1.

Record Nr.

UNISA996387819903316

Autore

Davies John <1565?-1618.>

Titolo

The writing school-master. Or, The anatomy of fair vvriting [[electronic resource] ] : Wherein is exactly expressed each several character; together with other rules and documents coincident to the art of fair and speedy vvriting. / / By John Davis of Hereford

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Printed by H. Brugis for John Overton and are to be sold at the White Horse, [ca. 1670]

Descrizione fisica

7, [1] p., 24, [4] leaves of plates : ill

Soggetti

Penmanship

Calligraphy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Imprint date cropped? Date of publication suggested by Wing.

Imperfect: cropped and tightly bound with some loss of print; print show-through; lacks leaves 2 and 12.

Reproduction of original in the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign Campus). Library.

Sommario/riassunto

eebo-0167



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910154954403321

Autore

Prince Emma-Sue

Titolo

The advantage : the 7 soft skills you need to stay one step ahead / / Emma-Sue Prince

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Harlow, England : , : Pearson, , [2013]

©2013

ISBN

1-4479-2971-3

1-4479-2970-5

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xiv, 240 pages)

Disciplina

155.2/4

Soggetti

Adaptability (Psychology)

Critical thinking

Empathy

Resilience (Personality trait)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

About the author -- Acknowledgements -- Foreword -- Introduction -- The world we are living in -- Adaptability -- Critical thinking -- Empathy -- Integrity -- Optimism -- Being proactive -- Resilience -- Notes -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

Go from ordinary to extraordinary with 7 essential soft skills. You need Adaptability , Resilience , Optimism , Integrity , Critical thinking , Pro-activity and Empathy to stay one step ahead.  Our world is changing - so fast, so furiously, so ferociously - that to stand out at work you need to change what you're doing. And quickly. To get ahead, you need soft skills. To stay ahead you need The Advantage.   Just doing your job won’t get you to the top, but what does it take? Soft skills are your secret weapon.  These days we’re all working harder and longer, but finding it harder than ever to make an impact and get the results we want. Traditional skills like being a good team player, a solid leader or a brilliant negotiator don’t seem to be as effective anymore. To really stand out, you need to be doing something different, something better.  You need The Advantage.  In this groundbreaking book, we set the scene for seven new skills that will propel you and your career forward.



Through a combination of scientific research, no-nonsense advice, practical exercises and case studies, this book shows you how to understand, develop and use: Adaptability - respond effectively to challenges and grab new opportunities Resilience - learn from experience and attack the next challenge with equal boldness Optimism - be the most positive person you know Integrity - trust, values and honesty are the name of the game now as is authenticity Critical thinking - challenge assumptions and find solutions Pro-activity - thinking and acting ahead Empathy - respect and nurture your relationships  STAY AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION.