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In times of intense stress and anxiety, readers want instant relief. In Breathe in Calm, a neuroscientist and yoga expert teaches readers how to identify when anxiety is rising, and use calming tools-including yogic breathing, mindfulness, and acceptance-to actively soothe their nervous system and regulate their physical and emotional state.

A longtime broadcast journalist, ABC News correspondent, and business communication strategist shows how you can craft an honest and authentic response to any scandal, rather than try to deny it, and ultimately bolster your brand.In two decades as a television reporter, T. J. Winick covered many scandals. The biggest mistake he saw brands make was to try to make it go away by refusing to apologize, declining to comment, or going on the attack-anything to deflect attention. Often that kind of response becomes a scandal of its own. In his book, Winick argues instead for transparency, honesty, authenticity, and empathy. Handled correctly, the way you address an egregious violation of your standards can increase your reputation capital. It can remind people of what those standards are and how strongly you believe in them. Drawing on his intimate insider knowledge of the media, Winick addresses every conceivable aspect of how to respond to a scandal. He includes his Ten Crisis Commandments-universal dos and don'ts-and the seven qualities for an effective response. Using dozens of examples, he covers critical issues such as choosing when and how to apologize and when not to, creating a crisis communication plan and forming a response team, making the press your ally; choosing the right social media channel to deliver your message, navigating controversial social issues, and much more. Winick's experience covering brands in crisis and then defending them makes this book an invaluable resource. I have been both the hunter and the hunted, he writes. If you've built your reputation capital through years of living the ideals you espouse, this book will help you protect and defend it when that inevitable crisis strikes.

What can parents do to help their kids feel less anxious? In our increasingly uncertain world, helping children cultivate resilience is key. Written by pioneering experts in child psychology and anxiety, The Resilience Recipe offers parents of children ages 5 to 12 struggling with anxiety a proven-effective, evidence-based plan grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help kids build emotional resilience, manage the ups and downs of anxiety, worry less, approach life's challenges with confidence, and thrive in the face of modern stressors.

The stigma associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can make sufferers feel unworthy of receiving the treatment they need and deserve, and lead to harsh self-criticism and judgment. The Self-Compassion Workbook for OCD offers a mindful and compassionate approach for recovery from OCD, helping readers allow difficult thoughts, lean into fear, heal from shame, and revitalize their lives.

Should I, or shouldn't I? What if something goes horribly wrong? Anticipatory anxiety-the avoidance component of generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, and phobias-leads to chronic indecisiveness, procrastination, catastrophizing, and avoidance. From the authors of Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts, this liberating guide-grounded in proven-effective therapy modalities-shows readers how to face their fears, get unstuck, make decisions, and live a vital and engaged life.

What would your life be like if you committed to something larger than yourself? Find out in the newest book from global transformation thought leader Lynne Twist. How does one person make a difference in the world? People constantly seek to discover meaning in their lives, but as humans take on the challenges facing us in this decade and beyond, we're searching for it now more than ever. A Committed Life demonstrates the power of dedication that goes beyond the self and teaches how to live a committed life that enables you to draw on resources and capacities from your most authentic self. In five parts, Lynne Twist shows how to make and keep commitments, engage in individual and collective action, and discover ways to connect and collaborate to make a difference. By sharing stories and perspectives from her life, Twist reveals her unique experience as a thought leader and activist in multiple causes, from ending world hunger and protecting the Amazon rainforest to empowering women's leadership. The book presents the guiding principles that have enabled her own success and that turn inspiration into action for everyone.

An antiracist society starts with you. That's the message in this powerful-yet practical-handbook. Using evidence-based interventions and exercises, two psychologists and experts in race, identity, equity, and inclusion empower readers to make their own personal contribution to creating an antiracist society. By shifting thought patterns and behaviors to cultivate an antiracist mindset, readers can actively change their community-and the world-by changing themselves.

Ditch the negative mental habits that derail conversations and destroy projects, and discover a framework for forging authentic, enduring, and productive connections. We live in conversations like fish live in water-we're in them all the time, so we don't think about them much. As a result, we often find ourselves stuck in cyclical patterns of unproductive behaviors. We listen half-heartedly, react emotionally, and respond habitually, like we're on autopilot. This book is a practical guide for thoughtfully reflecting on conversations so we can avoid the common pitfalls that cause our relationships and work to go sideways. Chuck Wisner identifies four universal types of conversations and offers specific advice on maximizing the effectiveness of each: Storytelling-Investigate the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves and others Collaborative-Explore the way our stories and other people's stories interact Creative-See new possibilities and discover unforeseen solutions Commitment-Make promises we know we can keep These conversations unfold sequentially: our awareness of our and others' stories transforms our ability to listen and collaborate, which opens our thoughts to creative possibilities, guiding us toward mindful agreements. Our conversations-at home, at work, or in public-can be sources of pleasure and stepping-stones toward success, or they can cause pain and lead to failure. Wisner shows how we can form a connection from the very first conversation and keep our discourse positive and productive throughout any endeavor.

In an increasingly uncertain world, children need resilience building tools more than ever. This fun and engaging workbook offers simple activities for kids ages 7 to 12 who have been exposed to intense, frequent, or sustained stress. Young readers will learn skills grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and positive psychology to manage difficult emotions, find their strengths, and grow from challenges-so they can bounce back from stress and adversity, and thrive throughout their lives.

In our increasingly stressful world, it's easy for anyone to feel overwhelmed. But for people with depression, overwhelm can be devastating. Written by an all-star team of self-help experts and authors, this compilation gives readers quick relief for their worst depression symptoms. Readers will learn fast-acting techniques-grounded in mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and behavioral activation-to break free from negative thoughts and feelings, find motivation, and get back to living a full, productive life.

From the director of research at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS)-a nonprofit parapsychological research institute cofounded by former astronaut Edgar Mitchell-this groundbreaking guide explores the cutting-edge science behind channeling, and offers powerful tools to help readers hone their own abilities. Readers will learn how to identify their unique skills, process the channeled information they receive, and use these skills to make a positive impact on their lives-and the lives of others.

Cravings-those intense desires for certain substances or behaviors with the aim of feeling pleasure and satisfaction-are at the root of all addictive behaviors. Knowing how to manage cravings is the key to avoiding the pitfalls of addiction and staying firmly on the path to recovery. This book offers practical strategies to overcome cravings-from food and drugs to alcohol and smoking-using acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for a healthy, values-driven, and addiction-free life.

Many people with eating disorders also suffer from emotional overcontrol (OC). Based on more than twenty years of research, this breakthrough workbook offers skills grounded in radically open dialectical behavior therapy (RO DBT)-a proven-effective, transdiagnostic approach for treating OC disorders. With this workbook, readers will learn healthy coping skills, tips for building a solid support network and rich social connections, and strategies for staying on the path to recovery.

If your people know you care about them, they will move mountains. Employee engagement and loyalty expert Heather Younger outlines nine ways to manifest the radical power of caring support in the workplace. Heather Younger argues that if you are looking for increased productivity, customer satisfaction, or employee engagement, you need to care for your employees first. People will go the extra mile for leaders who show they are genuinely concerned not just with what employees can do but with who they are and can become. But while most leaders think of themselves as caring leaders, not all demonstrate that care in consistent ways. Your employees will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. Based on Younger's interviews with over eighty leaders for her podcast Leadership with Heart-including Howard Behar, former president of the Starbucks Coffee Company; Judith Scimone, senior vice president and chief talent officer at MetLife; Garry Ridge, CEO and chairman of the board of the WD-40 Company; and Shawnté Cox Holland, head of culture and engagement at Vanguard-this book outlines nine ways that leaders can make all employees feel included and cared for. She even provides access to a self-assessment so you can measure your progress as a caring leader. But this is not a cookie-cutter approach: just as Monet and Picasso expressed themselves very differently, each leader should express caring in his or her own unique, personal style. Younger takes an often nebulous, subjective concept and makes it concrete and actionable. Leaders have the power to change the lives of those they lead. They shouldn't just want to care, they should see caring as imperative for the success of their employees and their organization.

Our minds are hardwired to expect the worst, and these negative thinking habits can keep us feeling trapped and unable to experience true joy. In this friendly guide, life coach Amy Johnson outlines a no-willpower approach informed by ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience to help readers break the cycle of negative thinking, make peace with their inner critic, and experience more self-confidence and freedom.

In these increasingly difficult times, it's easy to get stuck in a cycle of negativity, cynicism, and unhappiness. Based on author Scott Glassman's A Happier You® wellness program, The Up Side teaches readers seven core positivity skills to rapidly short-circuit chronic rumination and pessimistic thinking. By reducing the frequency and intensity of negative thoughts about themselves, the world, and their future, readers will learn to break free from cynicism to feel more positive, happy, and resilient.

Written by anxiety expert Jennifer Shannon, The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens has already helped thousands of young readers calm their social fears and improve their lives. This fully revised and updated second edition includes essential skills for navigating social media, as well as self-compassion exercises for coping with criticism and ''social perfectionism.''

There's no one-size-fits-all treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD)-especially for people with coexisting conditions. BPD rarely occurs alone. In this guide, internationally recognized BPD expert Daniel J. Fox offers a breakthrough understanding of what he calls complex borderline personality disorder (C-BPD), a form of BPD that is complicated by the presence of comorbid conditions. With this book, readers will find a tailored approach to managing their symptoms based on the presence of coexisting conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and more.

In a world where the future is increasingly uncertain, it's easy to wallow in what-ifs. But over time, anxiety and worry can get in the way of living a full and meaningful life. In this fun, illustrated workbook, psychologist Jennifer Shannon presents a thirty-day anxiety-busting workout to help readers outsmart their anxious ''monkey mind'' and build the mental muscle it takes to face uncertainty with calm confidence!

But I made it just the way you like it. If you eat your broccoli, you'll grow up big and strong. No dessert unless you finish your dinner! Written by a dietician and mindful eating expert, End the Mealtime Meltdown serves up the familiar, yet largely unexamined phrases parents say to kids at mealtime, and shows readers that what they say to their kids can actually sabotage their efforts to instill healthy habits. With this practical guide, parents will find the communications skills they need to end conflict at the dinner table-for good.

For newcomers and upper management alike, leadership can be overwhelming and overcomplicated. By building core tenets of leadership around two key words for each chapter, Bill Treasurer simplifies the equation. Congratulations, new leader! You've joined the ranks during an exceptionally complicated time. Our current workplace climate is fraught with political divisions, economic disparities, and ever-shifting social dynamics. Leaders are managing remote teams across larger geographic distances and facing new roadblocks to onboarding, giving performance feedback, and nurturing healthy relationships. Leadership Two Words at a Time speaks directly to the plight of the new leader and is divided into three parts: Leading Yourself, Leading People, and Leading Work. Rather than overintellectualize the practice, Bill Treasurer breaks up the concept into essential and understandable learning nuggets-summed up by two-word headers-that provide the practical guidance and support that leaders often don't get. The result is time-tested wisdom that new leaders can grasp immediately and implement easily-and, with a little practice, master completely. Consider it a personal leadership playbook. This book gives you the basic building blocks to gain both competence and confidence, take on greater responsibility, and learn what it takes to be and stay a leader.

People who struggle with perfectionism often suffer from anxiety and internal anxious ''chatter,'' also known as the ''monkey mind.'' This mindset keeps them trapped in a cycle of fear, judgment, and self-doubt. In this fun and illustrated guide, psychologist and anxiety expert Jennifer Shannon presents a thirty-day workout to help readers break free from perfectionism, develop self-compassion, set realistic goals, and build the mental muscle and resilience needed to thrive in an imperfect world.

More than ever, teens are feeling the stress of academic pressure; high expectations from family, friends, and social media; and an increasingly uncertain future. In The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens, teen readers dealing with painful emotions and overwhelm will learn breathing skills rooted in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), so they can stay grounded, find calm, and shift out of bad moods quickly.

People who struggle with problem anger need quick tools they can use in the moment when faced with difficult situations or triggers. Instant Anger Management is a take-anywhere guide that provides effective and easy-to-learn strategies for dealing with anger on the spot. Using the quick cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions in this book, readers will also learn to better identify their triggers and balance their emotions-skills that will also help for long-term anger management.

Social anxiety is a serious-yet often overlooked-form of anxiety commonly experienced by teens. If left untreated, it can lead to a significantly increased risk of developing depression and even addiction in adulthood. In Social Anxiety Relief for Teens, Bridget Flynn Walker presents a five-step cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program to help teens gain confidence and stop living in fear of social situations.

By the winners of the Association for Talent Development's 2022 Thought Leader award! Prove your effectiveness to anyone-and achieve professional success-by adopting the same ROI methods and metrics that leading companies use. In an era of evidence-based inquiry, people need to be able to demonstrate the value of their projects credibly. But how do you do that when there isn't an obvious measure connected to the project, like increased sales? In their new book Patti and Jack Phillips, the cofounders of ROI Institute, show how you can adopt the same methodology used by more than 6,000 organizations in seventy countries to evaluate large institutional initiatives. By following their six-step process, you can build a case for any project, process, or intervention, even so-called soft programs. For example, the first case study in the book involves successfully demonstrating the effectiveness of chaplaincy in an intensive care unit. The authors explain how to link your project to a meaningful business outcome, make sure your project will actually influence that outcome, identify metrics that will show if you're making progress, collect and analyze data, and use the results to build support. This book includes extensive examples from a wide range of organizations: businesses, nonprofits, schools, law enforcement, and more. It provides diagnostic tools and supportive practices and even offers advice on how to find a positive interpretation for results that don't conform to your anticipated outcome. Answering the question Is it worth it? defines the ultimate value of any project. Using the methodology this book presents will keep your work relevant, your career on track, and your organization healthy.

Using a proven three-part framework, this book shows how anyone-from a CEO to frontline employee-can play a pivotal role in creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. Creating a diverse workplace needs to be an ongoing effort, not just the subject of occasional training. As Celeste Warren says, needed change won't take place unless all employees feel that they have a role to play in creating the culture they would like to see in their organization. Regardless of what position you hold, you have the ability to impact change and create a more inclusive environment. Anyone can commit to becoming an unofficial Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador in his or her organization. Warren offers a straightforward three-stage model: Become aware of your strengths, weaknesses, and conscious and unconscious biases. Take an inventory of your surroundings: what is getting in the way of there being an inclusive environment in your organization? Develop a personal action plan. Depending on your position, the actions you take can be as simple as consistently raising DEI-related issues in staff meetings or as far-reaching as leading an Employee Resource Group or developing a new hiring policy. In separate chapters, Warren offers specific advice for chief diversity and inclusion officers, C-suite leaders, first-line managers, human resources practitioners, and individual contributors. This book features examples, exercises, and practical tools that show you how to assess where your organization is at and develop a purpose and strategy that can make diversity a workplace reality.

Many teens who struggle with anger also struggle with anxiety-and their anxiety can actually drive their anger or make it worse. Using an approach rooted in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), When Anxiety Makes You Angry helps teen readers identify the anxiety beneath their outbursts, practice acceptance of difficult emotions-rather than fighting or trying to ignore them-and learn healthy coping and self-regulation skills.

A detailed framework for leaders to move past outdated workplace blame and shame strategies to cultivate resilient teams capable of facing adversity and setbacks confidently. Workplace finger-pointing stifles creativity, reduces productivity, and limits psychological safety. Although no one sets out to be judgmental, learning new habits is hard. Two experienced leadership and agilists coaches share a road-tested leadership model that continuously embraces humility and failure as part of the growth process to deliver results. By facilitating blame-free retrospective meetings, leaders chart a productive path forward. They amplify three essential motivators of purpose, autonomy, and co-intelligence within their team. Layered on with four resilience factors: inclusive collaboration, transparent power dynamics, collaborative learning, and embracing conflict. After applying these strategies, learning leaders will help their teams and themselves become more resilient and better equipped to handle any unexpected and challenging tasks that comes their way.