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  The Power of Disability - 10...

  Al Etmanski

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  “This book reminds us of what we have in common: the power to create a good life for ourselves and for others, no matter what the world has in store for us.” —Michael J. Fox 
   
  This book reveals that people with disabilities are the invisible force that has shaped history. They have been instrumental in the growth of freedom and birth of democracy. They have produced heavenly music and exquisite works of art. They have unveiled the scientific secrets of the universe. They are among our most popular comedians, poets, and storytellers. And at 1.2 billion, they are also the largest minority group in the world. 
   
  Al Etmanski offers ten lessons we can all learn from people with disabilities, illustrated with short, funny, inspiring, and thought-provoking stories of one hundred individuals from twenty countries. Some are familiar, like Michael J. Fox, Greta Thunberg, Stephen Hawking, Helen Keller, Stevie Wonder, and Temple Grandin. Others deserve to be, like Evelyn Glennie, a virtuoso percussionist who is deaf—her mission is to teach the world to listen to improve communication and social cohesion. Or Aaron Philip, who has revolutionized the runway as the first disabled, trans woman of color to become a professional model. The time has come to recognize people with disabilities for who they really are: authoritative sources on creativity, love, sexuality, resistance, dealing with adversity, and living a good life.

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  The Burnout Fix - Overcome...

  Jacinta M. Jimenez

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  In The Burnout Fix, award-winning psychologist and board-certified leadership coach Dr. Jacinta M. Jiménez shows you how to harness science-backed resilience strategies to survive, and thrive, in today's "always on, always connected" world—where a reported 60% of employees report being stressed out all or most of the time at work.Packed with compelling, real-world stories from years of coaching and the latest research in positive, social, and motivational psychology, The Burnout Fix shows how neglecting to nurture your personal pulse can undermine all your efforts at working harder and "smarter." You'll learn how to integrate healthy personal "PULSE" practices into all aspects of your life, from pacing for performance and leveraging leisure time to securing a support system and evaluating how to regain control of your time and priorities. Whether you are an individual who wishes to build out a set of lasting resilience capabilities or a leader dedicated to keeping your team or organization engaged and flourishing, The Burnout Fix will reshape the way you think about success while giving you—and your people—the tools and strategies you need to thrive.

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  151 Quick Ideas to Improve Your...

  Robert E. Dittmer, Stephanie...

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  Do you work with other people? Fellow employees; your boss; customers; vendors; colleagues? Of course, we all work in organizations comprised of people. People with whom we must have strong, positive relationships in order to ensure our own success as well as the organization's. Do we get any training or education on this key skill at our companies? Rarely. 
  151 Quick Ideas to Improve Your People Skills is constructed to help everyone do a better, more effective job of working with others. These ideas are culled from the study of human behavior, relationships, and communication. Everything here will help you be more effective, efficient and in control of your relationships with people. 
  In this audiobook you will:Learn the difference between social intelligence and technical knowledgeCreate friends, allies, and supportersLearn how to analyze tough personal situations and solve them Understand when and how to negotiate

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  7 Unicorn Drive - From Startup...

  Dani Polajnar

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  Q: Can a cartoon cat save the world? 
  A: It can — if the cat is one of the most downloaded apps of all time, made by a tiny company that grew into a Unicorn — by founders that wanted to protect Earth before it’s too late. Talking cats? Saving the planet? Unicorns? Don’t be fooled. This is not a science fiction book — this is a business book like you’ve never read before. 
  Based on the true story of a company with world-wide success from the talking cartoon app garnished a billion-dollar exit just seven years after founding. How? By daring to live the balance between the feminine energy of passion and conscious creation and the traditionally masculine energy of the tech scene. This blend between founders Iza Sia and Samo Login is alive on every page. Follow along, play-by-play, as if you had a seat at the table — the night the team formed at the local pub, at the celebrations of record-breaking success, for heart-pounding moments of crushing news and high-pressure negotiations. 
  Through it all, purpose-driven mission and conscious leadership were essential to inspire a group of propellerheads to achieve the impossible. 
  FACTUAL. It’s based on a true story, not theory or conjecture. Proof that putting purpose first works. Proof that conscious creation is real. Proof that profit is the natural result from individuals that work together with the right mindset and commitment. 
  FEARLESS. It’s not afraid to address the unseen and the unspoken between executives and employees: the energy that can either rot an organization from the inside out…. or can spark inner drive and inspiration for efficiencies like never before seen. 
  7 Unicorn Drive was written to inspire others to have the courage to dream big — but also the courage to look deep into their own lives for the fulfillment that comes with living one’s purpose and values. 
  Grab your copy and let the inspiration fly.

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  Theory of the Business - A Clear...

  Peter F. Drucker

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  The Theory of the BusinessThis audio book was created based on Peter Drucker's long business, consulting, and writing career. He focuses on what to do, what not to do, and how to keep a clear corporate identity and mission. He addresses how all organizations eventually go obsolete and their theory of their business no longer works. It addresses how GM did not move from income based to lifestyle based marketing for their cars, thus hastening their demise after 7 decades of success betting on incomes only. He also points out, though, that the GM theory of the business still worked for Hughes and EDS, which GM bought. He describes how organizations must choose how to do things. This, he says, is why IBM was paralyzed by the different requirements of a PC versus Mainframe business.  He states there are 4 specifications for a valid theory of a business: assumptions must fit reality; these assumptions about the environment, mission, and core competencies must fit together, the entire organization must know and understand the theory of the business and act accordingly, and the theory of the business must be tested constantly to be kept up to date. When testing the theory of the business, three things must be done if there is an issue: preventive care, early diagnosis before the problem becomes fatal, and applying the cure. This is a must read for all managers and entrepreneurs in all types of organizations, from nonprofit, educational, government, to companies.Keywords: Drucker, corporate identity, mission, focus, GM, IBM, Hughes, EDS, Obsolescence, business, entrepreneur, management, nonprofit, assumptions, organization, lifestyle, marketing, environment, society, mission, core, competency, executives.

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  Why We Work - An Eye-Opening...

  Barry Schwartz

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  One Day University presents a series of audio lectures recorded in real-time from some of the top minds in the United States. Given by award-winning professors and experts in their field, these recorded lectures dive deep into the worlds of religion, government, literature, and social justice. Why do we work? The question seems so simple. But Professor Barry Schwartz will demonstrate that the answer is surprising, complex, and urgent. His class is an eye-opening, groundbreaking tour of the purpose of work in our lives, showing how work operates in our culture, including a focus on how people can find their own path to happiness in the workplace. We've long been taught that the reason we work is primarily for a paycheck. In fact, we've shaped much of the infrastructure of our society to accommodate this belief. Then why are so many people dissatisfied with their work, despite healthy compensation? And why do so many people find immense fulfillment and satisfaction through "menial" jobs? This audio lecture includes a supplemental PDF. Professor Barry Schwartz explores why so many believe that the goal for working should be to earn money, how we arrived to believe that paying workers more leads to better work, and why this has made our society confused, unhappy, and has established a dangerously misguided system. Through fascinating studies and compelling anecdotes Why We Work by Barry Schwartz dispels the myths of work. It takes us through hospitals and hair salons, auto plants, and boardrooms, showing workers from all walks of life, showcasing the trends and patterns that lead to more fulfilling workplaces.

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