Eleven Keys to a Stress-Free, Satisfying, and Successful Work Life…
No Matter Who You Work With

By: Julie Jansen
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) (February 28, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN: 0143036807

In I Don’t Know What I Want . . . But I Know It’s Not This, career consultant Julie Jansen won over readers with the same comforting, clear headed approach that she brings to her many Fortune 500 clients. Now she tackles a problem that affects every working person, regardless of occupation: difficult people. Whether the problem is an “abusive” boss, “toxic” coworker, or “difficult” assistant, Jansen shows how to master the eleven keys to getting along with even the most dysfunctional colleagues. Featuring self-assessment exercises designed to identify the root causes of problem behavior and smart, viable solutions and tips for managing different kinds of difficult people—from subordinates to superiors—this invaluable resource is a savvy, humane guide to reducing stress, establishing workplace harmony, and making sure that no one stands in the way of your career goals

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Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Publication date: 2003
ISBN: 0071408657
Pages: 240

Today’s workplace is a bonanza of advancement opportunities for those who know how to seize them—and a maze of career-ending pitfalls for those who don’t. In this practical, straightforward guide, executive coach Linda Dominguez provides proven success strategies for anyone who holds a job—in any industry. Serving as a personal coach of your own, How to Shine at Work will help you define your goals—and achieve them.

Learn how to:
- Get along in your current work environment
- Create a plan for moving ahead in your career
- Recognize options, manage change——and take smart risks
- Turn any situation around——and have fun doing it
- Create visibility without arrogance
- Know when it’s time to move on—and make a graceful exit

plus much more, including case studies and real-world examples along with invaluable self-tests, worksheets, and checklists to help you take control of your future—and your life.

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Quick! Show Me Your Value is the first book designed specifically to help HR and training professionals confidently communicate their true value at the most senior levels of an organization. By understanding how financial leaders at all levels of an organization think, learning and performance professionals are liberated from the monster of fear of talking with these leaders and given new avenues for respect and inclusion in organizational decision making.

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The same critical information top business schools teach Based on Professor Stralser’s popular seminar series, MBA in a Day? is specifically designed for the busy professional (physician, attorney, architect, nonprofit executive, etc.) or entrepreneur/small business owner, who needs to know about the “business-side” of their practice, organization or business. With comprehensive coverage of vital business topics, important concepts and proven strategies taught at top graduate schools, this handy book offers a complete business education without the hassle of enrolling in an MBA program. Divided into four sections covering management and policy; economics, finance, and accounting; marketing; and systems and processes; this straightforward guide is easy to navigate and simple to use. Packed with illustrative examples, helpful anecdotes, and real-world case studies, this commonsense guide covers everything busy professionals would learn at the very best business schools-if they only had the time.
Steven Stralser, PhD (Phoenix, AZ), is Clinical Professor and Managing Director, The Global Entrepreneurship Center at Thunderbird: The American Graduate School of International Management and founder and CEO of The Center for Professional Development, Inc., an organization dedicated to post-graduate training and education of today’s professionals.

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Those starting out in or considering a career in project management are faced with an almost endless string of questions. What experience and training do they need? What type of certification is required? What does the job consist of? And how can they best manage their careers?Your Successful Project Management Career provides all the information project management beginners need, from typical corporate hierarchy to reading requirements, developing project plans, and executing and closing the project. Readers will find important terminology clarified and will learn how project management got started, how the field has grown, and where it’s headed. There’s plenty of advice on how to make the transition from their present careers into project management, as well as a list of courses and educational programs.Project management is a rewarding — and challenging — career. And with organization like the Project Management Institute expanding their membership by 20 percent annually, it’s also a fast-growing one. Your Successful Project Management Career gives readers the tools they need to excel, and to manage the projects that are the lifeblood of any organization.

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Demystifying the dreaded interview process, Winning the Interview Game takes new and experienced job-seekers step by step from

interview preparation to the first day on the job. Chock full of real-life examples, the book shows readers how to:

Thoroughly prepare for every interview
Establish and maintain rapport with interviewers
Prove that they ideally suit the position requirements
Take advantage of the pressure on recruiters and human resources departments to fill jobs
Recognize and disarm negative body language exhibited by interviewers
Deal with difficult questions and tense situations to salvage a less-than-perfect interview before it ends

Winning the Interview Game equips readers with everything they need to gain the competitive edge and win the ultimate prize: a great job offer.

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Those who have been lucky enough to have Brian Tracy as their personal coach have transformed their lives and careers, increased their incomes, and dramatically improved their levels of success. Now, anyone can have the benefit of his coaching program! And coaches can have the ability to inspire that kind of success.TurboCoach enables individuals to apply Tracy’s proven counseling techniques to their own lives, and gives coaches tools to integrate his powerful strategies into their own professional programs. Each chapter begins with a series of self-assessment questions and ends in a set of exercises that can be used to energize an individual’s results in that area.�

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Expert guidance on exploring and choosing a career in computers Ideal if you are a college-bound student or are thinking about making a career change, Careers in Computers offers necessary information needed to explore the profession and then narrow it down to a job that suits you. It details the responsibilities, education and training required, and employment outlooks for dozens of satisfying careers in the computer field.

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A groundbreaking guide to mastering the most important leadership skills Great Communication Secrets of Great Leaders gives anyone from managers to executives an unparalleled opportunity to do just that. John Baldoni explores the communication styles of many of the world’s most influential leaders and extracts powerful lessons that leaders of all stripes can use to improve their communication skills and overall leadership effectiveness. Drawing upon his years of experience as a top leadership consultant, visionary and coach, Baldoni: Reveals the communications secrets of Jack Welch, Rudy Giuliani, Colin Powell, Peter Drucker, Winston Churchill, Steve Jobs, Katharine Graham, and many other influential leaders Distills the proven communication techniques of today’s greatest leaders into core strategies and step-by-step solutions Develops guidelines for making the most of computer-aided presentations, videoconferencing, and other new technologies.

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