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"e;A turtle does not seek her shell from fear, hesitation or shame. She simply found a place to rest inside of herself."e;Former high-tech executive Neelam Patel torched her 22-year career to pursue her creative passions. In her poetic debut, Burning It Down: Dancing in the Rubble, Neelam renounces the story of transformation as a glamorized "e;before and after."e; Instead, her raw poetry carries you through subtle layers and complex emotions, uncovering the deeper truth that the light is not at the end of the tunnel but somewhere in the messy middle. Burning it Down offers fresh perspectives on friendship, anger, the South Asian-American experience, sensuality, shame, and dreams. It illuminates how opposing forces, like the feminine and masculine, or gratitude and rage, can coexist. In a world of overthinking, Neelam welcomes you to sink into wherever you are in your own journey and celebrate the rich, messy middle: the uncomfortable, honest feelings that create space for deep love and vulnerability - ultimately un-shaming the shame. Dive into Burning It Down: Dancing in the Rubble and watch old paradigms burn. Neelam's got the fire covered.

When people think of STEM, they rarely think of Black women. Why not? One estimate claims that only 2.9% of STEM graduates are Black women.The Shuri Effect explores the complex reasons why there are so few Black women in STEM, the inspiring ways they have continued to be pioneers, and what we all can do to change the situation. The book delves into gendered and racial attitudes and how they both feed into the lived experiences and statistical realities. The Shuri Effect explores: The need to widen aspirations as well as accessThe obscene gaps created by non-diverse teams and non-inclusive designThe experiences of Black women in the US, UK, and across the African continentThis book is a must-read if you are a Black woman looking to see yourself and your experiences on the page or are interested in race, gender, and pursuing equity based on those identifiers. The representation gap for Black women is a result of broken systems, and we need to understand and change the status quo.

Did you know that only 9 percent of all students who attend entrepreneurship classes intend to be an entrepreneur immediately following graduation? Some may hear that and think something is wrong, not knowing that this is simply a part of the journey. The goal of entrepreneurship education shouldn''t be to push groups of students towards their first start-up business idea or garage-based tech company. It should foster a special skillset that will enable them to excel in whatever field they choose. Birgitte Wraae''s The Entrepreneurial Learning Journey and Back Again: Conversations with Entrepreneurship Educators from around the World is a book by educators, for educators, students and entrepreneurs alike, focusing on what they can do to strengthen that skillset. Through data and interviews with nineteen established entrepreneurial educators based all over the world, you will find diverse points of view as well as tools and tips to help you build your students up. Whether it is incorporating reflections in the classroom, or simply learning and using every student''s name, each and every step in the journey counts.If you are an entrepreneurship educator or are looking to break into the field, Birgitte Wraae''s The Entrepreneurial Learning Journey and Back Again is a must-read.

Poor data quality costs the United States $3.1 trillion dollars every year. Data Driven: Solving the Biggest Problems in Startup Investing explores how new venture capitalists and data scientists can leverage data to invest in startups more efficiently and successfully. Author Amal Bhatnagar aims to teach you how to make better investment decisions by creating your own data-driven organization. You'll hear stories from industry leaders like:David Coats, the Managing Director at Correlation Ventures, who created the world's most complete and accurate database of US-based venture capital financingsWill Bricker, a Principal at the Hustle Fund, who built systems to handle 40 percent of all startup investment opportunities without human intervention Tim Harsch, the Chief Executive Officer of Owler, who created data on 13 million+ companies and the world's second largest business communityJonathan Hsu, Tribe Capital's Co-Founder, who uses data science techniques to handle more than $1.3 billion assets under management. This book is a must-read if you are an aspiring investor who wants to make better startup investment decisions or data scientist who wants to build financial products. Here is the first step on the path to building a data-driven competitive edge and a more successful data-driven leadership.

Crisis doesn''t define leaders. Instead, it''s what they do before challenges and obstacles occur that makes them truly crisis-proof.Author Beth Rashleigh''s Crisis Proof Leadership uncovers what the best leaders do during times of crisis. Too often we think that only the strongest, toughest, most cutthroat leaders thrive in a crisis-filled environment. However, extensive research shows that highly empathetic, focused, values-driven leaders actually keep their teams engaged and thriving more effectively during times of crisis. Embracing the principles in this book will help you build trust with others, demonstrate empathy, communicate more clearly, and help others grow. Crisis happens often. The most effective leaders develop these key skills right now, before the crisis hits.

"Like a compass guiding me back to my center, these narratives simplified the cyclical nature of healing. Their testimonies of non-linear personal development showed how it was natural to have pitfalls that felt like all progress was lost." Broken into two parts, The Energized Self is half memoir and half conversations with trauma survivors. Author Andrea Medina speaks to the power of storytelling, and the catharsis that comes from both listening and being listened to. Hear the stories of: Mike, who turned a life-changing diagnosis into business inspiration Rachell, who took up a new hobby to reclaim her life following tragedyTiffany, who found her life''s purpose through travelingAnd many moreWhether or not you have personally suffered life-altering trauma, The Energized Self will inspire you to face your past, grow in the present, and thrive in your future.

No one includes the terrifying secrets of a make-believe land in a bedtime story.Three years ago, Ali''s younger brother Carter vanished. Ali and her two best friends find themselves trapped in the same place Carter disappeared to. The only problem is that this place is a different world, and no one has any clue how to find Carter. City of Infernus, S.M. Mueller''s debut novel and book one in the Infernus trilogy, is a story of a secret world where nothing is as it seems.The trio soon discovers that this other world is called Infernus; a world older than their own, filled with equal parts mystery and magic. Ali, who knows about Infernus from her Grandmother''s bedtime stories, soon realizes that the faraway land she thought was make-believe is real. Ali soon realizes there''s more than one reason her brother was stolen from her. Every day that she takes to reach him is another day that she risks losing him again. Before Ali can decide if she will learn to embrace the magic of Infernus once and for all, she must figure out how to survive-or her parents will find themselves with two missing children instead of one.

In The Bean Pie: A Remembering of our Family''s Faith, Fortitude, & Forgiveness, Tiffany Green-Abdullah remembers her ancestors and the generations of African American women who overcame the odds and created a brighter future for her family. Opening with her Second Great Aunt Daisy living as an African American girl in 1910 Alabama, we follow her as she migrates out of the South, establishes herself as a business owner, and creates the original Bean Pie, a food that''s become iconic among Black Muslims and is widely celebrated in the United States. However, its history has been unknown until now. Tiffany shares and reflects on the lives of her great aunt, grandmother, and mother before turning inward to share her triumphant story. Despite the years separating them, she finds striking similarities throughout their lives and sheds light on the threads of abuse, addiction, grief, and neglect that have impacted her family for generations. Tiffany shows how faith, fortitude, and her love story have moved her family into the future.Through trials and tribulations, each woman in Tiffany Green-Abdullah''s The Bean Pie is forced to confront their own ideas of gender, race, religion, mental illness, and the healing power of love, revealing how four generations of women turned their pain into power. 

Relationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch is both a social science-based and practical guide to helping you get better at keeping in touch. In Jason Levin''s debut book you will learn about the intersection of connection and reconnection. You''ll hear stories such as:An accomplished attorney who rekindled prior relationships to land her first public sector General Counsel role.An introverted CPA who built authentic relationships, allowing her to develop a real estate practice leading to an executive role within a Fortune 500 financial services company.An investment banker who co-founded a boutique advisory firm, using an authentic relationship-building approach.Relationships to Infinity belongs on the bookshelf of every executive and aspiring executive who wants to take a fresh approach to networking and build lasting professional relationships.

Author Ashraf Nubani challenges you to consider while Islam has often been misunderstood in public discourse, it has a powerful message to offer in the marketplace of ideas. Bridging the Gap: Islam''s Challenge for America is meant to do just what the title suggests: build a bridge between Islam and Western principles that leads to a bigger, much needed discussion.Through use of the tenets of Islam, Nubani wants to reframe Western values in a way that can accentuate and foster human dignity. By having a firm grasp of the core beliefs of Islam, Nubani believes we can have a deeper and more realized appreciation of the United States. In this collection of topics, Bridging the Gap addresses and discusses many issues such as:Understanding the root of violence and addressing it with a fresh mindset.Defining the role of men and women in society.Conflict present in the criminal justice system.In Bridging the Gap, Ashraf Nubani hopes to draw attention to both Islam and western values; showing how they can be used to complement each other.

Looking for a roadmap for building a successful startup? Want to avoid the common mistakes that many first-time founders make? Author Uttara Shekar Khedekar''s The Startup Leap shares everything you need to know! Taking insights from real-founder experiences, this book teaches you how to find structure in the chaotic initial phases to create a thriving and successful startup.No two startups are built the same way, but many of them go through similar journeys. Uttara gives insight into what makes a company successful in each phase of development, making this a go-to guide for aspiring startup founders.You will learn from founders like:Na''ama Moran, whose personal interest in improving the food supply chain led her to build Cheetah, a service that provides next-day delivery of food supplies to small businesses and restaurants.Aditya Sharma, who cofounded The Souled Store, a wildly successful online retail store in India that sells a wide range of official merchandise and unique fashion apparel.Joon Beh, who solved a personal problem he closely related to by creating Hallo, an online platform that helps English learners become fluent through live classes.This book is all you need to make the leap, so get started with The Startup Leap!

On a cold morning in 1950, Young Bok stood on a deserted road with a pouch of paper money warm against his chest, watching his entire family make their way north...back towards their hometown. Would he ever see them again? Was he making the right choice in leaving his family to flee south? Oil Paper Family, Melanie Kim''s debut book, tells the true story of Young Bok, the author''s grandfather. It is the gripping narrative of a farm boy who lived through decades of oppressive rule in North Korea under three different regimes and who, at the age of 21, made a desperate flight south seeking freedom during the Korean War. Oil Paper Family explores the broader history of this turbulent time in Korea''s past through Young Bok''s eyes, shaped by his love for his family and his dreams of becoming a doctor. Melanie Kim''s Oil Paper Family is ultimately a testament to human resilience, to the power of love and family, guilt and survival, sorrow and growth. 

"e;There's always good in the bad. I will always be testing you, pushing you past your self-imposed limits but, above all, I will always be here to support you...Forever yours, The Universe."e;Whether you realize it or not, the universe lays out your perfect plan, the steps you take towards the dreams that are bigger and better for you. Author Madison Kelley realized this truth as she embarked on a journey marked with independence, mystery, love, heartbreak, and clarity. At twenty-five, she has a breadth of lessons to share. In her debut poetry collection, What I Gave You, Kelley uses poetry to follow the ups, downs, and in-betweens of growing up.Brimming with heartfelt detail, vivid memories, and clever lyricism, What I Gave You takes readers on a bumpy ride through the twenty-somethings - first loves, first tastes of freedom, first heartbreaks, and first understandings of your life's purpose. Kelley makes an example of her own experience. From ending long distance relationships to moving to Macau for a new job to finding her purpose as a writer, she assures you that there are twists and turns on this journey, and that's okay.i Most importantly, What I Gave You promises that you'll be okay. i

Leaders must decide and take action when the course isn''t clear, but the stakes are high - sometimes life-threatening.Uncertain crossroads force people to see things differently, to push past their assumptions and habitual ways of thinking, to rewrite their playbook. They ask leaders to see things through new perspectives and come up with unique responses to unique times.In F.O.R.G.E.D.: Six Practices of Great Leaders in Volatile Times, author Douglas Scherer highlights the lessons of presence he has shared with his students for decades. The stories of leadership will encourage and support you in finding a flexible mindset to respond to critical situations.From a board member of a major passenger airline bringing great Wi-Fi to its passengers, to volunteers stepping up to lead their local food pantry when its community''s needs rapidly expand, to a new employee creating a completely new competitive business model that saves their company...If you are ready for the inspiration to get F.O.R.G.E.D. now, then this book belongs on your reading list.----Douglas Scherer draws on his many years of research and organizational experience to set out practices that will help leaders develop the attitudes, values, and approaches that will serve them well as they execute their roles. These are the practices that are learned through experience in challenging times (what Douglas calls "The Forge"), from working creatively and with an open mind to communicating and building communities around the work to bringing compassion and intuition into the leadership style. Douglas presents examples from business, the Military, and the not-for-profit world to help readers see the practices in action. Leaders (current and aspiring) will find good guidance on preparing themselves to assume key roles in any form of entity.- Deirdre Silberstein, President, Silberstein & Associates LLC

Marrying personal stories, interviews, and statistics, Stronger Together is author Stephanie Yuen's candid memoir that shares a personal journey with Alopecia, an autoimmune condition that causes hair to fall out. As the reader, you will dive deep into Yuen's chronicles as well as fellow Alopecian's inspiring stories, where Yuen takes you on a unique voyage of her life events and breaks down the societal stigmas surrounding bald men and women.Stronger Together inspires reflection and fruitful dialogue, pressing into engaging questions like:How does Alopecia affect one's mental and emotional health?Does appearance change the way others view you?Why do societal standards play such a crucial factor in peoples' daily lives? Due to the fact that they are so engraved in our minds that we might not even realize them, how can we negate those types of mindsets?Stronger Together is as an opportunity to engage with the themes of courage and positivity and learn about the importance of never judging a person based on their appearance.

"We need a revolution, and it''s here. It''s time to stop talking about how HR must be a strategic partner and for HR to start being a strategic partner."Business leaders have often viewed HR as a strictly administrative function when it should be viewed as a critical strategic function. Intentional HR: A Revolution in Strategic Thinking explores the intersection of strategic thinking, business leadership, and the human resources function. In this book, you''ll read stories such as:How HR leaders improved their strategic thinking abilities and earned their "seat at the table."How one entrepreneur combined HR strategy and corporate social responsibility initiatives to attract and retain top talent and benefit his community.Why employee centricity is becoming more critical to business success and why it will continue to be as the war for talent intensifies.Intentional HR is for those who want to become better strategic thinkers, HR professionals who want to be valued as strategic business partners, and anyone who wants to look at HR and strategic thinking in a new way.

Of the $1.3 trillion spent on digital transformation in 2018, it was estimated that $900 billion went to waste. Digital products are more than technology, they are about people-your customers. More so, these products solve human problems. Empathy & Arrogance: The Paradox of Digital Products is about how to build strong, lasting relationships with your customers through digital products. The book explores the intersection of business strategies, customer experience, technology, data and mindset. Author Gurmeet Kaur calls out to the digital community to be thoughtful and insightful when building products. Sometimes we think we know it all when, in reality, our assumptions and knowledge may have gaps. Tapping into human elements of empathy and arrogance helps us identify moments of blind arrogance and how to change them to empathetic arrogance. If you are a product builder or digital product enthusiast interested in exploring new mindsets, this innovative book is for you!

Quality Time Left is an exploration of life's third act. It explores the opportunities and pitfalls that drive a healthier, engaging, and connected retirement. Throughout his career, author Curtis Bailey has seen the importance of planning for retirement beyond mere finance. According to Bailey, the most important thing in retirement is to take control of your remaining time; allowing an individual to pursue the things most important to them. Quality Time Left offers strategies to consider while planning for and living in retirement. There may be issues that come up as retirement age approaches but Bailey wants to offer solutions to the things within our control. In this book he addresses:The importance of having a plan.Tips on how to make the most of your retirement.Common pitfalls when approaching retirement age.In Quality Time Left, Curtis Bailey sets out guidelines for those considering retirement. Follow these strategies to make the most out of retirement, not only for yourself, but for the loved ones around you.