What Got You Here Won't Get You There


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Your hard work is paying off. You are doing well in your field. But there is something standing between you and the next level of achievement. That something may just be one of your own annoying habits.Perhaps one small flaw - a behaviour you barely even recognise - is the only thing that's keeping you from where you want to be. It may be that the very characteristic that you believe got you where you are - like the drive to win at all costs - is what's holding you back. As this book explains, people often do well in spite of certain habits rather than because of them-and need a "to stop" list rather than one listing what "to do". Marshall Goldsmith's expertise is in helping global leaders overcome their unconscious annoying habits and become more successful. His one-on-one coaching comes with a six-figure price tag - but in this book you get his great advice for much less. Recently named as one of the world's five most-respected executive coaches by Forbes, he has worked with over 100 major CEOs and their management teams at the world's top businesses. His clients include corporations such as Goldman Sachs, Glaxo SmithKline, Johnson and Johnson and GE.




Learn Unlearn Relearn: How to Live the Life You Desire Through the Transformation of Your Beliefs and Behaviours


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There comes a time when we all aim for a better life than we are currently living. We know, hope and believe there is something better for us to experience but with every attempt to change our current reality, we fail dismally.Could the problem be you? Could the problem be the dream? Could the problem be the company you keep? Just where exactly is the incongruence?After years of study and experimenting, Tafadzwa Makombe who is a qualified Chartered Accountant, entrepreneur, transformational coach and Neuro-linguistic programmer has realised the answer lies in changing your subconscious.You can learn all the neat tricks taught to you from motivational speakers or inspirational books. Most of the time however, these are not good enough to ensure permanent change. A change that will ensure your dreams, goals and ambitions edge towards you consistently.True transformation lies in the subconscious and when you can change your subconscious, you will change your current circumstances.If you are interested in true change, then this is the book that will bring that about for you.Here is what others who have read the book have had to say: "In Learn. Unlearn. Relearn, you are encouraged to face your fears, anxieties, and challenges head-on. Tafadzwa provides practical steps and tools on how to face your fears and ultimately how to live your best life. There is nothing more powerful than knowing who you are and what you are capable of. We are gods and have the innate ability and potential to create and live the life of our dreams. Tafadzwa provides insight on how to unlearn all negative and limiting beliefs, relearn new positive and empowering beliefs, and to use these tools to live your best life. With her book, Tafadzwa awakens the god in you!" - Tumelo Matlala, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur "Remember that a great future does not require a great past!'These words have transformed mylife! I am happy that I read this book because I have learnt so much about myself and about conquering my mind. I can now live my BEST life. I feel empowered by this journey of learning, unlearning, and re-learning. I truly appreciate Tafadzwa's practical steps to achieving goals, overcoming fear and anxiety and most of all being consistent. Her conversational style makes the book easy to read, real, and relatable." - Malebo Maloka CA (SA) "I'm so glad to have read such a book which unpacked so much about my brain that I did not know about - so mind-blowing!I came to the awareness that I have a big part of my brain called the subconscious mind which affects the outcome of what I do and attract in life, and that I can train my brain to focus on the positive and attract exactly that. Thank you to Tafadzwa for writing such a powerful mind-changing book which I read at a time when I was going through a difficult transition in my life but needed to stay positive and not lose focus. Now I live life being more aware and careful about what I focus on as that is exactly what I will attract." - Malamba Masindi "I love how the book not only speaks of but has actual exercisesthatone can consistently do to make sure they are living a fulfillinglife. You are truly the architect of your own life and no limiting beliefs should ever hinder one from living the greatlife they are destined to live." - Nomfundo Ntuli - Payroll Professional "This book is amazing, intriguing, and the mind map of our lives! A concise, powerful read." - Mandla Mark Mthombeni Ka Dlamini"This book came at a perfect stage of my life. I recently changed jobs and shortly after the national COVID lockdown started. It gave me a better perspective on how to view and tackle obstacles that came with the new role. It assisted me in dealing with the imposter syndrome experienced in the first few months and I really appreciate the timing of it. Much appreciated Tafadzwa." - Snegugu Vilakazi CA (SA




Learn to Unlearn to Relearn


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Relearning to Teach


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Relearning to Teach challenges the seemingly complex teaching profession and the various initiatives, strategies and ideas that are regularly suggested. It explores how teaching methods are used without a clear understanding of why, which leads to ineffective teaching that is believed to work – but ultimately doesn’t. Cutting through the clutter of conventional teacher guidance, David Fawcett tackles myths head on, sharing the latest research and explaining how this will look translated to a classroom environment. The book breaks down the complexities of teaching into manageable chunks and offers practical advice on how to take charge of your own CPD to become a more reflective and successful practitioner. Focusing on what’s most relevant and helpful to build effective teaching practice and self-improvement it raises key questions such as: • Is lesson planning just a box ticking exercise? • Why do students remember in lessons, but forget in tests? • Is asking more questions beneficial? • Is feedback actually worth it? Relearning to Teach is a must read for all teachers looking to pinpoint the why of teaching methods and to gain an understanding of the reasons why various pedagogies are used within the classroom.




From Smart to Wise


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A fresh and timely approach to nurturing wise, resilient, and flexible leadership in a world of growing complexity Leaders tend to obstinately stick to the leadership style that brought them most success in the past, usually one of two extreme styles: functional leadership that focuses on operational excellence or smart leadership that focuses on growth. When a leader's focus is too functional, the organization becomes introverted and can focus too much on bottom-line profitability while missing out on top-line growth opportunities. But when leaders focus too much on smart leadership, the organization may experience quick growth but lose its effectiveness quickly. From Smart to Wise offers a new approach that balances the two styles to achieve a form of wise leadership that is both functional and smart. Drawing on inspiring real-life stories of historical and contemporary wise leaders such as Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, and even Mahatma Gandhi, the authors identify six characteristics of wise leaders and offer a practical framework to help readers develop their own style of wise leadership. A timely and innovative approach to leadership Written by noted speakers who conduct dozens of keynote speeches and workshops, training thousands of people annually




The Coach Model for Christian Leaders


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A practical guide to the leadership skills you need to solve problems, reach goals, and develop others into leaders themselves. The COACH Model® is a radically different approach to leading people. Rather than provide answers, leaders ask questions to draw out what God has already put into others. ICF Professional Certified Coach and speaker Keith Webb teaches Christian leaders how to create powerful conversations to assist others to solve their own problems, reach goals, and develop their own leadership skills in the process. Whether leaders are working with employees, teenagers, or a colleague living in another city, they’ll find powerful tools and techniques to increase leadership effectiveness. Based on first-hand experience and taught around the world, The COACH Model for Christian Leaders is packed with stories and illustrations that bring the principles and practice to life and transform leaders’ conversations into powerful results.




Learning How to Learn


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A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subject--based on one of the world's most popular online courses and the bestselling book A Mind for Numbers A Mind for Numbers and its wildly popular online companion course "Learning How to Learn" have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with. Fans often wish they'd discovered these learning strategies earlier and ask how they can help their kids master these skills as well. Now in this new book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first--the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. This book explains: Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process How to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box Why having a poor memory can be a good thing The value of metaphors in developing understanding A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating Filled with illustrations, application questions, and exercises, this book makes learning easy and fun.




Art of Unlearning


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The Myth of Experience


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Experience is a great teacher . . . except when it isn't. In this groundbreaking guide, learn how the past can deceive and limit us -- and how healthy skepticism can build a better world. Our personal experience is key to who we are and what we do. We judge others by their experience and are judged by ours. Society venerates experience. From doctors to teachers to managers to presidents, the more experience the better. It's not surprising then, that we often fall back on experience when making decisions, an easy way to make judgements about the future, a constant teacher that provides clear lessons. Yet, this intuitive reliance on experience is misplaced. In The Myth of Experience, behavioral scientists Emre Soyer and Robin Hogarth take a transformative look at experience and the many ways it deceives and misleads us. From distorting the past to limiting creativity to reducing happiness, experience can cause misperceptions and then reinforce them without our awareness. Instead, the authors argue for a nuanced approach, where a healthy skepticism toward the lessons of experience results in more reliable decisions and sustainable growth. Soyer and Hogarth illustrate the flaws of experience -- with real-life examples from bloodletting to personal computers to pandemics -- and distill cutting-edge research as a guide to decision-making, as well as provide the remedies needed to improve our judgments and choices in the workplace and beyond.




Unlearn: Let Go of Past Success to Achieve Extraordinary Results


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A transformative system that shows leaders how to rethink their strategies, retool their capabilities, and revitalize their businesses for stronger, longer-lasting success.There’s a learning curve to running any successful business. But when leaders begin to rely on past achievements or get stuck in old thinking and practices that no longer work, they need to take a step back—and unlearn. This innovative and actionable framework from executive coach Barry O’Reilly shows leaders how to break the cycle and move away from once-useful mindsets and behaviors that were effective in the past but are no longer relevant in the current business climate and may now stand in the way of success.With this simple but powerful three-step system, leaders can: 1. Unlearn the behaviors and mindsets that keep them and their businesses from moving forward. 2. Relearn the skills, strategies, and innovations that are transforming the world every day. 3. Break through old habits and thinking by opening up to new ideas, perspectives, and resources. Good leaders know they need to continuously learn. But great leaders know when to unlearn the past to succeed in the future. This book shows them the way.