A recent study showed that when doctors tell heart patients they will die if they do not change their habits, only one in seven will be able to follow through successfully. Desire and motivation are not enough: even when it is literally a matter of life or death, the ability to change remains maddeningly [...]
After decades of research, Stanford University psychologist Carol S. Dweck, discovered a simple but groundbreaking idea: the power of mindset. In this brilliant book, she shows how success in almost every area of human endeavor can be influenced by how we think about our talents and abilities. People with a fixed mindset—those who believe [...]
In The Influential Mind, neuroscientist Tali Sharot takes us on a thrilling exploration of the nature of influence. We all have a duty to affect others―from the classroom to the boardroom to social media. But how skilled are we at this role, and can we become better? It turns out that many of our [...]
Leadership from the Inside Out, Kevin Cashman’s breakthrough business bestseller clearly connects personal growth to leadership effectiveness. The revised edition includes new validating independent research, impressive new case studies, new tools and practices. Framed in seven simple yet profound mastery areas, this book serves as an integrated coaching experience that helps leaders understand how [...]
Leadership and the New Science launched a revolution by demonstrating that ideas drawn from quantum physics, chaos theory, and molecular biology could improve organizational performance. New science enables us to deal successfully with change and uncertainty in our organizations and our lives. It describes a world where chaos is natural, where order exists ”for [...]
You might think you are a people person. But do you really treat others well? And how can you improve your dealings with those around you? Through a series of entertaining stories, this astonishing book will show you how most of us are not fulfilling our potential – in our personal lives and at [...]
To lead is to live dangerously. It’s romantic and exciting to think of leadership as all inspiration, decisive action, and rich rewards, but leading requires taking risks that can jeopardize your career and your personal life. It requires putting yourself on the line, disturbing the status quo, and surfacing hidden conflict. And when people [...]
The Biology of Belief will forever change how you think about your own thinking. Stunning new scientific discoveries about the biochemical effects of the brain’s functioning show that all the cells of your body are affected by your thoughts. Bruce H. Lipton PhD, a renowned cell biologist, describes the precise molecular pathways through which [...]
Games People Play is a book that helps people to understand the dynamics of relationships, by psychiatrist Eric Berne. We all play games. In every encounter with other people we are doing so. The nature of these games depends both on the situation and on who we meet. Games People Play is the most accessible [...]
This practical guide to Transactional Analysis is a unique approach to solving your problems. In sensible non-technical language, Thomas A Harris, explains how to gain control of yourself, your relationships and your future – no matter what happened in the past. This is the self-help book that will change your life for good.
