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The Gender Knot, Allan Johnson's response to the pain and confusion that men and women experience by living with gender inequality, explains what patriarchy is and isn't, how it works, and what gets in the way of understanding and doing something about it. Johnson's simple yet powerful approach avoids the paralyzing trap of guilt, blame, anger, and defensive denial that often results from conversations about gender.

Game-changing disruptions will likely unfold on your watch. Be ready. In Dual Transformation, Scott Anthony, Clark Gilbert, and Mark Johnson propose a practical and sustainable approach to one of the greatest challenges facing leaders today: transforming your business in the face of imminent disruption. Dual Transformation shows you how your company can come out of a market shift stronger and more profitable, because the threat of disruption is also the greatest opportunity a leadership team will ever face.

How are Christians to understand and undertake the discipline of psychology? This question has been of keen interest to Christians because of the importance we place on a correct understanding of human nature. Psychology can sometimes seem disconnected from, if not antithetical to, Christian perspectives on life. How are we to understand our Christian beliefs about persons in relation to secular psychological beliefs? This revised edition of a widely appreciated Spectrum volume now presents five models for understanding the relationship between psychology and Christianity.

Women are at a disadvantage in the workplace, where they deal with unequal pay, sexual harassment, lack of credit for their contributions, and more. And while organizations are looking to address these issues, too many gender-inclusion initiatives focus exclusively on how women should respond, leaving men out of the equation. Such efforts reinforce the perception that these are "women's issues" and that men - often the most powerful stakeholders in an organization - don't need to be involved.

Increasingly, new employees and junior members of any profession are encouraged - sometimes stridently - to "find a mentor!" Four decades of research reveals that the effects of mentorship can be profound and enduring; strong mentoring relationships have the capacity to transform individuals and entire organizations.

In a world where businesses rise and fall with breathtaking speed, traditional leadership strategies are failing. Mundane to Mighty reveals the game-changing truth that separates truly exceptional organizations from those destined to become obsolete: the strategic power of identifying, nurturing, and leveraging an organization's most critical functions.

In a world obsessed with external appearance, the most enduring logos emerge from somewhere deeper—the authentic core of an organization. This groundbreaking book challenges conventional wisdom that logos should be designed to please the market. Instead, it reveals how successful organizations build lasting brand identity from the inside out. Drawing from extensive research and case studies of both century-old corporations and contemporary market leaders, this book demonstrates why logos that resonate internally become powerful external symbols.

Your company's success doesn't start with "why" — it starts with "what." In today's overcrowded markets, the difference between leading and following comes down to how clearly you can stake out your territory. "Start With What" challenges the conventional wisdom that purpose must come first. Through detailed analysis of market leaders like Salesforce, Tesla, and Peloton, this book reveals how the most successful companies begin with crystal-clear market definition before building their inspirational "why.

Automation isn’t taking over because it’s better. It’s taking over because businesses have given up on providing great customer service. When customers choose a self-checkout over a cashier, an AI chatbot over a human agent, or an online competitor over a brick-and-mortar store, it’s not because they love machines—it’s because they’re tired of bad service.

"Ramb’s Big Job" Discover the Extraordinary Journey of Ramb! Join Ramb, the courageous mixed breed Sheep Dog, on his incredible adventure from a tiny orphaned runt to the mighty guardian of the farm. Meet Ramb: A lovable puppy who overcame his fears with the help of a wise goose named Henrietta. Ramb's journey is filled with surprises. Farm Life: Dive into the world of the farm, where chickens squawk in agreement and llamas are a little suspicious. Protecting the Farm: Ramb discovers his true purpose.

Welcome to the we got problems podcast, with co-host Curtis G Martin, Rhonda L Brown, and Caliph Johnson Sr, the only podcast where solutions get discussed to our community's everyday troubles. Each week, you will hear mind-blowing conversations and actionable tips and strategies that you can implement in your daily life to become more effective. We Got Problems, and We Got Solutions.

Freshman college student Steve Brighton accepts the official account that his father, the chief engineer of the Neo Star spacecraft, has died in an explosion soon after launch...until a mysterious sealed envelope falls into his hands and puts his life and the lives of his family in extreme danger. Faced with evidence that the official story is a lie, Steve joins a select few who know the truth about the fate of the Neo Star, and a desperate rescue attempt ensues.

Goin’ Nowhere Fast chronicles the summer of 2019. On May 20th, I set out for a cycling tour from Central Florida to Maine. The essays within this book are what came of the road, the freedom, the solitude. There is much repetition throughout this work. Common themes repeat themselves again and again, making them impossible to forget. It is important to know that each essay was written as a separate piece, a log from each day, a distinct moment in time. On the road, I saw many parallels.

Molon Hawkins, a daring, free merc captain, earns his living navigating the dangerous borders between factions in the civil war that shattered humanity's vast star empire. For the former scout captain and his veteran command crew aboard Star Wolf, most contracts are milk runs. When a routine rescue mission goes awry, Molon finds his rescuee, Dr. John Salzmann, inextricably tied into a web of intrigue that threatens to upset the balance of power in the galaxy.

Ever try finding a virtuous man in the Big Apple circa the 1930s? A fool's errand, right? Well, Nick O'Brien is no fool. The war vet and former cop turned in his badge and then turned his back on the crooked criminal justice system. He's got a new mission: to be that good man in a bad city. With honesty and compassion, Nick hangs out the shingle of his own private detective agency to aid the victims of evil. He's out to crush corruption, case by case.

From the producers of the Signal Award-winning series The League and hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Jemele Hill comes the audio documentary series, Shadowball: Rise of the Black Athlete. This Audible Originals series offers a window into the history of the black athlete's role and how it has led us to where we are today, recounting a dark past, but showing inspirational triumphs that provide hope for future generations.