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"A game-changing book that redefines leadership in the modern world." --Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won't Get You There When veteran executive coach, professor, and ultraendurance champion Urs Koenig signed up to be a NATO peacekeeping commander and United Nations peacekeeper in his fifties, he thought he knew a thing or two about leadership. What he discovered was a new way of thinking that replaces the top-down, "heroic" leadership of the past with a more human-centered approach that views humility as a strength and key to achieving goals in today's complex world. The deeply researched Radical Humility framework centers on making five Shifts that will help you elevate your leadership from Heroic (THEN) to Humble (NOW): ' 1. Dig Deep--from blind spots (THEN) to self-awareness (NOW) ' 2. Tough on Results, Tender on People--from heavy-handed (THEN) to high-touch, high standards (NOW) ' 3. Lead Like a Compass--from micromanaging (THEN) to empowerment (NOW) ' 4. Full Transparency--from secrecy (THEN) to open doors (NOW) ' 5. Champion a Fearless Culture--from afraid to speak up (THEN) to fearless (NOW) With a flair for storytelling that has inspired teams at Amazon, Starbucks, Microsoft, and the Society of Human Resource Management, Koenig shares his own compelling leadership journey as well as those of leaders from health care, government, tech, the military, professional sports, and more. Radical Humility is packed with dozens of no-nonsense tools and practical takeaways, making it the ultimate actionable blueprint for a new type of leader for a new type of world.

INSTANT WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERGood leaders maintain steady teams, achieve reasonable growth, and are comfortable in their authority. But great leaders recognize that unparalleled success comes from always seeking to improve. The stakes of leadership are higher than ever, and operating with maximum effectiveness is not only desirable but also imperative. What the world's most influential leaders know is that the secret to achieving that effectiveness is becoming coachable. And in order to do so, one must be ready to engage in the process of betterment, starting with investing in yourself in order to give the most back to your organization, team, and the world. That's where executive coaching comes in. Imbued with decades of experience at the highest echelons of the industry, Becoming Coachable guides readers through the ins and outs of a successful coaching experience. The authors--two veteran coaching experts and the world's #1 executive coach--identify key leadership archetypes and unpack the intricacies of a typical engagement. They demystify the coaching relationship and outline a framework that hinges on the openness integral to reaping the most from such an experience. Most important, however, is the invitation this book contains to propel a leader's impact far beyond themselves. Illuminating the road to wielding leadership powers in a way that lights the path for all, Becoming Coachable is an ultimately revelatory read that will inspire you to take steps toward becoming a better leader, collaborator, and human.

Join Malcolm as he fights for safety and social justice in his community and learns the power of collective change.

Follow siblings Robbie and Saniyah as they relive the outstanding accomplishments of iconic African-Americans, including the university's founder, Booker T. Washington. Take in the spirit and pageantry of Homecoming as the Marching Crimson Pipers entertain and lead more than 30,000 fans in singing the university's signature songs. After the game, witness the Black Greek sororities' and fraternities' comradery as they passionately sing their traditional songs. Then, share the families' pride when they take a generational picture with their Legacy Brick.

A little boy brings his older brother, born with one hand, for show-and-tell. The students ask him all sorts of questions about how he does things with one hand and realize that he can do anything they can do, he just does it differently. Along the way, they notice that we're all different in one way or another, leading to the realization that not only are differences a similarity we all share, but, they are what make us unique - AND AWESOME!

"Will you be a BULLDOG, baby? Proudly wear the white and maroon? Hail State, little Bulldog, Mississippi State will see you soon!"

Acie and her mother experience a great loss. Through their faith and love for each other, they find strength. This journey to acceptance is not an easy one, but because of this tragedy Acie and her mother are able to show the true meaning of family.

Much like the first two books in the Middle-Class Millionaire series, Middle-Class Millionaire and Middle-Class Millionaire Women, Middle-Class Millionaire Government Employees offers technical tips to grow and manage wealth.This book is focused on the additional features and benefits that come with being a government employee, specifically tailored for the hundreds of thousands of individuals and families who serve our communities as federal, state, and local government employees. In most cases, these individuals take great satisfaction in knowing that their daily actions at work are making others' lives better. Authors Clark A. Kendall and Carol L. Petrov want to make government employees' lives better by helping them take advantage of the financial opportunities that exist specifically for them that are not available in the private sector.Compared to the first two books in this series, Middle-Class Millionaire Government Employees is less of a "how to do" book and more of a "how to understand, recognize, and use your employer's benefits" to your advantage to meet your long-term financial goals book. Regardless of your level of financial knowledge, this book will help you achieve financial security.

Facing fears. Chasing dreams. Embracing desires. Intense passion and a solid commitment to each other. These are the hallmarks of Tess and Jack's marriage. But decades in, that seemingly firm foundation is stressed when complications from Jack's surgery take the couple back to a place of special memories to restore his health.They plan to regain their intimacy there. Instead, they must confront internal demons and external temptations. Regrets, suppressed desires, and deeply embedded insecurities all threaten to come to the fore when old friends lead Tess and Jack into harm's way--all while Tess is pulled into solving a mystery that has left one dear friend in the hospital and another locked in jail.The couple must put their long-held values to the test and risk losing everything they have, including each other. Jack's photographic eye has always been trained solely on Tess, and Tess has only posed for Jack. But what decisions lurk behind the lens when Jack must determine if he is willing to make sacrifices to secure what he wants most--his wife's happiness? And, as Tess helps Jack recover, can her longing for the perfect marriage coexist with his quest?Every Picture Has a Story to Tell is a journey for answers amid difficult choices, surprising personal discoveries, a few emotional tears, and plenty of humorous predicaments, all against an alluring backdrop of sensuality and chemistry much too hot for any camera.

Sadie Crowe is a young runaway, hoping to make a better future for herself. It doesn't take long for Sadie to discover what it means to truly be on her own. Trying to survive while bartending in the middle of nowhere, she gets swept away by promises of money and an easy life by a mysterious stranger. As the grown-up world takes one dark turn after another, Sadie must find her way through torment into the light at the end of her tunnel.

"This is a beautiful book, rich in humanity, wisdom, and humor. It is going to help a lot of people." --Anne Lamott After years of battling a mysterious illness, Diana Williams chose to end her life. This extraordinary and intimate memoir, written in the months before her death, bravely explores the profound question: How much suffering is enough? For three decades, Williams relentlessly pursued a cure for the symptoms that plagued her: grinding exhaustion, night sweats that drenched the sheets, brain fog that made her forget her own address, and throbbing headaches and chills that left her bedridden for days. Dozens of specialists diagnosed her with everything from multiple sclerosis to Lyme disease to toxic mold exposure and prescribed grueling, expensive, and ultimately, ineffective treatments. Hope vanished with each failed therapy, and her symptoms grew worse. Rather than face a life of increasing pain and disability, and after deep contemplation, Williams chose assisted dying at the Swiss nonprofit, Dignitas. Traveling Solo raises questions millions of people ask, too often in silence: What makes life worth living? How much can one person bear? Most of all, should we afford humans the choice to end their lives on their own terms? More than a chronicle of one woman's battle with illness, this is also a story of a family coming to terms with a heartbreaking decision, as well as an ode to abiding friendship. Published posthumously, Traveling Solo was written to inspire meaningful conversations and compassion for those who choose to die rather than endure continued suffering. It offers a candid portrait of the fragility of life and the preciousness of beauty when one's days are numbered.

Sophie Swanson loves playing basketball with her friends. But when she is paralyzed after surgery, she thinks her game is over. Stuck in a little purple wheelchair, there's no way Sophie could ever play again. That's when a game at the local mall introduces Sophie to wheelchair basketball! Sophie makes some new friends along the way and realizes that the old saying is absolutely true: You can do anything you put your mind to!

Now that her first season of wheelchair basketball is over, Sophie's ready for summer! She's a little nervous as she heads to basketball camp for the first time, but seeing her teammates and getting to play basketball again makes her feel much better. Sophie works hard at camp to learn about new styles of defense and even gets a specialized basketball wheelchair to help her go faster. This will be Sophie's best summer yet!

Divorced and fifty-five, Janet Silver Ghent stood in tears at Jerusalem's Western Wall in the winter of 1998 and pressed a paper between the cracks. "Please, God, find me a match," she wrote. She should have marked it "Rush." As 1999 dawned, she took matters into her own hands and penned a quirky personals ad--"Cute writer seeks leading man for possible lifetime drama"--luring Allen, a singing Silicon Valley engineer, to a tryst in a San Francisco toy store. They tapped out tunes with their toes on a giant mat piano.Under their marriage canopy in 2000, he promised her "a merry chase," and they camped among snorting wildebeests during Tanzania's Great Migration. They climbed the peaks of Machu Picchu, and wherever they traveled, they sang.At their wedding, Janet had vowed never to take Allen "for granite." But when his lab tests uncovered two brutal conditions, she became the rock. For Janet and Allen, when things go awry--abroad or at home--there's always a story, a song, or a book.

Sometimes love gives you a second chance. Sometimes it doesn't. And sometimes it returns in a way you could never imagine.Tyrus Cal, TC to his friends, had no plans to leave his party boy life, but when he met Ginny at an outdoor music festival, he fell. Hard. He brought out his best stories to charm her, and she returned the sentiment with long-buried secrets about her traumatic past.When their budding relationship ends abruptly, TC moves on, assuming he won't get a second chance with the captivating Ginny. But then he does. Just not in the way he expected.Now he's on an otherworldly mission to see her again. But that means overcoming his doubts, his fears, and stopping Ginny from doing the unthinkable.Always Think of Me is an uncommon love story about friendship and do-overs and features a perspective on life that can set us free.

101 Considerations for Prospective, New, and Veteran Foster ParentsThe topics addressed in this book--self-care practices, the unique fear response of foster youth, interventions for foster youth with clinical needs, tips on how to advocate for yourself and foster youth, and more--come from the real-life experiences and practices of David Wermuth, therapist and foster parent.101 Considerations for Foster Parents is an essential read for individuals working with foster youth, be they agency staff, teachers, medical personnel, or community members. Through these key insights and tools, and Wermuth's personal downfalls and triumphs in his foster parent journey, anyone can improve the care and relationship between themself and foster youth.

Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent, and Dave Schultz may have been the heart and soul of the Philadelphia Flyers' iconic Broad Street Bullies teams on the way to two Stanley Cup victories-- but Joe "Thundermouth" Watson was the voice and conscience.From using frozen horse turds as pucks in his native Smithers, British Columbia, through his fourteen-year NHL playing career--including two All-Star selections--to suiting up regularly for the Flyers Alumni Team deep into his seventies, Watson may be the ultimate hockey lifer. With an unmistakable voice that boomed as loud as the hits he laid on opposing forwards, Watson was a fixture of 1970s hockey just as the league was becoming the NHL that we know today--growing from six teams when he joined in 1964 to twenty-one by the time he retired in 1979.Along the way, he roomed with Bobby Orr, became part of one of the first sibling tandems in NHL history, and scored the dramatic shorthanded goal against the powerhouse 1976 Red Army team that--as legendary coach Fred Shero joked--"set Russian hockey back twenty years." In retirement, he couldn't leave the game alone-- cementing his status as a Philly legend by serving as a top advertising executive in the Flyers front office for more than four decades, creating and running a thriving alumni program, and eventually being inducted into the team's Hall of Fame.As much a love letter to the sport of ice hockey as it is a memoir of life on and off the ice, Thundermouth is an old-fashioned sporting autobiography and a riveting snapshot of a time--as Bernie Parent might say--when hockey was hockey.

WHY DO WE STILL SAY "TIME IS MONEY" WHEN TIME IS SO MUCH MORE? Kris Krohn started questioning the way we view time and how to use it, which led him to finding a better way to decide what gets a portion of his time. In this book, Kris shares his formula for answering YES or NO to life's commitments in a way that accelerates your success timeline and allows you to fit more life into the one you're already living. Kris Krohn plans to live a thousand lives within the one he has, and he wants to help others do the same.That's why he's on a mission to inspire people to live a life without regret. And the system he presents in Time Machine will enable people to see the best choice BEFORE they make it by looking at each yes or no question through five lenses: logic, money, joy, energy, and intuition. Like the phoropter optometrists use to help patients achieve 20/20 vision, when you adjust all five lenses correctly, you achieve 20/20 Hindsight Vision before committing your time!The end result? In the same way that you can arbitrage money in investing, Kris has discovered a way to ARBITRAGE TIME and do more with the same bucket of minutes we all have.

For many women, mid-career feels a lot like a merry-go-round. You start off, eager to jump in. You pick the pink pony and hold on tight. Uninhibited, you move to the zebra during the first stop. Look, Mom, no hands! However, at some point over the next twenty-plus years, you look up, and you're still on the same ride, with the same cast of characters, going in circles. You need a bigger playground! Now, Near, Next debunks the myth that putting your head down and working hard is the best way to realize your fullest potential. Energizing self-agency means taking control of your path ahead. Instead of conforming to social norms or other people's expectations, you look forward with intentionality, action, and reflection. It is time to amplify your potential by making room for yourself, bringing forethought to your journey, and developing a road map to your Now, Near, Next.

Afternoons with Miss Betty is a wonderful reflection on my relationship with Miss Betty and the afternoons we've spent together. These are our adventures living our lives intertwined together. This is the story of our days, our times, and our love for each other. Even though time keeps marching on and will continue long after we are gone, this is the time we have been granted. My life is better because Miss Betty is in it, and her life is better because I am in hers. This is our story of how we laughed, cried, had family and friends, and had each other.

WHAT IS THE SIXTH LEVEL?The Sixth Level is a model of leadership that emerges from the experience of successful leaders. Their narratives describe four core differentiators of mutuality, ingenuity, justness, and intrinsic motivation--this is a leadership model for the future. This book is written by a psychologist and performance coach, a sociologist of gender and leadership, a practitioner-scholar of management, and a business executive and owner, along with sixteen successful leaders who share personal accounts and practical strategies of exemplary leadership. You can become a Sixth Level leader. Read the book and join the movement!

Calypso Gresham enters high school, expecting the life of a normal teenager. But when a shocking revelation is brought to light, she is suddenly forced to flee her hometown due to the terrible danger that lingers there. As Calypso battles new struggles and unravels secret truths from her past, she is tested in ways that will forever change her. She encounters a stranger on the street, Nate Thompson, who has more in common with her than meets the eye. As she is faced with these harsh twists and turns, will Calypso put her trust in the right people? This is just the beginning, but betrayal and war are already on the rise. What risks must Calypso take to survive?

The Gratitude Habit is a daily guided journal that will change your life for the better--in only five minutes a day. Gratitude presents itself in many forms: It may be expected or take you by surprise. It can last for a fleeting moment or linger for a duration of time. It may be an internalized reflection or shared with others. It may be given or received. But above all, gratitude is a positive force that has the capacity to brighten minutes, hours, and days. And when practiced intentionally, it has the power to change your outlook on life. In just five minutes a day, bestselling authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton guide you to develop your healthiest habit yet: daily gratitude. This reflective journal encourages you to cultivate a perspective of appreciation, viewing life through a more thankful perspective than ever before.

Ollie and his two best friends, Mellie and Scotty, learn that a local house may be haunted. Legend has it that a young woman named Eleanor had a curse put on her by a spurned suitor. She is confined to the house for eternity. It is said that you can hear Eleanor sobbing from within the house. Ollie, Mellie, and Scotty find the Weeping House and discover that the mystery and curse are, in fact, true. Along their journey, they encounter ghosts and terrifying creatures. They discover a diary, an amulet, and a handkerchief with magical powers, but each only works for one of them. Ollie, Mellie, and Scotty must work together to combine their powers, solve the mystery, and break the curse on Eleanor so that her spirit can be set free.

Charles Sutton, booklover and professor, is intrigued by the old book he is given by the elderly and enigmatic instrument repairer. He likes the old leather-bound book and reads a tale that is completely absorbing. Finishing and closing the cover, he sees the title fade away and a new one gradually emerge. Inside is a new story. How? Magic? Digital trickery? He is pulled anew to open the aged volume. All night and much of the next day, Charles reads story after story, each one as compelling as the last, somehow perfectly suited to his eclectic tastes. It is a wonderful and satisfying repetition of the emergence into the timeless realm of reading. Between stories, though, he feels a growing sense of unease. Charles learns that others want, even need, the book--leading the quiet academic into intrigue, suspense, danger, and unexpected romance. The Last Book traverses the mystery of Charles's book with witty repartee, poetic descriptions of the wonders of music, and reflections on education and creativity. It is ultimately a paean to the enriching, even vital, qualities of language and literature.

How did humans manage to function before dogs were domesticated some 23,000 years ago?That is what Dea, a savvy black poodle, wonders in Walking Alison: A Poodle's Mostly True Story of Helping Her Human Navigate Life, by Alison Rand--a wise and jaunty memoir told entirely from her dog's point of view. During their daily walks, new puppy Dea pulls her human, Alison, by the leash into making connections, handling crippling loss, and coping with the challenges of life. What might have been tragic through Alison's eyes finds wider perspective and resonance through Dea's as she tolerates Alison's pathetic attempts at meditation and online dating, sees her through a second bout of cancer, and finally steers Alison toward appreciating life's daily wonders that are a puppy's birthright. Thanks to Dea's "training," Alison learns to finally trust herself in new and life-affirming ways, realizing that feeling safe is a conscious decision.

Leia, Ohana, and Kai are three siblings who have never ventured off of the island of Maui. When a dormant volcano suddenly awakens and threatens their home, they are gifted a magic map that allows them to explore different countries all around the world. What treasures does the map want them to find? Will they be able to follow its clues in time? Or will the volcano erupt and destroy their island before they return?

Soundtrack: Liner Notes from a Pandemic Mixtape captures the full range of emotions, just like a favorite song. In twenty essays and two bonus tracks written during the heart of the COVID-19 crisis, Alison Cupp Relyea evokes the power of music to inspire, heal, and move us even . . . perhaps especially . . . in our most difficult times. Soundtrack acts as a microphone to amplify the intersection of intimate bonds, surprising nostalgia, and universal meaning that were essential to cope with the defining world event of our era.While the dark early days of an unknown circulating virus are behind us, Cupp Relyea reminds us that the tender exchanges and heightened observation we sought then are, like music, timeless. Whether sharing vulnerable family moments or the lasting influence of pop culture icons such as Sinéad O'Connor, Patti Smith, or Tom Hanks, the author blends lyrical descriptions and poignant storytelling.This insightful memoir reveals how curiosity and connection can lead to a greater understanding of the relationships, environments, and voices that shape us. Like homemade mixtapes curated with love and deep intention back in the day, Cupp Relyea carefully chooses the words and rhythms that will resonate with her intended listener--you.