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Eleanor Roosevelt's Book of Common Sense Etiquette
by Eleanor RooseveltIn an era of incivility, discover a timeless guide to good manners from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. “The basis of all good human behavior is kindness,” says Eleanor Roosevelt in this classic handbook, first published in 1962 as a “modern book of etiquette for modern Americans.” As a politician, diplomat, and activist, as well as the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, Mrs. Roosevelt knew that thoughtful, civil behavior was essential to peaceful, productive relationships. In this etiquette guide, she teaches that decorum is not about strict adherence to formal rules; it is about approaching all social situations with consideration for others. She advises, “If ever you find yourself in a situation in which following a formal rule would be manifestly unkind, forget it, and be kind instead.” Drawing from her personal and professional experiences, Roosevelt covers a broad range of topics, including business dealings and family affairs, writing letters and receiving guests, and entertaining at home and traveling abroad. Beginning with the necessity of good manners between husband and wife, she considers the importance of courtesy in society at large and the role all Americans play as ambassadors of democracy while visiting foreign countries. In an era of incivility, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Book of Common Sense Etiquette is more relevant than ever. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
The Electricity of Every Living Thing: A Woman’s Walk in the Wild to Find Her Way Home
by Katherine MayPerfect for fans of The Salt Path and The Outrun, this book is a life-affirming exploration of wild landscapes, what it means to be different and, above all, how we can all learn to make peace within our own unquiet minds.'A windswept tale, beautifully told' Raynor Winn - The Salt Path 'A manifesto for the value of difficult people. I loved it' Amy Liptrot - The OutrunIn August 2015, Katherine May set out to walk the 630-mile South West Coast Path. She wanted to understand why she had stopped coping with everyday life; why motherhood had been so overwhelming and isolating, and why the world felt full of inundation and expectations she can't meet. Setting her feet down on the rugged and difficult path by the sea, the answer begins to unfold. It's a chance encounter with a voice on the radio that sparks a realisation that she has Asperger's Syndrome. The Electricity of Every Living Thing tells the story of the year in which Katherine comes to terms with her diagnosis. It leads to a re-evaluation of her life so far - a kinder one, which finally allows her to be different rather than simply awkward, arrogant or unfeeling. The physical and psychological journeys become inextricably entwined, and as Katherine finds her way across the untameable coast, she also finds the way to herself.What readers are saying about The Electricity of Every Living Thing:'This book showed a realistic view of how autism feels to some people, and it's explained so well''The astonishing sensitivity and awareness in her writing, both about the beautiful landscapes and nature around on her walks, and in relation to her family, friends and self put paid to many outdated myths about what it is like to be autistic''Compelling and transformative'
The Electricity of Every Living Thing: A Woman’s Walk In The Wild To Find Her Way Home
by Katherine MayThe New York Times bestselling author of Wintering writes a life-affirming exploration of wild landscapes, what it means to be different and, above all, how we can all learn to make peace with our own unquiet minds . . . In anticipation of her 38th birthday, Katherine May set out to walk the 630-mile South West Coast Path. She wanted time alone, in nature, to understand why she had stopped coping with everyday life; why motherhood had been so overwhelming and isolating; and why the world felt full of expectations she couldn't meet. She was also reeling from a chance encounter with a voice on the radio that sparked her realisation that she might be autistic. And so begins a trek along the ruggedly beautiful but difficult path by the sea that takes readers through the alternatingly frustrating, funny, and enlightening experience of re-awakening to the world around us…The Electricity of Every Living Thing sees Katherine come to terms with that diagnosis leading her to re-evaluate her life so far — with a much kinder, more forgiving eye. We bear witness to a new understanding that finally allows her to be different rather than simply awkward, arrogant or unfeeling. The physical and psychological journeys of this joyous and inspiring book become inextricably entwined, and as Katherine finds her way across the untameable coast, we learn alongside her how to find our way back to our own true selves.
The Electricity of Every Living Thing: A Woman's Walk in the Wild to Find Her Way Home
by Katherine MayLast summer, Katherine May was approaching 40, feeling overwhelmed by motherhood and lacking connection with others, lost in a world of inundation and expectation. She had always felt different but this feeling was new. She wanted to get out, get free and find herself again - and so set about walking the rugged 450 mile South West Coast Path. However, this journey uncovers more than she ever imagined. By chance, en route to the walk, Katherine hears a radio show and the guests are speaking about Asperger's Syndrome. Things begin to fall into place - could this explain the white-outs, the excruciating confusion around social contact, the electric feeling of every living thing?After a formal diagnosis, Katherine begins to unravel this new perspective of her life. Through her physical journey comes an emotional one - of accepting who she is and moving forward. It's not just about walking or Asperger's; this is one woman's journey to feel free within herself, something that everyone can relate to.Read by Nathalie Buscombe(p) Orion Publishing Group 2018
The Electronic Dream
by John FuhrmanThe author tells you how to use the educational resources of an organization to ensure your success when you duplicate your efforts as an e-commerce professional.
Un elefante en el living: Historias sobre lo que sentimos y no nos animamos a hablar
by Juan TonelliJuan Tonelli reúne, con talento y mirada sensible, historias extraordinarias de gente común para retratar y explorar distintos aspectos y tensiones de nuestra vida cotidiana, recorriendo temas como el matrimonio, la soledad, el sexo, la autocensura, el amor y el poder. ¿Quién se anima a mirar a los ojos a sus propias vulnerabilidades? Conocer los problemas de otros, sus contradicciones y dualidades, a veces resulta la forma más adecuada para abordar con compasión y fortaleza a nuestros propios fantasmas. Con talento y mirada sensible, Juan Tonelli reúne historias extraordinarias de gente común para retratar y explorar distintos aspectos y tensiones de nuestra vida cotidiana, recorriendo temas como el miedo, las contradicciones, el dolor, los traumas y carencias que nos condicionan, y todo eso que sentimos y no podemos expresar. La mayoría de estas historias están escritas en primera persona, tal como fueron relatadas por sus protagonistas: seres lastimados, fantasiosos, aterrorizados, a veces delirantes, que nos permiten reflejarnos como en un espejo y mirar eso que nos ocupa tanto espacio pero no nos animamos a enfrentar. «Comprendí que el tema no eran las dificultades en sí ?que todos tenemos y son similares?, sino ser incapaces de abordarlas porque duelen».Juan Tonelli «Un elefante en el living nos garantiza instantes de encuentro con nosotros mismos. Por eso vale la pena».Laura Gutman
La elegancia masculina: Los secretos del guardarropa
by Eugenia De la TorrienteUna guía de referencia sobre elegancia masculina ¿Qué diferencia hay entre un frac y un chaqué?¿Cuándo y dónde se perdió el hábito de llevar sombrero a diario?¿Cómo consiguieron las zapatillas saltar de las canchas deportivas a los despachos? Para responder a estas y otras muchas preguntas, una guía definitiva de la elegancia masculina que combina el análisis de la evolución histórica del vestir, las anécdotas y la información práctica. La estructura parte de cuatro grandes bloques (sastrería, deportivo, complementos y zapatos) que son presentados con una introducción y una imagen histórica para después desglosarse en apartados específicos, solo aparentemente enciclopédicos, para cada una de las prendas más significativas. La guía, elegantemente ilustrada, tiene una voluntad atemporal y trasciende de las tendencias del momento para convertirse en una referencia clásica a la vez queamena. «Sea tu vestido tan costoso cuanto tus facultades lo permitan; pero no afectado en su hechura, rico, no extravagante, porque el traje dice por lo común quién es el sujeto, y los caballeros y principales señores franceses tienen el gusto muy delicado en esta materia.»Shakespeare, Hamlet
The Elegant Pitch: Create a Compelling Recommendation, Build Broad Support, and Get it Approved
by Mike Figliuolo“The cure for death by PowerPoint and analysis paralysis . . . build support for your idea before you do a single calculation in a spreadsheet.” —Eric Grossat, Vice President, Global Marketing HCV, AbbVie“We’re sorry but your recommendation wasn’t approved.”We’ve all heard those words; it’s a sentence that swallows your hopes and crushes your confidence.Getting ideas or projects approved and securing the resources needed to implement them is one of the greatest challenges business leaders face. With multiple stakeholders, constrained budgets, and competing agendas, it’s difficult to cut through the clutter and garner the required support.The Elegant Pitch provides a simple, proven process to go from idea to approval more quickly and effectively than ever before. This is the same method used by elite strategy consulting firms such as McKinsey & Co. and Bain Consulting. But you don’t have to be a high-priced consultant to master a process that promises:Clearer and more compelling recommendations and ideasShorter and crisper communicationsGreater efficiencyShorter and fewer meetingsMore efficient decision-making processesA higher likelihood of getting your recommendations approvedDo less work, hold fewer and shorter meetings, and get ideas approved on the first pass? Sign me up!By using the methods in The Elegant Pitch, you can get to “yes” more quickly and drive the results that set you apart from the crowd.“If you need to frame up situations, challenges, and decision paths or you’re looking for support, budget, and headcount for your ideas, you’ll want to read this book twice.” —Suzie Reider, Managing Director, Brand Solutions, YouTube/Google
Elegant Simplicity: The Art of Living Well
by Satish Kumar&“A profound and accessible guide to an ecological civilization of peace, material sufficiency, and spiritual abundance for all.&” —David Korten, international-bestselling author of When Corporations Rule the World Consumerism drives the pursuit of happiness in much of the world, yet as wealth grows unhappiness abounds, compounded by the grave problems of climate change, pollution, and ecological degradation. We&’ve now reached both an environmental and spiritual dead-end that leaves us crying out for alternatives. Elegant Simplicity provides a coherent philosophy of life that weaves together simplicity of material life, thought, and spirit. In it, Satish Kumar, environmental thought leader and former monk, distills five decades of reflection and wisdom into a guide for everyone, covering: · The ecological and spiritual principles of living simply · Shedding both &“stuff&” and psychological baggage · Opening your mind and heart to the deep value of relationships · Embedding simplicity in all aspects of life including education and work · Merging science and spirituality for a coherent worldview. Elegant Simplicity is a life guide for everyone wanting off the relentless treadmill of competition and consumption and seeking a life that prioritizes the ecological integrity of the Earth, social equity, and personal tranquility and happiness. &“Satish Kumar embodies the elegance of simplicity . . . follow his path to make your life simple, elegant, and inspiring.&” —Deepak Chopra, New York Times–bestselling author &“In this moving and eloquent book, Satish Kumar takes us through his own journey to a simpler, happier life with a low ecological footprint.&” —David Suzuki, award-winning geneticist, author, broadcaster, and environmental activist
The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything
by Lou Aronica Ken RobinsonA New York Times-bestselling breakthrough book about talent, passion, and achievement from the one of the world's leading thinkers on creativity and self-fulfillment. The Element is the point at which natural talent meets personal passion. When people arrive at the Element, they feel most themselves and most inspired and achieve at their highest levels. With a wry sense of humor, Ken Robinson looks at the conditions that enable us to find ourselves in the Element and those that stifle that possibility. Drawing on the stories of a wide range of people, including Paul McCartney, Matt Groening, Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington, and Bart Conner, he shows that age and occupation are no barrier and that this is the essential strategy for transforming education, business, and communities in the twenty-first century. Also available from Ken Robinson is Finding Your Element, the practical guide to achieving your highest potential.
The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything
by Lou Aronica Ken RobinsonA breakthrough book about talent, passion, and achievement from one of the world's leading thinkers on creativity and self-fulfillment. The Element is the point at which natural talent meets personal passion. When people arrive at the Element, they feel most themselves and most inspired and achieve at their highest levels. With a wry sense of humor, Ken Robinson looks at the conditions that enable us to find ourselves in the Element and those that stifle that possibility. Drawing on the stories of a wide range of people, including Paul McCartney, Matt Groening, Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington, and Bart Conner, he shows that age and occupation are no barrier and that this is the essential strategy for transforming education, business, and communities in the twenty-first century.
Elemental Love Styles
by Craig MartinEvery day, millions of people turn to books, online dating sites, and marriage counselors with one goal in mind: to find--and keep--the romantic partner of their dreams. In Elemental Love Styles, counselor, astrologer, and interfaith minister Dr. Craig Martin gives readers the tools to identify and work with their unique roles and desires--and maximize their romantic relationships as a result. Using the language of the four elements, readers easily identify their element and embrace their deeper needs for love: creative fire, who desires recognition; intellectual Air, who flourishes with freedom; emotional and intuitive Water, who thrives with reassurance; and practical earth, who is dependable, strong, and solid. Packed with tips, tools, and examples, Elemental Love Styles, will help anyone wanting to create and maintain a deep, personal, and lasting relationship--beginning with loving yourself. Elemental Love Styles does not judge readers or their partners for being who they are, but rather opens up possibilities for compatibility and happiness. With a perspective set on love and collaboration, readers gain self-knowledge and cooperative skills, not just tools and tricks for temporary fixes. Regardless of who we are or what kind of relationship we desire, Dr. Martin affirms that we each have the opportunity for relationship happiness when we understand our own deeper need for love.
El elemento
by Ken RobinsonEl libro que ha revolucionado el campo de la creatividad, la innovación y el aprendizaje Prólogo de Eduard PunsetLa clave del elemento reside en hacer especialmente bien aquello que nos apasiona. ¿Qué tienen en común Matt Groening, el creador de Los Simpsons, el empresario Richard Branson, y la periodista Arianna Huffington? Más allá de su enorme éxito profesional, todos son personas que muestran una extraordinaria pasión por lo que hacen y que han encontrado lo que Ken Robinson denomina su elemento, es decir, el lugar donde la persona hace aquello que realmente quiere hacer y donde es quien siempre ha querido ser. Ken Robinson consigue en este libro transmitir la importancia de encontrar ese punto, motiva al lector a buscarlo y le recuerda que nunca es tarde para alcanzarlo. El elemento es un libro especialmente necesario en unos momentos en los que el éxito parece medirse exclusivamente mediante parámetros económicos, porque nos demuestra que la clave reside en hacer especialmente bien aquello que nos apasiona.
El elemento perdido: Inspirar compasión por la condición humana
by Debra Silverman• Se basa en la sabiduría de nuestros antepasados, quienes comprendían las cuatro direcciones, los cuatro elementos y las cuatro nobles verdades• Demuestra el importante papel del &“observador&”, aquella parte de ti que puede mantenerse al margen de los juicios y verte con un enfoque más sabio y compasivo• Ofrece herramientas para determinar la mezcla de elementos de tu personalidad e identificar el más débil para evitar seguir repitiendo patrones negativosEl elemento perdido fue escrito para todos los que sentimos que algo está &“mal&” con nosotros, que somos raros o fuera de lo normal. Basándose en su profundo conocimiento espiritual y sensibilidad, Debra Silverman busca ayudarte a ver más allá de los defectos percibidos para encontrar tu &“verdadero&” yo, tus dones y tu lugar en el mundo.Fusionando la psicología y la espiritualidad, Silverman ofrece formas de acoger y hacer la paz con nosotros mismos para poder ser seres más poderosos y efectivos. Sus enseñanzas provienen de la sabiduría de los antepasados. Por medio de los tipos de personalidades basados en los cuatro elementos, la autora revela que el dolor que sientes es específico a tu personalidad y que tus problemas se repetirán una y otra vez hasta que te veas a ti y a otros desde el punto de vista compasivo que nos une a todos.El elemento perdido es una invitación a buscar la sabiduría antigua, para ayudar en tu crecimiento . . . Por eso encontraste este libro.
El elemento (prólogo de Eduard Punset): Descubrir tu pasión lo cambia todo
by Sir Ken Robinson Lou AronicaEl libro que ha revolucionado el campo de la creatividad, la innovación y el aprendizaje. ¿Qué tienen en común Matt Groening, el creador de Los Simpsons, el empresario Richard Branson, o la periodista Arianna Huffington? Más allá de su enorme éxito profesional, todos ellos son personas que muestran una extraordinaria pasión por lo que hacen y que han encontrado lo que Ken Robinson denomina su Elemento, es decir, el lugar donde la persona hace aquello que realmente quiere hacer y donde es quien siempre ha querido ser. Ken Robinson consigue en este libro transmitir la importancia de encontrar ese punto, motiva al lector a buscarlo y le recuerda que nunca es tarde para alcanzarlo. El Elemento es un libro especialmente necesario en unos momentos en los que el éxito parece medirse exclusivamente mediante parámetros económicos, porque nos demuestra que la clave reside en hacer especialmente bien aquello que nos apasiona. La clave del elemento reside en hacer especialmente bien aquello que nos apasiona. Reseñas:«Existe una poderosa fuerza motriz dentro de cada ser humano que, una vez liberada, puede hacer realidad cualquier visión, cualquier sueño. El Elemento captura esta fuerza con pasión y perspicacia.»Anthony Robbins, autor del bestseller internacional Poder sin límites «El Elemento ofrece una perspectiva capaz de descubrir lo mejor del lector. Contiene fascinantes anécdotas y casos reales de personas que han encontrado su tesoro más profundo.»Stephen R. Covey, autor de Los 7 hábitos de la gente altamente efectiva «Ken Robinson es una persona excepcional, capaz de acercarse a ti de una forma que te hace sentir feliz. Estoy orgullosa de aparecer en su libro como alguien que ha encontrado su Elemento. Este libro guiará al lector para encontrar lo mejor de sí mismo.»GillianLynne, coreógrafa de Cats y El fantasma de la ópera
The Elements of Choice: Why the Way We Decide Matters
by Eric J. JohnsonA leader in decision-making research reveals how choices are designed—and why it&’s so important to understand their inner workingsEvery time we make a choice, our minds go through an elaborate process most of us never even notice. We&’re influenced by subtle aspects of the way the choice is presented that often make the difference between a good decision and a bad one. How do we overcome the common faults in our decision-making and enable better choices in any situation? The answer lies in more conscious and intentional decision design.Going well beyond the familiar concepts of nudges and defaults, The Elements of Choice offers a comprehensive, systematic guide to creating effective choice architectures, the environments in which we make decisions. The designers of decisions need to consider all the elements involved in presenting a choice: how many options to offer, how to present those options, how to account for our natural cognitive shortcuts, and much more. These levers are unappreciated and we&’re often unaware of just how much they influence our reasoning every day.Eric J. Johnson is the lead researcher behind some of the most well-known and cited research on decision-making. He draws on his original studies and extensive work in business and public policy and synthesizes the latest research in the field to reveal how the structure of choices affects outcomes. We are all choice architects, for ourselves and for others. Whether you&’re helping students choose the right school, helping patients pick the best health insurance plan, or deciding how to invest for your own retirement, this book provides the tools you need to guide anyone to the decision that&’s right for them.
The Elements of Choice: Why the Way We Decide Matters
by Eric J. Johnson&‘Indispensable&’ Daniel Kahneman How do you get people to donate their organs? What&’s the trick to reading a wine list? What&’s the perfect number of potential matches a dating site should offer? Every time we make a choice, our minds go through an elaborate process most of us never even notice. We&’re influenced by subtle aspects of the way the choice is presented that often make the difference between a good decision and a bad one. To overcome the common faults in our decision-making and enable better choices in any situation involves conscious and intentional decision design. Transcending the familiar concepts of nudges and defaults, The Elements of Choice offers a comprehensive, systematic guide to creating effective choice architectures, the environments in which we make decisions. The designers of decisions need to consider all the elements involved in presenting a choice: how many options to offer, how to present those options, how to account for our natural cognitive shortcuts, and much more. These levers are unappreciated, yet they impact our reasoning every day. This book doesn&’t simply analyse the mental fallacies that trip us up. It goes further to show us what good decision-making looks like – that it can be both moral and effective.
The Elements of Expression
by Arthur Plotnik Jessica MorellMore than ever in this completely updated edition, The Elements of Expression helps word users "light up the cosmos or the written page or the face across the table" as they seek the radiance of expressiveness-the vivid expression of thoughts, feelings, and observations.Nothing kills radiance like the murky, generic language dominating today's talk, airwaves, and posts. It tugs at our every sentence, but using it to express anything beyond the ordinary is like flapping the tongue to escape gravity. The Elements of Expression offers an adventurous and inspiring flight into words that truly share what's percolating in our minds. Here writers, presenters, students, bloggers-even well intentioned "Mad Men"-will discover language to convey precise feelings, move audiences, delight and persuade.No snob or scold, the acclaimed word-maven Arthur Plotnik explores the full range of expressiveness, from playful "tough talk" to finely wrought literature, with hundreds of rousing examples. Confessing that we are all "like a squid in its ink" when first groping for luminous expression, he shines his amiable wit on the elements leading, ultimately, to language of "fissionable intensity."
The Elements of Humor: The Tools of Comedy that Make You Funnier, Happier, and Better Looking
by Scott DikkersFind the funny in your writing, speeches, presentations, and everyday conversations Are you ready to elevate your writing, speeches, and conversations with unparalleled wit and comedy? Look no further than The Elements of Humor by bestselling author and comedy writing legend, Scott Dikkers. This isn't just another book on humor—it's a transformative guide that stands head and shoulders above the rest, designed to make you the funniest version of yourself. While many writers treasure Strunk and White's Elements of Style for its writing standards and best practices, the realm of humor writing has long awaited a credible, comprehensive guide. Scott Dikkers answers the call with a book that is both hilarious and instructive, offering clear, replicable steps to infuse your writing and speaking with unforgettable humor. In the book, you'll find: Step-by-step guidance for everything from sophomoric pranks to sophisticated satire as you learn the fundamentals of crafting humor that resonates Diverse humor strategies for different kinds of funny, including self-deprecation, referential jokes, shock humor, hyperbole, wordplay, slapstick, and even meta-humor Engaging tools, including helpful diagrams, funny illustrations, interactive exercises, and a comprehensive index of all discussed tools, skills, and methods The Elements of Humor is your key to making the people around you laugh. Scott Dikkers' expert advice is easy to follow, ensuring that anyone can become a master of humor. Perfect for enhancing presentations, content creation, or everyday conversations, this book will secure a prominent place on your library shelf. Don't miss the chance to transform your approach to humor. Whether you aim to entertain, persuade, or simply bring more joy into your life and the lives of others, The Elements of Humor is your go-to resource. Add it to your cart now and step into a world where laughter is just a page turn away!
The Elements of Negotiation: 103 Tactics for Everyone to Win in Each Deal
by Keld JensenComprehensive guide to mastering negotiation, based on 24 years of research The Elements of Negotiation provides readers with an easy-to-follow step-by-step approach to becoming exceptional negotiators in both their professional and personal lives. Grounded in 24 years of extensive research, studying the habits and techniques of 35,000 individual negotiators, the 103 steps provide a detailed roadmap for negotiation excellence, covering preparation, execution, and post-negotiation analysis. Backed by tested science proving the tips' efficacy, The Elements of Negotiation explores a wealth of real-world case studies and examples, with trends and predictions into the future of negotiation, and additional resources and training programs to further improve your negotiation skills. In this book, you'll learn: How to prepare for negotiations to achieve superior financial outcomes What to say—and not say—during any negotiation, big or small How successful negotiators achieve positive outcomes for both parties Why successful negotiators are usually successful in both their personal and professional lives With its research-backed approach and the expertise of Keld Jensen, an international authority on negotiation with countless accolades and clients like the Financial Times, Target, Government of Canada, and UCLA, The Elements of Negotiation is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to elevate their negotiation skills.
The Elements of Persuasion: Use Storytelling to Pitch Better, Sell Faster & Win More Business
by Richard Maxwell Robert Dickman"Every great leader is a great storyteller," says Harvard University psychologist Howard Gardner. According to master storytellers Richard Maxwell and Robert Dickman, storytelling is a lot like running. Everyone knows how to do it, but few of us ever break the four-minute mile. What separates the great runners from the rest? The greats know not only how to hit every stride, but how every muscle fits together in that stride so that no effort is wasted and their goals are achieved. World-class runners know how to run from the inside out. World-class leaders know how to tell a story from the inside out. In The Elements of Persuasion, Maxwell and Dickman teach you how to tell stories too. They show you how storytelling relates to every industry and how anyone can benefit from its power. Maxwell and Dickman use their experiences—both in the entertainment industry and as corporate consultants—to deliver a formula for winning stories. All successful stories have five basic components: the passion with which the story is told, a hero who leads us through the story and allows us to see it through his or her eyes, an antagonist or obstacle that the hero must overcome, a moment of awareness that allows the hero to prevail, and the transformation in the hero and in the world that naturally results.Let's face it: leading is a lot more fun than following. Even if you never want to be a CEO or to change the world, you do want to have control over your own work and your own ideas. Ultimately, that is what the power of storytelling can give you.
Elements of Taste: Understanding What We Like and Why
by Benjamin ErrettFrom My Little Pony to the Sex Pistols: An engaging exploration of why we love what we love Katy Perry. Wes Anderson. Coldplay. Star Wars. Hamilton. Gilmore Girls. We all have our most and least favorite things. But why? In this smart, funny, and well-researched book, Benjamin Errett brings together the latest findings from the worlds of psychology, criticism, neuroscience, market research, and more to examine what taste really means—and what it can teach us about ourselves. Covering kitsch, nostalgia, snobbery, bad taste, George Michael, and what it means to be “basic,” this is the ultimate read for anyone who devours popular and not-so-popular culture.
The Elephant in the Boardroom: How Leaders Use and Manage Conflict to Reach Greater Levels of Success
by Edgar PapkeA seven-step guide to effective leadership through confronting conflict and using its power to drive success.“When leaders fail to confront conflict, they become the “biggest elephant” in the room.”In a survey of more than 4,000 CEOs, executives, and managers, more than ninety percent admitted they were uncomfortable confronting or engaging in conflict.Yet leaders must realize that every conflict presents an opportunity to reach higher levels of performance. In The Elephant in the Boardroom, award-winning leadership psychologist Edgar Papke explores the unique and challenging relationship that leaders have with conflict, and offers the know-how needed to use conflict as the engine of innovation and creativity. As a result, you will learn how to act courageously and be better equipped to lead and win in today’s complex and turbulent world.The Elephant in the Boardroom will help you:Better understand the unique relationship leaders have with conflictGain the self-knowledge required to confront conflict and attain higher levels of leadership performanceLearn how to foster cultures of openness and higher accountabilityIdentify the sources of dysfunctional conflict to create constructive change effectivelyLearn to use a proven, seven-step model for effectively managing and leveraging conflictAre you ready to confront the “big elephant in the room,” and manage the elephants living and thriving in your organization?
An Elephant In The Living Room: The Children's Book
by Jill M. Hastings Marion H. TyppoAn illustrated story to help children understand and cope with the problem of alcoholism or other drug addiction in the family. An illustrated story to help children understand and cope with the problem of alcoholism or other drug addiction in the family.
An Elephant in the Living Room: A Leader's Guide for Helping Children of Alcoholics
by Marion H. Typpo Jill M. HastingsPerfect for individual use or in group settings, professionals and other adult helpers will learn basic information in order to help children cope with an addicted parent or sibling. Professionals and other adult helpers will learn basic information in order to help children cope with an addicted parent or sibling. Offers practical guidance to education and health care professionals who help young people cope with a family member's chemical dependency as it explains the disease of chemical dependency and the psychology of child development. Excellent for use in either children's support groups or individual settings.