Catalog Search Results
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Is it best to be emotionless and analytical in decision making? When our goal is to be decisive, the answer is a resounding no. Instead, harnessing the power of emotions is critical. Studies of the neural underpinnings of decision making show that our brains start by evaluating options analytically. But very soon usually based on first impressions we create an emotional front-runner. We then continue down a path of predecisional distortion, which...
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Decision making cuts across all human activities. Yet we rarely study much less apply the fundamental thinking processes that should be undertaken before we make important decisions. Most of us can't stop our emotions from having more sway than rational deliberation. Dr. Howard, who has spent much of his career studying this struggle between instinct and logic, describes the elements of high-quality decisions: proper framing, clear alternatives, appropriate...
3) Arctic
Language
English
Formats
Description
A man (Mads Mikkelson) stranded in the Arctic after an airplane crash must decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his makeshift camp or to embark on a deadly trek through the unknown in hopes of making it out alive. Nominated for a Golden Camera Award at the **Cannes Film Festival**. "*ARTIC tells this story of self-reliance and survival with such austerity and absolute integrity that the results are breathtaking...*" - Oliver Jones, **Observer**...
4) Click
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Special edition.
Language
English
Description
A workaholic architect finds a universal remote that allows him to fast-forward and rewind to different parts of his life. Complications arise when the remote starts to make its own choices.
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Reggie's boyfriend dumps her just before the big dance. The boss won't let Sam off to attend a wedding. Mark argues to get the family car for a date. Using realistic vignettes, this program teaches an easy-to-apply procedure for settling disputes fairly and maintaining good relationships. The guide includes discussion starters plus directions for sociodramas and mindmapping.
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Organisations need to innovate and change in order to survive. So why are so many people afraid of it? How do you help people open themselves up to change? Joel Barker's best selling training program, The New Business of Paradigms, explains how the rules we live by can limit our ability to innovate and be creative. In example after example, Joel demonstrates how thinking differently is necessary for us to grow as organizations and as individuals....
7) If I stay
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Mia Hall thought the hardest decision she would ever face would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at Juilliard or follow a different path to be with the love of her life, Adam. But what should have been a carefree family drive changes everything in an instant. Caught between life and death for one revealing day, Mia has only one decision left, which will not only decide her future but her ultimate fate.
8) What now?
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Five short episodes cover the exploits and decisions of eight teenagers over 24 hours. See Bridie Carter (McLeod's Daughters, Dancing with the Stars) in one of her first roles.-Kanopy.
Series
Criterion collection volume 1132
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
Director-approved special edition.
Language
Norwegian
Description
A young woman battles indecisiveness as she traverses the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path.
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Most organisations are built for stability, not for change. But in today's competitive environment, you must be ready to change and change frequently. Lawler and Worley explain how to increase your "surface area" with the outside world, drive leadership to lower levels in the company, and reward decision makers for change management as well as results.
Series
Criterion collection volume 1132
Language
Norwegian
Formats
Description
Chronicling four years in the life of Julie, this modern story about the quest for love and meaning explores a young woman's navigation of the troubled waters of her love life and career path, ultimately leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.
13) What they had
Language
English
Formats
Description
Bridget (Hilary Swank) returns home to Chicago at her brother's (Michael Shannon) urging to help deal with her ailing mother (Blythe Danner) and her father's (Robert Forster) reluctance to let go of their life together. Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival.** Nominated for Best First Feature at the **Philadelphia Film Festival.** *"One of the year's best indie dramas, one that should hit home with a wide range of viewers sure to relate...
14) If I stay
Language
English
Formats
Description
Mia Hall thought the hardest decision she would ever face would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at Juilliard or follow a different path to be with the love of her life, Adam. But what should have been a carefree family drive changes everything in an instant. Caught between life and death for one revealing day, Mia has only one decision left, which will not only decide her future but her ultimate fate.
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
Library edition.
Language
English
Description
This course examines why leaders and organizations make poor choices, digging deep into cognitive psychology, group dynamics, and theories of organizational culture and systems to help explain why well-intentioned, capable people blunder. The course also looks at the techniques and behaviors that leaders can employ to improve decision making in their organizations.
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Ralph is not like other mice. He is always looking for a new adventure. When a young guest arrives with a shiny miniature motorcycle, Ralph knows that it is his lucky day and takes it out for a spin. A Scottish lad has a tough decision to make. He will have to decide if he wants to be a Highlander like his father's people or a Lowlander like his mother's people. Maybe he will be able to combine his hunting and herding skills into something special....
17) Click
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
A workaholic architect finds a universal remote that allows him to fast-forward and rewind to different parts of his life. Complications arise when the remote starts to make its own choices.
Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Business consultant, former military intelligence officer, and award-winning Professor Stanley K. Ridgley of Drexel University has crafted these 24 lectures as an accessible way to engage with thinking that will help you think and act more strategically in business and in your own life, whether you're the CEO of a Fortune 500 company or you're preparing to embark on a new career path.
Series
Criterion collection volume 152
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of a group of adolescents in rural North Carolina and the difficult choices they need to make after an unfortunate event.
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
With levity and sadness, two grown children and their aging parents struggle with the decision whether the older generation should stay in the house where they have lived for fifty years. Shot in the house where the director's parents loved for close to fifty years shortly after they moved out, the film's semi-autobiographical story is memorably acted by a small ensemble cast led by Elliot Gould.
Interlibrary Loan
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Main Library Alliance members might be available in other libraries across New Jersey. You can search JerseyCat and place a request for the item to be sent to your library.
If your library doesn't permit JerseyCat requests or the item can't be found, you can also contact your library for assistance.Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request