Inspiring Change

Hoda Kotb didn’t expect to join the Today show at age forty-four. Or to become a mother at fifty-two. Or to leave Today and embark on a new adventure at sixty! Change doesn’t always arrive when we expect it, and its effects are anything but predictable. But Hoda believes that the benefits of change can be extraordinary...if we’re willing to listen to and learn from them.

A seasoned pastor candidly shares her transparent and vulnerable personal story of a journey from shame to freedom in Christ. Mary Jane Armstrong internalized the shame from unprocessed abuse and trauma that she experienced in her dysfunctional childhood home. When the lies she believed about herself followed her into her marriage, relationships, and ministry, she was brave enough to examine her past. In her search for healing and desire to help others, God began a process in her that developed into the Brave Enough to Risk Change, to Live Free Workbook, a twenty-week curriculum that is ...

Reverend Simon Jackson has always felt destined to lead and he's done a good job of it, transforming his small Houston church into one of the most respected and renowned in the region. But while the good Reverend's been busy tending his flock, his family's gone astray. His 19-year-old daughter, Rachel, gives new meaning to "baby mama drama." Crazy in love with her son's father, she's wreaking havoc on the man's life, even though he's about to marry another woman. David, Simon's oldest at 27, has been spiraling downward ever since a knee injury ended a promising football career.

Some Generational Curses are Meant to be Broken… When Keisha married Luther Williams, she thought she’d entered Holy matrimony with the man of her dreams. Flash forward a few years, and Keisha has discovered that her fairytale of a marriage is nothing but a hoax—it’s really a living nightmare. Luther is controlling and manipulative, and when he doesn’t get his way, he puts his hands on Keisha. Keisha’s upbringing is causing her to shy away from seeing divorce as an option. But when an old friend of Keisha’s moves back to town, she begins to reconsider how she views her ...

Need a quick hit of inspiration to start your day? Discover the bite-sized way to get your head right in a hurry. Struggling to place one foot in front of the other? Feeling trapped in a spiral of negative thoughts? Lacking ideas to help elevate your being? As a man who’s packed lifetimes of living into his thirty-seven years, Topher Pike knows how to cut to the heart of truth. Now he’s here to share with you over a hundred fast and easy ways to seize control of your destiny and walk on the sunny side of the street. 101 Quotes That Will Change Your Life is an uplifting guide to ...

Raising an Entrepreneur presents 76 stories from the mothers of some of the most successful entrepreneurs today. Entrepreneurs are the new rock stars - they're the ones who turn their passions into ingenious projects, because they're willing to risk failure to make their dreams come true.

📘 30 Black Inventors That Changed the World By Orlando Cole Brilliance has no color—but history often forgot that truth. In 30 Black Inventors That Changed the World, discover the untold stories of extraordinary men and women whose creativity, intelligence, and perseverance reshaped our modern world. These pioneers broke barriers, defied discrimination, and built innovations that power our everyday lives. From the light bulb and blood banks to GPS navigation and cell phones, this inspiring collection celebrates the innovators who proved that excellence rises above circumstance. ✨ ...

What if your next step wasn’t just a goal, but a vision calling you forward? The Power of Vision is an inspiring anthology of 28 diverse voices who dared to ask, “What am I really here for?” From spiritual awakenings and near-death pivots to quiet moments of clarity in everyday life, these stories explore the transformational power of listening to your inner knowing and acting on it. Whether you’re in transition, seeking deeper purpose, or reigniting a long-held dream, this book will meet you exactly where you are.💡Inside, you’ll discover: How a spark of vision can change a ...

Barbara Arrowsmith-Young was born with severe learning disabilities that caused teachers to label her slow, stubborn - or worse. As a child, she read and wrote everything backward, struggled to process concepts in language, continually got lost, and was physically uncoordinated. She could make no sense of an analogue clock. But by relying on her formidable memory and iron will, she made her way to graduate school, where she chanced upon research that inspired her to invent cognitive exercises to “fix” her own brain.

Most people are fearful of change because they don't have any control over how or when it happens to them. Since change happens either to the individual or by the individual, Dr. Spencer Johnson uses a simple story to show that when it comes to living in a changing world, what matters most is your attitude. Exploring a simple way to take the fear and anxiety out of managing the future, Who Moved My Cheese? can help you discover how to anticipate, acknowledge, and accept change in order to have a positive impact on your job, your relationships, and every aspect of your life.

Today’s 21st-century leaders face tremendous pressure in an increasingly complex and fast-changing world, where traditional leadership models have become obsolete. To transform and transcend these challenges a new type of leadership is essential. The solution? Systems Inspired Leadership (SIL): a powerful alternative for innovative leaders. Instead of an outmoded and ineffective top-down, leader-knows-all style that results in stress, pressure, and anxiety, SIL offers a fresh proven approach for achieving optimal results for your organization.

A tender historical novella set in 1860s Sweden — where a young girl stands at the edge of childhood, and the edge of the world she’s always known. Dalsland, Sweden – 1864. Twelve-year-old Elin rises before dawn to milk the cow, mind her younger brothers, and stir thin porridge over the fire. In a quiet village where everyone knows your name—and expects you to stay—she begins to feel the first stirrings of something more. A failed harvest. A baby’s fever. A carved wooden horse. And a boy named Jonas, whose dreams stretch far beyond the lake. As childhood fades and winter closes ...

The subject of “design thinking” is the rage at business schools, throughout corporations, and increasingly in the popular press - due in large part to work of IDEO, a leading design firm, and its celebrated CEO, Tim Brown, who uses this audiobook to reveal how the techniques and strategies of design belong at every level of business. Change by Design is an audiobook for creative leaders seeking to infuse design thinking into every level of an organization, product, or service to drive new alternatives for business and society.

⚠Become a leader who inspires and succeeds with proven strategies and real-world cases!⚠Leadership Through Self-Improvement is more than just another leadership book. It’s your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of leadership, blending theory with practical insights from some of the world’s largest and most respected companies, including Google, Microsoft, Starbucks, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Toyota. This book goes beyond abstract concepts, offering real stories of overcoming challenges and achieving success, giving you the tools to confidently navigate your own leadership ...

Make overcoming challenges your lifestyle You can definitely live an overcoming life. Imagine giving the devil such a brutal beating in his encounter with you that he runs into the darkness hiding and licking his grievous wounds. That’s the reality Jesus Christ made possible for us through His death on the cross and triumphant resurrection. Imagine yourself living in continual victory despite the numerous challenges of life because God made you an overcomer through the blood of the lamb (Revelation 4:11). This book is written with a very strong practical focus and in a delightful ...

This curated collection of seven groundbreaking works brings together some of the most transformative and inspiring books ever written. Designed to empower readers to unlock their potential, achieve success, and create lasting positive change, this anthology combines timeless wisdom with beautifully illustrated editions to enhance the reading experience. The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason: Discover financial freedom through ancient Babylonian parables, offering practical principles on saving, investing, and wealth creation.

52 powerful habits, presented weekly, in a practical, no-fluff guide to help you become an extraordinary leader. Every one of us has the ability to become an extraordinary leader. All you need to do is apply your unique talents and turn them into regular habits. Weekly Habits for Extraordinary Leaders offers 52 lessons, one for each week of the year, with an insightful quote, an innovative idea and a question to help you develop your leadership skills. With practice, you’ll become a masterful leader that people look up to. In this book you’ll learn: How to identify small changes that ...

We all know the problems of the world, but what are the solutions? We all know Artificial Intelligence is on the rise, but what about Natural Intelligence? We all know there are new things being introduced to humanity, but what has always been? We all know there are people who make a difference in this world, but what about YOU? Natural Intelligence, The Technology of Peace Not the "Art of War," but the Art of Peace. Not simply the Art, but the Technology which creates ALL the Art. A Powerful & Inspirational Must-Read Book To Change The World For Generations To Come! Featuring Best Selling ...

What It Takes to Heal asserts that the principles of embodiment—the recognition of our body’s sensations and habits, and the beliefs that inform them—are critical to lasting healing and change. Hemphill, an expert embodiment practitioner, therapist, and activist who has partnered with Brené Brown, Tarana Burke, and Esther Perel, among others, demonstrates a future in which healing is done in community. Hemphill weaves together stories from their own experience as a trauma survivor with clinical accounts and lessons learned from their time as a social movement architect.

She spent her life helping others, but when her own life is on the line—can she find the strength to help herself? Sara Davidson has it all: a career as an immunologist, helping countless strangers face life-risking illnesses; a loving, devoted husband; and fantastic, supportive children. Nobody ever had any doubts about where her life was headed, least of all Sara herself. So when the migraines began, Sara was determined not to let them stand in the way of her work. At first, they were just a nuisance. Then they became debilitating. Before she knew it, she was looking at an image of a ...