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Drive

The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

by Daniel H. Pink

In Drive, Daniel Pink examines the three elements of true motivation — autonomy, mastery, and purpose — and offers smart and surprising techniques for putting these into action.

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The 100X Leader

How to Become Someone Worth Following

by Steve Cockram, Jeremie Kubicek

Global leadership experts Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram suggest that if you want to get the best out of people, you have to be willing to fight for your highest good, even at a personal cost.

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Working With Emotional Intelligence

by Daniel Goleman

Do you have what it takes to succeed in your career? What distinguishes star performers from the mediocre is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is actually a set of skills that anyone can acquire, and in this practical guide, Daniel Goleman identifies them, explains their significance, and shows how they can be fostered. As Goleman documents, emotional intelligence is the essential ingredient for reaching and staying at the top in any field, even high-tech careers.

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The First 90 Days

Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels

by Michael Watkins

In The First 90 Days, Harvard Business School professor Michael Watkins presents a road map for taking charge in the first 90 days of a new executive position. The first days in a new position are critical because small differences in actions can have a huge impact on long-term results. This summary will equip executives with strategies and tools to get up to speed faster and achieve more sooner. Watkins shows readers how to diagnose a situation and understand its challenges and...

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360 Degrees of Influence

Get Everyone to Follow Your Lead on Your Way to the Top

by Harrison Monarth

The best leaders influence those who are below and above them, as well as people external to the organization, such as customers and partners. In 360 Degrees of Influence, Harrison Monarth provides advice on how to gain the trust and respect of those around you and how to expand your influence well beyond your immediate environment. Providing valuable insight into human emotion and behavior, Monarth reveals the secrets to knowing what people are thinking and feeling — maybe...

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The Power of Habit

Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

by Charles Duhigg

In The Power of Habit, award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. With penetrating intelligence and an ability to distill vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives, Duhigg brings to life a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential for transformation.

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Everyone Deserves a Great Manager

The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team

by Scott Miller, Todd Davis, Victoria Roos Olsson

Based on nearly a decade of research, the six critical practices that are identified will give you a head start in building the competence and confidence you need to succeed as a first-time manager.

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The Recognition Book

50 Ways to Step Up, Stand Out and Get Recognized

by Paul F. Warriner

No matter what industry or where you are in your career path, The Recognition Book will help you define your career goals and identify the character traits, behaviors, and skills to develop in order to reach them.

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Fail Fast or Win Big

The Start-Up Plan for Starting Now

by Bernhard Schroeder

Fail Fast or Win Big is not about failing. It’s about embracing a specific way of thinking about creating and launching a company.

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