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UNINA9910465835303321 |
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Autore |
Malunga Chiku |
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Titolo |
Power and influence [[electronic resource]] : self-development lessons from African proverbs and folktales / / Chiku Malunga ; foreword by Michael Edwards |
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Lanham, Md., : University Press of America, c2012 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (170 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Self-help techniques |
Proverbs, African |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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POWER AND INFLUENCE; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1: The Emerging Age of Wisdom; Chapter 2: Purpose; Chapter 3: Concentration; Chapter 4: Turning Vision to Work; Chapter 5: Building Mental Power; Chapter 6: Growing One's Money Tree; Chapter 7: Time Management; Chapter 8: 'Self' in Self-development; Chapter 9: Influence; Chapter 10: Self-Development and Leadership; Chapter 11: Conclusion; Appendix 1: Power and Influence Proverbs; Appendix 2: Personal Development Self Assessment Tool; Appendix 3: Self-development Interventions; Bibliography; Index; About the Author |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This book demonstrates how the indigenous wisdom contained in African proverbs and folktales can be used to enhance modern life. The timeless wisdom enriches the understanding of self-development and positive influence, contributing towards the much-needed, cross-cultural dialogue among individuals, organizations, and societies in this increasingly diversified world. |
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