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Purposeful Retirement: How to Bring Happiness and Meaning to Your Retirement
by Hyrum W. SmithLeaving the professional world doesn&’t mean losing your purpose: A guide to aging well and moving on to a fulfilling second act. You&’ve had a successful career and you&’re no couch potato—but how do you make the transition to a new phase of your life? From one of the original creators of the popular Franklin Day Planner, the former Chairman and CEO of Franklin Covey Co., and the recognized &“Father of Time Management,&” this guide shows you how you can move from your previous work, simplify life, and enter a new world of purposeful retirement and good living. · Create a retirement that is meaningful and inspiring · Make intelligent and anxiety-free retirement planning choices · Learn from the lives and experiences of people who have found their pathway to happy retirement · Discover secrets to aging well This distinguished author, speaker, and businessman combines wit and enthusiasm with compelling principles that inspire lasting personal change. Draw from a lifetime of wisdom to discover your true passion, re-imagine your life, and try new possibilities.
Purposeful: Are You a Manager or a Movement Starter?
by Jennifer DulskiManagers accept the world as it is; movement starters push the boundaries to make it more just, compassionate, and even joyful. We all need to decide: Are we managers or movement starters?Jennifer Dulski, the head of Groups at Facebook, and former president of Change.org, explains how you can turn your mission into a movement that creates change--whether you're at a startup or a political campaign, at a Fortune 500 company or a local community group, or an intern or a CEO. Anyone can spark change if they believe in the power of taking action, no matter where, or how small, they start.Dulski explains how to create a clear vision, inspire supporters, persuade decision makers, navigate criticism, and more. She pairs her own experience as a startup founder, tech executive, and social change leader with powerful stories of movement leaders from both business and activism.Our world needs movement starters more than ever. Packed with practical advice and the inspiring true stories of movement starters from all walks of life, Purposeful will empower you to start your own movement and make your mark on the world.
Pursued: God's Divine Obsession with You
by Jud WilhiteChristian faith isn't blind obedience to a set of rules and regulations; it is entering into a relationship with a God who pursues us-not to punish, but to love. As the leader of Central Christian Church in the self-proclaimed "Sin City, U.S.A.," Jud Wilhite has seen it all, and he knows that no matter how far someone has strayed from God, God always remains in passionate pursuit. Using the biblical prophet Hosea's marriage, commanded by God, to an unfaithful prostitute as a metaphor for God's unwavering love, PURSUED compellingly illustrates God's plan for every person-to be freed to become his or her own unique self through intimate togetherness with the living, loving God.
Pursuing Consciousness
by Peter RalstonBuilding on his previous groundbreaking work, Peter Ralston once again proves to be a sure-footed guide for readers seeking to negotiate the challenging terrain of personal and spiritual growth. In accessible language, Ralston demonstrates how the lofty goals of self-transformation and enlightenment can be achieved with a no-nonsense approach available to anyone willing to reach beyond their current experience of self and reality. Pursuing Consciousness is a down-to-earth handbook for staying focused on the work at hand, even while tackling such unsettling tasks as investigating deeply ingrained psychological beliefs and identifying common areas of misunderstanding that hamper transformative growth. Ralston explains that deeper levels of consciousness aren't just for monks--anyone can have an enlightenment experience. He shows that enlightenment does not transform the self, and transforming the self does not produce enlightenment. Once we grasp that these two pursuits take place in entirely different domains of consciousness, we can use each to empower the other. Ralston provides specific tools for changing the very person that we experience being. His work has been acclaimed by people from a diverse range of disciplines--including spiritual teachers, psychiatrists, cognitive scientists, physicists, and artists. As with Ralston's previous works, this book points the way to a direct encounter with the true nature of Being and the possibility of real personal change.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Pursuing Happiness: A Bedford Spotlight Reader
by Matthew Parfitt Dawn SkorczewskiPursuing Happiness: A Bedford Spotlight Reader explores questions around the central concept of what makes us happy: What is the psychology of happiness? Can we make or buy our own happiness? How should we question what makes us happy? How can we make ourselves and others happy? Does technology make us happy? Readings by philosophers, psychologists, spiritual leaders, ethicists, economists, and others take up these issues and more. Questions and assignments for each selection provides a range of activities for students. The catalog page for the titles in the Spotlight Series offers comprehensive instructor support with sample syllabi and additional teaching resources.
Pursuing Happiness: A Bedford Spotlight Reader
by Matthew Parfitt Dawn SkorczewskiWhat makes us happy? Readings by philosophers, psychologists, spiritual leaders, ethicists, economists, and others in Pursuing Happiness explore central themes around happiness in order to help you create sustained inquiries from multiple perspectives.
Pursuing Holiness in the Lord
by Jonathan EdwardsHoliness is something to be pursued, though never in our own strength. Here Jonathan Edwards explores the believer's essential role in God's work of sanctification. The three sermons made accessible in this volume--"The Character of Paul an Example to the Christians," "Hope and Comfort Usually Follow Genuine Humiliation and Repentance," and "The Preciousness of Time"--guide us past the rival pitfalls of lawlessness and works-righteousness.
Pursuing Justice: The Call to Live & Die for Bigger Things
by Ken Wytsma D. R. JacobsenThe ONLY way to find abundant life and happiness is to give your life away.If God designed us to experience true happiness and abundant life, why do so many Christians feel dissatisfied and purposeless? We try to make our lives better by chasing our own dreams, but that only makes the problem worse. Instead, the path to a just life that’s satisfying and permeated with meaning leads us alongside the orphan, the widow, and the powerless. Using clear evangelical theology and compelling narratives drawn from two decades of global ministry and travel, Ken Wytsma, the founder of The Justice Conference, shows God’s unchanging love for all His children. On the way, the author calls us back to a proper understanding of biblical justice, a redeeming glimpse into the true meaning of righteousness and the remarkable connection between our own joy, the joy of others, and the wondrous Gospel of Jesus Christ.Pursuing Justice shows that God isn’t primarily concerned with personal piety but about empowering His children to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with their creator. The message is as hopeful as it is fresh: when you discover anew the meaning of the Gospel and give your life away, you will find it…and it will be the best life you can imagine.First-time author Wytsma (with an assist from Jacobsen) is one of the new breed of evangelical Christians returning to scripture to redeem justice as a central tenet of faith…. Wytsma infuses his writing with fresh experiences from working with the millennial generation…. “Apathy tells us that it’s perfectly acceptable to live with illusions of our own justice,” he writes, neatly linking those concerns. This accessible guide provides trustworthy scriptural analysis, examples of contemporary justice issues…and a solid philosophy for understanding the role of justice in today’s society…. “Justice cannot be divorced from God’s heart and purposes,” he writes. “It permeates them.” Wytsma’s authorial voice is engaging, encouraging, and invitational. His humor helps the reader recognize her own humanity and transformative potential within the unfolding moral arc of the universe.--Publishers Weekly“Justice has become trendy. Ken Wytsma’s Pursuing Justice avoids all the pitfalls of trendiness. It exhibits a deep and accurate understanding of the nature of justice. It is an eye–opener.”—NICHOL AS WOLTERSTORFF, Noah Porter Professor Emeritus of Philosophical Theology, Yale University; Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture, University of Virginia“Ken is a fresh voice of balance, humility, and collaboration. His enthusiasm is contagious and his challenge to the church to not only do justice, but to learn to do it well, is commendable.”—KEITH WRIGHT, International President of Food for the Hungry“Ken Wytsma’s Pursuing Justice will rattle you. Not since C. S. Lewis put down his pen have readers been so provoked to think. It will change the way you approach others.”—KAREN SPEARS ZACHARIAS, Author ofA Silence of Mockingbirds and Will Jesus Buy Me a Double-Wide?“Ken Wytsma not only brings us back to a biblical understanding of justice, but also humbly calls us to pursue it in practice. I was both enlightened and motivated.”—RANDAL ROBERTS, President of Western Seminary, Portland, OR“In Pursuing Justice, Ken is at the cutting edge of where God’s heart is. This book is timely and needs to be read by everyone in the church.”—JOHN M . PERKINS, Civil Rights Leader, Founder of the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA), and Founder of The John Perkins Foundation for Reconciliation and Development
Pursuing More of Jesus
by Anne Graham LotzHaving more of Jesus in your life leads you into a world of unparalleled privilege. In Pursuing More of Jesus (previously titled My Heart's Cry), gifted Bible teacher and acclaimed conference speaker Anne Graham Lotz shows you how saturating your life with more of Jesus is the key to:restoring love to your marriage/ finding the antidote to fear / discovering hope in your grief / loving others with whom you are totally incompatible / acquiring the courageous competency to speak out in a doubting world / making your service to God more fruitful. Doors open, angels attend, mountains move, doubts disappear, and fears fade if we simply pursue Him.
Push Off from Here: Nine Essential Truths to Get You Through Sobriety (and Everything Else)
by Laura McKowenFrom the bestselling author of We Are the Luckiest and founder of the international recovery community The Luckiest Club comes a modern exploration of addiction that offers nine foundational building blocks that anyone at any stage of sobriety can use.No matter how far astray you&’ve gone or how many times you&’ve tried and failed before, as long as you&’re still sitting here, breathing, and reading these words, freedom and joy are still possible.When Laura McKowen was two years sober, she received an email from a woman whose sister was struggling with alcohol addiction. McKowen had barely climbed out from the dark place the woman&’s sister was in, but she made a list of the things she most needed to hear when she was deep in her own battle.1. It is not your fault. 2. It is your responsibility.3. It is unfair that this is your thing.4. This is your thing.5. This will never stop being your thing until you face it.6. You cannot do it alone.7. Only you can do it.8. You are loved.9. We will never stop reminding you of these things.In Push Off from Here, McKowen delves deeply into each of her nine points: what they mean, how they work, and how every person can live them. She addresses topics such as the correlation between trauma and addiction, the importance of radical honesty, letting go of the illusion of control, the value of community, a reminder that healing is a continual process, and that the process is a gift. Whether you&’re just starting out or have been sober for decades, McKowen instructs us to be kind to ourselves: Change is messy and progress is rarely linear, but we can always push off from here.The stories and advice McKowen shares are specific to alcohol addiction, but the tenets are universal in their application and useful no matter what challenge you face. With profound honesty and boundless compassion, Push Off from Here provides an actionable framework for healing what pains us and proves that a life of sobriety can be synonymous with a life of magic, peace, and freedom.
Pushback: How Smart Women Ask—and Stand Up—for What They Want
by Selena RezvaniNegotiation wisdom from highly successful women to help you fast track your career In Pushback: How Smart Women Ask—and Stand Up—for What They Want, top leadership consultant Selena Rezvani reveals how women can secure promotion opportunities, plum assignments, and higher pay by standing their ground and pushing back for what's rightfully theirs. This revised and expanded version features interviews from dozens of executive leaders, including Darla Price, President of Ogilvy New York, Jen Fisher, Chief Well-being Officer at Deloitte, and Jayshree Seth, Chief Science Advocate and Corporate Scientist at 3M. Rezvani also shares exclusive data highlights from hundreds of professional women across industries, sourced from over five years of online surveys, to reveal startling findings on confidence, self-advocacy, and negotiation. In this book, readers will learn: A reliable and methodical approach to navigating tough conversations, with compelling facts and research from the worlds of psychology and leadership The effect of intersectionality, bias, and internalization of these experiences on workplace negotiations How professional women can activate internal and external networks to support their negotiations and proposals—and instill confidence in those they mentor Pushback: How Smart Women Ask—and Stand Up—for What They Want offers readers looking to accelerate their career paths the unedited truth about how women have advocated their way to the top and triumphed—and how you can, too.
Pussy: A Reclamation
by Regena ThomashauerNew York Times bestsellerIt just may be the most pejorative word in the English language. It&’s the ultimate salacious smack to a woman&’s dignity, used to hurt, humiliate, and dehumanize. No one calls you a &“pussy&” when they want to tell you how radiant you look, how capably you work, or what an inspiring life you lead.That&’s about to change. In this remarkable book, Regena Thomashauer, founder of Mama Gena&’s School of Womanly Arts, reclaims the word for what it rightly is: the highest of all possible compliments, a sacred living prayer.Pussy has been written to reacquaint you with your own power source —both figuratively and literally. Drawing on Mama Gena&’s 25 years of research into women&’s history, experience, and potential, you&’ll ramp up your &“cliteracy&” and learn to awaken a part of yourself you&’ve been taught to repress or even despise. You&’ll see that pussy is anything but pornographic —it&’s actually the seat of all feminine power and pleasure. And you&’ll discover how a woman&’s sensual awareness is critical for her spiritual, intellectual, and emotional health.In these pages, Mama Gena reveals: • The secret ingredient every woman is missing • How to crack the confidence code • Why sex appeal is an inside job • What&’s ahead on the next frontier of feminism —and how you can help make it happen • And much moreWhen you open this book, you&’re being handed the keys to a turned-on life —which simply means authentic, radiant, and open to pleasure and joy. By turns earthy and erudite, passionately argued and laugh-out-loud funny, Pussy is your call to tune in, turn on, and live more richly and fully than you ever thought you could.
Put Anxiety Behind You: The Complete Drug-Free Program
by Peter BongiornoAn all-natural, practical program for anxiety relief from the naturopathic doctor and author of How Come They&’re Happy and I&’m Not. With twenty years of research on the subject and more than a decade of helping patients free themselves from the grip of anxiety, naturopathic physician Peter Bongiorno now shares the insights, information, and tools you need to beat anxiety naturally. Taking all aspects of the mind and body into consideration, Bongiorno looks for and addresses the underlying causes of different types of anxiety disorders, and helps readers consider and develop new anti-anxiety habits. If you're one of the forty million Americans trying to stop panic attacks or overcome social anxiety, learn how to safely wean yourself off of medication and consider naturopathy treatment. In addition to case studies and a handy instruction guide, you&’ll find information on: Food, vitamins, and herbs for anxietyAnxiety-reducing yoga poses and massage techniquesAcupressure points
Put Your Dreams First: Handle Your [entertainment] Business
by Thembisa S. MshakaThere is a great mystique about the entertainment industry and a fervent desire in many to be part of it. But what many women don't realize is that most entertainment career guides are written from the point of view of the male executive, or are filled with industry and legal jargon-making them difficult to read and understand. Now, in PUT YOUR DREAMS FIRST, Thembisa Mshaka uses her 15 years of experience in the music industry to expose the hidden truths that women need to know as they aspire toward entertainment careers, such as how to avoid compromising one's self-respect and the little-known fact that women run a large part of the business. This highly informative guide is for every woman wanting to know how to navigate the entertainment superhighway and find that job of a lifetime.
Put Your Heart on Paper: Staying Connected In A Loose-Ends World
by Henriette Anne KlauserPut Your Heart On Paper is filled with the inspiring true stories of what happens when people write from their hearts: the shared insights, the new beginnings, the dreams that miraculously come true. In 50 provocative short chapters, acclaimed author Henriette Klauser shows the power of the written word in everyday life -- bringing together parents and children, strengthening personal bonds, mending hurt feelings, solving problems, sharing joys, preserving family history -- and offers tools and tips to get you started right away. Putting your heart on paper does not require special talent, a lot of time or training. All you need is a willingness to be yourself and to be open with others. Nauser's energizing examples show how to get going and keep going past the fear and doubt -- and offer dozens of ideas to try. From a note tucked in a lunchbox to an interactive journal, from love letters to apologies to a three-minute poem, Put Your Heart On Paper shows us how to find a direct line from our deepest thoughts to another's heart.(From the Trade Paperback edition.)
Put Your Intuition to Work: How to Supercharge Your Inner Wisdom to Think Fast and Make Great Decisions
by Lynn A. Robinson“How we can harness the power of intuition to experience more happiness, health, and prosperity in every area of our business and personal lives.” —May L. McCarthy, author of The Path to WealthIntuition is the hot buzzword in business, but specific guidelines on how to trust your gut have been sorely lacking. Put Your Intuition to Work provides that missing link.Business is about making money, but it’s also about making decisions. There are relatively small decisions, like when to call a meeting or which emails to answer quickly. Then there are the big decisions that can make or break a business—which product to launch, whom to hire, how to spend.Hard work, analytics, past successes, intelligence, and a great business plan aren’t enough anymore. Many of us are scrambling to discover the path to success but have found instead that we’ve lost our way. Although many business leaders won’t publicize it, intuition is a key part of their decision-making success. Put Your Intuition to Work offers numerous compelling stories from entrepreneurs and executives about how they successfully use intuition in their daily lives. It is an inspiring and practical guide to help you:Make successful decisions when you don’t have all the factsTap into your passion as a personal source of guidanceDiscover the many ways to listen to your “inner CEO”“When you are looking for help in utilizing and implementing the instinctual impulses that can be so profound and valuable in every aspect of our lives, start with Lynn Robinson’s Put Your Intuition to Work. You will be amazed and delighted.” —Steve Lishansky, author of The Ultimate Sales Revolution
Put Your Mindset to Work
by James Reed Paul G. StoltzHow the right mindset makes you three times more likely to get the job you wantWhat's the real secret of successful job hunters?In these unstable times, everyone wants to stand out from the crowd and secure a rewarding job with long-term potential. But what does it actually take to get the job you want? Ninety-seven percent of employers argue that it goes beyond having the right skills - it's all about the right mindset. James Reed, chairman of recruitment giant Reed, knows what employers really want from the people they hire and promote. With bestselling author Paul Stoltz, he has now identified exactly what makes you more likely to succeed when you're job hunting. In this book, Reed and Stoltz explain the '3G Mindset' - the way to develop the traits that will set you apart from the herd. Their powerful tools will help you assess your own mindset, and show employers your true value. James Reed is the Chairman of REED, the recruitment specialists. James first joined the company in 1991 after graduating from Harvard Business School. He is the co-creator, along with Paul G. Stoltz, of the world's leading theory and model for gauging and strengthening a winning mindset, the subject of this book, Put Your Mindset to Work. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). James is based in London, where he lives with his wife and family. Paul G. Stoltz, PhD, is the world's leading expert on measuring and strengthening human resilience. He is the author of three international bestselling books on the subject, printed in 15 languages. In 1987, Dr. Stoltz founded PEAK Learning, Inc. , a global research and consulting firm. He has been honoured with such accolades as "Top 10 Influential International Thinkers," (HR Magazine) "Thought Leader of the Year," (Hong Kong) and "One of the 100 Most Influential Thinkers of Our Time" (Executive Excellence). Dr. Stoltz resides in California with his family.
Put on Your Crown: Ten Life-Changing Moments on the Path to Queendom
by Queen LatifahModeled after Maria Shriver's Just Who Will You Be, Queen Latifah's goal with Put On Your Crown is to help young women build a strong sense of self-esteem. A US Dept. of Justice survey found that females ages 16-24 are more vulnerable to partner violence than any other group. Almost triple the national average. Cases like Chris Brown's assault on pop star Rihanna showed an ugly side of adolescent life. However, Queen Latifah has always been a shining example of a woman happy with herself and unwilling to compromise to fit into the "hollywood ideal" of what a confident beautiful woman should look like. The result: She's one of the biggest A-list celebrities in Hollywood.
Putting First What Matters Most: Proven Strategies for Success in Work and in Life
by Jane K. ClelandJUGGLE MULTIPLE PRIORITIES WITH CONFIDENCEIf you feel as if you can&’t ever get caught up at work or in life—this book is for you! World-renowned speaker and author, Jane K. Cleland, shares proven priority-setting strategies and time management and communications tactics—ideas that you can customize for your own situation and put to work right away. Through fun and engaging assessments and exercises, you&’ll discover:• Step-by-step approaches to setting—and reaching—goals• How your personality affects your productivity and communication style• Where your strengths really lie—and how to capitalize on them• How to remain calm in a crisis by demonstrating true grace under pressure• A community of like-minded people—you&’ll read their inspirational stories and learn from their successes
Putting It Together Again When It's All Fallen Apart: 7 Principles for Rebuilding Your Life
by Rick Warren Tom HolladayLife crises can throw you into a tail-spin—a lost job, a failed relationship, a struggling business, a financial mess. Where do you start? How do you pull it together? How do you begin again? Tom Holladay experienced a catastrophe first-hand when a sudden flood in California destroyed his home, his church, and the homes of many church members. Tom and his congregation had to rebuild, and they used the principles in the book of Nehemiah to get back on their feet.Now a teaching pastor at Saddleback Church, Tom will help you discover seven principles for putting it together again that will give you the direction you need to get rolling on that fresh start. Holladay will walk you through seeing every problem as an opportunity, facing the obstacles head on and taking your first step, knowing how to expect and reject opposition, build on your success, and dedicating yourself to the One who rebuilds our souls. The task of starting again can seem impossible. And sometimes you just need to rebuild your confidence and regain a sense of purpose. If you’re trying to find the emotional energy, but you just don’t have it in you, let Holladay encourage you. He understands how difficult and rewarding the business of rebuilding is. This book is your encouraging how-to guide to starting again and stepping into a better future.
Putting Your Past Behind You: Finding Hope for Life's Deepest Hurts
by Erwin W. LutzerAddiction. Abuse. Broken relationships. Greed. Gluttony. Gossip. Sexual immorality. Decisions made from fear or despair. Is there a place to begin again?We can&’t go back to the starting line in the race of life. What's done is done. But we&’re not tied to our past mistakes. By following God's instructions and allowing Him to heal our wounds, we can be freed from the weight of guilt, regret, and bitter heartache.In Putting Your Past Behind You, Dr. Erwin Lutzer shows how to make a clean break with the past. People just like you have experienced the same trials, addictions, and injustices. Many have traveled beyond the pain to become blessed servants of Christ. God is faithfully standing ready to help, and He uses His people to share in His work of restoration and healing.Find encouragement, wisdom, and new direction as you experience the blessing of a healed past.
Putting a Face on Grace: Living a Life Worth Passing On
by Richard BlackabyComplete the Cycle of Grace How sweet the sound-it saved a wretch like you. It's amazing. But has God's grace changed you? Is it changing others through you? Richard Blackaby explores what may be causing you to miss out on an abundant life of grace, and how simply knowing about it is a far cry from embracing a grace-filled lifestyle. Once you fully experience and grasp its essence, you can't help but "practice" God's undeserved favor by passing it on to everyone around you. Grace shares a close relationship with love, is never static, and is always searching for those willing to receive it. This book focuses on pointed and practical life application so that you can attain the power of gracious living today! Let God's Grace Flow Through You God's grace is so boundless, so contrary to human nature, and so unconditionally given that you will never understand it... ...until you give it away. Get ready to be washed in pure joy, renewed by a fresh sense of gratitude for the rich, undeserved favor God continually bestows upon you. Dr. Richard Blackaby explores what it means to make God's grace a lifestyle and how it will become personal, practical, and recognizable in your life. You'll discover: What genuine grace is and what it is not The power of life words and the devastation of death words The secret to establishing a grace-filled home How to recognize grace-giving opportunities Ways to extend grace when you don't think you can Unable to deny His unconditional love, or even to keep it to yourself, soon grace will have a face. And the reflection in your mirror will tell its story. Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound It's a living, breathing testament to the depth of God's love. You don't deserve it, but you've got it. So, what are you doing with God's amazing grace? Many Christians sing of its sweet sound, but fail to extend it to others-missing the point entirely. Putting a Face on Grace provides practical ways you can become a conduit of God's grace to those around you. Dr. Richard Blackaby's personal stories will have you nodding in agreement, laughing with empathetic understanding, and eagerly embracing a new life worth passing on. You will become the essential element that keeps God's life-giving grace flowing. And if you think you're unworthy of such an honor, that's good. That's grace... Story Behind the BookMuch has been said about God's grace. Observing it, defining it, soaking it in. But little has been said about bringing it full circle, to the point where we freely receive and give it on a daily basis. This is what lifestyle grace is all about. Richard Blackaby's book hits a market in need, and "reinvents" grace for us all-exploding our understanding of this tremendous gift and bringing it into a new, tangible dimension.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Putting the Power of Your Subconscious Mind to Work: Reach New Levels of Career Success Using the Power of Your Subconscious Mind
by Joseph Murphy D. D.All new, never-before-published? from the author of the phenomenal bestseller The Power of Your Subconscious Mind.When Dr. Joseph Murphy wrote his bestselling book The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, he set forth the basic techniques for enriching one's life by programming the subconscious mind. <P><P>This all-new book, based on forty years of previously unpublished research, shows how the subconscious mind can be used by people in their workplace when dealing with both routine and unexpected problems faced on the job. To illustrate Murphy's principles, editor Arthur Pell has provided examples from the lives of past and contemporary business leaders who have achieved success by applying these concepts in their professional lives. This book covers the most vital subjects in career and business success including: establishing goals, developing self-confidence and resilience, mastering the law of attraction, leading a dynamic team, effective communication, managing time efficiently, and more.
Putting the Service-Profit Chain to Work
by James L. Heskett Leonard A. Schlesinger W. Earl Sasser Jr. Gary W. Loveman Thomas O. JonesBest of HBR
Pyramid Quest
by Robert M. SchochThe Egyptologist acclaimed for re-dating the Great Sphinx at Giza sets his sights on one of the true mysteries of antiquity: the Great Pyramid of Giza. What is the Great Pyramid of Giza? Ask that basic question of a traditional Egyptologist, and you get the basic, traditional answer: a fancy tombstone for a self-important pharaoh of the Old Kingdom. This, Egyptologists argue, is the sole finding based on the data, and the only deduction supported by science. By implication, anyone who dissents from this point of view is unscientific and woolly-minded-a believer in magic and ghosts. Indeed, some of the unconventional ideas about the Great Pyramid do have a spectacularly fabulous ring to them. Yet from beneath the obvious terms of this controversy, a deeper, more significant question arises: how is it that the Great Pyramid exercises such a gripping hold on the human psyche- adding cryptic grace to the back of the one-dollar bill and framing myriad claims of New Age "pyramid power"? In Pyramid Quest, Robert M. Schoch and Robert Aquinas McNally use the rigorous intellectual analysis of scientific inquiry to investigate what we know about the Great Pyramid, and develop a stunning hypothesis: This ancient monument is the strongest proof yet that civilization began thousands of years earlier than is generally thought, extending far back into a little-known time. In tracing that story, we come to understand not only the Great Pyramid but also our own origins as civilized beings. .