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Changing the Conversation: The 17 Principles of Conflict Resolution
by Dana CaspersenThe seventeen key principles for transforming conflict—in a beautiful package from the creator of The 48 Laws of PowerFrom Joost Elffers, the packaging genius behind the huge New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The 33 Strategies of War, and The Art of Seduction, comes this invaluable manual that teaches seventeen fundamentals for turning any conflict into an opportunity for growth. Beautifully packaged in a graphic, two-color format, Changing the Conversation is written by conflict expert Dana Caspersen and is filled with real-life examples, spot-on advice, and easy-to-grasp exercises that demonstrate transformative ways to break out of destructive patterns, to create useful dialogue in difficult situations, and to find long-lasting solutions for conflicts. Sure to claim its place next to Getting to Yes, this guide will be a go-to resource for resolving conflicts.
Changing the Food Game: Market Transformation Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture
by Lucas SimonsBy 2050, the world’s population is estimated to grow to 10 billion. To feed everyone, we will have to double our food production, to produce more food in the next 40 years than in the whole of the last 6,000. Changing the Food Game shows how our unsustainable food production system cannot support this growth. In this prescient book, Lucas Simons argues that the biggest challenge for our generation can only be solved by effective market transformation to achieve sustainable agriculture and food production. Lucas Simons explains clearly how we have created a production and trading system that is inherently unsustainable. But he also demonstrates that we have reason to be hopeful – from a sustainability race in the cocoa industry to examples of market transformation taking place in palm oil, timber, and sugarcane production. He also poses the question: where next? Provocative and eye-opening, Changing the Food Game uncovers the real story of how our food makes it on to our plates and presents a game-changing solution to revolutionize the industry.
Changing the Game Plan: The Trey Rood Story
by Trey Rood Cherie RoodTrey Rood was a young, healthy high school athlete when he received the diagnosis of stage III melanoma, which progressed to stage IV in two short years. With a five-year survival rate of five percent, Trey and his mother Cherie refused to accept the poor odds given by doctors or that the aggressive cancer would prevent Trey from ever attending college. Instead, they chose to fight with everything they had. And fight they did. Their tireless search for treatment led them from home in Georgia, to Germany, and ultimately to Texas, where Trey was a pioneer participant at MD Anderson Cancer Center's adoptive T-cell therapy trial. With Trey's cancer now in remission, Trey, Cherie, and their family share their story here---a story of hope, encouragement, strength, and ultimately triumph. Their story of how, together, they beat cancer.
Changing to Thrive: Using the Stages of Change to Overcome the Top Threats to Your Health and Happiness
by James O. Prochaska Janice M. ProchaskaChanging unhealthy behaviors is easier said than done. Through interactive exercises, backed by countless research studies, Changing to Thrive will help readers progress through the Stages of Change and find the will power to create lasting change that will allow them to thrive.Eat healthy. Exercise. Quit smoking. Cut down on drinking. Reduce stress.Changing unhealthy behaviors is easier said than done. If you’re like most of us, you have already made repeated attempts to change your lifestyle and improve your well-being without lasting success. You may attribute those failures to things like lack of motivation or the “wrong genes.” But it’s more likely that you simply don’t know how to change.In this groundbreaking book, James O. Prochaska, PhD, and Janice M. Prochaska, PhD, guide you through a six-stage process designed to help you assess your readiness to change, then tap the inner resources necessary to thrive physically, emotionally, and socially. Backed by countless research studies, the stages of change model, developed by James Prochaska in collaboration with Carlo DiClemente, PhD, has revolutionized the field of behavior change.Through interactive exercises, Changing to Thrive will help you progress through the stages of change and learn that you have the power within to thrive.
Changing with Aging: Little Stories, Big Lessons
by Don KuhlDon Kuhl, founder of The Change Companies®, shares the 10 big lessons he learned throughout life's little moments.We all have one thing in common. We&’re getting older – and that&’s a good thing. In Changing with Aging, Don Kuhl, founder of The Change Companies, shares 10 big lessons he has learned through a lifetime of love, courage and misadventures. Don Kuhl has brought inspiration and transformation to millions by creating Interactive Journals that help people reflect on where they&’ve been, where they are, and where they wish to go. Now it's Kuhl's turn to share his stories of growing older and the wisdom he has gained along the way. Before he founded The Change Companies, Kuhl managed motel properties, started several sports publications, worked in college and health care administrations, and launched about a dozen corporations. Some of them failed miserably, a few flourished. From his unique perspective, Kuhl touches upon themes of gratitude, taking risks, appreciating the ordinary, and remaining open to all possibilities, giving readers a glimpse of living life to its fullest at every age. During their 30-year history, The Change Companies has served over 10,000 public and private organizations to help over 25 million individuals make wise and healthy life choices through their unique Interactive Journaling products.
Changing Your Story: How To Take Control Of Your Life, Create Change And Achieve Your Goals
by Bill Beswick'Bill offers you an opportunity to grow your mind and think like a champion. I recommend it to you!' Adam Peaty******We all love stories. They make us feel, help us connect, relate to one another, and make sense of our lives. Bill Beswick is a storyteller who has 20 powerful life lessons to share from his work with his clients at the top of their fieldsto help us all overcome our fears, boost our performance and achieve success. Leading sports and performance psychologist, Bill Beswick, sees sport as a story of human connection. When faced with physical challenges, pressure and fatigue, the mind is the athlete and the body is simply the means. With an exclusive foreword written by British gold-medal Olympian Adam Peaty, Changing Your Story explores how the way we think and feel is vital for releasing positive energy and improving our performance. Beswick's 20 lessons will bestow resilience and guide you through the process of harnessing the full power of your physical abilities. This is a book about change. Bill Beswick's advice is guaranteed to equip you with new, more efficient ways to think. Through his powerful storytelling, he will help you let go of a negative mind-set and embrace a much stronger, positive and determined one. Anything is possible when you realise it's never too late to switch direction and change your story.
Chantaje emocional: Cuando Las Personas Utilizan El Miedo, La Obligación Y El Sentimiento De Culpa Para Manipularte (Crecimiento Personal Ser.)
by Susan ForwardEsta obra parte del principio de que todos manipulamos hasta cierto nivel, pero el chantaje emocional es un nivel aún mayor. Quien chantajea se aprovecha de los miedos de la otra persona para hacerla sentir culpable u obligada a cumplir con sus exigencias. El chantaje emocional es una poderosa forma de manipulación por medio de la cual las personas a nuestro alrededor amenazan con castigarnos si no hacemos lo que quieren que hagamos. Los chantajistas emocionales saben cuánto los valoramos, y conocen lo que nos hace vulnerables y nuestros secretos más íntimos. Pueden ser nuestros padres o hermanos, nuestros jefes o compañeros de trabajo, nuestros amigos o amantes. Sin importar cuán importantes seamos para ellos, se valen de todo lo que saben de nosotros para conseguir lo que quieren: que siempre cedamos. En Chantaje emocional, Susan Forward disecciona la anatomía de una relación dañada por la manipulación para proporcionar las herramientas necesarias a quienes son objeto de chantaje para contraatacar. Con su estilo claro y sin rodeos, Susan Forward describe los pasos a seguir por los lectores, ofreciéndoles diversas herramientas -listas, escenarios prácticos y técnicas concretas de comunicación- que fortalecerán las relaciones y romperán el ciclo del chantaje de una vez por todas. "Forward, quien nos dio el gran bestseller Cuando el amor es odio, nos ofrece un curso de autodefensa para cualquiera que se encuentre manipulado a través de la culpa." Library Journal "¡Siéntete aliviado! Susan Forward te ayuda a identificar y a corregir un patrón destructivo y confuso sobre la forma en que nos relacionamos con aquellos que amamos." Susan Jeffers, autora de Aunque tenga miedo, hágalo igual
The CHAOS Cure: Clean Your House and Calm Your Soul in 15 Minutes
by Marla CilleyWith the help of New York Times bestselling author and housekeeping guru Marla Cilley, you'll cure your household CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) by changing your messy home into a soothing sanctuaryAre you suffering from CHAOS, otherwise known as Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome? If your house is a jumble of dirty dishes, piles of paper, and never-ending laundry, you are probably afflicted. But don't give up hope, because now there's an antidote: The CHAOS Cure. In her eagerly anticipated new book, Marla Cilley--aka "The FlyLady" to the hundreds of thousands who visit her website for daily domestic inspiration--reaches into our homes to help make housecleaning more meaningful and life less messy. With a little bit of armchair therapy and plenty of practical, tactical tips--such as "On the Fly!" quick fixes and genius uses for sticky notes--she'll help us get our houses in shipshape order before we can break a sweat. Along the way, the FlyLady teaches us to embrace household maintenance as an act of self-care, and to enjoy the soothing satisfaction of an orderly habitat.Before you know it, you'll be on the fast-track to living CHAOS-free, surrounded by sparkling serenity.
Chaos Magic
by Juan Miguel Dominguez Alejandro SalazarCHAOS MAGIC The art thata everybody uses ye nobody talks about. INDEX 1.- Pop Present. 2.- A little bit of history about Chaos Magic. 3.- The 7 principles of Kibalyon. 4.- Conscience Levels. 5.- Our minds never rest. 6.- Exercise one: Bring attractive people to your life for sexual encounters. 7.- Exercise two: Games of chance. 8.- Exercise 3: Others ways to earn money. 9.- The almost-inverse sigil. 10.- Exercise four: others less-conventional ways to earn money using the quantic method and earning money through chance games. 11.- Exercise five: How to create a business / company and make it successful quickly. 12.- The art of the Mental Transmutation. 13.- A Method to get out of any emotional well with another exercise Pop Present Every day, more millionaires and famous people are discovering their fascination for the hidden sciences. The society (a slave of itself and of others) has no idea of these powerful exercises. To no one, it was ever profitable to give away their brain. This exclusive part of society, the participants of some kind of occultism, utilize psychic engineering´s mechanism to manipulate results, a random event, a person, a soccer game, a sexual encounter, a destiny, all of it to earn money, a lot of money, on any way possible. There are a few people who openly admit it, supposedly because its efficiency lays on the others not finding it out. Besides, it’s not good to go around telling everybody that magic is your favorite hobby. It won’t help you on your resume neither on gatherings with your family and friends. Magic is a subtle power that acquires its maximum worth on its maximum silence.
The Chaos of Cults: The Chaos Of The Cults
by J.K. Van BaalenThe 1952 edition of this popular Christian oriented look at cults, called by the publisher: "a comprehensive study of the most significant cults that challenge orthodox, evangelical Christianity." It includes chapters on such "cults" as Astrology, Spiritualism, Theosophy, Rosicrucianism, Unity Church, Baha'ism, Swedenborgianism, Mormonism, etc.
Chaos Theory: Finding Meaning in the Madness, One Bad Decision at a Time
by Leah McSweeneyThe Real Housewives of New York City star, fashion-industry pioneer, entrepreneur, and mom Leah McSweeney breaks through the chaos of battling addiction, igniting the streetwear world, and disrupting reality television—all while being unapologetically, unrelentingly herself.If there’s one thing Leah McSweeney knows for sure, it’s that life never quite gives you what you expect. Her road to success as an entrepreneur and Real Housewives breakout star has been paved with unexpected chances, soul-crushing challenges, and, for too long, chaos. Now Leah shares her unique philosophy of Chaos Theory and how key moments in our lives can lead us to paths we never imagined. With unparalleled grit, resilience, and a take-no-prisoners attitude, Leah shares her story of finding her way by pushing back against the conventions of society, against the status quo of the fashion industry, and against the limitations of her own self-worth to create a wild, unconventional, and beautiful life. From her years spent partying in the drug-fueled New York City club scene to getting sober, having a baby, and investing the settlement money from an NYPD assault to launch her business--Leah has learned to throw a punch and keep her fists up. In Chaos Theory, her raw, candid storytelling offers inspiration and insight for embracing life’s unexpected turns and finding meaning in the chaos.
Chaos to Calm: 5 Ways Busy Parents Can Break Free from Overwhelm
by Jenna Hermans Carole ChevalierChaos to Calm is a guide for busy parents that will help them streamline the endless tasks they face every day. By creating more time and less stress, they can spend more hours appreciating their family, making sure they have what they need, and giving themselves the space they need to live their lives with intention and joy. Chapters are targeted at Efficiency, Habits, Communication, Community, and Self-Care, and include how-tos and simple small tasks anyone can take to lower the frenetic pace of every day and move forward with practical well-thought-out plans that prove everything can get done without losing your cool. Using examples from a variety of parents as well as her own life, author Jenna Hermans (businesswoman and mother of four!) shows us that calm can be achieved and maintained and that anyone can take control of their busy lives and embrace what really matters.
Chaotic Happiness: The Psychology of Finding Yourself in a World That's Lost
by T.J. HoeghFinding happiness in the chaos is one of the hardest things you can do. It&’s also one of the most important. Covid, financial insecurity, political division, social unrest, gun violence, climate fears--they've created a chaotic reality that we will be dealing with for years to come. Even long after some of these challenges start to lose their headlines and prime-time news slots, they will continue to occupy space in our minds, keeping us anxious, depressed, and angry, and ultimately keeping us from becoming our happiest selves. But maybe it doesn't have to be that way. Chaotic Happiness challenges the notion that happiness belongs only to those who can escape these tragedies. &“Chaotic Happiness&” is the idea that happiness comes from being able to confront the chaos, not run from it. This book serves as a guide for anyone who&’s willing to wage their battle to fight for happiness. In it, licensed therapist and mental health TikToker T.J. Hoegh outlines the Three Rules for Chaotic Happiness: - Find Yourself- Find Your People- Find Your Purpose Through a combination of self-help advice and exercises, you'll embark on your own journey to discovering &“Chaotic Happiness&” for yourself and develop skills that will help you hold onto it. You'll learn how to explore your own psyche, improve the quality of your relationships, and understand the impact of the outside world. By working through this evidence-based collection of interventions you&’ll have all the tools you need to combat the chaotic world and arrive at your happiest self.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
by Stephen EliasReduce your debts, save your property -- and start over! If you're considering bankruptcy, your resources are undoubtedly already stretched thin. Use the plain-English information and instructions in Nolo's Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to help you use your income to repay your debts over time and keep valuable property from going to your creditors. And now you can avoid attorney fees and do it yourself -- let Nolo's Chapter 13 Bankruptcy show you how to: - determine whether you qualify for Chapter 13 - stop a house foreclosure - estimate monthly payments - devise an acceptable repayment plan - complete and file forms - make up missed mortgage payments - pay off other debts - represent yourself before a bankruptcy judge or trustee This edition includes recent court decisions interpreting federal bankruptcy law, the latest changes to official forms and dollar amounts, as well as the latest bankruptcy exemption laws of your state. Plus, you can start your bankruptcy filing right away with up-to-date legal documents and all the instructions you need to fill them out. Whether you work with a lawyer or file on your own, you'll find everything you need to take charge of your debts in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Please note: This book does not cover business bankruptcies, farm reorganizations, or Chapter 7 personal bankruptcy. For Chapter 7 bankruptcy, see Nolo's How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. If you own your own business and are considering Chapter 7 bankruptcy, see Nolo's Bankruptcy for Small Business Owners.
Character: Life Lessons in Courage, Integrity, and Leadership
by Robert L. DilenschneiderFrom leadership expert Robert L. Dilenschneider, author of Decisions and Nailing It, a business inspirational title addressing the need for character as a vital dimension in public and private life, based on thirty-one iconic historical figures who embodied such qualities of character.Nelson Mandela * Eleanor Roosevelt * Susan B. Anthony * Stephen Hawking * Lou Gehrig * Winston Churchill * Margaret Chase Smith Whether in politics, science, religion or a myriad of other fields, national unity seems in jeopardy. What&’s missing? What trait did the men and women throughout history have that drove society to be the best that it could be? Resilience, courage, honesty, integrity, and allegiance. In a word, character. In these 31 inspiring portraits, venerable advisor Robert L. Dilenschneider explores not only the achievements of the leaders and groundbreakers who shaped our age, but their lessons in life and in business that can provide a blueprint for our future.Mother Theresa * Arthur Ashe * Daniel Patrick Moynihan * Margaret Thatcher * Bill Russell * John McCain * Jimmy Stewart In what ways did character manifest itself in Nelson Mandela who triumphed over the direst adversities? In Florence Nightingale and Edith Cavell who transformed the nursing profession during war and in great peril to themselves? It was tenacity that turned Walt Disney into an iconic entrepreneur. It was loyalty to his fellow soldiers in Vietnam that informed John McCain&’s entire worldview. Character—a vital dimension in public and private life—unifies these and others.Steve Jobs * John Wooden * Florence Nightingale * Edith Cavell * Vaclav Havel * Julia Child * Theodore Hesburgh * Walt Disney From a respected older generation of mentors come invaluable advice and hopeful direction for the young leaders, innovators, and mentors of tomorrow.Colin Powell * Valéry Giscard d&’Estaing * Anwar Sadat * Frederick Banting * Emmeline Pankhurst * Katherine Graham * S. P. Hinduja * Paul Volcker * Dwight D. Eisenhower
Character Building
by Booker T. WashingtonIn Character Building are thirty seven addresses that Booker T. Washington gave before students, faculty, and guests at the Tuskegee Institute. These addresses take the form of timeless advice on a number of subjects, very motivational and uplifting. Washington was constantly, and often bitterly, criticized by his contemporaries for being too conciliatory to whites and not concerned enough about civil rights. It would not be until after his death that the world would find out that he had indeed worked a great deal for civil rights anonymously behind the scenes.
The Character Code: Developing Character to Enhance Your Life
by Taylor HartmanDevelop your character -- and powerfully improve the quality of your lifeIn The Color Code, Taylor Hartman defined the characteristics of the four basic personality types and assigned a color to each. In this exciting sequel, he builds on his groundbreaking research, showing you how to use your color profile as a guide to cultivating a full and balanced character.The essence of character is the ability to enhance not only our own lives, but the lives of others as well. Here, Dr. Hartman gives you the tools you need to unlock your true potential, including engaging case histories, clearly articulated principles, and step-by-step exercises for:Recognizing your innate -- and developed -- strengthsIdentifying your core motivationsCommunicating more effectivelyFocusing your commitmentsDiscovering the importance of character "stretching"Presented with refreshing style and candid professionalism, this revolutionary guide provides tremendous counsel for identifying and embracing an enhanced life.
Character Counts: The Power of Personal Integrity
by Charles H. DyerWhat ever happened to good Christian character and conduct?Character and conduct are inextricably connected. Today&’s headlines highlight society&’s problems, but then the pundits simplistically push the blame off on big business, big government, or some other faceless entity. Yet—with the exception of natural disasters—most problems are caused by people... people who put money, power, or personal gain ahead of the bedrock values of character and integrity. We are all now collectively paying the price for years of selfish excess brought on by these behaviors.This book is about integrity, character, and values. The key qualities needed to live a life of integrity will be explained and illustrated through the stories of men and women in the Bible. Conduct reveals character, and we best understand integrity when we see it lived out in a person&’s life.
Character Counts: The Power of Personal Integrity
by Charles H. DyerWhat ever happened to good Christian character and conduct?Character and conduct are inextricably connected. Today&’s headlines highlight society&’s problems, but then the pundits simplistically push the blame off on big business, big government, or some other faceless entity. Yet—with the exception of natural disasters—most problems are caused by people... people who put money, power, or personal gain ahead of the bedrock values of character and integrity. We are all now collectively paying the price for years of selfish excess brought on by these behaviors.This book is about integrity, character, and values. The key qualities needed to live a life of integrity will be explained and illustrated through the stories of men and women in the Bible. Conduct reveals character, and we best understand integrity when we see it lived out in a person&’s life.
Character Driven: Life, Lessons, and Basketball
by Derek FisherThe Three Time NBA Champion and starting point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers shares his Christian faith and inspirational values for success and happiness.Since his inaugural season with the NBA in 1996, Derek Fisher has had a dramatic impact on the great success of the Lakers. Playing alongside legendary players like Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, and Lamar Odom, Fisher has held his position at point guard, participating in some of the most dramatic post-season games and moments in recent memory.In 2007 Derek Fisher and his wife Candace’s lives were upturned by news that their eleven-month-old daughter, Tatum, had been diagnosed with a degenerative and rare form of eye cancer called retinoblastoma. Although his team, the Utah Jazz, was in the midst of a heated playoff series, Fisher immediately put his family first to be with his daughter at the time of her required emergency surgery and chemotherapy. Nominated the best moment in the 2007 ESPY Awards, Derek was able to make a dramatic late entrance and performance in the fourth quarter of game 2 to help the Jazz to an emotional victory. Following the season, Fisher asked the Jazz to release him of his contract so he could devote his energies to fighting his daughter’s retinoblastoma without knowing if he would ever play basketball again. Fisher officially rejoined the Lakers, resuming his role as point guard, and provided a veteran influence alongside Kobe Bryant to a relatively young Lakers squad. In his compelling new book, Fisher shares the Christian values that have guided him on the court and off. With anecdotes from his personal and professional life, Fisher offers lessons learned along the way. Drawing on the power of faith, he shows how anyone can play for a successful team: whether that team is family, community, or just happens to be one in the NBA.
The Character Edge: Leading and Winning with Integrity
by Michael D. Matthews Robert L. Caslen Jr.The former superintendent at West Point and a psychologist explain why all successful leaders rely on a foundation of strong character. Among the most successful leaders throughout history—from Abe Lincoln to Rosa Parks, Mahatma Gandhi to Susan B. Anthony, Martin Luther King, Jr. to Nelson Mandela—some were brilliant mathematicians and economists, others were creative visionaries, still others were masterful at strategic planning. Their mastery of their field wasn’t the secret to their highly effective leadership. All of their skill, grit, resilience, charisma, and courage emanated from one thing: their strength of character.Character—the moral values and habits of an individual—is in the spotlight now more than perhaps at any other point in modern history. Politicians distort facts. Corporations cheat customers and investors. Athletes are caught using illegal supplements. In addition to harming our culture at large, these failures of character have a profound and undermining impact on leadership.The authors of this book are experts on the value of character, its correlation with successful leadership, and how to build it in individuals and prospective leaders. General Robert L. Caslen, Jr. served the US Army for over 43 years and served as Superintendent at the US Military Academy at West Point. Psychologist Dr. Michael D. Matthews is a Professor of Engineering Psychology at West Point who has focused on the psychology of character for years. Together they witnessed firsthand that raw talent is not enough to stand on its own; successful leadership relies on the critical foundation of a strong character.In The Character Edge they leverage their perspectives to offer an empowering, story-driven argument—backed by the latest scientific research—that character is vital to success. They give readers the tools to build and sustain character in themselves and their organizations by testing readers' strengths of the gut, head and heart and teaching how to build trust and nurture the seeds of character.
Character is Destiny: The Value of Personal Ethics in Everyday Life
by Russell W. GoughAn inescapable truth lies at the heart of this simple yet profound book: The quality of our lives is not determined by the happenstance of genetics or by the influence of environment; it is not measured in material possessions or in the trappings of youth; it is not dependent on personality or social acclaim. On the contrary, the intrinsic value of the lives we lead reflects the strength of a single trait: our personal character. This book is a sort of self-help guide for the soul and shows how we can lead richer lives simply by being better people. Russell W. Gough, a nationally prominent writer and speaker, describes the steps to personal growth–from examining our lives to taking responsibility for our actions, from discarding selfishness to embracing the greater good, from becoming a better role model for our loved ones to finding the courage to do the right thing naturally and consistently. By cultivating the habits of virtue, we will strengthen not only ourselves but, more important, our families and our world. This book shows how to overcome the most formidable obstacle to an ethical life: ourselves. Each and every day we are faced with scores of choices that, in subtle yet discernible ways, can either enrich or impoverish our personal character. The choices we make, and the manner in which we make them, illuminate the paths our lives will take. Character is Destiny can be our compass.
Character Is Destiny: Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember
by John Mccain Mark SalterIn Character is Destiny, McCain tells the stories of celebrated historical figures and lesser-known heroes whose values exemplify the best of the human spirit. He illustrates these qualities with moving stories of triumph against the odds, righteousness in the face of iniquity, hope in adversity, and sacrifices for a cause greater than self-interest. The tributes he pays here to men and women who have lived truthfully will stir the hearts of young and old alike, and help prepare us for the hard work of choosing our destiny.From the Hardcover edition.
Character Matters: And Other Life Lessons from George H. W. Bush
by Jean BeckerFormer Chief of Staff to President George H.W. Bush and New York Times bestselling author of The Man I Knew, Jean Becker shares touching and pivotal life lessons from a leader that left a mark on people's hearts and souls. As America heads into what promises to be a tumultuous 2024 presidential election year, Character Matters will be a good reminder of the importance of character when defining true leadership. Colleagues, friends, and family will share their often very personal stories of what they learned from watching and listening to President Bush, including former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice; Secretary of State James A. Baker; stand-up comedian Dana Carvey; "Queen of Country" star Reba McEntire; American columnist for The New York Times Maureen Dowd; American novelist Brad Meltzer; presidential biographer Jon Meacham; former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom John Major; former Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney; Secretary of Defense Robert Gates; the Oak Ridge Boys and best-selling author Christopher Buckley; and of course his grandchildren. Character Matters will illustrate how George Bush never stopped showing us the way to lead by example.
The Character of a Man
by Bruce MarchianoWhile many books have emphasized Jesus as the Son of God, few have considered his identity as the Son of Man. In this eye-opening book, Bruce Marchiano explores the humanity of Christ and the Jesus-qualities that we can emulate today. As an actor who took on the role of Jesus for the acclaimed film Matthew, he encountered Jesus, the man, in a life-changing way and in this book shares his discoveries. Employing a friendly, conversational style, he explores a biblical view of manhood as evidenced by such characteristics as humility, passion, honor, selflessness, gentleness, and submission.