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A SHORT COURSE IN TEAM LEADERSHIP BASICS.
7 Lessons in Leading Teams is a quick course in team leadership, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From exploring what a great team looks like, gaining respect and setting common goals, to communication, culture and managing remote or virtual teams, you’ll explore the entire process of being a successful team leader including the key dos and don’ts you need to focus on.

* Lesson 1: Getting started with your team
* Lesson 2: Alignment and goal setting
* Lesson 3: Delegating and managing
* Lesson 4: Optimal communication
* Lesson 5: Motivating poor performers
* Lesson 6: Inspiring high performers
* Lesson 7: Creating a culture of excellence

Explore the main themes and ideas in team leadership, get a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, and test your progress with practical and thought-provoking exercises. 7 Lessons in Leading Teams is your fastest route to success.

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7 Lessons are for people who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media, the series covers the business topics that matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English, each book features a course of 7 short lessons so that with just a little work, you can quickly master the subject.

A SHORT COURSE IN NLP BASICS.
7 Lessons in NLP is a quick course in leading people, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From communicating more effectively to creating greater rapport with others, you’ll discover the ability to change what isn’t working in your life and increase what is.

* Lesson 1: What is neuro-linguistic programming?
* Lesson 2: Identify empowering and limiting beliefs
* Lesson 3: Recognize how we represent information to ourselves
* Lesson 4: Use precision questions to find out what people mean
* Lesson 5: Identify different communication filters
* Lesson 6: Use the six levels of change and reframing
* Lesson 7: Increase your options

Explore the main themes and ideas in NLP, get a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, and test your progress with practical and thought-provoking exercises. 7 Lessons in NLP is your fastest route to success.

ABOUT THE SERIES
7 Lessons are for people who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media, the series covers the business topics that matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English, each book features a course of 7 short lessons so that with just a little work, you can quickly master the subject.

A SHORT COURSE IN FINANCE BASICS.
7 Lessons in Finance For Non-Financial Managers is a quick course in basic finance, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From profit statements and balance sheets through to costing and budgets, it will help you deal confidently with questions such as ‘What is the return on investment?’, ‘Do we have the resources?’ and ‘What are the cash implications?’

* Lesson 1: The profit statement
* Lesson 2: The balance sheet
* Lesson 3: Published accounts
* Lesson 4: Accounting ratios and investment decisions
* Lesson 5: Cash and working capital
* Lesson 6: Costing
* Lesson 7: Budgets

Explore the main themes and ideas in finance, get a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, and test your progress with practical and thought-provoking exercises. 7 Lessons in Finance For Non-Financial Managers is your fastest route to success.

ABOUT THE SERIES
7 Lessons are for people who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media, the series covers the business topics that matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English, each book features a course of 7 short lessons so that with just a little work, you can quickly master the subject.

A SHORT COURSE IN SALES BASICS.
7 Lessons in Sales is a quick course in selling, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From listening and asking pertinent questions, to presenting the features and benefits of your product or service to match your customer’s needs, you’ll discover how to become a world-class salesperson.

* Lesson 1: Jump-start your success formula
* Lesson 2: Develop product and service expertise
* Lesson 3: Understand buying motives
* Lesson 4: Turn objections to your advantage
* Lesson 5: Presentations and closings
* Lesson 6: Create action-provoking systems
* Lesson 7: Implement motivation and support systems

Explore the main themes and ideas in sales, get a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, and test your progress with practical and thought-provoking exercises. 7 Lessons in Sales is your fastest route to success.

ABOUT THE SERIES
7 Lessons are for people who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media, the series covers the business topics that matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English, each book features a course of 7 short lessons so that with just a little work, you can quickly master the subject.

THESE ARE THE PRODUCTIVITY INSIGHTS YOU NEED TO GET AHEAD

WHAT DO PRODUCTIVE PEOPLE KNOW THAT THE REST OF US DON’T? Do they have a secret recipe for success? Is there a special alchemy to being productive? The 50 secrets in this book will help you become the kind of person who gets things done – fast and efficiently.

Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now to get better results. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for professional success, a formula that will unlock your leadership potential.

Productivity made easy
Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or just get on top of your work, this book provides the tools and techniques you need to be more productive. With dedicated sections on having a productive attitude, managing specific projects, aids to productivity and productivity in action, it gives you everything you need to know.

Being productive isn’t about being inately gifted. It’s about applying deliberate practise towards a goal, and by doing that, changing your brain and your abilities. Secrets of Productive People reveals the things you need to know to join the ranks of highly productive people.

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Secrets books are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life. They boil down the essentials of important topics into short, quick lessons giving expert advice on a wide range of challenges that you can apply instantly. Each chapter outlines one of the 50 secrets and gives three strategies for putting the ideas into action. Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or be on top of your work, these books give the answers you’re looking for.

THESE ARE THE REAL RESILIENCE INSIGHTS YOU NEED TO GET AHEAD

WHAT DO RESILIENT PEOPLE KNOW THAT THE REST OF US DON’T? Do they have a secret recipe for success? Is there a special alchemy? The 50 secrets in this book will help you develop the kind of resilience you need for maintaining equilibrium during tough times.

Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now to get better results. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for success, a formula that will unlock your potential.

Resilience made easy
Resilience comes more naturally to some, but the good news is that those of us who are not born robust can work in the right direction. Resilience is an apporaoch; a way of putting your brain in a different gear. Whether you want to build the ability to bounce back or adjust habits and adopt new ways of thinking, this book provides the tools and techniques you need.

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Secrets books are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life. They boil down the essentials of important topics into short, quick lessons giving expert advice on a wide range of challenges that you can apply instantly. Each chapter outlines one of the 50 secrets and gives three strategies for putting the ideas into action. Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or be on top of your work, these books give the answers you’re looking for.

THESE ARE THE REAL COMMUNICATION INSIGHTS YOU NEED TO GET AHEAD

WHAT DO GREAT COMMUNICATORS KNOW THAT THE REST OF US DON’T? Do they have a secret recipe for success? Is there a special alchemy? The 50 secrets in this book reveal the things you need to know to express yourself with assurance and get your message across effectively.

Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now to get better results. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for success, a formula that will unlock your potential.

Communication made easy
Whether you want to find your style, understand body language, or banish self-doubt and build a bedrock of self-assurance, this book provides the tools and techniques you need.

ABOUT THE SERIES
Secrets books are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life. They boil down the essentials of important topics into short, quick lessons giving expert advice on a wide range of challenges that you can apply instantly. Each chapter outlines one of the 50 secrets and gives three strategies for putting the ideas into action. Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or be on top of your work, these books give the answers you’re looking for.

THESE ARE THE INSIGHTS YOU NEED TO MASTER PERSUASION AND INFLUENCE

WHAT DO GREAT INFLUENCERS KNOW THAT THE REST OF US DON’T? Do they have a secret recipe for success? Is there a special alchemy to influencing people? The 50 secrets in this book will help you get out of influence deficit to become the kind of person who gets things done and gets where you want to go.

Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now to get better results. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for success, a formula that will unlock your potential.

Influence made easy
Secrets of Great Influencers reveals the five factors behind becoming influentioal: what you think; who you know; what you do; who you are; and how you play the game. Whether you want to get paid more, get more attention, or grow your online following, this book provides the tools and techniques you need.

ABOUT THE SERIES
Secrets books are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life. They boil down the essentials of important topics into short, quick lessons giving expert advice on a wide range of challenges that you can apply instantly. Each chapter outlines one of the 50 secrets and gives three strategies for putting the ideas into action. Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or be on top of your work, these books give the answers you’re looking for.

Great ideas are all around us, waiting to be discovered. Here’s how to find them.

We’re used to imagining creativity as a lightbulb moment – sudden, mysterious, reserved for the gifted few. But what if ideas aren’t conjured from thin air? What if they’re discovered – more like precious artifacts that we unearth and refine?

In How Great Ideas Happen, cognitive scientist George Newman draws on cutting-edge research to show that creativity isn’t magic, it’s method. The most successful innovators don’t wait to be struck by brilliance; their creative process is more like archeology. As keen-eyed explorers, they scan the terrain, dig with intention, and, with a little luck, find gold.

With vivid examples from the arts, science, and business, Newman shows how creativity often comes from discovering what was already there. For example, how Jackson Pollock tapped into deep patterns in nature to create his famous “drip” paintings; how Korean filmmakers created an entirely new genre by closely studying foreign films; or, how Paul Simon made Graceland by carefully sifting through previously recorded material for what he could take away.

By revealing the hidden steps behind breakthrough success, How Great Ideas Happen uncovers a repeatable method that anyone can follow, reframing creativity not as a rare gift, but as a universal capacity waiting to be unlocked through exploration. The creative process is an adventure of ideas – this book is your guide.

READERS LOVE THE WOLF OF INVESTING:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The best book you can find in regards to investing in the stock market”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent book. Highly recommend”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fantastic book by a fascinating man”

A clear-eyed guide for anyone who wants to play the stock market to their advantage from the “raw and frequently hilarious” investment guru and New York Times bestselling author of The Wolf of Wall Street who inspired the Oscar-winning film of the same name.

Jordan Belfort’s guide to mastering the stock market shows you when to buy, sell, hold, and cash out; how to make smarter (and safer) investments; and how to build significant wealth over both the short- and long-term. Unlike traditional investment books, every page of Jordan’s lessons, colourful stories, and principles, entertains you with the charismatic swagger portrayed so famously on screen by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Belfort teaches you everything you need to know about savvy investing – even if whatever stock you’ve touched before has turned to yesterday’s trash. As you read this guide, you will not only learn life’s most profitable lessons, but you’ll laugh out loud at Belfort’s brazen honesty and wit. After being enraged by watching big banks steal money from individual investors and determined to right the wrongs of his own infamous past, Belfort now shows regular investors how to use the stock market to your advantage.

Whether you’re new to investing or want to take your portfolio to the next level, you will learn everything Belfort knows about the stock market from The Wolf of Investing.

*** Read more by Jordan Belfort: THE WAY OF THE WOLF, THE WOLF OF WALL STREET and CATCHING THE WOLF OF WALL STREET ***

THE LIFE-CHANGING INVESTMENT GUIDE FOR UNDER 30s

“Andrew Craig’s investment philosophy changed my financial life. This new book delivers the same powerful lessons with fresh relevance for under-thirties.” Damien Jordan, leading UK personal finance YouTuber, podcaster and blogger

“…shows a younger audience that getting rich isn’t inevitable, but it is absolutely possible if you’re willing to do the work and follow some simple principles.” Rob Dix, author of Seven Myths about Money and
The Price of Money

Not everyone wants to be rich. But everyone should. Wealth means you can enjoy life more and make more of an impact on the causes you care about. If you learn enough about money you have a good chance of becoming a millionaire.

To a great extent, the richest 1% of people in the world are, quite simply, the most financially literate 1% of people in the world. By reading this book, you will significantly increase your chances of being one of them.

· Discover the money secret understood by virtually every rich person in history
· Make money from your money so you can live on your capital, not your work.
· Invest with confidence – from stocks and shares through to currencies and gold.

From the author of the bestselling investment guide HOW TO OWN THE WORLD, this new book, HOW TO OWN THE WORLD BEFORE YOU’RE 30, is the definitive wealth handbook for investors who want to start early and capitalize on the awesome power of compounding.

Beyond Profit brings together the latest academic research on Purpose-Driven Leadership and Organizations to show how leaders can create a Wellbeing Economy that is aligned with a sustainable future where we innovate and protect collective long-term wellbeing through governance that works. It is a must read for all leaders wanting to implement a coherent roadmap to meet the needs of the world we want – it will help you ask critical questions, learn from inspirational stories, and be armed with an innovative approach to find answers that will lead to a better tomorrow.

Leaders make decisions with real consequences that are not just local but national and even global – they impact matters of intense importance; decisions with environmental, economic, societal and moral implications. The reality of leadership in times of uncertainty and risk places an unprecedented challenge at the door of today’s generation of leaders.

As a leader, you may often feel locked into pursuing sustained growth and endless increases in financial returns – while held back by less resources and more challenges around employees, customers, and new technologies.

Perhaps you feel overwhelmed and weighed down by responsibility – troubled by the legacy you are leaving behind. It doesn’t have to be this way.

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INTRODUCING 25 REAL-LIFE STORIES THAT REVEAL THE RULES FOR WORKING SUCCESSFULLY ACROSS CULTURES
There is no excuse for cultural ignorance in the 21st century. The greatest factor affecting the success or failure of a global business is understanding the cultural differences that lie hidden, like minefields, in day-to-day work. Recognize and manage these cultural differences, and you accelerate your success; ignore them and they will undermine your global performance.

Business Beyond Borders explains culture through the real-life stories of the author, resonating and bringing the cultural challenges inherent in global work to life. From negotiating with Bedouins in the Libyan Sahara, to managing a team of Brazilians in Rio de Janeiro, from out-running an earthquake during a keynote presentation in Mexico City, to losing a government “handler” in Beijing, each of the stories illustrates a critical cultural issue that global managers need to understand today.

With a summary of the “golden global rules” that everyone working in the global 21st century needs to know, Business Beyond Borders is a celebration of what makes all of us around the world-all so different- simultaneously all the same.

“The Slingshot Formula captures the improbable flight path of Angry Birds and is more than a post-mortem of a hit game; it’s the anatomy of a cross-media phenomenon that soared across industries. A masterclass in how to build wings as you fly.” John Schulte, Founder and CEO, Pangea Corp.

Billions of downloads. Global recognition. Presence in Hollywood, Netflix, Roblox, Minecraft and LEGO. How many broken eggs along the way?

The Slingshot Formula is the definitive behind-the-scenes analysis into the business tactics, marketing genius and wild stunts that led an unknown startup to turn the mobile game Angry Birds into a true pop culture phenomenon.

In 2009, a small independent video game studio in Finland was on the brink of bankruptcy. It employed eighteen young people, none of whom had any previous corporate experience. By the time their 52nd mobile game, Angry Birds, comes around, it is make-or-break time for the company…

Over the following four months, Angry Birds got downloaded one million times and became an instant mobile hit. The simple but mightily addictive game would proceed to change the course of its creators’ lives forever.

In just a few years, the game flew to 4 billion downloads and slingshot its way into cinemas around the world. More than a decade later the brand has become nothing short of a phenomenon. Angry Birds has evolved into a globally recognized entertainment brand.

Filled with exclusive stories and insider tips, The Slingshot Formula serves as the maverick playbook of what to do (and what not to do) when navigating fast-lane success in the rapidity of the digital era.

THESE ARE THE REAL INSIGHTS YOU NEED TO BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE



WHAT WOULD A LITTLE EXTRA CONFIDENCE MEAN TO YOU? Confidence can help you do better at work, feel more comfortable in social situations, be more open to new experiences. Confidence can do amazing things for you. Secrets of Confident People shows you how to build it.



Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now to get better results. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for success, a formula that will unlock your full potential.

Instant Confidence

If you’ve ever done anything well, you already know how to do confidence. The secret is to know what it looks, sounds and feels like for you, and then replicate it in areas where confidence doesn’t come so easily. Secrets of Confident People reveals the things you need to know to grow your self-confidence.



Get the confidence habit

Most people are brought up thinking you’re either confident or not. That’s not the case. Confidence isn’t something you have or don’t have; it’s something you do or don’t do. We all have it and can trigger it in an instant regardless of situation, experience or external factors. This book is packed with strategies for increasing confidence. By choosing one or two at a time and using them, your confidence will grow significantly no matter what your starting point. Apply the tools, techniques and principles and you will have all the confidence you could ever need in any situation.

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Secrets books are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life. They boil down the essentials of important topics into short, quick lessons giving expert advice on a wide range of challenges that you can apply instantly. Each chapter outlines one of the 50 secrets and gives three strategies for putting the ideas into action. Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or be on top of your work, these books give the answers you’re looking for.

THESE ARE THE REAL LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS YOU NEED TO GET AHEAD

WHAT DO GREAT LEADERS KNOW THAT THE REST OF US DON’T? Do they have a secret recipe for success? Is there a special alchemy to leading people? The 50 secrets in this book will help you become the kind of leader who listens, speaks well, makes smart decisions, solves problems and much more. Secrets of Great Leaders reveals the things you need to know to motivate and inspire those around you.

Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now to get better results. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for professional success, a formula that will unlock your leadership potential.

Leadership made easy
Whether you want to motivate your team, master public speaking or establish guiding principles and set priorities, this book provides the tools and techniques you need. With nuggets of wisdom gathered over years of experience, for every type of leadership situation, it gives you everything you need to know to get ahead.

Leadership is open to anyone willing to step up and take responsibility on the day and deliver what is needed. Secrets of Great Leaders will support you on your journey to leadership success.

ABOUT THE SERIES
Secrets books are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life. They boil down the essentials of important topics into short, quick lessons giving expert advice on a wide range of challenges that you can apply instantly. Each chapter outlines one of the 50 secrets and gives three strategies for putting the ideas into action. Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or be on top of your work, these books give the answers you’re looking for.

THESE ARE THE REAL INSIGHTS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

WHAT DO SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO THAT THE REST OF US DON’T? Do they have a secret recipe for success? Is there a special alchemy to being successful? The 50 secrets in this book will help you achieve success in the workplace so that you continually excel in your career. Whether you want to be valued, exceed your goals, secure your future, do meaningful work or avoid burnout, this book provides the tools and techniques you need.

Every one of the secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now to get better results. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for professional success, a formula that will unlock your full potential.

Success Made Easy
With nuggets of wisdom gathered over years of experience, it gives you everything you need to know to get ahead. Treat it as your personal toolbox and with practice over time, these ideas will become habits. No matter what you do, you can do it successfully. Secrets of Success at Work will support you on your journey.

ABOUT THE SERIES
Secrets books are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life. They boil down the essentials of important topics into short, quick lessons giving expert advice on a wide range of challenges that you can apply instantly. Each chapter outlines one of the 50 secrets and gives three strategies for putting the ideas into action. Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or be on top of your work, these books give the answers you’re looking for.

The next shock will come

Whether you run a business, lead a team or have people who depend on you, in today’s uncertain and increasingly unstable world you want to be ready to respond effectively.

Recent history has proven that an unexpected crisis has the potential to turn our world upside down without warning. Things can get bad, but there is always a way through.

How to survive and thrive

From one of the most widely quoted creative industry leaders, The Flexible Method is a tried and tested approach to preparing for and leading through crisis.

Drawing on hard-won lessons from past crises and offering real-world solutions, this book will help you to build a plan you can lean on in challenging times ahead. With 16 concise lessons on taking care of your team, your finances and yourself, this is a guide to emerging from disasters stronger and fitter.

Act now to look after your people, lead your team and outstrip your industry when crisis hits.


“Jam-packed with brilliant ideas on how to cope with a catastrophe, both professionally and personally.”
Chantal Rickards, Former Chair Bafta, Los Angeles


“An easy to use and pragmatic manual for surviving crisis, for team leaders.”
Jane Seymour

THESE ARE THE REAL NLP INSIGHTS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

WHAT ARE THE 50 SECRETS THE NLP MASTERS KNOW? Do they have a secret recipe for success? Is there a special alchemy? NLP can help you change your life, overcome obstacles and achieve your goals, but not everyone is successful. Secrets of Neuro-Linguistic Programming reveals the things you need to know to use NLP effectively.

Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now to get better results. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for success, a formula that will unlock your full potential.

Change your life with Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Fundamental to NLP is the idea of modelling excellence: the idea that, if someone else can do a thing, then by coding it, you can do that thing too. Secrets of Neuro-Linguistic Programming supports you on your journey to mastering NLP by sharing the insights from the greatest NLP writers, trainers, therapists, and coaches in the field.

Discover the essential presuppositions you need to hold in order to banish limiting beliefs. Find the chapters that relate best to the outcome you’re looking for. Each chapter gives examples of how to apply the techniques for a successful result whether that be in business, parenting, relationships, health, sport or any other aspect of life. Whatever your goals, this book provides the tools and techniques you need to get there. With nuggets of wisdom gathered over years of experience, it gives you everything you need to know to succeed.

ABOUT THE SERIES

Secrets books are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life. They boil down the essentials of important topics into short, quick lessons giving expert advice on a wide range of challenges that you can apply instantly. Each chapter outlines one of the 50 secrets and gives three strategies for putting the ideas into action. Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or be on top of your work, these books give the answers you’re looking for.

You already know that books are a valuable resource for learning new skills and gaining better insights in all aspects of your life. The challenge is sorting through the thousands of titles published each year and knowing if a particular book will help you.

100 Best Books for Work and Life is the solution to that problem.

The selections in 100 Best Books were chosen by twenty-year publishing veteran Todd Sattersten to help you with both personal and professional pursuits. The twenty-five chapters in 100 Best Books are organized by topic to make it easy to find the books that can help you right now. And each review provides a comprehensive summary with valuable background information for how its teachings can help in all parts of your life.

100 Best Books for Work and Life will help you cut through the clutter and discover the books that are worth your time and will enrich your life.

‘A compelling case for a new, more holistic form of leadership.’ Andrew Winston, Thinkers50

The leaders of today cannot be the leaders of tomorrow.

The Leadership We Need offers a bold, urgent blueprint for a new era of leadership – one that’s tough enough to protect our future, and wise enough to lead with purpose, not ego. Drawing from over a decade of leadership experience and cutting-edge research, Maria Brinck calls out the dominant, masculine monopoly on leadership that has shaped society for millennia – and how it’s failing us in today’s poly-crisis reality.

Brinck argues that the hard way is, in fact, the right way: where we collaborate instead of compete, engage people instead of control them, and live alongside nature rather than dominate it.

We need leadership that serves people and planet.

Through powerful examples of collaborative and service-driven leaders – many of them women – and practical tools including a 10-step roadmap and self-assessments, this book provides a positive path forward for leaders in business, government, and society.

The best of humanity is still ahead. Follow this courageous call to action and create a leadership culture that’s inclusive, balanced, and capable of shaping a future we can all thrive in.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“A CRASH COURSE IN HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE CEO.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential and host of the podcast Re:Thinking

From leading global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company and the minds behind the New York Times bestseller CEO Excellence comes a compact, insight-packed guide to navigating the distinct phases of leadership that every CEO must pass through on their way to mastery.

In the high-stakes world of corporate leadership, becoming a Fortune 500 CEO is an Everest-like ascent – with only the savviest managing to avoid falling off the mountain. In A CEO for All Seasons you’ll find an essential climbing route that will take you through every stage. Featured in this tip-dense guide is wisdom from some of the world’s most iconic leaders, including Dell Technologies’ Michael Dell, Merck’s Ken Frazier, Nasdaq’s Adena Friedman, Morgan Stanley’s James Gorman, Blackstone’s Steve Schwarzman, ASML’s Peter Wennink, and Chevron’s Mike Wirth.

Unique in applying a number of sophisticated metrics to isolate the world’s top 200 CEOs, reduce them to a representative sample, and then reap their wisdom, the McKinsey team, in A CEO for All Seasons, spotlights the specific stage-based hurdles that CEOs face. From preparing for the role to starting strong to sustaining momentum to ensuring a lasting legacy, the book leaves no segment of the journey unmapped. Along the way, it offers proven strategies for maintaining forward progress and, crucially, alerts readers to common blind spots that can sabotage success, as revealed by a detailed survey of thousands of executives.

Whether you’re an aspiring leader or a new-to-the-job CEO – or even a board member wanting to better steward your company’s performance – this is the compact, hands-on guide you’ve needed. Its compendium of pressure-tested tips is a must-have game changer for leaders at all levels.

Aspiring leaders are hungry to learn all that they can about how to be a more effective leader. And certainly there are tools and best practices young leaders should know and add to their toolkit.

But – as Steve Mostyn, one of the world’s leading innovators in executive leadership, has learned over the past decades of teaching this cohort – two equally useful activities for the aspiring leader are reflection and experimentation.

In his new book WHY GREAT LEADERS ASK GREAT QUESTIONS, Mostyn has crafted an elegant collection of the seven provocative questions aspiring leaders should ask themselves in order to spur that reflection and experimentation. These are some of the most important questions Mostyn poses to each cohort of the Oxford Executive Leadership program’s students, honed by the past answers and engagement of thousands of students.

The book is simple in conception, profound in execution. In seven accessible chapters, with exercises, research, and examples, the reader will engage with these questions:
How do I reflect?
How do I spend my time?
Where does my power come from?
How do I grow my network?
How do I make change happen around here?
How do I manage my energy?
How do I grow more leaders?

Inspired in part by Mostyn’s work on the Oxford Executive Leadership Programme – an accelerated international leadership development program with over 5,000 alumni around the world – and in part by his numerous workshop sessions where he challenges and supports leaders through his unique questions, the premise of the book is well-tested with aspiring and practicing leaders and is proven to spark both reflection and growth.

These seven questions are drawn from the author’s deep experience with the needs of rising young executives. Readers will engage with provocative exercises, highly accessible overviews of applicable research, and examples from fellow mid-career executives.

This authoritative, focused and bestselling guide by two of the UK’s brightest young entrepreneurs – The Apprentice runner-up, Bianca Miller-Cole and serial entrepreneur, Dr Byron Cole – is a comprehensive toolkit for anyone who wants to make a success of running their own business. Featuring interviews with well known entrepreneurs, entertainers and industry experts, the book covers every tier of the business development process, from start-up to exit, offering practical, implementable and global advice on the start up process.

This fully updated new edition will de-code the jargon that is prevalent in business circles today, providing straightforward advice on converting an innovative business concept into a commercially viable proposition. It will help you to avoid the costly common mistakes of many who have gone before you, and create a sustainable enterprise that will flourish. Fully updated and expanded to make it more timely, more international, more practical and more inspiring, it will be a vital tool for Entrepreneurs both inside and outside of the author’s hugely motivated network.