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Positive Psychological Intervention Design and Protocols for Multi-Cultural Contexts

This volume presents innovative and contemporary methodologies and intervention protocols for the enhancement of positive psychological attributes in multicultural professional and organizational contexts. Most methods, models and approaches that underpin positive psychological interventions are confined to clinical samples, closed systems or monocultural contexts, which restrict their applicability to particular contexts. Extensive practical intervention protocols, designs and methods which usually accompany first draft intervention papers are condensed into brief paragraphs in final manuscripts or removed in their entirety. This, in turn, reduces their potential for replicability or adoption by consumers, practitioners, or industry. This volume develops guidelines for enhancing positive psychological attributes, such as positive moods (e.g. positive affect; life satisfaction), strengths (e.g. gratitude; humour), cognitions (e.g. hope; optimism) and behaviours (e.g. emotional regulation; positive relationship building) within various multicultural contexts. Thereby, it shows how positive psychology interventions can be replicated to a wide-range of contexts beyond those in which they were developed.

Positive Psychologie - Erfolgsgarant oder Schönmalerei?

Positive Psychologie - Erfolgsgarant oder Schönmalerei? Entdecken Sie die Doppelkante der Positiven Psychologie: Ein Schlüssel zu mehr persönlichem und beruflichem Erfolg oder doch nur eine rosarote Brille? Diplom-Psychologe Michael Tomoff entführt Sie in eine Welt, die sowohl die glänzenden als auch die schattigen Seiten dieser bewegenden Wissenschaft beleuchtet. Das vorliegende Buch ist weit mehr als ein Glücksratgeber. Es ist eine fundierte, kritische und dennoch humorvolle Untersuchung der Positiven Psychologie, die sich sowohl an Lehrer, Eltern, Führungskräfte, Mitarbeiter, Coaches und auch Trainer richtet – egal ob Laien oder Experten. Mit einem klaren Blick auf die wissenschaftliche Basis und die praktische Anwendung beleuchtet der Autor die Mythen und Missverständnisse rund um die Wissenschaft des Wohlbefindens: Macht Geld glücklich? Sind Eltern zufriedener als Kinderlose? Welche Rolle spielen Schuld und Scham bei der Kindererziehung? Wie kann die Positive Psychologie die Schule oder das Unternehmen von morgen unterstützen und formen? Und sollte sie das überhaupt? Durch die elegante, mundgerechte Zusammenfassung aktueller Forschungen, die Vorstellung leicht umsetzbarer Übungen, Tools und Interventionen sowie die Erörterung der Relevanz der Positiven Psychologie in verschiedenen Kulturen und Lebensbereichen bietet dieses Buch einen umfassenden Überblick und praktische Anleitungen. Erfahren Sie, wie die Positive Psychologie in Schulen, Unternehmen und im persönlichen Leben konkret Anwendung finden kann, und welche Vorteile sie bietet. Michael Tomoff ist nicht nur ein erfahrener Psychologe, sondern auch ein leidenschaftlicher Botschafter für das Potenzial der Positiven Psychologie, das Wohlstand und Wohlbefinden zu fördern und dabei realistisch und kritisch zu bleiben. Mit seiner Ausbildung an der University of California in Berkeley und seiner breiten Erfahrung als Trainer, Berater und systemischer Coach bringt ereine einzigartige Perspektive und eine Fülle von praktischen Einsichten in dieses fesselnde Werk ein. In seinem Blog „Was Wäre Wenn“ gibt er wichtige Impulse zu einer Vielzahl von Themen wie Dankbarkeit, Komplimenten, dem Nein-Sagen, Grenzensetzen oder auch stärkenfokussierter Führung.

Positive Psychologie - Wege zu Erfolg, Resilienz und Glück

Positive Psychologie im Beruf: Freude an Leistung entwickeln, fördern und umsetzen

Vor dem Hintergrund des demographischen Wandels und der Tatsache, dass nur jeder fünfte Mitarbeiter engagiert bei der Arbeit ist, entstehen Unternehmen hohe finanzielle Schäden. Die Positive Psychologie zeigt auch im beruflichen Kontext Lösungen auf. Im vorliegenden Buch werden ausgewählte Konzepte des Forschungsfeldes der Positiven Psychologie populär-wissenschaftlich und somit leicht verständlich präsentiert. Es werden konkrete Handlungsempfehlungen für Führungskräfte, Teams und Mitarbeiter abgeleitet, die sich auch in der Praxis bewährt haben.

Positive Psychologie und Führung – ein Praxisleitfaden (Positive Psychologie kompakt)

Unsere Erkenntnisse über gute Führung wachsen ständig. Spannende Einsichten aus der positiven Psychologie, aber auch aus der Hirnforschung, der Verhaltensökonomie oder der Gesundheitsforschung haben unseren Wissenskanon in den letzten Jahren dramatisch erweitert. Doch Wissenschaft ist nicht immer leicht verdaubar und selten direkt anwendbar. Dieses Buch schlägt eine Brücke zwischen den theoretischen Erkenntnissen der Wissenschaften und den praktischen Herausforderungen im Führungsalltag. Seine langjährigen Erfahrungen aus der Arbeit mit Führungskräften verbindet der Autor mit einer tiefen Wissenschaftsverbundenheit. Ausgehend von wichtigen Führungsaufgaben (z. B. wirksam kommunizieren, Ziele erreichen, Mitarbeiter entwickeln) sondiert er neueste Forschungsergebnisse und bringt sie verständlich auf den Punkt. Konkrete Handlungsempfehlungen sowie detaillierte Beschreibungen von praktischen Werkzeugen erleichtern den Lesenden die Anwendung.

Positive Psychologie und organisationale Resilienz: Stürmische Zeiten besser meistern (Positive Psychologie kompakt)

Dieses Buch zeigt auf, wie organisationale Resilienz dazu beiträgt, Gesundheit, Leistungsfähigkeit und Wirksamkeit trotz Digitalisierungs- und Veränderungsdrucks zu erhalten. Es bietet Unternehmern, HR-Managern, Fach- und Führungskräften Expertenwissen, um auf organisationaler, individueller und Team-Ebene nachhaltig leistungsfähig und kraftvoll zu bleiben. Basierend auf Konzepten und Handwerkszeug aus der Positiven Psychologie finden Leser Antworten auf folgende Fragen: Wie können Organisationen auch bei hoher Komplexität und Unsicherheit krisenfest und achtsam bleiben? Wie lassen sich Fehler- und Lernkultur im Unternehmen entwickeln, Stärken konsequent nutzen und organisationale Energie fördern? Wie gelingt es Menschen, auch in Veränderungen und unter Stress, ihre innere Kraft zu stärken, lebendig und engagiert zu sein? Wie können Führungskräfte in Zeiten des Wandels und der Unvorhersehbarkeit Vertrauen und Orientierung stiften und sich von Rückschlägen besser erholen? Wie schaffen es Teams, Diversität als Stärke zu erkennen, auch unter Druck kreativ zusammenzuarbeiten und gemeinsam Ziele zu erreichen? Lernen Sie, eine resiliente Unternehmenskultur zu entwickeln, Veränderungen als Chance zu nutzen – und sogar gestärkt daraus hervorzugehen.

Positive Psychologie, Kompetenzförderung und Mentale Stärke: Gesundheit, Motivation und Leistung fördern

Dieses Buch veranschaulicht Personalentwicklungsmaßnahmen zur Förderung von Selbstkompetenzen, Sozialkompetenzen, Methodenkompetenzen und mentaler Stärke im Rahmen der Positiven Psychologie. Im Mittelpunkt steht das Modell des Positiven Selbstmanagements mit folgenden drei großen Komponenten: Methoden und Techniken der Positiven Psychologie und Kompetenzen wie finanzielle Selbstmanagementkompetenz, Entscheidungskompetenz, Resilienztechniken, Vitalität, Kompetenzen in Smalltalk und Networking, Präsentationskompetenz, die Reduzierung dysfunktionaler Kognitionen, Problemlösekompetenz und Zielklarheit führen zur mentalen Stärke.Mentale Stärke: Diese setzt sich aus Selbstwirksamkeitserwartungen, Optimismus, Hoffnung, Resilienz, Selbstvertrauen und der Fähigkeit zur Emotionsregulation zusammen. Die mentale Stärke hat langfristig positive Folgen, u.a. gehören dazu Arbeitszufriedenheit, Lebenszufriedenheit, psychische Gesundheit, ein geringeres Stresserleben und eine geringere Tendenz zum Burnout. Basierend auf zahlreichen empirischen Studien , die das Modell belegen und die Wirksamkeit von Trainingsveranstaltungen bestätigen, erhält jeder Leser wertvolle Hinweise für das Arbeitsleben – auch bezüglich der Anwendung des Quizbrettspiels "CareerGames - spielend trainieren", das in den Trainings zur Transfersicherung zum Einsatz kam. Zielgruppen: Personalverantwortliche, Trainer, Anwender und Studierende bzw. alle diejenigen, die Selbstmanagementkompetenzen, Sozial- und Methodenkompetenzen und Mentale Stärke in Organisationen erfolgreich trainieren wollen. Zum Herausgeber: Prof. Dr. Ottmar L. Braun, Studium der Psychologie und Promotion zum Dr. phil. an der Universität Bielefeld. Derzeit Professor im Arbeitsbereich Sozial-, Umwelt und Wirtschaftspsychologie an der Universität Koblenz-Landau.

Positive Psychologie: Gesundheit, Motivation und Leistung fördern

Dieses Buch veranschaulicht die Durchführung von Seminaren und Trainings im digitalen Online-Format zur Förderung von Mentaler Stärke, Selbstkompetenzen, Sozialkompetenzen und Methodenkompetenzen im Rahmen der Positiven Psychologie. Im Mittelpunkt steht das Modell des Positiven Selbstmanagements mit folgenden drei großen Komponenten: Methoden und Techniken der Positiven Psychologie und Kompetenzen wie Zeit- und Energiemanagement, Ziele und Motivation, Vitalität, Small-Talk und Networking, Teamfähigkeit, Gesprächsführung und wertschätzende Kommunikation, Konfliktmanagement, Planungstechniken, Selbst-PR und Problemlösekompetenz führen zur mentalen Stärke.Mentale Stärke: Diese setzt sich aus Selbstwirksamkeitserwartungen, Optimismus, Hoffnung, Resilienz, Selbstvertrauen und der Fähigkeit zur Emotionsregulation zusammen.Die mentale Stärke hat langfristig positive Folgen, u.a. gehören dazu Arbeitsfähigkeit, Lebenszufriedenheit, Glück, Aufblühen und ein geringeres Stresserleben. Basierend auf zahlreichen empirischen Studien, die das Modell belegen und die Wirksamkeit der Interventionen bestätigen, erhält jeder Leser wertvolle Hinweise für das Arbeitsleben und zur praktischen Durchführung von digitalen online-Trainingsveranstaltungen. Zielgruppen: Personalverantwortliche, Trainer, Anwender und Studierende bzw. alle diejenigen, die Selbstmanagementkompetenzen, Sozial- und Methodenkompetenzen und Mentale Stärke in Organisationen erfolgreich trainieren wollen. Herausgeber: Prof. Dr. Ottmar L. Braun, Studium der Psychologie und Promotion zum Dr. phil. an der Universität Bielefeld. Derzeit Professor im Arbeitsbereich Sozial-, Umwelt und Wirtschaftspsychologie an der Universität Koblenz-Landau, Campus Landau. Geschäftsführer der CareerGames GbR. Dipl.-Psych. Sandra Mihailović, Studium der Psychologie, langjährige Tätigkeit in einem Automobilkonzern in der Organisations- und Führungskräfteentwicklung. Derzeit selbständige Trainerin, Beraterin und Coach, Expertin für online-Trainings und Mentale Stärke. Geschäftsführerin der CareerGames GbR.

Positive Psychology Coaching

This book provides evidence for coaching from psychology perspectives, aiming to inform academics, researchers and students of the efficacy of positive psychology coaching practice for both individuals and organizations. It integrates three areas of research, providing a multifaceted analysis of coaching from traditional psychology, positive psychology, and coaching research findings. Finally, it introduces a comprehensive new model of coaching (COACH) based on the psychological and educational foundations of coaching, explaining its effectiveness and adaptability across settings and individuals.

Positive Psychology Coaching in the Workplace

This research-to-practice text explores how coaching can support thriving in the workplace. It focuses on positive psychology coaching in the workplace in relation to: the convergence with organisational psychology and coaching psychology, professional and ethical practices, resilience and wellbeing, team and systemic approaches, leadership, tools of intervention, convergence of clinical interventions and virtuousness, and the future of thriving workplaces. The chapter contributions represent a truly international scholarship and bring together complementary perspectives from the fields of positive psychology, coaching psychology, organisational psychology, organisational scholarship, neuroscience, education and philosophy. Written in a scholarly but accessible style, this text is of interest to a wide readership, including academics, professionals and postgraduate students of positive psychology, organisational psychology, counselling and coaching psychology, human resource management, mental health, health and social welfare. "Smith, Boniwell and Green have brought together an outstanding collection of thought leaders from the field of positive psychology coaching to craft an in-depth exploration of the contribution positive psychology can make to delivering transformation change through coaching conversations. A fascinating read, full of evidence and insight". Jonathan Passmore Professor of Coaching & Behavioural Change Director Henley Centre for Coaching, Henley Business School

Positive Psychology and Change: How Leadership, Collaboration, and Appreciative Inquiry Create Transformational Results

Positive Psychology and Change explores how areas of positive psychology such as strengths, flow, and psychological capital can be applied to the everyday challenges of leading a dynamic and adaptive work community, and how collaborative group approaches to transformational change can be combined with a positive mindset to maintain optimism and motivation in an unpredictable working environment. Articulates a unique vision for organizational leadership in the 21st century that combines positive psychology, Appreciative Inquiry (AI), and collaborative group technologies Focuses on four specific co-creative approaches (Appreciative Inquiry, Open Space, World Café and SimuReal) and the ways in which they surpass traditional methods for organizational change Explains the latest theory, research, and practice, and translates it into concrete, actionable ideas for meeting the day-to-day challenges of effective and adaptive leadership and management Includes learning features such as boxed text, short case studies, stories, and cartoons

Positive Psychology at Work

Positive Psychology at Work brings the fields of positive psychology and appreciative inquiry together for the first time to provide leaders and change agents with a powerful new approach to achieving organizational excellence.Draws together positive psychology and appreciative inquiry in the context of leadership organizational challenges for the first timePresents academically rigorous and referenced material in a jargon-free, accessible mannerArranged with chapters focused on specific organizational challenges to allow readers to quickly find ideas relevant to their unique situationFeatures short contributions from experienced practitioners of positive psychology and Appreciative Inquiry, and includes case studies from the UK, Europe, Australia and the USA??

Positive Sport Organizational Insights (Sport Business Insights)

This book is a concise and accessible introduction to positive organizational behavior in sport, a new and dynamic approach to sport management. Clearly explaining core concepts, including the central concept of psychological capital, the book shows how ‘positive sport organizations’ (PSO) can deliver improved performance and enhance employee well-being. Standing at the intersection of positive psychology and theories of organizational behavior, the PSO approach focuses on the development of the person within the organization – their human strengths and psychological capacities – in contrast to traditional approaches that have a more limited emphasis on human capital or social capital. The book takes a close look at attributes including passion, grit, and a capacity for innovation, that characterize the effective employee in the modern, fast-paced sport business environment and that can be developed through PSO, and it explains how employee flourishing and corporate social responsibility programmes can be mutually reinforcing. With examples and cases from contemporary sport business in every chapter, this is illuminating reading for any student, researcher, policy-maker or practitioner with an interest in sport business and management, organizational behavior, corporate social responsibility, human resource management, or human flourishing.

Positive Thinking Pocketbook: Little Exercises for a Happy and Successful Life

Think your way to a more positive life Positive thinking is an approach and a set of skills that we can all learn. But it’s not just about how and what you think; you’ve got to do something! In a range of situations, positive thinking needs to be followed by positive action. The good news is that whatever life has thrown at you in the past and whatever is you want to achieve in the future, the Positive Thinking Pocketbook will help you think and behave more positively. Inside, you’ll find out how to use tips, techniques and advice on creating a positive mindset and developing your positive thinking. Next, you’ll find out how to apply that positive thinking to a range of potentially difficult situations. • Little approachable exercises make it easy to get started • Full of scenarios, ideas, advice, tips and techniques • Learn how to overcome negative thinking, get motivated and stay motivated • Discover how to make positive thinking a habit Whenever you want a shot of positivity, simply pick out a few ideas, tips and techniques that appeal to you and give them a try!

Positive Thinking: Find happiness and achieve your goals through the power of positive thought

Bestselling author Gill Hasson is back to help you learn how the power of positive thinking can change your life Are you stuck in a rut? Do you feel plagued by negative thoughts and emotions every day? Gill Hasson, the bestselling author of Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence, is back to help you move on from those pesky negative emotions and focus on the positive instead. Gill's practical and reassuring approach to the benefits of positive thinking will have you applying it to your own life every day. If you struggle to see past setbacks both at work and at home, it can be tricky not to let those negative emotions affect you in every area of your life. This book will give readers the tools to view life with a positive outlook and charge ahead in achieving goals that once seemed out of reach. Learn how to: Identify the triggers for negative thoughts and understand how to turn them into positive ones Deal with setbacks and make the most out of negative situations Improve your happiness by accepting situations and learning how to move forward Understand how the power of positive thinking can help you achieve your goals The power of positive thinking is not a new idea; it's been around long enough to become almost a cliché, but there's a reason behind its longevity: positivity works. This book shows you how to break through the clouds today, and start working toward the life you want.

Positive Tipping Points Towards Sustainability: Understanding the Conditions and Strategies for Fast Decarbonization in Regions (Springer Climate)

This open access book provides the first comprehensive review of the state of the art of social tipping points applied to energy systems from a social interdisciplinary perspective. It does so by presenting a novel theory of systemic and transformative change, linking it to empirical cases assisted with relevant assessment methodologies, including modeling. The authors unveil the narratives and visions, the transformative capacities as well as deliberate strategies and collective actions that at one point in time have been able - or were prevented - to tip a given social-ecological system towards low-carbon, sustainable trajectories in diverse high-intensive carbon regions around the world. This volume shows that self-reinforcing learning feedbacks connecting transformative solutions and strategies across scales and domains can be induced by targeted policy interventions both in local and regional contexts. It further indicates how changes in behavioral patterns, supported by good governance of disruptive technologies, carbon (dis)investment and finance processes as well as new forms of civic engagement, can create the necessary transformative enabling conditions for the emergence of positive tipping points towards low-carbon sustainable futures. The book is a must-read for students, researchers, and scholars, as well as policy-makers and practitioners interested in a better understanding of sustainability, climate, and energy issues and in assessing the potential impacts and effectiveness of strategic interventions aimed at accelerating just sustainable decarbonization processes.

Positive Tourism (Routledge Advances in Tourism)

Tourism affects millions of individuals, numerous societies and environments in multiple, nuanced and overlapping ways. While it can be viewed as a frivolous leisure pursuit or simply a large industry, with potentially destructive impacts, it might also be understood in terms of its effects on human fulfilment, the good life and greater well-being. This book calls for positive tourism, principally grounded in theories from positive psychology (the study of what makes life worth living), and the development of a body of knowledge that explains what characterises optimal tourist experiences, what enables host communities to flourish and what encourages workers in tourism to thrive. Through original research studies reported in this international volume we aim to further develop this knowledge. The intersections between ongoing and traditionally inspired applications of psychology in tourism and this new thrust in psychological inquiry promise to refresh and challenge tourism research. This book will appeal to researchers and academics in tourism, leisure, positive psychology, management and related fields as well as graduate students, professionals and policy makers.

Positive Working Relationships: Revised Edition (Management Extra)

Stuck for ideas, inspiration or just want to work differently? Management Extra brings all the best management thinking together in one package.The books are practical and well structured to provide an in depth treatment of these management topics. Titles in the series: * Business Environment * Change Management * Development for High Performance * Effective Communications * Financial Management * Information and Knowledge Management * Leadership and Management in Organisations * Leading Teams * Making Sense of Data and Information * Managing Markets and Customers * Managing for Results * Managing Health, Safety andWorking Environment * Managing Legal and Ethical Principles * Managing Yourself * PositiveWorking Relationships * Project Management * Quality and Operations Management * Reaching Your Goals Through Innovation * Recruitment and Selection * Reputation Management This series fuses key theories and concepts with applied activities to help managers examine how they work in practice.The books are created with individuals in mind.They are designed to help you improve your management skills. Management Extra can also be used in conjunction with management programmes of study aligned to standards. Each of the books has case studies, self assessments and activities all underpinned by knowledge and understanding of the frameworks and techniques required to improve performance. Management Extra provides managers and trainers with a handbook for action and development. You found it – what a find! A practical resource packed with all the relevant theory and suggested activities to support your professional development. An essential resource to have at your fingertips, jump in and enjoy. Russell Jeans Learning and Development Manager, ntl All the essential concepts are here, presented in an easily digestible format with lots of up to date case studies and references – but, most importantly, with plenty of thought provoking activities and self-diagnostic exercises to make the learning personal and transferable.

Positive and Normative Analysis in International Economics

This volume addresses important issues in international economics with contributions from an array of prominent researchers a manifestation of Hiroshi Ohta's cross-border research network and his passionate dedication to economics. Contributions range from studies on positive and normative trade theory, innovation in international trade and interactions between domestic and foreign firms and industries, to studies of a more empirical nature. The empiricalcontributions focus on preferential trading arrangements, global imbalances and exchange rates, as well asprovidingan in-depth analysis of the Japanese economy. The featured topics are explored from both positive and normative perspectives. Positive analysis describes how the economy functions, dealing primarily with what 'is'. Normative analysis is concerned with what 'should be'. This combined approach enables the formation of a base from which credible policy evaluation can take place. "

Positively Energizing Leadership: Virtuous Actions and Relationships That Create High Performance

This practical guide, the first to show how leaders can achieve extraordinary results through the positive energy generated by virtuous interactions with employees, is written by one of the giants in the study of positive leadership. This book reveals one of the most important but frequently ignored factors that lead to spectacular performance in organizations. Kim Cameron, a true pioneer in the study of positive leadership, offers validated scientific evidence that all individuals are inherently attracted to and flourish in the presence of positive energy, a principle known in biology as heliotropism. Further, he shows that the positive relational energy generated by leaders' virtuous behaviors—such as generosity, compassion, gratitude, trustworthiness, forgiveness, and kindness—is tightly linked to extraordinary organizational outcomes like greater innovation, higher profits, and increased engagement and retention. Cameron has not written a feel-good tome about the power of positive thinking, "happiology," or unbridled optimism. This research-based explanation shows how to achieve performance that exceeds expectations. He provides practical suggestions, assessments, and exercises showing how leaders can improve their own positive energy and increase positive relational energy in their organizations. Positively Energizing Leadership is a major contribution to the theory and practice of leadership.

Positively Geared: How to Build a Multi-Million-Dollar Property Portfolio from a $50K Deposit

The bestselling property investing guide — now fully revised and updated with the latest numbers and locations What if you could make money when you buy a property — not just when you sell one? Positively Geared offers a powerful, sustainable approach for clever property investment that will help you grow your equity and cash flow. This bestselling guide to wealth building — now fully updated for the current property market — will equip you with knowledge, skills and insider strategies for building a diverse property portfolio. You’ll discover how smarter investing can help you create passive income and achieve financial freedom sooner. Working as a teacher, author Lloyd Edge began his journey toward financial independence with only an initial $30k investment. By the age of 40, Lloyd was able to retire from his nine-to-five job. Now a leading buyer’s agent and property investment strategist, Lloyd shares his personal story and proven strategies in Positively Geared. His goal? To inspire and empower everyday Aussies — at any age — to dream big and proactively craft the lifestyle they really want. With Positively Geared, you’ll: discover tried-and-tested strategies for today’s booming property market, including duplex development understand the importance of growth, instant equity and cash flow learn from real-life case studies and interactive exercises that show you how to analyse different properties and locations for successful investing craft and employ a strategy designed for building a profitable portfolio create a personal plan to achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. Whether you're a new or experienced property investor, you can take advantage of this book’s unique approach to building sustainable wealth. Positively Geared will show you how to refocus your objectives, take control of your finances and start building your dreams.

Positively Geared: How to Build a Multi-million Dollar Property Portfolio from a $40K Deposit

Fast-track your financial dreams with this Aussie property investment guide for the 2020s Positively Geared offers a powerful approach for clever property investment, empowering readers to make money when they buy properties, not just when you sell them. This sustainable approach to wealth building will equip you with the knowledge, skills and insider strategies to not only build a diverse property portfolio, but also maintain a portfolio that achieves passive income to reach your goal of financial freedom. Working as a teacher, author Lloyd Edge started to grow his wealth with an initial $30k investment. By the age of 40, he was able to retire from his nine-to-five job. Now a leading property investment strategist, Lloyd’s shares his personal story and proven strategies with the hope of inspiring everyday Aussies – young and old – to dream big and proactively craft the lifestyle they really want. Positively Geared will enable you to: • Discover tested property investment strategies• Learn from real-life case studies and interactive exercises • Understand the importance of growth, instant equity, and cash flow when buying properties• Employ a strategy designed for property portfolio growth• Create a plan to achieve financial freedom based on real estate investment Whether you’re a new or experienced property investor, you can take advantage of this unique approach to sustainable wealth building and take control of your finances, refocus on your objectives and start designing the lifestyle you want.

Positively Outrageous Service: How to Delight and Astound Your Customers and Win Them for Life

In today’s tough economy, cutting prices and providing good service aren’t enough. To be truly successful, innovative businesspeople must learn the art of Positively Outrageous Service (POS)-doing the unexpected unexpectedly and giving the customer more than he or she could hope for. POS put customer service guru T. Scott Gross on the map in the early 1990s. In this revised third edition, he contemporizes his work by examining what’s wrong in the service industry today and how to turn those negatives into POS. In his signature, slightly irreverent, but always insightful style, he shows managers at every level of the service industry how to:Build a customer base by following the four key principles of promotions-have fun, get people to your store, get people involved with your product, and do something good for othersHire the right people and show them the fundamentals of POSEnergize and obtain the most creativity out of employeesWin over customers when mistakes happen, no matter who is at faultPOS is not just a way of doing business, according to Gross; it’s also a state of mind and the key to success in the twenty-first century. T. Scott Gross is a consumer advocate whose client roster for consulting, training, and speaking reads like a who’s who of the Fortune 500. Countless businesses, including Southwest Airlines, FedEx, McDonald’s, Sears, and Wal-Mart, have asked him to motivate the troops at sales meetings and conferences worldwide.Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Positively Purple: Build an Inclusive World Where People with Disabilities Can Flourish

Most employers will have a workforce where at least 10% of their people will have a visible or invisible disability. And 86% of all disabled people acquire their disability during the course of their working lives. How can businesses create strategies and a company culture that includes all staff?Ensure that your company or organization doesn't become guilty of the soft bigotry of low expectations when it comes to disabled employees and customers. Learn from your disabled staff and consumers and be equipped to be a better and more dynamic organization.Kate Nash, founder of #PURPLELIGHTUP - a global movement which celebrates the economic contribution of employees with disability - will help you understand how any organization can ensure disabled staff and consumers are included and valued. Telling a fascinating story of how to make change happen and recognizing that any kind of transformation requires knowledge, determination and hard yards of campaigning, networking and deal making, you will learn how to build disability confidence throughout your organization.Positively Purple allows disabled workers to claim their rightful place centre stage as just another valuable member of the team.

Positively Speaking: The Art of Constructive Conversations with a Solutions Focus

Solution Focused approaches can help unlock the most challenging aspects of executive leadership in the modern public sector. Jackson and Waldman's approach instils the discipline of simplicity and builds confidence through positive enquiry.