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It’s never over when we fail; it’s only over if we choose to quit. Discover more in this powerful new book by Paul Gustavson, author of IMAGINE and BREAKING AVERAGE. In this book, uncover a roadmap for overcoming obstacles and weathering life’s storms. Resilience isn’t about avoiding adversity—it’s about facing it head-on. In this special edition hardcover, you’ll dive deeper into the principles that shape unshakable strength and learn how to turn setbacks into stepping stones.

In his TED Talk classic from September 2009, titled How Great Leaders Inspire Action, Simon Sinek models what might be the textbook speech. In Speech Blueprint, Paul Gustavson breaks down the ten essential elements for presenting an idea that inspires action based on Simon’s model. He shows how it is a powerful mechanism that anyone can use.

Real leadership requires perseverance. Is it possible to face challenges, fight through defeats, and yet still achieve success? The answer is yes. The key quality every leader needs to have is a perseverance mindset. In fact, it is impossible to lead yourself and others effectively through challenges without persevering. Those who persevere are those who standout as leaders.

Workplace teams are supposed to harness employees' talents to tackle challenges. But the reality often falls short... Now imagine having a team where everyone steps up and performs all of the leadership tasks. Imagine a team that is constantly sharing knowledge and pushing the envelope--one that does long term planning and produces outstanding performance. A Team of Leaders tells listeners how to design systems that nurture the leadership potential of every employee--the key to creating high-performance teams.

Imagine is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to invent the future, make an impact, or experience something more. This book explores the 12 powers of your imagination and presents how the OODA loop can be used as a proven guidance system to leverage hope and spark the imagination.