Since their inception, the presidential debates Americans have watched on television were carefully negotiated. This book closely examines a previously unexamined type of political communication, presidential debate negotiation. While it has been widely known that all general election presidential debates since 1960 have been negotiated by the participating candidates, no one has ever completed a systematic study of them. In particular, the 1960, 1976, 1980, 1984, and 1988 negotiations wer...

With so much structural change happening within the world economy, people recognize that we need effective leaders more than ever before. Developing commitment within organizations and in a world of "free agents" and "volunteer" talent is not an easy assignment...and will require effective leadership skills.From 1975 to 1995, according to the Library of Congress, books on leadership appeared at a rate of about 24 a year. In the past 15-20 years, that output has more than doubled. T...

Lead SFPD detective John Hunter is months away from retirement. He’s spent his entire life working to clean up the streets of San Francisco. Like a football game, where two or three key plays can often change the course and outcome of the game, life is often the same. John Hunter is about to be faced with a situation that will be his game changer for his retirement and life. While family, fishing and his buddies will still play a roll, they will, at times, play a backseat to the direction ...

The Daily Show and Rhetoric: Arguments, Issues, and Strategies examines the popular Comedy Central program from a rhetorical perspective to uncover the ways in which Jon Stewart, the cast, and writers critique mainstream media and politicians. This volume analyzes the nature of The Daily Show, the arguments the program makes about the media and politics, the strategies that are used, and some of the particular issues about which the program makes arguments. Overall, the c...

´As time goes on and technology gets more and more advanced, EQ (emotional intelligence) will become far more important than IQ – excited to be living at the dawn of this era and to watch it unfold!´- Quote from Gary Vaynerchuck, Chairman of VaynerX, CEO of VaynerMedia, 5’time NYT Bestselling author and Internet Celebrity.Keep reading to discover what a higher EQ can mean for youThe way you understand your own and other peo...

"The only stability possible is stability in motion."—John William GardnerIn his classic treatise Self-Renewal, John W. Gardner examines why great societies thrive and die. He argues that it is dynamism, not decay, that is dramatically altering the landscape of American society. The twentieth century has brought about change more rapidly than any previous era, and with that came advancements, challenges, and often destruction. Gardner cautions that "a society must court the kinds of...

In this short book I share with the reader ideas about how to manage their time, their relationships, create a balanced state of health to address the situations that their work day demands; It is a splendid guide for personal development, considering topics such as communication, self-knowledge, the inner potential that each human being possesses, and the management of emotions in times of difficulty. It is here in this volume where the reader can explore their limiting beliefs and start ...

The Astrology of the Self is Volume 7 in a series of astrological essays from some of astrology's leading lights. In this essay, astrologer John Green analyses the role and development of psychology in horoscope analysis, and asks whether psychology and astrology are good bedfellows.

In your career and work, finances, and indeed all areas of life, experience the transformative power of a key relationship—the friendship you have with yourself.In a world obsessed with building self-esteem—doing activities to improve our reputation with ourselves—our sense of well-being hinges on performance, the whims of good luck and positive outcomes. But when we don’t measure up to our own tough standards, things don’t go our way or life falls apart, we are ca...

Lack of self-awareness is the single greatest obstacle leaders face in their development, effectiveness, and advancement. Dr. John C. Maxwell will help any leader become more self-aware, focused, and confident.With fifty years of leading and teaching experience, influential leadership expert and speaker John C. Maxwell can help you become your best leadership self.In The Self-Aware Leader, Maxwell teaches you how to:gauge your effecti...

It’s 1696 and King William’s War with the French has spilled onto the island of Newfoundland. Each nation seeks to eradicate the other and gain a monopoly over the lucrative cod fishery, but attacks by sea and ship have been ineffective against the harbour fortified communities of St. John’s and Plaisance. To break the stalemate, the French king sends his most renowned military commander to the island to eliminate the English once and for all. Launching a vicious overland assault during th...

John C. Maxwell uses his decades of experience to teach you how to reach your full potential through a commitment to personal growth.Throughout this book, leadership expert John C. Maxwell provides the essential tips and tools to help any leader continue striving for excellence no matter what industry, business, or level of leadership.In Self-Improvement 101, you’ll learn:the secret of becoming a lifelong learner,where to fo...