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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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Detonate

Why - and How - Corporations Must Blow Up Best Practices (and Bring a Beginner's Mind) to Survive

by Steven Goldbach, Geoff Tuff

Detonate explains how organizations build up bad habits, identifies which ones masquerade as “best practices,” and suggests alternatives that can contribute to winning in the marketplace.

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What Happens Now?

Reinvent Yourself as a Leader Before Your Business Outruns You

by Mark D. Nevins, John Hillen

What Happens Now? shows leaders how to reinvent themselves in order to attain personal growth and organizational success by inspiring people, nurturing relationships, energizing teams, grooming successors and influencing stakeholders.

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Next Is Now

5 Steps for Embracing Change - Building a Business that Thrives into the Future

by Lior Arussy

Arussy shares his five-step Future Ready Impact program that will guide change-impacted employees and business owners from a victim mentality to one of participation and ownership.

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The Spark and the Grind

Ignite the Power of Disciplined Creativity

by Erik Wahl

Erik Wahl, a visual artist, speaker and entre¬preneur, helps us unite the yin and yang of creativity — the dynamic new ideas with the dogged effort.

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The High-Potential Leader

How to Grow Fast, Take on New Responsibilities and Make an Impact

by Ram Charan, Geri Willigan

The High-Potential Leader explains the modern business climate while highlighting the critical role relationship building, communication style, engagement, and ability to motivate and bring out the best performance in others play in becoming an impactful leader.

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Executive Presence

The Missing Link Between Merit and Success

by Sylvia Ann Hewlett

Are you “leadership material?” Sylvia Ann Hewlett, a noted expert on workplace power and influence, shows how to identify and embody the Executive Presence (EP) needed to succeed.

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Persuadable

How Great Leaders Change Their Minds to Change the World

by Al Pittampalli

Al Pittampalli explains the art of persuadability, the genuine willingness and ability to change your mind in the face of new evidence.

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Contagious Culture

Show Up, Set the Tone and Intentionally Create an Organization That Thrives

by Anese Cavanaugh

Anese Cavanaugh shares her unique Intentional Energetic Presence (IEP) Method that can be used to help you revitalize your work culture in ways that encourage growth, productivity and innovation.

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