Learn the secrets to self-awareness, life-changing growth and happy, high-performing teams--from the bestselling author of The Mindful LeaderGreat leaders and teams don't know everything, and they don't get it right every time. What sets them apart is their commitment to continual learning and vertical growth. Vertical growth is about cultivating the self-awareness to see our self-defeating thoughts, assumptions and behaviours, and then consciously creating new behaviours that are aligned with our best intentions and aspirations.By embracing the deliberate practices and processes for vertical growth laid out in this book, you'll not only radically improve your leadership and personal wellbeing--you'll also foster the highest levels of trust, psychological safety, motivation, and creativity in the teams and groups you work with.You'll to discover how to:* Identify when, where and how to develop new leadership behaviours to get better results* Regulate your emotional responses in real time and handle the most difficult challenges with balance, wisdom and accountability* Cultivate practices for self-awareness that foster lifelong internal growth and personal happiness* Uncover and change the limiting assumptions and beliefs that keep you, your team and organisation locked in unproductive habits and behaviours* Create practices and rituals that enable the highest levels of psychological safety, innovation and growthFilled with fascinating real-life case studies as well as practical tools and strategies, this is your handbook for mastering vertical growth in yourself, your team and your organisation.
Learn how to survive and thrive within organisationsIn Don't Quit Your Day Job, former Google and Twitter executive Aliza Knox delivers hands-on, practical steps for achieving career success.Driven by Knox's four decades working in and leading some of the world's most celebrated firms, and featuring candid accounts of other people's successes and missteps in global tech, consumer goods, healthcare, academia, social services and more, this book is an essential guide to integrating your professional and personal goals to build a fulfilling, complete life.The book also includes:* Invaluable advice to power up your people skills and soft skills, and how to care for your career like you would any other relationship.* Effective perspectives to help balance your working life and personal life and to build stamina for the long haul.* A global outlook that reveals how to excel in today's hybrid, often dispersed world of work.Whether you're just starting your first job or you're ready to rise to the C-suite, Don't Quit Your Day Job will help you advance and flourish in the workplace.
Take the stress out of bookkeeping with this bestselling guide!Warren Buffet has called accounting 'the language of business' - the less well you speak it, the less likely you are to succeed. But there's no need to be intimidated: Bookkeeping for Dummies, 3rd Australian Edition is here to help make - and keep - you fluent. Whether you're a small business owner who's beginning to grapple with concepts and terminology, or a bookkeeping professional who wants to stay on track with the latest software or regulations, this bestseller will help you keep your business on the right side of the ledger.Written in friendly, easy-to-follow style by leading financial tech author and instructor Veechi Curtis, this comprehensively updated guide has you covered: from the basics--understanding the lingo and recording income vs. expenses--all the way to Cloud accounting and conforming to the latest BAS legal requirements.* Master the essentials, from recording transactions to payroll* Choose and use the right software* Allocate difficult-to-code transactions more easily* Pass certified courses with flying coloursWhatever your needs, this practical guide will keep you out of the red and ensure all your numbers add up flawlessly - every time.
MAKE EVERY MEETING QUICK, RELEVANT AND PURPOSEFUL Meetings have become the de facto way of doing business, but too often they do nothing more than eat up our days and waste our resources. With The 25 Minute Meeting, you can change that. Learn how to: conduct short, useful meetings encourage attendees to participate boost impact through visuals get more done in less time. Don't waste another second in a fruitless meeting. The 25 Minute Meeting will help you reclaim your time and energy and transform your meetings from painful to purposeful.
The ultimate guide to becoming an extraordinary leader while finding happiness, gaining authenticity, and banishing stress Integrating proven mindfulness practices and world-class leadership theory, The Mindful Leader is the essential guide for self-aware leadership.
Use the science of motivation with the power of game design to unlock motivation and drive progress in your organisation. There are two conventional ways to approach motivation: set goals and try to change attitudes and beliefs (which takes a lot of personalised effort); or develop incentives and rewards to inspire effort (which takes a lot of money). This book shows you how to take a third new approach - designing the work itself to be inherently motivating. Combining the best elements of three distinct fields--motivational science, game design, and agile management--this book shows you how to positively influence behaviour through better work and project design. This game changing book: Gives you a refreshing science-based approach to the classic challenge of motivation in the workplace Is ideal for any leader or manager looking to take their workplace culture in a new direction Includes practical advice for creating highly productive, motivated and innovative teams Is written by a motivation strategy and design expert who consults on leadership and change management to a wide range of clients - from the executives of multinational organisations, through to the directors of switched-on startups. The Game Changer will show you how to unlock creative, productive and collaborative work. It is the perfect resource for forward-thinking leaders in organisations and teams focused on crafting a work culture that gets the best out of their people.
If you have no time to follow the market closely, then Trend Trading is the book for you. Trend trading is one of the most effective and easy-to-use methods for making money in the market. Success depends on identifying the trend with confidence and catching the trend after it has started, and on getting out as soon as possible after the uptrend turns into a downtrend.The book examines in detail the steps in finding, assessing, selecting, managing and monitoring a long-term trend trade. These are proven, successful methods which are easy to understand and apply. Included are the most recent updates and developments in using the count back line and the Guppy Multiple Moving Average. Daryl Guppy also includes a practical look at setting stop loss conditions to protect capital and profits, and a bonus section on Darvas-style trend trading which is the first significant update of this technique in forty years.Trend Trading shows readers how to use and apply the analysis tools to find effective long-term trades. These can be applied to any group of selected stocks, whether chosen on fundamental criteria, from stock tip newsletters, or found using database technical scans. From this starting point, Guppy shows how the better trades are identified, how risk is managed, and how the trades are closed successfully. The book includes examples of Daryl's personal trades.
If you can't boil an egg or make toast without burning it, or just want to expand your culinary skills and knowledge, you need this inspiring book that makes cooking fun and easy.
The usual money rules lead straight to mediocrity. Don't settle for it! You've probably done everything in life that you were told to do: get educated, secure a job, work hard and be careful with money. And where did that lead you? Straight to the middle! But weren't you made for more? Escape the Middle is your roadmap to breaking free - free from financial stress, the nine-to-five grind and the monotony of the 'middle' way of living. Inside, investment strategist Todd Polke shares the tried-and-tested techniques he's used to help tens of thousands of people live a life unlimited by income. Escape the Middle reveals how you can grow the mindset you need to align your beliefs, thoughts and actions with your financial goals. You'll discover that the decisions you make and the money habits you master are the real difference between being stuck in the middle and going after something bigger. With this step-by-step guide to building unshakeable wealth and turning on your millionaire mode, you'll find: practical strategies to take control of your personal finances efficient systems to smoothly manage your money flow tips and tactics for getting started with investing methods to build a financial moat and protect yourself while growing wealth the tools you truly need to take back your freedom a healthy money mindset, free of the stress and worry True wealth and financial freedom demand a radical shift - a hard 'hell no' to the norms we've been conditioned to accept. Escape the Middle gives you the step-by-step path to break free, build your financial fortress and leave a secure legacy for your loved ones and the planet. Are you ready to plan your escape?
Supercharge your life. One biohack at a time. Do you struggle to prioritise your health amongst the demands of a busy lifestyle? Are you afraid of growing old and not thriving in your later years? Then maybe biohacking is for you. Biohacking is all about hacking your biology and environment so you can live better for longer. It involves making small, incremental changes to your lifestyle and diet today that will improve your health, vitality and wellbeing into the future. Biohacking proves that we have more control over ageing than what we might think. With Biohack Me, you'll discover that ageing is something we should embrace, not fear. Author Camilla Thompson is a trailblazer in biohacking, nutrition, and health coaching. As a trusted coach and wellness mentor, Camilla has dedicated nearly a decade of her life to helping others optimise their health and longevity. In this powerful guide, she provides clear, actionable strategies that will empower you to take charge of your health and protect your cognitive and physical wellbeing as you age. By learning the biohacking framework outlined in this book, you can improve your sleep, mood, health, relationships, brain and so much more. You'll learn: The importance of sleep rituals and habits, like nasal breathing and your circadian rhythm Strategies to boost your energy though intermittent fasting, red-light therapy and cold exposure How to revolutionise your relationship with stress and anxietyusing the circle of control Methods to improve your nervous system function, such as breathwork and acupuncture Why neuroplasticity is crucial for optimum long-term brain function How a nutrient-rich diet, hydration hacks and cognitive training can improve your overall brain health Once you master the biohacking basics, you will unlock your full potential and transform your mind and body for the better. Whether you're a health newbie or a seasoned wellness warrior, Biohack Me is your ticket to supercharging your life.
Build a successful career and navigate the future of work What does it take to be a professional today? Do you know what you need to do to succeed and grow at work? The Professional is essential reading for anyone entering the professional world and looking to gain a competitive edge early in their career. From ever-changing client and employer expectations to the rise of artificial intelligence, it's never been more important to futureproof your professional skills. The Professional offers the tools and advice you need to navigate challenges and thrive in your chosen profession. Inside, you'll find clear, actionable strategies to help you unleash your potential, build your reputation and make a professional name for yourself. With The Professional, you'll discover a playbook you can return to time and time again. Author Tony Frost shares priceless advice for today's workplace, drawing on his extensive experience across law, accounting, executive coaching and leadership development. Through a mix of stories, expert research, reflections and exercises, The Professional will set you up to stay engaged and motivated throughout your career journey. You'll not only gain valuable insights into the current professional services landscape - you'll also get tips and tools to help you proactively identify what employers and clients expect from you. Learn how to: Discover what gets you out of bed in the morning: Stay motivated in your career and find purpose, meaning and self-determination in your work. Embrace learning: Understand the importance of curiosity and embrace lifelong development to stay ahead in your field. Do what a machine can't: Develop the key skills that will make you indispensable in the age of AI. Fit your own oxygen mask first: Boost your performance and avoid burnout with self-care. Supercharge your career growth: Discover the seven accelerants that will help you achieve your goals. Step by step, you'll discover how to grow your career through planning, personal branding, mentorship, feedback, emotional intelligence and more. The Professional is a must-have resource for those looking to stay ahead and thrive in law, accounting, finance, consulting, engineering, architecture or any professional field.
Discover the property investing secrets that the wealthy use to create financial independence At age 21, Ravi Sharma bought his first property. By 32, he had acquired another dozen and amassed a $15M property portfolio. In Retire Filthy Rich with Real Estate, he shares how he did it and shows how anyone can follow in his footsteps. Forget the traditional wisdom: Retire Filthy Rich with Real Estate will transform the way you think about money, investment and property. Ravi answers all your investing questions and gives clear, actionable advice for anyone ready to change their future. Retire Filthy Rich with Real Estate gives you a playbook for investing strategically and building lasting wealth. Inside, you'll learn proven methods for achieving financial freedom, from your first real estate purchase to a six-property portfolio. Discover practical advice for navigating the complex and competitive property market, including the basics of deposits, grants and loans - plus more advanced strategies for maximising equity and cashflow. Refocus your objectives and take control of your finances Avoid the common money traps that hold people back Learn the rules of the property game (including what Monopoly teaches us about investing!) Invest smarter with strategies like rentvesting Create the future you want and live a life of choice Being 'filthy rich' isn't just about having a lot of money in the bank. It's about having the freedom to nurture your dreams, your relationships and a life you love. Retire Filthy Rich with Real Estate will show you how to use real estate to secure your financial future - so you can live that dream life sooner.
Discover how to boost your earnings so you can close the million-dollar pay gap Did you know that over a lifetime, the gender pay gap can cost women over one million dollars? In Earning Power, you'll find the knowledge, strategies and confidence you need to make work and life decisions that maximise your personal earning potential. Most of us assume the pay gap is not an issue in our industry or workplace--or we think it only matters when it comes to negotiating salary. But from your super contributions to maternity leave, what you do with your pay can have a compounding and lifelong effect on your finances. Everyday workplace decisions like simply putting up your hand in a meeting can have a crucial impact on your long-term financial goals. Earning Power reveals the mindset and the tools that will help you bridge the gap and take control of your financial future. It features interviews with real women on the career challenges and choices they've faced, with stories and advice from Nagi Maehashi of RecipeTin Eats, kikki.K founder Kristina Karlsson, journalist and presenter Leila McKinnon, pioneering burns surgeon Professor Fiona Woods, and more. Uncover the data and insights that show where and how women fall behind in their earnings--and learn to identify opportunities for boosting your worth. Discover the million-dollar formula that will guide your decision-making. Read powerful, inspirational stories from women who have struggled with stereotypes, bias, setbacks, anxiety and imposter syndrome. Get crucial tips and immediate, actionable advice for the critical crossroads in your career. Foster your growth and purpose--and cultivate the confidence and resilience you need for success. Align your earnings goals with life's milestones and its curveballs. It's time to find financial equity and close the gap. With Earning Power, you'll discover the simple, small steps and key decisions that can make a million dollars' worth of difference.
Overcome doubts, distractions and burnout -- and become the best version of yourself What's standing between you and greatness? It's time to identify -- and overcome -- your own unique elephant in the room. See Your Elephant: Discover What's Holding You Back from Your True Potential is a guide for uncovering and shattering your personal barriers so you can become your best self. Whether you're aiming to reach a personal milestone or striving for Olympic gold, this book shares transformative strategies to break through your limits. Dr Jo Brown, a world-renowned performance coach and physiotherapist, has spent decades guiding Olympians and elite athletes like Noah Lyles and Yohan Blake to peak performance. In this book, she shares invaluable insights that reveal how self-awareness, mindset and personal growth can help you achieve your biggest, brightest goals. Unlock new levels of success in sports, work, business and life: Identify your most limiting beliefs and habits and your personal barriers to success Apply proven techniques to surpass challenges and achieve at higher levels Learn from remarkable real-life stories of people who overcame their obstacles It's time to get the elephant out of the way and clear your path to greatness. See Your Elephant will guide you, step by step, as you conquer your obstacles and realise your full potential.
Turn a business plan into profitable reality with practical hands-on tips A solid business plan is crucial to the ultimate success of your start-up or small business. But don't fret, your friends at For Dummies are here to help! Getting Started in Business Plans For Dummies gives you the fundamentals you need to let your business really take flight. Inside, you'll find practical, hands-on information that will help you take your business from idea to profitable reality. From the basics of deciding what your business is all about, to building a long-term vision of where your company will go, this book has you covered. Discover step-by-step advice for budgeting and margins, prices and profits, costs and expenses, and much more. Use the latest AI tools to bring your plan together quickly and more effectively Identify what gives your business an edge -- and keep ahead of threats and competitors Stay right on the money, with everything you need to know to put together a sound financial forecast Create a smart business model that really works Perfect for anyone starting a new business, or even just thinking about it, Getting Started in Business Plans For Dummies has everything you need in one useful package. So what are you waiting for? It's time to plan your dream business!
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