Titles in This Set. The Chimp Paradox. Enhancing Your Leadership Skills: A Practical Handbook for Success. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. Publishers: Vermilion; The Readers Paradise. Age Range: Adult (18+). Overview. This two-book paperback bundle pairs two of the sharpest voices in modern self-improvement writing: Professor Steve Peters' million-copy bestseller The Chimp Paradox, and Prof. V.K. Simon's practical handbook Enhancing Your Leadership Skills. Together they offer a rounded toolkit for anyone wanting to understand their own mind while sharpening the way they lead, communicate and make decisions at work and beyond, blending psychology with hands-on leadership technique.. About the Books. The Chimp Paradox introduces Professor Peters' renowned Chimp Mind Management Model, a framework built from his decades of experience as a psychiatrist working with elite athletes and Olympic gold medallists. It explains the emotional "chimp" part of the brain that can sabotage happiness and success, and gives readers clear, science-backed tools to recognise how their mind works, manage their emotions, and build lasting confidence. It has sold over a million copies and is credited by high-profile figures in sport and business as transformative reading.. Enhancing Your Leadership Skills takes a more direct, workbook-style approach to leadership development. Prof. V.K. Simon walks readers through the core disciplines of effective leadership: building self-awareness, strengthening emotional intelligence, crafting a compelling vision, setting achievable goals, communicating with influence, and making sound strategic decisions under pressure. It is designed as a practical companion for managers and aspiring leaders who want actionable steps rather than abstract theory.. Read together, the two titles complement each other well — one builds the internal awareness and emotional control that underpins good leadership, while the other supplies the external skills and frameworks to put that awareness into practice in teams and organisations.. Understand and manage the emotional "chimp" mind with Professor Peters' proven model. Boost self-awareness and emotional intelligence for better everyday decision-making. Learn to craft a clear vision and set goals that align with organisational aims. Sharpen communication and influence to build trust and motivate teams. Reduce anxiety and build lasting confidence in personal and professional life. Ideal as a thoughtful gift set for managers, students and personal development readers. About the Authors. Professor Steve Peters is a consultant psychiatrist who has worked in mental health for over 20 years, including roles as Clinical Director of Mental Health Services and Undergraduate Dean at Sheffield University. He is best known for developing the Chimp Mind Management Model used by British Cycling, Team Sky and numerous Olympic and world champions. Prof. V.K. Simon writes practical, accessible handbooks on leadership and personal development, focusing on giving emerging and experienced leaders clear, actionable strategies for real-world challenges.. Why You'll Love This Collection. Two focused, practical paperbacks that work brilliantly side by side — one trains the mind, the other trains leadership skill. A thoughtful, gift-ready set for anyone building confidence and influence at work.. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown, and reflects the current UK paperback edition in stock.