Assertiveness and motivation Books

Book SynopsisNature is one of the best medicines for difficult times. An intimate awareness of the natural world, even within the city, can calm anxieties and help create healthy perspectives. This book will inspire and guide you as you deal with the current crisis, or any personal or worldly distress. Melanie Choukas-Bradley is a naturalist and certified forest therapy guide who leads nature and forest bathing walks for many organizations in Washington, D.C. and the American West. Learn from her the Japanese art of "forest bathing": how to tune in to the beauty and wonder around you with all your senses, even if your current sphere is a tree outside the window or a wild backyard. Discover how you can become a backyard naturalist, learning about the trees, wildflowers, birds and animals near your home. Nature immersion during stressful times can bring comfort and joy as well as opportunities for personal growth, expanded vision and transformation. The "Resilience Series" is the result of an intensive, collaborative effort of our authors in response to the 2020 coronavirus epidemic. Each volume offers expert advice for developing the practical, emotional and spiritual skills that you can master to become more resilient in a time of crisis.

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Book SynopsisDefuse any heated conflict by learning which of the five conflict styles you are and how to resolve even the most sensitive dispute with this must-read guide.The average American worker spends 156 hours a year engaged in the kind of moderate to intense workplace conflict that adversely impacts both performance and health. Managers spend twenty-six percent of their time addressing and resolving conflicts on their team—the equivalent of chewing up one full workday each week. But what if it didn’t need to be like this? What if there was a way to spend less time in stressfully interpersonal interactions and more time on the things that really matter? Through three decades of building and facilitating team chemistry for Fortune 500 companies, professional sports franchises, schools, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and families—Drs. Jim Guinn and John Eliot have reduced the time and cost of conflict resolution. With this on-the-ground experience combined with industry-leading science and research, Guinn and Eliot discovered people respond to conflict in one of five ways: avoid, compete, analyze, collaborate, or accommodate. Because our responses are ingrained byproducts of the subcortex in action, they are predictable. If you can predict how someone will behave in a given circumstance, you can formulate a game plan. The secret is knowing which of the five patterns someone is wired to use when smacked by a stressor. How to Get Along with Anyone is a pragmatic hands-on book to help you determine conflict types so you can navigate the arguments that emerge in day-to-day life. You’ll learn the formula for identifying your coworkers’ and loved ones’ conflict styles and how to use this information to foster better communication and more effective, collaboration. Filled with fun, engaging examples and actionable techniques, How to Get Along with Anyone teaches you how to predict and prevent escalated conflict, arming you with practical tools for flipping the script on sticking points to nurture stronger and more meaningful relationships.

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Book Synopsis“Forget what you think you know about dating—sexologist Shan Boodram is here to take you back to school.” - Apple Books Review“Boodram’s brand of relationship advice...focuses on empowering single women with the tools they need to succeed in the digital dating era.” - Refinery29Women: gain control and confidence in your love lives and find the relationship you want with this modern, life-changing guide from the certified sex educator, intimacy expert, and YouTube personality.For younger generations, dating is a complicated mystery. Apps like Tinder and Bumble are supposed to foster connection, but instead serve as a reminder of how painfully single we are. Certified sexologist and intimacy coach Shan Boodram—the most sought-after sex educator on the internet—is about to change all that. In this essential how-to guide, she addresses the realities of life today—when the rules of love and attraction are fluid—and teaches a group of young women how to become master daters in just sixty days.It starts with you. Shan makes clear that love and self-discovery go hand in hand—your dating life is just as much about you as it is about other people. She challenges you to look inside yourself for what you want out of a partner, a relationship and, most important, yourself. Once you figure out what you want from dating, she shows you exactly how to get it. The Game of Desire empowers you to take the lead, learn your strengths, and identify and correct your weaknesses, all the while getting inspired watching a group of women learn how to succeed in today’s dating pool.While many books tell women why they can’t get a date, Shan teaches you the skills and techniques necessary to take charge in today’s competitive and often confusing dating scene, providing the tools essential to attract—and retain—the partner(s) you want. From learning love languages to debunking dating myths, she helps women build knowledge and confidence. Featuring conversational case studies, comprehensive facts about the psychology of sex and romance, and expert insight into sex culture, and written with her trademark humor and charm, The Game of Desire is a must for all of Shan’s fans and for every woman struggling to feel loved and desired.Trade Review“Forget what you think you know about dating—sexologist Shan Boodram is here to take you back to school.” — Apple Books Review “Boodram’s brand of relationship advice...focuses on empowering single women with the tools they need to succeed in the digital dating era.” — Refinery 29 “In a world thought to be run by males, sexologist Shan Boodram levels the dating playing field for all sexes with her educated dissection of the human mind, emotions, dating and sex.” — Winnie Harlow, supermodel “For The Game of Desire, a new self-help dating guide from Shan Boodram, the sexologist enlisted five women for a romance boot camp, designed to teach them to flirt better, identify matches and communicate with purpose...the bulk of her advice is sound: learn what you want and create the circumstances to get it.” — Time magazine

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Book SynopsisThe internationally bestselling guide to mind-reading by influencing those around you via non-verbal communication, from human psychology expert Henrik Fexeus. How would you like to know what the people around you are thinking? Do you want to network like a pro, persuade your boss to give you that promotion, and finally become the life of every party? Now, with Henrik Fexeus''s expertise, you can. The Art of Reading Minds teaches you everything you need to know in order to become an expert at mind-reading. Using psychology-based skills such as non-verbal communication, reading body language, and using psychological influence, Fexeus explains how readers can find out what another person thinks and feels and consequently control that person's thoughts and beliefs. Short, snappy chapters cover subjects such as contradictory signs and what they mean, how people flirt without even knowing it, benevolent methods of suggestion and undetectable influence, how to plan

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Book SynopsisThe life-changing guide to finding freedom from our self-doubt through the revolutionary practice of Radical Acceptance from the renowned meditation teacher, psychologist, and author—now revised and updated with a new introduction and an in-depth guide to the author’s signature mindfulness techniques. “Radical Acceptance offers us an invitation to embrace ourselves with all our pain, fear, and anxieties, and to step lightly yet firmly on the path of understanding and compassion.”—Thich Nhat Hanh “Believing that something is wrong with us is a deep and tenacious suffering,” says Tara Brach at the start of this illuminating book. This suffering emerges in crippling self-judgments and conflicts in our relationships, in addictions and perfectionism, in loneliness and overwork—all the forces that keep our lives constricted and unfulfilled. Radical Acceptance offers a path

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Book SynopsisIs there something holding you back from becoming the person you want to be? Fear is all around us, from having a tricky talk with your boss to facing up to a problem at home. Everyone has worries and fears that can stop them progressing and reaching for the things that they really want in life. The simple, life-changing exercises in Feel the Fear & do it anyway will teach you how to turn anger into love and uncertainty into action.Trade ReviewIf you have trouble taking risks and need help read Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway * Daily Express *Reading this book was a revelation. It's a wonderful book for life * Julie Walters, actress *The best self-help book I've read...everyone should read this * Health Plus *Like the title says, just go for it * Elle *Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway will help turn your fear into confidence and action * Deidre Sanders, The Sun *

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Book Synopsis''Hundreds of people wrote this book . . Since publication of The Power of Positive Thinking . . thousands of readers have communicated with me. They told how, by the application of positive thinking principles to their own life situations, they have mastered fear, healed personal relationships, found better health, overcome inner conflicts and gained strong new confidence. '' Norman Vincent Peale from A word to the reader. Does positive thinking always work? The answer, as shown in this book, is a resounding YES. Here, in greater depth than ever before Norman Vincent Peale offers detailed programmes to help you to eliminate areas of weakness, overcome insecurity and depression, and push past the first layers of fatigue to release the vast energy within you. Here too are the dramatic true stories of people who have transformed their lives through the power of positive thinking and faith to restore confidence, vitality and happiness to their lives.

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Book SynopsisGraham Shaw is a speaker coach and professional conference speaker. He specialises in advanced communication skills and has helped thousands of people to develop the professional skills required to make convincing presentations. Many directors and managers required to make important speeches and conference presentations have benefited from Graham's coaching. In particular he coaches people to enhance their personal presence and impact. He is a coach to TEDx speakers at TEDx Vienna 2017.Table of Contents Part 1 Preparing 1 Think of it this way 2 What is the plan? 3 A visual paints a 1000 words 4 Add a little sparkle and drama Part 2 Practising 5 It is OK to be nervous Part 3 Performing 6 What to say and how to say it 7 What to do and how to do it 8 How to ask and answer questions and finish Observing presentations – what to look for Observer’s feedback form Index

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Book SynopsisLearn How to Attain Your Most Cherished Desires in this Compact Edition of the Immortal Laws of Achievement!In The Law of Success, the legendary motivational master Napoleon Hill (Think and Grow Rich) makes his fullest, most in-depth exploration of the fifteen principles that lead you to prosperity, purpose, and mastery.This brief yet immensely powerful condensation of Napoleon Hill's lesson plan allows you to put his ideas to work right now. Here is all the insight and subtlety of Napoleon Hill's treasured keys, offered to you in in the space of a lunch hour or commute. This short volume can revolutionize your life. Discover: The incredible power of a Definite Chief Aim. How to transform your subconscious into a receiving station for insights, intuitions, and breakthrough ideas. Why the Golden Rule is your secret path to power and prosperity. How to profit from failure. How your sincere enthusiasm influences clients, customers, and backers. Abridged and introduced by PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz, this compact edition of The Law of Success is more than just a blueprint to success. It is your guide to a new life of effectiveness, purpose, and progress.

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Book SynopsisThe Master Key System was a source of inspiration for the book and blockbuster film The Secret. Originally published in 1912 as a correspondence course, it teaches that everything around us was first developed as a thought, the powerful catalyst for turning any idea into a reality.Beautifully designed, this 324-page complete authoritative edition with an easy to read font for a great reader experience includes a new afterword by Joe Vitale, the world-renowned personal development expert and star of The Secret.This original classic edition includes all 24 lessons, the author's chapter-by-chapter questionnaires and a foreword and an introduction by F. H. Burges. Every word is just as Charles F. Haanel wrote them.One of the greatest books ever written on the subject, The Master Key System uses precise logic and a consistent, common-sense framework presented as a series of 24 lessons. It is one of the finest studies in self-improvement and higher consciousness ever written.This book will assist you to: Learn the secret of all power, all achievement and all attainment How to change the way you think Feel good and think good Mobilize your untapped resources Direct your thoughts into productive channels Use thought as a manifestation of creative energy, and apply it to realize your dreams Become the best version of yourself Feel healthy and become wealthy Discover the key to the solution of every problem whether physical, financial, or environmental. Take absolute control of your thoughts to achieve that which you most desire It's no wonder that The Master Key System is rumored to be what inspired Bill Gates to leave Harvard and start Microsoft.

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Book SynopsisWhat’s the formula for a happy life? Neil Pasricha is a Harvard MBA, a Walmart executive, a New York Times–bestselling author, and a husband and dad. After selling more than a million copies of his Book of Awesome series, he now shifts his focus from observation to application.In The Happiness Equation, Pasricha illustrates how to want nothing, do anything, and have everything. If that sounds like a contradiction, you simply haven’t unlocked the 9 Secrets to Happiness.Each secret takes a common ideal, flips it on its head, and casts it in a completely new light. Pasricha then goes a step further by providing step-by-step guidelines and hand-drawn scribbles that illustrate exactly how to apply each secret to live a happier life today.Controversial? Maybe. Counterintuitive? Definitely.The Happiness Equation will teach you such principles as:· Why success doesn’t lead to happiness · How to make more money than a Harvard MBA · Why multitasking is a myth · How eliminating options leads to more choice

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Book SynopsisHow to beat low mood and lead a happier, more satisfying life.We all experience periods of feeling low, frustrated and lacking in energy - but ignoring the problem and struggling on can start to affect all areas of your life. Help is at hand: this concise little book shows you how you can reverse negative thoughts and emotions and make yourself happier and more confident.Pyschologist Dr Jessamy Hibberd and Jo Usmar draw on the very latest research in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and modern psychology to give you practical, proven techniques and exercises to combat low mood and, more importantly, build your self-esteem and wellbeing and make you healthier and more fulfilled. Chapters include: Positive strategies, Controlling emotions, Rewarding yourself, Combating guilt, Better rest and sleep, Mental exercises, Breaking negative thought patterns, Relaxation techniques.Praise for the This Book Will series:'Top tips for making your life loads better.' Cosmo'The answer to all my problems.' Katie Piper'Take on January with new-found serenity with this series of self-help books' StylistTrade Review'Aims to give you the tools to understand why you feel, think and behave the way you do - and then to change it' Female First. * Female First *'Make-it-happen-manuals: the This Book Will series [...] has no cringey therapy-speak, just lots of clever strategies and practical tips' Zest. * Zest *'Take on January with new-found serenity with this series of self-help books' Stylist. * Stylist *'The answer to all my problems!' Katie Piper. * Katie Piper *Table of ContentsA note from the authors. Introduction. The Low-Down on Mood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Changing Your Behaviour. Making Time for Yourself. Physical Education. Emotion Overload. Mind Games. Who Do You Think You Are? Taking Charge of Your Thoughts. The Real Meaning of Life. A final message. Further reading. Useful websites. Acknowledgements.

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Book SynopsisThe Laws of Happiness: Love, Wisdom, Self-Reflection and Progress is the eighth volume of Ryuho Okawa's celebrated Laws Series, commencing with 1994's The Laws of the Sun, and endeavors to answer the question, "What is true happiness?" This milestone text introduces four distinct principles, based on the "Laws of Mind" and sourced from Okawa's real-world experience, to guide readers towards sustainable happiness. Okawa's four "Principles of Happiness" present an easy, yet profound framework to ground this rapidly advanced and highly competitive society. In practice, Okawa outlines pragmatic steps to revitalize our ambition to lead a happier and meaningful life. In Chapter One, to counter states of unhappiness, Okawa reveals the two important purposes of life and encourages readers to nurture a mindset that pledges to turn weakness (negative tendencies) into strength (positive tendencies). Once we accept life's two purposes, we can change the course of life and overcome bouts of unfavorable destiny through our own diligent effort, regardless of circumstance. Chapter Two elucidates the importance of nurturing happiness in the workplace, while kindling professional aspirations. Okawa introduces practical steps to improve work- life balance and navigate stressful activity without sacrificing peace of mind. Okawa underscores the importance of finding a mission at work, and outlines steps to improve our skills, with tips to boost self-planning and time management efficacy. Chapters Three and Four offer an in-depth exploration of Okawa's Principles of Happiness - Love, Wisdom, Self-Reflection, and Progress, with recommendations on how to apply them in daily personal relations. Chapter Five introduces the ideal world that Okawa aspires to create, based on concepts introduced in his landmark text, The Laws of the Sun. According to Okawa, through individual effort to progress in concert with the "Four Principles of Happiness" introduced in this text, we can collectively harmonize to bring forth a new age - coined by Okawa as The Age of the Sun - where humanity thrives in peace and prosperity.

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Book SynopsisIn this unique book, one of football's greatest cult players reflects on the travails of the sport and draws upon his own experience to offer an honest assessment on one of its final remaining taboos: mental health.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Poignant… [Kloots’s] is a thoroughly contemporary story, and not only because it’s about coronavirus. It is a tale of vulnerability, authenticity, and what it means to grieve in public, which, for better or worse, is how we grieve now, especially this year.” — Elle “Amanda’s story should’ve left me heartbroken, yet I found myself filled with a renewed belief in the good­ness of humankind. If you’re looking for comfort and hope, you’ll find it in the pages of this book. We all have a lot to learn from the way Amanda lives her life.” — Sarah Michelle Gellar “Kloots’ story…is one of resilience in the face of unbelievable loss.” — Los Angeles Times “During a worldwide pandemic, Nick Cordero and Amanda Kloots taught me the true value of living your life. This book captures the human spirit, the fighter in all of us, and the love of family, and shows that even strangers can help hold us up in our darkest of times if we are willing to let them.” — Jennifer Love Hewitt “[Kloots] writes of their romance, careers and dreams, and the grief that comes with the quiet… a ticktock of her husband’s plight, her search for hope for herself and their son, Elvis, who turns 2 this month, and new details that will surprise even the most avid watchers of her Insta-stories." — New York Times “Reading Live Your Life was like having an intimate and powerful conversation with Amanda. The writing was so honest and inclusive, I felt like I was taking the whole beautiful and painful ride with Amanda and her son, Elvis. Such a wonderful way to honor Nick. What an incredible person.” — Courteney Cox “Amanda is a hero of our time. Her willingness to grieve publicly shows us the healing power of living with an open heart even in the darkest moments. Live Your Life teaches readers the power of spiritual faith, community, and an ever-present connection to love, no matter what.” — Gabrielle Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author “The wrenching story of the death of Kloots’s husband, Broadway star Nick Cordero, from COVID-19—and how she found strength to carry on.” — People “It's extremely emotional and honest, and will make you want to hug your loved ones” — The Skimm

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book holds out an invitation. Dr. Kwane Stewart's vulnerability, tender heart, and longing to make the homeless and their pets less invisible, calls us all to kindness and loving attention." — -FATHER GREGORY BOYLE, New York Times bestselling author of Tattoos On the Heart and Founder, Homeboy Industries "Stewart's memoir is a guaranteed tearjerker...Through it all, the animals prevail." — Booklist

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Book Synopsis#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER “When I tell you that I dogeared almost every page in this book, I'm telling God's honest truth. I didn't know how much I needed someone else to validate what I was going through. The sense that I had lost my curiosity, my imagination, my ability to make meaning.” – NPR Morning Edition host Rachel Martin Such a teacher for every single person who is trying to live closer to who they were born to be and not who the world tamed them to be.” – New York Times bestselling author Glennon Doyle on We Can Do Hard Things “I love Katherine May’s new book, Enchantment.…It’s a beautiful offering of light, truth and charm in these strange, dark times.” – New York Times bestselling author Anne Lamott   “Katherine May gave so many of us language and vision for the long communal ‘wintering&rsqu

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times BestsellerTHIS BOOK WON''T CHANGE YOUR LIFEBut it might just help you change it yourselfOnly you can take the steps you need to help yourself become the strong, independent, fearless person you dream of being. It took me a long time - and a lot of real lows, excruciating heartaches and countless mistakes - to get there. The sole purpose of this book''s existence is the hope that it may speed up that journey to happiness for you.In FEEL GOOD 101, YouTube''s most outspoken star Emma Blackery is finally putting pen to paper to (over)share all her hard-learned life lessons. From standing up to bullies and bad bosses to embracing body confidence and making peace with her brain, Emma speaks with her trademark honesty about the issues she''s faced - including her struggles with anxiety and depression. This is the book Emma wishes she''d had growing up . . . and she''s writ

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Book SynopsisMeditations, affirmations, prayers and blessings for non-believers, believers in something or someone, and believers in everything or nothing Most of us pray when things get tough. Most of us don''t have a religion, or a god. We just pray. We pray that our friends are safe, we pray that our earth will heal, we pray for help. We''re asking our inner selves, a higher being, the cosmic or the divine to guide us. May You Be Well conveys well-wishes without any suggestion of imposing a specific religious view, making it a great way for people to express care for others regardless of their religious background. Just everyday good vibes for health and happiness and hope.

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Book SynopsisFilled with short, sweet, inspirational words of wisdom, this is a book of guidance for Dads on loving, shaping - and learning to comprehend - their inscrutable little girls. Divided into stages from infancy on up, it offers a pithy lesson on every page.

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Book SynopsisA biographical account featuring the secrets to success from one of the greatest basketball players of all time: LeBron JamesNothing is given. Everything is earned. His power, speed, and killer instincts made him a basketball phenom, but it was blood, sweat, and determination that turned him into an undisputed champion. From the day Sports Illustrated deemed him The Chosen One when he was still in high school, LeBron James, a skinny kid from Akron, Ohio, rose to stardom for his world-class athleticism. Two decades, four NBA championships, three Olympic medals, four MVP awards, three teams, and eighteen All-Star selections later, LeBron is the reigning king of the NBA. The world watches in awe as he breaks countless records and sets jaw-dropping new ones. He has taken his success further than anyone imagined, proving himself a savvy investor and businessman, making a splash in the entertainment industry, and emerging as a powerful voice fo

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Book SynopsisWorld-renowned psychic and life mentor Sahar Huneidi-Palmer shows you that it is possible to use the tarot for positive self-transformation in every area of your life. Using symbology and numerology to decode messages hidden within the 78 cards, Sahar outlines a way for you to discover your life path, identify your strengths and weaknesses and reveal your soul essence. You will be inspired to meet life''s challenges and will learn how to rise above them and fulfill your purpose, as well as finding your place in the world. In the tarot, The Fool goes on a journey through the major arcana cards and ends at The World card - representing his transcendence beyond the earthly to the spiritual plane. You too can undertake this journey of transformation, resulting from the exercises given and the wise counsel you will find in this book. Tarot for Self-transformation offers a unique and creative approach to this ancient divination art, perfect for anyone

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Book SynopsisA practical handbook to improving your personal and professional life by addressing your motivation, confidence and outlook. This new edition is full of helpful tips, is updated with a 'Third Wave' coaching perspective and is designed to appeal to those who want to be coached to reach both business and personal goals.

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Book SynopsisPut your best hoof forward. Combining the irresistible sweetness of the Pocket Pigs of Pennywell Farm with words of wisdom about embracing all that life has to offer, It’s the Little Things is a book filled to the brim with inspirational mantras and adorable animal appreciation. On spread after spread we see heart-melting, full-color images of these mini pigs—lounging on tiny beach chairs, getting creative with paint, nuzzling with other farm animals, popping out of flower bushes—paired with their favorite words on creativity and fearlessness and relishing all of the small things that make life great. Small in stature but mighty in joy, here are the Pocket Pigs to remind us in the most playful and unassuming way to be grateful, stay curious, and keep ourselves open to the magic of life.

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'We need this message more than ever' – Malala YousafzaiHard-hitting and uplifting true stories of the women around the world facing extreme gender inequality who, when the wider community supports them to challenge the status quo, improve life for the whole of society. A Sunday Times bestselling debut from Melinda Gates, The Moment of Lift is a timely and necessary call to action for women's empowerment.The right to: Spend your own money. Go to school. Earn an income. Access contraceptives. Work outside the home. Walk outside the home. Choose whom to marry. Get a loan. Start a business. Own property. Divorce a husband. See a doctor. Drive a car. All of these rights are denied to women in some parts of the world.'How can we summon a moment of lift for human beings – and especially for women? Because when you lift up women, you lift up humanity.'In this moving and compelling book, Melinda shares the stories of the inspiring people she’s met during her work and travels around the world and the lessons she’s learned from them. As she writes in the introduction, “That is why I had to write this book – to share the stories of people who have given focus and urgency to my life. I want all of us to see ways we can lift women up where we live.”Melinda’s unforgettable narrative is backed by startling data as she presents the issues that most need our attention – from child marriage to lack of access to contraceptives to gender inequity in the workplace. And, for the first time, she writes about her personal life and the road to equality in her own marriage. Throughout, she shows how there has never been more opportunity to change the world – and ourselves.When we lift others up, they lift us up, too.

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Book SynopsisTrue leadership is about character – this is the key to winning ‘the right way’. In a world where we’re bombarded by messages of ‘winning at any cost’, dishonest politicians, CEOs committing fraud, disgraced military commanders and cheating athletes, integrity matters more than ever. The Character Edge explains the powerful role character plays in trust, culture and leadership, and offers readers tools to exercise and strengthen their own.Reaching from the battlefield to the classroom and beyond, former superintendent of West Point Robert Caslen and professor of psychology Dr. Michael Matthews, explore the vital link between strong character and strong leadership, and explain why the latter cannot exist without the former.‘Caslen and Matthews show how and why this fundamental inner architecture of leadership can – and must – be built.' Jim Collins, bestselling author of Good to Great.Trade ReviewThe Character Edge is inspiring and practical in equal measure, drawing upon both scientific research and personal experience in how, and why, to develop strengths of heart, mind and gut. Only Mike Matthews and Bob Caslen could have written it. This will surely be an instant classic! -- Angela Duckworth, CEO of the Character Lab and bestselling author of GritFew great leaders have charismatic personality, but all have character that inspires. Caslen and Matthews show how and why this fundamental inner architecture of leadership can – and must – be built. -- Jim Collins, author of Good to Great and co-author of Built to LastIn The Character Edge, Caslen and Matthews offer the definitive guide to how individuals and organizations may build and utilize positive character to flourish and win. Corporations who ‘get’ this message excel, those that do not will fail in the long run -- Indra Nooyi, former chairman and CEO of PepsiCoWhat determines the importance and long-lasting impact of leadership? Lieutenant general and former West Point superintendent Caslen and psychologist Matthews examine the qualities of character that make a leader worth following . . . [their] combined experience culminates in a fascinating study of leadership -- BooklistIf you ever aspire to effective leadership, whether at the tactical or strategic level, you'll soon learn that the most important ingredient in effective leadership is character. Bob Caslen and Mike Matthews have captured this truth in both theory and application with moving and insightful stories and personal experiences. This book will both challenge you and motivate you to lead a life of integrity and honor, and in so doing, inspire the men and women you lead to the highest achievements they never thought possible. Bob and Mike have something very, very important here. I hope it goes viral in a big way. -- Admiral William H. McRaven, US Navy (Retired), and bestselling author of Make Your Bed: 10 Life Lessons from a Navy SEAL

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Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times BestsellerNavigating day-to-day life can be a tricky business. By the time we are adults, our experiences have formed our way of thinking and we have learned patterns of behaviour that are not always helpful. We must unravel these to understand, accept, nurture and allow ourselves to rise with our vulnerabilities, not in spite of them.After having a breakdown in 2011, Will Young went about the process of interrogating everything he thought he knew: how he formed his identity, what he relied on for self-esteem and how he behaved and communicated. Everything he has learned over the past ten years, he has now condensed into this easy to access A-Z guide. He digs into how everyday life can affect our wellbeing, how we can navigate our emotions, where they come from and how to create a balanced mindset, offering practical techniques we can all use to ground ourselves and set boundaries.With wit and wisdom and revealing his own vulnerabilities along the way, Will shows us how to identify destructive patterns, develop good mindful habits, be true to who we are and grow into better versions of ourselves.

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Book SynopsisFrom the powerhouse author of? The Memo, the essential self-help book for women of color to heal—and thrive—in the workplace In workplaces nationwide, women of color need frank talk and honest advice on how to deal with microaggressions, heal from racialized trauma, and find relief from invisible workplace burdens. Filled with Minda Harts’s signature wit and warmth,?Right Within?offers strategies for women of color to speak up during racialized moments with managers and clients, work through past triggers they may not even know still cause pain, and reframe past career disappointments as opportunities to grow into a new path. Through action points, exercises, and clear-eyed coaching, Harts encourages women to summon hidden reserves of strength and courage. She includes advice from therapists and faith leaders of color on a full range of ways to heal. Right Within?will help women of color strengthen their resolve across corporate America, ensuring that we can all, finally, rise together.

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Book SynopsisA NATIONAL BESTSELLER!Whether you're struggling to get started, afraid of making a big decision, or clinging to a path no longer meant for you-this book is the kick in the pants you need to take the next step and go after what you want.Gutsy is your guidebook to uncovering the audacious courage within you and making an impact on this world that only you can make. This book will help you learn to turn off the expectations of others, ask for what you deserve, stick your neck out, and be brave enough to take that next step.This book is for you if:- You've been putting things off, procrastinating, or feeling stuck- You're done letting the opinions of others hold you back - You're tired of chasing after approval and hustling for validation- You know that you are capable of greatness with a little push- You're ready to take action and become the boss of your own lifeThe gap between where you are and where you want to be is never as wide as you think it is. Gutsy will turn your momentary pause into forward progress with a heavy dose of radical curiosity, audacious courage, and abundant grace.

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