In most organizations, you won't be perceived as a leader unless you're perceived as a strong, compelling communicator. But here's the rub: the history of public speaking has been dominated by men. Does this mean that for women to be successful, they must lead—and speak—like men? Edith Poor says no. In Voicework, she argues that only when we understand the bias against the female voice will we be able to eliminate it. This bias is so pervasive that even women themselves don't know what the...

In the beginners mind, the Zen master Shunryu Suzuki once wrote, there are many possibilities. In the experts mind, there are only a few. The implication for Suzuki was that all that is new originates from a mind free of preconceptions. Here, in this brief eBook, former Harvard Business School professor and movie producer John Kao tells you how to achieve your own beginner's mind and unleash your creativity.

A step-by-step technique for sparking breakthrough creativity in advertising--or any fieldSince its publication in 1965, A Technique for Producing Ideas has helped thousands of advertising copywriters smash through internal barriers to unleash their creativity. Professionals from poets and painters to scientists and engineers have also used the techniques in this concise, powerful book to generate exciting ideas on demand, at any time, on any subj...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This inspiring meditation on kindness from the author of Lincoln in the Bardo is based on his popular commencement address.Three months after George Saunders gave a graduation address at Syracuse University, a transcript of that speech was posted on the website of The New York Times, where its simple, uplifting message struck a deep chord. Within days, it had been shared more than one million times. Why? Becaus...

A Writer's Quick Reference Guide to Words is a book on transition words and phrases for writers. The lists are arranged as a handy, quick reference tool for writers of all levels, from homeschoolers to professionals looking for word alternatives.The words and phrases are compiled into categories for easy use, providing the writer with a variety of choices. "Whether you're writing an e-mail or the next NY Times bestseller, you'll find something here to meet your needs."What ot...

What are your dreams trying to tell you? Do you ever dream of being stranded in a strange city in the dead of night, along and afraid? Do you dream of wandering through a beautiful house and discovering hidden rooms filled with treasures? Do you ever dream of loved ones who have passed? Dreams are our passport to our unconscious mind and this brief guide will help you unlock their secrets.MARY KENNEDY, a licensed psychologist and the author of Nightmares Can Be Murder, the first in...

Entrepreneurs Brief Guide - How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence.In our daily lives, we encounter various people who are excellent listeners. These people know how and what to say at the right time, and do so in such a manner that we're neither offended nor upset. There are also people who have control of their emotions and never get angry at stressful times. People like these have a high degree of Emotional Intelligence (EI). This type of intelligence is just as important a...

Have you ever been asked to attend a business meeting, a conference, a cocktail reception or a client party and found yourself worrying about how you will conduct yourself in such a function.How am I going to handle myself? What am I going to say? To whom would I talk? What would I do? I do not want to spend the whole party hiding behind a glass of drink wishing that I did not come in the first place?Chances are you have experienced this yourself before, causing you to beco...

Business Networking: Fine art of Small Talk 31 Tips and Tricks on What to Talk About to Start Crucial Conversations that Lead to more Business Deals and RelationshipsIf you are interested in gaining an edge in business networking-this book is for you! It does not matter if you are well versed or a novice. This book has something for everyone and you will indeed find something beneficial to add to your repertoire. You will learn some tips and tricks to help develop and polish your s...

Many people give the appearance of listening but fail to really hear what is being said to them. They assume that listening is such a basic sense that it will happen automatically. This is not the case. Or it might be that they are so used to making all the outward gestures of listening that they are convinced it is really happening. It is not difficult to pick up on tone of voice, body language and facial expressions, all of which indicate the gist of what is being said. All it then takes...

Entrepreneurs Brief Guide - We usually notice that when we're stressed about something, talking to a friend immediately helps in vanishing that stress and burden. This is often because the so-called stress we are facing comes from our perception of the situation. It could be that sometimes our perception is right and sometimes it is wrong. We tend to be harsh with ourselves or think negatively about circumstances and the people we are dealing with.In 30 minutes, learn how to: (a) A...

From Stephen Koch, former chair of Columbia University’s graduate creative writing program, comes essential and practical advice drawn from The Modern Library Writer’s Workshop.With nearly thirty years of teaching experience, Stephen Koch has earned a reputation as an astute and benevolent mentor; and with Advice to the Writer, his lucid observations and commonsense techniques have never been more accessible. Here Koch dispenses sound guidance for...