Super-charge your brain to gain a huge competitive edge in business and in lifeFuture Brain is the busy professional's secret weapon for boosting mastery, efficiency, and productivity to gain that coveted competitive edge -- in business and in life. Designed to be implemented at the individual, team, or organisational level, this in-depth, step-by-step framework leverages neuro-scientific principles to help you develop a solid, habit-changing plan for building and maintaining brain fitness and healthy behaviours. Author Dr. Jenny Brockis will help you develop your thought processes and your regular routine to get more done with less effort and time. Based on the idea of neuroplasticity, these daily practices improve focus, creativity, and effectiveness to help you stay relevant, competitive, and way ahead of the pack.You already have a magnificent brain, but you probably take it for granted; we often develop "survival techniques" that force our brain to work with an incompatible "operating system" in an effort to keep up with the ever-increasing velocity of change and information overload. This book helps you beef up your brain awareness so you can take advantage of the built-in features and native capabilities that make the human brain a truly awesome machine.* Reduce stress and avoid stress-related illnesses* Foster healthy thinking habits to boost efficiency* Build your expertise with renewed focus and stamina* Drive innovation through productive collaborationA brain that can change, adapt, lead, and collaborate to operate with a high level of flexibility, agility, and creativity is a brain that will serve you well now and into the future. Future Brain turns neuroscience into actionable steps, helping you to train your brain to achieve high-performance in all areas of life.
Financial Accounting, 9th Edition continues the strong reputation established by this leading Australian text as the most comprehensive book for students studying introductory accounting in undergraduate or postgraduate programs.
Organisational Behaviour: Core Concepts and Applications, Fourth Australasian edition, is the ideal resource for a oneΓÇôsemester Organisational Behaviour course. Fourteen concise, relevant and tightly focused chapters, presented in a highly visual manner, are designed to engage rather than overwhelm students. Numerous case studies and realΓÇôworld examples throughout the text examine how organisations in the Australian, New Zealand and Asian region are responding to contemporary business issues such as: ΓÇó sustainable business practices and ethical considerations ΓÇó the gender pay gap ΓÇó employee stress and workΓÇôlife balance ΓÇó workforce flexibility and casualisation ΓÇó gen Y and the ageing workforce ΓÇó skills shortages ΓÇó globalisation ΓÇó telecommuting ΓÇó outsourcing ΓÇó diversity in the workplace and managing crossΓÇôcultural teams ΓÇó the ΓÇÿ24/7ΓÇÖ nature of contemporary communication technology, including social media. Complemented by the latest research in the field, this text provides a thorough analysis of contemporary organisational behaviour.
Connect, focus, align, and activate your team to increase performance fast The Four Mindsets: How to Influence, Motivate, and Lead High Performance Teams holds the key to significantly increasing productivity, performance, and revenue in your organisation. Developed as a guide proven to help all levels of managers to connect, focus, align and activate their teams to elevate results, this book also serves as a low–cost, first step, alternative to expensive training, coaching and mentoring programs by providing a range of resources and tools to use and become a ′best in class′ leader today. Management, motivations and mindsets have changed considerably in the last 25 years and leaders are being challenged with the task of keeping their teams engaged while meeting goals that are more stringent than ever before. The High Performance Mindset Model will equip you with the skills you need to take your teams performance to the next level and considers hot topics in today′s business environment, such as emotional intelligence, whole brain thinking, and what makes professionals tick, in a format that is applicable at all levels of management and leadership. The Four Mindsets updates you on what matters most today and the most common strategies and techniques used by high performing companies, leaders and managers–globally. Explore the simplest, fastest ways to increase productivity, performance, and revenue. Understand what you must do to be within the top five percent of today′s managers. Discuss what makes people tick at work and how this understanding is the number one key to influencing accountability, focus and results. Consider current best practices in team management, and understand how to practically apply these concepts. The Four Mindsets: How to Influence, Motivate, and Lead High Performance Teams is the ultimate handbook for every manager —from team leader to CEO—HR professionals, management consultants, trainers, coaches, and mentors charged with the responsibility of developing today′s modern leaders.
In the modern economy, businesses must have heart The marketing industry is broken. Consumers are tired of interruption, push, mass media and the manipulation of marketing and advertising generally. They want to deal with honest, ethical companies that have heart and purpose and that care about serving all their stakeholders instead of their pockets. Conscious Marketing proves that marketing can really work if the paradigm is shifted—radically. In Conscious Marketing: How to Create an Awesome Business With a New Approach to Marketing, author Carolyn Tate demonstrates just how beneficial this shift can be. By practising the four tenets of conscious marketing, companies can raise their brand′s profile and attract customers for life. The book shows how building a business with a higher–purpose can lead to sustainability, profitability and industry leadership. Conscious marketing works for both multinational corporations and cash–strapped small business alike. In the modern market, a business that does well and contributes to the elevation of humanity and the planet attracts the best customers, employees, suppliers and investors. These people evangelize, and the brand reach expands exponentially further and to a more loyal audience than traditional marketing will ever capture. This concept and other topics in the book include: What′s wrong with marketing and why it doesn′t work What "conscious" means to the consumer, business, leader and marketer The who, what, why and how of conscious marketing Navigating the shift from traditional to conscious practices The book includes a three–part guide to crafting an actionable plan, including where to find help. Marketing doesn′t have to be the budgetary dead weight it has become. It can be fun, human and inspiring for everyone involved, but change requires a deep shift in thinking and behaviour that goes way beyond the transaction or the sale. To stay relevant in the modern economy, businesses must show what′s at their core, why they do what they do and why it matters. Conscious Marketing is a comprehensive guide to fixing the problem, with a sustainable solution.
Live every day with greater clarity, confidence and courage. Brave is a handbook for being more courageous. Written for busy people on the go, its short, focused chapters provide practical tools and empowering perspectives to help you build your ′courage muscles′ in your work, relationships and life. Drawing on her background in business, psychology and coaching, author Margie Warrell will guide you in moving past the fears, doubts and beliefs that keep you from making the changes, and taking the chances, you need to enjoy the fulfillment and success you desire. Courage is a habit. Practicing it daily, even in quiet small ways, unlocks new possibilities, creates new opportunities, grows your influence and enables you to meet your challenges with more resilience and self–assurance. So whether you′re stuck in a rut, struggling in a relationship, overwhelmed by your daily juggling act or uninspired about your future, Brave will provide you with a regular dose of positive and practical inspiration to: Clarify what ′success′ truly means to you, and be more purposeful in your daily efforts to achieve it Speak up with greater confidence, and be more assertive in dealing with difficult people, getting what you want and changing what you don′t Define the person and leader you aspire to be, become more resilient under pressure, decisive in uncertainty and adaptable to change Scrap the excuses (your age, education, gender, busyness or children) that sabotage your future actions Dare more boldly, passionately pursuing the goals that inspire you most, no matter how daunting Courage begets courage. You build it every time you choose to leave the safety of your comfort zone for the sake of something more important. Day by day, brave action by brave action, you can Brave within you to create a life rich in all that you seek. If you want to live your life more powerfully and purposefully, this book will become your trusted companion.
Unlock progress through doubt and uncertainty The biggest threat facing modern business is the sheer complexity of an uncertain future. That, and the fact that everyone is busy. Too busy for progress. Workplace cultures have become cursed with efficiency. And so when it comes to developing strategy, we default to our defaults.We favour quick fixes, easy templates and familiar approaches, developing ‘robust plans′ that do little to mitigate strategic risk or generate new value. The result? The future comes, and businesses die. But no longer! ∗cue trumpets∗ How to Lead a Quest is a book for pioneering leaders – folks who know that enterprise strategy is far too important to condemn to ‘smart goals′, ′a clear vision for the future′ and other such rubbish. Within this book, you′ll discover how to: liberate enterprise leadership and workplace cultures from the curse of efficiency, default thinking and the delusion of progress explore complex and uncertain futures to find profound insights that mitigate strategic risks and ensure your business model remains viable create new value and enduring relevance by pioneering into unchartered and unprecedented territory embed new structures and rituals into your enterprise to build for the future, while still delivering operational excellence today. Not for the faint of heart or short–of–wit, this uniquely refreshing book bravely tackles the paradox that is pioneering leadership. You′ll discover how to lead meaningful progress – even if you don′t know what the goal or destination looks like.
The ultimate editing handbook, updated for the digital age The Australian Editing Handbook has become an industry standard, recommended by the Society of Editors, and holds a prominent place on the shelves of writers, editors and students alike.
A hands-on guide for promoting your business, and yourself, through social media Most people maintain a personal profile on at least one of the major social networking platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube. However, very few understand how to effectively market themselves or their businesses on these platforms. In Marketing with Social Media, top influencer and social media expert Linda Coles provides the step-by-step guidance you need to successfully promote your business or your skills through social media. It starts by helping you choose which social platform is best for your business goals, then moves on to explain the pros and cons of the major social networks and also provides useful introductions to newer platforms like Instagram, Vine and Pinterest. With updated coverage of the changes to Facebook and LinkedIn, this is a practical guide for business marketers, entrepreneurs and SMEs seeking to leverage social media to build a brand and increase their reach using techniques that are simple, time-effective and low cost.
Practical tips on using the web to boost your business, no matter what business you're in Everyone in business knows they need to embrace the web, but not everyone knows how to do it or where to start. No matter what industry you're in, the web offers efficiencies and solutions for sales, marketing and customer service, and many other business functions. For businesspeople, small business owners, and marketers, Web Marketing That Works offers proven tactics, road-tested by the authors, and easy-to-use templates for boosting your Google search rankings, using social media to build relationships, developing an effective online marketing strategy, mastering the art of inbound marketing, and much more. Features insider advice and proven tactics for small business owners and marketers who want to tap into the power of the web Covers web strategy, execution, content marketing, and social media Includes 33 free, downloadable templates Written by the founders of Bluewire Media, one of Australia's top web marketing firms Every business, large or small, can benefit from the web. If you're not already using the web to boost your business, you're falling behind the competition. Web Marketing That Works shows you how to get ahead--starting right now.
Step into the more fabulous version of your life Think about where you are in life right at this moment. How does it compare with your dreams? You may have let go of a few life goals over the years, as "real life" took over and made grand gestures seem like impractical fantasies. But no matter where you are on your life's journey, it's not too late to reclaim your dreams and achieve the life you've always wanted! It's absolutely possible to design your own lifestyle instead of just allowing circumstance to dictate your daily routine. How to Succeed in 12 Months: Creating a Life You Loveis your ultimate guide to turning your dreams into reality. Author Serena Star-Leonard is living the dream herself, having practiced what she preaches. In the book, she shares the secrets behind figuring out the steps that will get you the life you've always wanted, and taking those steps in leaps and bounds. It's not a get-rich-quick scheme, but a one-year plan to stepping out of your rut and into your most fulfilling life. Star-Leonard provides a roadmap to: Breaking your dreams into small, actionable steps Eliminating excuses and gaining confidence Prioritizing your goals for better planning Designing your lifestyle around your interests Whether you've been looking for a way to work closer to your dreams, or are just looking for a way out of the rat race, Star-Leonard is your guide to make big things happen. How to Succeed in 12 Months: Creating a Life You Love is the key that opens the door to a more fabulous version of your life.
Social media is no longer the domain of playful conversations about everyday life. It's where real business is accomplished daily. Building and maintaining networks has always been an important part of business. While networking for managers may still involve face-to-face relationships, today's strategy includes social media because of its global reach, focus and efficiency. The Social Executive explains why social media is an essential professional investment, and how to get moving on building your own professional platform online. This book shows you how to: nurture the right relationships online formulate a strategy that will give you a constant global social media presence share ideas and information online with key colleagues and clients grow your online influence while maintaining a busy schedule use key social media platforms including LinkedIn, Twitter and Google+ increase your visibility, showcase your reputation, and find new business.
A new system of people practices that produce extraordinary business resultsHiring and retaining great people is the key to profitable growth, but it is the number one issue keeping leaders and managers awake at night. Winning the War for Talent addresses this issue with an unconventional 'how to' guide of innovative techniques to source and retain skilled staff. This book shows you how to do away with old-fashioned, destructive and subjective practices that have spread like a pandemic through the HR industry. It also outlines why effective sourcing of talent is now vital to business success. You will be shown proven, scientific solutions that are rarely used and never mentioned in existing business books and seminars and much, much more.* Includes a complete step-by-step system with checklists, KPIs and templates that organisations of any size or type, can easily follow and implement* Features proven strategies and secret weapons that won't cost you a cent, highlighted in case studies from a diverse range of businesses* Written by bestselling author Mandy Johnson, the youngest ever director of Flight Centre, Australia's leading travel agentFor business owners and organisational leaders Winning the War for Talent is your must-have companion to effective recruitment, staff retention and increasing business success.
100 simple, easy-to-use health checks for your eBay business Storefront businesses are popping up across Australia, while many traditional businesses are tapping into eBay as a new sales channel. Other than eBay, what do the owners of all these businesses have in common? They're busy running their businesses and they need smart and easy tips on how to boost their business operations. Now, with Check 100, eBay expert Todd Alexander offers a simple list of 100 quick health checks that will help owners of small- and medium-size businesses optimise and maximise their eBay profits. It's easy to read and packed with just the facts and guidance you need to run a successful, profitable eBay business. Topics covered include business planning, sourcing and listing products, building a brand, customer service, logistics, marketing, preparing for the future, and more. Presents a simple, easy-to-implement must-do tips for ensuring you're running your business as efficiently and effectively as possible Covers every step required for operating an eBay business Shows you how to implement each step, why you should implement it and how to measure the impact on your eBay business Written by Todd Alexander, Australia's top eBay expert and the author of The New eBay For small business owners and independent eBay sellers, Check 100 presents fast, straight-to-the-point guidance that will turn potential into profits.
Appealing to humans' basic instincts to increase influence, buy-in and resultsSurvival of the species comes down to three basic instincts, say behavioural research strategists Dan Gregory and Kieran Flanagan--fear, self-interest and simplicity. These basic human behaviours come into play in all types of relationships, including those between businesses and customers. Selfish, Scared and Stupid: Stop fighting human nature and increase your performance, engagement and influence, demystifies these behaviours and examines the psychology behind why even the best ideas sometimes fail.This book helps businesses design their organisations for reality rather than perfection, and also offers strategies to head off unprecedented levels of disengagement within, and outside, the business. It answers baffling questions around why the public sometimes fails to engage despite overwhelming data suggesting otherwise, why so many new products end up on clearance shelves and why so many great salespeople often fall short of their monthly targets.* Learn how the survival of the species plays into business, including delusionary realities and the reasons ideas can fail* Discover how to offer customers strategic rewards, thereby making the buying process more attractive to selfish natures* Examine the link between fear and the unknown, including strategies for quelling fears and turning them into action* Learn to use a simple mindset to create low-involvement products, helping appeal to instinct and making products hard to resistThis provocative book is built on the idea that businesses must return to a more human engagement methodology in order to succeed. It is an informative read for anyone interested in improving influence, growing business reach, improving sales figures or understanding the complexities of human behaviour.
Learn to: Master the project management basics Take charge and steer your projects to success Plan, execute and deliver your projects with confidence Manage projects efficiently with this concise guide Want to propel your project management skills to new heights? Tired of being bogged down with forehead-scratching jargon? Project Management Essentials For Dummies has the key insights you need to make sure you cover all objectives, plan and organise, deliver your projects on time, and much more! The life of a PM -- define the project, plan deliverables and achieve results You want this job done when? -- calculate the length of the project and collaborate with your network to meet deadlines Risky business -- master using risk techniques and modify plans as needed Gather support -- work effectively with suppliers and occasional staff Close it -- begin with the end in mind, record project information and close the project like a pro Open the book and find: Common project management pitfalls to avoid Advice on handling opposition Help with making the most of your resources How to identify your products Tips for utilising Activity Network and Work Flow Diagrams Ways to track progress and stay in control Questions to ask about your planning
Learn to: Master the art of communication Establish rapport with ease Negotiate with confidence Communicate effectively with modern technology Listen, connect and articulate your way to success Your ability to communicate with clarity, courage and commitment is the key to success at work and in your personal life. This friendly guide takes the intimidation out of communicating and shows you step-by-step how to choose -- and use -- your words and body language wisely when it matters most. More than words -- communicate with your whole self, consider your listeners' needs and handle awkward situations Adapt your style -- find out how to change your approach for different audiences Can't we all just get along? -- develop rapport-building skills and emphasise empathy for better relationships Lose the 'tude -- understand the effect of your attitude on listeners Techno-speak -- create a professional communication presence via email and social media Open the book and find: Information about active listening Help with deciphering different communication styles How to network for business success Advice on negotiating with finesse Ways to defuse conflict diplomatically Tips for speaking with clarity How to communicate across cultures
Learn to: Understand the benefits of mindful working Incorporate mindfulness into your working day Develop a mindful approach to leadership Implement mindfulness in your organisation Manage stress, boost resilience and increase productivity Practising mindfulness in the workplace has been proven to enhance personal effectiveness, and improve working behaviour and team building. With this handy guide, you can incorporate mindfulness into your business plan and quickly reap its many rewards. Be happy -- learn how mindfulness cultivates happier employees who demonstrate increased creativity Manage mindfully -- find out how to apply mindfulness in the workplace to manage emotions and improve staff wellbeing Stay mindful in the digital age -- make technology work for you rather than control you Lead the way -- be a better leader, coach and mentor by incorporating mindfulness into your everyday routine Open the book and find: Tips for gaining perspective in the modern-day workplace The organisational benefits of mindfulness Guidance on mindfully managing work stress How to use mindfulness to assist different business functions Advice on integrating mindfulness and coaching Ways to deal mindfully with people, change and strategy
Learn to: Manage conflicts and restore peace in the workplace Create and maintain a positive working environment Maximise the potential of your team and improve productivity Address conflicts, resolve disputes and restore peace Working your way through conflict in the office can present unexpected challenges, but there's no reason to feel unprepared. With this helpful guide, explore different approaches to negotiating and mediating a successful resolution for you and your team. Understand conflict at work -- discover some contributors to conflict and tap into resolution expertise Find out what emotions bring to conflict -- grasp why people think the way they do and how to process difficult situations Practice self-awareness -- explore common managerial pitfalls and take a realistic view of your skills It's all about negotiation -- encourage communication, work through resistance and meet privately with individuals Open the book and find: When to address conflict Help with starting a mediation meeting Tips for creating a working agenda Ways to assess the intensity of a conflict Guidance on designing a conflict resolution plan How to work with Human Resources Pearls of wisdom from professional mediators
Steel yourself, your career, and your business against future threats with effective collaborationFrom Me to We shows business decision makers how the ability to effectively collaborate for mutual commercial benefit is the solution to future-proofing a business. Smashing the myth of the "Me Economy," this insightful guide explains the model of Commercial Collaboration and the mindset and think-space it requires. Expanding upon Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In" premise, this book emphasizes the need for continuous professional evolution and effort, and describes why women hold an important role in effecting change. Ideas are illustrated with examples, and backed by sector-specific research and interviews with business leaders who have seen real-world results of effective business collaboration. The Seven ReConnect Principles outline methods of realizing change, providing readers a way forward that will future-proof themselves, their careers, and their businesses.Collaboration isn't just a soft skill that's nice to have - it's a vital business practice that affects the bottom line. As the way we do business continues to evolve, collaboration is becoming ever more crucial to steeling an organization against the threats of tomorrow. From Me to We is a practical handbook for more robust business strategy.* Learn the key principles at the heart of Commercial Collaboration* Discover the value of trusting others in business relationships* Become authentically invested in the "We" space* Gain the tools to open up to a smarter, savvier way of business thinkingBusiness leaders and entrepreneurs have the complex responsibility of constant strategic thinking. If those finely tuned minds can be brought together for mutual benefit, the possibilities expand and the rewards can be dramatically amplified. From Me to We helps leaders drive better business, armored against future threats.
Jim, Barry and Michael have produced a truly enjoyable read in an Australasian context. Through a wealth of real-world examples and thorough research, they identify universal leadership practices that will be of value to all managers, from CEO to the front line, who want to take on new challenges or refresh their approach to achieve more. --Josh Bayliss, CEO, Virgin Group (Worldwide) This book is important and reminds us that leaders need to bring out the best of themselves to bring out the best in others. Too often leaders forget the real purpose of leadership and get lost in the details and data. The authors succinctly show the way for leaders to get extraordinary things done in Australasia. --Luke Sayers, CEO, PwC Australia and Vice Chairman, PwC Asia CREATE A GREAT WORKPLACE AND AN ENERGISED TEAM Extraordinary Leadership in Australia and New Zealand describes The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership(R), giving you a data-driven framework for bringing out the best in your team. You'll learn how you can make a difference, regardless of your place in the organisation. Drawn from empirical data of over 75000 Australian and New Zealand workers, this book shows how great leadership works here and in 28 countries around the world, with case studies and interviews that illustrate the Five Practices in action. This is your personal guidebook to becoming the leader you've always wanted to be: boost credibility by modelling shared values articulate a common purpose and communicate your vision absorb lessons from past experiences enable your team to do great work recognise, reward, and build a spirit of community. Extraordinary Leadership in Australia and New Zealand provides an action plan for improving your team and organisation.
discover human-centred leadership and be the best leader you can be Humanise challenges you to grow your leadership potential and impact the world for good. Through Human-Centred Leadership you will learn which qualities and attributes you need to follow in the footsteps of Mandela and Gandhi and become an influential and empathetic leader. Author Anthony Howard has interviewed over 150 of the world's top shapers and influencers to develop the framework, philosophies and principles that will help guide you to: understand the moral and technological challenges facing today's leaders create a long-term outlook that underpins your organisation's sustainability discover your purpose and foster virtues that will help you achieve it influence others by building meaningful, person-to-person relationships become a Human-Centred Leader who makes a lasting impact on the world. Human-Centred Leaders such as Gandhi, King, Mother Teresa, and Mandela changed the 20th Century. Read Humanise and learn how you can be a Human-Centred Leader who changes the 21st Century.
LEARN TO LOVE YOUR MORTGAGE! Property and debt go together like fish and chips, but many Australians don't realise how important the right mortgage is to a property's financial success. When it's time to make a deal, the right debt structure is as critical as the quality of the real estate. Mortgages Made Easy shows you the 8 steps you need to effectively structure and use debt to purchase a home or investment property. In his trademark reader-friendly style, best-selling author Bruce Brammall tells you how to get the right mortgage and make it work for you. This is your must-read book on mortgages. Inside you'll learn: how to choose the best mortgage for your particular situation why the right debt can improve your property purchase how to start thinking like a property investor what you must know for the purchase process how to structure your loans to maximum financial advantage. Debt is simply a tool, and Mortgages Made Easy will help you wield it like an expert to make your dream of property ownership and wealth creation a reality...sooner.
Learn to: Set up and run your self-managed super fund Create and monitor your SMSF investment portfolio Generate and run a pension from your super fund Plan for a tax-free retirement Taking control of your super is easier than you think Everyone wants to create a comfortable retirement, but navigating the ever-changing superannuation rules is enough to make anyone's head spin. Luckily, DIY Super For Dummies, 3rd Australian Edition, is packed with everything you need to confidently set up and manage your own self-managed super fund. Get your super working for you with this essential guide. Sort out your super needs -- decide if DIY super is right for you, understand how super works, and figure out your retirement target and how to make it happen Your DIY super start-up kit -- navigate the steps to SMSF start-up, including becoming the boss of your super It's your super money -- create an investment strategy and portfolio for your SMSF that creates wealth for your retirement Be a retirement superstar -- enjoy tax-free super benefits and pay no tax on your investment earnings Make the right super decisions -- develop a hassle-free plan for your financial future by being well-informed about your SMSF Open the book and find: Tips to work out how much money you need for a comfortable retirement Where to get the right DIY super information How to set up and successfully run a SMSF Guidance on making super contributions Super's special investment rules you need to know Help with paying a tax-free pension from your super fund How your SMSF can help you look after your family
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