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The books draw on empirical research from many of the world’s leading educational psychologists, while highlighting the best (and worst) workplace practices. This means that you can learn, crucially, sooner rather than later, what works for you. 

The WSS philosophy can be encapsulated in one sentence:

‘The power of one driven by the wisdom of many’®

Mastering Meetings & Conversations (Book 1 in the series) is now available on Amazon. Keep an eye out for Amazon emails about the publication of the other titles in the series (Books 2-6), to be released in the first half of 2026.

Mastering Meetings & Conversations

Meetings and conversations are at the heart of workplace interaction. Learn how to participate in, and run, meetings effectively, improve your listening and questioning skills and sell your ideas successfully. 

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Managing how you're Assessed

An analysis of over 20 criteria by which you are assessed by your boss, colleagues, customers, suppliers and your wider network.

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Developing Bullet-Proof Self-Reliance

How to implement a self-development strategy to help you become more productive, by minimising or eliminating 30 job-related career-disrupting causes of workplace stress.

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Establishing Leadership Credentials

An analysis of 40 differences between managers and leaders, and how to change your own behaviour and performance to achieve your career goals.

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Achieving Exceptional Performance

How to elevate your personal performance, and achieve greater recognition from others, through quality improvement and enhanced creativity techniques.

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Implementing your Career Strategy

How to use numerous career planning techniques to control both the momentum and direction of your career.

What you will learn from Book 1:
Mastering Meetings & Conversations

Listening and Questioning Skills:

These are skills which are rarely addressed in formal courses or training but are amongst the most crucial skills in terms of personal and career success.

Be a Success at Selling your Ideas:

You cannot achieve career success unless others accept your ideas, so knowing why people resist ideas, and the techniques to overcome this resistance is invaluable.

How to Negotiate Successfully:

How to anticipate what negotiating techniques are applicable and appropriate in different circumstances will give you a winning edge.

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