The 1% Solution for Work and Life

The 1% Solution for Work and Life
Author: Tom K Connellan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-01-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780976950622

Presents strategies for introducing small changes in habits and outlook which can enhance the quality of life and improve the chances of success in achieving personal and professional goals.

The One-Life Solution

The One-Life Solution
Author: Henry Cloud
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2011-01-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0061466433

Do you feel that if you could get rid of some of the chaos in your work life you could take your performance to a greater level? Do you stay late at the office many nights, trying to empty an inbox that never seems to diminish? Do you have difficulty dealing with cantankerous bosses or passive-aggressive coworkers? Do you find yourself checking your BlackBerry—almost against your will—during dates, family dinners, or your children's soccer games? Do you feel fragmented, frustrated, or pulled in too many directions at once? If you've answered yes to any of the above, chances are that your work life has taken over your personal life. In The One-Life Solution, clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Henry Cloud provides invaluable strategies for moving toward a more unified, coherent sense of self and a life that fully encompasses work, family, and spirituality. Dr. Cloud can help you: contain self-destructive behavior define yourself and know who you are set limits when needed communicate effectively improve your performance at the office and outside it

The One Percent Solution

The One Percent Solution
Author: Gordon Lafer
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2017-04-04
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1501708171

In the aftermath of the 2010 Citizens United decision, it's become commonplace to note the growing political dominance of a small segment of the economic elite. But what exactly are those members of the elite doing with their newfound influence? The One Percent Solution provides an answer to this question for the first time. Gordon Lafer's book is a comprehensive account of legislation promoted by the nation's biggest corporate lobbies across all fifty state legislatures and encompassing a wide range of labor and economic policies.In an era of growing economic insecurity, it turns out that one of the main reasons life is becoming harder for American workers is a relentless—and concerted—offensive by the country’s best-funded and most powerful political forces: corporate lobbies empowered by the Supreme Court to influence legislative outcomes with an endless supply of cash. These actors have successfully championed hundreds of new laws that lower wages, eliminate paid sick leave, undo the right to sue over job discrimination, and cut essential public services.Lafer shows how corporate strategies have been shaped by twenty-first-century conditions—including globalization, economic decline, and the populism reflected in both the Trump and Sanders campaigns of 2016. Perhaps most important, Lafer shows that the corporate legislative agenda has come to endanger the scope of democracy itself. For anyone who wants to know what to expect from corporate-backed Republican leadership in Washington, D.C., there is no better guide than this record of what the same set of actors has been doing in the state legislatures under its control.

The 1% Solution

The 1% Solution
Author: MR Eamonn J Percy
Publisher: Ain Group Holdings Limited
Total Pages:
Release: 2016-12-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780995079502

The 1% Solution solves one of life's biggest problems; how to overcome a lifetime of obstacles fast enough in order to make a significant impact in the limited time we have or, more precisely, how to become a 20-year overnight success! Inside each one of us are big goals and lofty dreams. We aspire to be better people so we can live a fulfilling life, help those we care for, make our mark in this world and leave it a little better than we found it. As humans, we strive for more than just living; we strive to make a difference and to inspire others. However, sometimes we get stuck and find it hard to persevere. Other times we are fearful, since the gap between where we are today and where we hope to be tomorrow looks enormous. This can cause us to give up before we even start or become discouraged in the process. There is no need to struggle by yourself. The 1% Solution offers a simple and easy-to-follow solution that will not let you down. It shows you how to use the compounding power of good habits to overcome setbacks and to persevere, by taking a lifetime of daunting effort and breaking it down into bite-sized, daily pieces. Learn how to: > Build the character traits necessary to overcome any obstacle. > Achieve big, important goals and bounce back from any failure. > Manage time better so you can be more effective and get more done. > Become a leader, make decisions and communicate those decisions. > Get things done and stay motivated during tough times. > Achieve financial success and leave a legacy to those you care about. The 1% Solution is based on the habits that helped the author, Eamonn Percy, turn his life around from an aimless 20-year old to a successful career in business as a global executive, entrepreneur and investor. It is practical, not theoretical, and based upon real-life experience. There are three ways to use The 1% Solution to help you persevere and then succeed: First, if your long-term goal is to improve your overall discipline and habits, then read the entire book from cover to cover. Concentrate on understanding and implementing principles of The 1% Solution as a system by adopting a philosophy of daily continuous improvement. Second, if you are in a slump and need some encouragement, use The 1% Solution as a companion to get through this tough time. Remind yourself that the situation is temporary and it will pass. Keep it nearby and regularly read the sections that resonate with you the most. Third, if you find yourself stuck on a specific problem and want to build a new skill, then find the habit that most closely addresses your problem, and study that habit daily for one week. Take the actions necessary to make it part of your daily routine. The 1% Solution is packed with real-life examples and concrete information, including: - 13 chapters, each representing a theme of personal growth - 100 daily habits for improved self-discipline - 102 motivational quotes to get you through tough times - 77 quote author profiles for more inspiration - 13 personal stories showcasing perseverance and grit - 60 recommended books on personal transformation - 13 sets of self-reflection questions (Actions for Traction) - And 100s of specific and actionable tactics to achieve more success, wealth and happiness. The 1% Solution will help you develop the good habits necessary, so you can persevere over obstacles, achieve big goals and get more done with less effort.

The 7 Minute Solution

The 7 Minute Solution
Author: Allyson Lewis
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2013
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1451628234

The best-selling author of The 7 Minute Difference demonstrates how small routine choices can enable significant positive changes in personal relationships and goals, outlining specific strategies and tools for identifying key priorities and accomplishing scheduled daily tasks.

Life's Solution

Life's Solution
Author: Simon Conway Morris
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2003-09-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1139440802

The assassin's bullet misses, the Archduke's carriage moves forward, and a catastrophic war is avoided. So too with the history of life. Re-run the tape of life, as Stephen J. Gould claimed, and the outcome must be entirely different: an alien world, without humans and maybe not even intelligence. The history of life is littered with accidents: any twist or turn may lead to a completely different world. Now this view is being challenged. Simon Conway Morris explores the evidence demonstrating life's almost eerie ability to navigate to a single solution, repeatedly. Eyes, brains, tools, even culture: all are very much on the cards. So if these are all evolutionary inevitabilities, where are our counterparts across the galaxy? The tape of life can only run on a suitable planet, and it seems that such Earth-like planets may be much rarer than hoped. Inevitable humans, yes, but in a lonely Universe.

Ron Kardashian's 30-Second Solution

Ron Kardashian's 30-Second Solution
Author: Ron Kardashian
Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2011-10-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0757315852

It's been said that the little things in life are what make the biggest difference. In the seconds it takes to make a decision, the lasting ramifications can change your life completely. Ron Kardashian should know. As a sickly child and a troubled youth, he turned to drugs and nearly self-destructed. Yet in spite of his poor medical and psychological prognosis, he beat the odds, transforming not only his health but his outlook and approach to life. Today Kardashian is one of the most respected fitness trainers and life coaches in the nation. With over a decade of experience and more than 12,000 hours of one-on-one life development consulting, he has helped improve the lives of people worldwide, from CEOs of major companies to diplomatic leaders and even royalty.

The Courage Solution

The Courage Solution
Author: Mindy Mackenzie
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2016-05-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1626343314

“Original and wise, this masterful book shows you how to build the honesty and authenticity today’s leaders need, and positions you for success.” - Marshall Goldsmith, author of #1 New York Times bestseller Triggers Are there things you’d like to change at your company? Have you found yourself wishing your boss would change? Or your peers? What about the team you lead? Everyone in the corporate world, from the CEO to the security guard out front, wants to change something about their company. That’s the human condition at work. Where you can get stuck, however, is thinking that things will improve when the “other guy” changes—and waiting for that to happen first. In The Courage Solution, author, speaker, and CEO advisor Mindy Mackenzie shows us that the conventional approach is wrong. You can’t wait for the “other guy” to change. For true change to occur and for companies to perform better, we must all embrace one simple truth: The only thing you can reliably change or control is yourself. With truth telling the commodity in shortest supply in corporate America today, The Courage Solution challenges business professionals of any level to take actions that are deceptively simple yet require vulnerability and courage. The result? Improved impact on the job, and increased happiness and fulfillment. Drawing on 20 years of demanding executive roles at global corporations, Mindy Mackenzie reveals sharply focused, quick-read strategies in four key areas: • Part 1, You First: Taking ownership and accountability to create a career and life you love. • Part 2, Lead Your Boss: Transforming your relationship with your boss. • Part 3, Lead Your Peers: Accelerating positive peer relationships to improve business results. • Part 4, Lead Your Team: Building the most effective teams and having fun while doing it. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting out in your career, The Courage Solution will help you create instant, lasting change and achieve the success you desire at work.

Slack

Slack
Author: Tom DeMarco
Publisher: Crown Currency
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2002-04-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0767907698

If your company’s goal is to become fast, responsive, and agile, more efficiency is not the answer--you need more slack. Why is it that today’s superefficient organizations are ailing? Tom DeMarco, a leading management consultant to both Fortune 500 and up-and-coming companies, reveals a counterintuitive principle that explains why efficiency efforts can slow a company down. That principle is the value of slack, the degree of freedom in a company that allows it to change. Implementing slack could be as simple as adding an assistant to a department and letting high-priced talent spend less time at the photocopier and more time making key decisions, or it could mean designing workloads that allow people room to think, innovate, and reinvent themselves. It means embracing risk, eliminating fear, and knowing when to go slow. Slack allows for change, fosters creativity, promotes quality, and, above all, produces growth. With an approach that works for new- and old-economy companies alike, this revolutionary handbook debunks commonly held assumptions about real-world management, and gives you and your company a brand-new model for achieving and maintaining true effectiveness.

Working With Difficult & Resistant Staff

Working With Difficult & Resistant Staff
Author: John F. Eller
Publisher: Solution Tree Press
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2011-09-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1936765128

To move forward in the school improvement process, school leaders must address the behaviors of difficult and resistant staff members while sending the message that a few people cannot halt change. This book will help school leaders understand how to prevent and address negative behaviors to ensure positive school change.