Books published by John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

Learn the science and master the art of telling a great story Stories for Work walks you through the science of storytelling, revealing the secrets behind great storytellers and showing you how to master the art of storytelling in business. Stories hold a unique place in our psyche, and the right story at the right time can be a game–changer in business; whether tragedy, triumph, tension or transition, a good story can captivate the listener and help you achieve your goals. In this book, author Gabrielle Dolan draws from a decade of training business leaders in storytelling to show you what works, why it works, when it works best and what never works. You′ll learn how to create your own stories — authentically yours, crafted to attain your goal — and develop an instinct for sharing when the time is right. In–depth case studies feature real–world people in real–world businesses, showing how storytelling has changed the way they work, motivate and lead — providing clear examples of the power of this enormously effective skill. Storytelling gives you an edge. Whether you′re after a promotion, a difficult client, a big sale or leading through transition, a great story can help you smooth the road and seal the deal. This book is your personal coach for masterful storytelling, with expert guidance and lessons learned from real–world business leaders. Learn why storytelling grabs attention and helps your message get through Master the four types of stories used in business settings Infuse your stories with the personal to highlight your vision and values Craft a selection of stories to pull out at pivotal business moments The oral tradition has ancient roots that unite all humans, and despite our myriad modern distractions, we still respond to a well–told story. Stories for Work helps you put this dynamic to work for you in any business scenario.

No spin, no fuss, no gurus: get the real secret to business success Game of Inches dispels the myth that success must come from disruption, and provides an actionable blueprint for real–world business achievement. Entrepreneur Nigel Collin interviewed over 80 successful Australian entrepreneurs and leaders to learn the key factors that make a successful business; in this book, he distils his findings into a simple process of four actions governed by three behaviours that will guide your path to the top. Examples and case studies eschew the limelight in favour of those on the front lines of business doing well, illustrating the revolutionary idea that you don′t have to make headlines to be a success. By shifting your mindset from explosive, overnight success to a quieter, more consistent, more sustainable process, you gain the ability to reach the top and stay there. You′ll discover that innovation is actually in reach, doesn′t cost too much and is not really all that complex when approached from a growth–oriented mindset of making small changes consistently. You don′t need to be Steve Jobs, and you don′t need to create the next iPhone to be a success in business. What you do need to do is redirect your attention away from who you are and toward what you deliver. Learn what really drives sustainable success Discover innovation that′s within reach right now Focus on what you do, not who you are Work toward a process of constant, consistent improvement Business success is not a one–off event or a single "eureka" moment. It′s a continuous, step–by–step process of becoming better every day. Incremental change is the surest route to the top; though others may skip the climb in favour of a helicopter, those who earn the summit tend to stay longest. Game of Inches is your straightforward roadmap to no–nonsense, long–term business success.

The ultimate guide to becoming an extraordinary leader while finding happiness, gaining authenticity, and banishing stress Integrating proven mindfulness practices and world-class leadership theory, The Mindful Leader is the essential guide for self-aware leadership.

Understand where you fit to understand where you′ll excel Fit: When Talent and Intelligence Just Won′t Cut It answers the fundamental performance questions that people have asked for generations. Why is that some individuals are consistently high performers, how do they keep performing in varying situations, organisations and contexts, why can some people just not seem to be able to crack that code, and why do some individuals perform exceptionally well in certain organisations but not in others? This fresh new book challenges current thinking about the war for talent and the role intelligence plays in high performance sport and business. Over 3,000 profiles of elite corporate managers and professional elites have been studied to find the answers as to why certain individuals consistently get exceptional results and why great talent doesn′t transfer across teams and businesses. Fit considers real live cases and well–known examples of spectacular successes and failures through the lens of the Hogan Personality Tools. This shows how elite performance is dependent on three things; understanding what role your behaviours are best suited to, what culture you perform your best in and how you′re likely to derail your career. Armed with this knowledge, this innovative text allows you to connect the dots on your past performances and prepares you to find roles, organisations and teams which best fit you – opening the door for elite performance. Instead of talent management and changing behaviour, look to Fit as a key to your performance improvement. You′ll find that performance does not have a one–size–fits–all formula – it is bespoke, personal and different for each individual. Understand how you can align your natural style with the right roles to achieve elite performance in your professional and personal lives Appreciate your unique behavioural patterns that impact personal and team success Discover that true success is not totally dependent on talent and intelligence, but on discovering what you′re good at and where you fit. Fit: When Talent and Intelligence Just Won′t Cut It unearths the hidden traits of elite performance and enables you to find your fit to further enhance your engagement and success.

Most traders on the ASX are familiar with line and bar charts, but there has never before been a book written in Australia on the ancient Japanese art of candlestick charting. Louise Bedford, author of the highly successful The Secret of Writing Options, writes in a clear, concise way and uses plenty of examples to help readers understand candlesticks and use them to profitably trade the markets.

Your Business Won't Change Until You Do Has your business stalled, got stuck or gone stale? Do you want more life and more profit? This book shows you that the best way to grow your business and reach the next level of performance is to first grow yourself. Breakpoints shines a light on the common mistakes made by business owners and offers simple, practical and manageable solutions to break free of your constraints, and achieve a game-changing leap to the next level in your life and your business. Through his proven insights, Dr Mike Ashby will help you achieve best-ever results in all aspects of your business. Packed with proven ideas, real-life examples and easy-to-use tools, this no-nonsense guide will reveal how to: recapture your energy and drive remove the clutter and reclaim the time to grow your business energise your business by defining your vision and purpose build a loyal team that wants to work with you, not for you. With no jargon, only two acronyms and plenty of humour, Breakpoints will give you the courage to play a bigger game.

Super-charge your brain to gain a huge competitive edge in business and in lifeFuture Brain is the busy professional's secret weapon for boosting mastery, efficiency, and productivity to gain that coveted competitive edge -- in business and in life. Designed to be implemented at the individual, team, or organisational level, this in-depth, step-by-step framework leverages neuro-scientific principles to help you develop a solid, habit-changing plan for building and maintaining brain fitness and healthy behaviours. Author Dr. Jenny Brockis will help you develop your thought processes and your regular routine to get more done with less effort and time. Based on the idea of neuroplasticity, these daily practices improve focus, creativity, and effectiveness to help you stay relevant, competitive, and way ahead of the pack.You already have a magnificent brain, but you probably take it for granted; we often develop "survival techniques" that force our brain to work with an incompatible "operating system" in an effort to keep up with the ever-increasing velocity of change and information overload. This book helps you beef up your brain awareness so you can take advantage of the built-in features and native capabilities that make the human brain a truly awesome machine.* Reduce stress and avoid stress-related illnesses* Foster healthy thinking habits to boost efficiency* Build your expertise with renewed focus and stamina* Drive innovation through productive collaborationA brain that can change, adapt, lead, and collaborate to operate with a high level of flexibility, agility, and creativity is a brain that will serve you well now and into the future. Future Brain turns neuroscience into actionable steps, helping you to train your brain to achieve high-performance in all areas of life.

Financial Accounting, 9th Edition continues the strong reputation established by this leading Australian text as the most comprehensive book for students studying introductory accounting in undergraduate or postgraduate programs.