Be the Change(maker)

Be the Change(maker)
Author: Kara Exner
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2020-10-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1525562649

Are you a changemaker? Many people are drawn to make positive change in the world, but feel daunted by the legends of iconic activists like Mother Teresa or Nelson Mandela. By considering how everyday people make a difference in their own communities or workplaces, we can find an approach that is relatable and attainable. Based on research and interviews with nearly fifty people devoted to making a positive difference, this book explores the mindsets that everyday changemakers have in common: how they perceive themselves, how they relate to others, and how they are oriented to action. Straight forward, accessible, and digestible, this book provides readers with helpful guidance and tips, inspiring words from the changemakers themselves, and reflective questions designed to spur insights and action. This book offers bright spots, helps new changemakers start small or go big, and encourages stalled changemakers to get their spark back and keep going. Most importantly, it reminds us that everyday people can make an extraordinary difference in the world.

The Changemaker Ripple Effect

The Changemaker Ripple Effect
Author: Sarah Boxx
Publisher:
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2016-07-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9781535292979

Do you believe that real, significant change in our world is possible?Do you ache to 'turn off' the negativity we are constantly being bombarded with and reconnect with a dream that will transform the lives of others?Then The Changemaker Ripple Effect is for you..."This inspirational, positive book was a delight to read, and provides the reader stories of other's success, and tools to begin to create positive change in their own lives and the lives of those around them, creating a ripple effect from their actions."-Kathleen Sandoval, First Lady of NevadaThis book shares the stories of some remarkable people who've overcome challenges and uncertainty to change lives. Inside you'll meet:Ian, a businessman and entrepreneur, who for the past 25 years devoted his life to volunteering and improving the conditions and resources for children and youth.A young man named Julian, who overcame early life challenges that led him to California, where he built a movement for musicians.Michelle, who is a triathlete, advocate for exploited children and international human resource consultant.Gerard and Stacey, a French documentary filmmaker and a U.S. social justice champion, who joined forces for hope.A woman name Cherie, who grew a small nonprofit organization into a regional force for change and a platform for addressing poverty.Ten of the key characteristics they share can be possessed or developed by anyone-giving each of us the potential to become everyday heroes in our own areas of the world.The author has committed proceeds from the book to benefit the Food Bank of Northern Nevada (FBNN), setting the audacious goal of writing the FBNN a $100,000 check.Begin your journey to becoming a changemaker by scrolling up and buying your copy now! Each book purchase means 16 meals for a man, woman, or child...More advance praise for The Changemaker Ripple Effect:"One of my passions is helping people to fulfill their potential. In fact, I believe that the greatest gift you can give to the people you love, and those you lead, is to fulfill your potential so that you can show them how to fulfill theirs. If this book doesn't inspire you to reach deeper to achieve your full potential, I'm not sure what will. Sarah has written a compelling book that shares the stories of other real-life people to motivate us to live up to our potential and be a force for positive change in the world. Her book is one of those that will endure, impacting our world and inspiring changemakers for years to come, and I hope that includes you."-Hal Elrod, #1 international bestselling author of The Miracle Morning"You continue to be an inspiration and testament of the power and impact a single person can make in changing the lives of those people most in need. This book is just so timely Sarah, the world needs your words right now."-Susan Gomez, CEO of Anima Nonprofit Solutions and President of Inland Empire Community Collaborative

Change Maker

Change Maker
Author: Rebecca Austill-Clausen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2016-09-13
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1631521292

When She Discovered That She Could Communicate with Her Dead Brother, a World She Never Imagined Opened Up... BOOK OF THE YEAR FINALIST, Foreword Reviews: Body, Mind & Spirit Rebecca Austill-Clausen had no psychic or spiritual experience when she discovered her ability to communicate with her deceased brother. Doubting her sanity, and fearing she would lose the respect and support of her colleagues and her family, she struggled to mesh her spiritual awakening with the practical everyday world. But she knew she had to find a way... Change Maker was written for: Anyone who has lost a loved one New age explorers of multiple realities of existence Those who want to believe we live for eternity Practitioners of energy healing modalities such as Reiki and meditation Those interested in true after-death communication experiences Some of the many topics that Change Maker explores include grief and loss, after-death communication, shamanism, crystal energy, automatic writing, spirit guide communication, past lives, self-doubt—even adventures with the fairy realm. It offers tools to help readers successfully communicate with the spirit world in ways that are safe and effective. In this book you will discover: How someone with no psychic or spiritual experience discovered she could communicate with her deceased brother Suggestions and advice to illuminate the readers’ own spiritual journey Multiple validations that demonstrate the after-life is real and accessible to all Hundreds of related self-discovery books, organizations, and resources organized by chapter that help broaden the reader’s awareness of life Each chapter of Change Maker includes an original black-and-white illustration by Micki McAllister, and ends with an “Illumination”—guidance, suggestions, encouragement, and inspiration for readers who wish to pursue their own spiritual journey. Order your copy today and enjoy the best of memoir, self-help, new-age philosophy, and inspiration.

Managing Cultural Differences

Managing Cultural Differences
Author: Robert T. Moran
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 585
Release: 2011
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1856179230

This new eighth edition provides a leading edge text that provides insight for interacting with other cultures, working on cross-cultural teams and provides a framework for building long-lasting relationships in a diverse global business environment.

A Smart Girl's Guide: Making a Difference

A Smart Girl's Guide: Making a Difference
Author: Melissa Seymour
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2020-08-24
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 168337164X

Girls have the power to make a difference, whether that's in their own lives, their community, or even the world! But it can be confusing to know where to start. From protecting our planet to helping animals to saying hello to someone who seems lonely, this book offers young readers lots of ideas -- big and small -- on how to spark change. The quizzes, tips, and inspiration from other girls will help her identify her talents, skills, and the causes she cares about most. Then she can find ways to take action and become a change-maker!

Becoming a Changemaker

Becoming a Changemaker
Author: Alex Budak
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2022-09-13
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1538707780

“The tools you need to step up, play bigger and increase your impact.” —New York Times Bestselling Author Liz Wiseman Hailed by CNBC as a “top 5 non-fiction book everyone should be reading about work,” Becoming a Changemaker is a call to action, showing how leading change from where you are can transform your career, community and even the world. Alex Budak, a celebrated UC Berkeley faculty member, distills the essence of successful changemakers in this accessible guide, unveiling the essential mindsets and leadership skills needed to spark change and create impact across roles, sectors, and hierarchies. Through a powerful blend of data-driven insights and diverse, relatable case studies, Budak builds a compelling case, one that frames being a changemaker as an inclusive, aspirational identity for everyone. Inspired by the lessons and philosophies from Budak’s wildly popular course of the same name, which he created at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, Becoming a Changemaker will show you how to: Develop your own unique voice as a changemaker, to lead effectively, empathetically, and authentically in any setting. Transform setbacks into stepping stones and uncover the art and science of turning failures into powerful catalysts for growth and innovation Influence without authority to inspire and mobilize others towards your vision – even when you're not in charge. Create a sustainable action plan to turn your aspirations for change into reality with the Changemaker Canvas tool and its tangible, manageable steps. Pursue Your Purpose and learn to harness your individual strengths and passions to drive meaningful change from wherever you are, in a way that’s true to who you are. To begin leading change, you don’t need a fancy title, or a perfectly polished idea. But you do need to start. This book is your first step.

Becoming an Everyday Changemaker

Becoming an Everyday Changemaker
Author: Alex Shevrin Venet
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2024-04-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1003861547

Educators with a vision for more equitable, caring schools often struggle with where to begin. I’m just one teacher, where can I start to make change? Is it even possible? How do I do this within current constraints? In this new book, bestselling author Alex Shevrin Venet empowers everyday changemakers by showing how equity-centered trauma-informed practices can guide our approach to school change. Unlike other books on social justice, this powerful resource doesn’t tell you which changes to implement; instead, it focuses on helping you develop the skills, strategies, and tools for making change meaningful and effective. Topics include change opportunities and why trauma makes change harder; skills for navigating the change journey such as building relationships, working from strengths, and navigating many streams of information; and sustainable structures for lasting change. Throughout, there are reflection questions to use as conversation-starters with fellow changemakers, as well as Rest Stops so you can pause and process what you are thinking about and learning. This book will help you start your change journey now, putting you and your students on the path to equity, justice, and healing.

Reimagine Inclusion

Reimagine Inclusion
Author: Mita Mallick
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2023-10-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1394177097

WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER NATIONAL BESTSELLER Reimagining what inclusion can look like in our organizations starts with understanding why these 13 DEI myths are not true—with practical and effective strategies for implementing transformative inclusivity. In Reimagine Inclusion, veteran DEI leader Mita Mallick debunks 13 myths that hold us back from transforming our workplaces. She delivers powerful storytelling combined with practical and hands on ways for us to be more inclusive leaders. She teaches us that when we show up as more inclusive leaders, we have the power to change our organizations, ultimately creating a ripple effect across our ecosystem. You’ll learn: How to understand, confront, and mitigate your own biases as you commit to do the work that starts with yourself. How to coach future leaders and to be intentional about how you lead in your organization—both in public and behind closed doors. To become an active participant in building your workplace’s culture. Reimagine Inclusion walks you through how to: understand the leader’s journey in your organization, interrupt bias at every key decision point, and transform your organization’s systems, processes, and policies to improve inclusivity at every level. This is a must have resource for managers and executives, founders and CEOs. Reimagine Inclusion is for anyone with a stake in building more inclusive, empathetic and resilient organizations, where each and every one of us can thrive.

The Canary Code

The Canary Code
Author: Ludmila N. Praslova
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2024-04-23
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1523005858

The Canary Code is a groundbreaking framework for intersectional inclusion and belonging at work that embraces human cognitive, emotional, and neurobiological differences-neurodiversity. Exclusion robs people of opportunities, and it robs organizations of talent. In the long run, exclusionary systems are lose-lose. How do we build win-win organizational systems? From a member of the Thinkers50 2024 Radar cohort of global management thinkers most likely to impact workplaces and the first person to have written for Harvard Business Review from an autistic perspective comes The Canary Code—a guide to win-win workplaces. Healthy systems that support talent most impacted by organizational ills—canaries in the coal mine—support everyone. This groundbreaking framework for holistic, intersectional inclusion and belonging at work embraces the fullness of human neurobiological differences neurodiversity. It challenges the common practice of breaking people to fit systems and outlines how organizations can welcome talent with a wide range social, cognitive, emotional, physical and sensory styles, creating a talent-rich future of work. Currently, despite their skills and work ethics, members of ADHD, autism, Tourette Syndrome, learning differences, and related communities face drastic barriers to hiring and advancement. In the U.S., 30-40% of neurodivergent people and 85% of autistic college graduates struggle with unemployment. Like canaries in the mine, they are impacted by issues that ultimately harm everyone. Lack of flexibility, transparency, and psychological safety excludes neurodivergent, disabled, and multiply marginalized talent and leaves most employees stressed and disengaged. This cutting-edge book helps board members, CEOs, human resources and DEI leaders, managers, and consultants design neuroinclusive and thriving workplaces where everyone can do their best work. It is backed up by case studies of pioneering organizations, academic research, and the author's decades of experience spanning the factory floor, university classrooms, boardrooms, and global diversity leadership. Human stories help readers experience organizational life through the eyes of neurodivergent people.“br/> Autistic and multiply neurodivergent organizational psychologist, Ludmila N. Praslova, PhD., offers a comprehensive blueprint for building neuroinclusive workplaces. Embedding the 6 Canary Code principles across the talent cycle can unlock human thriving and productivity: Participation Outcome focus Flexibility Organizational justice Transparency Valid Measurement This unique book combines the lived experience with academic rigor, innovative thought leadership, and lively, accessible writing. To support different types of readers, academic, applied, and lived experience content is clearly identified, helping readers choose their own adventure.