Small is Powerful

Small is Powerful
Author: Adam Lent
Publisher: Unbound Publishing
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2016-06-30
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1783521236

Humanity started small. Where did we get the idea big is better? The establishment promote big business, big government or big culture, more often than not, all three. In Small is Powerful Adam Lent reveals how our faith in big was manufactured in the 1900s – by a group of powerful business leaders, politicians and thinkers –and gripped the collective imagination throughout the twentieth century. But the notion that vast concentrations of power should reside in the state, in corporations, or the church has failed to create a stable, fairer world. In Small is Powerful, Lent challenges this failure of imagination and asks us to consider a world where ownership, power and resources are dispersed on a smaller scale, in way that is better for everyone. He explores the roots of the 'small revolution' in the 1970s, and demonstrates how, contrary to received wisdom, this movement is intensifying today. Millions are setting up their own small businesses; political and social change is increasingly delivered by grassroots initiatives; and people are making their own decisions about how to live their lives. Small is Powerful delivers an informed and impassioned plea to stand up and fight for the fairer, wealthier and more stable world we want. It is an impassioned plea for 'smallists' everywhere to stand up and be counted.

The Power of Small

The Power of Small
Author: Aisling Leonard-Curtin
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2020-07-28
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1250248752

Tiny changes to transform your life We’ve all set out to change our lives with big plans, bold ideas, and brilliant ambitions. And too often those resolutions and plans have lasted for a day or two before real life swoops in and we are back to normal. Or, perhaps even more frequently, we find ourselves so overwhelmed with life that we feel utterly powerless to even attempt to change anything. The Power of Small offers a way forward. Instead of pushing for large, dramatic changes, Aisling and Trish Leonard-Curtin help readers make small, manageable changes in their lives. Everyday decisions pile up to create transformation. Instead of being daunted by your goals and dreams or paralyzed by the business of life, The Power of Small will help you take the practical, approachable steps that will change your life, even if you feel completely stuck or defeated. As practicing psychologists, Aisling and Trish know first-hand the power of the techniques outlined in The Power of Small and have based their writing on numerous case studies and the latest psychological research. Emphasizing self-compassion and real, actionable steps, The Power of Small will empower you to make big changes in your life—one small step at a time.

Handwritten Notes: Learn How a Small, Powerful Act Can Enrich Your Life

Handwritten Notes: Learn How a Small, Powerful Act Can Enrich Your Life
Author: Carrie Pierce
Publisher: Hiccup Press
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2022-10-12
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

“Carrie Pierce, in her engaging and informative Handwritten Notes, has reawakened in me that joy of taking time to do that little extra that can make such a difference in improving personal relationships at home and at work. I highly recommend her book.” —Charles Levin, #1 Bestselling Author of the NOT SO DEAD Series “The book is far more than another ‘how to write’ guide, but a social survey of the handwritten note’s impact, potential, and inspirational results. HandwrittenNotes represents a promise, an opportunity, and a return to basics.” —Midwest Book Review When was the last time you hand-wrote a note to someone? Are you tired of feeling disconnected in a world dominated by technology? Do you long for the joy of human connection but don't know where to start? Well, have we got a solution for you! Introducing "Noteology: The Power of Handwritten Notes," the book that will revolutionize the way you communicate and connect with others. Written by leadership coach and distinguished noteologist, Carrie Pierce, this book is your guide to the world of handwritten notes and how they can enrich your life and boost your business success. With over 10,000 notes written by hand, Pierce is an expert in the field and shares her passion for the power of note writing with practical tips and inspiring examples. This book will not only teach you the science behind the power of a small, yet effective act, but it will also reveal the numerous benefits of this ritual and provide you with strategies for achieving maximum impact. And the benefits are numerous! From improving personal relationships to achieving business goals, note writing is a proven way to make a difference in your life and the lives of those around you. Plus, it's a fantastic way to teach kids important life skills and combat the chronic self-focus of social media and screen addiction. So why wait? Dive into the world of note writing and start experiencing the joy of human connection. Order your copy of "Noteology: The Power of Handwritten Notes" today!

Love Is Powerful

Love Is Powerful
Author: Heather Dean Brewer
Publisher: Candlewick
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536201995

A little girl carries a big message—and finds it thrillingly amplified by the rallying crowd around her—in an empowering story for the youngest of activists. Mari raised her sign for everyone to see. Even though she was small and the crowd was very big, and she didn’t think anyone would hear, she yelled out. Mari is getting ready to make a sign with crayon as the streets below her fill up with people. “What are we making, Mama?” she asks. “A message for the world,” Mama says. “How will the whole world hear?” Mari wonders. “They’ll hear,” says Mama, “because love is powerful.” Inspired by a girl who participated in the January 2017 Women’s March in New York City, Heather Dean Brewer’s simple and uplifting story, delightfully illustrated by LeUyen Pham, is a reminder of what young people can do to promote change and equality at a time when our country is divided by politics, race, gender, and religion.

The Very Little but Very Powerful Book on Closing

The Very Little but Very Powerful Book on Closing
Author: Jeffrey Gitomer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2015-12-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118986520

A leading authority on sales and customer service reveals how to close the deal on your terms. This powerful book shows you new perspectives on closing that builds relationships, creates partnerships, and allows you to win your price on your terms. The Very Little But Very Powerful Book on Closing is a great tool to help you ask effective closing questions, create urgency, and find your winning formula. With this book as your guide, you’ll master closing the sale in just five steps. • Packed with insights grounded in real world experience from the bestselling author of The Sales Bible and The Little Book of Leadership • Contains essential advice from the leading authority in sales and customer service • Teaches you how to ask the right questions to close the sale

The Power of Small

The Power of Small
Author: Linda Kaplan Thaler
Publisher: Inspired Living
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2009
Genre: Life
ISBN: 9781741758962

From the compliment you give your partner at the end of the day to the hasty thank you note you dashed out to your childhood friend; from the quick once-over glance you give an email before clicking send, to remembering a client's special moment - little acts go a long way and can make such a difference to so many lives (including your own). Covering everything from dating and relationships, to career success, Thaler and Koval show how our smallest actions and gestures can have a huge impact. Written in the same entertaining, funny yet insightful style as The Power of Nice, their previous book, which reached 150,000 sales in the US alone, The Power of Small shows the impact little things have at work and at home, in our careers and personal lives. Told through the authors' own experiences, as well as those whose lives have been transformed by seemingly insignificant acts, readers see how we can harness the power of small to improve our lives.

The Progress Principle

The Progress Principle
Author: Teresa Amabile
Publisher: Harvard Business Press
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2011-07-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1422142736

What really sets the best managers above the rest? It’s their power to build a cadre of employees who have great inner work lives—consistently positive emotions; strong motivation; and favorable perceptions of the organization, their work, and their colleagues. The worst managers undermine inner work life, often unwittingly. As Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer explain in The Progress Principle, seemingly mundane workday events can make or break employees’ inner work lives. But it’s forward momentum in meaningful work—progress—that creates the best inner work lives. Through rigorous analysis of nearly 12,000 diary entries provided by 238 employees in 7 companies, the authors explain how managers can foster progress and enhance inner work life every day. The book shows how to remove obstacles to progress, including meaningless tasks and toxic relationships. It also explains how to activate two forces that enable progress: (1) catalysts—events that directly facilitate project work, such as clear goals and autonomy—and (2) nourishers—interpersonal events that uplift workers, including encouragement and demonstrations of respect and collegiality. Brimming with honest examples from the companies studied, The Progress Principle equips aspiring and seasoned leaders alike with the insights they need to maximize their people’s performance.

The Super-lawyers

The Super-lawyers
Author: Joseph C. Goulden
Publisher:
Total Pages: 424
Release: 1972
Genre: Law firms
ISBN:

A report on outstanding lawyers, law firms and their influence in the nation's capital, based on numerous personal interviews.

The Politics of Small Things

The Politics of Small Things
Author: Jeffrey C. Goldfarb
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2008-11-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0226301117

Political change doesn’t always begin with a bang; it often starts with just a whisper. From the discussions around kitchen tables that led to the dismantling of the Soviet bloc to the more recent emergence of Internet initiatives like MoveOn.org and Redeem the Vote that are revolutionizing the American political landscape, consequential political life develops in small spaces where dialogue generates political power. In The Politics of Small Things, Jeffrey Goldfarb provides an innovative way for understanding politics, a way of appreciating the significance of politics at the micro level by comparatively analyzing key turning points and institutions in recent history. He presents a sociology of human interactions that lead from small to large: dissent around the old Soviet bloc; life on the streets in Warsaw, Prague, and Bucharest in 1989; the network of terror that spawned 9/11; and the religious and Internet mobilizations that transformed the 2004 presidential election, to name a few. In such pivotal moments, he masterfully shows, political autonomy can be generated, presenting alternatives to the big politics of the global stage and the dominant narratives of terrorism, antiterrorism, and globalization.

Home After Dark: A Novel

Home After Dark: A Novel
Author: David Small
Publisher: Liveright Publishing
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2018-09-11
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1631493361

“Among the most masterful storytellers alive today” (Gene Luen Yang), “few creators mine the pathos of a dark midcentury childhood like Small” (Washington Post). Since the publication of Stitches a decade ago, David Small has emerged as one of the seminal authors in the genre of graphic literature. Here, in Home After Dark, a Boston Globe Best Book of 2018, Small provides a “painfully honest” and “haunting work of unfolding surprise” (Jules Feiffer) that renders the brutality of adolescence in the 1950s. Through “gorgeous and expressive drawings” (Roz Chast), Small “recaptures the inchoate chaos of youth” (Jack Gantos), telling the story of thirteen- year- old Russell Pruitt, who, abandoned by his mother, follows his father to the sun- splashed land of California in search of a dream. Suddenly forced to fend for himself, Russell struggles to survive in Marshfield, a dilapidated town haunted by a sadistic animal killer and a ring of malicious boys. Eerily foreboding yet filled with uncanny psychological insights and stray glimmers of hope, Home After Dark confirms Small’s place as a modern master of graphic fiction.