A masterpiece of warrior wisdom: how to be resilient, how to overcome obstacles not by "positive thinking" or self-esteem, but by positive action. The bestselling author, Navy SEAL, and humanitarian Eric Greitens offers a self-help book unlike any other.

They did what?! Workplace war stories you can learn from. From dealing with underperformers to fighting off lawsuits, employee problems are the bane of a manager's existence. So what do most do? Ignore them! And that's a recipe for more problems. Written by a seasoned HR expert and employment attorney, Hard-Won Wisdom takes you inside the messy reality of situations gone wrong, including: * A joking comment taken as a command * An email exchange that escalates ridiculously out of control * A request for confidentiality that backfires in a big way * The right employee...fired the wrong way * The wrong employee...hired the right way These sometimes funny, always cautionary tales reinforce crucial lessons for managers. From failing to give feedback and withholding key information to exercising poor judgment and making faulty assumptions, every story highlights the role management plays in exacerbating (or easing) trouble. And each story suggests simple strategies to turn the situation around. The memorable lessons help managers motivate underachievers, defuse angry employees, discipline without inviting legal action-and handle every tricky-people issue they simply can't avoid.

Through exclusive interviews with luminaries in every arena--from medicine to government, from business to entertainment--"Hard Won Wisdom" shares the insights of 50 women who have succeeded in their chosen fields and in life. Among those interviewed are Cokie Roberts, Jane Goodall, Helen Thomas, Rita Moreno, Ellen Goodman, General Claudia Kennedy, and Pat Shroeder.

Get ready for the most life-changing mentoring session you have ever had, guided by many of the strongest, most accomplished women of our times. Pearls brings together the wisdom of prime ministers and presidents, CEOs and Nobel Peace Prize winners, adventurers, Academy Award winners, scientists, journalists, Olympic athletes, newsmakers, senior executives and other women who have captured our hearts while making history. This powerful wisdom came from the personal interviews best-selling author Fawn Germer did for her first three books. You ll learn how to get your self-esteem problem in check, focus your vision, take the right risks, see opportunities and acquire and use your power. Pearls has the insight that will unlock your potential and lead you to greater success at work and inside your soul.

This book will help you become proactive in learning how to avoid the disastrous scenarios befalling companies every day. For managers, even simple requests or basic expectations can quickly spiral out of control. Seasoned HR expert and employment attorney Jathan Janove helps you anticipate and head off trouble so you don’t get blindsided by people problems. Drawing on years spent untangling tricky situations and fixing mishaps, Hard-Won Wisdom chronicles 46 eye-opening, jaw-dropping stories that show you how to: Defuse angry employees Discipline without inviting legal action Hire the best person for the job Manage high-maintenance people Make airtight promotion decisions Give timely feedback Avoid the penalties of lost trust Protect against harassment and discrimination suits Janove’s long experience in employment law, executive coaching, and management make for some compelling stories. The specific, actionable advice in Hard-Won Wisdom provides is sure to help anyone who wants to avoid career-derailing conflict.

Why are some couples happy when so many others are not? Is it just the luck of the draw? Or do happy couples actually do things that make their happiness possible? In this lively, encouraging, and occasionally irreverent book, author Claire Vande Polder interviewed real couples in happy marriages to learn what they do to make it work. What she discovered is collected here in short, readable segments on topics from romance to "roommate issues" like housekeeping and chores, conflict, money, life changes, gift giving, when to seek professional help, and more. The individuals in the interview group represent 1,000 years of married life-in which they've acquired 1,000 years of wisdom. And since the identities of those interviewed were kept anonymous, they felt free to dish on intimate truths through confessions, advice, and stories that readers will find both entertaining and inspirational. Whether you're newly engaged, in a long-term relationship, or celebrating decades of wedded bliss, there's something here for everyone. MAKING MARRIAGE HAPPY is a collection of hard-won wisdom from real people, a fresh and often-funny take on the joys and challenges of being in it for the long haul.

Leslie Odom Jr., burst on the scene in 2015, originating the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical phenomenon Hamilton. Since then, he has performed for sold-out audiences, sung for the Obamas at the White House, and won a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. But before he landed the role of a lifetime in one of the biggest musicals of all time, Odom put in years of hard work as a singer and an actor. With personal stories from his life, Odom asks the questions that will help you unlock your true potential and achieve your goals even when they seem impossible. What work did you put in today that will help you improve tomorrow? How do you surround yourself with people who will care about your dreams as much as you do? How do you know when to play it safe and when to risk it all for something bigger and better? These stories will inspire you, motivate you, and empower you for the greatness that lies ahead, whether you’re graduating from college, starting a new job, or just looking to live each day to the fullest.