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"e;When we run away, we never really leave our problems behind."e;How many times had Maggie heard this when she was growing up? Yet here she was, twenty-eight years old, on a train with her five-year-old daughter, running away.Switch is the story of Maggie and Jack, two strangers who meet on a train, headed in opposite directions: Maggie is running away from her mess while Jack is returning to clean up his. One small act of avoidance on Maggie's part, however, starts a chain reaction of destruction. She learns that the more she runs away, the more out of control her world becomes. Will Maggie face what she fears? Or will she keep running? Does Jack find the peace he's so desperately seeking? And how will their chance encounter change each of their lives forever?"e;Switch is the perfect novel for anyone who has ever contemplated running away from their life--and who hasn't? Heather Vines tells Jack and Maggie's stories deftly, keeping us turning pages as we grown more and more in love with these characters."e; --Tyler R. Tichelaar, Award-Winning Author of Narrow Lives and When Teddy Came to Town

Today's IT departments are no longer the back-office functions they once used to be. Now Information Technology is at the center of every company's survival and growth. The CIOs leading the IT teams need to be business leaders first and technology leaders second. Most of the decisions they make are heavy on business context and light on the technology.Adapting to this paradigm shift requires IT managers to learn how to enhance business value in every aspect of the business while continuously lowering costs and not taking undue risks. That trifecta of perfect imbalance sets successful IT organizations apart from the average ones. Backed by author Umesh Manathkar's decades-long experience in running business-centric IT, Perfect Imbalance provides a robust framework to manage these conflicting objectives in a systematic way.In this book, you will discover: The real role of a CIO, not listed in job descriptions The current state of IT The objective, subjective, and internal vs. external values of IT The essential factors for delivering IT value The expectations of all IT stakeholders What risk management means to a CIO Key cost-optimization strategies for CIOs The required CIO skills for delivering a "perfect imbalance"IT is a key enabler today. Let, Umesh Manathkar, three-time CIO of the Year, teach you how to use that leverage to your advantage and for the benefit of all those you work with.

Hero Wanted. That Means You! Yes, You!Does your organization inhibit, rather than ignite, the growth and individual potential of its members? Do you want to create positive change-in your organization, community, and world, but feel overwhelmed by obstacles? You don't have to be Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. or Malala Yousafzai to bring about change; you can become a heroic leader just by learning and applying the Heroic Arts that Chad Ellsworth shares in Building Up Without Tearing Down.As a college student, Chad experienced and then fought against a culture of hazing, which led him on a twenty-year search for ways that groups, organizations, and teams can empower people to become their best. Now he shares his own inspirational stories and those of other real-life heroes in this motivational book. In these pages, you'll learn to cultivate the best version of yourself and walk in the footsteps of some of the world's greatest heroes.By the end of your hero's journey, you will have discovered how to: Challenge a culture of hazing Answer your call to be a hero Believe in your heroic qualities Find mentors to help you Learn to trust the process Apply the six Heroic Arts to your journey Confront your enemies Get up again when you fall Change your world Pave the way for others to become heroes, too The hero's journey is a parable for change management. It's the blueprint for personal, organizational, and community growth, and it begins with you. Get started here.

It''s been proven that kindness in the workplace has a stunning ROI. Kindness decreases stress, reduces employee burnout, and builds increasing levels of happiness and satisfaction in the workplace. Imagine a company culture where employees feel valued, recognized, and empowered enough to go the extra mile for customers and colleagues; where the leadership can be authentic, transparent, and connected to their team. The Economy of Kindness: How Kindness Transforms Your Bottom Line provides real life examples of companies that have employed kindness as their secret weapon to build and maintain their organizations. Author Linda Cohen documents the impact and results of companies utilizing and instilling a company culture of kindness to excel in adversity.

Are you tired of hiding who you are and what you believe? Are you ready to be your true self and shine for all the world to see? Do you want to unleash your X factor as an influential speaker and leader to positively impact others?Whether you're ready or not to be unapologetic about who you are, this book will give you the confidence and know-how to do so.Davide Di Giorgio knows what it's like to hide your true identity. He spent years repressing the truth that he was gay. But one day he found the courage not only to own his truth, but also to build a life for himself with a wonderful husband.Davide also knows what it's like to have second thoughts and doubts. He's overcome those doubts, embraced his talents, and become one of the world's foremost speaking and leadership experts. For more than a quarter of a century, he has been helping high achievers like you to become visionary leaders, speakers and influencers.Now, in Being Unapologetic, Davide shares a lifetime of experiences and the tools he offers his clients so they can embrace their identities, develop their gifts, and become the leaders the world needs. Joined by eighteen influencers who share their own stories of living unapologetically, Davide presents a goldmine of wisdom, hope, courage, and confidence for his readers.And best of all, once you learn to be unapologetic, you'll never look back!In this book, through powerful stories, lessons, and experiential exercises you will learn how to: * Discover your purpose * Develop your influential confidence, leadership, and speaking skills * Reverse engineer ideas to craft powerful talks and presentations * Communicate in a way that moves your audiences and followers into inspired action * Speak your truth to empower others * Deliver vision instead of value, and why that is far more powerful ...and so much more "My wish for you is that you believe, deeply, in yourself and the work you're doing in the world."- Davide Di Giorgio Testimonials: "In Being Unapologetic, Davide Di Giorgio charts a path others can follow to find their voices and deliver their messages in an authentic and impactful way. Davide asks only that you unabashedly and unapologetically communicate to those who need your message the most. This book will inspire you to engage the world with your story for positive change. This is the perfect read for anyone on the sidelines needing an inspirational push to be heard." Brian Tracy, International Motivational Speaker and Author of Seventy-Plus Self-Development Books "Being Unapologetic is funny, heartfelt, and hopeful. But most of all it's helpful. In a very relatable way, Davide encourages you to ask the right questions, not the popular ones in order to identify your natural gifts, nail down your why, and find your confidence throughout the process. You will be empowered and enlightened by this book and loaded with tools to take your life to the next level." Katy Temple, Founder & CEO, Katy Temple Media Coaching, Emmy Award Winning Sportscaster "If you're ready to positively transform your life, then read and absorb the strategies in this brilliant book by my friend Davide Di Giorgio! Davide is an amazing speaker and coach who truly cares about helping others and his ideas will make a positive difference in your life! James Malinchak, Featured on ABCs Hit TV Show, "Secret Millionaire"Authored 20 Books, Delivered 3,000 Presentations & 1,000 ConsultationsBest-Selling Author, Millionaire Success SecretsFounder, www.MillionaireFreeBook