What if you could dive deeply within and understand why you interpret the world the way you do and behave a certain way in different situations? What if you could see, with vivid clarity, the unpolished aspects of someone's character when making critical decisions involving them? Imagine the difference this would make when choosing your life partner, business partner, next employee, future employer or governing leaders. In HUMAN BEING – illuminating...

"Nearly fifty years ago, as a new assistant professor in the History Department at the U.S. Naval Academy, I shared an office suite with Elmer B. "Ned" Potter. Ned had taught at the Naval Academy since before the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. He was also the co-editor with Chester Nimitz of the book Sea Power (1961), which we all used as a text in the required naval history course that I subsequently taught at the Academy for thirty years. Ned...

"What makes a great man great? 'Seven Men' offers answers in the captivating stories of some of the greatest men who have ever lived. In this gallery of greatness, seven historical figures come to life as real people who experienced struggles and challenges that probably would have destroyed the resolve of most other men. What was their secret? ..."--Dust jacket flap.

"In a journey that is both literal and historical, host Rageh Omaar retraces the footsteps of the Prophet, from his beginnings in Mecca to his struggles with accepting his Prophetic role; from his flight to Medina to his subsequent military and political successes and failures--through to his death and his legacy"--Container.

During her time as the lead US negotiator of the Iran nuclear deal and throughout her distinguished career, Sherman has amassed tremendous expertise in the most pressing foreign policy issues of our time. Throughout her life she has relied on values that have shaped her approach to work and leadership: authenticity, effective use of power and persistence, acceptance of change, and commitment to the team. Now she takes readers inside the world of international...

Why should others believe in your leadership if you don't believe in yourself? No matter where or when you start to experience a dent in your self-belief, once it is triggered and activated, your outlook changes. You see everything through blurred lenses. You constantly look for evidence that you are not quick enough, deserving enough or smart enough. And, of course, you always find it. But what happens if your uncertainty is so high that it's impacting...

Crisis Communications Professional Tia Ramey helps leaders prevent a personal and professional crisis in Canceled: Mastering Difficult Conversations in a Modern World. Diversity is a big word with high expectations for many leaders trying to live up to what seems to be a moving target. As our perspectives of the word "Diversity" are evolving, our language and how we communicate continue to evolve. Gain best practices and communication techniques to...

Uproar: Calm Leadership in Anxious Times helps leaders understand the powerful impact that emotional processes have on the people they lead. Peter Steinke, bestselling author of Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times draws on decades of work on system conflict and personal experiences to share real stories of challenges leaders have faced and how understanding the power of emotions has dramatically influenced their success. In this book, readers...

A casual, clear, and compelling Biblical case for male/female equality in the church and home! Embark on a transformative journey into the age-old debate on women's roles in the church and family. In "Why Can't Women Do That?" Philip Payne (renowned author of "The Bible vs Biblical Womanhood" and "Man and Woman: One in Christ") presents his easiest-to-understand book, offering a compelling and accessible perspective on male/female equality. With...