The cornerstone of any leader's personal brand is how people perceive their listening skills. Distractions, biases, unhealthy expectations, and misaligned perceptions make it difficult for leaders to truly understand and influence their audiences. An important skill in reducing missed opportunities and increasing commitments to action is recognizing the value of the clues people display during every interaction.

As a Certified Forensic Interviewer, Michael Reddington traveled the world for many years conducting interrogations and teaching professional investigators how to obtain the truth with non-confrontational techniques. His experience in the interrogation room opened his eyes to the strategic, ethical observation, and persuasion techniques necessary to influence people to share sensitive information under vulnerable circumstances. Now, he coaches leaders working to build valuable relationships and affect more positive results.

The Disciplined Listening Method provides leaders with the skills, techniques, and perspectives necessary to identify hidden value in every conversation. The seven core behaviors of the Disciplined Listening Method position leaders to discover the truth often hidden in plain sight by leveraging a learning mentality and a goal-oriented approach to encourage their audiences to save face, commit to sharing sensitive information, and change their behavior.

Proven principles of leadership from a veteran fighter pilot and military leader

In Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Leading with Courage, former fighter pilot and retired Air Force Colonel Kim "KC" Campbell delivers an inspiring and practical discussion of leadership and decision-making. In the book, you'll follow the author's journey through the principles that got her through her 24-year career in the high-stakes and high-risk world of aerial combat.

You'll discover lessons and stories that will serve as a resource for you as you lead your employees, students, and others through the challenges of life and work, learning to create a positive impact and make a big difference in the lives of the people who follow you. You'll also find:

• Specific strategies and techniques for leading in situations of extreme stress and risk
• Methods for female leaders to overcome the challenges of working in male-dominated environments
• Ways to act in critical moments by recognizing that being brave and afraid at the same time is both normal and necessary

An essential leadership blueprint for business and military professionals seeking to improve their ability to inspire others to greater achievements, Flying in the Face of Fear will also earn a place in the libraries of young and mid-career professionals looking for mentorship and sound, proven advice.

Most traditional accounts of Aristotle's theory of ethical education neglect its cognitive aspects. This book asserts that, in Aristotle's view, excellence of character comprises both the sentiments and practical reason. Sherman focuses particularly on four aspects of practical reason as
they relate to character: moral perception, choicemaking, collaboration, and the development of those capacities in moral education. Throughout the book, she is sensitive to contemporary moral debates, and indicates the extent to which Aristotle's account of practical reason provides an
alternative to theories of impartial reason.

The ethics of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.), and virtue ethics in general, have seen a resurgence of interest over the past few decades. No longer do utilitarianism and Kantian ethics on their own dominate the moral landscape. In addition, Aristotelian themes fill out that landscape, with such issues as the importance of friendship and emotions in a good life, the role of moral perception in wise choice, the nature of happiness and its constitution, moral education and habituation, finding a stable home in contemporary moral debate. The essays in this volume represent the best of that debate. Taken together, they provide a close analysis of central arguments in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics. But they do more than that. Each shows the enduring interest of the questions Aristotle himself subtly and complexly raises in the context of his own contemporary discussions.

This book is the first to offer a detailed analysis of Aristotelian and Kantian ethics together, in a way that remains faithful to the texts and responsive to debates in contemporary ethics. Recent moral philosophy has seen a revival of interest in the concept of virtue, and with it a reassessment of the role of virtue in the work of Aristotle and Kant. This book brings that re-assessment to a new level of sophistication. Nancy Sherman argues that Kant preserves a notion of virtue in his moral theory that bears recognisable traces of the Aristotelian and Stoic traditions, and that his complex anthropology of morals brings him into surprising alliance with Aristotle. She develops her argument through close readings of major texts by both Aristotle and Kant, illustrating points of congruence and contrast.

The Program: Lessons From Elite Military Units for Creating and Sustaining High Performing Leaders and Teams offers a hands-on guide to the winning techniques and tactics of The Program, the acclaimed team building and leadership development company. Drawing on the actual experiences of The Program's instructors from their personal combat stories to working with world-class athletic teams and successful corporations, the book clearly shows how The Program's training operations can help to achieve life goals and ambitions.

In today's competitive job market and business environment, career advancement and employment security come from setting high standards and knowing how to achieve them. Seasoned professionals know how. But, they learned the hard way: over time, through experience, and by trial-and-error. This book includes the professional behavior that matters, so you do not need to spend years acquiring it the hard way.

Through quite candid and sometimes funny interviews and experiences, the author compiled a wealth of subtle details pros wish they knew earlier.

Secrets of Seasoned Professionals delivers more than 600 ways you can:

• Identify mistakes you make that no one will tell you to your face
• Interact comfortably with everyone from interns to executives so you form lasting, professional relationships you can count on
• Manage up to form mutually beneficial relationships with your boss and other leaders
• Deliver results so you are selected for advanced opportunities
• Present yourself professionally without triggering embarrassing feedback from your boss

You owe it to your career to ensure there are no subtle mistakes tarnishing your credibility and holding you back.

“A discerning examination of what all of us can learn from some of our most effective leaders who have held—and wielded—ultimate power at the highest level.” —Jon Meacham

David O. Stewart (author of George Washington: The Political Rise of America’s Founding Father) on the George Washington chapter:
“In How the Best Did It, Talmage Boston demonstrates rare gifts in sifting gold nuggets from the endless gravel beds of known facts about eight leading presidents, then delivering them concisely and persuasively. In his insightful study of George Washington, he finds the core of America’s first great leader without exaggerating his talents, and makes him someone from whom we can learn and cherish.”

Annette Gordon-Reed (Pulitzer-winning historian and coauthor of Most Blessed of the Patriarchs: Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of the Imagination) on the Thomas Jefferson chapter:
“Thomas Jefferson was one the most effective American leaders of his time, creating a political party that dominated American politics for more than a quarter of a century. With great insight and clear writing, Talmage Boston brings Jefferson to life as the talented leader who shaped the course of early American society.”

Ronald C. White Jr. (author of A. Lincoln and three other notable books on Lincoln) on the Abraham Lincoln chapter:
“Talmage Boston offers a wise and wide-ranging understanding of Lincoln’s leadership qualities. What makes Boston’s chapter distinct is the personal questions that challenge the reader to apply Lincoln’s values to their lives today.”

In many workplaces today, workplace conflict is an escalating issue. The shift to remote work and hybrid teams has left many people longing for deeper human connection. On top of this, add a younger generation clamoring for more feedback and impatient for change, steady advances in technology that can feel threatening to job security, or people reexamining priorities and quietly quitting. Take the increase in anxiety, stress, and depression, mix in the loss of human relationships, and you get less tolerance and understanding leading, ultimately, to more unresolved workplace conflict.

Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict is an essential resource for all employees (and their managers) who are looking for help on how to navigate frequent workplace conflicts, including with their boss and other difficult people, so they can rebuild trust, collaboration, and ultimately enjoy more influence at work.

Leadership and workplace culture experts Karin Hurt and David Dye share practical and easy-to-follow tactics such as:

• Over 300 actual phrases you can use to deescalate common workplace conflict situations, build trust, and make better decisions.
• Clear examples and explanations of how phrasing will improve interactions.
• Critical communication tools to ensure workplace issues are addressed before they fester and become more difficult to manage.
• Findings, real-world cases, and inspiring stories from the World Workplace Conflict and Collaboration Survey of 5000+ people in more than 45 countries conducted by the authors.

Becoming a Self-Reliant Leader was crafted from author Jan Rutherford’s Crucible® Expedition wilderness experiences. This insightful, practical guide explores each step of the Crucible journey and how its lessons can be applied to today’s leadership challenges.

The lessons are based around the three pillars of Self-Reliant Leadership®—leading yourself, leading others, and leading an organization—and include how to:

• Develop courage, curiosity, and grit to confront challenges and lead your team effectively
• Select the right people for your team—people who are selfless, adventurous, and heroic
• Create the right direction, pace, and tone to sustain a culture of disciplined duty
• Design and maintain a positive and energized work environment
• Build mutual, genuine trust among team members and fellow leaders where true commitment versus mere compliance prevails

This compilation of lessons and stories from past expeditions offers business leaders more than just an exciting read—it’s a proven recipe to creating and sustaining high-performing teams.

New York Times bestselling author Daniel J. Seigel, MD, wrote in the foreword, "Filled with fascinating interviews of leading experts and Greg Hammer's insights into how to transform personal and professional challenges into strength and wisdom."

“GAIN Without Pain offers a clear path for self-care that incorporates the most recent science with a heart-centered approach. The GAIN approach offers one the ability to reconnect with why they became a healer and more importantly how to be happy while being a healer.” - James Robert Doty MD, New York Times bestselling author.

Greg Hammer, MD, is a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. As a pediatric anesthesiologist and an intensive care physician he cares for children and their families during very stressful times.

Burnout is on the rise. This is a problem we cannot afford to ignore. The rising costs of burnout are staggering. Health care professionals sacrifice their health, happiness, and relationships. Fortunately, there is a solution. Dr. Greg Hammer created GAIN Without Pain so that health care professionals can prevent burnout and reclaim happiness.

This proven path toward personal resilience can be implemented by anyone, anywhere, in just a few minutes a day. Increased resilience could save your practice, your patients, your marriage - or even your life. GAIN Without Pain is a four-step process toward happiness. GAIN is an acronym for Gratitude, Acceptance, Intention, and Nonjudgment.

"As physicians, we owe our patients two things…our time and our skill. We do not owe our patients our lives.” - Joseph D. Wassersug, MD, bestselling authorDr. Hammer frequently speaks around the world to share his expertise and philosophy. www.GregHammerMD.com

There are always twists and turns on the way to success. We know that, maybe even expect it, yet when they happen we often wonder: Where did I go wrong? If I want more, does that mean I've made terrible decisions? Am I broken? That's what Jaime Taets asked herself. Then she realized it was normal: all paths to success are winding and unclear, and everyone feels stuck, lost, or uncertain along the way. In You Are Here, Taets shares her lessons, pains, and successes to inspire you to take action, make a change, and own your unique path to success. She reminds you that navigating the unpredictable journey is the journey. This kick-ass collection of stories and guiding ideas will keep you going on the path to achieving your purpose. You will learn to:

• Take action when you're feeling paralyzed
• See options and opportunities even when fear is present
• Break through the fog of routine to embrace new perspectives
• Tap into your inner guidance
• Embrace the journey even when it's challenging

Equal parts best friend and challenging mentor, Taets keeps it real and leaves you with a refreshed sense of can-do-it-ness to navigate the zig-zagging path to success that is yours to own.

Doubt and imposter feelings are a big reason women hold back and play small instead of going for what they truly desire at work. Coupled with the systemic gender equity issues and the resulting burnout that plagues women in the workplace today, it’s no wonder that so many women are undervaluing themselves and their abilities.

These doubtful thoughts and systemic issues are expensive―they cost women their peace, their potential, and their paychecks.

To close the confidence gap and see more women showing up in their full potential at work, we need more women leaders at the top of organizations. Closing the Confidence Gap will show you how to advance with confidence, despite the systemic issues that women face every day at work. You’ll hear deeply personal stories and walk away with practical tools to show you how to claim your role as a confident leader.

It’s time to own who you are, trust yourself, and take your bravest next step.