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Self-determination, financial freedom and independence are above all a matter of the right strategy and mental attitude - that is the message these prominent authors convey in their books. The start to financial freedom begins with clearing up misconceptions People don't talk about money, they say, and in fact the topic is considered to be...
How does our brain work? The question is far from fully resolved, but it is also of interest to companies that want to know how to find the best managers and employees and how to get customers excited about their products. 5 books at a glance. How coaches use the results of brain research How does our brain work? The question of how we think and...
Brad Pitt demonstrated it in Tibet, and so did Julia Roberts: Self-discovery is the first step to more fun in life 5 books that show how it's done. Changing habits through self-discovery It's not always the inner bastard's fault when self-optimization and success don't work out. Because it is usually pronounced...
There is a lot of talk about employer branding and the candidate experience, but it is alarmingly often that the candidates are ignored. 3 books show how it can be done better and what HR managers really pay attention to. More than just quotes “Oh no,” you think to yourself when you hold it in your hands for the first time: “A collection of quotes.” Usually something like that is uninspiring.…
"We earn our money too hard to invest the then too low interest," wrote financial expert and Berufebilder.de-Author Stephanie Kühn. But how do you invest your money well in times of low interest rates? 5 publications by Stiftung Warentest provide tips. Invest money profitably Just as many people worry about how they invest their money...
People like to stand in line with Michelle Obama or Sheryl Sandberg - and some of them Best of HR – Berufebilder.de®-authors made it this year, at least in the top business book list of the Handelsblatt. If you still want to give away a good book (note: NO ranking). Our authors: Always good for a surprise! Many of our writers are national, some…
“Feel good and mindfulness can also make a difference in companies, but are often misunderstood. 5 books clear up prejudices. Practical book for mindful organizations Digitization, flexibility and automation are the buzzwords of the new world of work, while the well-being of employees is all too often forgotten. But: In the future, companies will increasingly differentiate themselves through their employees.…
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are often neglected in the literature. They make it big in these books. The practice-oriented service marketing for SMEs Digitization brings many advantages, especially for medium-sized companies and SMEs. Unfortunately, tradition-conscious families in particular often fail to recognize the benefits of digitization. This book provides help with numerous best practice cases. The advancing digitization...
Keeping an eye on your own, very personal goals in times of so many distractions and then mustering the necessary courage to pursue them, perhaps beyond all convention - that is the great challenge of our time. These books will help to successfully master them. Celebrate your own personal success No question:…
Do you sometimes feel powerless? You want to lead, but no one follows? It is often frustrating when a manager has a lot of tasks but does not have a managerial function. What helps: Natural authority. These books will show you how to get them. Critically reviewing your self-image With the right communication techniques, a few psychological tricks and a strong personality, you can...
“ Employees are not machines, even if many managers would like you to believe that they are. The fact that this management style has always worked well so far is simply due to the balance of power: there were more applicants than jobs. But if companies want to retain good employees in the future, they will have to rethink. A book that shows you how. Social energy – definition employee…
The bookshelf or the DVD collection that takes up an entire wall, the thought of replacing the wardrobe with a dressing room or the sight of the Amibo figure collection: we have too much. Beware of the silent to-do list Fumio Sasaki calls it the silent to-do list: while we want to concentrate on working on the computer, other tasks are calling for us. On…
Many people find everyday life stressful, while at the same time the market for relaxation techniques is booming. But which offers are really worth your money? 5 books at a glance. Perspective in the jungle of relaxation techniques Studies, job, family and hobbies: everyday life is not stressful for almost everyone. That's why almost everyone is looking for a way to relax. But some...
These books deal with topics such as working effectively, leadership, communication, psychology, advice, negotiation - all important topics for both sexes. Nevertheless, one or the other will secretly groan: Because the central point of this topic is diversity. And this is often tackled only half-heartedly. Diversity that isn't? Diversity is on everyone's lips. Although there is...
What do successful companies do differently? Employee satisfaction is an important aspect - but what are the factors to achieve it? And what makes good leadership? Purpose and happiness come before success Companies are increasingly looking for ways to retain their employees. An important aspect here: employee satisfaction. But success leads to happiness – or…
Gut decisions and instincts, if the feeling is right, are considered good decisions. But especially in everyday working life, emotional decisions can be fatal. These books show how to do it better. Correct and rational decisions Analysis, forecasts and decisions are the fuel of our economy, society and our private life. Nevertheless, we often listen to our gut when we have a…
Self-motivation, self-leadership and self-love are very popular. Nevertheless, the topic is not new. How do you manage to think big and turn defeats into victories? What do successful people do differently? The long-seller “Think big” by David Schwartz has been around since the middle of the last century and has lost none of its topicality. The…
Teamwork is seen as difficult, exhausting and unproductive. What is often missing is the right method for organizing and structuring the collaboration between different minds. Using the Business Canvas in a team The Business Model Canvas can help – and here is the book for it. There has hardly been an idea in the world of business administration in recent…
Lies and fraud are part of our everyday life - also at work. But what tempts us to lie in the first place and how can we remain honest despite all temptations? Subjects on the lie detector A book by bestselling author Dan Ariely helps. Entertaining, informative and spiced with a lot of fine humor, the author in “Half the Truth…
Good intentions, goals, projects or plans: You can call your various projects whatever you want, but how do you stick to the implementation? 5 books at a glance. Down with the bacon! Physical and professional fitness go hand in hand. Therefore the motto is: Get to the bacon (or the bacon rolls)! Fitness trainer Andreas Neichsner has…
In business as in sport, it's often about being the first and the best. What is often forgotten in all the competitive thinking: Third place is still very good. The laws of success viewed from the horizontal bar A fascinating book by Fabian Hambüchen. The gymnast impressively describes the…
In order for innovation to succeed in companies, you need a willingness to take risks, courage for the change process and tools such as design thinking. 5 books at a glance. 77 Tools for Design Thinkers Many people are already familiar with design thinking. So that the implementation in practice runs faster and smoother, Ingrid Gerstbach presents 77 tools in her new book, which…
The world is change. The right strategy is all the more important in order to survive in the markets of the future. What you should know about the target group of the future People in Germany are getting older and older. Demographic change not only poses major challenges for the social system, but also for companies. The seniors of today (and tomorrow)...
Digital transformation with new methods such as Scrum or Kanban is of crucial importance, especially for project management. It's good if you know how to prepare for the changes. This is how smaller projects succeed in any case Projects have to be managed. But sometimes it's not that easy. Best of HR Berufebilder.de-Author…
One of the books presents research results on counterfactual thinking in a lively and fresh way. Anyone who thinks a book about doubts - that can only be terrible, depressing, boring and dry, is wrong! Unfortunately, the other two books on thinking are quite disappointing. Things You Can't Change - And Why It's O.K. To Talk About It
Personal responsibility is becoming more and more important – both at work and in life. And with it the ability to sit down and reach for it. But the implementation is usually more difficult than expected. That's how you achieve goals. Setting goals – achieving goals It's not like we don't have any goals. In the…
Presenting in an exciting way, capturing the attention of the audience so that it hangs on your every word - that's what every speaker wants. 5 books show how to do it. Perfect presentation on the flipchart Memorable on the flipchart Drawing and presenting is the topic that occupies the young founder Janine Lancker. With her book “Flipchartdesign” she shows how it works.…
Surprisingly few books deal with the concrete implementation of digitization in companies. A selection that deals with the topic of change management and digital transformation. Your toolbox for the transformation called digitization Have you already dealt with the upcoming digitization, but are you still missing a practical reference? You can get it in Roman Stögers…
Digitization and automation will change the world of work and become more agile - keyword New Work. These 5 books show how companies that want to stay fit for the future have to explain leadership and recruiting. Agile personnel selection How does the personnel selection work in VUCA-Zsides? It has long been known that gut decisions are not particularly successful. But…
Change is important, but change management is a major problem in many companies. It is not uncommon for management to be completely convinced of the need for a fundamental change, but not the employees. How can companies still get them on board? Inspiring employees through communication In order for your employees to be fully involved in upcoming changes, you have to…
Especially in today's rapidly changing times, long-term competitive advantages - ideally large and secure like a moat - are of very high value. You can find out what else entrepreneurs need to watch out for in these books. Why Apple is successful and Blackberry isn't Every company wants it: the competitive edge. Because he is the best...
When it comes to money, many get in a bad mood, but dealing with finances and bare figures can also be a pleasure. 5 books show how. Savings book with pleasure “Why there is still so much month left at the end of the money” is an intelligent consumer guide that shows how we can all become masters of our money management again. The authors…
What does the leadership of the future look like? Maybe it has a lot to do with freedom and a new style of leadership. Because if you want to lead well, you must also have the freedom to do so. 5 books provide information. Finally out of the forced corset of everyday management Carsten K. Rath examines the most important fields of action in leadership and shows…
Communication and rhetoric, the way we use our voice and express ourselves, have a crucial impact on our success at work. These books show how. No more bad meetings! With this very practical book you will be able to lead your meetings better - no matter what type of meeting it is. From…
As a manager, you have to take on and master many roles depending on the situation. A trend that will only increase in the future. An example could be Nike founder Phil Knight. Managers and their roles In his book, Hans-Jürgen Kratz presents the most important ones and clearly shows what scope you have and how you can act. Leaders fill in…
Strategy work is also an important point in corporate planning for small and medium-sized companies. Because they hit globalization and digitization first. 5 book tips. Emotional stress The situation in a family business is not always easy. Unlike in large companies, these are often companies in which several family members are employed. With it…
Talking like the speakers who perform at TED – you have to be able to do that! Good that the following books show how to do it. Learning from the best speakers Carmine Gallo examined what exactly makes the popular lectures so successful and identified 9 principles that we can also use for our lectures. Very interesting and helpful!…
A GmbH is usually founded when several people want to found a company together, but the effort can also be worthwhile for individuals. We have tested current guides on the subject. The perfect advice for founding a GmbH Whoever wants to set up a GmbH or even GmbH und Co KG needs one thing above all: Good advice. The…
Employee management is one of the most important tasks in companies. All the worse that it often fails. 5 books that show how it can be done better, completely transparently and without taboos. Unwritten rules and laws in companies: taboos that nobody talks about There are numerous unwritten laws and rules in our companies. Things you intuitively know are...
We all know it: Our cooperation with superiors, colleagues and employees is influenced by our personal attitudes and perspectives. Systemic thinking helps to identify and eliminate the causes of difficulties. Systemic thinking for corporate practice An employee is promoted to manager. As a result, a colleague feels disadvantaged and opposes him.…
Communication is extremely important in everyday working life - for example, to resolve conflicts, to react quickly or to prevent them from arising in the first place through clever conversations. 5 books at a glance. Deal with conflicts more confidently and resolve them Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® - Author Dr. Regina Mahlmann offers with her book "Managing Conflicts Sovereignly" a...
The company as a playing field in football? Absolutely! As it quickly becomes apparent, the authors of the following books have proved to be very lucky in their choice of analogy. The company as a soccer field? A book not only for soccer fans: "Spielfeld Arbeitsfeld" transfers employee management to the soccer field - and does it really well! In her book will…
Dynagrams are dynamic thinking aids that make it possible to visualize topics and create clarity in just a few steps. 5 books for better thinking and concentration. Dynagrams – Thinking in Stereo The title of the book “Dynagrams” may be a bit misleading at first. This is not (only) about business diagrams. The belief behind the book is...
These books are very helpful for anyone who works in sales or purchasing and who regularly has to conduct the relevant negotiations: Profitable Purchasing – Expert Tips for Price Negotiations Urs Altmannsberger will guide you through the most common negotiation situations in business purchasing. With a systematic schedule and concrete recommendations for action for difficult situations. At least 1 percent is always possible", that's what it says...
Different countries, different customs – almost everyone knows this saying, which has almost become commonplace. But it also applies to international business in particular, where diversity and cooperation in different countries are very important. Yes, one can say: Cooperation across national borders has long been part of everyday life even in many medium-sized companies.…
More and more of us feel overwhelmed in work and private life. Instead of being able to determine for ourselves what needs to be done, when and at all, we feel constantly at the limit trying to fulfill all our tasks and obligations. 5 helpful books at a glance. Being more productive – a matter of choice According to the authors,…
Say goodbye to the idea that talent is learned in the cradle - but also to the idea that constant practice will take you further. The solution on the way to world class is: conscious further training. These books show you how. Successful like Mozart, Einstein and Messi Success was not easy even for Mozart, Einstein and Messi...
Anyone who is new to the position of manager must quickly acquire the necessary leadership skills so that everything runs smoothly right from the start. These books will help. Leadership principles for beginners and advanced Andreas Buhr offers very good support with ten central - very clearly structured and easy to understand - leadership principles that are important for leadership success.
Everyone complains about stress - but it makes a significant contribution to our finding our lives interesting and exciting. But more importantly, stress is important to achieve peak performance. Declaration of love to stress Every medal has two sides, as is well known. This also applies to stress. When we talk or read about stress, so...
Many people are totally dissatisfied with their work, with their relationships, even with their entire life. And yet they do not manage to change anything about their situation. But you have to deal with your own crises. everything stupid? Then change it! “We want so much and often achieve so little. With his new book “Mach…
Dealing with legal issues is uncomfortable and often ugly, but necessary, as the following 5 books show. Exciting journey through our courtrooms With his book, which is as enjoyable as it is instructive Best of HR – Berufebilder.de®-Author Dr. Volker Kitz in his latest book "I am what I may" in the big questions of law and...
Win-win in negotiations and sales talks doesn't always work - and then what? Then there are a number of very useful books. Victory on points in the struggle with the customer For example the guide “In 12 rounds to success” by Lothar Stempfle and Ricarda Zartmann. The two approach the subject very differently. You see clear parallels to boxing.…
In “Individual Health Management”, Claudia Härtl-Kasulke offers a 10-week program that helps you maintain a healthy balance in the workplace. In 10 weeks to more mindfulness and less stress With more than 100 exercises and numerous examples, Härtl-Kasulke shows us easy-to-implement ways with which it is possible to have enough relaxing breaks at work…
Put an end to the self-blockade in the Mindfuck Job profession is the fourth book in Petra Bock's successful Mindfuck series. This time it is specifically about how and with what we block ourselves in the job. A very catchy practical book, awarded as trainer book of the year 2015. In her fourth book in the “Mindfuck series”, Petra Bock describes the self-blockades,…
Whoever does what he is supposed to do never makes a career. That is why these books show unorthodox recipes for success on the way to the top. 44 Instant recipes against annoying colleagues, bosses or subordinates Many of us have trouble with our dear colleagues. – Wolf Reiser shows in his recommendable book “Among Colleagues” how to deal with the everyday…
You know that: fellow human beings who simply don't want to be like us. But do you also know the solution? These 5 authors have them - and give tips for better cooperation. Learning from the Incas means learning to win? Powerful people who sink into insignificance through their own mistakes: That applies to many these days, youngest…
If you want to be successful, you have to take risks and overcome fears. But there are many myths about positive thinking. Myths and difficulties We should think positively, always believe in ourselves, be self-confident - then success will come all by itself. Nonsense, says Gabriele Oettingen - and explains in her book why that is so...
Sales is a tough bread: On the one hand, you have to sell customers something at any price. On the other hand, you also have to deal with complaints from dissatisfied customers. What helps: A little Kamasutra. Catching Aggressive Customers "The job as a consultant/salesperson/support person would be really great if only there weren't so many annoying customers." Do you recognize...
The effect of outstanding texts is often underestimated - whether in eMails, business letters, offers or press releases. Good and precise formulation is one of the key qualifications in many professions. 5 books on how to do it better. Anyone can write? Anyone can write. Axel Schlote, former speechwriter for the federal government and author of non-fiction books and fairy tales, goes one more…
Sometimes just a smile is enough to move forward in life. Do not you believe? Then you should read these following presented books. Asian art of living in the western world In his books, Bernhard Moestl not only succeeds in bringing us closer to Asian culture, but also in integrating it into our everyday lives. He is not a connoisseur of Asia in the…
Anyone who is reasonably fit between the ears will sooner or later find themselves in the embarrassment of leading others. But very few new managers have prepared themselves for their new management tasks. And you'll suddenly find out – it's not that easy. Why passion is the best qualification for managers The longing for a different economic life...
4 X 111 easy-to-implement tips to make life better. With Celine Dyon and as a guide to exciting places. Small changes and changes of direction Patrick Lynen has written an intelligent life guide with "If I had known that earlier..." that accompanies you in his pleasant, unobtrusive way over a long period of time and encourages you to make small changes...
Lothar Seiwert is considered Germany's time management pope. In the course of his career, however, he has had some turnarounds and contradictions. 5 of his books at a glance. Balance between work and leisure Lothar Seiwert is the “time management pope” in Germany, a successful author, sought-after management consultant and speaker. He always gives many tips in his books on how to achieve a good balance between…
A lot is expected of managers today: personality, mental strength, decisiveness and physical fitness. 5 books show how mental training, sport and coaching can help. What does self-coaching do? Only managers who know how they understand their job can do it accordingly (well!). With self-caoching, managers succeed in gaining clarity about this. Self-coaching guides...
Word has gotten around that there are different types of people: those who are loud and extroverted - and those who are quiet and reserved. There are many types of "quiet" - and all can be heard. Introverts have to live with many prejudices: closed, opaque, sometimes even unfriendly or aloof...
“Burnout” is considered the disease of civilization of the 21st century. According to independent estimates, in Germany alone, up to 20 percent of the workforce suffer from the syndrome of "chronic exhaustion". Permanently happy? Be permanently happy - is that even possible? Yes, says book author Hans-Otto Thomashoff - by programming your brain and psyche for more satisfaction. Even the title of the...
Perfectionism is much more than a little tick - even if it is often perceived as such in society. The transition from the desire to make something as good as possible to (morbid) perfectionism is fluid. Various books help to deal with it. Perfectionism mediocre structured Often the compulsion to be perfect - or the fear of not getting something perfect - becomes life-determining.…
How do you find your dream job and the path to happiness and success? Passion and the ability to learn are just two of the recurring motifs in the catalog of criteria for success. These books show you how. Interview with 12 well-known personalities Who can tell you better what we need to be successful than those who are already successful? In…
Sales success does not come by itself: If you want to be heard with your idea or product, you have to do marketing. 5 standard plants help with this. Standard work for bloggers? Michael Finkes started with blog boosting to write the ultimate blogger standard work. He partially succeeded. Unfortunately, there are also a few shortcomings. Admittedly, a review about a…
How is it in politics, at the controls of power? 5 books provide information on this. Minutes of a public execution Today an instructive book on the subject of media, communication and PR. And a socially very important book to boot. In “Der Böse Wulff”, the outstanding journalist Michael Götschenberg shows the power of the media in the Wulff…
Whether you see life as a tango or as a bus ride, we all have to suffer from blows of fate such as dismissal or illness. What matters is how we deal with it. Asking Destiny to Dance First, the book by one of the most prominent German psychologists on how to deal with personal upheavals. An important book with lots of good advice on how to deal with...
Kelly Cutrone strikes again, this time delivering a guide to living beyond the average. A great book by a courageous and uncompromising woman. And there are more great books for women. Personal revolution anyone? The name of her company says it all: “People's Revolution”. It is true that “only” one of the hottest fashion PR agencies in New York is behind it.…
What do companies that have existed for more than 100 years actually do differently than the less successful ones among them? Why have some survived stock market crashes and world wars, while others don't even make it through the first year? Christian Stadler and Philip Wältermann investigated this in their book "The Champions of the Century" and brought astonishing things to light. The bigger, the longer the lifespan?…
How do we manage to be happy? What are the lifestyle habits of Germans like? And why are men and women the way they are? 3 current books provide information. The darned X: men and women The title is provocative and suggests a wild pseudo-scientific emancipation argument. Far from it: this book was written by a man! And the…
This time five books tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). To those who cannot and do not want to hire a team of consultants for every question. To the companies that want to position themselves professionally, from the bakery to the IT forge. Quick check for SMEs This concerns almost 100% of German companies.…
If you want to invest your money well, you should think for a moment. Because otherwise there is a risk of being tricked, for example by forecasts that go wrong after all. Or through group dynamics – because everyone does it, James Montier has to advise: Think for yourself! When it comes to money: act yourself The financial and banking crisis…
Corinne Maier says things that very few would otherwise say so openly and was almost fired. This bothers some people, some people miss a positive tip - I just find it entertaining, refreshing and very courageous. The tips, however, are in the second title presented. Absurd truths Maier's thesis: In modern companies, not the...
Intelligence is important, but just as important is dealing with it in unusual ways. 3 titles do this in an unusual way. An overview. Praise of Intelligence First, “Praise of Intelligence”. I really liked this book: besides the bottom line that intelligence is a person's ability to behave wisely and efficiently...