Do you ever feel pressured to learn the latest strategies just to stay ahead of your peers? Are there times when you feel intimidated by colleagues with fancy titles or advanced degrees who don’t shy away from sharing their opinions? We can all fall into the trap of getting caught up in a competitive and stressful work environment and the result can negatively impact our confidence and ability to maximize our potential. Based on business lessons and techniques that Dean Karrel learned throughout his career this book reveals that common sense, integrity, character, and the importance of self-confidence are the critical cornerstones of being successful and fulfilled in business. Being yourself, working to the best of your ability, and mastering the basics is what can set you apart from the rest! Just a few of the nearly two hundred topics covered include:

• Learning social and soft skills
• The value of emotional intelligence
• The importance of planning and preparation
• Working for a micromanager
• Keeping things simple and avoiding distractions
• Vulnerability is a positive quality
• Prioritizing and focusing on what really matters
• Why you shouldn’t be afraid you don’t know something

Proven principles of leadership from a veteran fighter pilot and military leader

In Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Leading with Courage, former fighter pilot and retired Air Force Colonel Kim "KC" Campbell delivers an inspiring and practical discussion of leadership and decision-making. In the book, you'll follow the author's journey through the principles that got her through her 24-year career in the high-stakes and high-risk world of aerial combat.

You'll discover lessons and stories that will serve as a resource for you as you lead your employees, students, and others through the challenges of life and work, learning to create a positive impact and make a big difference in the lives of the people who follow you. You'll also find:

• Specific strategies and techniques for leading in situations of extreme stress and risk
• Methods for female leaders to overcome the challenges of working in male-dominated environments
• Ways to act in critical moments by recognizing that being brave and afraid at the same time is both normal and necessary

An essential leadership blueprint for business and military professionals seeking to improve their ability to inspire others to greater achievements, Flying in the Face of Fear will also earn a place in the libraries of young and mid-career professionals looking for mentorship and sound, proven advice.

Do you want to create the relationship you have always desired? In her new book, Dr. Laura Bokar uses her thirty years of experience to share common issues that affect relationships and the practical approaches to resolve them. Whether you are married, planning to be, or are looking for a relationship, her practical insights will begin your journey to the loving relationship you want in your life.

In these pages, Dr. Laura presents twenty-four invaluable insights into difficulties people have at various stages of a relationship. Presented in an honest yet gentle way, you can use this book as a guide to examine behaviors, analyze actions, and resolve issues that may have created a barrier between you and your partner that you never realized existed. A new sense of hope and optimism will open the door to conversation with your partner using the Practical Insights and free downloadable worksheets listed at the end of each chapter.

You've shed antiquated systems and processes. You went all-in on digital. Your teams settled into new, often better, ways of doing things. But did your organization change enough to stay competitive in the post-pandemic world? Did you fully leverage the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to leap forward and grow stronger? Are you shaping the new environment to your advantage?

In Prosperity in the Age of Decline, Brian and Alan Beaulieu―the CEO and President of the Institute for Trend Research® (ITR)―offer an informed, meticulously-researched look at the future and the coming Great Depression. Drawing on ITR's 94.7% forecast accuracy rate, the book outlines specific, actionable strategies for capitalizing on cyclical opportunities and dodging economic danger. In this important resource, the authors reveal what it will take for individual investors and business leaders to prosper as the economy heats up prior to the predicted downturn, preserve wealth in the upcoming Great Depression, and profit on the way out of the depression. The imbalances and maladjustments have a while to play out and the authors pinpoint the investment opportunities to be had in the countdown period.

“Another book for the ages from a master! . . . Particularly insightful is his emphasis on how the end-to-end individual consumer experience will separate winners from losers in our new digital age.”—Fred Hassan, chairman, Caret Group; former CEO, Schering-Plough and Pharmacia

Smart, interesting, and essential reading, Disunited Nations is a sure-to-be-controversial guidebook that analyzes the emerging shifts and resulting problems that will arise in the next two decades. We are entering a period of chaos, and no political or corporate leader can ignore Zeihan’s insights or his message if they want to survive and thrive in this uncertain new time.

In Trust in a Polarized Age, political philosopher Kevin Vallier offers a powerful counter-narrative to the prevailing sense of hopelessness that dogs the American political landscape. In an unapologetic defense of liberalism that synthesizes political philosophy and empirical trust research, Vallier restores faith in our power to reduce polarization and rebuild social and political trust. The solution is to strengthen liberal democratic political and economic institutions--high-quality governance, procedural fairness, markets, social welfare programs, freedom of association, and democracy. These institutions not only create trust, they do so justly, by recognizing and respecting our basic human rights.

In their provocative new book, Barry Schwartz and Kenneth Sharpe explore the insights essential to leading satisfying lives. Encouraging individuals to focus on their own personal intelligence and integrity rather than simply navigating the rules and incentives established by others, Practical Wisdom outlines how to identify and cultivate our own innate wisdom in our daily lives.

The future of work is already here, and what this future looks like must be a pressing concern for the current generation of leaders in both the private and public sectors. In the next ten to fifteen years, rapid change in a post-pandemic world and emerging technology will revolutionize nearly every job, eliminate some, and create new forms of work that we have yet to imagine. How can we survive and thrive in the face of such drastic change?

We all know a visionary leader when we see one. They're bold and prophetic and at the same time pragmatic. They don't just promote change--they drive it, while inspiring and mobilizing others to do the same. Visionaries like Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos possess a host of innate qualities that make them extraordinary, but what truly sets them apart is their ability to turn vision into action.

In this revelatory new book, Simon Sinek offers a framework for leading with an infinite mindset. On one hand, none of us can resist the fleeting thrills of a promotion earned or a tournament won, yet these rewards fade quickly. In pursuit of a Just Cause, we will commit to a vision of a future world so appealing that we will build it week after week, month after month, year after year. Although we do not know the exact form this world will take, working toward it gives our work and our life meaning.

Big, life-altering decisions matter so much more than the decisions we make every day, and they're also the most difficult: where to live, whom to marry, what to believe, whether to start a company, how to end a war. There's no one-size-fits-all approach for addressing these kinds of conundrums.

Distilling decades of research, experience, and proven success in correctly identifying and accurately extrapolating today’s trends and innovations into tomorrow’s realities, Thomas Frey gives you an advance ticket to the most explosive period of change in all of human history.

Becoming a Self-Reliant Leader was crafted from author Jan Rutherford’s Crucible® Expedition wilderness experiences. This insightful, practical guide explores each step of the Crucible journey and how its lessons can be applied to today’s leadership challenges.

The lessons are based around the three pillars of Self-Reliant Leadership®—leading yourself, leading others, and leading an organization—and include how to:

• Develop courage, curiosity, and grit to confront challenges and lead your team effectively
• Select the right people for your team—people who are selfless, adventurous, and heroic
• Create the right direction, pace, and tone to sustain a culture of disciplined duty
• Design and maintain a positive and energized work environment
• Build mutual, genuine trust among team members and fellow leaders where true commitment versus mere compliance prevails

This compilation of lessons and stories from past expeditions offers business leaders more than just an exciting read—it’s a proven recipe to creating and sustaining high-performing teams.

There are always twists and turns on the way to success. We know that, maybe even expect it, yet when they happen we often wonder: Where did I go wrong? If I want more, does that mean I've made terrible decisions? Am I broken? That's what Jaime Taets asked herself. Then she realized it was normal: all paths to success are winding and unclear, and everyone feels stuck, lost, or uncertain along the way. In You Are Here, Taets shares her lessons, pains, and successes to inspire you to take action, make a change, and own your unique path to success. She reminds you that navigating the unpredictable journey is the journey. This kick-ass collection of stories and guiding ideas will keep you going on the path to achieving your purpose. You will learn to:

• Take action when you're feeling paralyzed
• See options and opportunities even when fear is present
• Break through the fog of routine to embrace new perspectives
• Tap into your inner guidance
• Embrace the journey even when it's challenging

Equal parts best friend and challenging mentor, Taets keeps it real and leaves you with a refreshed sense of can-do-it-ness to navigate the zig-zagging path to success that is yours to own.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept – it’s a game-changing reality that is disrupting industries and redefining the rules of success. As a business owner or executive, embracing an “AI Mindshift” is crucial for staying ahead of the curve and harnessing the full potential of this transformative technology.

“AI Mindshift” is your indispensable guide to navigating the AI revolution with confidence and precision. Within its pages, you’ll discover:

• A comprehensive demystification of AI, empowering you to speak the language fluently and understand its practical applications across various industries.
• Proven strategies for assessing your organization’s AI readiness, identifying high-impact opportunities, and aligning AI initiatives with your overall business strategy.
• Invaluable insights into mitigating AI risks, including data privacy and security concerns, regulatory compliance challenges, and ethical considerations such as algorithmic bias.
• Best practices for responsible and ethical AI adoption, ensuring transparency, accountability, and fairness in your AI systems.
• A roadmap for cultivating an AI-ready culture within your organization, fostering cross-functional collaboration, continuous learning, and a mindset of innovation.

With “AI Mindshift” as your guide, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge, strategies, and tools to make informed, data-driven decisions about AI adoption, driving intelligent growth, and future-proofing your business in the AI-driven economy.

Climbing the right mountain will require you to get clear about what you want, who you want to be, and how to get there. Tony will take you through these guideposts to help you navigate the way: Evaluate Where You Are, Connect with the Leader Within, Calibrate Your Being, Check Your Surroundings, Be Ready to Adapt, Get Your Bearings, Evaluate Your Footprint, and Make a Meaningful Impact.

We rarely speak about how many people get to the top of the mountain only to realize they gave everything they had only to summit the wrong peak. If you are a leader who has had success in the past, but feels unfulfilled and wants more out of life, then you have the right book in your hands.

If you want to have a more meaningful impact and are motivated and ready to do something about it, I invite you to climb the right mountain.

Tony guides leaders and their teams to design their work and life to feel fulfilled and live an inspired life. He creates space for people to open their minds, expand their world, imagine new possibilities, and inspire bold actions. Tony inspires leaders to disrupt their thinking patterns, make a more meaningful impact, and shape their legacy.