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Introduction 1
Book 1: Mindfulness 3
Chapter 1: Exploring Mindfulness in the Workplace 5
Chapter 2: Discovering the Benefits of Mindfulness 27
Chapter 3: Applying Mindfulness in the Workplace 47
Chapter 4: Practicing Mindfulness in the Digital Age 73
Book 2: Project Management 93
Chapter 1: Achieving Results 95
Chapter 2: Knowing Your Projects Audiences 113
Chapter 3: Clarifying Your Project 133
Chapter 4: Developing a Game Plan 157
Chapter 5: Keeping Everyone Informed 183
Book 3: Leadership 203
Chapter 1: Building Your Leadership Muscles 205
Chapter 2: Managing as a Leader 223
Chapter 3: Creating a Vision 243
Chapter 4: Leading across Cultures 267
Book 4: Time Management 277
Chapter 1: Organizing Yourself 279
Chapter 2: Setting Yourself Up for Success 285
Chapter 3: Valuing Your Time 297
Chapter 4: Focusing, Prioritizing, and Time-Blocking 307
Chapter 5: Controlling Email Overload 327
Book 5: Business Writing 335
Chapter 1: Planning Your Message 337
Chapter 2: Making Your Writing Work 359
Chapter 3: Improving Your Work 381
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Your Writing 403
Chapter 5: Writing Emails That Get Results 425
Book 6: Presentations 447
Chapter 1: Creating Compelling Content 449
Chapter 2: Honing Your Platform Skills 463
Chapter 3: Captivating Your Audience 487
Chapter 4: Keeping Your Audience Captivated 503
Chapter 5: Ending on a High Note 517
Book 7: Negotiation 533
Chapter 1: Negotiating for Life 535
Chapter 2: Knowing What You Want 547
Chapter 3: Setting Goals 567
Chapter 4: Asking the Right Questions 577
Chapter 5: Closing the Deal 593
Index 617
