Embracing Change in a Changing World


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This report summarizes the findings of Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Project B-22A, "New Paradigms for Rural and Small Urban Transit Service Delivery." It will be of interest to individuals who provide public transportation in rural and small urban areas; local, regional, state, and federal planners and funders of these services; and the administrators of these programs at state departments of transportation. The findings, presented in the form of case studies, provide a valuable resource to professionals who may implement new concepts to improve public transportation in the community.




Embracing Change


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In this book, David Malin offers readers a refreshing new paradigm for understanding themselves. This humorous, easy-to-read guide includes specific ideas about how to deal with difficult transitions and life changes. EMBRACING CHANGE uses stories, creative metaphor, and wit to help people who are struggling with change: whether it is the transition to college or into the workplace, the challenging joy of having children, or learning to embrace retirement. Each chapter can be read on its own, or returned to later, revealing new insights to readers at different stages in their lives. The book's fresh perspective will enable even readers who are familiar with principles of self-reflection and self-healing to make new discoveries. EMBRACING CHANGE will inspire readers of all ages to confront change in a healthy and positive way.




The Journeys of Trees: A Story about Forests, People, and the Future


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An urgent and illuminating portrait of forest migration, and of the people studying the forests of the past, protecting the forests of the present, and planting the forests of the future. Forests are restless. Any time a tree dies or a new one sprouts, the forest that includes it has shifted. When new trees sprout in the same direction, the whole forest begins to migrate, sometimes at astonishing rates. Today, however, an array of obstacles—humans felling trees by the billions, invasive pests transported through global trade—threaten to overwhelm these vital movements. Worst of all, the climate is changing faster than ever before, and forests are struggling to keep up. A deft blend of science reporting and travel writing, The Journeys of Trees explores the evolving movements of forests by focusing on five trees: giant sequoia, ash, black spruce, Florida torreya, and Monterey pine. Journalist Zach St. George visits these trees in forests across continents, finding sequoias losing their needles in California, fossil records showing the paths of ancient forests in Alaska, domesticated pines in New Zealand, and tender new sprouts of blight-resistant American chestnuts in New Hampshire. Everywhere he goes, St. George meets lively people on conservation’s front lines, from an ecologist studying droughts to an evolutionary evangelist with plans to save a dying species. He treks through the woods with activists, biologists, and foresters, each with their own role to play in the fight for the uncertain future of our environment. An eye-opening investigation into forest migration past and present, The Journeys of Trees examines how we can all help our trees, and our planet, survive and thrive.




Thrive


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Become an irresistible school Our rapidly evolving world is dramatically impacting how we view schools. Fortunately, we have the knowledge to not only survive, but thrive during rapid change. Other organizations have faced these evolutionary disruptions for centuries. Thrive: How Schools Will Win the Education Revolution translates this knowledge for educators. Written by Grant Lichtman, a thought leader on the transformation of education, this book will help administrators understand: • The most important concepts in creating long-term success: value, strategy, and innovation • The Five Big Tools of strategic change, to build both a comfort and capacity for change • The reality of competing in an evolving marketplace Families are choosing from a growing menu of learning options. Your school needs a value proposition that shouts, "We are your best choice!" As an educator, you have an important role to play in winning the education revolution and making your school irresistible to your community.




Embracing Change - A World in Peace


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There's no use denying it. The world is changing. Rapidly. We're all feeling it. Many of us don't understand it yet. We're resistant to believe that the old ways don't work any longer. We're being nudged, pushed, pulled, and prompted to change. The forces of the universe are conspiring to make it a better place. We needn't agree on what to call this Force that unites us. Whether some Higher Provi-dence that Created All or a Quantum Force underlying Matter and Energy, whether God or Wave, whether enlightenment, awakening, or simply a return to Knowing, we can agree to consider a few simple points: - Clinging to old beliefs and resisting change leads to continued pain. - The world is changing and as we accept this change life has the potential to be more peaceful. - Continuing to live the lives we've led will likely yield similar results. - Those who do not embrace change will not flourish in our changing world. - Change is a hard thing, perhaps the hardest thing, but it's possible. If you're willing to consider that the above statements may be true, if they somehow resonate, even in the midst of doubt, this book may hold some of the answers you're looking for. Welcome. Enjoy the ride.




Impermanence


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What does it mean that we are constantly changing? How do people confront ideas like death and change? Asked to contribute to an exhibit celebrating the work of the Dalai Lama, multimedia artists David and Hi-Jin Hodge interviewed over a hundred people about impermanence and change in their lives. Their subjects ranged from philosophers, gardeners, economists, spiritual leaders, doctors, and patients. The result was incredibly moving. The Hodges's installation consisted of a large circular arrangement of mounted iPods on which the interviews played simultaneously, each on its own screen. Now this unique record has been made available for a wider audience; it includes links to access the video so that the interviews can be viewed as they were seen in the original exhibit. Though impermanence is a central Buddhist concept, it's also a universal concern. We all grow up, change, and eventually pass into another state. Impermanence: Embracing Change provides a range of voices both profound and heartwarming that address these questions.




Next Is Now


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One of the world’s leading authorities on customer-centric business transformation, Lior Arussy—founder and CEO of the global consulting firm Strativity Group—offers “a revolutionary, yet pragmatic guide to not only managing change, but driving and thriving in a world of cataclysmic explosions of information and technology” (Joseph Michelli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Leading the Starbucks Way). The old business model of adapting to change for continued success is dead. Change is the new normal. There are no more periods of stability and predictability. There is only change. This continuous upheaval can undercut morale, decrease productivity and decimate profits, or it can be a game-changing opportunity. In Next Is Now, “Lior Arussy provides a comprehensive and instructive roadmap for leading change and preparing yourself and your organization for the future. He generously shares insider insights, examples, and lessons learned from his many years advising top business leaders.” (Denise Lee Yohn, author of What Great Brands Do). He helps corporate leaders and their employees view change as an opportunity to become invested, drive that change, and achieve more success and job satisfaction than if change were simply implemented from the top down. Based on his experience working one-on-one with major corporate clients like Mercedes-Benz, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Thomson Reuters, HSBC and other Fortune 500 clients, Arussy shares his five-step Future Ready Impact program, guiding change-impacted employees and business owners from a victim mentality to one of participation and ownership. As Stephen Cannon, the former president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, raves, “For anyone interested in building a thriving business, Lior Arussy’s insights provide actionable steps to integrate into your plans for achieving success.”




Embracing Change


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Master change and achieve your goals Change is a feature of our lives. Everything around us and even inside us is constantly changing, whether we like it or not. In his latest bestseller, Tony Buzan draws on his highly effective Mind Mapping and mental development techniques to help you understand and master change. Whatever your current circumstances, Tony enables you to develop your confidence in the face of change, and enhance your ability to transform your future. Change – Understand change and how you are affected by it. Enable – Realize how flexible you can be in response to change. Transform – Use Buzan’s Tools for Transformation to turn change into opportunity.




Embracing Change


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Are you ready to transform your relationship with change and unlock your full potential? Embracing Change is a powerful guide to thriving in life's pivotal moments. Through insightful wisdom, reflective exercises and inspiring stories, Rae A. Stonehouse takes you on a journey of self-discovery, growth and resilience. In this life-changing book, you'll learn how to: · Recognize the signs that it's time for change and have the courage to embrace new beginnings · Identify and overcome the limiting beliefs that have held you back · Reframe your perspective to view change as an opportunity, not a threat · Develop strategies for navigating major transitions with grace and confidence · Cultivate a growth mindset to find joy in lifelong learning and self-improvement Whether facing a career shift, personal challenge or simply seeking greater fulfillment, this book provides a roadmap for transformation. Stonehouse guides you every step of the way with compassion and real-world strategies to help you adapt, evolve and thrive. No longer must change be feared. By attuning to its winds, you open yourself to new possibilities and the infinite potential within you. Embrace this pivotal journey and let Embracing Change be the catalyst for your personal renaissance. Part of the inspiring Self-Development Mini Book series, this empowering read will reshape how you navigate life's unpredictable paths. The opportunity for growth awaits - what an adventure it will be!




Lessons in Stoicism


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How can Stoicism inspire us to lead more enjoyable lives? In the past few years, Stoicism has been making a comeback. But what exactly did the Stoics believe? In Lessons in Stoicism, philosopher John Sellars weaves together the key ideas of the three great Roman Stoics -- Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius -- with snapshots of their fascinating lives, to show us how their ideas can help us today. In vivid prose, Sellars shows how the works of these three Stoics have inspired readers ever since, speaking as they do to some of the perennial issues that face anyone trying to navigate their way through life. Their works, fundamentally, are about how to live -- how to understand one's place in the world, how to cope when things don't go well, how to manage one's emotions and how to behave towards others. Consoling and inspiring, Lessons in Stoicism is a deeply thoughtful guide to the philosophy of a good life.