In #MINDSET, the #1 international best-selling author, Dr. Mary Kovach, reveals the scholarly perspective behind the human mindset, specifically, whether motivation is inherently internally or externally driven. She explores theories and concepts from decades of research and applies them to everyday life. These concepts include Julian Rotter's locus of control and Carol Dweck's mindset. The latter expands upon growth mindset and fixed mindset, while the former introduces historical elements and provides examples that relate to every generation. Moreover, Deci and Ryan's self-determination theory provides deeper insight into what is motivating - inherent excitement or an external stimulus.Topics and theories discussed include:MindsetMotivationLocus of ControlThe Self-Determination TheoryThe Cognitive Evaluation TheoryExtrinsic Motivation ContinuumIn this book, Dr. Kovach compares and contrasts various mindsets and applies them to real-life examples. She utilizes historical figures to examine what their mindset could be in each scenario. Moreover, a self-assessment is included for each reader to better understand his or her individualized perspective of accountability; ultimately, where his or her mindset resides along the locus of control spectrum. This simple examination and explanations within this book engender the opportunity to transform lives!

#Mindset: A Research-Based Approach to Understanding Motivation

Business & Money

Kovach, Mary

Education & Reference

Strategic Edge Innovations/Global Wellness Media

ROCKSTAR Manager: From Theory to Practice is the ultimate guide to elevate your management skills! In this book, Dr. K - The Management Professor, examines more than 20 different managerial topics derived from both theory and experience. Her expertise unveils applicable methods for managers to execute at any level within an organization. ROCKSTAR Manager couples Dr. K's research from her double-blind peer reviewed scholarly publications and 15 successful years managing hundreds of direct reports at Fortune 500 companies. The various topics elucidated within this book include basic guidelines for managing others, leadership styles, motivation, conflict, understanding a P&L, and termination. Recognizing and applying what it means to be a rockstar manager will have associates waiting in line to work for you!This is the perfect resource to develop a solid command of managing effectively and efficiently, taking what you learn in an easy-to-understand structure, and transforming it for application in real-life situations. How you activate these concepts and employ them is what you bring to the table - the value you add and culture you create. Management is all about people, and whether you are a new supervisor or a veteran manager, you are bound to transform your skills as a direct result of this book!Watch Dr. K's ROCKSTAR Manager show on various streaming services and listen on various podcast platforms. Subscribe to the Dr. K - The Management Professor YouTube channel for even more!

ROCKSTAR Manager: From Theory to Practice

Management & Leadership

Dr. K - The Management Professor, LLC

This book is next-level leadership. In Be Your Best You, the #1 international best-selling and award-winning author, Dr. Mary Kovach, delivers the full leadership spectrum. There are three unique parts to this book, each contributing different aspects of leadership.Part 1 is an overview of nine different leadership styles and theories. They include the Trait Theories, Behavioral Theories, the Path-Goal Theory, the Leader-Member Exchange Theory, Authentic Leadership, Servant Leadership, Situational Leadership, Transactional Leadership, and Transformational Leadership. Applying her LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt and Agile certifications, she pairs each of the nine leadership styles and theories with an efficient and effective tool, to aid in leadership development. Additionally, each style has three reflection questions to consider.Part 2 of Be Your Best You is a pep talk about how self-belief and self-doubt can influence results, not only in work projects but also in life. This section includes a number of reflection questions, stories that provide an opportunity to see how different perspectives may limit your life, and a chance to increase your energy level by adjusting your posture.Part 3 consists of four leadership contexts (business, education, sport, and the military). Each of the four contexts contain multiple global studies that illustrate the direct impact of applying transformational leadership and prove its effectiveness.The culmination of the research, various leadership styles, and effective tools present the ultimate researched-based guide to outstanding leadership.

Be Your Best You: The Ultimate Research-Based Guide to Outstanding Leadership

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#Mindset: A Research-Based Approach to Understanding Motivation

ROCKSTAR Manager: From Theory to Practice

Be Your Best You: The Ultimate Research-Based Guide to Outstanding Leadership