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Healthcare alone cannot finance and deliver better health outcomes.Transforming healthcare delivery requires an entire community.With Pathways to Population Health, pediatrician and population healthconsultant Nathan Fleming shares how communities can unite behind a commongoal of improving healthcare for all.Do the financial incentives in healthcare align with population health priorities?What barriers are preventing progress on population health initiatives? Dr. Fleminganswers these questions and explains how this challenge requires collaborationbetween local government, public health, healthcare systems, nonprofits, andsocial service agencies. By reforming population health infrastructure andfinancing, you can:.improve health outcomes;.benefit working families through better-designed programs;.be smart about gathering resources;.capture community members' attention while aligning efforts; and.create measurable, effective collaborations for all.

Success is what you make of it. Life is about preparing for challenges and adjusting to them along the way. As our priorities change, our views broaden and our dreams shift. Retirement planning is no different. In Building Wealth, Protecting Dreams, financial consultant Thomas A. Kalejta shares tools and techniques you can employ to safeguard your family as you grow your investments for the future. You'll learn how to: ¿ set financial goals and priorities ¿ manage risk appropriately ¿ leverage tax laws to your advantage ¿ use credit wisely ¿ maximize your investments ¿ and much more Whether your retirement dream is on a beach, volunteering for a charity, or continuing to work at what you enjoy, it can be well within reach. After a life of hard work, you've earned it and deserve as much.

For twenty years The Fish! Philosophy has transformed businesses, schools, and individuals worldwide. Its simple, powerful practices help people find new passion and purpose in their work and lives. Thousands of organisations, such a Southwest Airlines, Ford, and Nabisco use The Fish! Philosophy to build cultures that nourish the human spirit--improving teamwork, trust, service, and retention. The book FISH! has sold over five million copies and is translated in over thirty languages. Learn how you can transform your organisation through the story of Blue Care.

Do you have a finish line in your life? A goal that you want to achieve--a dream that you want to live--but you know the road to get there will be long and hard? There are obstacles in your way and you fear that you might fail, and failure intimidates us all, but you still dream of that moment--your finish line moment. How do you get there? FINISH LINE VISION(R) is the motivation that comes from visualizing your success, imagining yourself experiencing that moment. Jay Hewitt will take you on a journey, telling you his remarkable story of overcoming type 1 diabetes to qualify and race on the US national triathlon team, balancing grueling physical training with work as an attorney, diabetes, and life as a husband and father. He provides research on the neuropsychology of achievement with examples of high achievers in history. You will learn lessons on: -setting and reaching goals -overcoming obstacles and doubt -achieving work-life balance -fitness and diet for a healthy lifestyle -handling change and failure Many people have already been inspired by Jay Hewitt's powerful message on stage. If you apply these principles, learn from these successes and failures, work hard, and persevere . . . you will reach your finish line.

The Best Leaders Aren't People Instead, innovative and emerging research shows that a compelling and other-centered authentic purpose-The Invisible Leader-may be the most powerful influencer of our behaviors, attitudes, and motivation in organizations, work, school, and life. Yet despite the increasing evidence of purpose's power, many of the organizations, systems, and institutions which dominate human life aren't built to elicit and leverage the fundamental human search for purpose and meaning. In this must-read book for anyone who considers themselves a leader, international speaker, trainer, and organizational performance scholar Zach Mercurio shows business leaders, educators, students, athletes, and parents how to AWAKEN, CLARIFY, and DELIVER their reason for existence-their authentic purpose. Personal, researched, and even mind-shifting, the tools in the The Invisible Leader will help you lead with authentic purpose and build a life and organization that matters

How To Prepare For Your Retirement You're approaching the next stage of your life: retirement. Although there is no crystal ball that can predict the future, you can begin plotting your course to a fi nancially secure retirement. In Road Rules for Retirement, Mark shares the many challenges you will face getting to and through retirement. He reveals the many risks you must know about and account for to make sure you never outlive your money. Some of the many topics he covers in this book are: -why creating a Wealth Strategy is the best approach to prepare for retirement -the importance of diversifying your investments and how the wrong investment strategy can drain your savings in just a few years -when to start collecting your Social Security benefi ts -the risks of not having a complete long-term care plan and estate plan -and much more!

TURN BAD LUCK INTO GOOD FORTUNE Any business owner knows that plans rarely move forward as designed. Priorities shift, opportunities emerge, and obstacles bar the path to progress. Successful leaders take these changes in stride, tackling problems head-on and striking off in a new direction to pilot their companies to new heights. With The Adventure Begins When the Plan Falls Apart, seasoned CEO and consultant Jim Baker offers the same guidance he's provided to multiple business owners through his consulting and advisory firm. He shares personal anecdotes from decades of work and provides tips you can use today in your own business. You'll learn to: ¿handle the untimely departure of a business owner ¿work with (or part with) a troublesome partner or employee ¿assess and improve the value of your company ¿discover the "why" behind the business ¿build a culture of engagement ¿prepare a successful exit strategy No business is perfect. Difficulties will inevitably arise from time to time. Your job as a business owner is not to simply steer the ship and avoid these obstacles-your job is to prepare for these challenges and turn them into opportunities. The result? Increased company value, a stable business plan, and a happier and more engaged workforce.

GIVE YOUR BUSINESS A BREAK Dealing with the IRS, being hit with unfair penalties, and trying to prevent an audit can be...taxing. That is, if you're doing all that without the right help. Patrick LeClaire is able to you help you and your business beat the tax guy-- because he is the tax guy. In his book Taxation with Representation: Advice from a Tax Resolution Specialist, Patrick LeClaire--certified tax resolution specialist and enrolled agent with the IRS--breaks down the taxation process from the inside out so you know just what to be aware of and how to protect your business--and yourself--from it. Taxes are unavoidable, but the troubles that come with them are not. Presented in this book are three complementary sections that deal with the IRS and tax issues: -Part I: Getting Informed and Prepared -Part II: Responding to 'Issues' -Part III Getting Help The IRS can be scary, but after decades of experience, Patrick knows how to make the IRS your ally in resolving tax disputes. The advice and expertise within these pages are must-have resources for a small, midsize, or independent business owner who wants to maximize his or her profits--and minimize stress and hassle. With his book, Patrick LeClaire is offering you the best return on investment you'll ever see.

What are the legal risks of my activities? Is liability insurance enough? How do I stay out of court? What laws are unique to me as a Georgian? These are likely all questions that have crossed your mind--detailed questions that delve into a legal system that may seem daunting to an unfamiliar eye. But there's good news: You can protect your assets. You can stay out of court. You can learn the suggestions and techniques for you as a Georgian. Here's how: In Asset-Protection Planning for Business Owners, Real Estate Operators, Professionals, and Investors in Georgia, Harold Hudson provides general information to you--a Georgia business owner or resident--on how to structure your affairs to help protect your assets by covering: -Georgia Comprehensive Asset Protection Planning; -how to avoid fraudulent transfers; -the importance of choosing a lawyer who understands specific laws in Georgia; -how certain contract provisions can keep you out of court and minimize your liability to others; -the decision to reduce or eliminate liability and/or malpractice insurance; -and more . . . Don't let lack of planning and preparedness prevent your future success. Protect your assets, understand the rules you operate under, and take action!

NAILING YOUR NEXT BIG OPPORTUNITY GET RECOGNIZED WITH JOB-LANDING TACTICS FROM A PROVEN EXECUTIVE RECRUITER You're looking for that next big career change. Ideally-a leap into a much better or bigger role than the one you have now. However, as an established mid-to-senior-level executive, that change likely is not very fluid. Maybe you have already spent a few grand having your resume crafted and perfected and now you feel ready, indestructible, for any positions you may interview for. This is not enough; you need to instill 100 percent without-a-doubt confidence in a hiring manager that you are the only candidate right for the job. In The Executive Leap, Mike Sudermann is providing his insider view of the executive search, having worked with thousands of professionals in his ten-plus years of experience. Honing in on what hiring managers look for on resumes, the importance of social media and LinkedIn profiles, and then preparing executives to strategically position themselves to land their next top job is Mike's specialty-and one he's sharing within these pages by revealing how to do the following: ¿ Resume killers and maximizing your resume review. Hiring managers glance at resumes for about six seconds. Get sixty seconds. ¿ Land your next job without settling for the national average increase in compensation. ¿ Position yourself as the number-one must-hire-land faster and with a great role.

In our changing consumer landscape, it's not enough to produce an outstanding product or service. To grow valuable relationships with customers, organisations must successfully bridge the gap between data and customer experience. This accessible book contains exhilarating practical examples and takes a refreshing look at how small and large businesses can harness the power of data and gain deep insights into customer needs by making a real connection, even at the kitchen table. The tools included are the key to change your organisation's culture to focus on both human relationships and analytics and grow a healthier financial bottom line. Learn how to: ¿find customers willing to build a long-term relationship ¿invest in loyal customers without going bankrupt ¿understand the impact of pricing ¿explore the power of big data with common sense ¿discover deeper customer needs

ENGAGEMENT, PERSONALIZATION, INTEGRATION AND CHOICE. These four Priorities are core themes for any Future-of-Work transformation. Embrace them as you take the next steps to achieve a future-proofed, talent-focused, and progressive working environment. PROGRESS is at the heart of the American Dream and the significant ongoing workforce and workplace changes. Technological advances are enabling new ways of working that are long overdue-responding to decades of societal evolution and new understanding about what actually engages workers and increases productivity. Sophie Wade is an authority on the Future of Work, and in Embracing Progress she shares her expertise and insights to explain the current and project work environment. She outlines how you can take the new steps to transform your company successfully, applying first principles to develop your unique plan for progress. You will learn about the four Priorities and six Pillars to focus on and evolve and how to achieve as smooth a transition as possible. Embracing Progress will give you the tools you need to develop and execute a viable strategic plan to tackle ongoing workplace changes, allowing your company to flourish in the years ahead.

UNLOCK YOUR ORGANIZATION'S POTENTIAL AND IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY "I hate my boss." Most employees have said or felt something like this at some point in their working lives. Many have resigned as a result, costing their employers untold amounts of money. With The 10 Keys of Effective Supervision, Rick Pierce and Jim Rowell hope to reverse that trend. The authors examine the following 10 Keys chapter by chapter: Supporting Growth Uniting Your Team Praising Others Expecting Excellence Requiring Accountability Valuing What You Believe Instilling Independence Sharing Continuously Optimizing Ownership Realigning Your Efforts The bottom line is productivity. Organizations exist to get things done. The objective is growth. If organizations are to thrive, they need the right kind of employees and the right kind of supervisors to lead them. About Rising Sun Consultants: Rising Sun Consultants is a management-consulting firm based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which uses a holistic approach to servant leadership. Using a unique questioning style, Rising Sun Consultants helps clients improve productivity by focusing on the growth and development of their people. "It is our goal to serve organizations in creating, developing, and maintaining a culture which inspires and motivates people to reach new horizons-both personally and professionally." www.risingsunconsultants.com

Harness Your Stress Into A Productive Strength! Do you struggle with stress? Let's be honest, that's most of us. Maybe you've even read articles on how to relieve your stress. But in STRESS TEFLON, Luke Mathers and Mick Zeljko explain that eliminating your stress is not the answer. Instead, you can utilise stress to get more out of life, becoming a better version of yourself. STRESS TEFLON will help you see stress in a whole new way. You will learn: - the evolutionary origins of stress - how to achieve eudemonia, the Greek concept of "objective flourishing" - the difference between your Old and New Brains - the science behind stress and behaviour - how to turn stress on its head for your advantage - the three foundations to becoming STRESS TEFLON Luke and Mick's compelling explanation of stress and its benefits will help you understand how we tick and use that understanding to improve your productivity, your relationships, and your outlook on life's challenges. By developing self-awareness and contributing to your tribe, you can obtain the pride and confidence necessary to achieve almost anything. If you had the belief that you could handle any situation, what would you have to be stressed about?

We all have patterns of thinking. Unfortunately for many of us, our patterns were established years ago, and they are becoming less and less suited to this volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world we're now facing. In Outsmarting V.U.C.A., Don Gilman shows you how to establish new patterns of thinking that have been created specifically to address this rapidly evolving VUCA world. You'll learn to: ¿recognize your own blind spots in your thinking patterns ¿make better decisions by using a structured approach focused on purposefully changing your thinking patterns ¿engage your entire team and leverage diversity where there is no homogenity ¿identify the most common reasoning errors in yourself and others, allowing you to have unparalleled insight into any situation

If you're like many people, you've struggled to sustain a healthy diet or fitness regimen. Achieving and maintaining a healthy body and mind is not easy-it takes determination and hard work. But you are worth the effort! Follow along as weight loss and fitness experts Justin and Janell Yule reveal the proven strategies they've used with thousands of clients. They will educate, motivate, and inspire you to become the BEST version of YOU! Divided into four parts focused on mind-set, nutrition, training, and lifestyle, The Transformation Book includes valuable information and tools anyone can employ. Living a healthy lifestyle is truly about the journey... It's not about achieving a perfect body, but rather about making a transformation to be happier, healthier, and more fit.

The Great Race: Getting On Track to Your Financial dreams You've finally done it--you're an accomplished business owner. Where do you go from here? Believe it or not, you've only begun the ultimate race of reaching your financial dreams . . . But not to worry, this challenge can be taken on, and successfully--with the right plan. As a business owner, you can and must protect and grow your wealth by improving the strategies of various insurance and annuity products you utilize in your financial plan--and within these pages, financial coach Marc Bérubé is revealing new concepts and insurance strategies to set you on the right path. Continue your race--run your business--and rest assured that your financial strategy is working for you.

Do you believe negotiating is one of the most important skills for greater success in business and life and that you could be better at it? Do you let your ego, anger, fear, insecurity, or other emotions get in the way of achieving your negotiating objectives? Is it important to you to stay true to yourself in tough negotiating situations? Are you willing to do the deep inner work necessary to achieve true negotiating success? If so, dig beneath the surface, stop looking for the quick tip or best tactic, do the required hard work, and follow the roadmap Corey Kupfer provides in Authentic Negotiating. This book will lead you to authentic success in negotiating, in business, and in life.

Jumping all in to a new career. It's a dream likely far removed from where you're at today. We're talking about a bold move--a move other people may think you aren't qualified for or capable of. But it can be done. In Career 180s, Mike Harris proves it with the inspiring stories of ten brave individuals who dove headfirst into their new careers--careers they chose and pursued with vigor. Yes, they had doubts, and yes, they had to learn new things--but they charged ahead anyway. Do you have what it takes to do a Career 180? Regardless of how you answer, one thing is for sure: after reading the stories in this book, you'll be more prepared, more inspired, and more ready to pursue your passion than ever before. Who knows . . . this book may be what it takes for you to start pursuing that new career!

Holding your breath won't help, and neither will stepping on a tack in your shoe. If you ever find yourself across the table from Raymond Boyd and his polygraph, he'll know whether you're honest or not. In God Bless Crime; It's Been Good to Me, follow Ray's story from nightclub emcee to president of his own company and everything in between. Full of Boyd's signature screwball humor, you'll discover where one Tennessee sheriff finds his liquor, why Boyd has stamps that proclaim, "Go shit in your hat," and how he and others have tricked many a dimwitted criminal. With a life full of stories spanning the range of human emotion, each one will leave you eager to see what case he cracks next.

STRENGTH. COURAGE. TRUTH. We live busy and distracted lives. We struggle to maintain our strength and identity in the midst of constant challenge and rapid change. Because life often feels more like a fight than the gift it is, we seek the courage to persevere and find fulfillment. In The Caring Warrior, TJ Jones reminds you that your greatest weapon in this fight is CARING. A Caring Warrior chooses to wake up to his or her true self, chooses to lead others by giving, and chooses to inspire organizations and the world by sharing. It takes courage to fight on the battlefields of life: the internal (self), the tribal (our teams), and the cultural (organizations). TJ shares his own personal struggles and triumph over burnout and negativity. He provides you with weapons and tactics. With practical wisdom, he shows you how to be a positive and effective leader of your teams, your organizations, and the people in your life. TJ guides ¿ leaders seeking greater effectiveness and influence; ¿ emerging and new leaders who need direction to build engaged, heroic, and high-performance teams; ¿ organizations committed to inspiring their people to new heights of fulfillment and achievement; ¿ and YOU-a warrior who wants to fight for your greatest potential. Pick up your sword and gather your troops . . . because there is a Caring Warrior in each of us. And, WE NEED YOU.

Shortly after opening its doors in 1993, Slightly North of Broad restaurant became an integral part of its hometown, reflecting at once Charleston's bright spirit, open attitude, and historic character. It is a home, a family, and a heart for thousands that, for more than twenty years, beat to the resounding drum of Chef Frank Lee. This book does not try to speak to every dish churned out of the S.N.O.B. kitchen over the years. Instead, it presents classic recipes-those "sacred cows" that regulars would not allow off the menu- as well as long-running seasonal plates and many of the sauces, side dishes, and dressings that played foundational roles in the restaurant's popular Lunch Express and Dailies menus. But don't expect long explanations and elaborate instructions. It's on you, dear reader, to see these recipes for what they are-a starting point. It's on you to bring them together and to use what's around you-to learn your technique and create balance within the rhythm of your own kitchen. Accept the challenge, embrace the effort, and evolve.

Discover How to Financially Plan For Your Future You probably know you should be planning for retirement, but what do you really know about your 401(k) plan? In Retirement Saving Made Simple: The 401(k), retirement plan consultant Bob Everett sorts through all the jargon and technical details to share the simple things you need to know about your 401(k) plan. With over twenty-five years of experience dealing with 401(k) plans, Bob is a specialist on the subject. In this book, you'll learn how to: - address your financial stress, anxiety, and fear - invest your money - decide how much money to save - stay on track despite the market noise - and much more . . . You deserve to live well, and your retirement is no exception.

Start Safeguarding Your Family's Financial Future Today We all want to protect our families. We work our jobs to put food on the table, to keep a roof over their heads, and to provide for them. With a solid financial plan in place, you can go that extra step to know that your financial and moral legacy will continue to comfort them for generations to come. Inside, financial planner Trey Smith imparts his knowledge and experience to his own family and to yours. In each section, Trey tackles a different stage in life and the strategies you can use to overcome life's biggest challenges: knowledge for couples progressing through life, guidance for those who have lost a loved one, and direction for young adults just beginning their financial journey. Because it's written as guidance for Trey's own wife and children, you can trust that it is heartfelt and honest. No matter your age or role in the family, Money Does Grow on Trees--The Family Tree can help you confidently achieve your goals and face the future together.

A CONDUCTOR'S LEGACY Dr. William Patrick Foster: a man who overcame adversity, a man who worked exceptionally hard, a man who created a legacy. Dr. Foster's ties to Florida A&M University (FAMU) and the world he lived in are forever present because of his commitment to excellence in making the world-renowned FAMU Marching "100" Band a sound to remember. The Man Behind The Baton provides an in-depth look at the life and times of The Maestro, the Law, and the Legend.(TM)

Lead through the Chaos Learn from Tragedy Leadership: How does such a simple concept come to play in the most tragic of situations? How do you know if you have what it takes to lead through unimaginable tragedy? David and Traci Bissonette were faced with the type of devastation that molds character and significant purpose--fueling their passion to help others hone in on leadership skills and learn from what they experienced when Continental Flight 3407 crashed in their town of Clarence, NY. In Flight 3407, David and Traci reveal proven tactics and strategies to help you, the leader, navigate through any situation--from the everyday inconvenience to the unimaginable tragedy. In this recount of leadership paired with tragedy, you will: -Recognize the value of being a strong, yet compassionate leader. -Understand the emotional strain leaders face during and after a crisis. -Learn leadership best practices.

"Demographics determine the direction of your business. Demographic trends can be overwhelming, misleading, confusing, conflicting, and difficult to predict. Not anymore. John Burns and Chris Porter wrote this book to help make demographic trends easier to understand, quantify, and anticipate. Readers of this book will have a huge competitive advantage because they will be making decisions with facts, and they will be better able to adjust their strategies when unanticipated events shift prevailing trends."--book jacket

Master The Art of Public Speaking For Profit Public speaking has been around for centuries, and today, motivational speaking is as popular as ever. And, like a motivational speaker, you can also inspire an audience-to open their wallets and give you money! In Speak to Sell, marketing wizard Dan Kennedy shares his secrets, so, whether you are speaking to promote any local business, to book appointments for a professional practice, or sell info-resources or other products at the back of the room...to an audience of 10 or 10,000...you can incite a stampede of response. When you step on the stage, you must intend to turn each and every audience member into a customer. They shouldn't even have a choice in the matter, and failure is not an option. No matter the audience, Dan shows precisely how to do just that. This book will transform your approach to speaking, and by utilizing the valuable techniques presented within, your authority, celebrity, and most importantly, profits, will skyrocket. Inside, you'll discover how to: ¿ sell one-to-many and multiply your earnings ¿ boost your authority and celebrity ¿ craft memorable and persuasive speeches that get results ¿ control the speaking environment to ensure success ¿ master the "Top Four Success Factors" of prosperous speakers ¿ make big money by speaking-to-sell Learn from serial entrepreneur Dan Kennedy, and turn ordinary speaking engagements into moneymaking machines!