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The Speed of Trust

The One Thing that Changes Everything

by Stephen M.R. Covey

According to Covey, trust is one of the essential elements of business, and the ability to create, preserve and restore trust has become one of the most important skills today, inside and outside the office. In The Speed of Trust, Covey gives his readers all the key tools to cultivating trust in their relationships, while offering up the wisdom of other great leaders on the topic.

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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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Dark Horse

Achieving Success Through the Pursuit of Fulfillment

by Todd Rose, Ogi Ogas

How does the dark horse mindset empower you to consistently make the right choices that fit your unique interests, abilities and circumstances?

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Crushing Quota

Proven Sales Coaching Tactics for Breakthrough Performance

by Michelle Vazzana, Jason Jordan

Sales coaching works. Crushing Quota breaks the process down into manageable components.

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The Power of Reputation

Strengthen the Asset that Will Make or Break Your Career

by Chris Komisarjevsky

Learn how to be authentic, open to ideas, a strong communicator, and by your actions, demonstrate that you are a person of character.

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First, Fast, Fearless

How to Lead Like a Navy SEAL

by Brian Hiner

Brian "Iron Ed" Hiner tells what it’s like to be a SEAL and what shapes the intense sense of sacrifice, teamwork and mutual commitment they share. From his own 20-year career as a Navy SEAL and his hands-on experience of commanding hundreds of strategic combat missions and operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and across the globe, Hiner extracts business leadership lessons that can help leaders isolate what’s most important, especially in stressful times.

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5 Gears

How to Be Present and Productive When There is Never Enough Time

by Steve Cockram, Jeremie Kubicek

Kubicek and Cokram describe five gears that represent different modes of effectively connecting with others and balancing work and life in a meaningful and productive way. By shifting into the right gear at the right time, you can improve your relationships and increase your respect, influence and productivity.

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Unfinished Business

Women, Men, Work, Family

by Anne-Marie Slaughter

Anne-Marie Slaughter offers her own story as a backdrop for discussing the challenges that face women who seek to have an incredible career while nurturing a happy family.

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The Time Trap

The Classic Book on Time Management

by Alec Mackenzie, Pat Nickerson

One of the all-time bestselling books on time management, "The Time Trap" has shown countless readers how to squeeze the optimal efficiency — and satisfaction — out of their work day. Filled with smart tactics, revealing interviews, and handy time management tools, this is the proven guide professionals need to get everything under control.

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