Bryan Smeltzer (LiquidMind Press)
In The Visionary Leader, Bryan Smeltzer delivers a compelling exploration of what it means to lead with vision, purpose, and conviction. Drawing on the lives and legacies of transformative figures such as Steve Jobs, Jesus Christ, Albert Einstein, and Mahatma Gandhi, Smeltzer outlines the essential traits that define visionary leadership. He identifies 16 key principles—such as vision, faith, dedication, passion, and innovation—that distinguish extraordinary leaders from conventional ones. Through a series of focused chapters, each centered on...
Ms Bella St John ()
“You are not here to fix the world. You are here to feel joy.” These are the statements that open The Perceptive Heart by Ms. Bella St John, a gentle yet profound invitation to embrace change, loss, and inner transformation through subtle shifts in perception. Unlike conventional self-help books, it is crafted as a meditative work rich in stories, reflections, and prompts that encourage deep listening to the wisdom already within us. The book emphasizes that life’s most meaningful shifts occur not through force or effort but through quiet aware...
Judy McCutcheon (Advantage Books)
Unfiltered and Unapologetic: A Woman's Guide to Live, Love, and Lead with Boldness by Judy McCutcheon is a powerful and inspiring self-help guide encouraging women to embrace their authentic selves, live boldly, and pursue their dreams unapologetically. The book chronicles Judy’s journey from a challenging childhood in Tobago to becoming a successful entrepreneur and leader, while confronting social expectations, personal doubts, and life's inevitable setbacks. Through her stories, Judy advocates for self-love, forgiveness, integrity, and culti...
John W. Mitchell (Forbes Books)
Fire Your Hiring Habits by Dr. John W. Mitchell is a comprehensive guide to transforming modern workforce acquisition and retention strategies in response to the rapidly changing employment landscape. The book emphasizes that outdated hiring systems—based on traditional methods like static job postings, rigid requirements, and reliance on legacy recruitment channels—are no longer effective. Instead, Mitchell advocates for innovative, human-centered approaches that leverage technology, diversity, company culture, and new training models. He cove...
Anastasia Martin (Historium Press)
The Lost Chapters of Humanity on Earth by Anastasia Wilhelmina Martin is an ambitious exploration into the hidden and often overlooked aspects of Earth's history and human origins. The book compiles many alternative theories and speculative ideas, proposing that our understanding of history, evolution, and the universe may be incomplete or intentionally obscured. It suggests that ancient civilizations, extraterrestrial influences, cyclical resets, and hidden knowledge shape the narrative of humanity's past, present, and future. From genetic mem...
elisa stancil levine (She Writes Press)
This or Something Better: A Memoir of Resilience by Elisa Stancil Levine is a profoundly moving memoir that chronicles her journey through trauma, grit, and the pursuit of meaning. The story begins with her experiencing the devastating Sonoma Mountain wildfire in 2017, which threatened her home and forced a harrowing evacuation. This traumatic event awakens her long-suppressed memories of childhood, including her experiences of familial abuse, loss, and shame. Levine recounts her early years in Camino, California, where she endured emotional an...
John Reinhardt (John Reinhardt Book Design)
John Reinhardt's You're Shopping Me Crazy! taps into a universal experience: the maddening array of inconsiderate behaviors encountered during a seemingly simple trip to the store. Primarily focusing on grocery shopping, Reinhardt lays bare 101 instances of discourtesy, from aisle-blocking behemoths to checkout line invaders and parking lot pirates. What could be a relentless litany of complaints is instead a surprisingly relatable and often humorous exploration of modern-day shopping etiquette (or lack thereof). Reinhardt adopts a conversation...
Muraly Srinarayanathas (Forbes Books)
In Between Borders, Beyond Boundaries, Muraly Srinarayanathas explores the nuances of authentic business engagement in an increasingly globalized world. The book focuses on understanding local cultures and weaving them into business strategies through an innovative three-step EIA method: Embed, Interpret, and Act. Srinarayanathas draws on personal and professional experiences from living in eight countries, showcasing how cultural insights are instrumental in successfully navigating diverse business ecosystems. He articulates how local knowledg...
Michael L. Kaufman, MSW, PhD (Rowman & Littlefield)
In Doing Good and Doing Well, Michael L. Kaufman skillfully explores the intersection of altruism and leadership for helping professionals. Kaufman elucidates the core message that those in service-oriented careers possess inherent traits that resonate with their roles as helpers and equip them to ascend into leadership positions. This duality of purpose—doing good while thriving professionally—is the core message of this book. The book's organization mirrors Kaufman's guiding philosophy, combining personal narratives, historical context, and p...
QUANG X. PHAM (Forbes Books)
Underdog Nation chronicles Quang X. Pham's odyssey from being a war refugee in Vietnam to a successful biotech entrepreneur. The narrative begins with his family's escape from the fall of Saigon in 1975. It follows Pham through his formative years in America, where he develops a relentless underdog spirit. The plot highlights Pham's military service in the Marines, his transition to pharmaceutical sales, and ultimately, his founding of Cadrenal Therapeutics—pioneering a new anticoagulant drug intending to honor his father's legacy while address...
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