Dare to Lead by Brene Brown

$38.00 NZD

Category: Enrichment

In her #1 NYT bestsellers, Brene Brown taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers and culture shifters, she's showing us how to put those ideas into practice so we can step up and lead. Leadership is no t about titles, status and power over people. Leaders are people who hold themselves accountable for recognising the potential in people and ideas, and developing that potential. This is a book for everyone who is ready to choose courage over comfort, make a difference and lead. When we dare to lead, we don't pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don't see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power becomes infinite when we share it and work to align authority and accountability. We don't avoid difficult conversations and situations; we lean into the vulnerability that's necessary to do good work. But daring leadership in a culture that's defined by scarcity, fear and uncertainty requires building courage skills, which are uniquely human. The irony is that we're choosing not to invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders at the same time we're scrambling to figure out what we have to offer that machines can't do better and faster. What can we do better? Empathy, connection and courage to start. Brene Brown spent the past two decades researching the emotions that give meaning to our lives. Over the past seven years, she found that leaders in organisations ranging from small entrepreneurial start-ups and family-owned businesses to non-profits, civic organisations and Fortune 50 companies, are asking the same questions- How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders? And, how do you embed the value of courage in your culture? Dare to Lead answers these questions and gives us actionable strategies and real examples from her new research-based, courage-building programme. Brene writes, 'One of the most important findings of my career is that courage can be taught, developed and measured. Courage is a collection of four skill sets supported by twenty-eight behaviours. All it requires is a commitment to doing bold work, having tough conversations and showing up with our whole hearts. Easy? No. Choosing courage over comfort is not easy. Worth it? Always. We want to be brave with our lives and work. It's why we're here. ...Show more

A Richer You : Help Me Make the Most of My Money by Mary Holm

$37.00 NZD

Category: Work/Career/Management

Bestselling author and New Zealand's most trusted financial expert on how to make your money work in the real world We live in uncertain times. But this need not affect how you can make the most of your money. New Zealand's most trusted money expert, Mary Holm, is here to guide you. Shares vs property, timing the markets, relationship issues, following your dreams, house prices, index funds, KiwiSaver, mortgages, helping out the kids... how much will be enough for retirement? Mary has it covered. This is a book for everyone - from the overly cautious savings champion, to the cash-strapped first-home buyer, to the enthusiastic new share market investor. Drawing on the many hundreds of letters written to her by concerned Kiwis over the last few years, Mary shows us how our money can work for us, in the real world. ...Show more

Take Your Space: Successful Women Share Their Secrets by Rachel Petero and Jo Cribb

$34.00 NZD

Category: New Zealand

Take Your Space: the 2020 How-to book for all women, by Jo Cribb and Rachel Petero. Take your pick of how-to from real life experiences, there is something for everyone. Topics include: How to negotiate; finding your worth and your tribe; taking your physical space; owning your confidence; practising sa ying no; standing up to discrimination; know your rights; self-care and making space for other women along the way. Women still trail behind in the world of commerce and it is time this changed. Fourteen successful women were asked to share what they have learned as a helping hand to others. In Take Your Space we read of their failures and success, the lessons learned and the check list of action to take to be the best you can be. ...Show more

Her Way (NZ Women Succeeding Business) by Jacqui Thomas

$40.00 NZD

Category: Work/Career/Management

Her Way is a collection of authentic stories of New Zealand female business founders succeeding in business here and internationally, doing so on their own terms, and with heart. Includes women from Auckland, Wellington, Christchuch, Nelson, Hawkes Bay, Havelock North and more. The personal stories thes e women share are real and inspiring - sharing the ups and downs, the trials and challenges, but also showcasing the successes achieved through a more inherently female style of doing business. The traditionally classified feminine personality traits such as caring, nurturing, kindness, sharing, helping others, collaborating, creating win-win deals, being mindful of our effect on others and on the environment, balancing family and business, and more, can be harnessed to create a better way of doing business. More and more businesses are enjoying significant commercial success through these values (both female and male led). Women featured include: -Lisa King, Eat my Lunch - Brianne West, Ethique -Anna Guenther, Pledge Me -Sue de Bievre, Beany -Jan Hellreigel, Musician, Songbroker, Airplane Music Services ...Show more

Find Your Why: A Practical Guide to Discovering Purpose for You or Your Team by Simon Sinek

$40.00 NZD

Category: Work/Career/Management

Simon Sinek's recent video on 'The Millennial Question' went viral with over 150 million views. Find Your Why is the follow up to Start with Why, the global bestseller and the subject of the third most watched TED Talk of all time. With Start With Why, Simon Sinek inspired a movement to build a world in which the vast majority of us can feel safe while we are at work and fulfilled when we go home at night. Now, along with two of his colleagues, Peter Docker and David Mead, Sinek has created a guide to the most important step any business can take- finding your why. This easy-to-follow guide starts with the search for your personal why, and then expands to helping your colleagues find your organization's why. With detailed instructions on every stage in the process, the book also answer common concerns, such as- What if my why sounds like my competitor's? Can you have more than one why? And, if my work doesn't match my why, what do I do? Whether you're entry level or a CEO, whether your team is run by the founder or a recent hire, these simple steps will lead you on a path to a more fulfilling life and long-term success for you and your colleagues. ...Show more

Crazy, Busy: If busy is the new stupid, then mindful is the new smart by Kerene Strochnetter

$25.00 NZD

$40.00 (37% off)

Category: Work/Career/Management

Are you so focused on checking off your to-do list and getting stuff done, that you’re overlooking what’s important? Is rushing, multitasking and compulsively checking your phone beginning to take a toll on your life and relationships? Stopping to meditate is hard, especially for busy people. It goes a gainst everything your mind wants you to do. But even the busiest person can build mindfulness into their routine. If you want to reduce stress, unleash your potential and access the better version of you. . . this book will show you how. The book includes a free downloadable workbook and access to the Mindful at Work app which houses all audio. ...Show more

Comeback Careers: Rethink, Refresh, Reinvent Your Success--At 40, 50, and Beyond by Mika Brzezinski; Ginny Brzezinski (As told to)

$20.00 NZD

$45.00 (55% off)

Category: Work/Career/Management

Featuring insights and inspiration from recruiters and relaunch specialists, this book is an indispensable guidebook for women breaking (back) into the workforce. You are a focused professional: skilled, accomplished, driven. You understand your field and are good at what you do... or what you did, bef ore you decided to take some time off. Maybe you decided to switch careers. Maybe you stayed at home with the kids. Whatever the reason, you were out of the corporate world and now it's time to jump back in. How do you reword your skills so they are applicable to a new industry? How do you explain that time gap in your resume?  Comeback Careers is Mika Brzezinski's how-to guide for women returning to the workforce, with expert advice on everything from body language in interviews to activating your network to figuring out what you really want to do next. Featuring conversations with Meredith Viera, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Tina Brown and other successful professionals who took time off, then made the transition back to satisfying careers, Mika takes a look at how to change up your job to get back in the game - and win. ...Show more

Stop Fixing Women: Why Building Fairer Workplaces is Everybody's Business by Catherine Fox

$35.00 NZD

Category: Work/Career/Management

Millions of words have been spent in our quest to explain men's seemingly never-ending dominance in boardrooms, in parliaments, in the bureaucracy and in almost every workplace. So why is gender inequality still such a pressing issue? Wage inequality between men and women seems one of the intractables o f our age. Women are told they need to back themselves more, stop marginalising themselves, negotiate better, speak up, support each other, strike a balance between work and home. This searing book argues that insisting that women fix themselves won't fix the system, the system built by men. Catherine Fox does more than identify and analyze the nature of the problem. Her book is an important tool for male leaders who say they want to make a difference. She throws down the gauntlet, showing how business, defence, public service and community leaders might do it, rather than just talk about it. She shows that not only will this be better for women but for productivity as well, not to mention men and women's health and happiness at home and at work. ...Show more

#Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso

$30.00 NZD

Category: Work/Career/Management

In the New York Times bestseller that the Washington Post called "Lean In for misfits," Sophia Amoruso shares how she went from dumpster diving to founding one of the fastest-growing retailers in the world.Amoruso spent her teens hitchhiking, committing petty theft, and scrounging in dumpsters for lefto ver bagels. By age twenty-two she had dropped out of school, and was broke, directionless, and checking IDs in the lobby of an art school--a job she'd taken for the health insurance. It was in that lobby that Sophia decided to start selling vintage clothes on eBay.   Flash forward to today, and she's the founder of Nasty Gal and the founder and CEO of Girlboss. Sophia was never a typical CEO, or a typical anything, and she's written #GIRLBOSS for other girls like her: outsiders (and insiders) seeking a unique path to success, even when that path is windy as all hell and lined with naysayers.   #GIRLBOSS proves that being successful isn't about where you went to college or how popular you were in high school. It's about trusting your instincts and following your gut; knowing which rules to follow and which to break; when to button up and when to let your freak flag fly.   "A witty and cleverly told account . . . It's this kind of honest advice, plus the humorous ups and downs of her rise in online retail, that make the book so appealing." --Los Angeles Times   "Amoruso teaches the innovative and entrepreneurial among us to play to our strengths, learn from our mistakes, and know when to break a few of the traditional rules." --Vanity Fair   "#GIRLBOSS is more than a book . . . #GIRLBOSS is a movement." --Lena Dunham ...Show more

Unlocking the Emperor's Door - Success, Tradition and Innovation in China by Chris Sheedy

$38.00 NZD

Category: Work/Career/Management

The compelling story of one man, one company and one country. If you are interacting with Chinese businesses, doing business in China, hoping to understand more about this incredible country, or simply wanting to see what can be achieved through passion, commitment, and integrity, this is the book for you. Unlocking the Emperor's Door documents the life of a man who has been at the heart of Chinese innovation for decades, whose story shows how small things matter, how big risks pay off, and how business and government intertwine in China. Demonstrating the impact of vision and persistence, you will meet Li Jinyuan, the founder and Chairman of Tiens Group - known locally as Tianshi - and uncover his story of success. You will gain profound insights into the people of China, including its younger generation - and better understand the nation which is driving the World economy. Set against the stunning backdrop of modern China, this rags to riches tale of triumph over tragedy, restless adaptation, and individual courage in a complex system, reveals truths about business in China that are vitally relevant today and will be essential tomorrow. ...Show more

Thrive by Arianna Huffington

$28.00 NZD

Category: Work/Career/Management

In Thrive, Arianna Huffington, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post and one of the most influential women in the world, has written a passionate call to arms, looking to redefine what it means to be successful in today's world. She likens our drive for money and power to two legs of a three-legged stool. It may hold us up temporarily, but sooner or later we're going to topple over. We need a third leg - a Third Metric for defining success - in order to live a healthy, productive, and meaningful life. In this deeply personal book, Arianna talks candidly about her own challenges with managing time and prioritising the demands of a career and two daughters. Drawing on the latest groundbreaking research and scientific findings in the fields of psychology, sports, sleep and physiology that show the profound and transformative effects of meditation, mindfulness, unplugging and giving, Arianna shows us the way to a revolution in our culture, our thinking, our workplaces, and our lives. ...Show more

New Rules of the Game:10 Strategies for Women in the Workplace by Susan Packard

$37.00 NZD

Category: Work/Career/Management

In the workplace women have typically been encouraged to cultivate soft, feminine behaviours. But it's time for this to change. In New Rules of the Game, Packard shows women how to start playing men at their own game - and play to win. Good gamesmanship includes encouraging other women to compete outwar dly instead of inwardly, cultivating the emotional distance necessary to succeed at work and understanding and replicating how male colleagues think. Her ideas are fleshed out with insightful anecdotes from her own 30 years in business. ...Show more