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With unequaled insight and brio, David Brooks, the New York Times columnist and bestselling author of Bobos in Paradise, has long explored and explained the way we live. Now, with the intellectual curiosity and emotional wisdom that make his columns among the most read in the nation, Brooks...

This audiobook is a vital tool for anyone who wants to become more aware of their body language as well as learn how to read and analyze verbal and nonverbal clues of others.

Whether you're trying to communicate your business idea to an investor, encourage your children to embrace your moral values, or break an addiction to endless web surfing - if you lack the skill of influence, you will be unable to convince yourself or anyone else. The human mind is like a titanium lock. If you communicate poorly - through endless talking, inattentive listening, or over-the-top pressure - it's like spinning the numbers on the lock over and over uselessly. But if you develop the key skills of influence, it's like knowing the exact combination to that lock.

Nido Qubein came to the United States in 1966, learned the English language, completed graduate university studies, and then went on to become living proof that this is still the land of opportunity. His life has been an amazing success story and a fitting example of what a multitalented individual can accomplish.

No matter what your career objectives are, Communicate What You Think will help you achieve them. You'll do a better job in selling ideas, plans, or procedures to associates or customers. Your sales presentations will sparkle. Your turn at the conference table will be a happier, more rewarding experience. More people will tend to seek you out at social events and want you to head up community projects.

Now you can possess charisma, confidence, and true personal power all winners have: the power of rapport. Instant Rapport allows you to forge an immediate bond with anyone, anywhere. It will literally remake the way the world sees you. Author Michael Brooks, nationally acclaimed communications expert, shares the same Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques he has taught to Fortune 500 executives in his renowned seminars.

Negotiation is a skill people need to use every day. In this audio exclusive, learn the negotiation skills required to navigate difficult situations that arise in everyday life. From buying a car to purchasing a home, one needs to know how to effectively negotiate, especially when the other party is a seasoned professional. Harvard professor, Joshua N. Weiss, Ph.D., gives us to tools to negotiate when we have a major stake in the game or when we're perceived as the "weak consumer."

In today's fast-paced, unstable workplace achieving success requires speaking up, promoting oneself and one's ideas, and taking initiative. Extroverts, fearless in tooting their own horns, naturally thrive in this environment, but introverts often stumble. If you question your ability to perform and succeed in this extroverted work culture, The Introvert's Complete Career Guide is custom fit for you. In this supportive, all-inclusive handbook, Jane Finkle demonstrates how to use your introverted qualities to their best advantage.

Welcome to the Youthology Podcast. Our mission is to create positive change for youth. This show is by youth, for everyone! This podcast gives our aspiring young leaders a platform to share their stories and advocacy on issues that impact our communities.

A monthly conversation designed to influence Milwaukee County stakeholders and improve life for people experiencing poverty. Produced and hosted by the Social Development Commission.

A semi-regular conversation among academics and professional staff at a UK-based higher education institution, who are trying to figure out better ways to get better.

At the root of Joe's work is the understanding that despite the fact that we live in a high-tech world designed to organize and structure our lives down to the last detail, the world we live in is also out of control. Despite any illusions, we actually have no control over anything - except ourselves and the way we react to the events of our lives. Therein lies authentic power.

A seminal piece on the power of thought, developed in collaboration with Nightingale-Conant, Janice Bryant Howroyd voices this original classic written by James Allen, a pioneer of the self-help movement. Originally published in 1903, As a Man Thinketh is an essay which argues that the key to mastering your life is harnessing the power of your thoughts and helps you cultivate the philosophy and attitude of a positive, successful person. As a Person Thinks, now enhanced for the 21st century and written as gender-neutral, contains a women's point of view for the first time.

Are you seeking a transformative approach to life that combines ancient wisdom with modern practicality? Look no further. "The Stoic's Handbook for Self-Development and Stress Reduction: Unlocking the Ancient Wisdom of Stoicism for Modern Living" is your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of Stoic living in today's fast-paced world. Learn actionable strategies for self-discipline, self-restraint, and stress management, all rooted in Stoic philosophy.

Mike Wickett's personal success is surefire proof of his unique communication and persuasion skills! Mike Wickett likes to quote psychologist William James: "Most people live, whether physically, intellectually, or morally, in a very restricted circle of their potential being." Mike has learned - and will teach you - how to tap into that potential and become the confident, sensitive and enthusiastic person you are meant to be. When Mike teaches, it becomes instantly apparent that he knows what he's talking about.

I want you now to really get in touch with who you are in a zodiacal sense. You are Libra, the symbol of the scale. The scales are balanced for justice and you therefore are constantly interested in the other persons view. Your planetary signification is Venus. You were born under the seventh zodiac sign which is associated with marriage, partnerships, legal affairs, public relations, publicity and the way the world works.

Sagittarius, you are the archer and you have amazing aim. Your arrow shoots straight at the truth. You are very interested in the truth rather than it being an abstract or symbolic concept. The truth, to you, is very important in a large part of your life. You are very interested in philosophy, spiritual values, travel, seeking out what lies beyond what you can see. So I encourage you, Sagittarius, to work on these things. Work to develop your philosophical interests and search more deeply.

Leo, you realize that you have excellent stamina. You can bounce back from anything or any situation; that is wonderful. Work more on increasing your stamina by giving yourself proper rest, especially at night. I understand that you love luxury. But make sure that you maintain your diligence in what you do, in other words, avoid laziness. Focus on evening out your energies over your entire lifetime and staying productive. Also, avoid self-indulgence. Certainly you treat yourself right because Leo, you are royalty.

You realize that you are sensitive and emotional. Cancer, I want you to realize that being sensitive is wonderful. However, you must also realize that not everyone who says things which you take offense to actually means to hurt you. Some people simply say things because that is their way. So cancer, I want you to become more comfortable with accepting people for who they are and what they say and let go of being overly sensitive. You have the ability to foresee cycles and trends.

Your sign relates to cleanliness, orderliness, having everything in order. You are interested in being physically fit and having your entire life fit and organized. You are also very interested in having other people in your life living up to your wonderful, high expectations. Realize, Virgo, that people are who they are and you must become more comfortable with accepting people as who they are.