Motivation

The very best insights, tools, and tips for managing yourself and your goals in high-pressure situations -- Daniel H. Pink, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>When</i>, <i>Drive</i>, and <i>To Sell is Human</i> If you're looking for fresh ways to energize your work, you've come to the right place. Stefan Falk has written an immediately useful read on making your job more invigorating -- Adam Grant, No.1<i> New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Think Again</i> and host of the TED podcast WorkLife Concrete, actionable advice from a master -- Barbara Oakley, author of <i>A Mind for Numbers</i> and creator of Learning How To Learn Step-by-step guidance on how to enjoy your work and build a fulfilling life . . . a treasure trove of proven expertise to guarantee you success -- Warren Strickland, Senior Advisor and Director Emeritus, McKinsey & Company Clearly describes the skills, techniques, and behaviors that will drive professional success in the next 10 years . . . full of fresh and original approaches to personal development and effectiveness -- George F. Colony, CEO, Forrester Research Empowers the reader with pragmatic advice on managing their own motivation and productivity -- Ken Davis, Executive Vice President of Products and Services, Gartner Inc. Targeted, practical, actionable suggestions on what you as an individual can do to learn better, to think better, and to manage yourself better under stress -- Shweta (Shay) Natarajan, Director of Strategy, Caterpillar, Inc. Stefan Falk is one of those rare leaders that has humbled himself to learn from others and thus compiled an actionable set of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures or Tools for Life -- William Dewilde, USN SEAL Command Master Chief (Ret.), Vice President of Operations, The Honor Foundation An almost all-inclusive, practical handbook for professionals to create high performance in the high-pressure 21st century . . . very well written, accessible, and enjoyable -- Stephen Gerras, Professor of Behavioral Sciences, the Department of Command, Leadership, and Management, U.S. Army War College A wonderful book, as entertaining as it is useful . . . full of great insights -- John B. Arden, PhD, author of <i>Mind-Brain Gene</i>, <i>Rewire Your Brain</i>, and <i>The Brain Bible</i> Thought-provoking observations as well as hands-on actionable guidance -- Per Ericson, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Husqvarna Group An exceptionally well written book, grounded in science yet tempered with pragmatism . . . the advice is equally applicable in any setting where effective leadership is sought -- Nicholas Hall, professor and internationally recognized psychoneuroimmunologist at the University of South Florida A truly important book! -- Johan Saarm, Senior Partner, Egon Zehnder Helps you to master your own personal development, through practical coaching tips -- Anders Tylman-Mikiewicz, Chief Product Officer, MGM Resorts A good mix of proven tools and principles to always bring the best version of yourself to everything you do -- Axel Karlsson, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, Inc. Falk truly masters the ability to distill a wealth of knowledge into easily applicable tools . . . I urge you to read this book -- Lt. Col Ted Handler, USMC Raider (Ret.), Head of Business Excellence, Stihl, Inc. A goldmine for understanding ourselves and improving our lives -- Nicolai Tillisch, Executive Coach, Member of Cultivating Leadership, and co-author of <i>Return on Ambition</i> Soak up the shortcuts to efficiency and effectiveness that every leader seeks. It's almost cheating -- Simon Mitchell, VP Operations, InRock, Inc. A powerful look at what excellence feels like from the inside. And it's full of practical advice that's easy to apply -- Dave Johnson, Principal Analyst, Employee Experience, Forrester Research An understandable guidebook for successful living. We owe him a great debt -- John Madigan, President & CEO, Executive Talent Services, LLC