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Becoming Antifragile
Are You Ready to Move Beyond Resilience? The level of disruption as we start this new decade is like nothing we’ve experienced before. Resilience simply won’t cut it in the face of such uncertainty. ‘Bouncing back’ isn’t enough. It’s exhausting and it’s burning us out. We need something that sustains us in the long term. We need to benefit rather than break from our experiences. We need to turn disruption and uncertainty to our advantage. We need to Become Antifragile. Using evidence from neuroscience, psychology and lived leadership experience, this book offers leaders practical guiding principles to: * Embrace change rather than resist it * Lean into challenge rather than avoid it * Learn to thrive when times get tough. The future is more uncertain than ever. Many leaders are struggling. With this book, you won’t be one of them.
The Dinosaur Artist
New Yorker magazine staff writer Paige Williams delves into the surprisingly perilous world of fossil collectors in this riveting true tale In 2012, a New York auction catalogue boasted an unusual offering: ‘a superb Tyrannosaurus skeleton’. In fact, Lot 49135 consisted of a nearly complete T. bataar — a close cousin to the more-famous T. rex — that had been unearthed in Mongolia. At 2.4 metres high and 7.3 metres long, the specimen was spectacular, and the winning bid was over $1 million. Eric Prokopi, a 38-year-old Floridian, had brought this extraordinary skeleton to market. A one-time swimmer who’d spent his teenage years diving for shark teeth, Prokopi's singular obsession wit...
Vines
Dr. Jerry Vines accepted the call to pastor First Baptist Church, Jacksonville,FL, in July 1982 and retired in February of 2006. He was elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention in both 1988 and 1989. He traveled the country preaching and teaching the Bible at churches, conferences, and denominational meetings. Now, in his autobiography, the pastor, Baptist statesman, and father tells his story that begins in Carrollton, GA, takes him to Jacksonville, FL, and whirls through the fiery controversies of the conservative resurgence.Readers gain perspective on some of a denomination’s pivotal moments through the eyes of one of its most influential figures, focusing on his life and ministry.
Necessary Changes
Necessary Changes is an extraordinary parallel of nature's seasons and purposes, with those experienced by mankind. As a Twenty-First Century voice of hope and inspiration, the author has penned a poetically inspiring, philosophically balanced, and theologically sound book of wisdom. It is an intimate invitation to the reader to embark on a healing journey of sorts through the four cyclical seasons that we all must experience to reshape our "thought life" for maximum living. Dr. Williams, with punchy prose and interesting personal stories, takes the mystery of life, and places it into proper perspective. Hence, you're able to identify why you are where you are in life, while simultaneously discovering the real you, the hidden person of the heart. It eloquently challenges, humbles, and lifts the human spirit for the pursuit of purpose, and the intentional methodical process of change. In short, Necessary Changes is a thought provoking book of wisdom that prepares individuals to confront the rapid and complex challenges and transformations in life that are apparent in the Twenty-First Century.
Own It!
There’s an epidemic of underperformance plaguing teams and organisations and it's caused by issues with accountability. Activity but no progress, meetings with no follow-up, confused responsibilities, impossible demands, missed milestones, low morale, poor engagement, talent drain… From broken promises and unrealistic expectations to finger-pointing and cultures of avoidance and blame, issues with accountability – and the fear that drives them – are rampant across business, government, and NGOs. If you have people in your team, you have issues with accountability. Own It! is the book for you if… * You’ve been let down by a broken promise or expected to do the impossible at work * You’re struggling with lack of time, too many commitments and a culture of blame * You’re tired, frustrated and overwhelmed with what lies ahead and can’t see a way forward * You’re a leader who knows your team could perform better, but aren’t sure what to try next * You’re ready to break the mould, feel energized and engaged with your work, proud of your achievements, and excited about the future
From Surviving to Thriving
This book will help you move from surviving to thriving at University. It is a personal guide for a journey of learning and growth that will help you now and in life beyond University. Understand more about what helps you to feel well and do well and experiment with evidence-based activities, explore theories of personal wellbeing and play with some of the latest ideas from the field.
Positive Education
This book provides an explanation of the key tenets of Positive Psychology and examines the practical application of this research to education. It balances academic findings from the thriving field of Positive Psychology, whilst exploring the adaptation of this science into an innovative radical new approach to teaching called Positive Education.
Becoming AntiFragile
Are you ready to become AntiFragile? At a time when disruption, uncertainty, and challenge are amplified to extraordinary levels, understanding how to Become AntiFragile will help us answer the question 'How can we be better from this experience?' with honesty and humility. By Becoming AntiFragile, we can take effective action that makes a difference in our own lives and in the world at large. The start of this decade has seen unprecedented levels of disruption around the world. The climate change debate, bushfires in Australia, the political fall-out of Brexit in Europe, the US elections and most recently, a global pandemic - coronavirus. The full implications of each of these disruptions are still emerging, but we can be sure that the ripples will be felt for years to come. This book offers leaders practical guiding principles to: - Embrace change rather than resist it - Lean into challenge rather than avoid it - Learn to thrive when times get tough The future is more uncertain than ever. Many leaders are struggling. With this book you won't be one of them.
Change Makers
We've come some way in the fight for equality in the workplace, but we aren't finished yet. Join the women who are finding a powerful new way to lead. In Change Makers, expert leadership coach Katy Murray presents an actionable plan to expand your influence, step forward and make a difference at work. The book shares powerful habits that will reshape your brain and shift your behaviour. Learn how to clarify your purpose, increase your joy, and boost your energy, whilst also managing overwhelm and preventing burnout. Change Makers leads you through a personalized journey of self-discovery, with practical templates, exercises and coaching prompts to support your progress. Includes inspirational real-life examples of change-making women, including Lara Sheldrake of Found & Flourish, Davinia Tomlinson from rainchq, Naomi Evans from Everyday Racism and Lauren Currie OBE of UPFRONT. Uncover how to embody change, break down barriers, disrupt systems and co-create a more equitable world.
