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Based on extensive multi-year empirical research, The Pragmatic Optimist addresses what it takes to be a leading light in the darkest hours of a business or economic crisis. Using real-world case studies, you will discover how to avoid the common cognitive and behavioral traps to which all leaders are most susceptible in the heat of a crisis. Finally, you will acquire the necessary insights to develop pragmatic optimism—a winning hybrid mindset—and practice its six results-oriented strategies for success even under extreme conditions.

The author was inspired to write Shirts Off Our Backs, Boots Off Our Feet by the dedicated men and women who serve in the Department of Defense's logistics and supply chain organization. Their commitment and success saves lives and ensures ammunition, food, fuel and supplies are delivered on time—all around the globe—regardless of the terrain, weather, distances, or the challenges of combat. Shirts Off Our Backs, Boots Off Our Feet is for leaders, logisticians and supply chain professionals who are obsessed with customer support and with creating value for the organizations they serve.

Love truly makes the world go round, God’s love. With redemption, grace, and forgiveness. It is what saves us from ourselves. Love redeems us from our deepest darkest despair. It is our light when we are lost in the woods. Love does not let our mistakes define us. Love helps us learn from our mistakes and changes our direction, guiding us to a newer, better, brighter tomorrow. Love defines us.

In How to Use the Invisible Hand within an Industrial Organization, Christian Parker—industrial anthropologist, airliner technician, and MBA—presents a visionary blueprint for modern business leaders. Inspired by Adam Smith’s revolutionary “invisible hand” concept, Parker reimagines the internal workings of corporations as micro-economies that can self-regulate and thrive through market-driven principles.

Fifty-three percent of CPHQ candidates fail the exam. Here’s what successful test-takers do differently. While mastering all the essential concepts and topics can certainly improve your chances of earning your certification, passing the CPHQ has less to do with what you know or even how you apply what you know...and more to do with your overall approach to taking the exam itself.

The 55 Concepts are simple, yet powerful tools that when put into practice can change your life. While you may be able to listen to the book in one sitting, integrating them into your life brings you to a new level of clarity, understanding and ability to create what you want.

We've packed this book full of our experience creating and running Success Teams. If you've ever wanted to build a group of people that meet each week and spur each other on, we've got some valuable information for you! If you've ever run into interpersonal conflicts and wish you had an easy to follow system to create Win/Win agreements between the two feuding parties, we've got you covered.

Discover the golden pearls that help create a harmonious work-life balance, paving the path for both true happiness and prosperity. Your first step towards mastering life's challenges begins with investing in this book.

From Associate to Ambassador speaks to law students, summer associates and young associates who aspire not only to be elected a partner at a law firm but to achieve extraordinary outcomes in their careers. It is a roadmap for this journey that provides a collection of foundational values and principles to employ. You will have an interactive experience with the content of this book. You will be asked to reflect on key points and take action steps to embed these skills into your daily habits.

The National Academy of Sports Medicine or NASM CPT exam can provide the certification you need to succeed in your career as a personal trainer. With its comprehensive and practical approaches to ensure safe but effective training, a NASM certificate can provide the knowledge and competence you need to safely guide and train your clients to achieve their fitness goals.

Leading corporate strategist Mark Faust provides his proven turnaround tactics to grow your business. His game-changing secrets have enabled countless companies to obtain long-term and systematic growth and prosperity....

If you've ever been curious about how to be the best version of you, wondered what makes people tick, or explored tools to help you understand how you fit in the world, you'll enjoy Unlock the Power of Your Perception.

In Breaking Free: A Guide to Achieving Personal and Professional Freedom as a Lawyer, Gary Miles invites you on a transformative journey. This book is a compass for those seeking contentment, success, and freedom within their law practice. It is written by a legal sage with over four decades of experience. The legal world often feels like a maze of challenges, pressures, and limitations. Gary Miles, drawing from his wealth of knowledge as a trial lawyer, managing partner, and success coach, has distilled the essence of these challenges into 12 prisons of the mind.

Embark on the exploration of 'The Book of Odd,' delving into the intricacies of our small world. Each chapter unfolds to reveal the active role consciousness plays in shaping an ever-evolving universe. This narrative underscores the profound interdependence of life, casting us as co-authors in a grand cosmic story. Beyond contemplation, the tale carries a passionate message about our collective influence on the present moment, Right Now. It champions our ability to shape destinies, turning potential into tangible outcomes and emphasizing the inherent purpose within each of us.

Today, Artificial Intelligence seems mystical and magical to most people. While this wave of change will touch every aspect of our daily lives, most of us still do not understand AI’s capabilities, limitations, or history. In this book, Dr. Alok Aggarwal – one of the early innovators and developers in this field – sets out to demystify Artificial Intelligence by explaining the science and engineering in non-technical terms we can all understand.

In "iLeaders: Daily Quotes for Innovative, Inspiring, and Intentional Leaders," Farshad Asl compiles a treasure trove of wisdom to revolutionize your leadership approach. This book isn't just a collection of quotes; it's a daily mentorship journey, guiding you towards becoming a leader who inspires, innovates, and acts with intention.

RISE! is the journey of creating and keeping more of what we want. More happiness, more success, enhanced relationships, more satisfaction, more goals achieved. Even if you are happy and successful now, you can always look at ways to make your life flow easier and remove obstacles to your success.

In this hysterical, astute book, HR industry expert Jim Dunn explores how humor can improve our professional environments and personal development by exploring questions like: How is humor a superpower for fostering collaborative environments? Are funny employees more effective? How can laughter turn crisis into connection and opportunity? How can instituting a culture of levity shape team dynamics and improve job satisfaction?

"The Cyber War Is Here" simplifies the complex world of cybersecurity, cyber risk, and the crucial relationship between corporate boards and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). Written by a distinguished cybersecurity expert and USAF Veteran, it emphasizes the strategic importance of cybersecurity in modern business. Marc highlights the evolving role of CISOs, emphasizing their shift from IT guardians to strategic advisors to the board. The book explores successful board-CISO interactions and the consequences of misalignment, offering a clear blueprint for effective partnership.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has marked a pivotal shift in how businesses operate, innovate, and compete. “The A-Z of Generative AI—A Guide to Leveraging AI for Business” is not a technical manual filled with jargon; instead, it’s a comprehensive guide designed specifically for non-technical audiences. It breaks down the complex world of Generative AI into understandable, bite-sized pieces, making it accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical background.