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  Speed Limits - Where Time Went...

  Mark C. Taylor

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  Drawing together developments in religion, philosophy, art, technology, fashion, and finance, Mark C. Taylor presents an original and rich account of a great paradox of our times: how the very forces and technologies that were supposed to free us by saving time and labor now trap us in a race we can never win. The faster we go, the less time we have, and the more we try to catch up, the farther behind we fall. Connecting our speed-obsession with today's global capitalism, Taylor composes a grand narrative showing how commitments to economic growth and extreme competition, combined with accelerating technological innovation, have brought us close to disaster. Psychologically, environmentally, economically, and culturally, speed is taking a profound toll on our lives.

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  I Sold My House in a Raffle - A...

  Diane Giraudo McDermott

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  If you’re a home seller wishing to skip the conventional process of listing your home and waiting for a qualified buyer, and you’ve always wanted to be “rich enough” to help your favorite charity in a big way, your time has come. I Sold My House in a Raffle explains the entire process for homeowners, realtors, and also for the nonprofit director who is open to an innovative fundraising alternative that can provide a sizeable chunk of cash to support the charity. Diane Giraudo McDermott, an advocate of animal rights, couldn’t match the incentives building developers were offering home buyers, and buyers interested in her property couldn’t qualify for a loan; so she used her marketing background and partnered with a “no-kill” animal shelter and successfully sold her house in a raffle. Inside, you’ll learn how to utilize the best marketing techniques, create a winning raffle formula, complete the required paperwork, connect with the right charity, and reduce your risk. Take charge of your real estate future--save thousands of dollars, save time waiting for that qualified buyer, and get your full asking price!  This is a method whose time has come, and it can work for you too.

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  If You Want Something Done -...

  Nikki R. Haley

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  This program is read by the author.From the New York Times bestselling author of WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, Nikki Haley's sharply intimate and inspirational book celebrates the world's most iconic women leaders.“If you want something said, ask a man. If you want something done, ask a woman.” —Margaret ThatcherIn the spirit of Thatcher’s quote, Ambassador Nikki R. Haley offers inspiring examples of women who worked against obstacles and opposition to get things done—including Haley herself. As a brown girl growing up in Bamberg, South Carolina, no one would have predicted she would become the first minority female governor in America, the first female and the first minority governor in South Carolina, or the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Her journey wasn’t an easy one. She faced many people who thought she didn’t belong—and who told her so. She was too brown. Too female. Too young. Too conservative. Too principled. Too idealistic. As far as Nikki was concerned, those were not reasons to hold her back. Those were all reasons to forge ahead. She drew inspiration from other trailblazing women throughout history who summoned the courage to be different and lead. This personal and compelling book celebrates 10 remarkable women who dared to be bold, from household names like Margaret Thatcher and Israel’s former prime minister Golda Meir, to Jeane Kirkpatrick, the first female U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, to lesser-known leaders like human rights activist Cindy Warmbier, education advocate Virginia Walden Ford, civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin, and more. Woven with stories from Haley’s own childhood and political career, If You Want Something Done will inspire the next generation of leaders.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

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  War Forged Leadership

  Tom Williams

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  War Forged Leadership: Being The Leader Everyone Wants To FollowA game-changer in the realm of leadership guides. Experience the paradigm shift in leadership ideologies!Transforming Leaders, Empowering TeamsNo matter your leadership challenges, War Forged Leadership provides a powerful blueprint for becoming a more effective leader. Tom Williams, an authority figure on leadership, unearths real-world strategies that can help you hone your leadership skills, develop empathy, and lead with confidence and impact.If you're struggling with ineffective leadership, the problem isn’t you. The problem is inadequate leadership training that often overlooks the human side of leadership. Such training results in low team morale, reduced productivity, and dissatisfaction in the workplace.You aren’t bound to be the leader you are today. Change is possible with the right guidance. Here, you'll gain invaluable insights that can iteratively shape you into a leader admired by your team and peers.Williams is renowned for his ability to simplify complex leadership concepts into practical strategies that are easily understood and applied by professionals across industries.In this transformative book, he leverages his extensive leadership experiences and research-backed ideas to create a comprehensive leadership guide that effectively bridges the gap between theory and practice.Learn how to:Lead with empathy and effectivenessBoost team morale and productivityIncorporate vision into actionable strategiesHandle leadership challenges with intellect and resilienceAnd much moreWar Forged Leadership will revolutionize how you view and exercise leadership, equipping you with strategies and insights you need to become a more effective and empathetic leader – whether you are a CEO hoping to boost morale, a team leader eager to inspire, or simply a professional seeking to better understand and practice empathetic leadership.

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  The Long-Distance Teammate -...

  Kevin Eikenberry, Wayne Turmel

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  What does it mean to “go to work” when you don't actually leave the house? This is the ultimate guide for remote workers who want to stay engaged as team members, maintain robust work relationships, and keep an eye on their long-term career goals.  
   
  Even before the coronavirus hit, remote work was growing at nearly 30 percent per year, and now it's just a fact of life. There are many millions of people who once worked at a central location every day who now find themselves facing an entirely new way of working. Written by the founders of the Remote Leadership Institute, this book is the most authoritative single resource for helping remote workers get work done effectively, build relationships that are both productive and satisfying, and maintain a career trajectory when they are not in constant close contact with their leader, coworkers, or the organization in general. 
   
  The Long-Distance Teammate tackles three important issues: navigating the personal and interpersonal, growing the skills to be productive, and communicating effectively—all from a distance. In short, there is a big difference between working at home and being an effective member of a team. This practical guide describes that difference and allows you to be a great remote teammate.

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  The Decisive Manager - Get...

  Barbara Mitchell, Cornelia Gamlem

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  The Decisive Manager is an ideal resource for anyone, at any level, who manages people and the problems that arise. It’s an essential read for working out issues between coworkers, addressing problem areas, and getting everyone on track to succeed. People issues. They seemingly arise out of nowhere and just don’t go away. It’s critical that managers handle them right.   As a manager, you need to know so many things about managing people, but you don’t even know what to ask! The Decisive Manager can help. With examples of typical situations that managers encounter and advice on how to handle them, it’s an easy-to-use guide for people managers and has information on hiring to firing, and everything in between.  Finding and Hiring the Best Talent: recruiting, interviewing, job posting, job offers, onboarding, and more.  Creating a Positive Employee Experience: employee engagement, retention, and employee motivation.  Paying and Rewarding Employees: compensation transparency, employee wellness and mental health, and rewards and recognition.  Helping Employees Grow and Develop: creating a learning culture, strategies for doing so, and the manager’s role in employee development.  Understanding Policies and Practices: the role of policies, applying them to specific situations, harassment and office romance.  Ensuring Graceful Endings: layoffs, terminations for cause, exit interviews and more.   The important issues surrounding remote and hybrid work are also addressed, including how to best support your staff, onboarding from afar, and keeping accountability yet flexibility for all. Concerned about navigating the changing workplace and avoiding legal pitfalls? There are questions and essential answers about these issues, too. Managing people correctly is critical to every manager’s success. The Decisive Manager will help with those unexpected challenges that arise too often. This is an essential read for all who lead."Practical. Relevant. Easy to grasp.  I wish I had THIS book when I became a manager." —Mack Munro, Founder & CEO, Boss Builders  

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