Most of us claim to value honesty and openness in communication, but we often settle for insincerity and ambiguity. We valiantly try to say what we mean, all the while using words, attitudes, and expressions that sabotage the real message. Results can be frustrating, or even devastating.A recent workplace report claims that 25% of the business sector experience …
If you think hearing loss is just a condition of old age-think again. In The Way I Hear It, Gael Hannan explodes one myth after another in a witty and insightful journey into life with hearing loss at every age. Blending personal stories with practical strategies, Gael shines a light onto a world of communication challenges: a marriage …
Think Like a Spy: 12 Basic Facts You Must Know about Espionage
Many people have wished or dreamed about the possibility of doing espionage, and movies surely stimulate such desire. But my experience of living in some of the worst neighborhoods in the world left me with little desire to ever be in such situation again. However, there are many forms of espionage in our modern world, and not just …
You Are What You Tweet: Harness the Power of Twitter to Create a Happier, Healthier Life
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could gain a large following of like-minded people in just a few minutes a day? Author Germany Kent, a top social media influencer, offers valuable tips and simple ways to maximize your social media profile and connect with like-minded people around the world. YOU ARE WHAT YOU TWEET is a cheerfully …
Introverts! Are You Ready To Tell The World To Shut Up?You know you would never do that because you are an introvert.That doesn’t mean you are not tired of being labelled as a loner, anti-social or that you are seen to have some type of personality defect that needs to be cured. When did quiet become an abnormality? …
Do you handle arguments, misunderstandings and insults with ease? Unfortunately, many of us break down and buckle under…or put up our dukes and prepare to fight. None of these gut-level reactions will solve the problem. What we need is a plan for transforming our approach to conflict. Confidence in Conflict for Everyday Life reveals how …
Arguments – How To Persuade Others To Your Way Of Thinking Arguing has a bit of a bad rap in modern society, being seen as divisive and a source of conflict. When most people hear the word they think of heated rows where voices are raised, accusations and names are thrown back and forth like missiles, no …
Completely Connected: Uniting Our Empathy and Insight for Extraordinary Results
Stunning in its simplicity, revolutionary in its impact, Completely Connected is the profound made practical. It’s not just about connecting with others though your relationships will never be the same. It’s not just about connecting with yourself though that’s where it all starts.In this book, Rita Marie Johnson shares the Connection Practice®, a unique method for connecting with …
Surviving Aggressive People: Practical Violence Prevention Skills for the Workplace and the Street
Whether an aggressor is a seasoned predator or an irate individual, hostility is almost always preceded by warning signs–if we know what to look for. Surviving Aggressive People dissects the psychology of aggression. It exposes the subtle cues of impending violence and offers timeless methods for transforming a potential disaster into a peaceful victory. Using time-tested methods for …
Making Sense of People: The Science of Personality Differences (2nd Edition)
THE POPULAR SCIENTIFIC GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING OTHER PEOPLE What really bothers you about your boss–or your daughter’s boyfriend? Why are you so attracted to the person you’re dating? Can you rely on your intuition about people? This book will help you find out. Drawing on extensive research, renowned psychiatrist …