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The school system is failing our youth. It's not preparing them for the world they'll face. They emphasize memorization and standardized testing rather than fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and adaptability, which are essential for success in today's rapidly evolving job market. Many teens and young adults are lost, struggling to find their way and a career path that is truly fulfilling to them.

For 20 years, Great Place to Work has published its gold-standard list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, which appears first in Fortune magazine. But its latest research shows that what was good enough to be a “great” workplace 10 or 20 years ago is not good enough now. Even at the best workplaces, leaders can - and must - do better. The vital differentiator for companies now is their people - all their people.

Success is something that many of us are encouraged to pursue from a young age - but what defines 'success'? Many people are taught to set goals in pursuit of a generic definition of success that is dictated by society: chase money, pass exams, build profile, attract followers, or generate likes. Even if we do reach the top of the mountain, we often find it to be less than we expected. Living someone else’s life is draining; individuals are tired and society is poorer as a consequence. The Modern Maverick sets out a roadmap for a different way forward.

Too often, fatness has been viewed as a moral failing. Fat Christian women in particular are shamed and marginalized by the message that they are failing God because they can't change their bodies. More of You will challenge that status quo, teaching listeners to resist the shame and guilt that is pressed onto them by the world and instead to embrace their bodies, take up space, and learn to navigate the world in ways that allow them to flourish. With wit and candor, Amanda Martinez Beck compiles her hard-won wisdom to give the skinny on thriving in a fat body.

A single great coaching exercise can transform your future. Activate Your Life brings you 30 exercises from some of the world’s top coaches. If you are feeling stuck or confused, these exercises will help get you going with renewed clarity and purpose. If you are feeling motivated and excited, these exercises will add fuel to your fire and cultivate your skills. If you are feeling yucky, these exercises will help you feel yummy. Dive in and start with the exercise that most intrigues you, and then keep the book handy like a personal coach whenever you need it.

Chasing your dream can be exciting and exhausting. Rejection can leave you feeling worthless. Failure will tempt you to give up. And loneliness may seem like your only companion as you carve out your unique path in life. For decades, author Brenda A. Haire believed lies that reduced her worth. Left struggling with depression and low self-esteem, she searched for purpose. She found it in the most unusual place—the ordinary. In Save the Butter Tubs!, Brenda provides a plan for living that will lead you to a place of peace and purpose.

Violent stories surround us. Brutal beginnings, horror-filled middles, despair-inducing endings. We need better stories: stories forged in the furnace of conflict, narratives that kindle compassion, and ignite hope. In I Am Not Your Enemy, writer Michael T. McRay visits divided regions of the world and interviews activists, peace builders, former combatants, and clergy members about their personal stories of conflict, justice, and reconciliation.

Letters from a Better Me is a transformational guide igniting the powerful woman inside us that we’ve suppressed for too long. Discover how holding onto anger, fear, hate, and separation traps us in an ongoing cycle of destruction. Now is our time to become the best versions of ourselves and have a lasting effect on the world. The journey starts with taking a trip into our own darkness. We take off our blinders and see how these attacks on our womanhood affect us on deep levels. Once we are aware, we accept what is and heal from the past.

Game of the Gods is an insightful guidebook for mindful living in the modern world. Most of us were not raised to be Buddhist monks nor do we have the luxury of stepping away from our responsibilities and going to an ashram to study meditation and spirituality. This book teaches “the rest of us” how to move towards a more mindful and enlightened way of living despite our daily stresses and obligations. Today’s world can appear rather confusing, uncertain, and sometimes very scary.

Lucinda White is a happy-go-lucky nature child raised by a young single mother in the 1960s. In a dramatic turn of events, her wild nature is broken. She is shaped into a yuppie and becomes the wife of a prominent Silicon Valley CEO and a glamorous socialite. Successful by all accounts of external measure, she feels trapped by the shallow values of a dominant culture and ever more alienated from her true nature. Something primal awakens in Lucinda when she unearths and touches an ancient buffalo bone.

Soulfully Ablaze: A 40-Day Journey to Light Up Your Life (and the World) is a radically simple - simply radical - way to fuel your life, still the noise, discover your next steps, and connect more with others as you go. This one-of-a-kind adventure will unleash within you a new vision for your unique ways to be a vital part of the lives of those who matter most to you in your family, in your neighborhood, and in far-flung parts of the world.

When we can live our lives first guided by what we believe and by who in our essence we are, it is much easier to know how to live and what to do. Riveted explores the importance of understanding your unique core values, and through 44 stories about real-life individuals who have embodied timeless values in exceptional ways, it helps you deepen your understanding of these essential values. In this way, you can solidify your own core values and lead a riveted life - one that is held together by purpose, passion, and principle.

Don’t Mess with the Princess reveals the truth about femininity and the power of being a woman in business and in life. It will inspire you to discover your ideal career, attract your dream mate, and manifest your dreams to live a life you love. Read live by Lisa Jiminez, this provocative audiobook will help you reclaim your power and stop settling for less than you are. It’s about breaking through harmful beliefs, shifting your mind-set, and creating the clarity you need to prosper in your professional and personal life.

Happiness does not come from revealing all your skin, going clubbing every weekend where you get so drunk you don't remember who you kissed, or maxing your credit cards just so you can buy the latest designer jeans. Happiness comes from living a life of character.

In this life-transforming book, Larry Ackerman will introduce you to the person you were meant to be - and already are. The secret to uncovering your purpose, he explains, is built into you in the form of a code: the identity code. Much like your genetic code, your identity code provides a complete map of how you were designed to live. As you are guided through eight essential questions, you will discover the unique characteristics that define your potential for creating value in the world, for making a contribution that springs naturally from the core of your being.

Innovation isn’t something you do after you get your work done. It’s how you do your work. Organizations all over the world are shedding jobs in record numbers. Yet today they are desperately in need of people with the abilities and skills to think ahead of the curve, delight customers, motivate colleagues, slash costs, and achieve unconventional results.In this practical road map to becoming irreplaceable, global innovation guru and best-selling author Robert B. Tucker reveals why honing your I-Skills (Innovation Skills) may be the smartest career move you’ll make.

A detailed guide to awakening your powers of supersensory perception Details methods and techniques for the acquisition of supersensory powers distilled from Rudolf Steiner’s 400 published volumes and from Patañjali’s Yoga Sutra Explores acquisition of these powers at birth...

Ask google Who discovered gold in Australia? and you'll promptly get 'Edward Hammond Hargraves'. Hargraves has for decades (and decades) received the fame, fortune and adulation from all corners of the country, but did he earn it? This is the story of an oversized layabout who received years of accolades and free lunches, despite lumbering from one embarrassment to another, and of those who spent decades trying to expose him and seek their share of the glory.

Choose spotlights a simple truth: Our best selves do not come from being given the answers; they live in the questions we ask ourselves, of others, and of life itself. This book presents a simple system for making better decisions so that you can thrive in this risky modern world.

This book aims to equip you for a life of independence. From setting up personal goals to navigating through new emotions, Teen Meets World is the ultimate guide of practical life skills that every teen should have.