Music performance is an intuitive art. Music practice is a conscious managerial skill. To practice music effectively the musician must be in touch with his intuitive artistic impulses, and at the same time, stand outside the process as a coach, making an endless series of conscious managerial decisions. Most music practicers are ineffective coaches because they have never been taught explicitly the intricacies of managing their practice. “Practicing for Artistic Success: The Musician’s Guide to Self-empowerment” is dedicated to describing both the strategies that achieve consistent gymnastic control efficiently and the strategies that facilitate musical expression and communication. It presents an easy-to-learn system to all musicians who are ready to reduce frustration and bring greater meaning and joy into their practice space.
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Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success
During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. Even more important, he succeeded in never wavering from coaching his way, from a place of deep values. Jackson was tagged as the “Zen master” half in jest by sportswriters, but the nickname speaks to an important truth: this is a coach who inspired, not goaded; who led by awakening and challenging the better angels of his players’ nature, not their egos, fear, or greed.
This is the story of a preacher’s kid from North Dakota who grew up to be one of the most innovative leaders of our time. In his quest to reinvent himself, Jackson explored everything from humanistic psychology and Native American philosophy to Zen meditation. In the process, he developed a new approach to leadership based on freedom, authenticity, and selfless teamwork that turned the hypercompetitive world of professional sports on its head.
In Eleven Rings, Jackson candidly describes how he: Learned the secrets of mindfulness and team chemistry while playing for the champion New York Knicks in the 1970s Managed Michael Jordan, the greatest player in the world, and got him to embrace selflessness, even if it meant losing a scoring title Forged successful teams out of players of varying abilities by getting them to trust one another and perform in sync Inspired Dennis Rodman and other “uncoachable” personalities to devote themselves to something larger than themselves Transformed Kobe Bryant from a rebellious teenager into a mature leader of a championship team. Eleven times, Jackson led his teams to the ultimate goal: the NBA championship—six times with the Chicago Bulls and five times with the Los Angeles Lakers. We all know the legendary stars on those teams, or think we do. What Eleven Rings shows us, however, is that when it comes to the most important lessons, we don’t know very much at all. This book is full of revelations: about fascinating personalities and their drive to win; about the wellsprings of motivation and competition at the highest levels; and about what it takes to bring out the best in ourselves and others.
Saying What’s Real: 7 Keys to Authentic Communication and Relationship Success
Whether with friends, lovers, neighbors, family members or business associates, the bedrock of healthy relationships is always the same: honest, clear communication. Drawing on her years of experience as a relationship coach and a teamwork consultant to Fortune 500 companies, Susan Campbell shows readers how to drastically improve the quality of their everyday interations by relying on a simple, straight-forward approach to communication and letting go of their need to control the outcome. Practical techniques for dropping one’s defenses are offered, as well as a fresh new perspective on using intimate relationships as a form of spiritual practice. Other useful tools include seven statements designed to bring the reader’s awareness into the present moment, as well as handy communication-enhancing phrases and Campbell’s insights on the most commonly encountered problems.
Motivation (The Brian Tracy Success Library)
As a manager, one of your most important responsibilities is to motivate your employees to do their absolute best. Managers who create positive, rewarding, high-energy environments reduce absenteeism and turnover while dramatically increasing productivity and quality. In “Motivation”, success expert Brian Tracy draws on his decades of experience bringing out the best in others to provide 21 of the fastest, most powerful methods ever discovered for increasing the effectiveness of any individual or group. He reveals how to: ensure employees look forward to coming to work and feel passionate about what they do; challenge them with tasks that allow them to stretch; satisfy their need to feel both autonomous and part of a greater whole; reduce their fear of failure and increase their desire to try; provide the regular feedback they need to succeed; and much more! Most people are just waiting for someone to come along and inspire them to greatness. Packed with proven tools and strategies, this essential guide helps any manager deliver a shot of adrenaline straight to the heart of his or her work team.
Greatest Inspirational Quotes: 365 days to more Happiness, Success, and Motivation
Dr. Joe Tichio, creator of Greatest-Inpsirational-Quotes.com, shares an extraordinary collection of his favorite and most inspirational quotes from around the world and throughout history. The wisdom on these pages will empower and encourage you to live your life to the fullest. Start each day with a powerful dose of wisdom and inspiration as you are guided to take action, overcome fear, boost your self-esteem, create success, enjoy life, claim your inner strength, and make your dreams come true. Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings, so that you shall gain easily what others have labored hard for. -Socrates
Success and Happiness – Quotes to Motivate Inspire & Live by
Motivational quotes to reach your dreams, in a moral, ethical manner. Inspirational quotes to succeed with your integrity and character intact. Paperback edition has extra spacing between quotes and blank pages to write down any thoughts or feelings these quotes may inspire within you. Quotes organized by real life topics:Honesty and TruthKarmaEthics and MoralityIntegrityCharacterConscienceFairnessPrinciples & ValuesTrust BetrayalHuman NatureAnger and BitternessA Call to ActionDesireDoing what is inside you: ConfidencePersistence and PerseveranceTrying and SucceedingNurture your thoughtsWorkBe Inspired and MotivatedGreat Minds:SocratesPlatoAristotleNietzscheGandhiCiceroEinsteinCamusConfucius
Patton on Leadership Card Deck: Seventy Motivational Cards for Success
One of the most powerful military figures in American history, General George S. Patton was famous for his unique leadership style. These cards were edited and selected from the book Patton on Leadership: Strategic Lessons for Corporate Warfare by Alan Axelrod. Contains 70 cards.
The Power of Winning: Motivation and Inspiration on How to Be a Winner (Made for Success Collection)
Includes a bonus DVD!
Refine and master your skills in competition, strategy, and the art of winning.
With The Power of Winning, you’ll hear firsthand what drives high-performing competitors. These engaging stories and strategies for success are provided by today’s top experts on winning, from New York Times bestselling authors and sports luminaries to other successful people who have bucked the odds to achieve greatness. You’ll also develop the core skills of a winner, including mastery of the winner’s mind-set. There are a few keys to winning, and learning them doesn’t have to be difficult. You just need the right tools.
From overcoming adversity to finding motivation when the odds are against you, The Power of Winning audio suite offers hours of inspiration and practical steps toward reaching your personal best, whether you’re in the boardroom or in the field. Featuring top international speakers, The Power of Winning will be your master class for reaching your highest potential. Enjoy The Power of Winning today to refine and master your skills in competition, strategy, and the art of winning.
Live Your Best: Inspiration for Today’s Woman from Today’s Top Motivators (Audio Success Series)
The Audio Success Series from TOPICS Entertainment® is a premium audio line of personal productivity recordings featuring acclaimed content from renowned motivators and success coaches in convenient, easily accessible format. Look for other dynamic selections from the Audio Success Series, including Leadership, available on compact disc.
Store all your discs in the convenient carry case—included inside!
It’s a multi-session retreat in a box! And with Live Your Best on 14 audio compact discs, you’ll have unlimited access to the world’s top success coaches any time you want. From wealth-building to weight loss; time management to transforming the workplace, the Live Your Best audio suite offers hours of inspiration and practical steps to power-up your influence in all areas of the work environment and the home. Featuring a DVD bonus from the dean of motivators, Zig Ziglar, and comprising an award-winning faculty of international speakers with their own rosters of Fortune 500 clients, Live Your Best on audio CD is the self-paced, proactive methodology for successful empowerment.
14 dynamic speakers. 14 audio discs. 1 bonus DVD.
• Chris Widener
• Connie Podesta
• Marjorie Brody
• Loral Langemeier
• Dr. Sheila Murray Bethel
• Zig Ziglar
• Dianna Booher
• Donna Krech
• Glenna Salsbury
• Roxanne Emmerich
• Elizabeth Jefferies
• Naomi Rhode
• Laura Stack
• Marilyn Sherman
Professional coaching for personal growth!
CD 1
Chris Widener
The Best Test: Characteristics of Success
Let the man who has shared stages with U.S. Presidential candidates and pro athletes share with you the same leadership secrets he has revealed to executives at GE and Harvard Business School.
Subjects covered:
• What it takes to be “The Best”
• Optimism
• Pursuing excellence
• Dreaming big dreams
CD 2
Marjorie Brody
Market Your MAGIC
The author and entrepreneur shows you how to take charge of your future by embracing your own personal M.A.G.I.C.
• Manner
• Advocates
• Growth
• Involvement
• Commentary
CD 3
Connie Podesta
The Journey
Counselor, consultant, and comedienne: this noted author and radio host shares her unique perspective on choices and relationships, with her uncannily astute one-woman show combining the wisdom of a therapist and the edgy wit of a stand-up comic.
Subjects covered:
• The peaks & valleys of life
• The common mistakes that women make
CD 4
Dr. Sheila Murray Bethel
Leading Under Pressure & Making a Difference
With a PhD in Communications, this Public Television host offers real-world guidance to a client list reading like a global Who’s Who of business and government.
Subjects covered:
• The 3 leadership drivers of the 21st Century
• Flexibility, Focus, Fostering, Family: the 4 Fs of effective leadership
CD 5
Loral Langemeier
Consciously Designing & Achieving Your Financial Freedom & Abundant Life
Long recognized for her commitment to helping clients create wealth and prosperity, this success coach brings home the fine points of financial literacy.
Subjects covered:
• Defying gender myths about wealth building
• Designing a blueprint to financial freedom
• Creating & protecting your family’s wealth
• Teaching your kids how to create prosperity
CD 6
Laura Stack
Leave the Office Earlier
Specializing in productivity improvement for high-stress industries, this international consultant shares her original principles on information overload, stress reduction, and life balance.
Subjects covered:
• Reclaiming your time
• Why burn the midnight oil?
• Abolishing “logjams”
CD 7
Dianna Booher
Get a Life: How to Find Time for the Really Important Things
Join Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, Boeing, and Pepsico in accessing the wisdom of this industry expert on subjects such as public speaking, interpersonal skills, and customer service.
Subjects covered:
• Aligning time with your values
• Changing the way you think about time
• Creating