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Procrastination: Why You Do It, What to Do About It Now (Lifelong Bks.)
by Burka Jane B.Based on their workshops and counseling experience, psychologists Jane B. Burka and Lenora M. Yuen offer a probing, sensitive, and at times humorous look at a problem that affects everyone: students and scientists, secretaries and executives, homemakers and salespeople. Procrastination identifies the reasons we put off tasks-fears of failure, success, control, separation, and attachment-and their roots in our childhood and adult experiences. The authors offer a practical, tested program to overcome procrastination by achieving set goals, managing time, enlisting support, and handling stress. Burka and Yuen even provide tips on living and working with the procrastinators you may know. Wise, effective, and easy to use, this new edition shows why for 25 years Procrastination has been an immediate must-have for anyone who puts things off until tomorrow.
Procrastinator's Guide to Getting Things Done
by Robert Leahy Monica BascoEveryone waits till the last minute sometimes. But many procrastinators pay a significant price, from poor job performance to stress, financial problems, and relationship conflicts. Fortunately, just as anyone can endlessly delay, anyone can learn how to stop! Cognitive-behavioral therapy expert Monica Ramirez Basco shows exactly how in this motivating guide. Dr. Basco peppers the book with easy-to-relate-to examples from "recovering procrastinators"--including herself. Inviting quizzes, exercises, and practical suggestions help you Understand why you procrastinate. Start with small changes that lead to big improvements. Outsmart your own delaying tactics. Counteract self-doubt and perfectionism. Build crucial skills for getting things done today.
Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency
by Robert WeissDo you love an addict? Do you sometimes feel like their addiction is your fault? Are people calling you codependent? If our treatment toward loved ones of addicts alienates them, it's time we change our approach.With Prodependence, Dr. Robert Weiss offers us the first fully new paradigm in over 35 years for helping those who love and care for addicts. An attachment-focused model, prodependence recognizes that no one can ever love too much, nor should anyone be pathologized for whomever they choose to love as is often the case. Prodependence informs caregivers how to love more effectively, but without having to bear a negative label for the valuable support they give. When treating loved ones of addicts and other troubled people using prodependence, we need not find something "wrong" with them. Instead, we acknowledge the trauma and inherent dysfunction that occurs when living in relationship with someone whose life is failing and keep moving forward. Validating a caregiver's painful journey for what it is opens the door to support them in useful, non-shaming ways. Helping people take incremental, positive steps toward intimate healing is what Prodependence is all about!
Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency: Revised Edition
by Robert WeissProdependence revolutionized addiction healthcare by improving the ways we treat loved ones of addicts and other troubled people by offering them more dignity for their suffering rather than blame for the problem. This revised edition builds on the model, revealing many more ways to put the method into practice and strategies for setting healthy boundaries.Do you love an addict? Do you sometimes feel like their addiction is your fault? Are people calling you codependent? If our treatment toward loved ones of addicts alienates them, it's time we change our approach. With Prodependence, Dr. Robert Weiss offers us the first fully new paradigm in nearly 40 years for helping those who love and care for addicts. An attachment-focused model, prodependence recognizes that no one can ever love too much, nor should anyone be pathologized for whomever they choose to love as is often the case. Prodependence informs caregivers how to love more effectively, but without having to bear a negative label for the valuable support they give. When treating loved ones of addicts and other troubled people using prodependence, we need not find something &“wrong&” with them. Instead, we acknowledge the trauma and inherent dysfunction that occurs when living in relationship with someone whose life is failing and keep moving forward. Validating a caregiver's painful journey for what it is opens the door to support them in useful, non-shaming ways. Helping people take incremental, positive steps toward intimate healing is what Prodependence is all about!
Prodigal Daughter: A Family’s Brave Journey through Addiction and Recovery
by Rob Koke Danielle Koke GermainA gripping true story, Prodigal Daughter narrates a family's darkest time through addiction and their journey toward healing. Father and daughter team, Rob Koke - founder and Senior Pastor of Shoreline Church - and Danielle pull back the curtain on the mind-numbing power of addiction and offer hope and real strategies for those longing for freedom.Unashamed and heartwarming, Danielle shares intimately about her teenage alcohol abuse and dependence on marijuana and Adderall. She offers a rare, first-person insight into the mental and emotional effects of addiction, and what it takes to get and stay clean. Rob tells about his struggle with his daughter's addiction, dealing with its effect on their family, and the reality of what it looks like to love someone battling addiction in your own home. He explores common questions family members ask like:Why can't they just stop?Why did they turn to drugs when I gave them everything I could?Where did I go wrong?How do I help without enabling?In a raw, real-time glimpse, father and daughter reveal the vulnerable letters they shared with each other during Danielle's rehab. With transparency, Rob and Danielle disarm the shame factor, and share lessons and resources to prevent and overcome setbacks.This book is your field guide in the battle of addiction. Whether you're longing for freedom, or helping a loved one along the journey toward recovery, you're not alone. Danielle and Rob's story will challenge you with truth, equip you with strategies for the journey, and infuse your heart with hope.
Prodigals and Those Who Love Them
by Ruth GrahamGraham's daughter says of this warmly written book: Mother does know about prodigals, and this book reflects her search for God's comfort during those times in her life when her prodigals were running away from her love and care and only God could look out for them. These stories and readings have been a great source of help to me--her daughter--who has also had to deal with a prodigal. May you receive comfort, strength, courage, and hope as you read these pages lovingly written for you . . . for us. Gigi
Producción De Huevos Con Pollos Urbanos. Como Criar Pollos En Su Patio Trasero
by Amber Richards David GarayProducción de Huevos con Pollos Urbanos Como Criar Pollos en su Patio Trasero ¿Cree que necesita tener una granja o vivir en el campo para criar pollos? ¡Piénselo de nuevo! La crianza de pollos se ha vuelto cada vez más común en zonas urbanas y los beneficios son asombrosos. Y si a usted le preocupa pueda llegar a ser demasiado trabajo o que es mejor sólo comprar una docena en el supermercado, pues tenemos noticias para usted. Producción de Huevos con los Pollos Urbanos: Cómo Criar Pollos en su Patio Trasero resuelve todas estas conjeturas y preocupaciones comunes. Esta guía responderá las preguntas más importantes, ofreciendo un proceso de creación de un nuevo gallinero para su bandada de emplumados y al final se sentirá como un profesional. Proveer huevos frescos y orgánicos a su familia nunca ha sido tan fácil. Mejor aun sabiendo que han sido producidos en un entorno humano y que el cuidado que ha creado para usted mismo no tiene precio. Eche un vistazo a contenido del libro: Razones para Criar sus Propios Pollos Antes de Empezar a Criar Pollos ¿Qué Razas de Pollos Debería Considerar? Donde Conseguir los Pollos ¿Debería tener un Gallo? Instale un Gallinero ¿Cuántos Pollos Debería Tener? Alimente y Abreve sus Pollos Mantenga sus Pollos Saludables Precauciones Importantes de Salubridad en la Crianza de Aves de Corral Recolección y Limpieza de los Huevos El cuidado de los pollos es también un proyecto educativo de 4H para los niños. Estos amigos emplumados tienen grandes personalidades los cuales le enseñarán responsabilidad y proporcionarán oportunidades de vinculación para toda la familia. Si usted está contemplando empezar la crianza de pollos, no busques más.
Produced by Faith: Enjoy Real Success without Losing Your True Self
by Tim Vandehey Devon FranklinSTRAIGHT FROM HOLLYWOOD comes a dynamic business model for building a thriving career without compromising your faith. DeVon Franklin, vice president of production for Columbia Pictures, shares how being bold about his Christian faith while being driven and ambitious has actually helped him to excel in a high-profile, fast-paced, competitive industry. You are the movie. Produced by Faith parallels each step of the Hollywood filmmaking process with the faith-making process God uses to turn your career into a success. You will discover that it is possible to be both wildly successful and completely committed to God--and that you will be even more successful when you place your faith at the center of your career. You can unleash the power of your faith as your greatest professional advantage and use the compass of God's Word to guide you to your true passion and purpose in life. In this informative, inspiring book, DeVon reveals the secrets to maintaining your faith while advancing in your career. Here he shows you: * How to discover The Big Idea for your life * How to take your career to the next level * How to recognize the signs God sends you that indicate when it's time to move in a new direction * How to stand firm on your Christian principles without compromise * How to work with people who don't understand your beliefs * How to choose a profession, industry, or company that is in tune with your purpose DeVon says, "I know from my own experiences that if you will put your career in God's hands and trust him, you can't account for all the ways he will bless you. When you step out in faith, he will open doors and bring you opportunities that will surpass even your wildest expectations. . . . If I have learned anything, it's this: to get where you want to go, you first have to become the person God wants you to be."
Productividad personal: Aprende a liberarte del estrés con GTD
by José Miguel BolivarUn sistema práctico de organización del trabajo que nos permite reducir el estrés, conseguir los resultados que deseamos, y que nos hace más eficaces en todos los aspectos de la vida. Productividad personal plantea como punto de partida el hecho de que la naturaleza del trabajo ha cambiado profundamente en la era de la información. Nuestras tareas ya no resultan evidentes y no sabemos bien cuándo están finalizadas; tampoco son estables ni predecibles, y lo que es más importante, no son proporcionales al tiempo que disponemos para hacerlas. Todo es nuevo más a menudo. Estos cambios han generado una situación de estrés creciente y general entre todos nosotros. Con demasiada frecuencia tenemos el sentimiento de que algo no va bien y que nos causará problemas, pero no sabemos ni de qué se trata, ni cuándo puede estallar y menos aún qué consecuencias puede tener. La metología GTD (creada por David Allen) parte del principio de que una parte importante de este estrés procede de los «compromisos mal gestionados». José Miguel Bolívar propone el uso de este método muy práctico para evitar que nuestra gestión dependa de la memoria, que es muy poco fiable, y nos introduce de forma muy sencilla y asequible en la fórmula GTD para la productividad personal, basada en herramientas para mantener el control de nuestras tareas y la perspectiva necesaria para tener claras las consecuencias a corto, medio y largo plazo de las decisiones que tomas.
Productividad: Consejos y Atajos de Productividad para Personas Ocupadas
by Paola Cuenca Lisa Nemur¿Es usted Productivo? ¿Conoce las Reglas de la Productividad? Las personas ocupadas necesitan completar tareas con eficiencia. Necesitan ser inteligentes y lograr sus metas sin perder tiempo. Tienen que conocer sus prioridades. De todo esto se trata este libro. En estas páginas, usted aprenderá: -Los significados de la productividad -Las reglas de la productividad: El principio de Pareto -Las reglas de la productividad: La ley de Parkinson -Cómo la subcontratación puede ayudar en su vida y su negocio -Manejo del tiempo para principiantes -Consejos para evitar la postergación -La importancia de mantener un horario Al saber cómo manejar su tiempo, subcontratar tareas, mantener un horario, y aplicar las reglas de la productividad, tales como el principio 80/20, puede volverse mucho más productivo en sus negocios y su vida personal. ¿Qué está esperando?
Productividad: La Guía Definitiva Para Aumentar Su Productividad Y Formas De Vencer La Dilación
by George RivasEste libro le proveerá de estrategias y consejos efectivos para construir hábitos productivos que le moverán de manera consistente hacia sus metas. Cómo funcionan los hábitos, cómo el formar buenos hábitos en unos pocos pasosmo identificar causales y disparadores de malos hábitos, y reemplazarles; los hábitos de las personas exitosas, cómo establecer objetivos y prioridades, cómo detener la procrastinación y el multitareísmo, ¡y mucho más! La productividad de usted se refiere a su producción, o en palabras más simples, en cuánto puede usted producir o dar en un determinado período. Por ejemplo, su productividad en el trabajo se refiere a su eficiencia y contribución a la producción de la compañía. Si su productividad es alta, entonces usted está contribuyendo en gran medida a la producción total de la compañía, pero si usted es ineficiente y su producción es baja, entonces usted no será de mucho beneficio para su compañía. En esta época tecnológica, de teléfonos inteligentes y de artilugios interesantes, es fácil extraviarse y verse usted mismo atascado en el lodo de una carrera de roedores donde los sueños y las pasiones van a morir. Requiere un esfuezo considerable el mantener el curso y hacer que las cosas se hagan. Esto requiere un esfuerzo inquebrantable.
Productivity Hacks: 500+ Easy Ways to Accomplish More at Work--That Actually Work! (Life Hacks Series)
by Emily PriceImprove your productivity, increase focus, and enhance your organizational and time management skills with these 500+ easy tips and tricks for getting more stuff done. We all know about Post-It notes and to-do lists—and now, with this handy guide you can take productivity to the next level! Learn to use technology to your advantage, schedule your time wisely, and organize your materials for maximum efficiency. Some of Productivity Hacks&’s easy-to-implement tips include utilizing &“do not disturb&” features on your phone and computer to avoid distractions, scheduling a specific time to check your email instead of shifting focus again and again, and creating templates for your most-used email responses so you don&’t need to do the same work twice—and many more! From accomplishing more in the workplace to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, these tips will help hone your focus and time management skills in simple, manageable steps. You&’ll be amazed how much more you can achieve over the course of a day!
Productivity Joy: Feel Energised and Be Effective in 5 Minutes a Day
by Simi RayatStart your day feeling energised, focused and ready to conquer your goals What’s holding you back from being your most productive self? Do you often feel like you’re surviving, rather than thriving? If you’re overwhelmed, unfulfilled or burnt out, you need to discover Productivity Joy. Whether you’re a professional, an entrepreneur, a parent or a student, this step-by-step guide will show you how to embrace a life filled with purpose and passion. In Productivity Joy, psychologist and leadership coach Simi Rayat shares her proven, science-backed 5Q formula — supported by practical solutions and real-world examples — to help you boost your productivity. Inside, you’ll learn how to assess your current emotions, to set goals based on your values and to prioritise in a way that honours your time. All it takes is just 5 minutes a day to create a joy-filled, productive life. Productivity Joy will take you on a journey to: Overcome procrastination and stay focused Gain energy and foster gratitude Increase your effectiveness and feel purposeful Show up as the best version of yourself Craft your day for maximum impact To conquer every day, you need to harness your emotions and your focus. This game-changing book offers the key to unlocking your full productivity power, priming you to feel accomplished, energised and intentional each day. ‘A must-read – Simi’s evidence-based 5Qs Formula helps transform busy professionals, helping you achieve more of what matters, with more joy!’ — Shadé Zahrai, co-founder of Influenceo Global and Peak Performance Educator for Fortune 500s ‘Simi touches the human soul and heart without judgement. Her 5Q approach is simple and practical and helps you design your day for impact and joy.’ — Elif Kaypak, VP Global Marketing, Coca-Cola Brand ‘A fantastic tool for any busy professional looking to optimise their experience of, and output from, their working life. I have found the simple and pragmatic framework invaluable in helping me to continue to become the professional, leader, and person I aspire to be.’ — Chris Jewel-Clark, Legal and General Plc 9781394282210
Productivity: Get Motivated, Get Organised and Get Things Done
by Gill HassonProductivity Is Personal! When it comes to your own productivity, the smartest thing you can do is to learn what works best for you. Personal development author Gill Hasson helps you to discover how to manage your time and get things done with less stress and more efficiency. Being productive involves finding your own rhythm and getting things done in a way that works best for you; according to your circumstances, your skills and abilities and the time, energy and resources you have. Productivity helps you to identify what might currently be getting in the way of you being more productive. It has plenty of ideas and suggestions, tips and techniques to help you get organised and be more productive. Develop a personal productivity mindset Identify your optimum times of day Plan your time purposefully Manage difficulties and setbacks Rather than work harder, work smarter. This book shows you how!
Productivité: Conseils et astuces pour les personnes débordées qui souhaitent augmenter leur productivité
by Line Fachetti Lisa NemurConseils et astuces pour les personnes débordées qui souhaitent augmenter leur productivité Êtes-vous productif ? Connaissez-vous les règles de la productivité ? Les personnes débordées nécessitent de faire les choses de manière efficace. Elles ont besoin de se montrer intelligentes et d’atteindre leurs objectifs sans perdre de temps. Elles doivent connaître leurs priorités. C’est tout l’objet de ce livre. Dans ces pages, vous découvrirez : - La signification de la productivité - Les règles de la productivité : loi de Pareto - Les règles de la productivité : loi de Parkinson - Comment la sous-traitance peut améliorer votre vie et vos affaires - La gestion du temps pour les débutants - Des conseils afin d’éviter la procrastination - L’importance d’avoir un planning et de s’y tenir En sachant gérer votre temps, sous-traiter certaines tâches, vous fixer un planning et appliquer les règles de la productivité, comme le principe 80/20, vous allez pouvoir devenir beaucoup plus productif, aussi bien au travail que dans votre vie personnelle. Qu’attendez-vous ?
Produire des œufs avec des poules urbaines: Comment élever des poules dans son jardin
by Amber Richards Véronique MazetAujourd'hui, il n'est pas nécessaire de vivre dans une ferme ou à la campagne pour élever des poules. Avoir son petit élevage familial est de plus en plus fréquent dans les zones urbaines et les avantages sont étonnants. Si vous pensez que c'est trop de travail, ou qu'il vaut mieux acheter une douzaine d'œufs au supermarché, nous avons quelques bonnes nouvelles pour vous dans ce guide : « Produire des œufs avec des poules urbaines : Comment élever des poules dans son jardin » Vous trouverez dans ce livre les réponses à toutes vos questions concernant ce projet depuis l'installation d'un poulailler pour votre basse-cour, et après la lecture vous vous sentirez comme un professionnel. Produire des œufs frais et biologiques pour votre famille vous paraîtra facile. Et produire soi-même ses œufs avec amour n'a pas de prix. Voici un aperçu des chapitres : .Les raisons d'élever ses propres poules .Avant de commencer à élever des poules .Quelles races de poules devriez-vous envisager ? .Où acheter les poules ? .Faut-il prendre un coq ? .Installer un poulailler .Combien de poules faut-il avoir ? .L'alimentation et l'eau pour vos poules .Des poules en bonne santé .Précautions sanitaires importantes quand on élève des poules dans son jardin .Collecte et nettoyage des œufs Prendre soin des poules est aussi enrichissant pour les enfants. Ces amis à plumes ont de fortes personnalités et ils leur apprendront le sens des responsabilités. Cette expérience resserrera les liens familiaux. Si vous envisagez d'élever des poules, c'est le guide qu'il vous faut. Téléchargez votre livre maintenant.
Produrre uova allevando galline nelle zone urbane
by Simona Trapani Amber RichardsPensate di dover vivere in una fattoria o in campagna per allevare galline? Non è così! Allevare galline è diventata un'attività sempre più comune nelle aree urbane ed i suoi vantaggi sono davvero sorprendenti. E se vi preoccupate che sia un'attività troppo faticosa o che sia più comodo comprare una dozzina di uova, ci sono delle belle notizie per voi. Produrre uova allevando galline nelle zone urbane: Questo libro vi permetterà di dedicarvi a quest'attività senza preoccupazioni. Questa guida risponde alle domande più importanti e spiega come allestire un pollaio per le vostre galline, tanto che alla fine sarete dei veri esperti. Avere a disposizione uova biologiche fresche per il proprio consumo familiare non è mai stato così facile. E sapere che sono state prodotte in un ambiente umano e amorevole creato da voi stessi non ha prezzo. Date un'occhiata ai contenuti: I motivi per allevare le proprie galline · Cosa serve prima di allestire il proprio allevamento di galline · Quali razze di galline andrebbero prese in considerazione? · Dove comprare le galline · Si dovrebbe comprare anche un gallo? · Allestire un pollaio · Quante galline bisogna avere? Nutrire e abbeverare le galline · Mantenere in salute le galline· Importanti precauzioni per la salute quando si allevano galline nel proprio cortile · Raccolta e pulizia delle uova Prendersi cura delle galline è anche un progetto educativo per i bambini. Questi amici pennuti hanno una forte personalità, vi insegneranno ad essere responsabili e daranno alle famiglie molte opportunità di rafforzare il proprio legame. Se state pensando di allevare galline, non continuate a cercare. Scaricate la vostra copia di questo libro adesso.
Produtividade: Torne-se um mestre em Gerir o seu Tempo para Aumentar a memória e obter Melhor Produtividade
by Randy BoydEste livro contém etapas e estratégias comprovadas de como melhorar sua produtividade, independentemente de você estar trabalhando como buscateiro independente, como empresário ou como funcionário. Este livro também se destina a torná-lo mais produtivo em suas rotinas diárias. Você aprenderá diferentes abordagens holísticas para se tornar mais produtivo em todos os seus esforços, definindo sua mente em suas responsabilidades e objetivos, aumentando sua energia, maximizando seu tempo e informando sobre os hábitos contraproducentes que o tornam menos eficiente em suas tarefas. O livro ajuda você a se tornar uma pessoa sábia e confiante, capaz de lidar com situações para se tornar um sucesso em sua vida cotidiana. É o livro inspirador perfeito para ficar ao seu lado em sua mesa por momentos de procrastinação e dúvida e também é o presente ideal para o empreender em sua vida. Se você pode dizer para si mesmo que está realizando todas as coisas que precisa, não será necessário fazer o download deste livro.
Produttività: Consigli e Spunti sulla Produttività per Gente Impegnata
by Lisa Nemur S. CasonatoQuesto libro cerca di chiarire il concetto di produttività ed abbattere i fattori che influenzano negativamente il rendimento sul posto di lavoro. Il mio obiettivo è quello di aiutare i lettori a capire come possono migliorare la loro stessa produttività personale, non solo sul posto di lavoro, ma in tutti gli altri ambiti della vita. Questi sono i principali argomenti trattati in questo eBook: - I significati di produttività - Le regole della produttività: il Principio di Pareto - Le regole della produttività: la Legge di Parkinson - Come imparare a delegare può aiutare la vostra vita e la vostra attività - La gestione del tempo per principianti - Consigli per evitare la procrastinazione - L'importanza di tenere un calendario delle attività
Produção de Ovos com Galinhas Urbanas. Como Criar Galinhas no seu Quintal
by Amber Richards Silvia FrantzVocê acha que precisa ter uma fazenda ou morar no campo para criar e manter galinhas? Pense de novo! A criação de galinhas tem se tornado cada vez mais comum em áreas urbanas e os benefícios são surpreendentes. E se você se preocupa por achar que pode ser muito trabalhoso ou que é melhor sair e comprar uma dúzia de ovos no supermercado, nós temos algumas grandes notícias para você. Produção de Ovos com Galinhas Urbanas: Como Criar Galinhas no seu Quintal acaba com as dúvidas e preocupações. Este guia responde a maioria das questões importantes, propõe a montagem de um galinheiro para o seu rebanho de penas e, no final, você vai se sentir como um profissional. Fornecer ovos frescos orgânicos para sua família nunca foi tão fácil. E saber que eles foram produzidos em um ambiente cuidadoso e humano que você mesmo criou é inestimável. Dê uma espiada no que está dentro: Razões para Criar suas Próprias Galinhas Antes de Você Começar a Criar Galinhas Que Raças de Galinhas Você Deveria Considerar? Onde Adquirir Suas Galinhas? Você Deve Ter um Galo? Montando um Galinheiro Quantas Galinhas Você Deve Ter Alimentando Suas Galinhas Mantendo Suas Galinhas Saudáveis Precauções Importantes na Criação de Galinhas no Quintal Apanhando e Limpando os Ovos Cuidar de galinhas é também um projeto educativo para crianças. Estas amigas de penas têm grandes personalidades e vão ensinar aos pequenos responsabilidade e oferecerão oportunidades de convivência para a família como um todo. Se você está considerando criar galinhas, não espere mais. Baixe sua cópia agora.
Profession and Purpose: A Resource Guide for MBA Careers in Sustainability
by Katie KrossSustainability holds the promise of an exciting new approach to business – one in which business goals are aligned with social and environmental goals. Multinational corporations are recognizing that we live in an increasingly resource-constrained world, and that more accountability for corporate social and environmental impacts will accrue to them. More importantly, forward-thinking executives understand that sustainability can present new opportunities for competitive advantage – whether that is by reducing costs, minimizing risk, appealing to increasingly conscientious customers, or reaching new markets entirely.With the growth of this field comes a host of interesting new career opportunities for MBAs. As companies are grappling with challenges like how to develop social return on investment (SROI) metrics or understand the potential impact of corporate carbon footprints on stock prices, there are new opportunities for the next generation of managers – managers who are not only trained in traditional MBA fundamentals but also grounded in an understanding of the multifaceted social and environmental challenges facing 21st-century global business leaders. Entirely new career paths are opening to MBAs interested in sustainability: sustainable venture capital, green marketing, corporate social responsibility management, carbon credit trading, and sustainability consulting, to name a few.Perhaps even more than corporate executives, MBA students understand this trend. The next generation of managers can see that the future of business will require a new set of skills and responsibilities. Between 2003 and 2008, membership in Net Impact, the global organization for MBAs and business professionals interested in sustainability, increased more than fourfold. By March 2009, over 130 business schools had a Net Impact chapter. Around the world, MBA students realize that a different model will be required for businesses in the coming decades. The career paths that fall under the broad umbrella of "sustainability" are as diverse as the MBA students themselves. One student may be interested in social entrepreneurship in West Africa, and the next will be seeking advice about clean-tech venture capital careers in Silicon Valley; a third will be interested in greening global supply chains. Corporate social responsibility, sustainable product marketing, microfinance, green real estate development, renewable energy, and other interests all likewise fall under the sustainability umbrella at times. Because of this diversity, it is often hard for business schools' career management centers to address sustainability-related career options in a comprehensive way. Many sustainability-related companies and nonprofits are not accustomed to on-campus recruiting. Others have not historically hired MBAs at all. MBA students and alumni interested in sustainability careers are often left to navigate their own internship and job search paths. And, often, they struggle. Profession and Purpose has been written to address this urgent need. Whether you are focused on an off-campus search or participating in the on-campus recruiting process, there are a host of sustainability-specific career resources you should know about. You'll need to be well versed in sustainability news and trends, and network at the right events, conferences, and company presentations. You also need to know about industry- and discipline-specific websites that post sustainability jobs for positions with titles like Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Socially Responsible Investing Analyst, and Renewable Energy Market Analyst.Through hundreds of conversations with MBA students, professionals, and recruiters, as well as her own personal experience, the author has compiled the key job search resources and tips for MBAs interested in sustainability careers. The book provides ideas for researching companies, making the most of your networking, identifying job and internship openings, and preparing for interviews. No matter what stage of your MBA career search process you're in, this
Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual
by Luvvie Ajayi JonesINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the New York Times bestselling author of I'm Judging You, a hilarious and transformational book about how to tackle fear--that everlasting hater--and audaciously step into lives, careers, and legacies that go beyond even our wildest dreamsLuvvie Ajayi Jones is known for her trademark wit, warmth, and perpetual truth-telling. But even she's been challenged by the enemy of progress known as fear. She was once afraid to call herself a writer, and nearly skipped out on doing a TED talk that changed her life because of imposter syndrome. As she shares in Professional Troublemaker, she's not alone.We're all afraid. We're afraid of asking for what we want because we're afraid of hearing "no." We're afraid of being different, of being too much or not enough. We're afraid of leaving behind the known for the unknown. But in order to do the things that will truly, meaningfully change our lives, we have to become professional troublemakers: people who are committed to not letting fear talk them out of the things they need to do or say to live free.With humor and honesty, and guided by the influence of her professional troublemaking Nigerian grandmother, Funmilayo Faloyin, Luvvie walks us through what we must get right within ourselves before we can do the things that scare us; how to use our voice for a greater good; and how to put movement to the voice we've been silencing--because truth-telling is a muscle.The point is not to be fearless, but to know we are afraid and charge forward regardless. It is to recognize that the things we must do are more significant than our fears. This book is about how to live boldly in spite of all the reasons we have to cower. Let's go!
Professors as Writers: A Self-Help Guide to Productive Writing
by Robert BoiceIntended to help scholars master writing as a productive, enjoyable and successful experience in 30-to-60 minute sessions amidst busy daily schedules
Profiles in Hope: Fifteen Australians tell their stories of surviving suicide and finding the way back to a better life
by John BrogdenFifteen Australians tell their stories of surviving suicide and finding the way back to a better life. Every day, nine Australians take their own lives. Nineteen years ago, John Brogden came very close to adding his name to these statistics. But John survived and, since his recovery, he has become a passionate voice for mental health and suicide prevention. Now he is the Honorary President of LifeLine International.Personally and professionally, John knows how urgent it is to talk openly about suicide, and to provide people in despair with a way back when they are at their lowest point. Giving hope to those who think there is no other answer is critical. John is living proof that it's possible to survive and thrive.Now, in Profiles in Hope, John has gathered together some incredible Australians to tell their stories. With contributions from people such as James Packer, Jacqui Lambie, Tom Boyd, Layne Beachley, Preston Campbell and Ian Thorpe, alongside powerful stories of ordinary Aussies, these deeply personal accounts of survival, recovery and lives of purpose are a balm for the vulnerable and a beacon of light to those struggling. This book is for those at risk and for the people who love them and don't know how to help.Searingly honest and ultimately life-affirming, these are stories of solace and hope, and a lifeline for dark times.All royalties earned from the sale of this book will go to Lifeline.
Profit from Happiness: The Unity of Wealth, Work, and Personal Fulfillment
by Jake DuceyImagine doubling your income, without doubling your work hours . . . Imagine a world where everyone woke up happy, excited for work, and went home fulfilled. Imagine you could not stop smiling because you constantly felt so good about your professional and personal life. Most people believe that the best way to make more money is to work harder than ever and, as a result, they compromise their relationships, happiness, and energy. Others believe you have to quit your job and travel the world or volunteer your time to find happiness. Those are both mistakes, says Jake Ducey. In this enlightening, simple, heart-opening book, he asserts that the secret to high achievement and happiness at work, at school, in your heart, and at home is the deeply human need to wholeheartedly connect with and become more valuable to those around us. Ducey gives you mind-expanding and practical new ways to create more success, money, and happiness. The result is an enlightening and fulfilling read that will strengthen your relationship with money, bring you closer to those around you, and transform what you do at work, at school, and at home. If you would like to make more money, deepen your connection with others, and increase your energy and happiness, this book is for you.From the Trade Paperback edition.