Author : Miles Anthony Smith
Publisher : Kompelling Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 18,36 MB
Release : 2012-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 098840530X
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Author : Miles Anthony Smith
Publisher : Kompelling Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,17 MB
Release : 2019-09-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0988405393
Leadership Talk In this day and age, we talk about leadership and more and more books are available on the subject than ever before. The single keyword 'leadership' offers up more than 640 million search results on Google alone, and via the internet we can access leadership courses (like mine on Udemy.com) and online information more quickly and easily than ever before. We have more management consultants than ever before in the history of the world. Yet we have a severe lack of leadership in most areas of government, business, and even non-profit organizations. So why is that? It is a lack of follow-through... plain and simple. We all gorge ourselves on leadership conferences, webinars, books, and so on, but how much do we actually put into practice? Does Practice Make Perfect? This book is about putting what we learn into practice, and that is a hallmark of leadership fundamentals. Whenever we feel frustrated or life seems to be spinning out of control, we need to get back to the fundamentals; to the basics of why we're living. What is your purpose and mission? Is it based on the fundamentals of living a selfless life as a service-minded person? In Volume 2 of the Why Leadership Sucks series, Miles delves further into the pain, pitfalls, and challenges of leadership and encourages perseverance with practical, action steps based on his real-world, in-the-trenches leadership experience. Feeling Out of Control? "Life and people aren't out to get you, but your approach to life and approach to people are." At times when our lives feel out of control, we need to get back to the basics of life and leadership. We can get so distracted by things in life that we forget about what is seminally true. It is always about the fundamentals: fundamentals in work, life, sports, faith, and relationships. We can easily allow ourselves to become distracted by all kinds of things that really don't matter, and most of the time a return to the fundamentals brings us back into balance and promotes peace in our lives. What You Can Expect That's what this book is about. If you feel that things are out of control, either in your own leadership or in that of others around you, this book is for you. If you just want to learn more about servant leadership fundamentals, this book is also for you. It is my hope and belief that this book will help you get back to the fundamentals of life and leadership. These are the things that really matter in life, and life should not be focused on the things that distract us from the purpose of living a selfless life. It's Laid Out in 4 Simple Parts Part 1: To serve or not to serve. The choice is indeed a tough one. Part 2: Leggo my ego. Addresses the challenge of needing an ego to lead but having that harnessed so it is not unwieldy. Part 3: The danger of persona non grata. You don't want to be the unwelcome person, do you? Part 4: Fierce competition steamrolls ahead. Organization competition is heating up and show no signs of slowing. Will you ride the wave or be pulled under by the currents? Get Volume 2 now to decrease your stress and frustration with leadership. The wisdom in these pages is genuinely worth far more than the simple investment you will make. Pick up your copy of the book by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of the page.
Author : Chris Bent
Publisher : Chris Bent
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 14,82 MB
Release : 2012-12-19
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0991332814
1-800-I-AM-UNHAPPY(TM) - Volume 2 OK, so you are unhappy..... Who isn't? 1-800-I-AM-UNHAPPY (Volume 2) is the second in a series of volumes of writings by a former Navy Seal, Chris Bent, who over his lifetime has served country, family, and the poor. He is known for writing inspirational books that instill leadership qualities and a sense of spirit, regardless of religious faith or not. The books inspire a person to become a leader in their own life, to make a difference in their own town, neighborhood, and family, and set a good example for their children. We all need places to go to find out truths, to find out what we are doing right and wrong. Lives can change if they get back on the right track. These books, along with other inspirational books, spiritual books, religious books, and books on leadership are places not to ignore if you want a better life. These books are inspirational, straight-talking, often irreverent and humorous insights of self-discovery about life as we should know it. If your spirit needs or wants to be revitalized with: Inspiration Leadership Self-Discovery Humor Happiness Hope Success Then this series of books by Chris Bent may be just what you have been looking for! Written in short, insightful chapters of what Chris Bent refers to as his "writs and wit", this book invites examination of, and self-discovery about, modern day issues that are present in everyone's lives that bear looking at in an honest, straight-talking way. You won't find any sugar-coated, politically correct, or inhibiting false diplomacy in the impactful, straight forward views of events and issues that are shaping our world's morality and its very future. "Originally written for his children, Candice and Courtney, it now will be shared as a private conversation with each reader. It was always meant to be personal." To learn more about Chris Bent and his writings, go to http://ChrisBent.com
Author : TM Watkins
Publisher : TM Watkins
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 13,36 MB
Release : 1901
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1370920393
Nicolas Delacroix has always been a magnet for trouble. His life as a vampire has been one of debauchery and luxury. With money to burn, nothing is beyond his reach, and the excessive lifestyle of the affluent vampire playboy is his for the taking. His nights of hitting the town to find a temporary female friend are thrown into chaos when he is placed as co-leader of the Lancaster family dynasty with his younger sister, Martine. Without a true Lancaster ruling the dynasty, it is weaker and susceptible to attack. Lycans openly attack as retribution for their inability to return to their home world, blaming the vampires for their suffering. And if being a leader of a vampire dynasty wasn't enough for Nicolas, he comes across a woman that holds a secret, one that will change his world forever. Rowan didn't want to fall for the charming womaniser; she wanted to hide from the pain that his influence on her life has caused. But some secrets aren't meant to be kept. Distracted by the issues in his life, Nicolas doesn't see the dark figure in the background, hiding in the shadows. Slowly the figure brings their plan for complete domination into fruition, gaining more power with each passing day. The ultimate prize is worth fighting for, and the shadow figure will do whatever it takes to get it, even if it means death. Stopping the shadow figure at every turn, Nicolas does everything he can to protect those that he loves and in doing so, becomes something that he never believed possible.
Author : Brené Brown
Publisher : Random House
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 43,5 MB
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0399592520
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Brené Brown has taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong, and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers, and culture shifters, she’s showing us how to put those ideas into practice so we can step up and lead. Don’t miss the five-part HBO Max docuseries Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart! NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BLOOMBERG Leadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop that potential. When we dare to lead, we don’t pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don’t see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power becomes infinite when we share it with others. We don’t avoid difficult conversations and situations; we lean into vulnerability when it’s necessary to do good work. But daring leadership in a culture defined by scarcity, fear, and uncertainty requires skill-building around traits that are deeply and uniquely human. The irony is that we’re choosing not to invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders at the exact same time as we’re scrambling to figure out what we have to offer that machines and AI can’t do better and faster. What can we do better? Empathy, connection, and courage, to start. Four-time #1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown has spent the past two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give meaning to our lives, and the past seven years working with transformative leaders and teams spanning the globe. She found that leaders in organizations ranging from small entrepreneurial startups and family-owned businesses to nonprofits, civic organizations, and Fortune 50 companies all ask the same question: How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture? In this new book, Brown uses research, stories, and examples to answer these questions in the no-BS style that millions of readers have come to expect and love. Brown writes, “One of the most important findings of my career is that daring leadership is a collection of four skill sets that are 100 percent teachable, observable, and measurable. It’s learning and unlearning that requires brave work, tough conversations, and showing up with your whole heart. Easy? No. Because choosing courage over comfort is not always our default. Worth it? Always. We want to be brave with our lives and our work. It’s why we’re here.” Whether you’ve read Daring Greatly and Rising Strong or you’re new to Brené Brown’s work, this book is for anyone who wants to step up and into brave leadership.
Author : Amy Chu
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 49,26 MB
Release : 2024-07-09
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 1506742203
Before Dracula, before Nosferatu, there was...CARMILLA. In the second volume of this feminist tale of murder, monsters, and mystery layered with dark Chinese folklore, social worker turned vampire hunter Athena Lo has just lost everyone she loves—and it's all her fault. Hoping to put her life back together, Athena travels to San Francisco’s Chinatown on a quest to uncover the secrets of her mysterious family history. But her journey escalates into a nightmare when she‘s violently introduced to a new, ruthless gang of Asian American vampires and its unlikely leader, who hold shocking truths. As she navigates this dangerous territory, Athena can't escape the ghost of Carmilla...and neither can the vampires. Athena must decide—whose side is she on? Inspired by the gothic novel that started the vampire genre, this queer, feminist murder mystery graphic novel is a tale of identity, obsession and fateful family secrets. Praise for Carmilla: The First Vampire: “Part of the challenge when writing about the Asian-American experience is attempting to define something that feels so amorphous. Chu and Lee ingeniously meld one of Western horror's oldest icons with the touchstones of the East.”—Pornsak Pichetshote (The Good Asian, Infidel) “A sophisticated and modern reimagination of one of the great classics of the horror genre, Chu and Lee have crafted a Vampire story you do not want to miss.”—James Tynion IV (Something Is Killing The Children, The Department of Truth) “Carmilla is an itch in the back of your head, the horror of knowing something’s right behind you, whether it be a creature, a nightmare, or a terrible love. Amy Chu and Soo Lee weave a beautiful tale full of mystery in an unsettling New York. I highly recommend it.”—Chip Zdarsky (Batman, Sex Criminals)
Author : Michelle D. Reines
Publisher :
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 33,71 MB
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780578509969
What this book is not, it is not a leadership academic resource, filled with principles, methodologies, laws or processes - it's a conversation. It's like we sat down and shared stories over an ice-cold beer or chilled tequila on a hot sunny day. It is an unconventional leadership book, an autobiography of lessons learned. By reading this book, you'll be taken on a ride with me through my personal leadership story, I️ call my journey or ride. While you're reading the tales of my woes and cat-howl moments, I️ encourage you to think about your own ride, your stories and how my experiences might offer you some insight into what's happening on your journey. Our specific trades or crafts might be different, don't be too quick to skip over the details of the ride. The lessons are in the stories. Stories make lessons stickier, like lock-tight to a nut & bolt. Challenge yourself to find the similarities that might be happening in your life. Fix what's not working or no longer fits and cat-howl, growl and pound your chest for the stuff you've got dialed-in. Then get out there and pay it forward. Help develop other badass leaders by sharing your lessons learned. Yes, the good, bad and ugly! If you haven't already, I'd love it if you'd Join the Club at www.badassleader.com, so we can keep this thing going and support one another. We're just getting started. #ExpandYourTribe
Author : Nikos Mourkogiannis
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 20,61 MB
Release : 2014-12-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1466887443
In Purpose, world-renowned thought leader Nikos Mourkogiannis turns the entire idea of leadership on its head and shows that the choice between values and success is no choice at all. Mourkogiannis argues that companies must satisfy the need for purpose--a set of values that defines an organization and inspires and motivates its employees. Rather than organization and structure, ideas are what cause companies to go from good to great. Drawing on examples from across multiple industries, Mourkogiannis demonstrates how a strong purpose is the essential first step toward lasting success.
Author : Martin Gurri
Publisher : Stripe Press
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 32,64 MB
Release : 2018-12-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1953953344
How insurgencies—enabled by digital devices and a vast information sphere—have mobilized millions of ordinary people around the world. In the words of economist and scholar Arnold Kling, Martin Gurri saw it coming. Technology has categorically reversed the information balance of power between the public and the elites who manage the great hierarchical institutions of the industrial age: government, political parties, the media. The Revolt of the Public tells the story of how insurgencies, enabled by digital devices and a vast information sphere, have mobilized millions of ordinary people around the world. Originally published in 2014, The Revolt of the Public is now available in an updated edition, which includes an extensive analysis of Donald Trump’s improbable rise to the presidency and the electoral triumphs of Brexit. The book concludes with a speculative look forward, pondering whether the current elite class can bring about a reformation of the democratic process and whether new organizing principles, adapted to a digital world, can arise out of the present political turbulence.
Author : Yvon Chouinard
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 19,57 MB
Release : 2006-09-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1101201223
Yvon Chouinard-legendary climber, businessman, environmentalist, and founder of Patagonia, Inc.-shares the persistence and courage that have gone into being head of one of the most respected and environmentally responsible companies on earth. From his youth as the son of a French Canadian blacksmith to the thrilling, ambitious climbing expeditions that inspired his innovative designs for the sport's equipment, Let My People Go Surfing is the story of a man who brought doing good and having grand adventures into the heart of his business life-a book that will deeply affect entrepreneurs and outdoor enthusiasts alike. A newly revised edition of Let My People Go Surfing is available now. From the Trade Paperback edition.
