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The Winding Path: A Poetic Journey by Betsy H Lambert

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https://www.amazon.com/Winding-Path-Poetic-Journey/dp/B0F5NGC7DK

Inspirational poetry exploring the joys and challenges of aging and awakening

Tapping into the Power Within: Your Journey to Empowered Success by Conrad D. Toner

Conradtonerauthor.com

https://www.amazon.com/Tapping-into-Power-Within-Empowered/dp/1779620608

Personal Development/Spirituality

Do you want more happiness, joy, fulfillment, love, and purpose in your life? You can have them if you learn to change your thoughts. In Tapping Into the Power Within, Conrad Toner will show you how to:

• Discover your unique magic

• Allow love to dominate every area of your life

• Become the CEO of your life

• Listen to God’s voice

• Overcome fear to move forward

Don’t let your life be stagnant any longer. Conrad can help you move from third to fifth dimension living, a journey from being a follower to someone who takes action and can see the bigger picture of what the Universe has available for all of us.

By following the wisdom in these pages, you will begin to improve your life immediately and drastically. You will understand the power of your thoughts, be in alignment with what you want, and be able to embrace and send out love. A better life awaits you, one that when you lay down for your final rest will allow you to know it was well-lived.

About the author

Conrad Toner has a burning desire to help people find balance in their lives. He’s dedicated to helping his clients break through the limiting beliefs that keep them from living a life filled with love, peace and joy.

Conrad’s clients and workshop participants experience “aha!” moments and use words like passionate, motivating and insightful when describing their time with him.

Conrad is a firm believer that success is a conscious choice. His life experience, education and training set him apart as a life coach, and it shows when he delivers his workshops, group coaching and personal one-on-one coaching.

His clients come from all walks of life, but the common trait they share is a desire to have a life coach who is authentic, a listener and has the training and experience to help them move forward in the fastest way possible.

Conrad is certified by the esteened coaching Organization “Six Advisors Academy” and is trained to use the Hartman Value Profile Life Coaching Assessment. He is a certified “Law Of Attraction” trainer and facilator trained by Michael Lousier (Author of “Law of Attraction” and a number of other books).

Conrad holds level 3 in Rekie (a Japanese technick for stress reduction that also promotes healing) and has a level 3 in Qigone, a traditional healing method that treduces stress.

He is a graduated of the University of New Brunswick with a degree in Interdisciplinary Leadership Philosophy and one of the co authors of “Unlock The Power Of You”

Max Martina on Mastering Adaptive Leadership for Complex Challenges in Modern Business

Cambridge-leadership.com

About the Guest(s):

Max Martina is an accomplished leader in the field of change leadership, currently serving as the President of Cambridge Leadership Associates, a prominent consultancy founded at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. With a robust background spanning over two decades in corporate management and startups, Max is also a partner at the executive advisory firm Nofsinger Group. His extensive consultancy expertise encompasses working with C-suite and board-level executives across both public and private sectors, with clients including major companies such as PepsiCo, IHG, Microsoft, Pfizer, Amgen, and Intel, along with organizations like the United Nations. Max has been featured in media outlets including CNN, NPR, and MSNBC and brings a wealth of knowledge to the realm of leadership consulting.

Episode Summary:

In this engaging episode of the Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes Max Martina, a distinguished leader in change leadership, to explore the current dynamics and the pressing need for adaptive leadership in today’s fast-evolving world. The conversation delves into the intricacies of adaptive leadership, contrasting traditional models and emphasizing the necessity for a flexible, behavior-focused approach to tackle complex issues within organizations. Listeners get an in-depth look at how leadership is evolving with the rapid rise of AI, economical upheavals, and global challenges.

Throughout the discussion, Voss and Martina highlight the notion that leadership is not synonymous with authority and that true leaders are those who practice and exhibit flexible behaviors suited to ever-changing environments. They explore the limitations of traditional leadership dogmas, such as trait theory, and the advantages of adaptive leadership, grounded in behavior and self-awareness. Martina shares insights into how executives can foster an environment that thrives amidst uncertainty, focusing on critical areas such as diagnostics, experimentation, and the shift from individual contributors to team-based leadership. This episode is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding modern leadership dynamics and how to apply these principles effectively.

Key Takeaways:

Adaptive leadership diverges from traditional theories, focusing on flexibility and behaviors over positions of authority.

The need for self-awareness and behavior change is critical for effective leadership, particularly amid today’s rapid technological advancements.

Adaptive leadership emphasizes diagnostics and experimentation in solving complex, adaptive problems that cannot be addressed by technical solutions alone.

Building organizational capacity involves shifting from a focus on individual execution to fostering a conducive environment that supports collective learning and problem-solving.

With AI driving unprecedented changes, the necessity for adaptive leadership has become more pronounced to keep up with the escalating rate of transformation.

Notable Quotes:

“Leadership isn’t about having authority; it’s about practicing certain behaviors regardless of your role or title.”

“We’re outpacing humanity’s ability to respond systemically to the complexity that exists, and the antidote is leadership.”

“Change isn’t hard, but adapting to the losses that change brings is what challenges us the most.”

“Successful leadership requires diagnostics – understanding the source of the problem and the stakeholders involved.”

“Organizations today need leaders who can not only solve problems but are curious enough to experiment and find new solutions.”

Unjust Gaggle of Gavels: Volume 1 by William Brooke Webb Jr.

https://www.amazon.com/Unjust-Gaggle-Gavels-William-Brooke-ebook/dp/B0G57T6L8V

When caution and conscience collide: the true crime story of Oklahoma’s medical industry allowed Dax Laboratories to destroy a whistleblower’s business and life.

Meet William Brooke Webb, Jr.: an ambitious entrepreneur in Oklahoma who built a successful medical reference laboratory (QSS Labs) to handle advanced blood testing for doctors. He was (and still is) good at what he does; as such, his business grew rapidly, serving multiple doctors’ offices and employing many, with over 50 employees under his direct management.

When a salesman for Henry Schein, Inc. shared in the business’s success, he grew closer to Webb. They worked together, profiting from the lab orders from QSS-and also began a friendship.

However, the appearance of a friendship or a symbiotic working relationship soon fell away when the truth came to light: the salesman and his wife had secretly created a competing lab (DAX Laboratories) and allegedly sabotaged QSS Labs by inflating reagent prices, spreading rumors of fraud, and steering doctors away under non-disclosure agreements.

William reported the unethical behavior at Henry Schein, Inc., but he wasn’t protected. Instead, he endured a years-long civil suit that negatively affected his life and business.

In Unjust Gaggle of Gavels, William Webb offers a tell-all cautionary tale that educates and informs regarding the litany of liabilities that were unleashed by Henry Schein, Inc. on its number one customer in the Oklahoma Market.

Meant for an audience of attorneys, physicians, business professionals, and students with a pre-law or higher education background, Unjust Gaggle of Gavels seeks to expose corruption in the medical world and provide a sense of empowerment to the victims under its thumb.

From Fear to Peace: Growing Spiritually as a Dementia Caregiver by Linda Knebel Pruden

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https://www.amazon.com/Fear-Peace-Spiritually-Dementia-Caregiver-ebook/dp/B0F7J3DJ3F

An instant #1 New Release in Dementia.

This spiritual growth book explores Linda Pruden’s experience as a dementia caregiver for her husband. Inspired by his own determination to find spiritual gifts embedded in the journey, her story provides encouragement for those living with a chronic illness and the people who love them.

“A powerful read for caregivers facing the journey of caring for someone with dementia. Her growth and faith over years of caring for Rob is an amazing blend of self-discovery and acceptance. An incredibly validating and relatable read.”

—Lisa M. Brown, MSW, LISW, caregiver services program coordinator for Lyngblomsten Community Services

When Linda’s husband, Rob, was diagnosed with dementia, he described it as a gift and an opportunity to grow spiritually. As things grew more difficult, Linda remembered these words and began her mission to live out his hopes.

Offering a fresh, positive outlook on serving as a dementia caregiver, From Fear to Peace is a reassuring road map for any faith-testing journey.

Linda Knebel Pruden is an author and national speaker residing in St. Paul, Minnesota. She received her master’s degree in speech/language pathology from Purdue University, and went on to write five books for teachers, as well as her award-winning memoir, Reflections on a Changing Family. Having grown through the experience of being a caretaker, it is now her passion to help others unbury their own truths and find beauty in painful times.

This book covers caring for dementia, but is also an essential read for . . .

people hoping for spiritual growth and peace,

those looking to effectively provide caregiver support, and

families needing a guide for walking in grace.

During the hardest of times, Linda’s words help readers to let go of expectations and hold tight to hope . . . it’s only then that we can move from fear to peace.

“Linda has created tools that will guide you through those darkest hours of transitions and fears. It is a story of empowerment and gratitude.”

—Kristin Burich, healing facilitator

About the author

Linda Knebel Pruden is an author and national speaker residing in St. Paul, Minnesota. She received her master’s degree in speech/language pathology from Purdue University, and went on to write five books for teachers, as well as her award-winning memoir, Reflections on a Changing Family. Having grown through the experience of being a caretaker, it is now her passion to help others unbury their own truths and find beauty in painful times.