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The Go-Giver
A Little Story about a Powerful Business Idea
The Go-Giver tells the story of an
ambitious young man named Joe
who yearns for success. Joe is a true
go-getter, though sometimes he
feels as if the harder and faster he
works, the further away his goals
seem to be.
The Living Organization
Transforming Business
The pressure on CEOs and other leaders to create results, while balancing an increasing diversity of opposing demands, is reaching oppressive levels.
Leaders sense a breakdown to our existing approaches to business.
Unmuted:How to Show Up, Speak Up, and Inspire Action
Professional Communication
Unmuted is the essential guide to professional communication. Through the unique 'Unmuted' framework, it provides practical strategies that will bring confidence and clarity to every aspect of your career.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
A Leadership Fable
The five dysfunctions go to the very heart of why teams, even the best ones, often struggle. Lencioni outlines a powerful model and actionable steps that can be used
to overcome these common hurdles and build a cohesive, effective team.
Deep Listening
Impact Beyond Words
Unmuted is the essential guide to professional communication. Through the unique 'Unmuted' framework, it provides practical strategies that will bring confidence and clarity to every aspect of your career.
Manager to Leader
How to Become a Highly Effective Leader
Becoming a highly effective leader is within reach of everyone.
In this book you will learn techniques that are not textbook or strictly conventional but through learning from personal experiences, personal mistakes and generally caring for people.
Scaling for Success
People Priorities for High-Growth Organizations
Managing a high-growth organization requires both strategy and adaptability. This book is the definitive guide for leaders of high-growth organizations seeking to understand and execute the people-management principles that are essential to continued success.
The 21 Coliseums of Persuasion
Winning Every Battle by Knowing Every Theory
21 Colisums. That’s all that stands between you and mastery of one of the most powerful human arts -- the ability to bring people from where they are, to where you need them to be.This book is a unique tour through the great theories of persuasion.
The Centred Tradie
A Journey out of the Darkeness
A book for the 'very normal' Aussie bloke who finds himself facing his inner demons. In this book plumber, and author, Daniel Gaebler, shares his story of how he navigated the trials and tribulations of life, work and relationships.
The Change Room
Play the Game of Your Life
It's easy to stay stuck, but why sell yourself short? Let inspirational life coach Matt Elliott, a former NRL Head Coach, take you on a life-changing journey - a personalised plan that will transform your thinking, your choices and your future.
The Go-Giver
A Little Story about a Powerful Business Idea
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he
feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be.
The Living Organization
Transforming Business
The pressure on CEOs and other leaders to create results, while balancing an increasing diversity of opposing demands, is reaching oppressive levels.
Leaders sense a breakdown to our existing approaches to business.
Unmuted:How to Show Up, Speak Up, and Inspire Action
Professional Communication
Unmuted is the essential guide to professional communication. Through the unique 'Unmuted' framework, it provides practical strategies that will bring confidence and clarity to every aspect of your career.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
A Leadership Fable
The five dysfunctions go to the very heart of why teams, even the best ones, often struggle. Lencioni outlines a powerful model and actionable steps that can be used
to overcome these common hurdles and build a cohesive, effective team.
Deep Listening
Impact Beyond Words
Unmuted is the essential guide to professional communication. Through the unique 'Unmuted' framework, it provides practical strategies that will bring confidence and clarity to every aspect of your career.
Manager to Leader
How to Become a Highly Effective Leader
Becoming a highly effective leader is within reach of everyone.
In this book you will learn techniques that are not textbook or strictly conventional but through learning from personal experiences, personal mistakes and generally caring for people.
Scaling for Success
People Priorities for High-Growth Organizations
Managing a high-growth organization requires both strategy and adaptability. This book is the definitive guide for leaders of high-growth organizations seeking to understand and execute the people-management principles that are essential to continued success.
The 21 Coliseums of Persuasion
Winning Every Battle by Knowing Every Theory
21 Coliseums. That’s all that stands between you and mastery of one of the most powerful human arts -- the ability to bring people from where they are, to where you need them to be.This book is a unique tour through the great theories of persuasion.
The Centred Tradie
A Journey out of the Darkeness
A book for the 'very normal' Aussie bloke who finds himself facing his inner demons. In this book plumber, and author, Daniel Gaebler, shares his story of how he navigated the trials and tribulations of life, work and relationships.
The Change Room
Play the Game of Your Life
It's easy to stay stuck, but why sell yourself short? Let inspirational life coach Matt Elliott, a former NRL Head Coach, take you on a life-changing journey - a personalised plan that will transform your thinking, your choices and your future.
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