In this book you'll find some hints for Round Table broadcasters, some "do's and don'ts" to remember when you face the microphone. While the general pattern of Round Tables is that of informal, after-dinner discussions, the confinements of time and radio impose certain limits upon freedom of action. Skillful planning is required to guarantee a maximum interested audience and to assure the effective presentation of your informed opinions.

Dale Carnegie remains one of the most celebrated authors to date, with "How to Win Friends and Influence People" being a hallmark of his legacy. Predominantly autobiographical, this work demonstrates that perseverance can ultimately lead to the achievement of deserved success through relentless effort and resolve. For those seeking insights on enhancing their quality of life in the present, this piece is a valuable listen. It underscores the profound impact of one's outlook on life.

How do some people bounce back with vigor from daily setbacks, professional crises, or even intense personal trauma? This collection of articles from HBR includes "How Resilience Works", by Diane Coutu; "Resilience for the Rest of Us", by Daniel Goleman; "How to Evaluate, Manage, and Strengthen Your Resilience", by David Kopans; "Find the Coaching in Criticism", by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone; and much more.

The Japanese people have always seen themselves as a nation uniquely apart. Their exquisite art forms and elegant culture, military prowess and technological precision, have long been the envy of friend and foe alike. Today, even as Japan adapts to a rapidly changing world, its traditional culture and consensus-based philosophy have proved remarkably resilient. Culture Smart! Japan will broaden your perception and understanding of this complex, rich, and dynamic society.

■本を読むのも「めんどくさい」あなたへ

Most organizations and individuals work in the context of annual goals and plans; a 12-month execution cycle. Instead, The 12 Week Year avoids the pitfalls and low productivity of annualized thinking. This book redefines your "year" to be 12 weeks long. In 12 weeks, there just isn't enough time to get complacent, and urgency increases and intensifies. The 12 Week Year creates focus and clarity on what matters most and a sense of urgency to do it now. In the end more of the important stuff gets done and the impact on results is profound.

Education can be enriching and transformative. It can also be downright excruciating—even demoralizing. When it comes to learning, why are some of us lovers and some of us haters? Welcome to the world of educational psychology, which uses science to explore what causes people to engage and learn, and what we can do to make learning opportunities more enjoyable and impactful. Spoiler alert: Teachers can only do so much. Students, too, must take control of their learning. Unfortunately, many of us never, ahem, learned the skills to do just that.

In this audiobook I have attempted to outline some of the things you must know if you are going to get along in our ever-changing world. This knowledge is not the sort of knowledge you have been taught in school - but it is just as true and just as vital to you as a multiplication table or your ABCs. But one thing you must remember. While others can tell you how to do these things, only one person in the world can ever really make you do them - and that person is you.

In her latest groundbreaking book, The Let Them Theory, Mel Robbins—New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's most respected experts on motivation, confidence, and mindset—teaches you how to stop wasting energy on what you can't control and start focusing on what truly matters: YOU. Your happiness. Your goals. Your life.

古代ペルシアの王シャフリヤールは，王妃の不倫現場を目撃して以来，一夜限りの妻を娶っては殺す，という掟をつくる．宰相の娘シェヘラザードは自ら王の花嫁に志願し，夜明け前にそらんじている物語を聞かせる．