Empathy is credited as a factor in both improved relationships and even better product development. But while it's easy to say "just put yourself in someone else's shoes," the reality is that understanding the motivations and emotions of others is an elusive capability. This book helps you understand what empathy is, why it's important, how to surmount the hurdles that...

Push through when procrastination calls. Some days you're on fire at work; other days you're burned out and easily distracted. How can you maintain your drive, make consistent progress, and expend your energy wisely? This book will help you identify what's behind your flagging engagement and productivity—and provide expert research and advice on what to do about it. This volume...

Life's too short to be unhappy at work "I'm working harder than I ever have, and I don't know if it's worth it anymore." If you're a manager or leader in today's high-speed, high-stress economy, these words have probably run through your mind, maybe more than once. Many people in management positions are feeling fed up, burned out, and unhappy...

The blockbuster bestseller Primal Leadership introduced us to "resonant" leaders—individuals who manage their own and others' emotions in ways that drive success. Leaders everywhere recognized the validity of resonant leadership but struggled with how to achieve and sustain resonance amid the relentless demands of work and life. Now, Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee provide an indispensable guide to overcoming the...

According to research by Daniel Goleman, emotional intelligence has proved to be twice as important as other competencies in determining outstanding leadership. It's now one of the crucial criteria in hiring and promotion processes, performance evaluations, and professional development courses. And it's not innate—it's a set of skills that all of us can learn and improve upon. With this double...

What distinguishes great leaders? Exceptional leaders capture passion. They lead for real: from the heart, smart and focused on the future, and with a commitment to being their very best. As Annie McKee and Richard Boyatzis have shown in their bestselling books Primal Leadership and Resonant Leadership, they create resonance with others. Through resonance, leaders become attuned to the needs...

What is the nature of human happiness, and how do we achieve it in the course of our professional lives? And is it even worth pursuing? Happiness (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series) explores answers to these questions by presenting research into how happiness is measured, frameworks for personal behaviours, management techniques that build happiness in the workplace—and warnings that highlight where...

In his defining work on emotional intelligence, Dan Goleman has found that it is twice as important as other competencies in determining outstanding leadership. If you read nothing else on emotional intelligence, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important ones to help you monitor and manage...

Create beautifully intricate designs with this Spirograph Neon Set. The distinctive wheels and rings of Spirograph have inspired and delighted generations of budding designers. This bright, fun Neon set includes: 7 precision Spiro wheels in varying sizes and dazzling colours 5 Neon art markers 10 sheets of design paper A storage tray A 10-page design guidebook Suitable for ages 8+...

Window Designer - Bring amazing spiral Spirograph designs to your windows and mirrors! New Window Designer Tool - Press and hold the Window Designer tool firmly against a surface, and the Cyclex wheel makes it simple to draw intricate spiral designs! Can be compatible with other wet-erase markers. Fun for Kids - This Spirograph set is perfect for kids ages...

Spirograph Scratch & Shimmer Drawing Design Set allows you to create amazing Spirograph art with this scratch design set. Use the stylus tool with glitter wheel and gears to scratch designs on the special sparkle or rainbow scratch paper. You can also use your own pens to draw Spirograph designs on regular paper. The set includes: Drawing stylus Deluxe non-slip...

For real life - Bluey and her family have landed! This Bluey Tonie Set includes Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin, each packed with their very best adventures. From Grannies and Duck Cake disasters to Bin Night, Takeaway trouble, and full-on Muffin mayhem, there’s something for every kind of little listener. Expect big laughs, big feelings, and a few “trifficult” moments along...

Honour his legacy with the greatest gift of all—his story. The Official Hear Your Story Collection Your dad's story is more than just memories—it's a journey filled with wisdom, experiences, and defining moments that shaped his life. Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story is a guided journal that gives him the chance to share those stories in his own...

Make amazing Spirograph designs that appear to jump off the page with Spirograph 3D! Create endless dimensional designs thanks to the special design pads, blue and red coloured pens, and two sets of 3D glasses! Spirograph 3D is the classic way to make amazing 3D designs! Contents: 9 Spirograph Pieces, 0.17 oz (5g) Putty, 2 Pairs of 3D Glasses, 3...

Get ready for an incredible thrill-packed journey across the world with the second edition of Lonely Planet Kids The Travel Book. Continent by continent, this exciting hardcover book takes children through every country on Earth. Did you know that: Canada is home to around 2 million lakes? The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is so big that it can be...

Fiddlies, 3D printed animals, to fiddle with! Price is for one Fiddlie Design is sent randomly