Barefoot Investor The Only Money Guide You'll Ever Need by Scott Pape

$29.95 AUD

Category: Business

** Reviewed and updated for the 2020-2021 financial year** This is the only money guide you'll ever need That's a bold claim, given there are already thousands of finance books on the shelves. So what makes this one different? Well, you won't be overwhelmed with a bunch of 'tips' … or a stric t budget (that youwon't follow). You'll get a step-by-step formula: open this account, then do this; call this person, and say this; invest money here, and not there. All with a glass of wine in your hand. This book will show you how to create an entire financial plan that is so simple you can sketch it on the back of a serviette … and you'll be able to manage your money in 10 minutes a week. You'll also get the skinny on: Saving up a six-figure house deposit in 20 months Doubling your income using the 'Trapeze Strategy' Saving $78,173 on your mortgage and wiping out 7 years of payments Finding a financial advisor who won't rip you off Handing your kids (or grandkids) a $140,000 cheque on their 21st birthday Why you don't need $1 million to retire … with the 'Donald Bradman Retirement Strategy' Sound too good to be true? It's not. This book is full of stories from everyday Aussies — single people, young families, empty nesters, retirees — who have applied the simple steps in this book and achieved amazing, life-changing results. And you're next. ...Show more

On Purpose: Why Great Leaders Start with the Plot by Karen James

$29.95 AUD

Category: Business

A witty, insightful guide to rediscovering Purpose and leading like you mean it On Purpose is a modern-day business book for those who want to steer their work and life back on course. When your head and heart connect in both, our humanity becomes the hero in the story. Shed the mediocrity that comes f rom halfhearted decision-making, and rediscover your PLOT Purpose, Leadership, Operations, and Technology as you learn to live and lead with purpose. This insightful guide provides a framework for re-evaluating your direction, then stepping back and re-aiming the ship. It starts with a fable that illustrates just how businesses lose their PLOT every day, then digs down to the nitty-gritty to give you the actionable steps and practical advice you need to climb out of the rut. Deliberately ironic and witty, this book presents a fun, but informative read that is anything but cynical. You'll learn from the author's own successes using PLOT in her career, as she turned a $9M business into a $100M business and went on to drive international and domestic philanthropic ventures and leadership training programmes. * PLOT will become the most practical four-letter word you'll ever use. This book shows you how a simple framework can become the turnaround your organisation and life so desperately need. Get your work on target * Shift engagement methods for better results * Leverage technology into a purposeful tool * Get up and act You may already have a documented vision and mission statement, but that's no longer sufficient. You need to act and lead with purpose, every day, in every decision you make. You need to recognise and utilise good people and tools, and redefine your goals to make them worth striving for. On Purpose shows you how, and gives you the practical, tested guidance you need to start moving in the right direction. ...Show more

Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders? by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

$39.99 AUD

Category: Business

Look around your office. Turn on the TV. Incompetent leadership is everywhere, and there's no denying it. There's also no denying that women make up only a tiny handful of senior leaders worldwide. In this provocative book, author Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic connects the dots and asks a powerful question: what if the reason for the lack of women at the top--and the presence of so many incompetent leaders who also happen to be men--is not that there are too many obstacles slowing women's advancement, but that there aren't enough career-testing obstacles for men? Marshalling decades of rigorous research on leadership to build his case, Chamorro-Premuzic points out that although women make up a minority of leaders, female leaders are often rated by both bosses and subordinates as more competent than their male peers. At the same time, most organizations continue to equate leadership potential with a handful of personality traits, like overconfidence and narcissism, that don't correlate with success. In other words, these traits may help people get nominated to leadership roles, but they backfire once the individual has the job. When competent women--and men who don't fit the stereotype--are unfairly overlooked, we all suffer the consequences. The result is a deeply flawed system that rewards arrogance rather than humility, and loudness rather than wisdom. There is a better way. With clarity and verve, the author helps us navigate the latest research showing what it really takes to lead and how new systems and processes can help us put the right people in charge. Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders? is not another book giving advice to women on how to survive in a sexist world. Instead it shows how a dangerous leadership misconception can result in the wrong people rising to power--and provides ideas for fixing the system. ...Show more

Getting Things Done by David Allen

$22.99 AUD

Category: Business

In today's world of exponentially increased communication and responsibility, yesterday's methods for staying on top just don't work.   Veteran management consultant and trainer David Allen recognizes that "time management" is useless the minute your schedule is interrupted; "setting priorities" isn't relevant when your email is down; "procrastination solutions" won't help if your goals aren't clear.   Allen's premise is simple: our ability to be productive is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can we achieve stress-free productivity and unleash our creative potential. He teaches us how to:     Apply the "do it, delegate it, defer it, drop it" rule to get your in-box empty   Reassess goals and stay focused in changing situations   Overcome feelings of confusion, anxiety, and being overwhelmed   Feel fine about what you're not doing     From core principles to proven tricks, Getting Things Done has the potential to transform the way you work -- and the way you experience work. At any level of implementation, David Allen's entertaining and thought-provoking advice shows you how to pick up the pace without wearing yourself down. ...Show more

What Your Financial Adivisor Isn't Telling You by Liz Davidson

$24.99 AUD

Category: Business

This book is mandatory reading for anyone who wants a better understanding of how to manage their money. Mary Beth Franklin, InvestmentNews Accessible and practical, this guide contains valuable tools for managing one s personal finances for maximum results. Publishers Weekly, starred review It seems like a foolproof decision: if you want to be smart about protecting and growing your wealth, you should seek guidance from a trained financial advisor. As CEO of the country s largest provider of workplace financial wellness programs, Liz Davidson has seen firsthand how that seemingly smart decision can go awry for many people. Why? Because you can never blindly trust that your advisor has your best interests at heart. There are many benefits to working with a financial pro, but there are some things you should know first. That s where this book comes in. Drawing on her insider s knowledge of how the financial advice profession really works, Davidson reveals how to judge whether an advisor is going to help or harm your savings. How should you decide if you really need an advisor? What financial moves can you make without their help? What important questions should you ask before trusting them with your money? What are the red flags you should run from? And what does all their jargon really mean? This friendly, no-nonsense guide is a must-read if you want to finally take control of your financial well-being, either with a financial advisor or without one." ...Show more

The Surprising Science of Meetings - How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance by Steven G. Rogelberg

$38.95 AUD

Category: Business

A recent estimate suggests that employees endure a staggering 55 million meetings a day in the United States. This tremendous time investment yields only modest returns. No organization made up of human beings is immune from the all-too-common meeting gripes: those that fail to engage, those that inadve rtently encourage participants to tune out, and those that blatantly disregard participants' time. Most companies and leaders view poor meetings as an inevitable cost of doing business. But managers can take heart: researchers now have a clear understanding of the key drivers that make meetings successful. In The Surprising Science of Meetings, Steven G. Rogelberg, researcher and consultant to some of the world's most successful companies, draws from extensive research, analytics and data mining, and survey interviews with over 5,000 employees across a range of industries to share the proven practices and techniques that help managers and employees enhance the quality of their meetings. For those who lead and participate in meetings, Rogelberg provides immediate direction, guidance, and relief, offering a how-to guide to change your working life starting today. ...Show more

Step Up: How to Build Your Influence at Work by Michelle Gibbings

$29.95 AUD

Category: Business

In today's fast-paced world, organisations and the people who work there are going through rapid change. Most successful leaders are able to make the most of these dynamic environments. They understand themselves, understand others and understand how to manage and motivate behavioural change. It is thro ugh these core skills that they are able to prosper through change, and gather the influence they need to be successful. These skills are relevant for everyone - regardless of their role or hierarchical position. However, Step Up has been written specifically for people who are more technically focused, but are at that stage in their career where they know they need to change if they want to advance. They can be accountants, financial planners, risk management experts, financial controllers, engineers, scientists or even doctors. They are people who associate with their technical craft first, even though they may now be in a leadership role. Author, and change management expert, Michelle Gibbings believes that there are skills, practices and techniques that individuals, teams and organisations can apply to make change work. She shares these in her new book. ...Show more

Narrative Coaching: The Definitive Guide to Bringing New Stories to Life by David B Drake

$50.55 AUD

Category: Business

100 Best Stocks to Buy in 2015 by Peter Sander

$24.99 AUD

Category: Business

Now is the time to make money! As the market continues to grow and reaches record highs in late 2014, you'll need to know where to put your money in order to create the largest profit. With The 100 Best Stocks to Buy in 2015, you can reap high earnings with stock picks that have consistently beaten the market average. Inside, you'll find an evaluation of the current state of the market as well as information on: * Protecting your profits from the risk of a significant market correction * Investing in significant opportunities, including exchange-traded funds * Balancing a portfolio between aggressive and safety stocks * Developing strong investment habits An essential guide for anyone investing in today's market, The 100 Best Stocks to Buy in 2015 gives you solid and dependable advice you can take to the bank. ...Show more

Money Basics for Tough Times by David Koch

$29.99 AUD

Category: Business

Get the money basics right and get back on your feet after financial disaster. Australia hasn't had a recession in 30 years - so how can you recover from it? The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown the global economy into chaos and stock market on a wild rollercoaster ride. But what about your finances? Wheth er you've lost on shares, your property or your job, this is a frightening time for everyone. Getting the money stuff right has never been more important.Money Basics for Tough Times is about having a plan to recover from financial disaster. Packed with tips and strategies on money management, from negotiating with your landlord to buying groceries on a shoestring budget to investing in crashing markets to starting a side hustle for extra income, pioneering consumer finance journalist David Koch offers Australians hope in an unprecedented era by taking things back to basics.This is a clear, comforting, concise guide for how individuals and families, despite economic hardship and uncertainty, can turn their fortunes around. ...Show more

Dealing with the Tough Stuff: How to Achieve Results from Key Conversations by Darren Hill

$27.95 AUD

Category: Business

A practical toolkit for handling workplace conflict and difficult conversations Dealing with the Tough Stuff is the business leader's critical guide to handling difficult conversations in the workplace. Based on the science of human behaviour ? both verbal and nonverbal ? this book is packed full of pra ctical and pragmatic strategies for managing conflict situations. You'll learn a variety of diagnostics, models and processes that you can start using today, and you'll benefit from expert tips, tricks and tools for leading important conversations with empathy and assertiveness. This updated second edition includes new material on key conversations with distance workers, as well as within the context of a fast-growth company, and a broad selection of real-world case studies from a diverse array of workplaces. Backed by contemporary psychological theory and time-tested amongst thousands of leaders, these highly relevant suggestions give you the power to deal with the tough stuff effectively and compassionately. The human element plays a large part in the manager's role, yet many lack the training needed to deal with people effectively. This book helps you understand what makes people tick, and helps you develop the human skills you need to manage. * Achieve clarity and directness in your communications * Deal with anger, stubbornness and defensiveness * Develop the skills to manage immediate crises * Set priorities, and build a foundation of strong communication Avoiding the tough stuff can be extremely costly for managers, staff and the business as a whole. No one enjoys these conversations, but they are inevitable ? and the right set of skills goes a long way toward making them run smoothly, with greater results out the other side. Dealing with the Tough Stuff is your indispensable primer on human behaviour, and effectively navigating tough conversations at work. ...Show more

BE YOUR OWN LEADERAT HOME AND AT WORK by Anneliese Monden (Contribution by); Chantal Smedts (Contribution by)

$65.00 AUD

Category: Business

"I think, therefore I am," Descartes wrote in the seventeenth century. As a result of all that thinking, our society has changed spectacularly. But because of our success in designing space shuttles and robots, and in living our lives with ever increasing efficiency, we have somehow started overlooking the fact that people are much more than just their minds. The unexpected downside of society's frenetic progress and its focus on reason is that many people are left feeling stressed and empty. Both at work and at home, they are facing huge levels of expectation that they simply cannot meet. The time has come to rediscover one's true self. By asking the right questions, this book will help you to find out who you really are, to define what motivates you and to envision what you stand for. It will allow you to develop the necessary resilience to direct the story of your life, even during difficult times. It is only when our being and our actions match perfectly that we can be true to ourselves and be successful, both professionally and personally. ...Show more