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Revised Edition! A Young Business Professional's Guide to Office Communication and Workplace CultureFlip-Flops and Microwaved Fish offers very practical and hysterically funny advice on effective office communication. It has become the go-to guide for people either starting out in a career, being promoted to manager, or working for an American company for the first time. The book provides useful career advice and workplace communication skills that can be immediately implemented to help anyone navigate through and succeed in their company culture. In a light-hearted and conversational way, and using tons of examples, Peter Yawitz, a 30-year veteran in global communications consulting, walks readers through not only formal and written rules of office communication but also unwritten business norms. As "Someone Else's Dad," he counsels a new generation of workers without the nagging and judgment they might receive from their own parents. His candid and action-oriented advice will help readers get better at mastering small talk, writing persuasive emails, making sense of the hybrid workplace, dealing with sneaky coworkers, managing distracted bosses, and asking for a raise. Readers will find an advocate in Yawitz, someone who can help them succeed both professionally and socially at work. They'll laugh out loud while they develop the insights needed to advance in their careers.

Susan Combs double-dog dares you to be the person you want to be!Susan Combs has pretty much been, been through, or done it all. She reassures us that ups and downs are normal in life because she's lived through her share. She's experienced domestic abuse, fought for children's rights, pounded tough pavements running for office, and won and lost battles in the bruising world of politics. She has taken her life experiences and from them, willed who she wanted to be.Feisty, intelligent, and honest, Texas Tenacity encourages women and girls to seize opportunities wherever they find them and to hold on to their identities with everything they've got. Everyone-women and men alike-will find something to relate to and laugh out loud about in these rich stories of an uncommon life and the lessons learned on the way.

The Path to Being a Better ManMany modern men are consumed by anger, frustration, aggression, and fear. We are unable to connect effectively as a spouse, a father, a friend, and even a leader. We push people away, lash out at those we love the most, and keep our inner struggles to ourselves. This disjunction from the outside world poisons our relationships and threatens our ability to find true fulfillment. But there is a path to a better version of the modern man. By confronting the inner challenges that inform our outward behaviors, we can reshape ourselves. With help and courage, we can set off on a new journey toward better relationships, more honest and effective communication, and an overall better life.Tony C. Daloisio harnesses over thirty years of professional experience as a practicing psychologist and researcher, as well as his own personal journey, to illuminate the road to a well lived life. The path-and the journeyman-will never be perfect, but the journey itself will lead to lasting positive change for ourselves and for our loved ones.

J. Ted Oakley, founder and managing partner of Oxbow Advisors, has been in the investment industry over three decades. The Oxbow Principles and the firm's proprietary investment strategies are founded on the unique perspectives he has gained during his tenure advising high-net-worth investors.Ted's investment advice provides principled guidance to investors from more than half the states in the US and representing a wide range of industries. He frequently counsels former business owners on protecting and wisely investing their newly liquid wealth. A chartered financial analyst and certified financial planner, Ted is the author of 8 other books: Rich Kids-Broke Kids, Crazy Time, $20 Million and Broke, My Story, Wall Street Lies, Danger Time, The Psychology of Staying Rich, and Your Money Mentality.

The Proven Formula for Gaining and Maintaining Trust as a LeaderIn Trifecta of Trust, psychometrics and leadership expert Joseph R. Folkman has collected a mountain of compelling data to make the irrefutable case for the value of trust in leadership. His research shows that there are three core behaviors that create and reinforce trust from others. By mastering this leadership trust trifecta, you can increase your success and happiness, both in business and life. Folkman's life mission has been to provide accurate assessments for leaders to help them understand their effectiveness, impact on outcomes, and specific insights on what they can do to improve. To discover the differences between leaders with high levels of trust and those who are not trusted at all, Folkman collected data from millions of raters and hundreds of thousands of leaders from across the globe. The results revealed- the measurable disparities of trust between poor and good leaders, - three behaviors that are most important to gain trust, and - how leaders can vastly improve the trust others have in them. Now you can discover the tools for increasing trust based on quantifiable results and have greater impact and effectiveness as a leader.

It's time we take an honest look behind the veil of marriage.Few talk about it, but even the best marriages struggle sometimes. While no marriage is perfect, your marriage can be vibrant and fulfilling, and that is worth working for.Sherry Cassedy, JD, MA, prominent family lawyer, mediator, and marriage teacher, shares the honest and vulnerable story of her own marriage woven with wisdom gained from her years working in the trenches of marriage and divorce. Her compelling personal story, invaluable professional insight, and practical resources will inspire couples across the spectrum of love. This book provides the support and guidance you and your partner need to refresh your marriage with understanding and romance.