Master the moments that matter—at work and in life.In today’s always-on world, success favors people who can stay calm, communicate clearly, and treat others with respect—even under pressure. The Art of Mindfulness delivers 20 short, practical lessons you can use immediately: prepare for interviews, handle difficult people, resolve conflict without drama, give meaningful praise, make standout first impressions, and listen so others feel he...

The top achievers learn the most and apply what they learn; therefore, there is no skill, information, or lesson more vital than learning how to learn.This book is a must-read for business executives, entrepreneurs, people interested in personal development, trainers, teachers, and students. We live in a world where, more and more, we succeed based on what we know rather than what task we perform. Authors, Jim Stovall and Ray Hull, PhD are lifelong learners and teachers of...

In The Art of Presentation, the second book of the new Jim Stovall and Dr. Ray Hull “Your Ultimate Guide” series for personal development and business success, the authors use their decades of combined experience, research, and natural abilities to powerfully illustrate the specifics of effective public speaking.Read this book to learn more about:Public speaking as a performance artWorld-changing speakers of the pastContemporary, influenti...

The first volume in a series that includes three titles: The Art of Communication, The Art of Presentation and The Art of Productivity, by Jim Stovall and Ray H Hull PhD.The Art of ProductivityConsidering your audience and adjusting communication styleWhat your non-verbal communication says about youDressing for maximum successPublic speakingWritten words vs. sp...

The ability to manage stress and anxiety so you can live with more joy and success is not just a science…it’s an art!You can’t craft a life of purpose and fulfillment if you’re constantly stressed out. Yet in a world where we are always plugged in and burned out, it can be difficult to remember that you don’t have to be ruled by anxiety and burnout—nor do you have to live in a state of overwhelm to achieve success in your personal and professional life.In The Art of De-...

Authors Jim Stovall and Ray H. Hull, PhD are lifelong learners and teachers of successful best practices across a wide spectrum of topics including education, communication, and influence.The Art of Influence, written in Jim’s entertaining, story-telling style alongside Dr. Hull’s straight-forward, factual approach is a must-read for businesspeople, salespeople, entrepreneurs, and anyone wanting to improve their place of influence in life.Read this book and underst...

Who we are, what we believe, and everything we stand for goes from theory to reality when we communicate.In The Art of Communication, the first book of the new Jim Stovall & Dr. Raymond Hull Your Competitive Edge series for personal development and business success, the authors use their decades of combined experience, research, and natural abilities to powerfully illustrate the specifics of effective communication.Stovall’s revealing stories mixed with Dr...

What Does it Take to Get Ahead Now—And Stay There?High performance has always required shrewd strategy and superb execution. These factors remain critical, especially given today’s unprecedented business climate. But Rich Karlgaard—Forbes publisher, entrepreneur, investor, and board director—takes a surprising turn and argues that there is now a third element that’s required for competitive advantage. It fosters innovation, it accelerates strategy and execution, an...

Tap into the powerful techniques of professional actors and great communicatorsThe Pin Drop Principle is a step-by-step master class for anyone wishing to become a more confident and credible communicator. Lewis and Mills believe all business professionals ought to deliver their message in such an engaging way that one could literally hear a pin drop when they speak. The secret to doing so comes from an unusual world: professional acting. By activating "ob...

For too long, educators have focused only on getting students ready for the next test, for the next grade, for graduation, or maybe for college. Students must be prepared to succeed in school, and they must know how to read, write, and calculate. But that's only the beginning. Our job--whether we teach kindergarten, 5th grade, or high school or we lead a school or district--is to prepare students for success in the real world. To do so, we must also teach grit. Grit is a combination of ten...

Based on ex-FBI special agent Joe Navarro's book, What Every Body is Saying, this booklet takes you through the most important nonverbal behaviors of dating and relationships. These have been distilled from the latest scientific research to show what people universally are honestly feeling, thinking, and possibly intending. This quick guide will help you decipher the body language of both friends and lovers with extreme accuracy. Within these authoritatively written pages you will find inf...

A modern adaptation of bestselling author Dale Carnegie’s timeless advice for the digital age.Dale Carnegie’s time-tested advice has carried millions upon millions of readers for more than seventy-five years up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives. Now the first and best book of its kind has been rebooted to tame the complexities of modern times and will teach you how to communicate with diplomacy and tact, capitalize on a solid network, make ...