Psychological Growth

A personal and professional guide to the latest research on imposterism and psychological flexibility, this book is the professional’s handbook to combating “impostor syndrome” and overcoming self-doubt to achieve career success. Dr. Jill Stoddard is a recovered imposter. For years, she...

The Fearless Organization offers practical guidance for teams and organizations who are serious about success in the modern economy. With so much riding on innovation, creativity, and spark, it is essential to attract and retain quality talent, but what good does this talent do if no one is able to speak their mind? The traditional culture of "fitting in" and "going along" spells doom in the knowledge economy. Success requires a continuous influx of new ideas, new challenges, and critical thought, and the interpersonal climate must not suppress, silence, ridicule, or intimidate.

Now featuring a new introduction by Dr. M. Scott Peck, the twenty-fifth anniversary edition of the classic bestseller The Road Less Traveled, celebrated by The Washington Post as “not just a book but a spontaneous act of generosity.” Perhaps no book in this generation has had a more profound...

Understanding Abraham Maslow and The Hierarchy of Needs: A Complete Guide to Human Motivation, Self-Actualization, and Personal Growth explores the enduring legacy of one of psychology’s most influential thinkers. This accessible and in-depth guide breaks down Maslow’s groundbreaking theory—from physiological needs to self-actualization—and explains how his ideas can still shape our lives, relationships, workplaces, and mental health in today’s complex world. Whether you're a student of psychology, a teacher, a leader, or someone on a journey of self-discovery, this book offers ...

In this best-selling work, David Richo provides a handbook for achieving psychological and spiritual health. Based on his many years’ experience as a psychotherapist and workshop leader, the author uses the metaphor of the heroic journey, whose three phases—departure, struggle, and return—explain what happens in us as we evolve from neurotic ego through healthy ego to the spiritual self.

"A poignant debut with beautiful writing." - Kirkus Review A broken man. A lost boy. A chance for redemption in the wilds of Northern Michigan. School custodian Buddy Robertson hides from the scars of abuse and loss, finding comfort only in the rhythms of the Northern Michigan wilderness—the hush of falling snow, the sweetness of maple sap, and the return of each spring's birdsong. He and his partner Mags live a quiet, humble existence. When Buddy meets Ben, a boy struggling with his own demons, their fragile bond forces Buddy to confront the painful past he has long buried. As seasons ...

Enlightenment!—You may spend your whole life seeking it, but never find it. You may never search for it or even know that it’s possible, but reach it by accident. And you may live out your life ignorant of its existence, and die having never discovered your highest potential for happiness, self-mastery, and creative brilliance. The enlightened psychologist Abraham Maslow was the first to scientifically describe the fully enlightened person—which he called the “self-actualizing person.” Building on Maslow’s work through careful biographical study of the lives of self-actualizing ...

This book is a structured guide to intentional self-transformation in an age dominated by distraction, inherited identities, and unconscious repetition. Build the Best Future Version of Yourself challenges the popular obsession with outcomes, habits, and surface-level motivation by making a deeper claim: lasting change begins not with what you do, but with who you decide to become, encouraging readers to focus on their identity as the foundation for change. At its core, the book treats personal growth as a process of self-design rather than self-improvement. It reframes growth as deliberate...

The world breaks everyone, and afterward many are strong at the broken places, observed Ernest Hemingway in his youth. By fixing and integrating ourselves, taught Rabbi Isaac Luria in the 16th century, we also contribute to the grand cosmic endeavor of universal healing and repair. This book offers sustained reflections about what the Torah has to say about seminal emotive states such as anxiety, fear, depression, empathy, resilience, post traumatic growth, anger and self-compassion, to name but a few. The book also explores how to attain spiritual and psychological virtues such as ...

'Everything he writes is an enlightening education in how to be human.' – Elizabeth Day To fix a machine, first you need to find out what’s wrong with it. To fix unhappiness, you need to find out what causes it. That Little Voice in Your Head is the practical guide to retraining your brain...

A gripping chronicle of psychological manipulation and abuse at a “therapeutic” boarding school for troubled teens, and how one young woman fought to heal in the aftermath. At fifteen, Elizabeth Gilpin was an honor student, a state-ranked swimmer and a rising soccer star, but behind closed...

A NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB MUST-READ BOOK From one of our foremost psychologists, a trailblazing book that turns the idea of a good life on its head and urges us to embrace the transformative power of variety and experience For many people, a good life is a stable life, a comfortable life that...

Unlock the path to a flourishing life with “Enhancing Psychological Well-Being”. Dr. Gurudas Bandyopadhyay presents a comprehensive and practical guide designed to help individuals achieve emotional balance, personal growth, and harmony in their personal and professional lives. Rooted in scientific insights and enriched with actionable strategies, this book is your companion for a purpose-driven, fulfilling journey. In this transformative guide, you’ll explore foundational principles of psychological well-being, including autonomy, mastery, and creative potential. Learn to cultivate ...

A haunted mirror. A broken past. A woman on the verge of uncovering the truth. When Mara inherits an old mirror from her late mother, she expects it to be just another family heirloom. But the reflection staring back at her isn’t her own. It’s something—or someone—else. And the more she stares, the more she realizes that the mirror holds a secret far darker than she could have imagined. At first, it’s just strange. A flicker in the glass. A shadow moving when she doesn’t. But soon, the mirror becomes a gateway to her past—a past she’s spent years running from. The ...

A New York Times bestselling author and leadership coach shares his invaluable secrets for successfully motivating people to action in low-trust, high-stakes environments. For years, Scott Mann worked in environments where nobody was coming to save him, his men, or the exhausted majority of...

Unlock Your Leadership Potential with Mindset for PMP Are you ready to develop the adaptive mindset of a top-performing project manager? If the answer is YES, then Mindset for PMP is the perfect resource for you!If you find yourself struggling with high-pressure decision-making, team leadership, or staying focused under stress, this book provides the mental frameworks and practical tools to bridge the gap between knowledge and execution. This isn’t just another theory-heavy book—it’s a hands-on guide packed with real-world scenarios, practical exercises, and leadership strategies to ...

One-Size-Fits-All Leadership is Dead! Leadership is personal and personalized. What does that mean and why is it important to embrace that ethos now? The Covid pandemic exposed, in ways that no one could have ever imagined, that people are looking for something entirely different than they have been receiving from their companies and leaders. What motivates and inspires one person may be very different from what motivates another. UnCommon Leadership® for the New Reality: 3 Principles that Drive Greater Awareness, Engagement, and Psychological Safety will provide the roadmap to evaluate ...

As our society becomes more socially fragmented, many Christians feel disconnected and struggle to grow spiritually. Common models of spiritual transformation are proving inadequate to address "the sanctification gap." In recent decades, however, a new paradigm of human and spiritual development has been emerging from multiple fields. It's supported by a critical mass of evidence, all pointing to what

Obsidian is not just a stone. It’s a mirror, a blade, a crucible forged in volcanic fire—raw, unyielding, and unafraid. *Obsidian: The Power of Truth* by JD Arden cuts through the noise and comforts of denial to reveal the brutal necessity of facing reality head-on. This is a manifesto for those ready to confront their inner darkness and the uncomfortable truths society shies away from. Arden dissects the paradox of truth: it wounds, yet it protects; it exposes, yet it liberates. With razor-sharp insight and no-nonsense clarity, this book challenges you to embrace honesty as a ...

Further Along the Road Less Traveled takes the lectures of Dr. Peck and presents his profound insights into the issues that confront and challenge all of us today: spirituality, forgiveness, relationships, and growing up. In this aid for living less simplistically, you will learn not to look for...