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Design doesn't have to complicated, which is why this guide to human-centered design shows that usability is just as important as aesthetics. Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door...

Emotions are inseparable from how we humans think, choose, and act. In Emotional Design, cognitive scientist Don Norman shows how the principles of human psychology apply to the invention and design of new technologies and products. In The Design of Everyday Things, Norman made the definitive case for human-centered design, showing that good design demanded that the user's must take precedence over a designer's aesthetic if anything, from light switches to airplanes, was going to work as the user needed.

In The Design of Future Things, best-selling author Donald A. Norman presents a revealing examination of smart technology, from smooth-talking GPS units to cantankerous refrigerators. Exploring the links between design and human psychology, he offers a consumer-oriented theory of natural human-machine interaction that can be put into practice by the engineers and industrial designers of tomorrows thinking machines.

Millions of subject-matter experts, functional leaders, requirements gatherers, and problem solvers have opportunities to influence every day. Instead, too often they merely respond to requests and take orders from their stakeholders. By not exercising their unknown superpower, they miss opportunities to break down silos, improve collaboration, and accelerate the best decisions for the organization. This book is designed to help people discover the most impactful approach to influencing without authority, coercion, manipulation or force.

One of the biggest secrets of the ages is this: thought is creative. Thought creates reality—no matter how much it might seem otherwise. This is the secret of power, success, love, and health. You shape your reality by shaping your thoughts. This is staggering and incredible, but it’s the truth. These twelve classic works all describe the true power of mind and how to make it work for you to achieve success and fulfillment in all areas of life: work, money, relationships, even luck.

An international best seller with over five million copies in print, The Power of Positive Thinking has helped men and women around the world to achieve fulfillment in their lives through Dr. Norman Vincent Peale's powerful message of faith and inspiration. In this phenomenal best seller, Dr. Peale demonstrates the power of faith in action. With the practical techniques outlined in this book, you can energize your life - and give yourself the initiative needed to carry out your ambitions and hopes.

In this book, you'll discover how Napoleon Bonaparte mastered the use of the pregnant pause to grab attention, how Lady Margaret Thatcher punctuated her most serious speeches with the use of subtle props, how Ronald Reagan could win even the most hostile crowd with carefully timed wit, and much, much more. Whether you're addressing a small nation or a large staff meeting, you'll want to master the tips and tricks in Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln.

Organizations today face a crisis. The crisis is of long standing and its signs are widespread. Most proposals for improving management address one element of the crisis at the expense of the others. The principles described by award-winning author Stephen Denning simultaneously inspire high productivity, continuous innovation, deep job satisfaction and client delight. Denning puts forward a fundamentally different approach to management, with seven inter-locking principles of continuous innovation.

Selling your business is one of the most exciting—and difficult—things you will ever do. Exiting well can give you a life of freedom or put the business in a great position to scale to heights you might not otherwise achieve, but a bad exit can be disastrous. You might leave millions of dollars on the table or set yourself and your company up for failure.

In anticipation of his upcoming book, Rocky Mountain Highway: Stories, Photos and Other Memories of My 25 Years Traveling with John Denver, Lowell Norman gives a peek inside the adventures he had working with Denver as his personal photographer and documentary film maker.

Normans Podcast – Neutral. Echt. Vielfältig. Weltgeschehen ohne politische Meinung, ehrliche Reiseberichte und spannende Einblicke in alles, was das Leben bewegt – sachlich erzählt, mit klarem Blick.

Mein Name ist Norman Glaser und als Strategieexperte und Führungskräfte-Coach schreibe ich zum Thema Markenführung in Zeiten der Digitalisierung. Darüber hinaus führe ich in meinem Podcast MARKENREBELL Interviews mit spannenden Gesprächspartner, um für Dich als Führungskraft und Unternehmer wertvolle Inhalte und Anregungen bereitzustellen, die Dir helfen sollen, den Herausforderungen der Digitalisierung zu begegnen.

नॉर्मन विंसेंट पील एक अमेरिकी मंत्री और लेखक थे, जिन्हें सकारात्मक सोच की अवधारणा को लोकप्रिय बनाने में उनके काम...

Organizations have made public commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, yet their leaders rarely have the skills to lead inclusively. Leadership consultant and former Silicon Valley executive Minette Norman is committed to changing that by sharing some of the most important things she’s discovered over the decades she spent in the corporate world.

"Mache mehr von dem, was dich wirklich glücklich macht!" Mit der Anker™-Methode zeigt Norman Gräter Ihnen einen Weg zu mehr Selbstbewusstsein, Motivation und Erfolg auf. Zielerreichung beginnt für ihn im Kopf; sie führt über eine konsequente Neuausrichtung hin zu spür- und messbaren Resultaten. Das Hörbuch des dreifachen Europameisters im öffentlichen Reden richtet sich ganz gezielt an High Potentials und Führungskräfte - Menschen, die in ihrem Leben bereits viel erreicht haben.

Norman Lear, born in 1922, rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential figures in American television history. This essay delves into his life, work, and lasting impact, exploring how his formative experiences, including military service in World War II, shaped his worldview. Lear's groundbreaking television shows, such as "All in the Family," "Maude," "Good Times," "The Jeffersons," and "One Day at a Time," challenged societal norms, addressing taboo topics like racism, women's rights, and reproductive freedom. These shows also played a pivotal role in promoting ...

Maia Heyck-Merlin helps teachers build the habits, customize the tools, and create space to become a Together Teacher. This practical resource shows teachers how to be effective and have a life! Author and educator Maia Heyck-Merlin explores the key habits of Together Teachers - how they plan ahead, organize work and their classrooms, and how they spend their limited free time. The end goal is always strong outcomes for their students.

What happens when a veteran B2B CMO needs to step back and do a reset? What does it mean for modern marketing and how executives manage their careers? Whether you're a CMO or not, you've probably entertained similar challenges. How do you balance your life, your career, and your health?Join Norman and Jeff, along with occasional guests, to find out more.

A Sportsman's Life is the story of a man, his company, and his love of the outdoors, his commitment to conservation, and his infectious enthusiasm for the good life. This memoir is a great listen for any angler or hunter—and even for those of us who just want to dress like one.

If You Really Want to Change the World leads entrepreneurs through the critical stages of venture development, from concept to acquisition or public offering to maintaining a rich culture of innovation in the company. It is a guide by innovators for innovators, with approaches that are practical and timeless.