Leadership Without Impact-Why Leaders Fail analyses the trials faced by leaders in their quest to be the best in everything they do and to leave a lasting legacy. This book is an exposition of some of the reasons leaders and organisations fail when they encounter the challenges of the modern world and the need to adapt. I hope that the book will add to the existing resources on the failure of leadership and better equip leaders for the journey ahead. Targeted Age Group:: 18-70 What … [Read more...] about Leadership Without Impact-Why Leaders Fail by Akin Odidi
FOLLOWERSHIP-LEADING FROM BEHIND by Akin Odidi
The study of followership is important to the topic of leadership. For too long, followership has been a relegated topic whenever the subject of leadership is mentioned or being discussed. More often, the whole emphasis is on leadership and what leadership brings to the table without much or little consideration of followership's inputs. This book is out to help readers to understand questions such as; the meaning of followership, characteristics to look out for in a good follower, how … [Read more...] about FOLLOWERSHIP-LEADING FROM BEHIND by Akin Odidi
Interview with Author – Ashley M. Stephenson
About Ashley M. Stephenson: Ashley M. Stephenson was born and raised in Northeast Ohio but was never content with staying in one place for long. That sense of wanderlust led her to Chicago, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and eventually to the lights and bustle of New York City. She is a legal professional with over a decade of experience and who always rises to the next challenge. Ashley's unique perspective for development inspires those around her. She is a member of several … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ashley M. Stephenson
Coping With Life’s Clutter by Lauren Suval
This book demonstrates how to garner resiliency and cope with adversity. It's a compilation of previously published articles that deal with the stresses of life — research and personal insight included. In a way, this book served as a sense of ‘closure,’ since it’s writing I’ve been working on for the past few years; I was happy to have it all under one theme, so to speak. Targeted Age Group:: Any age! (Twenty somethings are referenced) What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Many of my … [Read more...] about Coping With Life’s Clutter by Lauren Suval
Buyer’s Guide: Polka Dot Sue by Mary Russo, PhD
Targeted Age Group: 4-7 Category: Children and Young Adult Books eBook price range: $9.99 About Polka Dot Sue: Polka Dot Sue is proud of her polka dot hair. She enjoys choosing her clothes to match it every day of the week. She dons bright outfits that match her feelings and shows the world who she truly is. The story encourages a sense of self-empowerment which can arise from believing in one self despite obstacles. … [Read more...] about Buyer’s Guide: Polka Dot Sue by Mary Russo, PhD
Good vs. Evil – That Tired Ol’ Trope? – Guest Post by Eva Caye @EvaCaye
Yeah, yeah, you have a good guy who has had a hard life but does everything as best he can, but especially fighting the demons of his past, principally represented by some evil guy who had the good guy over the barrel at some point and wants to control Good Guy’s life once more, ultimately, forever, a perfect slave. Or perhaps Evil Guy is taking revenge upon Good Guy for striving for good now, rejecting the Dark Side once and for all. Next, please. Really, how many people do you know who … [Read more...] about Good vs. Evil – That Tired Ol’ Trope? – Guest Post by Eva Caye @EvaCaye
The Transformation of a Doubting Thomas by Thomas B Dowd III @TomDowd4
The author is a recovering cynic whose own professional growth is detailed based on lessons learned in over twenty years in a business environment. Tom's experience in the corporate world proves that only a small number of leaders rise to the top. The experiences shared will teach the reader to work smarter--not harder--to thrive in corporate chaos where the current economic conditions have taught the employed and unemployed alike to simply try to survive. Everyone has room to grow. The … [Read more...] about The Transformation of a Doubting Thomas by Thomas B Dowd III @TomDowd4
From Fear to Success: A Practical Public-speaking Guide by Thomas B Dowd III @TomDowd4
This practical guide will share concise methods to overcome anxiety, relate to any audience, develop an effective presentation, make your message count, and stir emotion. The tips and techniques are bite-sized nuggets that will resonate with speakers of all levels—from those wanting to survive a speech to professionals needing reinforcement to hone their craft. Building off the fundamentals of public speaking and presentation skills, this guide offers a practicality that will stand the test of … [Read more...] about From Fear to Success: A Practical Public-speaking Guide by Thomas B Dowd III @TomDowd4
