In his defining work on emotional intelligence, bestselling author Daniel Goleman found that it is twice as important as other competencies in determining outstanding leadership. If you read nothing else on emotional intelligence, read these 10 articles by experts in the field. We’ve combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important …
A compelling mix of classic and contemporary stories: Norton quality at the most affordable price. The best-priced alternative to full-length anthologies, The Seagull Reader: Stories offers a compelling blend of classic and contemporary favorites in a flexible format that fits any course. The Third Edition features the same precise apparatus as earlier editions, but now also features new wri…
Take your cues from the short, powerful 9 Things Successful People Do Differently, where the strategies and goals of the world’s most successful people are on displaybacked by research that shows exactly what has the biggest impact on performance. Here’s a hint: accomplished people reach their goals because of what they do, not just who they are.
You have to talk with a colleague about a fraught situation, but you're worried that they'll yell, or blame you, or shut down. You fear your emotions could block you from a resolution. But you can communicate in a way that's constructive--not combative. Difficult Conversations walks you through: ● Uncovering the root cause of friction ● Maintaining a positive mindset ● Untangling the prob…
The Seagull Reader: Poems offers a dynamic selection of poems―both contemporary works and classroom favorites―in a flexible format at an unmatched price. The Third Edition features the same precise apparatus as previous editions, but now also features new pedagogy carefully tailored to poetry.
Gary Fuller’s entertaining and informative guide uses geographic trivia questions as a springboard to learning about non-trivial aspects of our globe. An enlightening book for all readers, it enhances geographic know-how with good, old-fashioned fun. Discover who named the kangaroo; where can you find Lakers and Salties; what chili peppers, pineapple, chocolate, and vanilla have in common; wh…