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The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation (Gift Edition) book cover1

The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation (Gift Edition)

Thich Nhat Hanh

4.4
In this beautiful and lucid guide, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means of learning the skills of mindfulness--being awake and fully aware. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, he reminds us that each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding and peacefulness.
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The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future

Skip Prichard

4.5
In the spirit of Fish! and The Go-Giver, Skip Prichard draws on a lifetime of studying success to share the 9 mistakes wildly accomplished people know not to make, so you can avoid them too!

What if the world's most accomplished people are so successful because they avoid nine pitfalls in life that the rest of us are not aware of? In this self-help wrapped in fiction tale, Skip Prichard introduce
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The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations

James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner

4.4
The most trusted source of leadership wisdom, updated to address today's realitiesThe Leadership Challenge is the gold-standard manual for effective leadership, grounded in research and written by the premier authorities in the field. With deep insight into the complex interpersonal dynamics of the workplace, this book positions leadership both as a skill to be learned, and as a relationship that
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Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others

Robert Glazer

4.5
NOW A USA TODAY AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER!

What are your limits? Care to break them?

To inspire change in yourself and your team, you must break free from what's holding you down.

In Elevate, Robert Glazer reveals four life-changing principles -- or capacities -- that will allow you to overcome self-limiting beliefs, establish positive habits, and find your "why." As we look to elevate ourse
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Hesselbein on Leadership

Frances Hesselbein

3.9
The woman BusinessWeek called the "grande dame of American management" shares her vision of leadership Frances Hesselbein rose from a volunteer troop leader to become CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA. During her tenure Hesselbein transformed the Girl Scouts and created one of the most vibrant and recognized organizations in the world. In the course of her brilliant career, she was recognized by F
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Management of Organizational Behavior: Leading Human Resources

Paul Hersey, Kenneth H. Blanchard, et al.

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The Lemonade Life: How to Fuel Success, Create Happiness, and Conquer Anything

Zack Friedman

4.5
The secret to an extraordinary life starts with five simple changes that anyone can make.

No matter who you are, where you come from, what you do for a living, or how much money you have, everyone has a shot at greatness.

Zack Friedman has inspired millions with his powerful insights, including more than fourteen million who have read his advice in Forbes.

In his ground breaking new book, The Lemona
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Helping People Change

Richard Boyatzis, Melvin L. Smith, Ellen Van Oosten

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