Sich selbst und andere führen Sinn und Erfolg driften immer mehr auseinander: Höher, schneller, weiter heißt die Devise - die Qualität wird häufig der Quantität untergeordnet. Dabei schließen sich Karriere und Mensch-Sein ebenso wenig aus wie ein erfolgreiches und menschliches Unternehmen. Die Autoren ... more »

The World-renowned women's rights attorney and civil rights advocate shares empowering life lessons learned from her career fighting on the front lines for victims' rights Fearless lawyer, feminist, activist, television and radio commentator, warrior, advocate, and winner -- Gloria Allred is all of these ... more »

There is a strong business case for competencies at work as they do lead to significant human resource development that provide organisations with a competitive edge. The case for competency management has grown strongly since David McClelland wrote his article in 1973 and the Management Charter Initiative ... more »

In seven sections representing essential domains of life -- Time, Home, Style, Enthusiasm, Caring, Purpose, and Spirit -- Alexandra Stoddard shows us how to celebrate every moment of life. This treasury of brief essays is chock-full of the wise ideas, personal anecdotes, and practical strategies that ... more »

The ten chapters in WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS? give detailed scenarios and their alternatives, likely outcomes and surprises. They include: 1) The Break Up: This chapter focuses on the adult in crisis. 2) What To Tell the Children: These words will be remembered for a lifetime?how to get them right. 3) The ... more »

Most Americans, when pressed, have a vague sense of how they would like to die. They may imagine a quick and painless end or a gentle passing away during sleep. Some may wish for time to prepare and make peace with themselves, their friends, and their families. Others would prefer not to know what's ... more »

Meditation, says Lorin Roche, has been held captive by gurus and overly restrictive spiritual traditions for centuries. It should be one of life’s great pleasures – to be savoured like ice cream or a cold beer on a hot summer day. You don’t have to sit in an awkward position or empty your mind or relinquish ... more »

Finally --an approach to meditation especially for women! The benefits of meditations are manifold -- but so few practices are tailored to the special needs and interests of women. Now, with Meditation Secrets for Women, you can discover how to love your body and find a time and place to tune into yourself ... more »

We all need people to help us find the way. In this stirring new book, acclaimed author and educator Eric Liu takes us on a quest for those guiding lights. He shares invaluable lessons from people whose "classrooms" are boardrooms, arenas, concert halls, theaters, kitchens, and places of worship ... more »

It's time for some straight-from-the-heart girl talk! Emme is the sister you never had and the best friend you always wanted. In Life's Little Emergencies, she tackles all the emergencies that constantly pop up in a woman's life. Here's just a sample of what you'll learn: Secrets from make-up artist ... more »

Fire Your Boss And Hire Yourself. Impossible? Not according to nationally bestselling author Stephen M. Pollan. As he says in this new and empowering book, You don't have to accept your current work situation. You can be in control of your job and your stream of income, so you're never again subject ... more »

We live in a culture--especially at work--that prefers harmony over discord, agreement over dissent, speed over deliberation. We often smile and nod to each other even though deep down we could not disagree more. Whether with colleagues, friends, or family members, the tendency to paper over differences ... more »