Bøger af Steve Gladis

Murders cast a pall over the playground of the powerful, rich, and famous.Murders in peak tourist season are enough to drain the lifeblood from any beach town—none more so than the elite playground of Rehoboth Beach. When the mayor and police chief are confronted with two grisly murders, they enlist the help of local residents and retired FBI agents Chris Gordon and Vic Thompson to catch the killer. But every clue leads to more questions than answers. Outside help causes tension on the force, and Chris and Vic find themselves once again battling the inter-agency drama they thought they’d left behind. As the case makes national news and the pressure continues to rise, they begin to suspect that Rehoboth is just the tip of a gruesome iceberg. Can they stop the killer before he strikes again?Perfect for fans of James Patterson and Gregg Olsen, THE MANIPULATION PROJECT is a thrilling mystery that keeps readers guessing to the very end.

Positive Leadership: The Game Changer at Work provides key research-based principles that will help you be a more effective leader. The first part of the book, "The Concept," gathers some of the best positive psychology research available and reads like a Harvard Business Review article. The second part, "The Story," is a leadership fable about a homeless, former business executive who attempts to climb back into society after a shocking body blow to his life. The research and the story together make a memorable read. Editorial Reviews and Endorsements key thought leaders: Marshall Goldsmith, Tom Rath, Dan Pink, Tony BinghamForeword by Marshall Goldsmith, the world's most influential leadership thinker: ".... If you lead one person or 1,000, you'll want to read this book [Positive Leadership] as quickly as you can and pass it on to someone you care about."New York Times Bestselling Author Tom Rath: "If you want to lead people toward a better future, start with this book."Daniel Pink, author of To Sell is Human, Drive, and A Whole New Mind: "Steve Gladis has done a spectacular job of combining the science of positive affect with a story that brings that science to life. Positive Leadership is a smart and sensible game plan for game changers of every kind." Tony Bingham, CEO of The American Society of Training and Development: "Positive Leadership is a must-read for anyone who wants to positively impact the culture, and ultimately the success, of an organization."

Self-Leadership: Become the CEO of Your Own Career takes a unique approach to the self-improvement genre, delivering a wealth of practical advice through a blend of well-crafted fiction and a structured, in-depth analysis of the key concepts explored in the narrative, specifically professional development. Two logical sections, "The Story" and "The Lesson," first introduce readers to a series of characters all grappling with questions of how to break out of their respective ruts and improve their lives. The characters are authentic and highly relatable, and readers will have no trouble identifying with the various struggles they encounter. The next section, "The Lesson," provides discussion questions and additional resources that will help readers apply these techniques and strategies in their everyday lives.

Smile. Breathe. Listen: The 3 Mindful Acts for LeadersThis book is for leaders at any level of the organization, who care about being the best leaders they can be. Written to be read in a one-hour, single sitting, this fast-read book focuses on the science around 3 mindful acts-smiling, breathing, and listening-which make leaders more fully present, aware, and thoughtful. Based on the science associated with these simple but powerful acts, this book explains how to execute each act. In fact, there are specific ways for leaders to smile, to breathe, and to listen. Written in clear and plain language, the research is also supplemented with a case study that demonstrates the impact of these 3 mindful acts. This book is a fast-read for both new and experienced leaders who want to add 3 powerful tools to their leadership toolbox.

As a new leader, you, no doubt, want to leave your mark. The problem is, there is no single guidebook or game plan for leaders-new or experienced- to follow, especially in uncertain economic times like these. This fills in that gap with a modern leadership fable about a leader who tries to drive his team to achieve corporate sales goals and make a difference.

This book is an indispensable reference for managers and executives who find themselves in the unfamiliar and often frightening position of having to give a public presentation. It is a compendium of tips that will help any manager learn the survival tactics of public speaking. A simple, quick read, based on the accepted theory and practice of rhetoric, it is also a confidence builder that will help any manager begin to overcome anxiety over public speaking.