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Great leaders are constantly moving, making and learning from mistakes, and growing. Greatness involves constant and painful self-awareness, discovery, and improvement. Of course, each one is cut from a different cloth. But ALL of them share a few things in common. The growing body of literature that offers effective leadership strategies has given others the keys to adopt these themselves, one way or another. In “Modern Leadership Lessons From the World’s Greatest”, you will discover timeless qualities of 8 extraordinary leaders and how to develop these game-changing skills in yourself.

From a European-Western perspective, much of what is related to the state of Japan, including its history and culture and the people who live there, seems not only foreign, but also in some ways inaccessible and incomprehensible. Those who do not deal with it explicitly often have no connection to Japan at all. This, of course, is also true of Japanese mythology. In contrast to Greco-Roman or Nordic-Germanic mythology, the level of knowledge about it in the West is rather low.

Are you also tired of going to work every day just to try to make the time pass quickly? Putting all your strength and energy into your job every day, just hoping to go home soon? That's how it is for a large number of people, even those who have actually focused their job selection on finding something that matches their interests. Of course, this can make life very difficult; after all, working is an activity we spend almost our entire lives doing, as it ensures our financial survival. If you find yourself in this suffering that seems hopeless, you have chosen the right book.

"Man is a creature of habit." You have certainly heard this proverb somewhere before. Well, the meaning of the proverb is that man likes to repeat exactly what proves to be good for him. Knowing about the consequences of nicotine consumption and the health benefits you can expect once you quit smoking, you will become an expert in this field. However, the most important part is practical tips and exercises that will help you become the conqueror of your addiction and move your habits in a different direction.

Starting from the two iconic dates of 753 BC (according to legend, the founding of Rome) and 476 AD (the deposition of the last Western Roman emperor Romulus Augustulus), the history of the Roman Empire spans more than 1200 years. This was not only a long period of time, but also an eventful one - after all, the inhabitants of the city on the Tiber River conquered an empire that, at its greatest expansion in 116 AD, encompassed most of Europe as well as parts of North Africa and Asia Minor.

You've probably already realized that storytelling is ubiquitous today and that it's hard to imagine marketing without it. In this guide, you will first get an overview of what storytelling actually is and why it is an important part of a successful marketing strategy. In addition, you will learn in the theory section how a classic story is structured, to what extent this structure can be integrated into business practice and what alternatives there are.

You work 40 hours a week and hardly have time for sports activities or other experiences in nature? You are constantly under pressure and can actually only really switch off and do something on trips? But you want to change this and finally break out of your comfort zone? Then this guide is the ideal way to put your plan into practice. Most people these days are far too comfortable to go outside and experience something and are always inventing excuses instead of really daring to do something for once.

Ever wondered what separates those who thrive under pressure from those who crumble? Discover the secrets to unlocking unshakable mental toughness and become unstoppable in every facet of your life!

Have you ever wondered what lies beneath human behavior? Do you want to understand what truly motivates people, even when their intentions are unclear? "How to Analyze People with Dark Psychology" is your essential guide to unveiling the mysteries of the human psyche. This book equips you with the tools to read people and protect yourself from manipulation and deceit.

Most people in our society can read, but only a few can do it efficiently and quickly. With the help of this book, I would like to try to introduce you to speed reading. This popular reading trend inspires with methods that are supposed to enable you to read up to three times as fast - with little practice and effort. Does this idea sound just right for your life and have you always dreamed of being able to read faster? Then this book is ideal for you. You will learn various techniques and methods for reading faster and how to use them through exercises.

The fundamental goal of any company is to increase the value of the business for shareholders. Whether you want to get a great response to a newspaper or magazine ad, a direct sales letter or a website, you need to be clear about the following basic fact: "What is it that makes your business stand out?" An important and frequently used marketing communication tool is the sales letter. It can build your customer base and increase your sales.

Anyone confronted with the diagnosis of "leaky gut syndrome" will probably quickly realize during their own research that the subject is relatively complex. But why is it actually so? "Leaky gut syndrome" refers to a condition in which the mucous membrane of our intestines is permeable at the microscopic level, but unfortunately not only for nutrients and other molecules important for bodily functions, but also for substances that should actually have been excreted with bowel movements, including pathogens and toxins such as alcohol.

In this book I would like to introduce you to the wonderful topic of dream journeys for children. In a world full of stress and hectic, we are all grateful for a little distraction and a little relaxation for in between. It's not just us adults who feel this way, our children also need some time out from the stresses of everyday life every now and then. Because of their openness to fantasy and creativity, children are particularly good at immersing themselves in a fantasy world. As parents, you can take advantage of this ability and create a dream trip together as a special family time.

Do you feel drained in your job? Do your students make your life hell? Do you find it hard to get up in the morning because you dread the school day? Then this book can help you. The job of a teacher is not easy. Disruptions and provocative students can significantly complicate your school day and rob you of any fun in teaching. Especially in this professional field, the danger of burnout should not be underestimated. You may already be at a point where you are thinking about throwing in the towel. But it doesn't have to be that way. Embark on a journey that will bring you effective change.

Do you need to give a talk or presentation for your work, school or studies? Whether it is a short presentation or a longer lecture in the context of a seminar - the conditions are the same. You are not one of those people who can speak without any fear in front of other people and deliver your presentation eloquently and confidently? On the contrary, are you nervous and have the feeling that you won't be able to get a word in edgewise? The good news is that speaking in front of other people can be learned! This guidebook deals with the basics of interpersonal communication.

This book is intended for readers who are looking for an introduction to the confusing diversity of German literature. The chronological order chosen is best suited for this purpose because, in contrast to topic- or genre-oriented ordering procedures, it shows a genesis and traces the genealogy of German literature. The fact that Goethe's novel Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre would most likely have looked completely different without Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen's Simplicissimus can be shown most easily and effectively in the context of a chronologically presented journey through time.

In this book you will learn about relaxation and its counterpart, tension - or stress. These terms are on everyone's lips today, but often we don't even know what we are really talking about or complaining about - and what can get us out of our, often unconsciously and self-created, stressful situations and help us in the long run to a relaxed and easy-going everyday life.

There are people who have a precise plan of how they will consistently achieve their goals and leave no doubt whatsoever that they will actually do it. They don't let anything stop them, neither unforeseen setbacks nor other obstacles. They find a solution to every problem and grow from the challenges they face. Other people, on the other hand, have none of these qualities and therefore quickly feel overwhelmed or unable to rise to a situation in the first place. Now we come to the question, what is the crucial difference between them? The answer is mental strength.

If you are reading this book, then you have probably come across a very common problem in our time - you are "lost". Not in the physical sense, of course. You have lost one of man's abilities as a superior biological being: mental clarity. How did you come to this? Let me guess: you are tired of the flow of information hitting our brains from everywhere, or maybe your job involves mental work and you can literally feel yourself being mentally overwhelmed, or something has gone wrong in your personal life. How do you feel? Tiredness is the first thing that comes to mind.

Have you ever sat in front of a blank page after you've resolved to finally draw something again and you simply have no idea what to draw? Your head is suddenly empty, even though you've just been thinking about all the things you absolutely mustn't forget and wondering why your neighbor is vacuuming so early again. You've probably wondered why other people around you have so many original ideas and always have a solution for everything. These people don't let problems get them down and it seems as if they perceive the world differently; more positively and imaginatively.