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How to Win Friends and Influence People
Updated For the Next Generation of Leaders
Personal DevelopmentNonfictionBusinessLeadershipPsychologySocial SciencesPhilosophyRelationships & Family
Discover the secrets to effective communication, building relationships, and achieving success in Dale Carnegie's timeless bestseller, How to Win Friends and Influence People. This updated edition, carefully restored and edited by Dale's daughter, Donna, offers readers priceless material from the original 1936 text. With practical advice and engaging storytelling, Carnegie teaches readers how to make people like them, increase their influence, and navigate any social situation. Learn from one of history's most influential motivational guides and transform your personal and professional life.
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Social Intelligence delves into the latest research regarding our innate and integral need to connect with one another. Daniel Goleman explores the importance of interpersonal relationships, from our closest family and friends to even strangers we encounter daily. He explains the profound biological impact of our social interactions and how they can affect everything from our immune system to our genes. Goleman also discusses the basis of charisma, sexual attraction, and detects lies. He explores both the light and dark sides of social intelligence, ultimately showcasing the profound capacity for empathy, cooperation, and altruism that humans possess.
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Discover the science of compliance in this captivating book that uncovers the factors that influence people to say "yes" to a request. Scholarly research is combined with real-life techniques and strategies gathered from sales, fundraising, advertising, and other positions that commonly use compliance tactics. The author has organized the tactics into six categories based on psychological principles: reciprocation, consistency, social proof, liking, authority, and scarcity. Widely used in both classes and the business world, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the power of persuasion.
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The Way of the Superior Man
A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire
This book delves into spirituality, relationships, and sexual desire to provide practical insights for men struggling with challenges in these areas. The author encourages men to move beyond toxic masculinity and the overly-sensitive archetype to embrace a fuller expression of consciousness and love. A classic that remains relevant today, this book is a must-read for any man seeking to give his best to the world.
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"The 50th Law" is a groundbreaking guide that teaches readers how to move freely between the street and corporate worlds to achieve success in the twenty-first century. Written by Robert Greene of "The 48 Laws of Power" fame and rapper 50 Cent, this book draws upon the wisdom of gangsters, hustlers, and hip-hop artists to provide insight on becoming a master strategist and supreme realist. Learn how seeking an advantage in every encounter can lead to success in both business and life.
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Explore the roller-coaster life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six industries in this exclusive New York Times bestselling biography. Based on over forty interviews with the subject and over a hundred interviews with colleagues, friends, adversaries, and family members, this riveting story delves into the demons that drove this innovative icon to both great success and deep despair. From personal computers to digital publishing, he connected creativity with technology to create value, leaving a legacy that is both instructive and cautionary.
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Explore the fascinating world of rapid change with 59 Seconds, a myth-busting book that offers science-backed tips and tricks to improve your life. Bestselling author and psychologist Richard Wiseman debunks the harmful exercises promoted in the self-help industry and provides insightful advice on becoming more decisive, imaginative, engaged, and happy. With infectious enthusiasm, Wiseman describes the quirky techniques that can transform everything from mood to memory, persuasion to procrastination, resilience to relationships. Discover the power of the scientific community and how a mere minute can make a world of difference.
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Jeff AtwoodDiscover the science of attention with 'Focus' by Daniel Goleman. Explore how attention can be strengthened like a muscle and learn how to navigate life in an era of distractions. Goleman shares case studies from fields such as sports, education, the arts, and business to showcase how high-performers rely on inner, other, and outer focus to excel. Gain insight into the habits and skills that distinguish experts from average performers in this practical and informative read.
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Dan RockwellThis insightful book by Daniel Goleman explores the importance of emotional intelligence in determining success, happiness, and overall well-being. Goleman offers a new perspective on the role of our "two minds" - the rational and the emotional - and reveals the five crucial skills of emotional intelligence. Through vivid examples, readers will gain a deeper understanding of how emotional intelligence impacts relationships, work, and physical health. The best part? Emotional literacy can be developed at any point in life, making this a must-read for parents, teachers, business leaders, and anyone interested in personal growth.
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