Values Based Organizations
Why do Values Based Organizations matter?Organizational success today hinges on aligning values and culture-and companies that use this as a business strategy rise above the rest.InnerWill: The Five Practices of Values Based Organizations, the anticipated follow-up to InnerWill: The Five Practices of Values Based Leaders, is a transformative guide for aligning culture with strategy, ensuring all leaders and employees are united in purpose. This comprehensive framework highlights the Five Practices of Values Based Organizations, offering practical solutions for crafting strategy, strengthening culture, and uniting diverse leadership goals. Grounded in research and experience from industry leaders, this book is a catalyst for change, featuring real-world examples and in-depth stories. No matter the type or size of business, Values Based Organizations is a must-read for reinforcing your culture and revolutionizing your organization.
Values Based Organizations
Why do Values Based Organizations matter?Organizational success today hinges on aligning values and culture-and companies that use this as a business strategy rise above the rest.InnerWill: The Five Practices of Values Based Organizations, the anticipated follow-up to InnerWill: The Five Practices of Values Based Leaders, is a transformative guide for aligning culture with strategy, ensuring all leaders and employees are united in purpose. This comprehensive framework highlights the Five Practices of Values Based Organizations, offering practical solutions for crafting strategy, strengthening culture, and uniting diverse leadership goals. Grounded in research and experience from industry leaders, this book is a catalyst for change, featuring real-world examples and in-depth stories. No matter the type or size of business, Values Based Organizations is a must-read for reinforcing your culture and revolutionizing your organization.
Vida
Housing that changes lives: the disruption no one saw coming.What if affordable housing wasn't just a place to live? What if it became a launchpad for reshaping lives-where tenants are treated as valued customers?In VIDA, Ron Lovett shares his bold vision for transforming affordable housing. Through compelling stories, he reveals how VIDA empowers residents to unlock their potential, build brighter futures, and thrive. By focusing on communities rather than just buildings, VIDA redefines what affordable housing can achieve. This book proves that making a social impact and building a financially sustainable business can coexist. From early challenges to game-changing breakthroughs, VIDA takes readers on a thought-provoking journey where individuals, communities, and the housing industry grow stronger together.VIDA isn't just a story-it's a blueprint for reimagining affordable housing and its role in shaping our future.
Hype Women
An electrifying and extraordinary approach to life for ambitious women everywhere In Hype Women: Breaking Free from Mean Girls, Patriarchy, and Systems Silencing You, CEO, founder, and entrepreneur, Erin Gallagher, delivers a provocative and practical playbook of transformation. She shares simple shifts to take you from passively existing as a person who accepts what you "get" into actively living as one who demands--and receives--what you deserve. You'll explore the depths of your unlimited potential, equipped with actions to take back your power and realize your collective personal and professional goals. The author guides you through the process of de-conditioning from the false narratives you've been told about yourself--and women everywhere--at your own pace, meeting you in this moment. You will learn how to stop pouring your energy and effort into building other's social and financial capital and how to start investing in building and healing your own generational health and wealth. She also shows you: How to forgive yourself for doing what you needed to in order to survive How to break free from the people, places, and programming holding you back How to stand in the power of knowing who you truly are and what you really want Perfect for women everywhere who are done being good girls, kowtowing to mean girls--following rules in a game rigged against them--Hype Women is a transformative and transformational anthem for a rising tide of women who are ready to become who they were always meant to be.
The Quiet Achiever
If you find yourself giving it your all but not getting the results you want, The Quiet Achiever is a must-read that will empower you to shift the way you view yourself, build self-trust, and guide you toward the fulfilling life and career you truly deserve. The Quiet Achiever: Your Journey to Authentic Confidence will help you break free from feeling stuck and stagnant in your career and guide you to dig deeper and discover the most authentic and powerful version of yourself. Written by Linda Raynier, a renowned career expert with nearly one million YouTube subscribers and former recruiter, this book delivers practical and proven strategies and techniques to help you truly understand your current view of yourself, your career, and your success including Understanding who you are as a quiet achiever Harnessing the power of your personal story for inner healing Uncovering the real reasons you feel stuck in your career Gaining clarity on your purpose and direction to stop feeling stagnant Cultivating and embracing your quiet confidence Mastering the art of communicating your value Instead of pushing harder in your career, pause and turn inward to discover the inner confidence and direction you've been seeking all along within the pages of The Quiet Achiever.
The AI Product Playbook
A comprehensive guide for aspiring and current AI product managers The AI Product Playbook: Strategies, Skills, and Frameworks for the AI-Driven Product Manager, by Dr. Marily Nika and Diego Granados, is a practical resource designed to empower product managers to effectively build, launch, and manage successful AI-powered products. This playbook bridges the gap between artificial intelligence theory and real-world product management, offering actionable learnings tailored to non-technical professionals. Drawing from extensive industry experience, Dr. Nika and Granados introduce the three essential AI product manager roles: AI Experiences PM, AI Builder PM, and AI-Enhanced PM. They offer guidance on developing skills crucial for each role and navigating common challenges in the workplace. Readers will also find valuable strategies for career growth, lifelong learning, and crafting a distinctive AI portfolio. Inside the book: Practical frameworks for discovering AI opportunities and aligning AI capabilities with business goals A deep technical dive with clear explanations of foundational AI and machine learning concepts, including supervised learning, unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, and generative AI Guidelines for ethical AI implementation, addressing bias, fairness, and compliance with AI regulations Strategies for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and enhancing productivity through AI Interactive exercises, action plans, checklists, templates, and quizzes designed to reinforce learning and build real-world skills Essential reading for aspiring and experienced product managers alike, The AI Product Playbook provides a roadmap to mastering AI-driven product management and advancing your career in the dynamic field of artificial intelligence.
The Voice-Driven Leader
An insightful and inspirational team leadership guide packed with hands-on tools, resources, and visual aids you can use immediately In The Voice-Driven Leader - How to Hear, Value, and Maximize Every Voice on Your Team, bestselling author, international speaker, and leadership consultant, Jeremie Kubicek, and Steve Cockram deliver a transformative guide to help you cultivate leadership at every level of your organization. It's a tactical, hands-on roadmap to turning teams into high-performing powerhouses, one team member at a time. Kubicek and Cockram draw on decades of in-depth experience working with some of the world's most accomplished executives, leaders, and teams as they present their incisive 5 Voices framework. In The Voice-Driven Leader, you'll learn to understand your own strengths, adapt to your team's unique needs, and guide your people through a clear, four-stage development journey. You'll find: Practical, step-by-step strategies you can apply immediately to increase your team's productivity and cohesion Intuitive walkthroughs of common, difficult leadership development problems--and solutions to frequently made leadership mistakes--that reliably solve challenges and overcome obstacles Actionable resources, including real-world examples and visual tools, that complement the book's voice-based approach Perfect for managers, executives, HR leaders, and other business leaders, The Voice-Driven Leader is an invaluable and insightful framework for entrepreneurs, founders, team leaders, supervisors, and anyone else with an interest in helping the people they lead realize their potentials.
Let Them See You
A deeply insightful and hands-on treatment of authenticity in the workplace and in the community In Let Them See You: Empowering Change Through Authenticity, mental health advocate and People Operations expert Madison Butler delivers an eye-opening and practical playbook for what it means to create safe spaces not just for others, but for yourself. You'll learn what authenticity really looks like as you discover how to be authentic with yourself and with the world around you. The author will help you uncover who you are, and what you need in order to be safe space first to yourself and then to others. The book walks you through the micro- and macro-traumas that impact how you show up at home, at work, in your community, and everywhere else, every day. It unpacks the heartbreak, fear, and trauma experienced by members of every community, and gives you strategies for understanding people as they really are, bruises and all. Inside the book: A realistic and empathetic look at authenticity that takes into account the complexity of the human experience Strategies for acknowledging the myriad experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of all people A focus on reality over unwarranted what it means to acknowledge your reality, while still speaking kindly to yourself. Perfect for managers, business leaders, and people in general, Let Them See You is a can't-miss book for human resources practitioners, managers, business owners, and anyone else with an interest in enriching their understanding of what it means to demonstrate--and appreciate--authenticity.
Already Smarter
A Fast Company Press bookLearning is the bridge that takes us from where we are today to where we want to go tomorrow.In today's rapidly changing world, learning can be a powerful asset. Learning how to learn can help you acquire new skills, change your thinking, and advance your dreams. Already Smarter offers research-informed guidance to help you become a more confident, effective, and efficient learner.Written in a clear, actionable style for professionals, students, and lifelong learners, this book offers more than one hundred practical strategies to help you demystify the learning process and accomplish more. You'll find- strategies drawn from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and educational psychology that are organized into twenty overarching themes;- examples that demonstrate how mixing, matching, and combining strategies can amplify your success;- opportunities to reflect on your own learning and design personalized plans and practices.By providing a holistic view of the most effective ways to learn, Dr. Jeffrey Bergin offers a valuable resource for anyone looking for the tools to build lasting habits that fuel personal and professional growth. Whether you're trying to boost your productivity, sharpen your mind, or achieve something big, this book will guide you on your learning journey-and into your future.
Lucky by Design
"Lucky by Design is that rarest of things: an economics PAGE-TURNER." --Lin-Manuel Miranda Wharton economist and market designer Judd Kessler pulls back the curtain on hidden markets that determine who gets what in everyday life--and how to tip the scales in your favor. "Who knew cutting-edge economics could be so fun -- and so useful? Witty and entertaining, Lucky by Design is essential reading before your next job hunt, school application, or even dinner reservation." --Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, economist and New York Times bestselling author of Everybody Lies What's the secret to scoring a reservation at a hot new restaurant? When should you enter a lottery to increase your odds of winning? Why did your neighbor's kid get into a nearby preschool while yours didn't? Who gets priority for a life-saving organ donation? These outcomes are not a matter of luck. Instead, they depend on how we navigate hidden markets that arise to decide who gets what when many of us want something and there isn't enough to go around. Every day we play in these markets, yet few of us fully understand how they work. In familiar markets, what we get depends on how much we're willing to pay. Hidden markets do not rely on prices: you can't buy your way in to a better position. Instead, what you receive hinges on the rules by which the market operates, and the choices you make in them. Judd Kessler has spent a career studying and designing these very markets. Now, he reveals the secrets of how they work, and how to maneuver in them. Whether you want to snag a coveted ticket, secure a spot in an oversubscribed college course, get better matches in the dating and job markets, do your fair share of the household chores (but no more), or more efficiently allocate your time and attention, this must-read guide will show you how to get Lucky by Design.
Soul Sight
What if the way we see the world is not just a reflection of our eyes but a mirror of our soul?When Dr. Stelios Nikolakakis' younger sons were born prematurely, everything changed. Michael arrived in stillborn silence; his surviving twin, Gabriel, came in fighting for his life. Gabriel's cerebral palsy diagnosis continued to challenge and shape Stelios and push him forward.Stelios' journey through grief, surrender, revelation, and transformation enabled him to develop a strategic framework that demonstrates how our visual system and perception of life are linked to subconscious stories that open our eyes to the things that keep us stuck. Blending his deep professional expertise with therapies for change, Stelios has used the principles of Soul Sight to help thousands of entrepreneurs, leaders, and parents to: Lead with Vision that recognizes greater potential and possibility for yourself, your business, and your family.Enjoy the freedom of Living with Intention, taking you and those around you to higher levels. Realize exponential growth so you can make an enormous Impact with Purpose.There is more to vision than meets the eye and more to healing than fixing what's broken. Wherever you are in the search for something more, Let Soul Sight open the door to reframing your vision.Make it a portal to healing the whole self.
Your Journey To Visibility Workbook
Nominated for Foreward INDIES 2025 Book of the Year Award in Career and Self-Help Categories"Well-structured, interactive workbook to achieving career clarity and success." Book Life Reviews - Editor's PickAre you ready to take charge of your career, overcome self-doubt, and unlock your full potential? Your Journey to Visibility Workbook by Susan M. Barber offers a proven method to help you reflect on your career, identify what's been holding you back, and take bold action to amplify your visibility, value, and impact.Developed from over a thousand coaching sessions, workshops, and conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and coaches at all levels, this approach is designed to guide you through difficult career moments and turn them into opportunities for growth.Whether you're seeking a new challenge, changing careers, or reinventing yourself after a setback, this workbook provides the tools, frameworks, and templates you need to navigate the process. Susan's expert method will help you embrace your past, take action in your present, and create new opportunities for your future. It's a "choose your own adventure" approach that empowers you to unlock visibility, shift your language, and position yourself for career growth.In a world of constant comparison, Susan encourages you to celebrate what makes you unique and use it to stand out. Your Journey to Visibility Workbook offers the inspiration, tools, and strategies to reflect, design impactful actions, and showcase your true value-helping you confidently demonstrate your influence and create the career opportunities you deserve.
The Financial Success Principles
'Such an important book!' - George Walther, author of Power Talking and Hall of Fame Speaker'It's not a book you read; it's a book you study, take notes on, and put what you're learning into practice' - Seth David, Director of Education, Nerd Enterprises'An easy read, with some great stories and analogies to make things real' - Pamela Bruner, CEO, Attract Clients Online------------------------------------This book gives overwhelmed entrepreneurs the tools and clarity to transform their business finances-so they can trust their decisions and finally feel confident in the numbers behind their success."This book challenges traditional financial advice, shifting the focus from restrictive spending to smarter and more evolved strategies for long-term financial success. It's about creating an abundant mindset, taking aligned action, and positioning yourself to earn and keep more of what you make. The principles inside this book will empower you to stop feeling stuck and start feeling in control of your financial future....So, if you've ever felt like financial success was for other people but not for you, I invite you to turn the page. The blueprint is here. The principles work. And now, it's your turn to apply them."Foreword by Jack Canfield, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Co-creator ofChicken Soup for the Soul(R) and co-author of The Success Principles(TM)
Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Research
Multidisciplinary approach in research is very much in vogue these days to address the problems of the society. It involves drawing appropriately from multiple disciplines to explore problems outside the normal boundaries and reach out to solutions addressed through different perspectives. Modern research looks through more multidisciplinary approaches and has dominance of problem solving and project oriented applied research. Multidisciplinary approaches while aiming at achieving a common goal attempts to develop answers to complex questions, which a single discipline is unable to handle. The growing research canon is to apply knowledge of various disciplines for the solution. Since current problems are of complex nature, there is a need to have knowledge of all the aspects such as economic, social, political and psychological. Multi-disciplinary approaches call for collaboration between two or more disciplines on a research project, while each discipline maintaining its assumptions, values, and methods. In other words, each discipline maintains its autonomy while collaborating. Today multidisciplinary approach is considered as the driver of innovation and research to solve real world problems. The book aims to address the current issues and problems and draw the solutions with the help of multidisciplinary approaches. Key FeaturesHighlights the aspects of experiential marketing in higher education institutions, social and emotional learning for children, customer relationship and purchase intention of customers on digital platform, theoretical contribution and evaluation of HRA, Normative susceptibility towards counterfeit branded products, workplace spirituality in enhancing employee well-being and artworks revolved around the religious deities and kings.Describes innovative solutions towards excess runoff, continuous monitoring of train parameters, recovering the infected individuals and reduction of their number, compete for achieving the growth and respectable market share, security and privacy issues with the Smart Contract and improve the security of the blockchain technology.Throws light on the techniques and their applications for Emperor Penguin Optimizer as a new power allocation approach, Latent finger-marks, QCA technology, better retrieval of invisible texts.Focuses on gold has a strong hedge, economic impact of Mughals on Assamese society, Indian exports for improving productivity, loan repayment behaviours of the borrowers, positive attitude towards Swayam Courses.Academicians, researchers, practitioners, and students would be benefitted by reading this book.
Integrating Interdisciplinary Research for Societal Well-Being
The conference book Integrating Interdisciplinary Research for Societal Well-Being embodies a powerful vision of tackling contemporary global challenges through collaborative, cross-disciplinary inquiry. This volume brings together an impressive range of research contributions spanning critical areas such as Technology, Health, Education, Environmental Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy, Political Participation, and Deep Learning.It presents groundbreaking work on topics including green building integration with renewable energy, digital storytelling in education, women's empowerment, forensic document preservation, wireless sensor networks, VANETs (Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks), personal data protection, and fungal transformation for agricultural resilience. The book also explores forward-thinking concepts like the circular economy, climate change adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and social innovation.With a strong emphasis on ethical responsibility, innovation, and real-world application, this collection illustrates how interdisciplinary approaches can generate transformative solutions to complex societal problems. It reflects the shared goal of researchers to contribute meaningfully to sustainable and inclusive development.By bridging academic silos, this book encourages ongoing dialogue and collaboration among scholars, professionals, and policymakers. It serves not only as a record of the conference's intellectual contributions but also as an inspiration for future research initiatives aimed at enhancing societal well-being across diverse sectors. This volume is a vital resource for anyone committed to creating a better, more resilient world through interdisciplinary engagement.
Perseverance Principles
Built under pressure. Rooted in faith. Forged by fire. In Perseverance Principles, JJ Mazzo reveals a childhood marked by trauma, chaos, and instability... and the hard-won strategies that turned him into a disciplined, faith-driven leader. His gritty story is about a man who persevered to build confidence, consistency, and wealth when the odds were against him. This is an intensely personal and revealing game plan for self-leadership, teaching you how to overcome adversity to produce significant changes in your life. JJ shares difficult truths and the mindset, processes, and a personal code that helped him find peace and success. You'll discover how to: Build a foundation that doesn't crack under pressure Trade ego for execution and show up with real confidence Navigate adversity with clarity, consistency, and composure Stop chasing results and start producing them Apply discipline that outlasts your emotions Make peace with your past while building for the future Whether you're leading a company, a team, or just trying to lead yourself, Perseverance Principles gives you essential strategies to rise with strength, lead with integrity, and persevere when it matters most.
Globalizing Management Education
This book is a compendium of 32 double-blind reviewed papers from the international conference "Globalizing Management Education: Issues and Challenges for Industry and Academia." The event, held at New Delhi's India Habitat Centre on February 5-6, 2011, was jointly organized by I.T.S. Institute of Management, Greater Noida and the Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad.The selected contributions include empirical studies, conceptual works, and case studies. These papers are organized around five key themes: understanding global management education; its associated issues and challenges; the roles of regulators, institutions, and industry.The central message is unequivocal: for management education to not only survive but thrive, it must embrace globalization. This requires integrating with global culture, polity, and socio-economic dynamics. To become socially relevant and globally acceptable, the book advocates for strategic initiatives like developing a global faculty, creating integrative curricula, fostering collaborative research, and strengthening industry-academia partnerships.
The Skies Are Full of Us
How do you reclaim your life after it's been burned to the ground by systemic corruption? Long-time friends Sarah Carter and Corinne Shark are forced to find out after joining brave survivors and speaking out about their own experiences of religious corruption and sexual misconduct within two organizations. Using a storytelling arc encompassing therapy, written resources, community, family, and spiritual experiences, Sarah and Corinne reveal the cost of courage, the hope of healing, and the slow journey from trauma to wisdom. The Skies Are Full of Us is a beacon flickering bright through the dark of night, an invitation to grab a blanket and curl up by the fire with the authors and bear witness to the collective liberation that happens when we tell the truth about our lives.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Public Libraries (Building a Sustainable Knowledge Society)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India is evolving from a philanthropic endeavour into a strategic business necessity. While historically more active in the private sector, governmental bodies are increasingly participating. Companies now recognize that supporting their workers, local communities, and society at large yields significant business benefits, making this approach gain considerable ground.Numerous corporations and foundations already execute commendable CSR projects in education, health, and the environment. This scope should be expanded to include public libraries. As vital social institutions, libraries provide the fundamental information necessary for citizens' socio-economic and cultural development and sustain lifelong learning.They are crucial hubs for disseminating existing knowledge and fostering the creation of new ideas. By directing CSR initiatives towards public libraries, corporations can invest in the nation's informational infrastructure, empowering citizens and strengthening the very foundation of a knowledge-driven society. This creates a powerful synergy between corporate growth and communal development.
Stay Focused
How to reclaim your time and attention in a world of technology that's trying to take them away from you. Improve your creativity, happiness, and success, in just 6 minutes!
The Six-Minute Entrepreneur
Have you ever wanted to start or grow your own business, but found that life keeps getting in the way? Sara Davies, star of Dragons' Den, is known for her no-nonsense, down-to-earth entrepreneurship, and this book reveals her secrets to success in just six minutes a week. Filled with stories from Sara's own career, her 52 invaluable lessons span the year, teaching you everything you need to know to launch, run and grow your business. From developing ideas and finding mentors, to overcoming hurdles and mastering time management, her quick tips and hacks are balanced with deeper actions to practice over the coming week. No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, you can turn your dream into reality, at a pace that works for you.
In the Blink of an Eye
Barbara Melvin has a secret to her success: her five Ps. And never were they more important than the day she woke up in her Naples, Florida home, blind. In the blink of an eye, life changed. Her carefree days as a business banking leader became filled with doctor visits amid long bouts of pain and healing. She thought back to the days of growing up in rural Virginia, moving to Michigan after high school, marrying the love of her life, and accepting an unexpected offer from a stranger to work in banking. She'd made the most of that offer. Everything was bright and sunshiny in her life until, literally, it went dark. This is the story of one woman's path up the career ladder, toppling into darkness, and then climbing into the light again.
Gen-X the Adult Era
April Raque nearly killed herself with the stress of corporate America's high-speed conveyor belt. When her own health bucked her off it mid-way through life, she landed with a thud. And then she did as any good Gen X-er would: she figured it out. Using her formal education in health, wellness, and design alongside the trademark independence of her generation, April crafted her own mid-life chapter into a place of joy. Now you can become the boss of your midlife, too. Ollie, ollie, oxen free! The water hose is flowing and the street lights are nowhere near turning on. Climb up in the clubhouse and let's talk about mid-life bodies, managing the challenges and changes unique to this phase, and designing it all into a life of wellness.
What We Teach The Machines
What We Teach the Machines is a bold and human exploration of emotional intelligence in the age of artificial intelligence. Blending lived experience, research, and systemic critique, Argentina Beltran challenges us to see technology not as separate from humanity but as a reflection of it.Through powerful storytelling and accessible insights, this book reframes AI ethics as a deeply human issue - one that demands self-awareness, inclusion, and emotional intelligence from those building the systems shaping our world.For leaders, founders, parents, and changemakers alike, this is a call to move beyond fear and fascination with AI - and toward responsibility, reflection, and collective care.
Napoleon Hill's Imagine It, Achieve It
Capitalize on the extraordinary power of imagination with Imagine It, Achieve It, a valuable guide inspired by Napoleon Hill's principles of success. Learn how to harness both synthetic and creative imagination to turn your desires into tangible reality. This book reveals how to: Transform your thoughts into actionable plans for achieving your goals. Tap into the power of creative imagination to access new ideas and opportunities. Develop visualization techniques to align your mind with success. Master the art of turning intangible desires into tangible results. Whether you're looking to excel in business, achieve personal milestones, or spark innovative ideas, Imagine It, Achieve It equips you with the mindset and tools to make it happen. Your imagination is the workshop of your mind--use it to create the life you envision!
She-Wolves
First came the secretaries from Brooklyn and Queens--the "smart cookies" who saw that making money, lots of it, might be within their grasp. Then came the first female Harvard Business School graduates, who were in for a rude awakening because an equal degree did not mean equal opportunity. But by the 1980s, as the market went into turbodrive, women were being plucked from elite campuses to feed the belly of a rapidly expanding beast, playing for high stakes in Wall Street's bad-boy culture by day and clubbing by night.In She-Wolves, award-winning historian Paulina Bren tells the story of how women infiltrated Wall Street from the swinging sixties to 9/11--starting at a time when "No Ladies" signs hung across the doors of its luncheon clubs and (more discretely) inside its brokerage houses and investment banks. If the wolves of Wall Street made a show of their ferocity, the she-wolves did so with subtlety and finesse. Research analysts signed their reports with genderless initials. Muriel "Mickie" Siebert, the first woman to buy a seat on the NYSE, threatened she'd have port-a-potties delivered if the exchange didn't finally install a ladies' room near the dining room. The infamous 1996 Boom-Boom Room class action lawsuit, filed by women at Smith Barney, pulled back the curtain on a bawdy subculture where unapologetic sexism and racism were the norm.As engaging as it is enraging, She-Wolves is an illuminating deep dive into the collision of women, finance, and New York.
Success Mentality
Success is not an accident. It's a recipe that you must follow. There are tools that you will need to get there. By learning from a geo-political strategist's career who has worked with Presidents and Prime Ministers worldwide, Vlada Galan is going to teach you the steps for achieving more and changing your mindset. From walking in the war-torn streets of Juba, South Sudan, to the Presidential palaces of Europe, or sitting with African warlords negotiating hostage deals in the Congo, her life lessons will teach you how to compete, strategize and accomplish. LEARN TO: Make hard life decisions for long term success. Overcome imposter syndrome. Eliminate distractions that will hold you back in life. Vlada Galan is highly regarded for crisis management experience, track 2 diplomacy skills and international lobbying work. Her work experience includes Austria, Azerbaijan, Colombia, Indonesia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Mexico, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. She has an MLA from Harvard in Internaional Relations and has appeared on various television news shows. In August 2023, Vlada was awarded a medal from the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, for her support and assistance to her home country.
The 10 Commandments of Personal Development - Become Your Best Self & Build the Life You Want
The 10 Commandments of Personal Development - A Practical Guide to Break Free from Your Limits and Build the Life You DeserveDo you feel stuck? Like you're spinning your wheels, wasting your time and potential?Every day feels like an uphill battle. You want to change, but you don't know where to start. You look around and see others achieving success with ease, while your own efforts seem to lead nowhere. You're trapped in routines that drain you, habits that hold you back, and a reality that doesn't match your dreams.���� What if the problem isn't the world around you-but your mindset?The difference between those who thrive and those who stay stuck isn't luck, talent, or opportunity. It's mindset. It's about taking ownership of your life, shifting your perspective, and building powerful, lasting habits.���� This book is your roadmap to transformation.Through *The 10 Commandments of Personal Development*, you'll discover a practical and empowering framework to help you: ✅ Break free from limiting beliefs that are holding you back ✅ Build a resilient, success-oriented mindset ✅ Master your time by cutting distractions and staying focused ✅ Stay consistent and motivated-even when things get tough ✅ Visualize your goals and take the daily actions to make them real ✅ Turn challenges into stepping stones instead of roadblocks ���� This isn't just theory. It's a hands-on manual for change.Each chapter is packed with tools, strategies, and exercises you can apply right away to start reshaping your life. It doesn't matter where you're starting from or how many times you've failed-if you start using these principles today, your future can look completely different.⏳ Time is passing anyway. The real question is: will you stay stuck, or start transforming your life today?���� The 10 Commandments of Personal Development is the spark you need to take action, grow, and finally create the life you were meant to live.���� Don't wait to change your life - grab your copy now and begin the transformation you've always wanted.
Own It!
Most successful women feel like an imposter, inadequate, or not goodenough at some point in their professional and personal lives. Addfeelings of fear of the unknown and stepping outside their comfortzone, they end up living unfulfilled lives. Through her unusual pathto success after leaving home at just 16 years old, Sylvie has learnedinvaluable life lessons. She identifies issues that impede successand happiness. LEARN CONCRETE SOLUTIONS TO: Overcome adversity Conquer imposter syndrome Deal with intimidation Earn success without depending on othersSylvie is a partner at Torys LLP, a large international business law firm where she leads its National Class Action practice and the Montreal office she founded. Recognized as one of the county's Top litigators by various organizations, including 2021 Litigator of the Year, her legal career spans over 32 years. A wife and a mother, her pro bono work and broader contribution to the community has led to her twice being recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women.
Making Business Child's Play
A behind-the-scenes look at how a simple idea born from a real need grew into a brand that transformed a category. From having a viable idea to taking on an established market with a scalable, purpose-led brand, Making Business Child's Play reveals what it takes to be a successful challenger in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Told with warmth, clarity and real-world examples, Joanna Jensen shares the journey, decision-making process, setbacks and turning points that defined the early years of Childs Farm, the UK's leading baby & child personal care brand. If you have a great business idea but feel daunted by the idea of bringing it to life, this book will show you what's possible and how to get there.
The Happy Index
Discover the key to positive workplaces and better results from one of Britain's most successful leaders. A Waterstones Book of the Month and Paperback of the Year 2025 'Mr Timpson is a role model as an employer. Other businesses could learn from his approach.' The Guardian The Happy Index: a tool designed to measure and enhance workplace satisfaction, boost morale and empower teams. ______________________________ James Timpson is renowned for leading with empathy and understanding, often by example. His acclaimed people-first approach to management empowers colleagues, putting measurable job satisfaction at the heart of corporate strategy. The Happy Index invites readers into a world where employee happiness isn't just a buzzword - it's a powerful catalyst for success that should be at the core of any successful organisation. Drawing on his decades of experience leading one of Britain's best-loved high-street brands, Timpson shares the secrets behind his unique approach to 'upside-down' management. His infectious passion for people shines through every page and in the very real measures he has introduced - from days off for birthdays to free-to-use luxury holiday homes. And with a workforce comprised of at least 10 per cent ex-offenders at any one time, Timpson shows the value of an imaginative approach to hiring, with a staff retention rate to be proud of.From a leader who knows what it takes to build thriving organisations, The Happy Index gives companies, start-ups and leaders the tools they need to bring Timpson's revolutionary approach to their working lives.
Likeable Badass
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Behavioral scientist Alison Fragale offers powerful new insights and a practical playbook for women to advance in any workplace, full of tips, tricks, and strategies to help secure that elusive corner office. Over decades of research, speaking engagements, and mentorship, psychologist and professor Alison Fragale encountered recurring questions from high powered and early career women alike: How do women thread the needle of kindness and competence in the workplace? How can women earn credit for their accomplishments, negotiate better, and navigate complex office politics without losing the goodwill of their peers? Fragale investigated and determined that many women's workplace issues boil down to what psychologists call status: the perception of them by others. No amount of power-- no degree, title, or paycheck-- will raise a woman's workplace stature unless it also affects how others see her. Acknowledging this roadblock, Fragale pulls back the curtain on how we can change how others see us by developing our standing as a "likeable badass." By cultivating perceptions of warmth and assertiveness, women can achieve the kind of reputation that leads to a seat at the table and a fulfilling career path. Likeable Badass is equal parts behavioral science and life hacks, weaving together rigorous research with actionable advice and impactful stories from a diverse array of women. This is a warm, heartening book written for women, their allies, and anyone who struggles to rise, and wants evidence-based, practical strategies for success, served with a side of inspiration and humor.
Narratives in the Digital Age
The book "Narratives in the Digital Age" explores the diverse applications of AI in enhancing teaching, learning, and assessment methodologies specifically in Language and Literature leaning. The chapters in this book emphasizes AI's role in providing interactive simulations, augmented reality experiences, and intelligent tutoring systems, which bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application. Each chapter offers unique insights into the evolving synergy between AI and diverse disciplines, making this work a fascinating read for scholars and enthusiasts alike. Ultimately, the book envisions a future where AI and human intelligence synergize to create more effective, inclusive, and personalized educational experiences. This integration fosters an engaging, dynamic learning ecosystem that prepares students for future workforce demands and nurtures creativity and innovation.
Making Business Child's Play
A behind-the-scenes look at how a simple idea born from a real need grew into a brand that transformed a category. From having a viable idea to taking on an established market with a scalable, purpose-led brand, Making Business Child's Play reveals what it takes to be a successful challenger in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). Told with warmth, clarity and real-world examples, Joanna Jensen shares the journey, decision-making process, setbacks and turning points that defined the early years of Childs Farm, the UK's leading baby & child personal care brand. If you have a great business idea but feel daunted by the idea of bringing it to life, this book will show you what's possible and how to get there.
365 Simple and Powerful Habits
If you're reading this, it's because you want to change your life! Why is it that some people in the world are so successful while others are not? What if I told you that they share certain habits? Habits that you can start adopting in your own life today. Is it easy? No, building a successful habit requires focus, discipline, and a lot of willpower. Along the way, there will be many challenges: people who don't want to see you succeed, and even your own brain, which does everything it can to keep you from spending energy. Believe in yourself! There are no shortcuts on the path to personal growth. It's one step at a time. Make the decision! The power of choice is in your hands. You'll be amazed at the power you have! This book contains 365 habits to transform your life. Once achieved, the results are truly powerful!
Good Ideas and Power Moves
A guide to the 10 power moves that have built Taylor Swift's superstardom and empire, from a former Strategist at Harvard Business School's Institute for Strategy Taylor Swift's genius is not limited to her singing and songcraft: as the founder of her own multi-billion dollar enterprise she has higher returns than 99.9% of hedge funds, and has built a stronger global corporation than nearly every other American conglomerate CEO. She is the only person that the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank track with precision. She has a larger impact on the economy than most economists that have ever lived, and has done more for US antitrust law than any sitting member of Congress. There is a lot to learn from Taylor Swift. Global investment fund manager and former head of Strategy at HBS (and Swiftie!) Sinead O'Sullivan taps into the same genius that sells out stadiums and shuts down the internet to give Taylor--the CEO, the strategist--the respect she deserves. O'Sullivan sums up Swift's business savvy into ten big, teachable lessons, including: -Build a World (Not a Product) how to create value that is greater than the sum of its parts (or, how Taylor created the fan-centered Swiftverse that fosters community, belonging, and off-the-charts engagement) -Be Anti-Fragile how to embrace volatility, build resilience, and thrive in uncertainty--when your competitors can't (or, how Taylor gamed the chaos of Covid shutdown to own the airwaves)-Don't Just Play the Game, Change It how to rewrite the rules on your own terms when your chips are down (or, how Taylor almost lost control of her music catalog to Private Equity--but re-recorded all her masters and took them back)
That's Not What I Said
That's Not What I Said: Learn Conversational Competence and Change the Outcome is more than a communication book-it's a field guide for real-life leadership in messy, high-stakes moments. Built on the proven DARE(TM) Model (Describe, Acknowledge, Review, Engage), this step-by-step approach will shift how you show up in every conversation that matters. Whether you're leading a team, navigating relationships, or just trying to avoid yet another workplace landmine, this book will help you stop avoiding, start engaging, and finally get to the real issue.With humor, wisdom, and over 5,000 leaders' worth of lived experience behind it, this book teaches you the skill no one formally taught but everyone expects you to have: how to talk-and listen-when it counts.
Spirituality and Business in the Anthropocene
This contributed volume collects innovative papers by scholars from Europe, India, and the USA to investigate how spirituality can contribute to renewing business in response to the challenges of the Anthropocene era. These challenges include climate change, biodiversity loss, ecosystems collapse, growing inequality, wellbeing deficiencies, and social unrest. Using insights from Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Existential Humanism the book explores the spiritual aspects of the present ecological, economic, social and ethical crises, materialist worldviews in the Anthropocene and their relation to crises. Further, it reinterprets personalism for embracing ecological values, presents working models of spiritually-based sustainability practices in business, and discusses the integration of spirituality into business education to foster a greater understanding of our interconnectedness with the planet and with each other. Part of the Palgrave Studies in Sustainable Business in Association with Future Earth book series, this interdisciplinary work will be of great interest to scholars and students of sustainability, spirituality in business, leadership, and many other fields.
So You Want to do Diversity Work?
Tools for Diversity Leaders" by Andre Koen is a comprehensive guidebook that equips diversity leaders with the necessary tools and strategies to foster inclusive environments, drive meaningful change, and cultivate diverse and equitable organizations. Diversity leadership is a critical role in today's society, where embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity are essential for creating positive social impact and achieving sustainable success. Koen, a highly regarded diversity trainer based in Minnesota, draws upon his extensive experience and expertise to provide practical insights and actionable advice for individuals in leadership positions. This book serves as a valuable resource for diversity leaders, diversity and inclusion practitioners, HR professionals, and anyone seeking to champion diversity and equity within their organization. Koen presents a diverse range of tools, techniques, and frameworks that are essential for effectively leading diversity initiatives. From developing a compelling vision and setting measurable goals to creating inclusive policies and implementing strategic initiatives, "Tools for Diversity Leaders" covers a wide array of topics. Koen explores the importance of self-reflection and self-awareness, highlighting the role of personal growth and continuous learning in becoming an effective diversity leader. The book offers practical guidance on facilitating difficult conversations, managing resistance, and navigating potential challenges that arise during diversity initiatives. Koen emphasizes the significance of building strong relationships, fostering allyship, and empowering others to become advocates for diversity and inclusion.
Writing for Busy Readers
Writing well is for school. Writing effectively is for life. Todd Rogers and Jessica Lasky-Fink offer the most valuable practical writing advice today. Building on their own research in behavioral science, they outline cognitive facts about how people actually read and distill them into six principles that will transform the power of your writing: Less is moreMake reading easyDesign for easy navigationUse enough formatting, but no moreTell readers why they should careMake responding easyIncluding many real-world examples, a checklist and other tools, this guide will make you a more successful and productive communicator. Rogers and Lasky-Fink bring Strunk and White's core ideas into the twenty-first century's attention marketplace. When the influential guides to writing prose were written, the internet hadn't been invented. Now, the average American adult is inundated with digital messages each day. With all this correspondence, capturing a busy reader's attention is more challenging than ever. This is how to do it.
Building Businesses That Solve Meaningful Problems
This book began with a question that refused to let go: What if business could be a force for real change? For too long, the measure of success has been confined to spreadsheets and exit strategies, while the deeper potential of entrepreneurship to solve meaningful problems, to serve, to repair has been overlooked. This is for those who want more.It's for the frustrated: the entrepreneurs tired of building hollow ventures, the professionals weary of work that doesn't resonate, and the quietly determined who've seen a problem up close and thought, I could do something about this. The stories and insights here aren't theoretical. They're drawn from people who took action, who started small but thought big, who prioritized impact alongside income.This book is an argument for a different way forward. It challenges the assumption that purpose and profit are at odds, and instead shows how the most enduring businesses are those that address real human needs. You'll learn how to identify problems that matter not just those that sell and how to design solutions that last. You'll see why empathy is a competitive advantage, and how to sustain momentum when the work gets hard.The business world is at a turning point. The old rules are fading, making room for those who believe that building something meaningful isn't na簿ve it's necessary. If you're ready to align your work with your values, to create something that doesn't just function but matters, this book will meet you where you are. The first step is simple: Start with the problem, not the pitch. The rest will follow.
Business Etiquette
The first interview. Handling a difficult boss. The power of words. Networking. Small talk. Dressing for a cocktail dinner. Holding chopsticks. Drinking wine. Twitter etiquette. Sexual harassment in office. Remembering names. Receiving compliments. Women travelling alone. Thank you notes. The opportunities created by a fast-globalizing world have led to executives jet-setting across the globe wining and dining, negotiating, and networking for business. Indian executives, who are brand ambassadors of both their company and their country, too are making a mark on the global stage, and increasingly find themselves in a number of situations where their people skills can make all the difference. Business Etiquette shows us the art of creating a positive impression through the ABC of good manners: Appearance, Behaviour, and Communication. Shital Kakkar Mehra, one of India's best-known corporate etiquette trainers, teaches us how to create our own brand, dine with grace, mingle with ease and conduct business keeping in mind racial, gender, and cultural diversities. It's a one-stop guide to side-stepping those embarrassing slip-ups and awkward gestures, and sailing through the complexities of modern-day office life with ease.
Mindsense
People that lead their life the fullest share a common secret: They find and develop their strengths to become their best self.MINDSENSE: A Strengths-Based Approach to Becoming Your Best Self is not your typical self-help book. Its thirteen chapters provides practical applications of spotting and developing your strengths. Unlocking your potential and preparing you for a journey of enlightenment.Dr. Mike shares his unique knowledge of positive psychology to help you reprogram your mind to live your life inside-out as opposed to outside-in. At its core, the book focuses on the concept of self-awareness and knowing thyself. Each chapter includes real-life stories and vignettes that are essential for true enlightenment.MINDSENSE emphasizes the principle of forgetting things that happened to you in the past and focusing on where you are right now-without worrying about the future. The art of letting go helps you to detach from the crutches that hold you back. This is not a one-time destination but a continuous, engaging process that people that are enlightened commit to. This understanding is crucial to personal wellbeing and an enlightened life, and MINDSENSE will guide you in staying engaged and committed to the process of enlightenment.MINDSENSE: A Strengths-Based Approach to Becoming Your Best Self promises: To help you stop overthinking.To help you stop comparing yourself to others because you are more than enough.To build superior focus on acting like you're a millionaire.Begin your path to greatness today-because the best investment you can make is in improving yourself first before attempting to improve others. Your enlightenment journey starts now!
The 5-Minute Focus Reset (for ADHD Brains)
If you're constantly distracted, overwhelmed, or mentally drifting, you're not the problem-your system is.This book gives you a better one.Built for real-world ADHD brains and anyone who struggles with follow-through, The 5-Minute Focus Reset offers a practical, repeatable framework for reclaiming your attention in five-minute blocks-no pressure, no shame, and no rigid rules.Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, professional, or simply trying to finish what you start, this book helps you design focus rituals that actually work when your brain doesn't want to cooperate.Inside this book, you'll discover: How to stop spiraling and interrupt distraction loops before they take overThe science behind dopamine-driven drift-and how to counter itA customizable Focus Stack for structuring your day without overwhelmEmergency reset strategies to recover quickly from overstimulationMicro-win methods to build momentum and trust in your follow-through10 ADHD-friendly tools you can print, use, and repeat-anytime you fall off trackThis isn't about discipline through willpower. It's about returning to clarity through short, actionable resets.If you've struggled to stay focused, finish tasks, or follow through on your most important goals-this book will show you a better way.Start building ADHD-friendly focus-five minutes at a time.
Small Business Big Impact
Why ESG isn't just for the big end of town.Think ESG is just another acronym meant for large corporations? Think again. In this timely and practical guide, environmental consultant Bronwyn Reid and social impact strategist Dr Stephen Morse demystify Environmental, Social and Governance principles and deliver a clear, actionable roadmap for small and medium businesses.With climate risks intensifying, consumers demanding more transparency, and supply chains shifting globally, today's SME leaders face challenges - and opportunities - that didn't exist even a few years ago. This book shows you how ESG isn't about box-ticking - it's about building resilience, strengthening relationships, and future-proofing your business.Drawing on real-world Australian case studies, international insight, and decades of hands-on experience, Small Business - Big Impact gives you the tools to: Understand the E, the S, and the G (with the silent R - for responsibility!) Integrate ESG into daily decisions without the overwhelm Avoid greenwashing while standing out in a crowded market Build a purpose-driven culture that attracts clients, talent and investorsWhether you're just starting your ESG journey or looking to sharpen your competitive edge, this book proves that doing good and doing well aren't mutually exclusive - and that small businesses truly can make a big impact.
Leadership and Ethics
What does ethical leadership look like across vastly different fields? Leadership and Ethics: A Three-Voice Interviewexplores this question through candid, in-depth conversations with three leaders-a results-driven Director of Sales, a hands-on Glazer Crew Lead, and a visionary Assistant Principal-each navigating real-world leadership challenges in their own domain. In this immersive and thought-provoking volume, Michael Lambert Jr. presents a unique comparative study that combines interview analysis with ethical theory and practical leadership recommendations. Through their voices, we gain insight into the high-stakes decisions leaders face daily-from letting go of top performers over value conflicts to advocating for equity in schools and leading teams through massive growth initiatives. The book doesn't just highlight leadership styles like transactional, servant, and transformational-it showcases ethics in action: deontological discipline in business, virtue ethics on the factory floor, and utilitarian sacrifice in education. Each interview is followed by expert commentary that examines leadership effectiveness, identifies opportunities for improvement, and connects personal values to broader organizational goals. Whether you're an aspiring leader, a seasoned manager, or an educator looking to foster ethical culture, Leadership and Ethics offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how leadership is lived-not just theorized. This is a must-read for those who believe integrity is not optional but essential.
