Sherry McAllister (Forbes Books)
Adjusted Reality by Dr. Sherry McAllister is a groundbreaking work that offers a transformative vision of health, grounded in chiropractic philosophy and the concept of “whole-being” care, which views humans as integrated systems rather than collections of isolated symptoms. Structured around seven foundational pillars (Investment, Replenishment, Nourishment, Movement, Adjustment, Contentment, and Revitalizement), the book critiques the profit-driven practices of conventional medicine and the healing techniques that focus on symptoms and draws...
Rob Douk (Forbes Books)
Dr. Rob Douk’s The Art and Science of Well-Being presents a transformative holistic framework called “neurobiotheology”, which integrates neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and spiritual intelligence to redefine wellness as wholeness rather than perfection. Organized around nine dimensions across three realms (mind: intellectual, creative, financial; body: occupational, physical, environmental; spirit: spiritual, emotional, social), the book refines Douk's extraordinary personal journey, from infant refugee fleeing Cambodia’s killing fields t...
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John William Wright II (Forbes Books)
Recruiting to Retain by John William Wright II presents a counterintuitive and utterly refreshing methodology for talent acquisition in the financial services industry. As managing partner of Northwestern Mutual, Wright challenged the industry’s high-turnover culture by advocating for deliberate, relationship-based selection over volume-driven recruiting. The book details his firm's meticulous process, from initial in-depth interviews exploring the personal histories of the candidates to reverse interviews, scientific assessments, and offer din...
Spyros Papapetropoulos (Advantage Books)
Mind Odyssey by neurologist and biopharmaceutical executive Spyros Papapetropoulos presents a neuroscience-grounded framework for navigating professional life through three interconnected principles: purpose, balance, and fulfillment. Drawing on Homer’s Odyssey as an extended metaphor, Papapetropoulos argues that like Odysseus sailing toward Ithaca, professionals need a clear “why,” understood as purpose, the emotional equilibrium to weather storms (balance), and a sustainable sense of contentment (fulfillment) rather than chasing fleeting happ...
Rodney C. Adkins (Forbes Books)
In Curiosity Redefines the Limits, Rodney C. Adkins chronicles his remarkable journey from a premature birth in 1950s Miami to becoming IBM's senior vice president overseeing global systems and technology. Structured in six thematic sections, the memoir traces his evolution through childhood curiosity and martial arts discipline, his formative college years at Rollins and Georgia Tech, including founding a Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity chapter, his thirty-three-year IBM career navigating PCs, UNIX systems, and corporate transformation, and his int...
Rob Douk (Forbes Books)
Dr. Rob Douk's The Fearless Socialpreneur tells the story of his remarkable journey from being born in a Cambodian labor camp during the Khmer Rouge genocide to becoming a successful entrepreneur who builds businesses with social purpose as the driving force. The book presents a dual framework for meaningful success: five foundational “F’s” for balanced living (Faith, Family, Firm Commitment, Fitness, and Fellowship) followed by five business “P’s” (Passion, Purpose, Plan of Action, PRIME status, and Paying it Forward). Douk writes about his fa...
Lawrence Rosenberg (Forbes Books)
From Vision to Vitality by Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg is a blueprint for transforming healthcare organizations through visionary leadership, innovation, and a human-centered approach. In this book, the author presents practical strategies, leadership principles, and real-world examples from his career, ranging from managing complex surgical cases to leading large-scale healthcare reforms. The book underlines some important themes such as values-driven leadership, the importance of courage and humility, building a culture of continuous improvement,...
Donald Harold Young (Hugh House Press)
In Finding God in Vegas, Donald Harold Young chronicles his spiritual odyssey and shares the wonderful, inspiring story of his spiritual awakening. In this book, you will discover the portrait of a pharmaceutical executive, a man living the life that many people envy. He is financially comfortable and healthy, but beneath the seemingly successful life lies an emptiness that eats him from within. Having embraced the false idea that happiness lies in material things, he quickly becomes disillusioned. Don struggles with identity and sexuality, and...
Benjamin Douglas (Advantage Books)
Mediocre to Meaningful by Benjamin Douglas is a compelling business parable that chronicles the transformation of a struggling manufacturing plant, Golden Fields’ La Vista, through intentional leadership, employee engagement, and a focus on purpose. The story follows Peter, an HR director, who takes on the challenge of turning around a plant plagued by disengagement, outdated processes, and poor communication. Through his strategic listening tours, genuine connection with employees, and implementation of core principles—people, process, an...
Ray Keating (Keating Reports LLC)
1950s Sci-Fi: A Fresh Look at 12 Hollywood Classics by Raymond Keating delivers a captivating, nuanced exploration of a critical era in American science-fiction cinema. Keating’s essays examine films like Destination Moon, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Forbidden Planet, exploring their thematic depth, stylistic innovations, and cultural significance. For instance, his analysis of Destination Moon focuses on its pioneering role in hard science fiction, underlining scientific realism and private enterprise, re...
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