The Microstress Effect: How Little Things Pile Up and Create Big Problems—and What to Do about It

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New this month     The Microstress Effect: How Little Things Pile Up and Create Big Problems—and What to Do about It A hidden epidemic of small moments of stress—microstress—has insidiously infiltrated both our work and our personal lives with invisible but devastating effects. The source is seldom a classic antagonist, such as a demanding client or a jerk boss. Instead, it comes from the people with whom we are closest. In The Microstress Effect, Rob Cross and Karen Dillon explain the science behind the phenomenon and show how to break free from this quietly invasive force.     BUY NOW       Order for your team and save

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The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the world. But in our workplaces, anxiety has been a hidden problem—there in plain sight but ignored. Until now. The Anxious Achiever will show you how to harness your anxiety as a force for good. Filled with personal stories, research-based insights, and lots of practical advice, this book will help you turn your stress and worries into a source of strength for yourself, your career, and the people you lead.     BUY NOW

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