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How to Give a Damn Good Speech (30-Minute Solutions)
by Philip R. TheibertThe best advice, openings, stories, and facts for a standout speech—from a professional speechwriter for CEOs, political figures, and other top officials.Don’t let the mere thought of presenting a speech tie your stomach in knots and put you in state of sheer panic. Philip Theibert, author of Business Writing for Busy People, has written How to Give a Damn Good Speech to help you give any speech, sounding like a seasoned pro. He provides a blueprint for producing a professional, thought-provoking, friendly, and authoritative speech, even when you have very little time to prepare.How to Give a Damn Good Speech provides you with professional speech writers’ techniques to make each and every speech a powerful presentation. Theibert has done years of research and has read thousands of speeches in an effort to better illustrate his points and bring you the best examples possible. You can read the book in its entirety or, if you simply need a refresher, you can read the section that best suits your needs. This format allows you to focus on areas of your speech that most need help. Topics covered include:How to organize and write a speech100 important things you need to know about giving an effective speechInteresting and entertaining stories to use in any speechBest quotations ever heardHistorical anecdotes for each day of the yearHow to Give a Damn Good Speech, with its easy-to-read, accessible style, makes writing and giving speeches a breeze, and will prevent you from turning green the next time you’re asked to give a speech.
How to Give a Pretty Good Presentation
by T. J. WalkerReduce the time and stress associated with your presentationsBookshelves are crowded with books on how to be an exceptional presenter and promise to produce a brilliant, standing-ovation speaker. But what about a presentation resource for the rest of us? There are so many of us regular folk who who want to spend just a little time and effort to get over the big hurdle of giving a presentation, but don't know where to turn for advice.How to Give a Pretty Good Presentation is the easy answer to this common need. Straightforward, entertaining, and well-organized, this user-friendly resource will walk you step-by-step through the process from how to write, rehearse, and deliver a pretty good presentation that will make you appear confident, memorable, and competent. Although it does not promise the moon (or a standing ovation), this public speaking survival guide will help you:Appear confident (even while still feeling nervous!)Take the spotlight off of you and put it on your contentSave timeNot put people to sleep with your PowerPoint PresentationProduce better resultsMake better impressionsReduce the feelings of dread, sleeplessness, and procrastination associated with your presentationsPrepare even if you've waited until the day before or an hour before your presentation is to be givenWhatever your job, if you need to give a presentation and are feeling overwhelmed by it, How to Give a Pretty Good Presentation is there for you. If you want to reduce the time and stress associated with your presentations now and pass all future presentation opportunities with flying colors, then pick up this fun and accessible guide; you'll no doubt like the resulting improvement in both your personal and professional bottom line.
How to Go Digital: Practical Wisdom to Help Drive Your Organization's Digital Transformation (The Digital Future of Management)
by MIT Sloan Management ReviewAdvice on how companies can succeed in the new digital business environment.The most important skills a leader needs to succeed in a digital environment are not technical in nature but managerial—strategic vision, forward-looking perspective, change-oriented mindset. A company's digital transformation does not involve abandoning widget-making for app developing or pursuing “disruption” at the cost of stability. Rather, it is about adopting business processes and practices that position organizations to compete effectively in the digital environment. More important than technology implementation are strategy, talent management, organizational structure, and leadership aligned for the digital world. How to Go Digital offers advice from management experts on how to steer your company into the digital future.The book will put you on the right strategic path, with articles from MIT Sloan Management Review on developing a digital strategy, reframing growth for a digital world, monetizing data, and generating sustainable value from social media. Talent acquisition and retention are addressed, with articles on HR analytics, data translators, and enabling employees to become brand ambassadors outside of the office. Operational makeovers are discussed in terms of sales, services, new technologies, and innovation.ContributorsAllan Alter, Stephen J. Andriole, Bart Baesens, Gloria Barczak, Cynthia M. Beath, Alpheus Bingham, Didier Bonnet, Chris Brady, Joseph Byrum, Marina Candi, Manuel Cebrian, Marie-Cécile Cervellon, Simon Chadwick, Sophie De Winne, Mike Forde, Gerald C. Kane, Rahul Kapoor, David Kiron, Thomas Klueter, Mary C. Lacity, Rikard Lindgren, Pamela Lirio, Tucker J. Marion, Lars Mathiassen, Pete Maulik, Paul Michelman, Narendra Mulani, Pierre Nanterme, Doug Palmer, Alex “Sandy” Pentland, Anh Nguyen Phillips, Frank T. Piller, Iyad Rahwan, Deborah L. Roberts, Jeanne W. Ross, Ina M. Sebastian, Luc Sels, James E. Short, Fredrik Svahn, Steve Todd, Leslie P. Willcocks, H. James Wilson, Barbara H. Wixom
How to Go to Work: The Honest Advice No One Ever Tells You at the Start of Your Career
by Steven Haines Lucy ClaytonThe definitive careers guide for starting out in today's working worldIt's tougher than ever to get the fundamental skills you need to get started and thrive in your career.Whether you are on your first Saturday shift, about to start an apprenticeship or climbing the leadership ladder, this is your indispensable guide to surviving and thriving at work.Find out what really matters in getting hired for your first job and how to make the best start in your new role. Drawing on the collective wisdom of CEOs, creatives, scientists, activists and professionals in every industry, this is all you need to know about how to go to work.From dealing with your mistakes to celebrating your successes, from making an impression on day one to building your resilience and protecting your values, How to Go to Work is packed full of all the vital advice you need to jump-start your fledgling career. This vital practical guide will show you how to:- Find the right work experience and internships to get you through the door- Present your best self online and in person- Gain confidence, authority and resilience and thrive in your role- Navigate the ups and downs of starting your first or second job and help you make progress in your careerFrom office etiquette and how to make the most of any placement, to employment rights, how to deal with toxic workplaces, pensions and negotiating pay rises, How To Go To Work is the essential guide for anyone embarking upon or consolidating their career.
How to Graduate Debt Free: The Best Strategies to Pay for College #notgoingbroke
by Kristina EllisNearly 70% of students graduate with close to $30,000 in debt. But you don't have to be one of them! In these pages, acclaimed author Kristina Ellis walks you through the wide world of college-finance options, presenting tips, secrets, and strategies so you can develop a personalized plan. A plan to overcome obstacles and get your degree debt-free. With Kristina as your mentor, you'll discover how to: -Establish a winning money mindset -Save up and cut costs before you get to campus -Figure out the dollars and sense of financial aid -Secure your share of free cash for college -Earn money to pay as you go -Choose a school and a major that's worth it -Stretch your funds when every penny counts With determination, the right information, and a well-planned strategy, you can earn that career-advancing degree and graduate from college debt-free. #NotGoingBroke
How to Grow Your Own Money: The no-nonsense guide for the Independent Investor
by David MeckinCut out the middleman and take control of your personal finance.In the wake of banking crises and financial scandals there is now a common mistrust of financial advisers - the 'experts'. People believe that that financial institutions are more interested in making money out of you through management fees than making money for you.But now you too can manage your money and gain the confidence to make your investments work without relying on anyone else. After all, the whole point of investing is getting your money to work for you (not the other way round)! How to GROW Your Own Money gives practical guidance from a highly successful, fellow independent money investor using trusted techniques that show how you can do it too. It puts you in control of your finances and could save you a fortune in management fees.
How to Grow Your Own Money: The no-nonsense guide for the Independent Investor
by David MeckinIn the wake of banking crises and financial scandals there is now a common mistrust of financial advisers - the 'experts'. People believe that financial institutions are more interested in making money out of you through management fees than in making money for you. But now you too can manage your money and gain the confidence to make your investments work without relying on anyone else. After all, the whole point of investing is getting your money to work for you (not the other way round)! How to Grow Your Own Money gives practical guidance from a highly successful, fellow independent investor using trusted techniques that show how you can do it too. It puts you in control of your finances and could save you a fortune in management fees. It's not as difficult or time-consuming as you think. David Meckin keeps things simple, showing you how to save money by cutting out the middleman, how to save time without cutting corners and how to maximize your returns by applying his tried and tested 6R approach: Recognize, Reward, Risk, Research, Review and Revisit to four main areas: shares, savings accounts, property and bonds.
How to Grow Your Own Money: The no-nonsense guide for the Independent Investor
by David MeckinIn the wake of banking crises and financial scandals there is now a common mistrust of financial advisers - the 'experts'. People believe that financial institutions are more interested in making money out of you through management fees than in making money for you. But now you too can manage your money and gain the confidence to make your investments work without relying on anyone else. After all, the whole point of investing is getting your money to work for you (not the other way round)! How to Grow Your Owen Money gives practical guidance from a highly successful, fellow independent investor using trusted techniques that show how you can do it too. It puts you in control of your finances and could save you a fortune in management fees. It's not as difficult or time-consuming as you think. David Meckin keeps things simple, showing you how to save money by cutting out the middleman, how to save time without cutting corners and how to maximize your returns by applying his tried and tested 6R approach: Recognize, Reward, Risk, Research, Review and Revisit to four main areas: shares, savings accounts, property and bonds.
How to Grow Your Small Business \ Cómo hacer crecer tu negocio (Sp. ed.): Un plan de 6 pasos para que tu pequeña empresa tome vuelo
by Donald Miller«Si buscabas un plan sencillo y probado para hacer crecer tu negocio, ahora lo tienes en tus manos». —LEWIS HOWES, autor de La escuela de la grandezaBestseller del Wall Street Journal.Dirigir un negocio suele alejarse mucho de lo que nos imaginamos al emprender. Creemos que lo más difícil es dar el primer paso y empezar a vender, pero nadie nos advierte que la mayoría de las pequeñas empresas quiebra por no saber gestionar ese crecimiento. Si tu negocio te pide a gritos un plan para crecer de manera segura y confiable, pero no sabes por dónde comenzar, llegaste al lugar indicado.Cómo hacer crecer tu negocio es un sencillo manual de 6 pasos que te ayudará a profesionalizar tu operación y aumentar tus ganancias e ingresos, sin importar el tipo o el tamaño de tu compañía. Diseñado y probado por el exitoso empresario y autor bestseller Donald Miller, este novedoso sistema hará que tu empresa tome vuelo, y que tú ganes dinero, tranquilidad y tiempo para dedicarte a lo que realmente te gusta.Aquí aprenderás sobre:Liderazgo: cómo crear y ejecutar un plan de crecimiento fácil y confiable.Marketing: cómo atraer, expandir y mantener tu base creciente de clientes ideales.Ventas: cómo dejar de vender e invitar a los clientes a formar parte de una historia.Optimización del producto: tácticas para identificar áreas en las que puedes aumentar la capacidad para servir mejor a tu mercado.Operaciones: la mejor manera de estructurar tu negocio es maximizar tus habilidades y delegar las áreas que deben ser manejadas por otra persona.Flujo de caja: cómo gestionar el dinero que ingresa para que este crezca en lugar de desaparecer misteriosamente.Entonces, ¿estás listo para despegar?———“If you're looking for an easier, proven plan to grow your business, you've found it." —Lewis Howes, author of the New York Times bestseller, The School of GreatnessA Wall Street Journal Bestseller.Running a business often turns out to be very different from what we imagine when we first start out. We think the hardest part is taking that first step and igniting sales. However, everybody forgets to mention that most small businesses fail because they don’t know how to manage growth. If your small business pleads for a plan to grow safely and reliably, but you don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place.How to Grow Your Business is a simple 6-step guide that will help you professionalize your operations and increase your profits and revenue, no matter the type or size of your company. Designed and tested by successful entrepreneur and bestselling author Donald Miller, this innovative system will help your business take off, while you gain money, peace of mind, and time to focus on what you truly love. So, are you ready to take off?
How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Step Plan to Help Your Business Take Off
by Donald MillerThe Wall Street Journal BestsellerFor so many entrepreneurs, running a small business ended up looking different than they imagined. They&’re stressed, discouraged, and not confident in their plan for growth. In How to Grow Your Small Business, Donald Miller gives entrepreneurs a 6-step plan to grow their businesses so they produce dependable, predictable results.Using the exact steps you&’ll learn in this book, Donald Miller grew his small business from four employees working out of a basement to a 15 million dollar operation, increasing revenue sixfold in just six years. As Miller grew his own business from the ground up, he realized nobody had put together a simple, step-by-step playbook for growing a business. That book didn&’t exist. Until now.In this book, you&’ll learn the 6 steps to grow a successful small business and create a playbook to implement them- your Flight Plan. When you have a completed Flight Plan in hand, you can stop drowning in the details and spend more time doing the things you truly love- in your business and your life.In How to Grow Your Small Business, you&’ll learn how to:Cast a vision for your company that includes three economic prioritiesClarify your marketing messageInstall a sales framework that makes your customers the heroOptimize your product offeringRun a management and productivity playbook that aligns your entire team.Use 5 checking accounts to manage your cash flowIf you&’re ready to experience freedom, flexibility, and growth for your business, How to Grow Your Small Business is the book you&’ve been waiting for.
How to Grow as a Musician: What All Musicians Must Know to Succeed
by Sheila E. AndersonA Friendly Guide to Launching and Maintaining Your Musical Career It&’s tough to make a living from one&’s love of music, but Sheila E. Anderson shows readers how to do just that in How to Grow as a Musician. This encouraging yet realistic guide covers everything from developing and learning one&’s craft to managing the business aspects of a musical career. This second edition expands on performance tips, self-promotion tactics, and steps to improve one&’s networking skills to make fruitful connections. Anderson shares her insights as well as practical advice from successful musicians and other industry professionals on topics such as:Composing and recordingUnderstanding and negotiating contractsPutting on a performanceGetting and keeping gigsUtilizing social mediaAnd moreHow to Grow as a Musician is packed with candid views on everything from overcoming failure to the art of writing a song to doing that all-important ego check. Whether they&’re just getting started or have been in the business for years, all musicians will reap the rewards of this thoughtful career guide.
How to Grow as a Photographer: Reinventing Your Career
by Tony LunaAre you bored producing the same old work, but do it because it's safe? Are corporate politics, outsourcing, or the digital revolution too much for you to handle? Has a personal tragedy caused you to reevaluate your career path? If you answered yes to any of these questions, look no further than this inspirational guide. Topics include: --Recognize when something is wrong --Use work-history and personal timelines to meld your passions with your career choices --Reeducate yourself when faced with creative challenges --Embrace risk and evaluate your assets to make your next move --Sell your unique vision through a "Passion First" marketing approach --Manage your time and your business effectively --Use time-management techniques to stay focused and increase your creative output. You will also be inspired by the stories of other creative entrepreneurs who have made their own successful transitions. Whether you are a mid-career professional or just starting out, this book will set you on the path to creative and professional growth.
How to Grow as an Artist
by Daniel GrantIn this definitive guide to resources, aspiring artists and serious amateurs devoted to their art will find scores of time-tested strategies to help them set up and work safely from a home studio; learn where and how to acquire appropriate art materials; develop their abilities with others as well as create art alone; explore opportunities for education in a wide variety of forms; overcome mental blocks; mat, frame, pack, and ship works of art; and much more. Artists looking to show and sell their work will find no-fail ideas for marketing, exhibiting, and entering the world of galleries. Filled with entertaining success stories, this is one volume for the bookshelf of every artist hoping to attain satisfaction and pleasure though his or her art. Plus, dozens of well-known artists-as well as those successful on their own terms-share their own success stories and sources for artistic inspiration.
How to Grow as an Illustrator
by Michael FleishmanFleishman offers guidance for illustrators on how to grow professionally. He covers inspiration, education and starting out, professional development and transitions, career maintenance, teaching, and different markets, as well as mechanical and conceptual skills and how they impact design, process, and product. The business of illustration is addressed, as are marketing and promotion, dealing with failure, and the professional community, and incorporated throughout the book are interviews with active illustrators. There is no bibliography. Fleishman is a freelance illustrator, graphic artist, and teacher of commercial arts. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
How to Grow when Markets Don't
by Karl Weber Adrian Slywotzky Richard WiseProgressive Insurance, GE Medical Systems, and John Deere Landscapes are enjoying astonishing new revenue growth while leaving their competition behind. How to Grow When Markets Don't reveals the secret behind the biggest business successes in a very tough economic climate. Discover the dynamic new strategy known as "demand innovation," which can be adapted by any company in any industry, and watch your profits soar. What does a check-printing company do when fewer people write checks? Clarke American applied a dynamic new business approach that resulted in double-digit growth. What happens when a breakthrough technology is threatened by copycat competitors? Innovative thinking saved GM's OnStar and achieved stratospheric revenues.
How to Grow your Own Money
by David MeckinNobody cares more about your money than you do. And no one delivers financial advice in a no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point style like David Meckin. The author of Naked Finance advises a new wave of financial investors--the refugees of the great Recession who, disgruntled by the reckless advice given to them by salesmen thinly disguised in financial advisors' clothing, are cutting out the middleman and investing their money themselves. In the process they're saving money by eliminating unnecessary fees. Whether you have a large sum of money or a modest amount to allocate, taking control of your investments is not as difficult or time-consuming as some financial services companies would have you believe. But it does require a bit of practical guidance and the objective, hard-won insights of someone with a strong financial background like Meckin--himself a highly successful independent investor. How to Grow Your Own Money is an accessible guide that shows how you can get an edge on the market. It includes the four main investment opportunities available to the independent investor: savings accounts, government and corporate bonds, stocks, and real estate. You'll learn the tried and tested techniques you'll need to build the skills, confidence, and know-how to grow and maximize your returns. You'll learn Meckin's tried and tested Winning Six approach: a step-by-step methodology that can be applied to any investment opportunity. Stop dreaming about being an independent investor and start doing it today.
How to Handle a Crowd: The Art of Creating Healthy and Dynamic Online Communities
by Anika GuptaA guide to successful community moderation exploring everything from the trenches of Reddit to your neighborhood Facebook page. Don&’t read the comments. Old advice, yet more relevant than ever. The tools we once hailed for their power to connect people and spark creativity can also be hotbeds of hate, harassment, and political division. Platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter are under fire for either too much or too little moderation. Creating and maintaining healthy online communities isn&’t easy. Over the course of two years of graduate research at MIT, former tech journalist and current product manager Anika Gupta interviewed moderators who&’d worked on the sidelines of gamer forums and in the quagmires of online news comments sections. She&’s spoken with professional and volunteer moderators for communities like Pantsuit Nation, Nextdoor, World of Warcraft guilds, Reddit, and FetLife. In How to Handle a Crowd, she shares what makes successful communities tick – and what you can learn from them about the delicate balance of community moderation. Topics include: -Building creative communities in online spaces -Bridging political division—and creating new alliances -Encouraging freedom of speech -Defining and eliminating hate and trolling -Ensuring safety for all participants- -Motivating community members to action How to Handle a Crowd is the perfect book for anyone looking to take their small community group to the next level, start a career in online moderation, or tackle their own business&’s comments section.
How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race: Practical Tools for Necessary Change in the Workplace and Beyond
by Kwame ChristianIf we want a more equitable workplace—and a more equitable world—we have to talk to each other about race. But, for so many of us, that&’s easier said than done. When we avoid conversations about race, it&’s often because of fear: fear of discomfort, or of damaging important relationships; fear of being misunderstood, &“canceled,&” ostracized. Negotiation expert Kwame Christian&’s motto is: "The best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations." How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race equips you with the skills you need to make these crucial conversations both easier and more productive. You&’ll not only gain the confidence to talk about race, but also learn how to actually make a difference when you do. Whether you&’re looking to create change for yourself and other BIPOC, or are a white ally seeking to support your coworkers or clients, you&’ll learn how to: Overcome your internal barriers to talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Work around others&’ barriers to productive discussion. Be strategic about the outcome you want and guide the conversation accordingly. Use &“Compassionate Curiosity&” to connect and persuade. Avoid common mistakes. Tackle some of the most common race-related conversations that come up in the workplace. If you&’ve ever struggled to turn your passion for change into persuasion or been too afraid to speak up at work (or outside of it), this book is for you. The first step toward lasting social change is productive discussion. With How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race, you&’ll never shy away from those crucial conversations again.
How to Have a Good Day: Harness the Power of Behavioral Science to Transform Your Working Life
by Caroline WebbIn How to Have a Good Day, economist and former McKinsey partner Caroline Webb shows readers how to use recent findings from behavioral economics, psychology, and neuroscience to transform our approach to everyday working life. Advances in these behavioral sciences are giving us ever better understanding of how our brains work, why we make the choices we do, and what it takes for us to be at our best. But it has not always been easy to see how to apply these insights in the real world - until now. In How to Have a Good Day, Webb explains exactly how to apply this science to our daily tasks and routines. She translates three big scientific ideas into step-by-step guidance that shows us how to set better priorities, make our time go further, ace every interaction, be our smartest selves, strengthen our personal impact, be resilient to setbacks, and boost our energy and enjoyment. Through it all, Webb teaches us how to navigate the typical challenges of modern workplaces--from conflict with colleagues to dull meetings and overflowing inboxes--with skill and ease. Filled with stories of people who have used Webb's insights to boost their job satisfaction and performance at work, How to Have a Good Day is the book so many people wanted when they finished Nudge, Blink and Thinking Fast and Slow and were looking for practical ways to apply this fascinating science to their own lives and careers. A remarkable and much-needed book, How to Have a Good Day gives us the tools we need to have a lifetime of good days.From the Hardcover edition.
How to Have a Great Career: Find Your Passion, Achieve Your Goals, Love What You Do
by Larry SmithOver the past three decades, professor Larry Smith has become something of a “career whisperer” for his students at the University of Waterloo. Each year, millions of talented college and university students graduate with little or no real sense of what their next step will be, yet they are determined not to settle for so-so careers; they are looking for great careers. Smith points out that only a few fortunate souls are born knowing exactly what they want to pursue in life. The rest of us have to stop making excuses and start asking ourselves tough questions about achieving our goals.In his straightforward, no-nonsense approach, Smith itemizes and dismisses all the usual excuses, fears and worries that people hide behind when trying to find their true direction. His unusual take on this challenging conundrum is both universal and timely, and his stunning TEDx talk on this subject has been viewed by more than six million people so far.This is the perfect book for all college graduate who are wondering where they fit into the world, or for mid-career men and women who find themselves heading down the wrong path. It won't necessarily be easy, but if you follow Smith’s guidance, your career dreams can indeed come true.
How to Have a Great Life: 35 Surprisingly Simple Ways to Success, Fulfillment and Happiness
by Paul McGee35 ways to success, fulfillment, and happiness How to Have a Great Life starts with you–your strengths and amazing potential and how to develop those. It helps you understand how to tap into your ability to grow, while equipping you with insights, inspiration, and practical tools to deal with whatever life throws your way in order to achieve success and live a happy and fulfilled life. You already have many of the tools you need to succeed–you just need to know which ones to use and how best to use them. With no-frills, funny, and emotionally intelligent advice, Paul McGee will make you think, make you laugh, and make you take action to live your greatest life possible. Tap into your ability to grow Find insight and practical tools to deal with whatever life throws your way Slow down and live a more balanced life Re-gain time and brain space Improve the quality of your relationships with others We are living faster and more frantic lives than ever before—and there’s no time like the present to catch your breath and live your best life possible.
How to Have a Stress Free Mortgage: Insider Tips From a Certified Mortgage Broker to Help Save You Time, Money, and Frustration
by Linda FleischmannHow to Have a Stress Free Mortgage is your resource to getting a loan in today’s market. It will guide you through the traps to avoid before you start house hunting or begin to consider a refinance. Forget about what you may have heard by “supposed” experts; Linda Fleischmann is an active Mortgage Broker and she is in the trenches closing loans. After more than 13 years, Linda knows what to do to get you a loan. Use "How to Have a Stress Free Mortgage" as source for getting a mortgage loan today! Here are just a few things that you will learn: What type of loan should you choose? How much do you need to save for a down payment…is it really 20%? When can you buy again if you’ve had a foreclosure or short sale? Can you have too much credit? Should you co sign for a car loan? What you don’t know can hurt you and more importantly, might stop you from getting into your dream home. If just thinking about applying for a mortgage loan makes you queasy or stressed, then you need to read "How to Have a Stress Free Mortgage" today. Knowing up front what to do BEFORE you apply is critical to getting your loan approved. "How to Have a Stress Free Mortgage" will take you through all of the steps of the loan process so you will understand what is happening, why it’s happening and make you stress free from start to finish.
How to Have an Epic Retirement
by Bec WilsonMore than 500,000 Australians plan to retire in the next five years and are in their pre-retirement or 'part-time' retirement years, preparing for the massive life change that signals their move from working every day to living as they choose. In the years before they retire, and the early years of retirement, people want to prepare well and set themselves up for the exciting 30+ year journey that could be ahead of them. This is where How to Have an Epic Retirement comes in. There is no one in Australia who has more insight into what retirees want and what they need to know to achieve it than Rebecca Wilson, founder of the hugely successful online platform Starts at 60. Armed with information and the best anecdotal knowledge from retirees and those planning to retire, Rebecca has compiled the ultimate guidebook for those who want to make the most of this time of their lives. With examples, common questions and information you can apply to your own circumstances, Rebecca addresses the six key pillars of a great retirement: time, money, health, happiness and fulfilment, travel and your home. How to Have an Epic Retirement guides readers through the way the systems of retirement work, so you can learn the valuable lessons that modern retirees wish someone had shared with them before they kicked off the changes and stages of life that come after retirement. Every modern retiree can have an Epic Retirement - and this book will show you how.
How to Heal a Workplace: Tackle Trauma, Foster Psychological Safety and Boost Happiness at Work
by Kerry HowardBoost wellbeing and build a robust, productive culture in your workplace Your workplace’s most powerful resource is its people. That’s why it’s critical to balance the needs of your business with the needs of the employees who make that business happen every day. At the heart of the matter is your workplace culture: the environments and relationships that shape your business, whether physical or virtual. How to Heal a Workplace shares the insights and hands-on advice that you need to better understand how your culture impacts your team. You’ll learn how to manage interpersonal challenges—and anticipate the impact of policies and procedures—to create a healthier, happier and more productive environment. Drawing on real-world stories from diverse industries, in-demand workplace mental health consultant Kerry Howard shares strategies that will help you: Boost employee wellbeing, and attract and retain staff by supporting their mental health Understand how trauma is caused by everyday events and how this impacts the workplace Combat bullying and harassment and prevent workplace injuries Foster psychological safety, improve communication, and build better relationships between colleaguesIn How to Heal a Workplace, you’ll find the practical advice you need to create a better culture, improve productivity and increase satisfaction across every area of your business.
How to Hedge Metals: A Complete Guide to Hedging for Companies that Produce, Consume, and Trade Physical Metals
by Lesley CampbellHow to Hedge Metals is an important resource for all traders, whether new graduates or seasoned directors, and is written in simple, precise, and clear terms. It is engaging and accessible – a good read rather than a reference book – and provides solutions to the problems caused by metal price volatility. It walks through the entire hedging process, starting long before the first futures trade, with a discussion on risk tolerance and appetite. It explains how the world’s major futures exchanges work; but more importantly, it explains how futures and options can solve physical trading problems. Written entirely from a hedger’s perspective, How to Hedge Metals answers questions on issues such as Quotational Periods, option premiums, and backwardations. The aim of the book is not to promote hedging; some companies will learn how to minimise risk by changing their physical contracts, while others may conclude that the level of risk they face is acceptable. For those who decide to hedge there is a step-by-step guide to preparation, implementation, and evaluation of a hedging strategy, as well as case studies to illustrate how strategies have gone wrong in the past. Whatever their business model and knowledge of commodity markets, metal producers, fabricators and traders will understand what they can realistically achieve with a hedging program, and how to achieve it. This book deals with real world problems – contracts that are not in convenient 25 tons multiples, customers, and suppliers who change their minds, shipments that are delayed and markets that inexplicably move in ways that seem to defy the laws of supply and demand. Written by a respected industry expert who has worked for trading companies, banks, brokers, and the London Metal Exchange (LME), it uses simple language and engaging graphics to show how futures and options can offer protection from the increasing volatility of metal prices.