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What does it mean to live like a warrior when no one is watching? The Mighty Warrior Way is not about conquest, applause, or outward victory. It is about the quiet, demanding work of becoming steady in an unsteady world. In a time marked by pressure, uncertainty, and constant change, this book...

What if Curiosity were a companion walking by your side? In this philosophical and magical tale, the protagonist embarks on a three-day journey with their guide and dear friend, Curiosity. Though only an hour passes in the real world, both characters travel across unseen realms, discovering the transformative power revealed through the practice of curiosity—both inward and outward. They move through hidden worlds where grief, fear, and pain stand among many necessary trials on the path to new possibilities—and rebirth.

We are born carrying ideas–quiet seeds of possibility that wait for courage, attention, and the rhythm of our lives to coax them awake. Our stories, our losses, our inheritance, and our small, ordinary moments of wonder shape what we create. We evolve each time we say yes to an idea that scares us, or stirs us, or calls us by name.

School Marketing the Right Way by Brendan Schneider is the answer every school marketing professional has been waiting for. With years of experience and a track record of success, Schneider offers a comprehensive roadmap to transform your school's marketing efforts.

For too long, we’ve been participating in “hustle culture” which says if we’re not moving and achieving, we’re not enough. Sometimes, the only way to release ourselves from this exhausting feedback loop is to take a break from work. Sabbaticals provide time and space for a reset and can give us energy to launch something new, adjust priorities, or rediscover passions. Most people would love to take an extended sabbatical, but the truth is, you probably haven’t made a plan to address fears that arise the moment you step away from full-time work.

What if the way you behave is the doorway to your freedom? In a world obsessed with hustle, perfection, and external validation, Behave offers a radical invitation: to lead yourself home through the quiet moments of how you show up in the world. Blending nervous system wisdom, personal narrative, and unapologetic truth-telling, Nicola challenges you to take full responsibility for how to develop your self-leadership —through your relationships, your work, and your actions. This book is a journey of remembering who you really are.

My life was flipped upside down on April 7, 2001, one day before my 43rd birthday. I received the DNA test results that had answered a lifetime of questions. Everything—and I mean everything—I knew about myself wasn’t true. I turned into my own private investigator, digging through records and interviewing nurses who worked at the hospital, where my life changed forever. It’s a devastating and bizarre story, so out of this world that my life even garnered worldwide attention. The research and wisdom I have gained regarding trauma have given me hope and understanding.

Most leaders agree trust is important to their organizations. However, they usually cannot describe what they do to lead or build trust. To get ahead in real problem-solving and lead trust-building, leaders must first think differently and decide to take action to create the conditions in their organizations for trust to grow. Brigadier General (Ret) Mark Towne shares over three decades of experience leading from the frontline to the boardroom in this groundbreaking approach where trust is not merely a reactive personal feeling or managerial task.

Rejecting the futile obsession with dedicating our life to a single career by “following our passion,” The Placeholder proposes three perspectives to try out for this highly experimental period in our career in order to create meaningful work.

Hit the Reset Button on Leadership. The world is chaotic, and leadership has never felt more complex. You’re already deep in it, navigating uncertainty while attempting to guide people through messy, awkward, and deeply personal challenges. But without the right foundation, even the best efforts can lead to exhaustion instead of progress. Lifting Up: The Transformative Power of Supportive Leadership is not your average leadership framework; rather, it’s the essential human foundation that makes all leadership work.

Someone left photocopies on the copy machine. My colleague's salary, sitting there for anyone to see. Same job. Same experience. Twenty-three thousand five hundred dollars more than mine. I called my mother, already making excuses for it. She let the pause sit, then asked how I expected anyone else to value me if I would not value myself. Then the right hook: "Besides, I ain't raise no punk asses." She was right. I had been grateful for crumbs while I deserved the meal. I spent twenty-five years in financial services.

Believe It’s Possible: Conquer Your Mountains, Blaze Your Trial, and Achieve Uncommon Success is part guide to life without limits and part inspirational memoir that proves it’s possible, no matter what mountain you are facing right now. This blueprint for personal transformation is abundant with tangible tools and actionable strategies to guide you through a path of self-discovery, resilience, and personal inner growth.

Have you ever been so impressed by someone that you thought they possessed gifts that were out of reach? If you’re tired of dimming your own light in the face of others’ perceived brilliance, discover an approach to illuminate your unique gifts and talents. It’s called getting out of your own way. Fans of books that keep topics simple but effective, versus sophisticated and complex, will find themselves hooked by the engaging stories and lessons shared.

When 28-year-old Corrie overhears a phone call and discovers her husband’s affair, her idyllic Christian world is shattered and she plunges into the darkness of gut-wrenching pain and betrayal. For her, time stops, and she cries out to God, desperate for a way forward. An unexpected symbol of hope appears and sparks a transformative three-year spiritual journey. This riveting memoir invites you into Corrie’s two worlds—her dynamic outer world of being an American living overseas in Shanghai, China, as well as her fascinating inner world of conversations and encounters with God.

Lead from No presents a systematic approach to Leadership Negotiation. By integrating the “Camp System,” also referred to as the “No” system of negotiation, into numerous leadership and business scenarios, this book can help leaders at any level. Author Jim Camp, Jr.‘s unique experiences as a senior military leader, combined with his extensive negotiating coaching background, makes a strong case that “Leadership Negotiation” is the most important form of negotiation.

Designing Success offers a fresh perspective on achieving true fulfillment and balance in a world where burnout has become the norm. This book is your blueprint for creating an environment that fosters growth and empowers you to succeed on your terms. Catherine’s journey began at fifteen when she cofounded an early social network, which evolved into a thriving portfolio of dating apps serving millions. Despite fierce competition and rapid technological shifts, her team’s intentional approach to growth and strategy led to two sales: $100 million in 2011 and $500 million in 2020.

Welcome to the Creative Club smashes the myth that creativity is reserved for the chosen few and invites people to make life their biggest art project. This book is for anyone who’s felt stuck in someone else’s story, silenced by self-doubt, or afraid they’ve lost their creativity—and is ready to remember what it means to create and live fully.

An assumption nearly everyone makes is that the best a teacher can hope for is to get most of their students to learn the concept they are teaching. In fact, in the segment of education that prepares people specifically for work (CTE, apprenticeships, and corporate training), many instructors believe that a 70-80 percent success rate is satisfactory. But based on his nearly forty years of experience preparing thousands of workplace instructors, Dr. Johnson believes we can obtain a 100 percent success rate.

Have you ever wondered why certain people thrive in life? Is there a secret to living in a thriving state of being? In Surviving Life’s Storms and Thriving in the Aftermath, Christine Fruehwirth, a professional career and life coach and mother of three adult children, explores her ‘four stages of living’ which are surviving, stabilizing, emerging and thriving. You’ll learn about: Needing to heal from our emotional holes to become a whole person by addressing what is holding us back. Utilizing a framework she developed to move successfully from survival mode to a thriving state.

Silence isn’t golden; in business, it’s a liability. Communication is often cited as a “soft skill,” but in Overcommunicate, Rob Johnson proves it is the hardest—and most vital—work a leader does. Real alignment doesn’t happen in a single memo or a quarterly town hall; it happens in the intentional, repetitive, and adaptive ways we connect with our people. Drawing on candid conversations with top business leaders, Johnson highlights the nuances of executive presence.