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The Promises of Giants is an exploration of the practices and behaviours that define transformational leadership. It is a challenge, not only to those in named positions of power but to anyone who aspires to make a difference in their environment. A challenge to act decisively to influence the world in a positive way. From socio-political chaos and workplace disruption to the climate change crisis, we have never needed people with the skill and will to collaborate to create a better world more than now.

Brought to you by Penguin. How often do you interrupt? How often do people interrupt you? Can you remember the last time someone listened to you all the way through your thinking? In her new book, Nancy Kline, bestselling author of Time To Think, makes this radical proposal: 'I won't Interrupt...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the longtime CEO and chairman of Starbucks, a bold, dramatic work about the new responsibilities that leaders, businesses, and citizens share in American society today—as viewed through the intimate lens of one man’s life and work. What do we owe one...

Leadership is leadership, no matter where you go or what you do. Yet sometimes life can be difficult, and even the most seasoned leaders can find themselves in need of encouragement. In Life Promises for Leaders, motivational teacher and trainer Zig Ziglar provides a collection of inspirational readings and Bible promises to encourage strong leadership in families, in friendships, at work, with finances, and at church. Filled with easily applicable Bible verses, reflective questions, and inspiring readings, Life Promises for Leaders is the perfect daily encouragement for all those looking to reach their potential.

The instant New York Times bestseller. From Microsoft's president and one of the tech industry's broadest thinkers, a frank and thoughtful reckoning with how to balance enormous promise and existential risk as the digitization of everything accelerates. “A colorful and insightful insiders’...

In this fascinating library, visionary, scholar, and beloved Nightingale-Conant author Gregg Braden shares the life-changing discoveries that led him from a successful career in aerospace and defense to an extensive life study of the most sacred and honored traditions of humankind and their impact on us today in ways we are only beginning to understand. Weaving state-of-the-art research with his extensive knowledge of ancient texts, Gregg crosses the traditional boundaries of science and spirituality to offer meaningful solutions to the challenges of our time. This definitive collection is a must for all dedicated seekers of spirit, truth, and understanding.

The riveting New York Times bestseller about a social entrepreneur and nonprofit founder who built more than 250 schools around the world—and the steps anyone can take to lead a purpose-driven life. Adam Braun began working summers at hedge funds when he was just sixteen years old, sprinting...

We all make promises to ourselves. But only a handful of us are able to follow through on those promises. Why? Because we never learned how... making and achieving personal goals is not a skill taught in school or covered on-the-job training. But now popular author and motivational speaker John Powers provides a roadmap to keeping those private commitments.

Ann Armbrecht describes her journeys to herb collection sites, farms, and factories in North America, Europe, and India to tell the stories of the people and places behind the bottles of herbal products on grocery store shelves. The Business of Botanicals is the first resource of its kind for listeners who wish to take the extra step in curating ethically sourced products.

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping what is possible across every sector—and public service is no exception. Reimagining Government is a bold, practical playbook for harnessing AI to deliver smarter, faster, and more effective outcomes.

Welcome to Promise. Every episode we explore new technologies, how science-fiction is turning into science-fact; and pose the question: what is the world that we want to build? If you dream of shaping the future, you’ve come to the right place. promisefm.substack.com

Women in today's advanced capitalist societies are encouraged to "lean in." The media and government champion women's empowerment. In a cultural climate where women can seemingly have it all, why do so many successful professional women - lawyers, financial managers, teachers, engineers, and others - give up their careers after having children and become stay-at-home mothers? How do they feel about their decision and what do their stories tell us about contemporary society?

Wasted Talent is a call to action against a system that has failed workers for too long. The future of work was supposed to be about more innovation, flexibility, and opportunity for all, but for most it has brought nothing but unfulfilled promises. Work isn’t working for everyone—and the cost is staggering.

"Você pode contar comigo” é uma frase que não ouvimos com suficiente frequência no ambiente de trabalho. É a linguagem da accountability – e colocar a accountability no centro de qualquer negócio pode ser transformador. Carolyn Taylor, uma das maiores especialistas do mundo em transformação de cultura organizacional, mostra neste guia como dominar o processo de fazer promessas e estabelecer uma cultura de accountability duradoura.

One of Time Magazine's Must-Read Books of 2019: An award-winning journalist shows how workplace diversity initiatives have turned into a profoundly misguided industry—and have done little to bring equality to America's major industries and institutions. ​ Diversity has become the new...

Fact Forward: The Perils of Bad Information and the Promise of a Data-Savvy Society explores how a growing deluge of data has led to a data-rich world with abundant new opportunities and a precipitous decline in trust due to the problems we face in producing, communicating, and consuming data.

Today's Biblical Promises is a small podcast inspired by a Godly man who is no longer with us. Each episode explores a different promise from the Bible and demonstrates how it can be applied in today's world. Every episode is carefully written and prayed over before recording to reflect our commitment to sharing the Word of God in all its truth and wisdom. We cannot express enough how important this podcast is to us, and we thank you all for listening and sharing!

What would my mother say? How would she want me to handle this situation? How can I make this tough decision and stay true to myself? What would my mother say? Sam Haskell still asks himself these questions every day. When Haskell was young, his devoted mother, Mary, instilled in her son the...

Chat with the girl next door! It's a straight path rather than a meandering slope even though life's not straight. Listen to ordinary people speak about the rocky terrains, valleys and mountains they'd encountered and overcame in their careers, marriages, religion, relationships, spirituality, professions and lifestyles. Plus a diary session for self reflection and motivation called ShadowPromzy's diary.

Promise Insider is a podcast which focuses on child care and early childhood education advocacy in Virginia. Tune in to hear from experts and learn how we can give children the future they want, need and deserve. Promise Insider is produced by the Virginia Promise Partnership.