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Time of India
29-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
6 essential books every professional should read to decode human behaviour and communicate smarter
In today's fast-paced, high-stakes professional environment, understanding human behaviour is more than a soft skill, it's a strategic asset. Whether you're managing teams, negotiating deals, leading change, or building client relationships, the ability to decode why people act the way they do is key to effective communication and sustained influence. While countless theories have emerged over time, a handful of books stand out for their clarity, depth, and real-world application. The six acclaimed titles listed here offer powerful frameworks to help professionals manage complex interpersonal dynamics with greater insight and effectiveness. Whether your goal is to influence ethically, make sounder decisions, or lead with empathy, these books serve as indispensable guides. 1. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion – Robert Cialdini Robert Cialdini's Influence introduces six universal principles that drive human decision-making: reciprocity, commitment, social proof, authority, liking, and scarcity. These principles help explain how marketers, leaders, and even cults can shape behaviour. Professionals will learn how to apply these tactics responsibly, while also recognising and defending against unethical persuasion. This book is especially valuable for those in marketing, negotiations, and stakeholder engagement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Lo Prado (ver precio) Verisure Alarmas Leer más Undo 2. Thinking, Fast and Slow – Daniel Kahneman Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman explores two core modes of thinking in this groundbreaking work: fast, intuitive decision-making and slow, analytical reasoning. Through compelling insights into biases such as confirmation bias and loss aversion, Kahneman helps readers understand how judgment is often flawed, and how to correct it. A must-read for executives, analysts, and decision-makers seeking to improve cognitive clarity and strategic thinking. 3. The Laws of Human Nature – Robert Greene Drawing from psychology, history, and philosophy, Robert Greene examines why people frequently act irrationally and how to respond with emotional intelligence. The Laws of Human Nature offers tools to identify manipulation, manage egos, and convert adversaries into allies. This book is highly relevant for leaders, consultants, and professionals navigating high-stakes or politically sensitive environments. 4. Predictably Irrational – Dan Ariely Behavioural economist Dan Ariely reveals the underlying logic behind seemingly irrational behaviour in areas such as productivity, spending, and decision-making. Predictably Irrational shows how human actions, though often flawed, follow consistent, predictable patterns. Entrepreneurs, economists, product managers, and policy professionals will find valuable, research-driven insights into how people truly think and behave. 5. How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie Dale Carnegie's enduring bestseller remains one of the most influential works on relationship-building. With practical techniques like using people's names, showing genuine interest, and listening actively, How to Win Friends and Influence People helps readers foster trust and rapport, both vital for effective leadership and team dynamics. This book is essential for managers, client-facing professionals, and anyone seeking to strengthen workplace communication. 6. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking – Susan Cain Susan Cain's Quiet challenges the extrovert-centric model of leadership by showcasing the unique strengths introverts bring to organisations. From thoughtful problem-solving to deep focus and creativity, Cain reveals why introverts are key to building balanced, high-performing teams. This book is particularly insightful for team leaders, HR professionals, and introverted professionals looking to leverage their natural strengths. Why These Books Matter Human behaviour is complex, but understanding its drivers is essential for professional success. These six titles offer research-backed, actionable guidance for improving communication, decision-making, leadership, and interpersonal effectiveness. Whether you're leading a team, presenting to stakeholders, or managing client expectations, the insights in these books provide a foundation for stronger performance and more meaningful professional relationships. All six books are readily available through major bookstores and online retailers—making it easier than ever to access powerful tools to better understand and navigate human behaviour in today's evolving workplace. Ready to empower your child for the AI era? Join our program now! Hurry, only a few seats left.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'We had a song called Heat-Crazed Vole. You know, like a rat. It was pretty awful!': Iron Maiden's Steve Harris recalls his early days
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. In the 50 years since he formed Iron Maiden, bassist Steve Harris has been the band's leader and main songwriter - the author of classic heavy metal anthems including Run To The Hills, The Number Of The Beast and The Trooper. But as he admits to MusicRadar, he wrote some very strange songs in his younger days before Maiden. In his first band, Influence, Harris wrote the music but left the lyrics to a school friend named Dave Smith. 'Dave came up with a song that was called Heat-Crazed Vole,' Harris recalls. 'You know, like a rat. Which I thought was a pretty awful title.' Dave Smith also provided the title for another of Harris' early songs - Endless Pit. 'That was a terrible title as well,' Harris says. But that song ended up being hugely significant for Steve Harris and Iron Maiden. The main riff in Endless Pit was developed into a new song named Innocent Exile. Innocent Exile would eventually be featured on Iron Maiden's second album, Killers, released in 1981. But Steve Harris first performed the song with Smiler, the band he joined after his spells with Influence and another group, Gypsy's Kiss. 'I played quite a few gigs with Smiler,' Harris says. 'Maybe twenty-six, twenty-seven shows with them. 'And it was good experience playing with guys that were quite a bit older than me. It's funny because at the time, I was seventeen, and they were like mid-twenties, and I thought they were pretty old! 'Smiler was a boogie band, so they quite liked Innocent Exile, because it's got a sort of a boogie bit at the end. 'But they didn't want to play any of my other songs, and that's when it got a bit weird. "They told me, 'Oh, there's too many time changes in your songs.' And well, fair enough. I mean, I joined them! 'They were a boogie band, and that's what I joined. So I should have been content with that, really, but I wasn't. 'I wanted to introduce more of my stuff, and it wasn't really suitable for that band. 'We played a lot of covers, and because they had two guitar players I introduced a bit of Wishbone Ash. But they liked the boogie stuff like Savoy Brown and bands like that. That's what they were all about. 'So I was trying to pull them in a direction that they weren't really that comfortable with. 'And in the end I realised that the only way to do my own stuff is to leave and form my own band. Then I can do what I want.' Harris put the first line-up of Iron Maiden together in the last months of 1975. 50 years later, the band are celebrating that anniversary with the Run For Your Lives tour.
Mid East Info
19-02-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Sustainability And Tech Key Industry Drivers, Hears Annual Dubai Boat Show Leisure Yachting Conference - Middle East Business News and Information
Under the theme 'The New Nautical Code: Innovation, Influence and Experience', the conference hosted over 300 industry professionals to discuss key maritime sector topics Sustainability and technology dominate agenda as industry heavyweights gather to drive the next chapter in maritime. Dubai, UAE –February 2025: The Annual Dubai Boat Show Leisure Yachting Conference was held today at The Westin Mina Seyahi with a packed agenda covering the most pressing maritime topics. The yearly gathering is the forerunner to the Dubai International Boat Show and attracts the industry's most prestigious leaders and decision-makers to stimulating debates and discussions as they travel to Dubai for the globe's most prestigious luxury yachting event. This year's conference theme, 'The New Nautical Code: Innovation, Influence and Experience,' acted as a springboard for discussions around technology in the sector, AI and autonomous cruising, digital resilience, sustainability mandates, marketing, and how to reach UHNWI – one of the key audience groups for yachting, amongst others. His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Hareb, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council, and Senior Advisor to the Dubai Boat Show, and Alex Nicholl, Vice President – New Industries, Dubai World Trade Centre, led the opening remarks to welcome guests and underscored the development of the sector and the importance of collaboration to continue furthering these advancements. His Excellency Saeed Mohammed Hareb said: 'Dubai International Boat Show each year attracts the most prestigious leaders and decision makers, gathering together to decide the future of the industry. Luxury yachts consider Dubai their premier destination and we are working with our partners to achieve the ambitious target of a total 52,000 berths.' Market trends: Initial panel discussions in the ballroom of the Westin Mina Seyahi centred around market trends, with the Arabian Gulf and its ongoing developments in Saudi Arabia's emerging coastlines, and Abu Dhabi's wellness and leisure expansions earmarked by industry leaders as key areas to focus. The support of Dubai's leading role in the regional yachting sector as a market driver was also discussed, with leaders agreeing that the city's world-class marinas, brokerage services, and luxury developments are focal points to further build its status as the gateway to the Gulf's expanding leisure marine market. It was highlighted that the UAE is become a preferred destination for billionaires with wealth surging by 39.5 per cent in 2024, aligning with rising demand for yacht charters, sales and related services. Transaction trends were discussed with fractional ownership identified as an area that has not become popular globally, but off market transactions which have seen a 20 per cent increase were discussed in depth with Mohamed Al Zaabi, Founder & CEO, Royal Yachts UAE, highlighting: 'There are three factors to the 20 per cent increase in off market transactions. The first is privacy, especially in our region, as many owners don't feel comfortable listing their assets publicly. The second is scarcity as there is a limited number of top-tier yachts in the market meaning specialised client appoint brokers. The third is speed as transactions tend to be considerably faster than a publicly listed yacht. This type of transaction strengthens the role of the broker who has access to these sellers however it might make it harder to track price trends.' Technological advancements: out the conference, unsurprisingly, was technology and the impact it has on the entire maritime industry. Officials discussed how AI and automation are reshaping navigation and enhancing yacht performance, safety, and guest experience. Green technology, specifically the link between AI and sustainability, and its effect specifically on the luxury sector were also discussed, in addition to cyber security and how practical strategies can be rolled out to protect against threats. Nicolas Lapp, Co-Founder, Sunreef Yachts, said: 'We are seeing more people asking for the entire boat to be sustainable and in turn we get more requests from customers who hadn't considered catamarans in the past but are now looking for something more eco responsible. 'Our goal is always to seek solutions to problems. We're consistently looking at how we can use less energy to be in a better energy balance. The cheapest energy will always be the wind so now we're working on new sail plans that can be automatised much more. We have just begun rolling out AI technology including making lighter boats and for sailing performance as occasionally AI can calculate a quicker route.' Commercial strategies: The conference, which was attended by 300 international delegates, also saw a series of panel discussions leading on how to be adaptive and create bespoke services for the new elite owner expectations. Industry leaders explored the ongoing topic of how UHNWI continue to redefine trends specifically in the luxury segment and how they can be strategically targeted. Jad Zakkak Migliorini, Chief Marketing Officer, Azimut Yachts, said: '15 years ago, people were looking into size, then we see a second phase where volume became a purchasing driver. Nowadays it's all about the experience, the emotional experience, especially when considering the new billionaires, we need to surprise them, need to create some sort of immersion … otherwise it's just a product. 'The average age of yacht owners has moved from 65/70 years to 40/45 years. This requires us to engage them with emotional experience – the desire of owning something that they were not considering at the very beginning.' The Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), the Middle East's largest maritime and lifestyle event, opens its doors to the public from 19-23 February, set to unite the entire sector of maritime professionals, as well as families and friends looking to enjoy the nautical spectacular, which features 1,000 brands and 200 yachts and watercraft. About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC): A global business facilitator since 1979, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is home to the region's leading purpose-built convention and exhibition centre. DWTC provides a platform for connecting people, products, innovation and ideas from around the world through a dynamic calendar of international trade exhibitions and its own roster of sector leading mega events. As a designated free zone, complemented by award-winning commercial real estate, DWTC plays an integral role in Dubai and the region's growth story. Since its inauguration, DWTC has hosted over 6,000 events, with an estimated economic output of AED 248 billion, attracting over 38 million business visitors to Dubai. Building on this legacy, DWTC's second flagship venue, the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), stands as a premier destination for prominent national and international mega events. Strategically aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, DEC's recently announced AED 10 billion expansion is integral to Expo City Dubai's vision of becoming a global business hub for exhibitions and events. Additionally, developed and managed by DWTC for Expo 2020 Dubai, Expo Village hosts a vibrant residential community with 2,273 units across four clusters, also integrated within the Expo City Dubai ecosystem.
See - Sada Elbalad
29-01-2025
- General
- See - Sada Elbalad
'Imam Al-Haramayn and Ash'ari School' – A New Release at CIBF
Mohamed Mandour The Muslim Council of Elders' stand at the Cairo International Book Fair is showcasing a selection of its latest publications for 2025. Among the featured releases is the book, titled 'Imam Al-Haramayn and His Influence on the Formation of the Ash'ari School' by Ali Mohamed Jabr, a distinguished scholar of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif. The book delves into three key issues in the thought of Imam Al-Juwayni: the theory of knowledge, the creation of the world, and divine attributes. The author begins by introducing Imam Al-Haramayn, providing readers with an in-depth account of his life, scholarly formation, teachers, students, and the praise he received from other scholars. The first chapter of the book focuses on the theory of knowledge. The second chapter addresses the concept of the creation of the world, emphasizing its significance as one of the key tenets upheld by Ahl Al-Sunnah. The third chapter explores texts that may imply anthropomorphism and analyzes their meanings. In the conclusion, the author discusses Imam Al-Haramayn's logical and theological methodology. He emphasizes that while several factors contributed to Al-Juwayni's adoption of Ash'ari thought, his choice was not driven by blind imitation of his father or other prominent Ash'ari scholars. Instead, it was the result of careful deliberation, critical study, and examination of the views of different schools of thought. Imam Al-Haramayn embraced Ash'ari theology with conviction, considering it the closest interpretation of the Quran and Sunnah. He passionately defended the Ash'ari school against its critics, demonstrating the depth of his understanding rather than the rigidity of blind prejudice. The Muslim Council of Elders is participating with a dedicated stand at the 56th Cairo International Book Fair, taking place from January 23 to February 5, 2025. The stand features a wide range of the Council's distinguished publications and hosts a variety of seminars, activities, and events focused on promoting values of goodness, love, peace, and coexistence among all people.
