Challenges, equips, and inspires fathers of children with special needsBecoming the father of a child with special needs can feel like being drafted into the military--and starting duty as a general. Dad is expected to know how to set rules and run drills without any training in leadership. And there are very few resources for men who want to be involved but need guidance and specific ideas. Overwhelmed, many fathers end up going AWOL on their families.As a t...

Project management can be a rewarding, exhilarating experience. Yet, far too many people head into it feeling a mild streak of terror, if not outright dread. And why not? The levels of sophistication one can bring to the task of project management varies so wildly that it is easy to be left confused, overwhelmed, and without direction. This book is for the typical career professional who is asked to manage a project of anywhere from just himself or herself to a staff of say 10 or so. The ...

You're no idiot, of course. You excel at your job, raise great kids, and even participate in local organizations. But when it comes to asserting yourself in tricky situations, you feel like hiding under your desk. Stand up and be heard! The 'Complete Idiot's Guide to Assertiveness' provides you with step-by-step guidelines for asserting yourself with everyone from your kids to your boss. Feel confident about negotiating with your landlord, speaking up at a town meeting, and even telling yo...

The basics of how to manage time and prioritize, with solid advice on how to say "no" when responsibility just can't be handled.

The secret to getting more checks on that to-do-listAs companies and workers are being pressured to do more for less, new ways of becoming more time-productive are essential. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting Things Done gives readers the tools they need to increase personal productivity in the workplace, including how to visualize short- and long-term goals, tear down the walls of procrastination, manage energy instead of time, streamline work space, run prod...

You don't have to be the CEO of your organization, or even an executive, to feel successful. Perhaps you're an up and coming rookie who's doing a great job, an effective team leader, or simply someone on whom others can consistently count. Perhaps you're earning a high salary, but think again if you believe that in and of itself is a fair measure of your success. I would rather have a solid reputation in my organization and/or industry, although earning big bucks is a definite plus! As you p...

Following the advice in this guide will not only help your get your project off on the right foot, but will also keep you and your team marching along to its successful conclusion. You'll learn how to put together the best team for the job, how to define your goals and motivate your teammates, how to monitor the teams progress and keep the project on track, and how to stay within budget and time constraints. The book also explains how to use charts and diagrams to detail and define various as...

This book features an expanded section on using new technologies to increase the reach of marketing efforts, offers sample telephone and voice mail scripts, and includes advice on setting up a home office for maximum efficiency.

The opportunity to buy for less at wholesale or near wholesale prices has probably never been greater. The Internet has democratized purchasing information so that with the right search techniques, anybody can find information on almost any product, make price comparisons, and proceed accordingly. Shopping for bargains is not only a money-saving activity; it can be fun and exhilarating. There are dangers, however, in hunting the best deals. Online, con artist and scammers abound. Offline, y...

As a result of television, people today expect to be comfortable in every communication situation. When someone speaks to them, they want to relax and listen, just as they do when a TV professional entertains them in their living room." Roger Ailes, author of Television Changed The Rules, suggests that speakers are expected to be at least as comfortable, knowledgeable, and succinct as a guest on a television show. Although speaking is often more formal than television interviews, being relaxe...

If you're too busy, overworked or under-appreciated, here's some welcome relief. You'll understand why life's gotten so hectic (the 5 Mega-Realities) and you'll know how to take charge and win. Discover simple steps that put you back in control. Refreshing ideas that give you time for your priorities, your dreams, and some much-needed fun. This approach works!

In this book, you will learn how to set goals, identify priorities, and achieve the important things in life, in spite of the many demands on your time. You will also learn how to differentiate between the urgent and the important, and plan effectively so that important and urgent projects are accomplished on time. Undoubtedly, you've heard of the importance of establishing priorities. Why bother? When you identify what's important in your life, (your life's priorities) you are in a better p...