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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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True North

Discover Your Authentic Leadership

by Bill George

Just as a compass points toward a magnetic field, your True North pulls you toward the purpose of your leadership. When you follow your internal compass, your leadership will be authentic, and people will naturally want to associate with you.

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No Limits

Blow the CAP Off Your Capacity

by John C. Maxwell

In No Limits, best-selling author John C. Maxwell explains how to identify, grow and apply your critical capabilities.

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The Future-Proof Workplace

Six Strategies to Accelerate Talent Development, Reshape Your Culture, and Succeed with Purpose

by Morag Barrett, Linda D. Sharkey, Ph.D.

The Future-Proof Workplace is a survival guide for the new realities of business. It highlights the changes already taking place: the transition from skills to knowledge, the neuroscience approach to leadership and motivation, galloping technical advances and more.

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Victory Through Organization

Why the War for Talent Is Failing Your Company and What You Can Do About It

by Wayne Brockbank, David Kryscynski, Mike Ulrich, Dave Ulrich

Victory Through Organization demonstrates that organizational success isn’t just about the talent you have –– it’s about how the collective organization makes the individual talent better.

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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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