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  The Kind Leader - A Practical...

  Karyn Ross

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  Kindness and leadership aren't often synonymous. Ask someone to describe "good leadership" to you and you will hear many adjectives used. And though there are many more that come to mind, kindness isn't one of them. And here's the problem with that. 
   
   
   
  What a leader models—how they think, speak, and act—influences the people they lead. Leaders who think, speak, and act unkindly give legitimacy and permission to those they lead to think, speak, and act in exactly the same unkind ways. In an increasingly fragmented, polarized, and divided world, we need leaders who will bring people together, not divide them. We need kindness to become synonymous with good leadership. 
   
   
   
  The purpose of this book is to teach leaders how to lead with kindness so they can influence the people they lead to create kinder workplaces, organizations, and the world. 
   
   
   
  This book gives you a deep theoretical understanding of the importance of leading with kindness and also provides practical exercises for you to use. By the time you finish the book, you will feel confident in your ability to lead with kindness and also to address organizational problems at work, at home, and in the community with kindness.

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  The Science of Leadership - Nine...

  Jeffrey Hull, Margaret Moore

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  At last, everyday leaders can put the science of leadership into action every day to model, inspire, and empower others to perform at their best. 
  The Science of Leadership: Nine Ways to Expand Your Impact presents a game-changing synthesis of 50 years of leadership research as a comprehensive guide for seasoned and aspiring leaders, and anyone who wants to help their boss become a better leader. 
  Authors Jeffrey Hull and Margaret Moore, leadership coaches and leaders of the Institute of Coaching, translate academic research and their extensive experience in leading and coaching into a practical, self-coaching roadmap for your own growth in these times of exponential change and disruption. 
  This book organizes the science of leadership (15,000+ studies and articles showing what improves individual, team, and organizational performance) into nine capacities which build upon each other. Each capacity is brought to life by real-life stories, a science overview, practices, and ways to deal with overuse. These capacities are organized into three levels with increasing complexity: 
  Self-Oriented1. Conscious - See clearly, including myself2. Authentic - Care3. Agile - Flex 
  Other-Oriented4. Relational - Help5. Positive - Strengthen6. Compassionate - Resonate 
  System-Oriented (team and organization)7. Shared - Share8. Servant - Serve9. Transformational - Transform 
  Whether you're a C-suite executive, an emerging leader, or a professional coach or consultant, The Science of Leadership delivers the fundamentals you need to know. You will quiet your ego and feel more fulfilled as a leader as your impact grows. Leading will feel more like flying than trudging uphill, with more ease, less strain, and more pleasure.

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  Hard Asks Made Easy: How to Get...

  JD Laura Fredricks

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  How to ASK for what you want ~and get it! 
  Asking for anything can be difficult, but those hard asks—promotions, love, money, 
  help—the ones that have you thinking and rethinking in your head, biting your nails, 
  and finding excuses not to ask, require a planned and proven approach. Ask expert 
  Laura Fredricks understands the psychology of asking. She’s raised more than a billion dollars for 
  her clients, and in this, her most important book yet, she’ll walk you through the process, starting 
  with identifying what kind of asker you are. Laura comes from successful careers in industries 
  known for making the toughest and biggest asks—law and philanthropy—and now she’s sharing 
  that insider knowledge with you. In this book, she points out the devils that keep you from asking, 
  and she shares her Five Laws on Asking that will guide you through every ask, regardless of how 
  challenging, anxiety provoking, or downright scary. With Laura Fredricks as your ask expert, you’ll 
  be able to apply power asking to every aspect of your life.

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  Cheap Flights - Unlock the...

  Will Hunter

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  Navigating the world of airline pricing can be a daunting task for travelers seeking affordable flights. Prices fluctuate based on various factors, including demand, seasonality, and booking timing. Understanding these dynamics is essential for identifying the best deals and making informed travel decisions. In this chapter, we will explore the complexities of airline pricing, including how fare classes impact costs, the significance of booking in advance, and the advantages of being flexible with travel dates. By grasping these concepts, you’ll be better equipped to secure the most economical flights for your adventures. 
    
  Airlines utilize a complex pricing structure influenced by multiple factors to determine ticket prices. One of the primary components is the concept of supply and demand. When demand for a particular route is high, airlines are likely to raise ticket prices to maximize revenue. Conversely, during periods of low demand, airlines may lower prices to attract more customers. 
  Another critical factor in ticket pricing is fare classes. Airlines typically categorize tickets into different fare classes, each with its own price point and conditions. These classes can range from economy to first class, with prices adjusted based on the amenities and flexibility offered. For instance, a ticket in a higher fare class may allow for free cancellations or changes, while a lower fare may come with stricter restrictions.

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  Inspiring Work Anniversaries -...

  Rick Joi

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  TOO MANY WORK ANNIVERSARIES ARE MISSED OR MEDIOCRE — AND THEY'RE HARMING YOUR ORGANIZATION MORE THAN YOU KNOW 
  WHY IT MATTERS: For many organizations, workplace culture is now as important as strategy and execution—many would argue it’s even more important, since it drives everything from employee productivity to customer retention. But where do you start, and how do you know if it’s working?  
  There’s a surprisingly simple answer, and it’s work anniversaries. Because unlike other paths to improving workplace culture, work anniversaries are (1) visible, (2) measurable, and (3) easy to improve ... if you know how.  
  WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS BOOK:What work anniversaries can achieve – the three scientifically-validated high-value outcomes that great work anniversaries deliver to organizationsWhat gets in the way – the three forces of work anniversary mediocrity that undermine most work anniversary programs and how to avoid themWho can help and what they can do – concrete ideas for the nine different roles that contribute to great work anniversaries—it's not just managers and HR 
  AND THERE'S MORE: There are also broader culture-focused chapters about work anniversary metrics, cultural uniqueness, vendors, acquisitions, and more. 
  THE BOTTOM LINE: If workplace culture matters to you, this book will show you how to take the most cost-effective and likely-to-succeed actions to shift your organization's work anniversaries from missed or mediocre to memorable and meaningful.

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  The Great 1929 Crash - The...

  Joseph Hicks

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  In the autumn of 1929, the seemingly invincible American stock market collapsed in a matter of days, wiping out fortunes and shattering the nation's confidence. What followed was not just an economic downturn but a complete transformation of American capitalism, politics, and society. 
  The Great 1929 Crash reveals how genuine prosperity morphed into dangerous speculation. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, this comprehensive history explores how millions of ordinary Americans were lured into the stock market by promises of easy wealth, how leverage and fraud inflated a bubble destined to burst, and how the warnings of skeptics were drowned out by the roar of the crowd. 
  Drawing on contemporary accounts, personal stories, and economic analysis, the book reconstructs the panic of Black Thursday and Black Tuesday, when the financial system came apart. It follows the contagion as bank failures spread across the nation, unemployment soared to 25 percent, and the Great Depression took hold. But it also examines the policy failures that transformed a crash into a decade-long catastrophe, and the landmark reforms—deposit insurance, securities regulation, and the New Deal—that emerged from the ruins. 
  More than a historical account, The Great 1929 Crash is a cautionary tale for our own time. It reveals timeless patterns of human behavior—greed, fear, herd mentality, and the dangerous belief that "this time is different"—that recur in every financial bubble. As contemporary markets reach dizzying heights and leverage proliferates, the lessons of 1929 have never been more relevant. 
  A gripping narrative of boom and bust that changed the course of the twentieth century—and offers essential warnings for the twenty-first. 
   

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