"Steal the Show: From Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches, How to Guarantee a Standing Ovation for All the Performances in Your Life" by Michael Port is a comprehensive guide to public speaking and performance. The book offers practical advice and strategies for anyone looking to improve their communication skills, whether it's for delivering speeches, job interviews, or sales pitches.
Introduction to the Johari Window by Professor Dinesh H. Soni offers a concise and accessible explanation of the Johari Window model, a psychological and communication tool developed by Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham. Professor Soni builds upon the original framework, breaking it down in practical terms for application in personal development, interpersonal relationships, leadership, and organisational behaviour.
The "HBR Guide to Performance Management" is a comprehensive and practical guide published by the Harvard Business Review, aimed at helping organisations and individuals enhance their performance management processes.
"Slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations" by Nancy Duarte is a comprehensive guide to creating effective presentations that resonate with your audience. The book offers practical advice and techniques on how to design engaging visuals, tell compelling stories, and deliver memorable presentations.
You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters by Kate Murphy is a thought-provoking book that explores the art of listening and its profound impact on our relationships, well-being, and society as a whole. Murphy sheds light on the alarming decline of listening skills in our modern world and provides insightful perspectives and practical tips to become better listeners.
"Excel Pivot Tables Recipe Book: A Problem-Solution Approach" by Debra Dalgleish is a comprehensive guide designed to help users master the powerful features of Excel pivot tables through practical, real-world scenarios. The book is structured as a collection of "recipes," each addressing a specific problem or task that users might encounter when working with pivot tables. This approach makes it easy for readers to find and apply solutions to their own pivot table challenges.