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The Price of Becoming

The Compounding Practices of High Performance

by Ryan Hawk ...

The acclaimed host of The Learning Leader Show delivers the bracing message that growth comes at a cost and equips readers with a rigorous, practical roadmap for paying that price and achieving lasting excellence in work and life.Ambitious people know what they want to do and where they want to go, but they aren’t sure how to get there. Abstract advice feels good but ultimately changes nothing. ... Read more

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The acclaimed host of The Learning Leader Show delivers the bracing message that growth comes at a cost and equips readers with a rigorous, practical roadmap for paying that price and achieving lasting excellence in work and life.Ambitious people know what they want to do and where they want to go, but they aren’t sure how to get there. Abstract advice feels good but ultimately changes nothing.
... Read more

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The Score That Matters

Growing Excellence in Yourself and Those You Lead

by Ryan Hawk, Brook Cupps ...

USA Today BestsellerRedefine success based on who you are and what you value with this indispensable guide from the authors of The Pursuit of Excellence and Surrender the Outcome.People love to keep score. Managers keep score of a range of business metrics: market share, revenue, profit margin, growth rate. In our personal lives, social media has us keeping score by likes and followers.These ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

USA Today BestsellerRedefine success based on who you are and what you value with this indispensable guide from the authors of The Pursuit of Excellence and Surrender the Outcome.People love to keep score. Managers keep score of a range of business metrics: market share, revenue, profit margin, growth rate. In our personal lives, social media has us keeping score by likes and followers.These
... Read more
Natural History

Enriched edition. Or, Uncle Philip's Conversations with the Children about Tools and Trades among Inferior Animals

by Francis L. Hawks, Ryan Holloway ...

Francis L. Hawks' "Natural History" is an erudite exploration of the natural world that intertwines scientific inquiry with poetic reverence. Written in a meticulously detailed style, Hawks employs vivid imagery and eloquent prose to capture the intricacies of flora and fauna, positioning the work within the broader literary tradition of American naturalism. Through a combination of observation, ... Read more

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Francis L. Hawks' "Natural History" is an erudite exploration of the natural world that intertwines scientific inquiry with poetic reverence. Written in a meticulously detailed style, Hawks employs vivid imagery and eloquent prose to capture the intricacies of flora and fauna, positioning the work within the broader literary tradition of American naturalism. Through a combination of observation,
... Read more
Welcome to Management: How to Grow From Top Performer to Excellent Leader

How to Grow From Top Performer to Excellent Leader

by Ryan Hawk ...

“The ultimate all-in-one guide to becoming a great leader.”—Daniel PinkFrom the creator and host of The Learning Leader Show, “the most dynamic leadership podcast out there” (Forbes) that will “help you lead smarter” (Inc.), comes an essential tactical guide for newly promoted managers.Every year, millions of top performers are promoted to management-level jobs—only to discover that the tactics ... Read more

$29.69 CAD

“The ultimate all-in-one guide to becoming a great leader.”—Daniel PinkFrom the creator and host of The Learning Leader Show, “the most dynamic leadership podcast out there” (Forbes) that will “help you lead smarter” (Inc.), comes an essential tactical guide for newly promoted managers.Every year, millions of top performers are promoted to management-level jobs—only to discover that the tactics
... Read more
Audiobook

The Price of Becoming

The Compounding Practices of High Performance

by Ryan Hawk ...

Narrated by Ryan Hawk ...

Unabridged

6 hours 50 min

The acclaimed host of The Learning Leader Show delivers the bracing message that growth comes at a cost and equips readers with a rigorous, practical roadmap for paying that price and achieving lasting excellence in work and life.Ambitious people know what they want to do and where they want to go, but they aren’t sure how to get there. Abstract advice feels good but ultimately changes nothing. ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

Also available as: eBook

The acclaimed host of The Learning Leader Show delivers the bracing message that growth comes at a cost and equips readers with a rigorous, practical roadmap for paying that price and achieving lasting excellence in work and life.Ambitious people know what they want to do and where they want to go, but they aren’t sure how to get there. Abstract advice feels good but ultimately changes nothing.
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
The Pursuit of Excellence: The Uncommon Behaviors of the World's Most Productive Achievers

by Ryan Hawk ...

A master class in achieving and sustaining excellence, even in the most challenging of times—from the host of The Learning Leader Show and author of Welcome to ManagementMillions of business professionals aspire to become effective leaders. But for hardworking, growth-oriented top performers who are always looking to improve and for rigorous thinkers who are never quite satisfied with the status ... Read more

$30.99 CAD

A master class in achieving and sustaining excellence, even in the most challenging of times—from the host of The Learning Leader Show and author of Welcome to ManagementMillions of business professionals aspire to become effective leaders. But for hardworking, growth-oriented top performers who are always looking to improve and for rigorous thinkers who are never quite satisfied with the status
... Read more
Audiobook

The Pursuit of Excellence

The Uncommon Behaviors of the World's Most Productive Achievers

by Ryan Hawk ...

Narrated by Ryan Hawk ...

Unabridged

6 hours 48 min

Millions of business professionals aspire to become effective leaders. But for hardworking, growth-oriented top performers who are always looking to improve and for rigorous thinkers who are never quite satisfied with the status quo, the true goal is the lifelong pursuit of excellence.Leadership advisor Ryan Hawk has interviewed hundreds of the most productive achievers in the world on his ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Millions of business professionals aspire to become effective leaders. But for hardworking, growth-oriented top performers who are always looking to improve and for rigorous thinkers who are never quite satisfied with the status quo, the true goal is the lifelong pursuit of excellence.Leadership advisor Ryan Hawk has interviewed hundreds of the most productive achievers in the world on his
... Read more
Audiobook

Welcome to Management

How to Grow From Top Performer to Excellent Leader

by Ryan Hawk ...

Unabridged

7 hours 36 min

“The ultimate all-in-one guide to becoming a great leader.”-Daniel PinkFrom the creator and host of The Learning Leader Show, “the most dynamic leadership podcast out there” (Forbes) that will “help you lead smarter” (Inc.), comes an essential tactical guide for newly promoted managers.Every year, millions of top performers are promoted to management-level jobs-only to discover that the tactics ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

“The ultimate all-in-one guide to becoming a great leader.”-Daniel PinkFrom the creator and host of The Learning Leader Show, “the most dynamic leadership podcast out there” (Forbes) that will “help you lead smarter” (Inc.), comes an essential tactical guide for newly promoted managers.Every year, millions of top performers are promoted to management-level jobs-only to discover that the tactics
... Read more
The adventures of Hernan Cortes, the conqueror of Mexico

Enriched edition. The Epic Conquest of Mexico: An Immersive Historical Narrative

by Francis L. Hawks, Ryan Holloway ...

In "The Adventures of Hernan Cortes, the Conqueror of Mexico," Francis L. Hawks delivers a meticulously researched narrative that chronicles the life and exploits of one of history's most formidable conquistadors. Hawks employs a vivid literary style that intertwines historical fact with rich anecdotal accounts, giving readers a profound insight into the cultural, political, and geographical ... Read more

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In "The Adventures of Hernan Cortes, the Conqueror of Mexico," Francis L. Hawks delivers a meticulously researched narrative that chronicles the life and exploits of one of history's most formidable conquistadors. Hawks employs a vivid literary style that intertwines historical fact with rich anecdotal accounts, giving readers a profound insight into the cultural, political, and geographical
... Read more
Audiobook

Dear Pakistan

by Rosanne Hawke ...

Narrated by Anita Ryan-Da Cunha ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Beyond Borders
Unabridged

3 hours 36 min

I knew I was in Australia when I noticed all the legs—men’s legs! I never thought there could be so many variations: short, long, muscled, knobbly-kneed.Then there were the hairy ones …Jaime Richards has spent most of her life in Pakistan and returning to Australia seems like another planet compared to the country she has left behind. Here in Australia, boys try to kiss her, men wear shorts and ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

I knew I was in Australia when I noticed all the legs—men’s legs! I never thought there could be so many variations: short, long, muscled, knobbly-kneed.Then there were the hairy ones …Jaime Richards has spent most of her life in Pakistan and returning to Australia seems like another planet compared to the country she has left behind. Here in Australia, boys try to kiss her, men wear shorts and
... Read more
The Fine Art of Small Talk

How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills – and Leave a Positive Impression!

by Debra Fine ...

In this bestselling guide to social success, communication expert Debra Fine reveals the techniques and strategies for making small talk in any situation.Help is on the way with The Fine Art of Small Talk, the classic guide that’s now revised for the modern era. Small talk is more than just chitchat; it’s a valuable tool to help you climb the corporate ladder, widen your business and social ... Read more

Was $19.99 CAD Now $1.99 CAD

In this bestselling guide to social success, communication expert Debra Fine reveals the techniques and strategies for making small talk in any situation.Help is on the way with The Fine Art of Small Talk, the classic guide that’s now revised for the modern era. Small talk is more than just chitchat; it’s a valuable tool to help you climb the corporate ladder, widen your business and social
... Read more
Buy Then Build

How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game

by Walker Deibel ...

Entrepreneurs have a problem: startups. Almost all startups either fail or never truly reach a sustainable size. Despite the popularity of entrepreneurship, we haven't engineered a better way to start. ...Until now.What if you could skip the startup phase and generate profitable revenue on day one?In Buy Then Build, acquisition entrepreneur Walker Deibel shows you how to begin with a sustainable, ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

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Entrepreneurs have a problem: startups. Almost all startups either fail or never truly reach a sustainable size. Despite the popularity of entrepreneurship, we haven't engineered a better way to start. ...Until now.What if you could skip the startup phase and generate profitable revenue on day one?In Buy Then Build, acquisition entrepreneur Walker Deibel shows you how to begin with a sustainable,
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook