Design for Good

Design for Good
Author: John Cary
Publisher: Island Press
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1610917936

The book reveals a new understanding of the ways that design shapes our lives and gives professionals and interested citizens the tools to seek out and demand designs that dignify.

Everyone Deserves a Great Manager

Everyone Deserves a Great Manager
Author: Scott Jeffrey Miller
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2019-10-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1982112077

***A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER*** From the organizational experts at FranklinCovey, an essential guide to becoming the great manager every team deserves. A practical must-read, FranklinCovey’s Everyone Deserves a Great Manager is the essential guide for the millions of people all over the world making the challenging and rewarding leap to manager. Based on nearly a decade of research on what makes managers successful—and includes new ways of thinking, tips and techniques—this volume has been field-tested with hundreds of thousands of managers all over the world. Organized under four main roles every manager is expected to fill, Everyone Deserves a Great Manager focuses on how to lead yourself, people, teams, and change. Readers can start anywhere and go everywhere with this guide—depending on their current problem or time constraint. They can pick up a helpful tip in ten minutes or glean an entire skillset with deeper reading. The goal is for the busy manager to know what to do and how to do it without interrupting their regular workflow. Each role highlights the current, authentic problems managers face and briefly explores the limiting mindsets or common mistakes that led to those problems. With skill-based chapters that cover managerial skills like one-on-ones, giving feedback, delegating, hiring, building team culture, and leading remote teams, the book also includes more than thirty unique tools, such as a prep worksheets and a list of behavioral questions for your next interview. An approachable, engaging style using real-world stories, Everyone Deserves a Great Manager provides the blueprint for becoming the great manager every team deserves.

A Year of Living Kindly

A Year of Living Kindly
Author: Donna Cameron
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2018-09-25
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1631524801

2020 New York City Big Book Awards Winner in Self-Help: Motivational 2020 14th Annual National Indie Excellence Award-Winner in Self-Help Motivational 2019 IPPY Gold Medal Winner: Self Help 2019 Nautilius Book Awards Gold Winner in Personal Growth & Self-Help 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards: Gold Medal Winner in Motivational 2019 Readers’ Favorite Awards: Gold Medal Winner in Nonfiction Self-Help 2019 Eric Hoffer Award Winner: Self-Help 2019 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards: First Place in Self-Help 2019 Chanticleer I & I Book Awards for Instruction and Insight Finalist 2019 International Book Awards: Finalist, Self-Help: General 2019 Nancy Pearl Best Book Award: Finalist in Memoir 2019 Eric Hoffer Montaigne Medal: Finalist 2019 Foreword Indies Finalist: Adult Nonfiction—Self-Help Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018 Being kind is something most of us do when it’s easy and when it suits us. Being kind when we don’t feel like it, or when all of our buttons are being pushed, is hard. But that’s also when it’s most needed; that’s when it can defuse anger and even violence, when it can restore civility in our personal and virtual interactions. Kindness has the power to profoundly change our relationships with other people and with ourselves. It can, in fact, change the world. In A Year of Living Kindly—using stories, observation, humor, and summaries of expert research—Donna Cameron shares her experience committing to 365 days of practicing kindness. She presents compelling research into the myriad benefits of kindness, including health, wealth, longevity, improved relationships, and personal and business success. She explores what a kind life entails, and what gets in the way of it. And she provides practical and experiential suggestions for how each of us can strengthen our kindness muscle so choosing a life of kindness becomes ever easier and more natural. An inspiring, practical guide that can help any reader make a commitment to kindness, A Year of Living Kindly shines a light on how we can create a better, safer, and more just world—and how you can be part of that transformation.

The Gift of Maybe

The Gift of Maybe
Author: Allison Carmen
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2014-11-04
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 069815603X

Maybe: A simple yet powerful mindset for coping with stress and worry Allison Carmen spent many years fighting a powerful addiction. It wasn’t drugs, alcohol or fame. It was an addiction to certainty. If she didn’t know what the future would bring – and who does? – she felt anxious and afraid. This decades-long struggle followed her through college, marriage, parenthood, and a successful law career. While everything seemed fine from the outside, Allison was in a constant battle that was unwinnable, sapping her energy, attention, and spirit. Until the day she discovered The Gift of Maybe. Maybe is a simple yet powerful philosophy that has not only transformed Allison’s life but also those of her numerous clients, readers of her books, and podcast listeners. The message is this: In the face of uncertainty, Maybe opens your mind and heart. It creates a little space for hope. It allows you to take a deep breath, stay in the present, and forge your own path. Many things in life are beyond our control, but the mindset of Maybe presents a simple, powerful way to stay connected to what’s possible, and work to make it happen. It is just one change of perspective, but Maybe it changes everything!

Living Life to the Fullest with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Living Life to the Fullest with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Author: Pt Kevin Muldowney
Publisher:
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2015-07-17
Genre: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
ISBN: 9781478758884

"This book was written to teach people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) how to systematically progress through an exercise program to allow their muscles to support many joint subluxations commonly associated with this genetic disorder. This will allow people living wih EDS to have less pain throughout their body."--Back cover.

Educating with Passion and Purpose

Educating with Passion and Purpose
Author: Meredith Matson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2023-04-26
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1119893631

Stay engaged with your purpose to better serve your students—and yourself In an era of sky-high burnout, Educating with Passion and Purpose gives veteran educators everything they need to thrive in their profession. This book will help you avoid the disenchantment and frustration that can come from doing the difficult work of K-12 education. You are in this field because you want to make a difference, but you often lack the support you need to do that amid overwhelming demands. Experienced educators themselves, authors Meredith Matson and Rebekah Shoaf speak the truth about what today’s teachers confront—and how you can navigate the changing landscape to face the challenges and opportunities we encounter. Inside, you’ll find frequent opportunities for self-reflection on the topics that matter most to educators, including race, privilege, wellbeing, mentorship, and how to rise to the social–emotional demands that teaching asks. At a time when many teachers are leaving the field within the first years of their careers, Educating with Passion and Purpose offers you a way forward, so you can nurture your students and professional self. Gain perspective on why you teach and what matters most to you in your career Explore how race and identity impact interactions in your classroom Learn practical strategies for protecting your social and emotional energy and seeking help Find a new sense of inspiration in your teaching practice with hands-on activities and tools This book is perfect for educators with three or more years of experience. It also offers crucial insights for pre-service educators, staff developers, and experienced teachers looking for ways to avoid career burnout and other pitfalls traditional teacher-training programs did not prepare them.

Just Dandy

Just Dandy
Author: Sandra Swenson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2020-11-24
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1616498838

Through her child’s addiction, a divorce, beginning a career at sixty, caring for aging parents, and facing her own old age alone, Sandra Swenson shares her heartache and her journey of courage, resiliency, and acceptance, inspiring us to believe that no matter what comes our way, it is possible to say we’re “just dandy” and (usually) mean it. In the pages of Just Dandy: Living with Heartache and Wishes, Sandra shares her pain and struggles, strength and determination, as crises continue to unravel her world in unexpected ways. A voice for parents of children suffering with the disease of addiction, Sandra puts their thoughts and feelings into words in this inspiring book—bringing hope, perspective, sanity and empowerment to moms everywhere.

Embracing Imperfections

Embracing Imperfections
Author: Lian Wai Bee
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2024-08-28
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

In “Embracing Imperfections” author Lian Wai Bee invites readers into the courageous journeys of women who have faced profound challenges with resilience and determination. Through poignant real-life stories, Wai Bee sheds light on the societal pressures, personal setbacks, and mental health crises that often silence women’s voices. From the neuro-divergent artist daughter, breaking barriers of misconception, to the neglected daughter finding her way through depression, each narrative illustrates the challenges of womanhood. The chapters in the book explore overcoming imposter syndrome, cultivating self-compassion, and navigating life transitions with confidence. Through it all, the book advocates for setting boundaries, embracing imperfections, and fostering body positivity for women of all ages. “Embracing Imperfections is a compelling call to action for diversity, equity, and inclusion. It empowers women to find their voices, assert themselves authentically, and build supportive networks. With practical insights and heartfelt storytelling, Wai Bee champions the journey towards self-discovery, empowerment and challenging Asian culture norms that prioritise boys over girls. This book ensures that every woman’s story is heard and celebrated, breaking the silence and paving way for a more inclusive and gender equitable world.

Conscious (R)Evolution, Humanity, Insanity, and the Planet

Conscious (R)Evolution, Humanity, Insanity, and the Planet
Author: Michael Anthony
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2024-01-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

In Conscious (R)Evolution, Humanity, Insanity, and the Planet, the author brings together two powerful insights: that all life on this planet is interconnected, and that humanity’s current path of consumerism and industrialization is leading to catastrophe. From deforestation to pollution, we are damaging the very environment that sustains us. This book asks us to stop and consider the bigger picture: as an intelligent species, why would we willingly destroy the planet that gave us life? With urgency and clarity, the author calls for a new way of living, one that recognizes our place in the natural world and uses our intelligence to create a better future for all.