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Energy and Motivation, HBR Emotional Intelligence Series
EGP115Energy and Motivation: Push Through When Procrastination Calls Reignite Your Drive and Sustain High Performance at Work
“Energy and Motivation” explores a challenge every professional faces: why do some days feel productive and energized, while others are marked by burnout and distraction? This powerful volume from the Harvard Business Review Emotional Intelligence Series examines the psychological and emotional forces that influence engagement, focus, and productivity. Drawing on research in psychology, motivation science, and workplace performance, the authors explain how energy—not just time—is the real driver of consistent results. Through practical insights and evidence-based strategies, the book helps readers understand what drains motivation and how to restore it effectively.
Focus HBR Emotional Intelligence Series
EGP110Focus HBR Emotional Intelligence Series Mastering Attention to Lead, Perform, and Thrive in a Distracted World
“Focus HBR Emotional Intelligence Series explores why achieving deep, sustained focus is essential for both personal productivity and professional success. Daniel Goleman explains that concentration is not just about finishing tasks efficiently—it allows leaders to guide teams effectively, make clear decisions under uncertainty, and experience a heightened sense of fulfillment in their work. Yet modern life constantly challenges our attention, from notifications and office politics to everyday stressors.
Power and Impact, HBR Emotional Intelligence Series
EGP110Power and Impact Master Your Influence and Make a Lasting Difference in Every Interaction
“Power and Impact” explores how to wield both formal and informal power to achieve greater influence in professional and personal contexts. The book highlights that authority alone does not guarantee impact—informal power, earned through relationships, credibility, and strategic action, can be just as powerful. Readers learn how power affects emotions, decision-making, and behavior, and how to navigate these dynamics effectively. The book emphasizes self-awareness, ethical use of influence, and building meaningful connections to create value. Through examples and research from leading experts, it demonstrates how to respond to power abuses, amplify positive impact, and leave a memorable impression in any setting.
Purpose Meaning and Passion HBR Emotional Intelligence Series
EGP125Purpose Meaning and Passion : Find Your Purpose at Work Unlock Fulfillment and Motivation in Every Professional Moment
“Purpose Meaning and Passion” explores how to bring deeper fulfillment, engagement, and intrinsic motivation into your work life. In an ideal world, our careers would align perfectly with our values and passions, but many professionals find themselves in roles that feel uninspiring or disconnected from their personal mission. This book brings together research-backed insights and practical advice from leading experts, demonstrating how individuals and teams can discover purpose at work.
Virtual EI, HBR Emotional Intelligence Series
EGP120Virtual EI Master Emotional Intelligence in Remote and Hybrid Work Environments
“Virtual EI” explores how to cultivate, practice, and demonstrate emotional intelligence in virtual and hybrid workplaces. In today’s remote work landscape, leading teams, building trust, and running effective meetings presents unique challenges. This book shows how to make team members feel valued, ensure every voice is heard, and foster genuine connections despite physical distance. Drawing from the Harvard Business Review’s Emotional Intelligence series, it presents research-backed insights on how emotions influence professional interactions.
The Change Book
EGP120The Change Book: Fifty Models to Explain How Things Happen A Visual and Practical Guide to Understanding How Change Shapes the World
“The Change Book” presents fifty-two clear and engaging models that explain how change occurs in business, culture, technology, and everyday life. Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler build on their expertise from “The Decision Book” to deliver accessible, visually driven frameworks that make complex processes understandable. Each model combines a concise explanation with a visual representation, allowing readers to quickly grasp ideas about trends, business cycles, innovation, and human behavior.
The Question Book
EGP120The Question Book: What Makes You Tick? Discover Yourself Through Thought-Provoking Questions for Work, Life, and Motivation
“The Question Book: What Makes You Tick?” is a unique and engaging handbook designed to help readers explore their own motivations, preferences, and beliefs. Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler present a wide range of questions that cover both personal and professional aspects of life—from careers, finances, and responsibilities to relationships, personal fears, and values. There are no right or wrong answers; the goal is honesty and self-reflection. Readers can use this book as a personal journal or interact with colleagues, friends, or partners to gain deeper insights.
Tech-Life Balance
EGP140Tech-Life Balance: 101 Ways to Thrive in a Digital World Break Free from Digital Overload and Reclaim Focus, Wellbeing, and Real-Life Connection
“Tech-Life Balance” is a practical and uplifting guide designed to help readers reduce digital overwhelm and build healthier technology habits in a hyperconnected world. In an era where smartphones, social media, and constant notifications dominate daily life, this book offers 101 creative and actionable strategies to regain control. The core message is simple yet powerful: by using technology purposefully and mindfully, you can reduce stress, improve sleep, strengthen relationships, and boost productivity.
Critical Thinking, The Basics
EGP130Critical Thinking: The Basics A Clear and Practical Guide to Smarter Reasoning and Better Decision Making
“Critical Thinking: The Basics” offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the essential skills of clear reasoning and logical analysis. Drawing from philosophy, communication studies, and psychology, Stuart Hanscomb explains how critical thinking applies directly to everyday decision making in personal, professional, and civic life. The book highlights how poor reasoning leads to flawed judgments, while structured analysis improves clarity and confidence. Readers are guided through understanding arguments, reconstructing claims, evaluating evidence, and engaging in constructive dialogue.
Just Your Type
EGP150Just Your Type: Create the Relationship You’ve Always Wanted Using the Secrets of Personality Type Unlock the Power of Personality Psychology to Build Deeper, Stronger Relationships
“Just Your Type” reveals how understanding personality type can transform your love life and help you build the relationship you have always wanted. Instead of blaming gender differences, Barbara Barron-Tieger and Paul D. Tieger explain that personality psychology plays the central role in how couples communicate, argue, connect, and express affection. Why does the quiet partner struggle to share feelings? Why does the social butterfly seem to flirt effortlessly? Why does one person crave order while the other thrives in spontaneity? Through clear explanations and practical relationship examples, the authors show how natural personality preferences influence behavior, expectations, and emotional needs.
Raising Your Spirited Child
EGP200Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic
Practical Strategies to Support and Nurture Your Highly Sensitive and Strong-Willed Child
Raising Your Spirited Child offers parents a compassionate and practical guide for understanding and supporting children who are more intense, sensitive, perceptive, persistent, and energetic than their peers. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka explains that these so-called “difficult” or “strong-willed” traits are actually strengths that, when properly guided, can lead to resilience, creativity, and success in adulthood. Drawing from the latest research in temperament, neurobiology, and child development, the book provides strategies for managing challenging behaviors while nurturing the child’s inherent gifts.
Say What You Mean
EGP150Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication Communicate Clearly, Listen Deeply, and Build Compassionate Relationships
“Say What You Mean” offers a practical roadmap for improving communication through a combination of mindfulness and nonviolent communication (NVC). Oren Jay Sofer presents a proven method to make conversations both easier and more effective, helping individuals express themselves clearly while truly understanding others. The book explains how human conflict often arises not from ill intent but from unmet needs and unrecognized strategies for addressing them.
The Gift of Failure
EGP125The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed Empowering Children Through Resilience, Responsibility, and Real-Life Lessons
“The Gift of Failure” explores a transformative approach to parenting by emphasizing the value of allowing children to experience setbacks and challenges. Jessica Lahey argues that overprotective parenting, though well-intentioned, often undermines children’s confidence and limits their ability to develop problem-solving skills. Using research, real-life examples, and her experience as a teacher, Lahey shows how children grow into resilient, self-reliant adults when parents step back and allow natural consequences to guide learning.
Type Talk
EGP135Type Talk: The 16 Personality Types That Determine How We Live, Love, and Work
Discover Your Psychological Type and Unlock Better Relationships, Communication, and Success
“Type Talk” introduces readers to a scientifically validated personality framework based on the groundbreaking work of Carl Gustav Jung and the widely used Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Through an engaging and accessible method called Typewatching, Otto Kroeger and Janet M. Thuesen help readers understand why they think, feel, and behave the way they do—and why others may act completely differently.
By answering simple yet revealing questions about social energy, decision-making, information processing, and lifestyle preferences, readers begin a journey of self-discovery rooted in psychology and personal development.
Unwired, Gaining Control over Addictive Technologies
EGP125Unwired: Gaining Control over Addictive Technologies Breaking Free from the Grip of Screens and Reclaiming Your Time
Unwired: Gaining Control over Addictive Technologies addresses one of the most urgent challenges of modern life: technology addiction. Gaia Bernstein explores how our society has become dependent on digital devices, revealing that many users struggle to disconnect despite their best intentions. Rather than placing blame on individuals, the book shifts accountability to the corporations that design addictive platforms and algorithms. Drawing parallels with the tobacco and food industries, Bernstein highlights the role of government regulation and legal frameworks in curbing harmful technology practices.
The Reality Slap, How to Find Fulfilment When Life Hurts
EGP175The Reality Slap: Finding Peace and Fulfillment When Life Hurts
The Reality Slap explores the unavoidable challenges and painful events that life often delivers, whether sudden or gradual. Russ Harris presents the concept of the “reality slap”—moments of shock, loss, disappointment, or emotional pain that disrupt our sense of security and control. Using principles of acceptance and commitment therapy, this book shows readers that while suffering is inevitable, it is possible to respond with resilience, clarity, and purpose.
How Life Works
EGP110How Life Works Discover the Principles That Shape Your Happiness, Success, and Relationships
“How Life Works” is an insightful guide that explores the hidden patterns behind everyday experiences and life’s recurring challenges. Andrew Matthews helps readers understand why the same situations often repeat, why bills seem to arrive all at once, and why some people always seem to thrive while others struggle.
This book emphasizes that life’s outcomes are less about what you know or who you know, and more about how you feel, think, and respond. Through humor, practical examples, and relatable stories, Matthews shows readers how to approach love, work, and personal growth in a way that aligns with their values and emotions. By understanding these fundamental principles, readers can cultivate resilience, happiness, and meaningful connections in every area of life.
Happiness Now
EGP110Happiness Now!
Happiness Now! delivers a powerful yet simple message: happiness is not the absence of problems—it is the ability to remain positive despite them. In this uplifting guide, Andrew Matthews explains that waiting for life to become perfect before choosing happiness only delays fulfillment. Instead, he encourages readers to shift perspective, adjust attitudes, and take responsibility for their reactions to life’s challenges.
Follow Your Heart
EGP110Follow Your Heart: Finding Purpose in Your Life and Work
Follow Your Heart is a practical and uplifting guide to discovering meaning in both life and career. In this inspiring book, Andrew Matthews delivers clear, actionable advice blended with humor and relatable storytelling. His central message is simple yet powerful: lasting change begins within. Rather than focusing on transforming the world around us, Matthews emphasizes personal growth, self-awareness, and inner responsibility as the true path to fulfillment.
Do the Hard Things First
EGP125Do the Hard Things First: How to Win Over Procrastination and Master the Habit of Doing Difficult Work
Do the Hard Things First is a practical productivity guide designed to help readers break free from procrastination and regain control of their time and energy. In this action-oriented book, Scott Allan provides a structured approach to eliminating delay habits, overcoming negative self-talk, and building the discipline required to tackle challenging tasks head-on.
The book addresses the chaos and anxiety that result from postponing important responsibilities and offers a step-by-step system to reverse self-sabotaging behavior. Allan emphasizes the importance of focusing on high-impact tasks, managing distractions, and building a resilient mindset. Through practical exercises and mental conditioning strategies, readers learn how to rewire their thinking patterns, prioritize effectively, and strengthen their work ethic.
Being A Happy Teen
EGP115Being a Happy Teen Practical Wisdom and Strategies for Enjoying Life and Building Confidence
Being a Happy Teen is a guide designed to help adolescents navigate the challenges of growing up while cultivating happiness, confidence, and self-awareness. Andrew Matthews uses humor, relatable examples, and straightforward advice to show teens that their mindset and daily choices significantly influence how they feel and respond to life’s situations. The book emphasizes the importance of positive thinking, effective communication, managing emotions, and building strong relationships.
Meditation For Fidgety Skeptics
EGP135Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-To Book A Practical, Science-Based Guide to Mindfulness for Busy and Skeptical Minds
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics is a humorous yet deeply practical guide that makes mindfulness accessible to even the most skeptical or restless individuals. ABC News anchor Dan Harris shares his personal journey from panic attacks on live television to becoming a vocal advocate for meditation, showing that anyone can benefit from these practices. Alongside meditation teacher Jeff Warren, Harris travels across the United States to uncover why people struggle to meditate, breaking down common misconceptions and excuses.
The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need
EGP140The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need
The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need is a practical and relatable handbook designed to help students replace last-minute panic with smart, effective preparation. Written by Jade Bowler, the book addresses a familiar cycle: months of procrastination followed by intense, stressful cramming that often feels unproductive. Instead of relying on ineffective habits like endlessly highlighting textbooks, Bowler introduces structured, research-based study strategies that actually improve retention and performance.
The Productivity Project
EGP140The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy
A Year of Experiments Reveals How to Maximize Productivity Without Burning Out
The Productivity Project is a compelling and practical guide to improving how you manage your time, attention, and energy. Chris Bailey, a productivity expert, spent an entire year conducting personal experiments to uncover what truly drives performance and focus. From living in near isolation for ten days to limiting smartphone use to one hour a day, and even extending his workweek to 90 hours, Bailey meticulously tracked how these challenges affected his output and well-being. His findings reveal that productivity is not about working harder, but about working smarter:
HBR Guide to Unlocking Creativity
EGP125HBR Guide to Unlocking Creativity Master Innovation and Harness Creative Potential for Breakthrough Results
HBR Guide to Unlocking Creativity provides practical strategies to help individuals and teams think more creatively and drive innovation. Creativity is the foundation of progress, yet many organizations inadvertently suppress it through rigid structures and outdated processes. This guide demonstrates how to cultivate an environment where ideas can flourish and shows readers how to actively participate in the creative process.
The Code of the Extraordinary Mind
EGP130The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 10 Unconventional Laws to Redefine Your Life and Succeed On Your Own Terms
The Code of the Extraordinary Mind challenges you to question everything you know and discard the beliefs that hold you back. Vishen Lakhiani presents a framework to retrain your mind and break free from conventional limitations in love, education, work, spirituality, and happiness. “By bending reality, questioning the brules, and transcending the culturescape, you can operate at an extraordinary level in all areas of life.
The Imperfectionists, Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times
EGP115The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times
In The Imperfectionists, Charles Conn and Robert McLean argue that traditional strategic planning no longer works in a world defined by volatility, disruption, and constant change. Markets are evolving too rapidly for static long-term plans, and waiting for stability is no longer a viable option. Many organizations either freeze in uncertainty or make impulsive, high-risk decisions. This book presents a smarter alternative.
As a follow-up to Bulletproof Problem Solving, the authors introduce a dynamic framework built around six reinforcing strategic mindsets: curiosity, dragonfly eye, occurrent behavior, collective wisdom, imperfectionism, and show and tell. Drawing from a decade of research and dozens of case studies, they demonstrate how leaders can navigate ambiguity through experimentation, adaptable thinking, and rapid learning.
Too Much Information, Understanding What You Don’t Want to Know
EGP130Too Much Information: Understanding What You Don’t Want to Know
In Too Much Information, Cass R. Sunstein explores a modern dilemma: when does information help us, and when does it overwhelm or even harm us? From calorie counts on oversized movie-theater popcorn to genetic testing that reveals predispositions to serious illnesses, Sunstein examines how access to information shapes decision-making, emotions, and public policy.
Rather than defending a broad “right to know” in all circumstances, Sunstein argues that disclosure requirements should be guided by practical outcomes. Governments, he suggests, should mandate transparency from corporations, employers, and institutions only when the information meaningfully improves people’s welfare. Drawing on behavioral economics and legal theory, the book analyzes how individuals process risk, respond to warnings, and sometimes avoid information that may cause anxiety or regret.
Negotiation
EGP210Negotiation Master the Art of Influence and Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
Negotiation provides a comprehensive and practical guide to the psychology, strategies, and dynamics of effective bargaining. The book explores how interpersonal and intergroup conflicts arise and how they can be resolved through structured negotiation techniques. Roy J. Lewicki, David M. Saunders, and John W. Minton combine theory with real-world examples, making complex concepts accessible for managers across all industries. “Effective neg0tiation is not just about winning; it is about understanding human behavior, anticipating reactions, and achieving mutually beneficial outcomes
The Graduate Career Guidebook
EGP130The Graduate Career Guidebook
The Graduate Career Guidebook is a practical and comprehensive roadmap for students and recent graduates who want to successfully transition from university to the professional world. Written by Steven Rook, this career development guide simplifies the often overwhelming job search process into clear, manageable steps. From identifying career goals to securing interviews and evaluating job offers, the book provides structured guidance rooted in employability skills and career planning strategy.
HBR Guide to Designing Your Retirement
EGP140HBR Guide to Designing Your Retirement A Practical Roadmap for Creating a Purposeful and Fulfilling Next Chapter
HBR Guide to Designing Your Retirement offers a thoughtful and strategic approach to one of life’s most significant transitions. Published by Harvard Business Review, this guide reframes retirement not as an ending, but as a personal redesign process. “Retirement is not simply about leaving work—it is about intentionally shaping what comes next.”
The book explores how to evaluate your financial readiness, emotional preparedness, health considerations, and social connections before making the leap. Instead of assuming retirement means stopping work entirely, it encourages readers to experiment with different futures—consulting, volunteering, part-time roles, entrepreneurship, or creative pursuits. Through research-backed insights, practical tools, and real-world examples, it helps professionals redefine identity, maintain purpose, and build a meaningful post-career life.
Improve Your Social Skills by Daniel Wendler
EGP125Improve Your Social Skills
Improve Your Social Skills by Daniel Wendler is a practical, psychology-based guide designed to help readers build confidence and navigate social interactions with clarity and ease. Written by Daniel Wendler, a psychologist whose TEDx talks on overcoming the social challenges of Asperger’s Syndrome have reached hundreds of thousands of viewers, this book breaks down social interaction into clear, learnable steps.
HBR Management Tips
EGP166HBR Management Tips
HBR Management Tips is a practical guide designed to deliver concise, actionable advice for leaders and professionals at every level. Published by Harvard Business Review, this collection brings together expert insights on essential management skills such as communication, decision-making, productivity, leadership, and team development.
The book distills research-backed strategies and real-world business practices into short, focused lessons that can be applied immediately. Whether you are leading a team, managing projects, or seeking personal career growth, it offers clear guidance grounded in modern organizational research and executive experience.
HBR Management Tips 2
EGP166HBR Management Tips 2 Concise, Actionable Advice to Improve Your Management Skills Every Day
HBR Management Tips 2 delivers quick, practical insights designed to help managers excel in their roles. Drawing from the widely acclaimed Harvard Business Review Management Tip of the Day newsletter, this book provides concise, easy-to-digest guidance on a broad spectrum of management topics. Each tip is actionable, allowing readers to implement powerful ideas immediately in their workplace. Covering leadership, communication, team dynamics, productivity, and decision-making, the book combines best practices from top thinkers in management.
100 Things Every Presenter Needs to Know About People
EGP135100 Things Every Presenter Needs to Know About People
100 Things Every Presenter Needs to Know About People is a practical, research-based guide that explains the psychology behind powerful presentations. In this insightful book, Susan Weinschenk reveals how people listen, make decisions, pay attention, and take action — and how presenters can use this knowledge to communicate more effectively.
Drawing on neuroscience and behavioral psychology, the book breaks down complex scientific concepts into clear, actionable strategies. It explores how factors such as voice tone, posture, eye contact, visuals, message structure, and storytelling directly influence audience engagement and persuasion. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced speaker, this book provides practical techniques to improve delivery, strengthen your message, and inspire action.
Let’s Talk About Hard Things
EGP145Let’s Talk About Hard Things
Let’s Talk About Hard Things is a powerful exploration of the conversations we avoid—but shouldn’t. Written by Anna Sale, the book expands on the themes of her award-winning podcast Death, Sex & Money. With honesty and empathy, Sale encourages readers to confront the discussions they’ve postponed for years—the ones that feel uncomfortable, risky, or emotionally charged.
Often described as “a therapist at happy hour” by The New York Times, Sale has built her career around asking direct, thoughtful questions about topics many consider off-limits. In this book, she draws from personal experiences, intimate interviews, and expert insights to show that avoiding difficult conversations leads to isolation, while facing them creates connection and understanding.
The Bed of Procrustes, Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms
EGP100The Bed of Procrustes: Philosophical and Practical Aphorisms
The Bed of Procrustes is a standalone volume in the acclaimed Incerto series by Nassim Nicholas Taleb—a body of work examining opacity, luck, uncertainty, probability, human error, risk, and decision-making in a world we only partially understand. Other books in the series include Fooled by Randomness, The Black Swan, Antifragile, and Skin in the Game.
In this sharp and unconventional collection of aphorisms, Taleb distills his major philosophical insights into brief, striking reflections. The title draws from Greek mythology—the story of Procrustes, who forced travelers to fit his bed by stretching them or cutting their limbs. Taleb uses this metaphor to critique modern society’s tendency to reshape reality to fit rigid models, technologies, and institutional frameworks rather than adapting systems to human complexity.
Downsizing For Dummies
EGP216Downsizing For Dummies Simplify Your Life, Save Money, and Enjoy More Freedom with Smart Downsizing Strategies
In Downsizing For Dummies, expert Ralph R. Roberts provides a practical guide to simplifying your life by reducing clutter, moving to smaller homes, and managing finances more efficiently. The book emphasizes the benefits of living with less: “When you let go of excess, you gain time, freedom, and flexibility.” It explains how to declutter your possessions, streamline household responsibilities, and make smart decisions about your budget and assets.
Decision Intelligence For Dummies
EGP160Decision Intelligence For Dummies Master Human-Driven, Data-Informed Decisions for Smarter Business Outcomes
In Decision Intelligence For Dummies, Pamela Baker provides a comprehensive guide for business leaders seeking to leverage data without being controlled by it. In today’s fast-paced, AI-driven world, decision makers are often pressured to let algorithms dominate the process. This book challenges that notion, teaching readers how to make insightful, human-guided decisions while fully utilizing available data.
Career Development All-in-One For Dummies
EGP297Career Development All-in-One For Dummies Your Complete Guide to Professional Growth, Leadership Skills, and Workplace Success
Career Development All-in-One For Dummies by John Wiley & Sons is a comprehensive professional development guide designed to help individuals take control of their careers with confidence and clarity. Combining insights from seven trusted For Dummies titles, this all-in-one resource delivers practical strategies for advancing in today’s competitive workplace.
The central message of the book is clear: “Career success is a personal responsibility—and growth begins with intentional skill development.” From leadership training and time management to effective communication and project coordination, this guide provides step-by-step techniques that can be immediately applied in real-world work environments. Readers learn how to increase visibility within their organization, strengthen workplace relationships, and demonstrate leadership potential through consistent performance.
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