Books on leadership describe a wide variety of styles, from servant leadership to situational leadership and from agile to feminine leadership. But is it really that complicated? And has leadership really changed over the years or are employees' basic needs still the same?In this inspiring and practical book from Alex Slavenburg, the central premise is: Wouldn't it be fantastic if managers could adopt "Leading with a smile" as their preferred style? which means that leadership becomes enjoyable, suits you, feels good and is appreciated by the people around you!In Leading with a smile, Slavenburg gives you practical tools that will help you, as a leading person, find that smile within you and bring a smile to the people you lead. Based on more than two decades of own experience in leadership he takes you along to discover the world of being in the lead and influencing others. His approach is based on the positive psychology and will for sure bring a smile on your face while reading the book.

When bad behaviour threatens to derail lessons and undermine teaching, it's easy to feel like you've run out of solutions. Enter: Nikki Cunningham-Smith. With her comforting sense of humour, wealth of experience and ability to see positives in even the most nightmarish of classroom scenarios, Nikki encourages early career teachers to reflect on their practice, take care of their mental health and implement behaviour management strategies that really work. Feel Free to Smile draws on anecdotes from Nikki's time as a teacher in alternative provision settings, as well as contributions from fellow professionals and current NQTs such as Ross Morrison McGill, Vivienne Porritt, Kemi Oloyede and Sarah Mullin. It provides practical strategies, tips and quick fixes for dealing with difficult behaviour and keeping your cool in testing situations. With advice on all aspects of behaviour, as well as reflective questions and space to jot down your thoughts, this book is the perfect companion if you're feeling daunted by challenging behaviour and looking for an experienced voice to help lead the way.

Smile. Breathe. Listen: The 3 Mindful Acts for Leaders This book is for leaders at any level of the organization, who care about being the best leaders they can be. Written to be read in a one-hour, single sitting, this fast-read book focuses on the science around 3 mindful acts-smiling, breathing, and listening-which make leaders more fully present, aware, and thoughtful. Based on the science associated with these simple but powerful acts, this book explains how to execute each act. In fact, there are specific ways for leaders to smile, to breathe, and to listen. Written in clear and plain language, the research is also supplemented with a case study that demonstrates the impact of these 3 mindful acts. This book is a fast-read for both new and experienced leaders who want to add 3 powerful tools to their leadership toolbox.

This anthology presents the reader with a fascinating view of the whimsical side of science. A unique and historical collection of humorous stories, anecdotes, verse and cartoons touching every science has been meticulously compiled by the author from worldwide sources. In addition to hours of amusement, this book will provide the reader with glimpses of the intensely human ambitions, frustrations, and elations of scientists as well as the changing attitudes within their sciences. The text is well illustrated and can be read from cover to cover with pleasure or sampled at leisure.

From the enlightened smile of the Holy Buddha to the lewd leer of the seventeenth century Dutch chicken groper, from the sociological to the scatological, Angus Trumble presents a uniquely readable and erudite insight into the cultural, physiological, artistic and literary history of that most universal of human expressions, the smile.;