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What can a lifetime of hard work and discipline make possible? Mike Stevens rose from humble beginnings in Montana to become the 13th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, the highest enlisted position in the United States Navy. Following more than three decades of military service, he went on to serve twice as a CEO in the private sector, carrying the leadership principles forged throughout his Navy career into the business world. Across more than four decades of leadership, Stevens learned firsthand that success rarely comes from talent alone.

Some Business Books Teach You How to Win. This One Teaches You What Winning Actually Means. Bill Barrett’s father grew up poor in the Bronx, worked as a janitor, and spent eight years earning his college degree while supporting a family. He pulled all-nighters not because he loved the grind, but because he loved the people counting on him. And when he passed away, a retired client drove three and a half hours to the funeral, not out of obligation, but because that relationship had meant something real. That’s what authentic success looks like.

From boardrooms to backyards, some people inspire not just by what they do, but by who they are. What’s their secret? According to author and podcast host Lisa Nichols, it’s a “something extra”—a character strength that elevates ordinary influence into extraordinary impact. Inspired by her daughter Ally, born with an extra chromosome and an extraordinary spirit, Lisa set out to uncover the traits that define truly transformational leadership.

Small business owners possess a unique advantage, one that Scott Grates has honed to perfection. Forget trying to emulate corporate giants in your small business endeavors. Their conventional marketing tactics won't deliver the consistent results you crave. Instead, leverage your strength-the power of genuine relationships. By fostering authentic connections that yield a continuous flow of referrals, you'll unlock your Infinite Referral Advantage®.

What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want is forward motion? For more than two decades, Jeremy Johnson carried a persistent dream —one he kept promising himself he would pursue “someday.” He gathered inspiration, took notes, felt the spark … and then allowed worry, shame, or distraction to slow him down again. If you’ve ever felt caught between the life you’re living and the life you sense you’re capable of, Jeremy understands that tension deeply. Own Your Momentum is his invitation to finally break that cycle.

What if the map to your next breakthrough isn't outside you--but already within? In Wayfinding, reinvention coach Christy Uffelman invites you on a transformative journey across the mountains of your personal and professional growth. Through vulnerable storytelling, real-world insight, and a practical compass of Self-Awareness, Self-Alignment, Self-Trust, and Self-Worth, you’ll learn to navigate your evolution with intention, clarity, and courage. This is not another self-help book. It’s your field guide for growth, packed with wisdom earned on the trail—and shared from the heart.

You're Following a Script You Never Wrote. You've checked all the boxes: good job, stable life, doing what you're "supposed" to do. Yet you feel hollow inside. That nagging feeling that something's off isn't in your head. You're not broken. You're just running on the wrong programming. From the moment we're born, we absorb beliefs, habits, and expectations from everyone around us. These unconscious programs shape our choices, our careers, even our sense of self-worth. But here's the truth: You can rewrite them.

People are the heartbeat of business! Leaders are the life force of every team. Just as the heart pulses our nutrient-rich blood to each organ in the body, leaders push out encouragement, direction, correction, energy, growth, and influence to the team. Now more than ever, how leaders handle each pulse can empower or weaken leadership, engage or disengage teams, and positively or negatively impact an entire organization. Dawn S. Kirk shares her proven six Pulses of Heartbeat Leadership to empower leader.

Your next level of leadership begins with one simple truth: Awareness changes everything. Hispanic professionals are not “arriving tomorrow.” They’re already here—leading teams, driving industries, and shaping America’s future. Yet across workplaces nationwide, they are too often unseen, unheard, or misunderstood. When leaders fail to truly recognize them, it’s not a values problem—it’s a leadership blind spot that limits growth, erodes credibility, and leaves organizations exposed in a rapidly changing economy. Americano is your invitation to change that.

The Recurrence Effect is a philosophical provocation disguised as a book. It is not a map. Maps assume a destination and offer directions. This is a mirror-unyielding and disarming-inviting you to confront the version of yourself formed by momentum rather than intention. And then, if you're willing, to shatter it.

Leadership expert and coach Chris Winton shares the exact strategies that empowered him to navigate the corporate ladder and gain a seat at the leadership table of one of the most well-known and respected organizations in the world. Now he shares his explosive C-4 Leadership Approach to empower you to ignite your career - and finally enjoy breakthrough success!

Do you ever feel like life is happening around you? Like you’re going through the motions, but don’t really feel alive? Maybe you’re looking around at the material things you’ve accumulated, the worldly successes you’ve achieved, and yet you feel empty. What once brought you joy no longer does. You’re disconnected and distracted. You don’t feel like yourself. You are doing everything you’re supposed to be doing, yet somehow, it’s never enough.

In Surrendered Heart, MedSend CEO Rick Allen weaves his own experiences as a pastor with the powerful true stories of healthcare missionaries serving all over the world who have discovered that God's call is both personal and relational. If you've ever wrestled with how to balance obedience to God with love for your spouse, children, or team, you'll find both challenge and hope in this book.

Your story gives you a unique advantage to build your brand or business—if you tell it well. More than simply what’s happened to you, it is everything that has shaped the Meaningful Message burning deep within you—at the soul level. In Your Story Advantage, Bill Blankschaen shows a proven path to build your unique Story EcoSystem™ and unlock the power of your story in today’s knowledge economy. You’ll be empowered to . . .

Join the Blessing Boys on an inspiring journey of hard work, resilience, and uncovering the beauty of God's creation in unexpected places. During a routine yard clean-up at their grandma's house, the Blessing Boys--Ty, London, Judah, and Zion--discover a mysterious map. Armed with their faith and yard tools, they set off to uncover God's path for a new adventure. But what they find is more than just a normal garden. How will the Blessing Boys rise to the challenge God has given them?

Breaking into the boardroom or stepping confidently into leadership doesn’t happen by accident—it happens when you know the rules of the game and play them with purpose. In The Rules of the Game for Women in Business, you’ll discover how to shift from being overlooked to owning your place at the table with strategy, confidence, and a winning mindset. Drawing from real experience building and selling a multi-million-dollar company, the author reveals how women can decode the “playbook” of business, overcome self-doubt, and step into success with clarity and courage.

Most of us spend years adapting our lives to fit our homes. But what if we flipped the script? Live in Your Wheel House introduces a revolutionary framework that starts with a simple question: Who are you becoming-and does your home support that person?

If you have ever had an insecure moment about your appearance, you are not alone. Every single person on this planet has had those moments. Our perceptions of our imperfections unite us all. But when you learn to recognize the voices that shape your perceptions, you can filter them effectively and finally give yourself permission to actually enjoy being you!

When faced with a 1% chance of walking again after a devastating accident, Brock Mealer chose to rely on his faith to help him defy the odds. Beyond 1%: Unleashing Your Potential Against All Odds is not just a memoir—it's a guide for anyone determined to overcome adversity.

The world is in a period of deep disruption. But be encouraged—there is great hope. Colin Ferreira unpacks Scripture and shares his own compelling story to help reveal eye-opening mysteries and expose deep religious deceptions that have kept Christians from enjoying a full relationship with their Father. Prepare to be part of a critical reformation within the Church and the greatest revival of our time!