"Microsoft PowerPoint: The Most Updated Crash Course" by James Holler is an in-depth guide designed to help users master Microsoft PowerPoint quickly and efficiently. This book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of PowerPoint’s features, enabling readers to create engaging and professional presentations. Holler’s approach is structured to accommodate both beginners and more experienced users, making it a versatile resource for a wide audience.
The Feedback Fix: Dump the Past, Embrace the Future, and Lead the Way to Change by Joe Hirsch is a thought-provoking book that challenges traditional approaches to feedback and offers a fresh perspective on how leaders can create a culture of effective feedback in the workplace. Hirsch, an expert in organisational culture and leadership development, presents a compelling case for reimagining feedback as a forward-looking tool that inspires growth and drives positive change.
"Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert Cialdini is a classic book on the science of influence and persuasion. Cialdini draws on years of research in psychology, sociology, and communication to outline six key principles of persuasion that can be used to influence others in a variety of settings.
Questions that Sell: The Powerful Process for Discovering What Your Customer Really Wants by Paul Cherry is a comprehensive guide that provides sales professionals with valuable insights and practical techniques for using questions effectively to uncover customers' needs and motivations. Through a strategic questioning process, the book offers a roadmap for engaging customers, building rapport, and generating successful sales outcomes.
The First-Time Manager by Loren B. Belker, Jim McCormick, and Gary S. Topchik is a comprehensive guide specifically designed for individuals transitioning into their first leadership role. Packed with practical advice, real-world examples, and actionable strategies, this book equips new managers with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their managerial journey.
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler is a book about how to have productive and effective conversations when the stakes are high, emotions are strong, and opinions differ. The book provides readers with tools and techniques for handling challenging conversations in both personal and professional settings.