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The Challenge Culture: Why the Most Successful Organizations Run on Pushback
by Nigel Travis'The Challenge Culture is a must-read for employers and employees alike, and promises to get ideas for long-term success percolating.' - Robert Kraft, chairman and CEO of the Kraft Group'Nigel's career, vision and humanity are very refreshing' - Claude Littner, former Chief Executive of Tottenham Hotspur and author of Single-Minded: My Life in BusinessChallenge is essential for survival and sustained success in today's volatile world.We live in an era when successful organisations can fail in a flash. But they can cope with change and thrive by creating a culture that supports positive pushback: questioning everything without disrespecting anyone.Nigel Travis has forty years of experience as a leader in large and successful organizations, as well as those facing existential crisis - such as Blockbuster as it dawdled in the face of the Netflix challenge. In his ten years as CEO and Chairman of Dunkin' Brands, Travis fine-tuned his ideas about the challenge culture and perfected the practices required to build it. He argues that the best way for organisations to succeed in today's environment is to embrace challenge and encourage pushback, rather than reject them. Everyone - from the newest recruit to the senior leader - must be given the freedom to speak up and question the status quo, must learn how talk in a civil way about difficult issues, and should be encouraged to debate strategies and tactics - although always in the spirit of shared purpose. How else will new ideas emerge? How else can organisations steadily improve?Through colourful story-telling, with many examples from his own experiences - including his leadership in turning around the fear-ridden culture of Leyton Orient Football Club -Travis shows how to establish a culture that embraces challenge, achieves exceptional results, and ensures a prosperous future.PRAISE FOR THE CHALLENGE CULTURE:'Nigel Travis has hit the nail on the head. Collective brilliance can only come from challenge and he proves this throughout his own leadership journey. Entertaining, edifying and exactly right.' -- Manley Hopkinson FRSA FRGS, author of Compassionate LeadershipWomen, especially young women, in today's world need to understand the importance of challenging authority and speaking up to share their point of view. The Challenge Culture brilliantly explains how to do it. (Nicole Lapin, author of Boss Bitch and Rich Bitch)'A must read for all people leading organizations in these turbulent times!' (Larry Bossidy, former chairman and CEO of Honeywell International, coauthor of Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done)'This book not only takes you inside [Nigel's] businesses, but inside the mind that challenged them to thrive. If you can use 20% of what he's suggesting, you'll be ahead of the game. Use 40% and you can blow the doors off.' (Mark Goldstein, former chief marketing officer of BBDO Worldwide)'Dissent is not disloyalty but can be the spark for innovation and the safeguard for integrity. ... Conformity kills creativity and subverts justice and The Challenge Culture is the antidote to a contagion of conformity across sectors.' (Jeffrey A. Sonnenfeld, Lester Crown Professor of Leadership Practice, Yale School of Management)
The Challenge of Epilepsy: Take Control of Your Seizures-and Your Life-through Complementary and Alternative Solutions
by Sally FletcherDescribes alternative methods of controlling epilepsy
Challenge the Status Quo
by Lilianna KovacevicDo you ever feel like you're suffocating at work? Or find it hard to speak up or stand up for what you believe in? That your colleagues are operating without a vision and at cross-purposes? That you are not projecting the right image, the real you, the person you want to be? Then you need to learn how to live and breathe your values amid organisational chaos in order to: • Boost your confidence, speak up and embrace challenging the status quo. • Develop a confident attitude and increase your awareness between theory and practice in organisations. • Capitalise on your unique value proposition "you". • Step outside your comfort zone and reap the success you deserve. •Build successful professional and social relationships. This is a practical, easy to follow book with credible tips in order for the reader to grasp and adapt to the varying dynamics amid organisations. At its core, is the premise that the freedom to be oneself within the corporate world is not only beneficial to individuals but positively impacts the bottom line. Rather than focusing on one specific role, this book holistically addresses an organisation and the construct between people, systems and products whether you are an employee, front line manager or leader. By encouraging organisations to embrace a workplace culture that allows people to challenge received wisdom, this book teaches each and every one of us how to shine with confidence and live by the unique values that make us who we are.
Challenging Depression and Despair: A Medication-free, Self-help Programme That Will Change Your Life
by Angela PatmoreThis book is offered as a lifeline to people at the bottom of the bottomless pit of depression. It will explain the research and the thinking behind the tough love approach, much of which may be new to you because it flies in the face of current trends. With positive, common sense strategies, this book enables you to regain emotional control, showing that it is possible to combat depression without resorting to drugs or costly and often ineffective therapy. The first part of the book offers fresh insights into depression and into how it can be overcome. The second offers practical advice, culminating in a series of challenges that will enable you to change your entire attitude to emotional health and achieve a more positive and hopeful outlook on life. To be of any real use to someone in despair, a self-help programme must provide, step by step, a practical stairway out of hell. This is that stairway.
The Chalupa Rules: A Latino Guide to Gringolandia
by Mario BosquezThe Host of Martha Stewart's "Living Today" on Martha Stewart Living Radio (Sirius 112/XM 157)brings you this insightful look at how a colorful Mexican game of chance inspired him to succeed in life. "The Chalupa Rules" combines his family's timeless proverbs,traditional Spanish sayings, and powerful imagery to create a blueprint for success. Mario grew up facing tremendous challenges that included poverty and living in a government-sponsored home. With his handcrafted rules-of-life Mario went on to become the first full-time, Mexican-American news anchor in New York City's English television. An award-winning playwright and Emmy-Nominated news anchor/reporter, Mario shares his insights into how your own cultural background can provide the inspiration to reach the American Dream. Part autobiography, part instructional manual, The Chalupa Rules offers readers of diverse cultural backgrounds a universal message of success and fulfillment in the career of your choice. Mario Bosquez, nominated for a James Beard Award for Excellent in Broadcasting, lived the Chalupa Rules and shows us all how we can do the same.
Chamatkar: ચમત્કાર
by Dada Bhagwanઆજનાં અતિ આધુનિક અને વૈજ્ઞાનિક કાળમાં પણ લોકો કંઈક ચમત્કાર થશે તેવી ભ્રાંતિમાં રાચે છે. તેઓ કોઈક અલૌકિક ઘટનાઓ ઘટવાની રાહ જુએ છે. ભારત જેવા દેશમાં જ્યાં મોટા ભાગની પ્રજા ચમત્કારોમાં માને છે, તે ઘણી અંધશ્રદ્ધાઓ, ભ્રાંતિ અને ભયને જન્માવે છે. જે દેશની પ્રજા ચમત્કારોને માનતી, રાચતી ને પૂજતી થાય તે દેશના આધ્યાત્મનું પતન ક્યાં જઈ ને અટકશે તેની કલ્પના જ થાય તેમ નથી. ચમત્કાર કહેવો કોને ?સામાન્ય માણસની બુદ્ધિથી ના સમજાય તેવી બહારની ક્રિયા થઈ તે ચમત્કાર ? પણ તેમાં બુદ્ધિની સમજની સાપેક્ષતા માણસે માણસે ભિન્ન હોય. એકની બુદ્ધિમાં ના સમાય તો બીજાની બુદ્ધિમાં સમાય. બુદ્ધિની સીમા ય દરેકની ભિન્ન ભિન્ન જ ને ! ચમત્કાર પરનું પ્રસ્તુત પુસ્તક - શું આવા ચમત્કારોનું આપણા જીવનમાં ખરેખર કોઈ મહત્વ છે? ચમત્કારનો સહારો લઈને અંતે આપણને મળ્યું શું? તેનાં પર પ્રકાશ પાડે છે. જ્ઞાની પુરુષ દાદાશ્રીએ ચમત્કારની યથાર્થ ‘ડેફીનેશન’(વ્યાખ્યા), સિદ્ધિ અને ચમત્કાર વચ્ચેનો તફાવત, ચમત્કારમાં માન્યતા અને ધર્મ વચ્ચેનો સંબંધ, શું ચમત્કાર ખરેખર આપણું કંઈક સારું કરે છે કે તે માત્ર એક કલ્પના જ છે ? શું ચમત્કારો આપણા જીવન અને ધર્મને અસર કરે છે ? શું તે આપણા જીવનને સારું કે ખરાબ બનાવી શકે? શું આપણે ચમત્કારો કરીને ભગવાનને રાજી કરી શકીએ? વગેરે તે સર્વ બાબતો સમજાવી છે. દાદાશ્રી વાચકને મોક્ષમાર્ગ તરફ વાળે છે, જ્યાં (કહેવાતા)ચમત્કારનું કોઈ જ સ્થાન નથી, કારણકે આત્મા આ બધાથી પર છે. પ્રસ્તુત પુસ્તક સુજ્ઞ વાચકને ચમત્કારનો ખરો મતલબ ખોળવામાં અને આધ્યાત્મના સાચા માર્ગ પર ચાલવામાં સહાયક થશે.
Chamatkar: चमत्कार
by Dada Bhagwanआज के युग में जहाँ विज्ञान ने इतनी प्रगति की है वहाँ लोगो के बीच अभी भी बहुत सारी चमत्कार और जादू-टोना संबंधित भ्रामक मान्यताएँ है| चमत्कार का मतलब है हमारी समझ से परे किसी अद्वितीय शक्ति का अस्तित्व होना| हमारे भारत देश में लोगो को धर्म और चमत्कार के नाम पर गुमराह करना बहुत ही आसान है क्योंकि किसी अवांछित घटना से बचने के लिए लोग इन बातों पर आसानी से भरोसा कर लेते है| ज्ञानी पुरुष दादा भगवान हमें इन चमत्कारों में छुपी हुई सच्चाई से वाकिफ कराते हुए चमत्कार और सिद्धि के बीच का अंतर बताते है| सामान्यतः लोगो में खड़े होने वाले प्रश्न जैसे- चमत्कार कौन करता है? किस तरह वह हमारे जीवन को प्रभावित करता है? क्या हम कोई चमत्कार करके भगवान को प्रसन्न कर सकते है?||इत्यादि के उत्तर हमें इस पुस्तक में मिलते है| दादाश्री स्पष्टतौर पर यही बताना चाहते है कि आत्मा इन सभी बातों से परे हैं और आत्म-साक्षात्कार मोक्ष प्राप्त करने का एकमात्र सरल उपाय है| आध्यात्मिकता और चमत्कार के बीच का सही अंतर जानने के लिए यह किताब अवश्य पढ़े|
Champagne for One: A Celebration of Solitude
by Rebekah Iliff Holly MaherSimon says, raise your hand if you're a single lady.Single or not, most women could use a little more solitude than the world typically offers. Like many, Rebekah Iliff used to be hesitant to intentionally spend time alone. After the sudden loss of a close friend, she decided to go forward with their upcoming vacation alone, and found herself drinking a glass of wine solo in a spa, much to fellow patrons' concern. This experience later sparked the poem "Champagne for One," a joyful reflection on intentional solitude, and bubbled into this namesake collection of poetry and essays.With sharp wit and sly satire, Iliff paints a picture of complete personal content, where you will finally see yourself embracing the value of solitary life and laughing along the way. Discover an array of conversation enders and a recipe for stag stew—the secret ingredient? 4 ounces of confidence—that will leave you equipped to take on even the most clingy companions and matchmaking expectations.Champagne for One is a delightful spotlight on how to own being alone, perfect as a gift to a friend or as a treat to your solitary self.
Champion!: Everything You Need to Be Your Greatest You
by Alon Ulman Michal SolomonovichA fun and practical kids' guide to being happy and successful, with 10 evidence-based codes to live by, exercises and advice for parents.Everyone can achieve extraordinary results – let us show you how. Sometimes getting where we want to go in our hobbies, at school or in our personal life can seem impossible. Education expert Michal Solomonovich and life coach Alon Ulman are here to teach you the practical steps you can take to become the best version of yourself in everything you put your mind to. You will discover:10 evidence-based life codes, like Face Your Fears, Anything You Want to Get, Give and Find Your TribeEntertaining activities, including watching The Karate Kid and creating your own movie clapperboardHandy chapter summaries to recap on what you have learnedAn illustrated interior full of inspirational quotations.With a note to parents advising them on how they can support you on this journey, Champion! contains everything you need to become your greatest you!
The Champion Leader: Harnessing the Power of Emotional Intelligence to Build High-Performing Teams
by Christopher D. ConnorsReestablish the connection between your organization’s talent and its leadership In The Champion Leader: Harnessing the Power of Emotional Intelligence to Build High-Performing Teams, bestselling author Christopher D. Connors delivers an invaluable, inspiring discussion of how to adapt to the rapidly changing rules of engagement in the modern workplace. You’ll find out why so many employees feel disconnected from their leaders in today’s remote and hybrid working environments and how to address that disconnect. Connors explains how to prioritize one-on-one and team conversations focused on understanding employee needs, career development, and wellbeing to help foster a future-focused organization. He also walks you through how to maximize your emotional intelligence and enhance your leadership skills to assist in the development of a high-performing organization that delivers superior results. The Champion Leader also offers: Ways to build adaptability, assertiveness, and empathy in the pursuit of connection between your organization’s employees and its leadership Strategies for developing self-awareness of how you show up and model leadership for others in your organization Research-backed insights on how to improve your self-confidence to create a culture of camaraderie and connection Techniques for engaging with and supporting people to improve employee retention and recruitmentThe Champion Leader is an inspiring and insightful resource for managers, executives, and all business leaders seeking to become more emotionally intelligent for themselves—and to give that gift to everyone in their organization. The Champion Leader is an essential guide to solidifying your leadership foundation.
The Champion Mindset: Access Your Power to Create Leveraging the Law of Attraction
by Ginny GaneAre you struggling to make the Law of Attraction work for you? Maybe you’ve heard of the Law of Attraction (LOA), but have you identified the way it can help you? Grounded in the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ginny Gane shares a simple approach to help you live your dream life now. If you have learned the basics of LOA, but are still searching for how to really see results in your life, A Champion Mindset will help you leverage what you already know to live the life of love and freedom you desire. You have the power to purposefully create the kind of life you dream of and the techniques taught within these pages will get you there. Learn the skills that will ultimately empower you to take control of your experience and truly uncover and be all that you want to be.
Champion Mindset: Coach Yourself to Win at Life
by Patrick MouratoglouFrom legendary tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou comes a motivational and inspirational guide to help readers achieve new success in any endeavor. Superstar coach Patrick Mouratoglou knows what it takes to win. An international icon in the world of tennis, he coached Serena Williams for a decade at the height of her career. Now he currently coaches four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka and has worked with numerous top players over the years, including Holger Rune, Coco Gauff, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and many more. In Champion Mindset, Mouratoglou distills his lifetime of coaching excellence into ten commandments applicable to achieving success in all aspects of life, not just the court. Mouratoglou&’s emphasis on coaching the player&’s mindset is what makes him singularly successful as a tennis coach and effective in helping the rest of us reach our goals. He shows us how to embrace the &“Progress Zone&”—which challenges us and keeps us moving forward. He teaches us how to &“Modify Your Inner Language&” to turn every moment into an opportunity instead of a place to doubt our intentions. And how to &“Take Responsibility for Results&”—and really embody it. In addition to being an extraordinary self-help book, Champions Mindset is a gripping personal story in which Coach Patrick reveals his own difficult but rewarding journey. The lessons, insights, and experiences shared in this book are a roadmap to help every reader find their own path to success, however they define it.
The Champion Mindset: An Athlete's Guide to Mental Toughness
by Joanna ZeigerAn in-depth mental motivational book for all athletes from Olympian Dr. Joanna Zeiger that offers game-changing strategies for programming your brain to achieve physical excellence.Champions, as the familiar adage preaches, are not born—they're made. Reaching the top of any sport, or any aspect of life, takes years upon years of dedication and proper preparation. But if there's a huge pool of individuals who have undertaken the same commitment and steps towards becoming the best, what truly separates the winners from everyone else? Joanna Zeiger believes proper mental preparation is the answer. The Champion Mindset is a much-needed and long overdue look into how to program a competitor's mind to achieve optimal success. Changing behaviors and ways of thinking are never easy, but the chapters in this book aim to simplify this process to make it manageable and achievable. This book is for every athlete—from the weekend warrior, who wants to complete in his or her first 5k running race, to those who have aspirations of one day becoming Olympians and world champions.The Champion Mindset is a compendium of Zeiger's own personal journey from struggling novice swimmer to Olympian and World Champion. Through steps including: Proper Goal Setting, Keeping it Fun, Building Your Team, Intention in Training, Improving Motivation, Promoting Self-Confidence, and Mind/Body Cohesion, among others, Zeiger uses her decades of personal experience, doctoral-level research, and professional success, to prepare readers to go all-in with their mental game.
The Champion's Comeback: How Great Athletes Recover, Reflect, and Reignite
by Jim AfremowYour ultimate guide to overcoming losses and injuries and achieving greatness—on and off the field.Leading sports psychologist Jim Afremow, author of The Champion’s Mind, knows what makes good athletes great, especially when they come back to win after facing devastating injuries, tough obstacles, or seemingly insurmountable odds. Making a comeback isn’t just about raw talent or athletic ability—it’s the mental game that counts most.In the new paperback edition of The Champion’s Comeback, he offers winning strategies for athletes of any age or skill level to get mentally psyched for competition, quickly rebound after a loss, and overcome injuries (and the fear of re-injury). Afremow explores the psychology of commitment and shows you how to develop the core confidence of repeat champions. Featuring unique tips and advice, including guided imagery scripts, easy-to-follow mental training exercises, and motivating stories of famous “comeback” athletes, The Champion’s Comeback is the ultimate athlete’s handbook, encouraging you to not only stay in the game but also achieve greatness, no matter what.
The Champion's Creed: Transform Your Culture Through the Power of Belief
by Ben UtechtVisionary strategies from former NFL star to infuse your company's Culture with purpose and direction In The Champion's Creed, NFL star and Chief Culture Officer Ben Utecht unveils the blueprint for forging unbeatable teams in any arena. Central to Utecht's methodology is the creation of a “Culture Creed”—a dynamic manifesto that transcends typical mission statements. This powerful tool becomes the compass guiding every decision, action, and interaction within an organization. Readers will learn how to craft and implement their own Culture Creed, infusing their company's Culture with purpose and direction. Drawing from his unique journey from Super Bowl victor to leading corporate strategist, Utecht melds gridiron wisdom with executive acumen, presenting a transformative approach to culture, leadership, and team building that promises to show readers how to: Synchronize fundamental beliefs with business objectives Nurture an atmosphere that naturally boosts productivity Master the “Four L's” of exemplary guidance: Listening, Learning, Language, and Love Develop a potent “Ethos Declaration” to steer every facet of operations Whether you're helming a startup or steering a Fortune 500 behemoth, The Champion's Creed not only provides an essential resource for visionaries aiming to leave an indelible mark on their industry but also gives us the secrets to building a legacy of success, inspiring peak performance, and creating an organizational culture that stands the test of time.
A Champion's Guide To Thriving Beyond Breast Cancer: Healing Stories for the Mind, Body, and Soul, Giving You Hope, Comfort and Encouragement on Your Journey
by Janet I. MuellerA guidebook to survival: &“Look no further for stories that will warm your soul, encourage your heart, and give your spirit hope during a stormy season&” (Marcia Weider, CEO/founder of Dream University). What could you do with a passport to more time? Who would you be? Where would you go? And who could you serve? Imagine yourself fifteen years from now living your best life—what does that look like to you? In A Champion's Guide to Thriving Beyond Breast Cancer, you&’ll find transformative stories of faith, courage, and overcoming. You&’ll discover the secret ingredients that have helped others transform challenge and struggle into a journey of perseverance. You&’ll learn how a &“Springboard Spirit&” can help you through the darkest of times and lead you to a fulfilled life. Drawn from the real experiences of eight extraordinary women, these powerful stories have inspired and given hope and encouragement to people around the world. &“If you or someone you love is facing cancer—this book is a must! A positive, faith-based look at how to overcome the disease and reclaim your life.&” —Randy Gage, New York Times–bestselling author of Risky Is the New Safe
The Champion's Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive
by Jim AfremowEven amongst the most elite performers, certain athletes stand out as a cut above the rest, able to outperform in clutch, game-deciding moments. These athletes prove that raw athletic ability doesn't necessarily translate to a superior on-field experience--it's the mental game that matters most. Sports participation--from the recreational to the collegiate Division I level--is at an all-time high. While the caliber of their game may differ, athletes at every level have one thing in common: they want to excel. In The Champion's Mind, sports psychologist Jim Afremow, PhD, LPC, now offers the same advice he uses with Olympians, Heisman Trophy winners, and professional athletes, including: • Tips and techniques based on high-performance psychology research, such as how to get in a "zone," thrive on a team, and stay humble • How to progress within a sport and sustain excellence long-term • Customizable pre-performance routines to hit full power when the gun goes off or the puck is dropped
The Champion's Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive
by Jim AfremowEven among the most elite performers, certain athletes stand out as a cut above the rest, able to outperform in clutch, game-deciding moments. These athletes prove that raw athletic ability doesn't necessarily translate to a superior on-field experience—its the mental game that matters most.Sports participation—from the recreational to the collegiate Division I level—is at an all-time high. While the caliber of their games may differ, athletes at every level have one thing in common: the desire to excel. In The Champion's Mind, sports psychologist Jim Afremow, PhD, offers the same advice he uses with Olympians, Heisman Trophy winners, and professional athletes, including:• How to get in a "zone," thrive on a team, and stay humble• How to progress within a sport and sustain long-term excellence• Customizable pre-performance routines to hit full power when the gun goes off or the puck is droppedWith hundreds of useful tips, breakthrough science, and cutting-edge workouts from the world's top trainers, The Champion's Mind will help you shape your body to ensure a longer, healthier, happier lifetime.
Chance Particulars: A Writer's Field Notebook for Travelers, Bloggers, Essayists, Memoirists, Novelists, Journalists, Adventurers, Naturalists, Sketchers, and Other Note-Takers and Recorders of Life
by Sara Mansfield Taber“A guide to paying attention to the concrete, sensory details of experience and the process of getting them down on the page.” —James Barilla, author of My Backyard JungleBased on what accomplished nonfiction writer Sara Mansfield Taber learned in her many years of field notebook keeping, Chance Particulars is a unique and handy primer for writers who want to use their experiences to tell a lively, satisfying story. Often, writers try to turn their notes into a memoir, essay, travel piece, or story, only to find that they haven’t recorded enough of details necessary to create evocative description. To help writers overcome this problem, Taber has composed a true “field notebook for field notebook keepers.” Enhanced by beautiful illustrations, this charming and comprehensive guide is a practical manual for anyone who wishes to learn or hone the crafts of writing, ethnography, or journalism.Writers of all levels, genres, and ages, as well as teachers of writing, will appreciate this useful tool for learning how to record the details that build vibrant prose. With this book in hand, you will be able to recreate times and places, conjure up intricate character portraits, and paint pictures of particular landscapes, cultures, and locales.“At once a delicious read and the distilled wisdom of a long-time teacher and virtuoso of the literary memoir. Her powerful lessons will give you rare and vital skills: to be able to read the world around you, and to read other writers, as a writer, that is, with your beadiest conjurer’s eye and mammoth heart. This is a book to savor, to engage with, and to reread, again and again.” —C. M. Mayo, author of Miraculous Air
A Chance To Die: The Life And Legacy Of Amy Carmichael
by Elisabeth ElliotThe life and legacy of Amy Carmichael
Change: Changing for the Better in You
by Travis Angry Wendie Davis-GrauerIn a &“brutally honest&” memoir, a motivational speaker, military veteran, and cancer survivor reveals how hope can bring about positive change (Ernie Johnson, Jr., sportscaster TNT/TBS). Change: If I Can, You Can is the story of a man destined for as much turmoil as life can provide. Travis Angry created his identity through childhood rebellion, dropping out of school, being in the military, fighting cancer, marrying, divorcing, raising children as a single father, obtaining a college degree, writing a memoir, and working as a professional speaker. Angry&’s gift is showing others how to resolve fear. His mission is to help teenagers, parents, teachers, coaches, and youth group directors to understand their lives and use hope as a tool for positive change. &“Travis&’ story will make you want to scream and shout. His perseverance and strength is truly inspiring! He is making a positive impact within his family and community. He is truly making a difference one page at a time.&” —Jordin Sparks, singer/actress
Change: Learn to Love It, Learn to Lead It
by Richard Gerver** During a time of great change, this book will give you everything you need to understand change, to adapt to change, and to inspire others to do the same ** 'To be successful, you have to be able to adapt to change' - Sir Alex FergusonThe pace of change is greater than ever. We all face new challenges every day in our jobs and in our personal lives. Those who can handle change are the most fulfilled. Those who fear change will find it hardest to thrive.As a head teacher, Richard Gerver famously transformed a failing school into one of the most acclaimed learning environments in the world - in just two years. He inspired staff and teachers to reach their full potential. As a hugely popular speaker and author, he now helps individuals and companies to embrace change.This book is his powerful personal reflection on change. Full of wisdom and practical insights, it will help you in any situation you face. Whether you are leading a company through change or looking for a new direction in life, let Richard Gerver be your guide.'Filled with memorable stories and jammed with useful, actionable approaches to befriending, dealing with and profiting from change' - Seth Godin, author of Purple Cow and The Icarus Deception'In this perceptive and heartfelt book, [Gerver] helps us see change as an opportunity for creative reinvention' - Sir Ken Robinson, author of The Element
Change: How Organizations Achieve Hard-to-Imagine Results in Uncertain and Volatile Times (Hbr's 10 Must Reads Ser.)
by John P. Kotter Vanessa Akhtar Gaurav GuptaTransform your organization with speed and efficiency using this insightful new resource Incremental improvement is no longer sufficient in helping organizations navigate the complexity, uncertainty and volatility of today’s world. In Change: How Organizations Achieve Hard-to-Imagine Results in Uncertain and Volatile Times, authors John P. Kotter, Vanessa Akhtar, and Gaurav Gupta explore how to create non-linear, dramatic change in your organization. You’ll discover the emerging science of change that teaches us about how to build organizations – from businesses to governments – that change and adapt rapidly. In Change you’ll discover: Why the ability of organizations to deal with threats and take advantage of opportunities in the face of ever greater complexity and uncertainty is being severely challenged In-depth, evidence-based, actionable solutions for dealing with institutional resistance to change Case studies and success stories that describe organizations who have successfully built the ability to change quickly into their DNA A universal approach for how to dramatically improve outcomes from various change efforts, including: strategy execution, digital transformation, restructuring, and more Perfect for managers, executives, and leaders at companies of all types and sizes, Change will also prove to be a valuable asset to other professionals who serve these organizations. This book is for anyone seeking a proven approach for delivering fast, sustainable and comprehensive results.
CHANGE: ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS, CONQUER YOUR FEARS
by Celia Rodríguez Alex OssaWARNING: reading this book plants the knowledge necessary to change your life and be happy. Do not read if you don’t want to master your fears and make important changes. Do you dare? In CHANGE, Achieve Your Dreams, Conquer Your Fears you will learn how you can change your current situation through coaching techniques. Coaching is a simple method, easy to apply and within reach of everybody. You will learn why it is scary to make changes, and how to make them. You will learn exercises to help you make better decisions, discover who you are and what you want. By making better decisions, you will achieve a higher success rate. Through a simple coaching technique, you will discover what to do to leave your comfort zone. It will help you in any area of your life and in any situation you want to overcome. Each chapter is accompanied by exercises to help you understand the content better and initiate change while you read the book, conquering your fears and changing things you don’t want in your life. This book has additional free content. Instructions to access it are included inside.
Change Agent: Engaging Your Passion to Be the One Who Makes a Difference
by Os HillmanEngage your passion to be the one that makes a difference. Whether you are a CEO, housewife, student, manager, or church leader, you have a circle of influence and the ability to shape your culture for God’s purpose--to be a change agent. Os Hillman explains the process God uses to raise up His change agents in culture, demonstrated in biblical leaders like David, Daniel, Esther, and Moses. With details from his own experiences and profiles of modern-day change agents, Hillman shows how you too can have greater influence no matter what your age or status in life. Our culture is shaped by the seven mountains of cultural influence: business, government, media, arts and entertainment, education, the family, and the church. Featuring a chapter on each of the seven cultural mountains, Change Agent describes where we are, what we must do to influence these strategic areas, and what success will ultimately look like.