In this informative and accessible book, Morag Barrett shares exceptional knowledge on why a business plan and the newest product mean nothing if you don't have your people aligned to execute the plan. Leaders rarely fail because of lack of technical ability, but do so because they don't cultivate effective working relationships. The people skills, the so-called "soft skills," are what get the "hard goods" delivered. Employees may join organizations because of the brand or the benefits, but they invariably choose to leave because of poor relationships. With pragmatic models and examples, Barrett shows us the four relationship behaviors and their dynamics that are at work in companies--and in life. High-level, smart information abounds in Cultivate, but so, too, does Barrett's generous outlook and philosophy. You will learn to identify Allies, Supporters, Rivals, and Adversaries, and how to turn Adversaries into Supporters and Supporters into Allies. "Reflect on your talents and strengths. Be proud of them. When you are having a bad day (and we all do), this is the time to return to these anchors, to remind ourselves that moments of weakness, moments of missed expectations, are just that--moments. Be an Ally to yourself." The relationship lessons you'll learn in Cultivate will stay with you long after you've finished the book.

About the Author Jose Rijo-Berger is president of Rijo Athletics in Woodinville, Washing- ton, a former professional baseball player with the New York Mets, and a current scout for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 1999 he pursued his dream to start a baseball and softball training facility which today serves thou- sands of students annually and produces more collegiate and professional ballplayers than any other program in the region. At Rijo Athletics, Jose is blessed to work with the best staff in America. Their professionalism and commitment to kids are great examples for everyone involved in the sports community. Jose lives in Woodinville with his wife, Rebecca, and children Nico, Nevaeh, Giana, and Teyo. "We live in a culture that emphasizes winning, often at a cost. Jose Rijo- Berger emphasizes the importance of the journey. It's less about working toward the mere "win" on the scoreboard and more about what it takes for young athletes to become their best selves. It's a unique approach that only a pro ballplayer turned business owner, coach, dedicated father, and mentor can provide." -Mary M. McCain Millions of parents sign up their kids to play organized sports each year with the intent that the experience will be both positive and enriching, on and off the field, for their family. Too often, this ideal fails to materialize, much to the frustration of everyone. Based on experiences with thousands of families, Jose will show you the true value of sports in the lives of children and provide specific steps you can take to enrich your relationship with your son or daughter. Creating Winning Relationships Through Sports is for all parents regardless of the sport their child plays. As a parent, your behaviors and actions go a long way toward creating a positive or negative experience for your child. This book provides clarity and insight about how to use sports to strengthen your relationship and teach your child the values and skills that will carry him through life. Are you ready to begin? For more information go to www.rijoathletics.com"

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A candid, inspiring guide to finding lasting love and sustaining a healthy relationship by getting real about your goals—based on the viral, multi-million-view sermon series about dating, marriage, and sex “No matter where you are and no matter what stage of life you are in, Relationship Goals will be a game changer.”—Levi Lusko NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY COSMOPOLITAN You scroll through photo after photo of happy couples and think, I want a relationship like that! The thing is, those intimate relationships are a mirage—the closer you get to them, the more you realize they aren’t real at all. So what does a real relationship look like? And how do you get there? In Relationship Goals, Pastor Michael Todd digs deep to give you good news and real-life ideas for making the most of your most important relationships. Take a look at • what it means to choose intentional dating over recreational dating • how to move on from mistakes you’ve made in the past • why love gets stronger after marriage • what the Bible has to say about sex (hot take: it’s more sizzling than you think) • why the best friendships have God at the center Whether you are married, single, or it’s complicated, aiming for the right targets will make all the difference in finding true satisfaction. As it turns out, God’s got the best relationship goals of all for your life. Why settle for less?

You can go after the job you want…and get it! You can take the job you have…and improve it! You can take any situation you’re in…and make it work for you! Since its release in 1936, How to Win Friends and Influence People has sold more than 30 million copies. Dale Carnegie’s first book is a timeless bestseller, packed with rock-solid advice that has carried thousands of now famous people up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives. As relevant as ever before, Dale Carnegie’s principles endure, and will help you achieve your maximum potential in the complex and competitive modern age. Learn the six ways to make people like you, the twelve ways to win people to your way of thinking, and the nine ways to change people without arousing resentment.

Did someone ever emotionally hurt you bad? Be it in office, or at home – Do you struggle to deal with conflicts or arguments? Are there some relationships that you want to heal and live a great life? The ability to build great relationships and manage emotions, is going to be the most sought-after competency in this VUCA world. Unfortunately, our education system is not geared up to build this skill formally right from childhood. This book covers 50+ breakthrough tools & techniques for you to learn how to manage your extreme reactions and emotional triggers, re-build trust in your relationships, let go of the hurt & forgive others, elevate maturity in relationships at work and personal life, disconnect with your unwanted emotions, manage expectations in relationships. This book has the capacity to completely re-program you to build trust-based winning relationships. As a reader expect the following from the book – 1. Highly relatable and impactful stories that make these concepts unbelievably simple to follow 2. Ready to use list of 500+ affirmations and winning beliefs 3. Interactive and reflective exercises for readers in and after each chapter

What do Procter and Gamble, Microsoft, McDonald's and The Department of Energy have in common? They have all recently implemented a vested relationship with their partners and suppliers, leading to innovation and a better bottom line. Here authors Vitasek and Mandrodt show how P&G partnered with Jones Lang LaSalle to manage over 14 million feet of facilities in 60 countries and how the Minnesota Department of Transportation turned tragedy into success after the I35 bridge crumbled into the water by rebuilding the bridge with state-of-the-art design under budget in less time than anticipated, and much more. Working with partners is the future of business, and in this timely and original work, the authors show companies how to create vested agreements that brings success to everyone involved.