Great Impact

For more than 25 years, organizational psychologist and management consultant Dr. Tim Irwin has worked with thousands of leaders in well-known global companies. He knows most leaders work for recognition and advancement and they want more challenge and responsibility. He's also found this to be true: Most of us want to make a positive difference through our work and to have our lives count for something more than simply making a living. We want to make an impact.

Around the world, a new generation is looking beyond greater profits, for meaningful purpose. But, unlike business, few social interventions have achieved significant impact at scale. Inspired by the modern innovation practices popularized by best seller The Lean Startup that have fueled technology breakthroughs touching every aspect of our lives, Lean Impact turns our attention to a new goal-achieving radically greater social good.

Basil the Great is not just a name from the past—he's a powerful force whose influence shaped the very foundation of Christianity. Whether you're new to theology or a seasoned scholar, Basil the Great for Beginners: The Life, Writings, and Impact of a Great Theologian will draw you into the world of one of history's most compelling figures. Imagine unlocking the wisdom of a man whose thoughts have influenced millions for over 1,600 years. Basil wasn’t merely a theologian; he was a revolutionary thinker who tackled the most complex issues of his time with clarity and precision. His ...

Fear Not Truth is, everybody deals with fear and insecurity. It's what makes us human, it's what makes us tick. But what if we could use it? What if instead of being afraid of the world-at-large, we could learn to capitalize on our most basic, most powerful, emotions? If you can learn to apply your weaknesses, your shortcomings, your fears of failure, to a greater cause, then nothing can hold you back. Fear is the great equalizer. Now it's time to use it. Learn the Laws. The 7 Laws of Fear includes... What is Fear? Defining Success The Origin of Fear Overcoming the Fear of Failure ...

The Great War: An In-Depth Analysis of the First World War offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most pivotal conflicts in modern history. This book delves deeply into the political, social, and military aspects of World War I, examining the causes, major battles, technological advancements, and the global impact of the war. From the intricate alliances that set the stage for conflict to the trench warfare that defined the Western Front, each chapter provides an in-depth look at key events and figures that shaped the war’s outcome. Special attention is given to naval warfare, ...

COVID-19 was deadly, but the real killer was the coverup, led by America’s most durable medical bureaucrat—a man for whom the truth was too often expendable. Senator Paul makes a powerful case that funding dangerous bioengineering in a totalitarian country is madness.

NUCLEAR DISASTER :: CHERNOBYL :: EXPLAINED FACTS :: WITH IMAGES :: UKRAINE :: USSR Do you really know what happened in Chernobyl? The clock read 01:23:40 in Chernobyl. But what really happened at Reactor 4 at that moment? Did the nuclear disaster end in 1986—or did it only just begin? What has humanity learned from the Chernobyl accident? Much has been said about the nuclear disaster that shook the world in 1986, but what you’ll find in this book is even more intriguing. "20 Facts You Didn't Know About Chernobyl" goes beyond the versions you learned at school or saw in TV series. The ...

Read by the author. Easy, practical guidance on how to make the most out of your mentorship journey. Being a great mentor leads to thriving, engaged employees on both sides of the mentor-mentee relationship and helps drive renewed purpose. There are growing expectations and interest in business...

In 48 Laws of Spiritual Power, bestselling author Frank Viola lays out the unchanging principles of tapping into God's power and releasing it to serve others. These laws are based on over thirty years of ministry experience—trench-tested in Frank's life and the lives of others who have spent decades in ministry. Though these laws may seem counterintuitive and uncommon, they will equip you to look for God's power in your ministry.

From ancient epics to modern novels, words have always shaped the way we see ourselves and the world around us. 100 Writers Who Changed the World is a sweeping journey through the lives and works of the authors whose ideas, stories, and visions transformed history. Spanning 3,000 years of literature—from Homer’s Iliad to Isabel Allende’s magical family sagas—this book offers vivid portraits of poets, novelists, essayists, and storytellers who captured the human condition and reshaped culture. Each chapter explores not only the masterpieces they created, but also the impact they left...

Want to discover how a small country on the edge of Northern Europe packs an almighty historical punch? Scottish History for Dummies is your guide to the story of Scotland and its place within the historical narratives of Britain, Europe, and the rest of the world. You'll find out how Scotland rose from the ashes to forge its own destiny, understand the impact of Scottish historical figures such as William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, and David Hume and be introduced to the wonderful world of Celtic religion, architecture, and monuments.

There are many strategies a manager can use to manage a team properly. Some of these strategies tend to be on the more human side while others are on the more professional. A balance needs to be applied if we want to create the most significant impact in our departments and companies. Throughout the years, I have had a few great managers and others, not so great. I have had the chance to be a manager myself, and throughout this book, I want to present 11 techniques great managers use to make the most significant impact within their team. But this book should not only be read by managers. It...

We’ve been helping independent insurance agencies transform from “doing okay” into their Best Version Possible™ agency for four decades now. We’ve helped agency owners: Work a lot less, while making a lot more, banish drama, gossip, and employee-induced insomnia forever, grow operating profit, increase agency value (resulting in a payday at the end of a long career that would have you smiling for the rest of your life), and turn toxic cultures into dream workplaces, where producers produce and service staff wow clients every day.

In Amplifiers, entrepreneur and expert management and technology consultant Tom Finegan delivers an insightful new way to think about human behavior in the execution of corporate transformations. Through an exploration of the career journeys of several leaders and analyses of "True Amplifiers" in action, the book demonstrates how to deliver strategic and transformative change by relying on the efforts of key, exemplary followers. This important book:

AI is fast, efficient, and relentless. You are slow, messy, and gloriously human, which might be exactly what saves your career. In a world obsessed with speed and optimization, we have been told that efficiency is everything. That to compete with artificial intelligence, we must become more like machines. But what if we have it backwards? What if the very things that make us "inefficient" are actually our greatest competitive advantages? Beautifully Inefficient reveals a counterintuitive truth: in the age of AI, your human flaws, your inefficiencies, your messy, imperfect humanity are not ...

The Phoenicians remain one of the most enigmatic ancient civilizations, with historians and scholars prone to speculation and educated guesses. Although many Greek, Roman, and Egyptian writers reference the Phoenicians in trade records, military battles, and artistic transactions, few records were left by the original Phoenicians themselves, leaving modern scholars to fill in the blanks through educated guesses and material culture.

La gente se emociona leyendo sobre caballeros de brillante armadura que corren por el campo de batalla y hacen todo tipo de obras caballerescas. Este es un libro sobre una de las órdenes de caballeros más conocidas de la Edad Media. Lo mejor de todo es que no se trata de ficción; los templarios fueron muy reales y su historia es asombrosa.

In the year 2010, computers are the new superpowers. Those who control them, control the world. To enforce the Net Laws, Congress creates the ultimate computer security agency within the FBI: the Net Force. It's the rich man's drug of choice-and it's being sold on the internet for a thousand...

Few decades capture the imagination like the 1920s. Like so many good stories, it got its start from a time of great turmoil and ended in a dramatic fashion. What happened between 1920 and 1929 has passed beyond history and has become legend.

When we really love something, we talk about it. This is true when find a great new restaurant, enjoy a sports team, or when we stumble onto a fantastic new product. We want to share the joy and tell others. We naturally “evangelize” and invite others to experience what we have found...