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This is the true story of a young man who was abandoned by his abusive father and raised by a single mother in an era when single moms were very rare. This troubled young man came to faith, walked away from his faith, landed on the path to prison, and now writes of his journey back from the darkness to a life of hope, recovery, restoration, forgiveness, and success in business. The book discusses all of his inner conflicts throughout the journey and how the love of God is always there even when we can't see it.

Authors William Baker and Michael O’Malley teach listeners that - far from popular media portrayals of corporate callousness - kindness has a very distinct and essential place in the office. Subtly and very effectively, a gentler, more human conception of leadership has become the gold standard for excellence. This insightful and refreshing book shows leaders how they can leverage the deceptively complex notion of kindness as guiding principle to lead more effectively.

The essential elements for building a world. Roleplaying games and fantasy fiction are filled with rich and fascinating worlds: the Forgotten Realms, Glorantha, Narnia, R'lyeh, Middle-earth, Barsoom, and so many more. It took startling leaps of imagination as well as careful thought and planning to create places like these: places that readers and players want to come back to again and again.

In The High-Conflict Custody Battle, a team of legal and psychology experts present a practical guidebook for people like you who are engaged in a high-conflict custody battle. If you are dealing with an overtly hostile, inflammatory, deceitful, or manipulative ex-spouse, you will learn how to find and work with an attorney and prepare for a custody evaluation. The book also provides helpful tips you can use to defend yourself against false accusations and gives a realistic portrayal of what to expect during a legal fight.

A little bit of nothing and everything all at once.

Let’s Talk About the Real Job Skill of the Future: Creativity. According to the World Economic Forum, creativity is one of the most essential skills for the future of work. As technology and life move faster than ever, how do we keep up—and stand out? One word: CREATIVITY. Creative thinking isn’t just for artists. It’s about seeing new possibilities, challenging assumptions, and reimagining what’s possible. In each episode, Doreen Lorenzo and Michael Baker explore how people unlock their creative thinking superpowers to tackle complex challenges, uncover unexpected paths to success, ...

On The porch podcast is a podcast that talks about the everyday life of an entrepreneur and helps people understand to be successful you don't have to be perfect you can have fun and still be about business. Success is obtainable to us all and we will give tips to help you achieve that success.

Leading historians challenge the received narratives of the First and Second World Wars (WW1 and WW2). Two podcast series of 10 Episodes each, created by Michael Baker.

On September 3rd, 1971, at the dawn of the modern gay movement, Michael McConnell and Jack Baker exchanged vows in the first legal same-sex wedding in the United States. But the battle to get there - legal and emotional - was only the start of their incredible lives together. Jack enrolled in law school, keeping his promise to Michael that he would figure out a way to marry. He did, but the repercussions would echo not only through their lives, but through those of every gay person in the US who ever wanted what this one pioneering couple did: a happy family life.

For many years, there has been quite a bit of talk about employee engagement as a means to lift corporate profits and reduce absenteeism and turnover. However, this talk has not produced better companies. Additionally, with profit as the primary goal of organizations, most employees view any benign treatment they receive as a secondary convenience that will dissipate once corporate fortunes decline. This book turns that equation around by examining the practices of 21 companies that put the interests and needs of employees first.

A collection of probing essays and weekly meditations, this book addresses how to prepare emotionally and spiritually for the impending collapse of industrial civilization. Author Carolyn Baker offers wisdom, inspiration, and a sense of spiritual purpose for anyone who is concerned about the daunting future humankind has created.

"Too Cool for Mentorship" is the executive's playbook for navigating the nuanced art of mentorship in our high-speed, digital business world. Concise yet powerful, this book is tailored for the busy professional who understands that mentorship isn't just a role, but a strategic advantage in the leadership arsenal. In this audio, you'll find distilled wisdom that slices through the complexities of Generation Z and transforms them into opportunities. It's not just about guiding others—it's about refining your own leadership brand in a climate that demands agility and innovation.

We’ve all had them, those special dates with someone brand new, someone who just might be the yin to our yang, that vital missing piece of our lonely heart… So goes the eternal gamble, the endless game of romance roulette, in which we earnestly wear our hearts upon our sleeves in the thin hope of discovering our soulmate and lay bare our inner selves to find all-elusive true love.