Robert J. Thomas Livres

Our professional lives are full of challenges and setbacks, but those who achieve elite performance are able to consistently rally their emotional strength in the pursuit of their goals--no matter what gets thrown at them. If you read nothing else on mental toughness, read these ten articles by experts in the field. We've combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important ones to help you build your emotional strength and resilience--and to achieve high performance. This book will inspire you to: Thrive on pressure like an Olympic athlete Manage and overcome negative emotions by acknowledging them Plan short-term goals to achieve long-term aspirations Surround yourself with the people who will push you the hardest Use challenges to become a better leader Use creativity to move past trauma Understand the tools your mind uses to recover from setbacks--

The Talent Powered Organization: Strategies for Globalization, Talent Management and High Performance shows business leaders how to manage the new virtual workforce. It examines the crisis of employee engagement, the skills shortage and how to deal with globalization of a diverse workforce.

When a small town librarian shows up for a blind date, she discovers that he's permanently checked out and starts investigating.

Leadership development hinges on how individuals interpret and respond to their experiences. While similar situations can arise for different people, the outcomes can vary significantly; one may thrive and grow, while the other may struggle and diminish. This exploration highlights the nuances of personal growth and resilience, emphasizing that the journey of leadership is shaped not just by experiences but by individual perspectives and reactions.

Retired folk art curator Beatrice Coleman knows everything there is to know about quilts, except how to make them. But with her recent move to Dapple Hills, North Carolina, she’s learning all sorts of new things—including how to solve a murder…As the newest member of the Village Quilters Guild, Beatrice has a lot of gossip to catch up on—especially with the Patchwork Cottage quilt shop about to close. It seems that Judith, the landlord everyone loves to hate, wants to raise the rent, despite being a quilter herself…But when Judith is found dead, the harmless gossip becomes an intricate patchwork of mischievous motives. And it’s up to Beatrice’s expert eye to decipher the pattern and catch the killer, before her life gets sewn up for good.Includes quilting tips!

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