the most impossible home, hotel or business menu. You can do the workout with no weights while traveling by just doing the moves and using the tension.
The 12-Minute Weight-Loss Plan: High intensity interval training + smart eating = fast, easy weight loss
by Dr Michael SpiraThe 12-Minute Weight-Loss Plan takes High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and combines it with a straightforward, easy-to-stick-to eating plan that shows readers how it is possible to lose weight with a minimum of effort, no special equipment - not even a gym-membership - and with just 12 minutes exercise a week. Sounds too good to be true? It works, and it is supported with the latest cutting-edge scientific research. No counting calories, no wholescale avoidance of carbs, no fasting. It's genuinely easy to stick to. Contents include:· Why lengthy exercise routines aren't as effective as HIIT· The remarkable story behind HIIT · A simple HIIT programme to be followed three times a week· A dietary plan, including a two-week 'orientation phase' followed by a 'continuation phase'· The essence of the eating plan: smart carbs, smart fats, smart proteins. · Menus and lots of quick and tasty recipes· A review of the scientific research supporting the exercise programmeHIIT has been building slowly over the past few years with gym instructors and personal trainers quickly seeing the benefits for their clients. It is now coming into the mainstream. This new book is the first to promote HIIT for weight loss, combining an eating plan with exercises from an authority in the obesity field. This is weight loss and weight maintenance made easy.
12 Monkeys (Constellations)
by Susanne KordTerry Gilliam’s 12 Monkeys (1995) was a commercial and critical success, but it is Gilliam’s least understood film, even on the basic plot level. Aside from recognizable debts to specific films such as La Jetée (1962) and Dr. Strangelove (1964), 12 Monkeys plays with a number of genres: apocalypse and postapocalypse movies, sci-fi, nuclear noir, and what is becoming known as “geek dystopia.” This volume in the Constellations series examines Gilliam’s film—and briefly the TV series based on it—in the context of post-apocalypse movies and with an eye to the film’s major themes, including mental illness, conspiracy theories, the impossibility of human closeness, and the nature of reality. It is the first to read 12 Monkeys’s portrayal of time travel in light of Einstein’s ideas about time and to ask what answers these ideas suggest to the film’s most basic philosophical predicament: the problem of free will versus determinism.
12 Months to $1 Million: How to Pick a Winning Product, Build a Real Business, and Become a Seven-Figure Entrepreneur
by Ryan Daniel MoranThis is the road map to a seven-figure business . . . in one year or less The word "entrepreneur" is today's favorite buzzword, and any aspiring business owner has likely encountered an overwhelming number of so-called "easy paths to success." The truth is that building a real, profitable, sustainable business requires thousands of hours of commitment, grit, and hard work. It's no wonder why more than half of new businesses close within six years of opening, and fewer than 5 percent will ever earn more than $1 million annually. 12 Months to $1 Million condenses the startup phase into one fast-paced year that has helped hundreds of new entrepreneurs hit the million-dollar level by using an exclusive and foolproof formula. By cutting out the noise and providing a clear and proven plan, this roadmap helps even brand-new entrepreneurs make decisions quickly, get their product up for sale, and launch it to a crowd that is ready and waiting to buy. This one-year plan will guide you through the three stages to your first $1 million: The Grind (Months 0-4): This step-by-step plan will help you identify a winning product idea, target customers that are guaranteed to buy, secure funding, and take your first sale within your first four months. The Growth (Months 5 - 8): Once you're in business, you will discover how to use cheap and effective advertising strategies to get your product to at least 25 sales per day, so you can prove you have a profitable business. The Gold (Months 9-12): It's time to establish series of products available for sale, until you are averaging at least 100 sales per day, getting you closer to the million-dollar mark every single day. Through his training sessions at Capitalism.com, Ryan Daniel Moran has helped new and experienced entrepreneurs launch scalable and sustainable online businesses. He's seen more than 100 entrepreneurs cross the seven-figure barrier, many of whom go on to sell their businesses. If your goal is to be a full-time entrepreneur, get ready for one chaotic, stressful, and rewarding year. If you have the guts to complete it, you will be the proud owner of a million-dollar business and be in a position to call your own shots for life.
12 More Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery: Navigating Common Pitfalls on Your Sobriety Journey (Berger 12)
by Allen BergerWhether you are facing relapse, learning to overcoming complacency, or taking responsibility for your feelings and actions, this book will equip you to overcome some of the most common relapse hazards you may encounter on your path to long-term recovery.This book gives you the tools you need to work through twelve pitfalls that you are likely to encounter on your path to long-term recovery. Whether you are facing relapse, learning to overcoming complacency, or take responsibility for your feelings and actions, this book will equip you to overcome some of the most common relapse hazards. Recovery from addiction is often compared to a journey where you meet new people, rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit, and learn new things about yourself that give you hope for the future. But like all journeys, there are also pitfalls that can jeopardize your sobriety. With his popular book, 12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery, Allen Berger has shown many people how to confront self-defeating thoughts and behaviors that can sabotage their sobriety. In this sequel, Allen gives you the tools you need to work through twelve pitfalls that you are likely to encounter on your path to long-term recovery. Whether you are facing relapse, learning to overcome complacency, or taking responsibility for your feelings and actions, this book will equip you to overcome some of the most common relapse hazards as you make your trek along &“the Road of Happy Destiny.&”
Los 12 pilares clave para construir una novela
by C. S. Lakin Horacio SalazarLos 12 pilares clave para construir una novela desata el misterio de cómo elaborar una historia sólida, para que puedas ir desde una idea hasta una novela completa en pasos fáciles de entender. La autora, C. S. Lakin, revisa y califica cada año más de 200 manuscritos, y años de experiencia le enseñaron que los escritores tienden a cometer los mismos errores fatales en sus manuscritos. Por más bien preparados que estén, fallan en asegurar que los cimientos de sus novelas estén sólidamente plantados. Como esposa de un contratista constructor, Lakin sabe que un prerrequisito para una casa sólida es un sistema de cimientos a prueba de todo, y aplicando esta idea a la construcción de novelas, define doce pilares constitutivos de un cimiento inamovible, y los detalla uno por uno. Lakin define cuatro pilares angulares que deben edificarse de manera holística y que sirven de ancla fundacional para luego preparar los otros ocho pilares. Si se siguen sus instrucciones, se terminará con una estructura narrativa a prueba de fallas. El volumen incluye 12 listas de inspección, cada una con 12 preguntas acerca del pilar estudiado, de modo que si el lector satisface esos 144 criterios con éxito, estará listo para escribir su novela con la certeza de que estará sólidamente construida. Los 12 pilares clave para construir una novela forma parte de la serie "Herramientas para escritores", diseñada para auxiliar a los autores noveles en el oficio.
The 12 Pillars of Project Excellence: A Lean Approach to Improving Project Results
by Adil F. DalalAsking tough questions about the current state of project management, The 12 Pillars of Project Excellence: A Lean Approach to Improving Project Results provides groundbreaking techniques to achieve excellence in project leadership that can result in six sigma type results or failure-free projects. It unveils novel solutions and breakthrough concepts—including project culture analysis, the five powers of project leadership, the power of visualization™, the science of simplicity™, dynamic risk leadership, and dynamic project failures analysis—to help you chart the most efficient path to the pinnacle of project leadership.Winner of a 2013 Axiom Business Book AwardThe author provides the cutting-edge methods based on decades of personal practical experience, valuable lessons learned, and authoritative insights gained from leading over 300 projects to successful conclusions. Complete with powerful tools for organizational- and self-assessment on the accompanying downloadable resources, this book will not only transform your approach to project management, but will also provide you with the tools to develop effective leaders and consistently achieve exceptional business results.Some Praise for the Book:… a highly pragmatic guide to project management. … lays out the way of thinking that underpins success… a book that everyone could benefit from.—Mikel J. Harry, Ph.D., co-creator of Six Sigmaprovides the most significant contribution for leaders to mitigate project risks, assure sustainable growth, and guarantee survival… .—Carlos Alberto Briganti, general manager of Eaton Europe and Japan, 2001-2003; vice president of Eaton South America 2004-2007… one of the BEST books I have ever read on project leadership.—John Salazar, CIO Department of Work Force Solutions; former CIO of Department of Taxation & Revenue, State of New Mexico… a comprehensive guide that will assist any business leader within an organization to consistently achieve excellent business results! A ‘must buy’—get it now!—Billy Billimoria, director, customer applications, BAE Systems; program director, Lockheed Martin; project engineer, Space Shuttle and Support Equipment Design
12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD
by Russell A. BarkleyOver decades of research and work with thousands of families, Russell A. Barkley has become a leading authority on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids and teens. He has learned what a huge difference parents can make in supporting their children's success--as well as how overwhelming it can be. This concise guide presents 12 key parenting principles for dealing with common behavioral, emotional, and school challenges. By cultivating a mindset of acceptance and compassion--together with an understanding of the executive function deficits of ADHD--you can strengthen your loving connection with your child and help your whole family thrive. Filled with practical suggestions and quick-reference lists and tips, this is the perfect book to read cover to cover or pick up any time you need extra support.
The 12 Principles of Manufacturing Excellence: A Lean Leader's Guide to Achieving and Sustaining Excellence, Second Edition
by Larry E. FastFollowing in the tradition of its bestselling predecessor, The 12 Principles of Manufacturing Excellence: A Lean Leader's Guide to Achieving and Sustaining Excellence, Second Edition outlines a comprehensive, proven process for delivering world-class performance while also cultivating the right culture through leadership, mentoring, and hourly asso
Las 12 promesas del alma: Una guía para la sanación espiritual
by Sharon M. KoenigUna guía para la sanación espiritual. Un libro de crecimiento espiritual, de inspiración y vida, cuyo propósito es llevarnos hacia la comunión con Dios de una manera práctica, con un lenguaje sencillo que invita a la reflexión profunda. Todos buscamos promesas de Dios hacia nosotros, pero este libro propone precisamente lo contrario, cómo recibir sanación espiritual por medio de mantener estas 12 promesas hacia nuestro Dios desde la tierra, para obtener la paz. Luego del éxito de su primer libro Los ciclos del alma, Sharon una vez más, busca conciliar su búsqueda con un Dios auténtico y lleva de la mano a sus lectores hacia las respuestas que ha encontrado en su propio viaje espiritual, dilucidando dudas y regresando a un Dios personal, al mismo Padre de Jesús, a la vez que nos recuerda algunas promesas para mantenernos caminando de su mano. Este libro es el resultado de una profunda investigación personal en busca del Dios verdadero, que incluye desde consejos de la vida práctica hasta lecciones sublimes de los primeros cristianos del desierto, para encontrarse con un nuevo rostro con el Dios Padre. Las lecciones de ayer, en las palabras de hoy.
12 Questions for Love: A Guide to Intimate Conversations and Deeper Relationships
by Topaz Adizes&“Save yourself another round of heartbreak and breakups and read this first. Topaz condenses years of wisdom into 12 powerful questions that will give you the keys to unlock real, true, and profound love so you don&’t have to keep searching (or suffering) in disconnected relationships.&”—Natalie Kuhn, spiritual teacher and co-CEO of The ClassCould one conversation improve your relationship forever? We all crave connection. But sometimes we need help getting there. By having a conversation with your partner, guided by these thought-provoking questions, you&’ll discover the strength in having mindful, meaningful conversations and unlock a deeper level of lasting intimacy. Author Topaz Adizes invites you to bravely explore the heart of your relationshipthrough 12 carefully crafted questions drawn from thousands of candid conversations with real couples featured in his Emmy Award-winning documentary series {THE AND}. In today&’s fast-paced world, it is easier than ever to feel isolated, disconnected, and idling in surface-level relationships. Having observed a decade&’s worth of extraordinary conversations unfold, Topaz explores the key to feeling closer, more secure, and more connected with your partner. This essential, inclusive guide includes: Powerful tools to create a safe, transformative space for connection12 questions proven to nurture authentic intimacy, and examples from people who've been thereStrategies for staying connected in the midst of conflictConfidence to craft better, stronger questions of your own (hint: you&’ll get better answers)Make every conversation count, and you&’ll uncover the magic that awaits when you dare to be vulnerable, go deeper, and love like never before.
12 Rules for (Academic) Life: A Stroppy Feminist’s Guide through Teaching, Learning, Politics, and Jordan Peterson
by Tara BrabazonThese are strange times. Climate crises. Health crises. Collapsing systems. Influencers. And yes - Jordan Peterson.We are currently living in a (Post) Peterson Paradigm. This book – 12 Rules for (Academic) Life - explores what has happened to teaching, learning and politics through this odd and chaotic intervention. Deploying feminism, this lens and theory offers a glass-sharpened view of this moment in international higher education. It is organized through twelve mantras for higher education in this interregnum, and offers new, radical, edgy and passionate methodologies, epistemologies and ontologies for a University sector searching for a purpose. This is a feminist book which targets a feminist audience, both inside and outside higher education. It presents a clear focus on how this Peterson moment can be managed and challenged, when in future such academics deploy social media in this way. This book is also a part of higher education studies, exploring the role of the public / critical / dissenting / organic intellectual in debates about the political economy, identity/politics and leadership.A question of our time – through a climate emergency, a pandemic and polarized politics – is why Professor Jordan Peterson gained profile and notoriety. The Jordan Peterson moment commenced in September 2016 with his YouTube video, “Professor against political correctness,” and concluded with his debate with Slavoj Zizek on April 19, 2019. From this moment, his credibility was dented, if not destroyed.Jordan Peterson infused scholarly debates with Punch and Judy extremism and misunderstandings. Instead, this book offers research rather than certainty, interpretation rather than dogma, evidence rather than opinion, and theory rather than ‘moral truth.’ The goal is to recalibrate this (Post) Peterson Paradigm, to take stock of how this moment occurred, and how to create a revision of higher education.
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
by Jordan B. PetersonWhat does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of cutting-edge scientific research.Humorous, surprising and informative, Dr. Peterson tells us why skateboarding boys and girls must be left alone, what terrible fate awaits those who criticize too easily, and why you should always pet a cat when you meet one on the street. What does the nervous system of the lowly lobster have to tell us about standing up straight (with our shoulders back) and about success in life? Why did ancient Egyptians worship the capacity to pay careful attention as the highest of gods? What dreadful paths do people tread when they become resentful, arrogant and vengeful? Dr. Peterson journeys broadly, discussing discipline, freedom, adventure and responsibility, distilling the world's wisdom into 12 practical and profound rules for life. 12 Rules for Life shatters the modern commonplaces of science, faith and human nature, while transforming and ennobling the mind and spirit of its readers.
The 12 Rules of Attention: How to Avoid Screw-Ups, Free Up Headspace, Do More & Be More At Work
by Joseph CardilloHow to self-regulate and train your brain's attentional mechanism for faster, more accurate, high-quality performance at work.Do you feel like you're "crushing it?" How productive, happy and fulfilled do you feel each day at your job?You might ask what attention has to do with it. The answer may help fix a wide range of ongoing workplace concerns, including workplace error.Simply put, attention is connected to every single thing you think, feel and do at work. It's almost impossible to imagine, but by the end of this book you'll understand how that is, and you'll be tapping into your attentional system and regulating it to your highest advantage.You'll learn how to:* Use your entire attentional system, beyond just focus* Avoid fading out * Relieve data overflow, internal and external distraction * Use "at a glance" mental capacity to "catch" more desired detail * Regulate the brain's automatic, high-speed attention triggers and use them to your advantage* Turn your cell phone into a focus-enhancing device.The 12-Rules of Attention shows you how to train your attention to sharp, accurate, high definition... and keep it there.
The 12 Rules of Attention: How to Avoid Screw-Ups, Free Up Headspace, Do More and Be More At Work
by Joseph CardilloDo you feel like you're "crushing it?" How productive, happy and fulfilled do you feel each day at your job? You might ask what attention has to do with it. The answer may help clear up and fix a wide range of ongoing workplace concerns including workplace error. Simply put, attention is connected to every single thing you think, feel and do at work and elsewhere. It's almost impossible to imagine, but by the end of this book you'll not only understand how this is so, but you will be tapping into your attentional system and regulating it to your highest advantage. The 12-Rules of Attention will help you train your attention to sharp, accurate, high definition...and keep it there. You'll learn: How to use the entire attentional system, beyond just focus (which is only one part) How to avoid fading out Awareness, mindfulness and attention are not the same thing and how and when to employ each A process to relieve data overflow, internal and external distraction How to use "in a glance" mental capacity to "catch" more desired detail How to regulate the brain's automatic, high-speed attention triggers and use them to your advantage
The 12 Rules of Attention: How to Avoid Screw-Ups, Free Up Headspace, Do More & Be More At Work
by Joseph CardilloHow to self-regulate and train your brain's attentional mechanism for faster, more accurate, high-quality performance at work.Do you feel like you're "crushing it?" How productive, happy and fulfilled do you feel each day at your job?You might ask what attention has to do with it. The answer may help fix a wide range of ongoing workplace concerns, including workplace error.Simply put, attention is connected to every single thing you think, feel and do at work. It's almost impossible to imagine, but by the end of this book you'll understand how that is, and you'll be tapping into your attentional system and regulating it to your highest advantage.You'll learn how to:* Use your entire attentional system, beyond just focus* Avoid fading out * Relieve data overflow, internal and external distraction * Use "at a glance" mental capacity to "catch" more desired detail * Regulate the brain's automatic, high-speed attention triggers and use them to your advantage* Turn your cell phone into a focus-enhancing device.The 12-Rules of Attention shows you how to train your attention to sharp, accurate, high definition... and keep it there.(P)2020 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
12 Seconds of Silence: How a Team of Inventors, Tinkerers, and Spies Took Down a Nazi Superweapon
by Jamie HolmesThe riveting story of the American scientists, tinkerers, and nerds who solved one of the biggest puzzles of World War II—and developed one of the most powerful weapons of the war 12 Seconds of Silence is the remarkable, lost story of how a ragtag group of American scientists overcame one of the toughest problems of World War II: shooting things out of the sky. Working in a secretive organization known as Section T, a team of physicists, engineers, and everyday Joes and Janes took on a devilish challenge. To help the Allies knock airplanes out of the air, they created one of the world&’s first &“smart weapons.&” Against overwhelming odds and in a race against time, mustering every scrap of resource, ingenuity, and insight, the scientists of Section T would eventually save countless lives, rescue the city of London from the onslaught of a Nazi superweapon, and help bring about the Axis defeat. A holy grail sought after by Allied and Axis powers alike, their unlikely innovation ranks with the atomic bomb as one of the most revolutionary technologies of the Second World War. Until now, their tale was largely untold. For fans of Erik Larson and Ben Macintyre, set amidst the fog of espionage, dueling spies, and the dawn of an age when science would determine the fate of the world, 12 Seconds of Silence is a tribute to the extraordinary wartime mobilization of American science and the ultimate can-do story.
The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women: A Portable Mentor
by Gail McMeekin&“Earnestly recounting how 45 successful women achieved their dreams, McMeekin aims to provide &‘mentors&’ who can help readers transcend creative blocks.&”—Publishers Weekly From the popular creative coach Gail McMeekin—author of The 12 Secrets of Highly Successful Women—comes advice about the specific challenges in life that creative women face today. Identified in a survey of 1,500 CEOs to be the key leadership skill of the 21st century, creativity can help women entrepreneurs and business leaders realize their dreams.The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women explores the profiles of 45 of today&’s most successful women, combining their insights with Gail&’s own proven strategies. Each chapter offers the 12 secrets, keys, and challenges to help women work through their creative process. Together they offer an inspirational roadmap, providing all the tools women need to uncover their own authenticity and realize their creative dreams, including how to: · Dismantle limiting beliefs · Take positive and calculated risks · Make career changes fueled by passion and purpose · &“Filter and Focus&” to give creative ideas time and space to evolve · Prioritize · Overcome procrastination · Declutter and create workable workspaces · Find resources and support &“Such a wonderful reading experience. I couldn't wait to hear each story and glean all the wit, humor, and wisdom from each woman&’s own experience.&”—Carol Adrienne, coauthor of The Celestine Prophecy: An Experiential Guide &“An empowering book for those ready to confront self-defeating patterns related to creativity, and a great booster shot for those of us who have already faced and conquered some of the dragons.&”—Caroll Michels, author of How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist
The 12 Secrets of Highly Successful Women: A Portable Life Coach for Creative Women
by Gail McMeekinWinning Strategies of Highly Successful WomenMcMeekin’s second “12 secrets” book on creativity and success. From the popular creative coach Gail McMeekin, founder of Creative Success LLC with worldwide clients and author of the bestselling The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women, comes a book with hundreds of examples of how creative women entrepreneurs and business leaders have used proven strategies to succeed.Take positive risks and develop your talents and passions. We are experiencing a work and lifestyle revolution and creative Renaissance. Women are leaving companies and starting new businesses. Virtual companies are springing up, giving us choices about where and how we live and work. And, we are switching from the age of logical thinking to the age of conceptual thinking.This book can change your life. We all have the software to be creative, but many of us have been shamed or criticized, and our creative sparks are smoldering beneath layers of fear and lack of confidence. Gail McMeekin's book blasts through that and gets you excited again about your potential. McMeekin interviews 31 of today's most successful women, integrating their insights with her own proven success strategies to help you get onto the road to success.Each chapter has a series of challenges to guide you in discovering your own personal success. Read about:Successful women doing everything from being an astronaut, a politician, a coach, or a watercolor painterGremlins you must defeat to claim your true gifts and prosper and feel contentHow to take your best ideas and leverage them into a prosperous business that supports your life purpose and valuesIf you are a fan of Gail McMeekin’s other books, The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women Journal and The Power of Positive Choices, or have read books such as Conscious Creativity, Awakening Your Creative Soul, or The 30-Day Creativity Challenge; your next read should be The 12 Secrets of Highly Successful Women.