Personal Growth

Personal Growth

 
The Opt-Out Revolt Mainiero, Lisa A. | Sullivan, Sherry E. Davies-Black Publishing , 2007 Human Resources, Personal Growth

More and more highly talented employees – particularly women – are leaving the traditional workforce in a trend termed the “opt-out” phenomenon. Some of these individuals pursue careers outside traditional corporate...

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The Time Trap Mackenzie, Alec | Nickerson, Pat Amacom , 2009 Management, Personal Growth, Productivity

Who has never felt the need for more hours in the day to accomplish what must be done? The struggle to use time effectively in the face of overwhelming daily demands has not diminished since the late Alec Mackenzie...

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Smart Networking Lynch, Liz McGraw-Hill , 2009 Personal Growth, Relationships

Networking events make many people uncomfortable. In Smart Networking, author Liz Lynch confesses to feeling so small and overwhelmed at her first networking event that she only lasted five minutes....

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How to Sell Yourself Lustberg, Arch Career Press , 2008 Business Strategy, Communication, Personal Growth

Everything a speaker does sends signals to members of the audience. Where we gaze, the way we speak or gesture, and the inflection in our voice all cause the audience to reach certain conclusions and judgments about...

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Words That Work Luntz, Dr. Frank Hyperion Books , 2007 Communication, Leadership, Personal Growth

Communication is about the effective use of language in the context of understanding the audience. The best product or service can have a great slogan or advertisement, but the message fails if the communicator does...

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Imagination First Liu, Eric | Noppe-Brandon, Scott Jossey-Bass , 2009 Innovation, Personal Growth

Imagination is an immensely powerful tool; when tapped, both individuals and companies have almost limitless access to creativity, innovation, and competitive advantages. The future of society relies heavily on...

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I Got My Dream Job and So Can You Liebman, Pete AMACOM , 2012 Personal Growth

In I Got My Dream Job and So Can You, Pete Liebman gives young professionals a comprehensive outline to getting the job of their dreams and starting on the path towards a fulfilling career. He provides...

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They Don't Teach Corporate in College Levit, Alexandra The Career Press , 2009 Leadership Development, Personal Growth

In They Don’t Teach Corporate in College, Alexandra Levit aims to offer “twenty-somethings” a reality check about the corporate world. A successful transition from college to the corporate working...

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Getting to Resolution Levine, Stewart Berrett-Koehler Publishers , 2009 Communication, Human Resources, Management, Personal Growth, Relationships

In traditional models of conflict resolution, disagreeing parties are pitted against one another in a highly adversarial win/lose scenario. According to Stewart Levine, author of Getting to Resolution...

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The Three Signs of a Miserable Job Lencioni, Patrick Jossey-Bass , 2007 Business Strategy, Human Resources, Management, Personal Growth

Miserable jobs – those that breed deep cynicism, unhappiness, and frustration – exist across all industries and status levels. Unfortunately, far too many employees experience job misery each day. Not only can this...

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