Daniel McGinn - Böcker

What's the difference between succeeding and failing in life's big moments?In Psyched Up, acclaimed journalist Daniel McGinn explains why mental preparation is the key to mastering any challenge. Examining the latest scientific research into the smartest ways to deal with a flood of adrenaline, increase focus, minimize negative thoughts, and optimize emotions, Psyched Up teaches you what do in the last few minutes before a major event.Drawing on interviews with high-performing professionals such as retired General Stanley McChrystal, NASCAR champion driver Jimmie Johnson and legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, McGinn illustrates how to develop a personal psyching up routine and reveals why introverts and extroverts might employ different methods.

Powerful stories from the world's top CEOs to help prepare you for the hard decisions ahead. The essays in How I Did It teach and inspire. Pulled directly from the pages of one of the most popular columns in Harvard Business Review, these essays offer firsthand accounts of the most difficult management challenges faced by the men and women who occupy the corner office. It's the next best thing to sitting down and talking face-to-face with these corporate leaders. You'll hear from renowned global leaders including: * Kevin Ryan, Gilt Groupe * Mindy Grossman, HSN * Kevin Plank, Under Armour * Daniel P. Amos, Aflac * Pramod Bhasin, Genpact * Eric Schmidt, Google * Ellen Kullman, DuPont * Patrizio Bertelli, Prada * Pierre Omidyar, Omidyar Network * Jorge Cauz, Encyclopaedia Brittanica * Richard Gelfond, IMAX Let these potent stories of strategic thinking--and often bold and unconventional action--be your guide as you step into your own future as a leader.

Powerful stories from the world’s top CEOs to help prepare you for the hard decisions ahead.The essays in How I Did It teach and inspire. Pulled directly from the pages of one of the most popular columns in Harvard Business Review, these essays offer firsthand accounts of the most difficult management challenges faced by the men and women who occupy the corner office. It’s the next best thing to sitting down and talking face-to-face with these corporate leaders. You’ll hear from renowned global leaders including:Kevin Ryan, Gilt GroupeMindy Grossman, HSNKevin Plank, Under ArmourDaniel P. Amos, AflacPramod Bhasin, GenpactEric Schmidt, GoogleEllen Kullman, DuPontPatrizio Bertelli, PradaPierre Omidyar, Omidyar NetworkJorge Cauz, Encyclopaedia BrittanicaRichard Gelfond, IMAXLet these potent stories of strategic thinking—and often bold and unconventional action—be your guide as you step into your own future as a leader.