In today's world, we are witnessing an unprecedented breakdown of truth. With the advent of the internet, computer-generated images, and social media, there is access to enormous amounts of information, yet accuracy is increasingly rare. News organizations, politicians, governments, corporations, and average citizens alike broadcast their narratives across the world, often prioritizing influence, profit, or popularity over truth. In this environment, truth has been overshadowed – placing o...

Dialogue provides practical guidelines for one of the essential elements of true partnership--learning how to talk together in honest and effective ways. Reveals how problems between managers and employees, and between companies or divisions within a larger corporation, stem from an inability to conduct a successful dialogue.

This powerful book introduces core critical thinking concepts and principles as an empowering problem-solving framework for every profession, course of study, and indeed every area of life. The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts and Tools distills the groundbreaking work of Richard Paul and Linda Elder, targeting how to deconstruct thinking through the elements of reasoning and how to assess the quality of our thinking.The eighth edition of this guide further details the...

"This book is for teachers who have good days and bad -- and whose bad days bring the suffering that comes only from something one loves. It is for teachers who refuse to harden their hearts, because they love learners, learning, and the teaching life."- Parker J. Palmer [from the Introduction]Teachers choose their vocation for reasons of the heart, because they care deeply about their students and about their subject. But the demands of teaching cause too many educators to ...

In this classic bestseller, Robert Fritz argues for the power of the individual to choose to become the predominant creative force in his or her life. It is an oasis for anyone tired of the inadequacies of self-help, but who longs to create a life of satisfaction and purpose. Robert Fritz outlines an exciting and different approach to using creativity in everyday life. He shows that creativity is not a special gift given to the very few, but a skill that can be learned in order to change a...

Never before has there been a greater need for deeper listening and more open communication to cope with the complex problems facing our organizations, businesses and societies. Renowned scientist David Bohm believed there was a better way for humanity to discover meaning and to achieve harmony. He identified creative dialogue, a sharing of assumpt

Life is full of contradictions—love and loss, creation and destruction, tradition and progress. We spend our days searching for meaning, for connection, for something that makes the struggle worthwhile. But in that search, we often overlook the very things that shape us: the quiet sacrifices, the unspoken fears, the relationships that both define and challenge us.Either you munch on life, or you get munched by life. While we share similarities with previous generat...

Cultivate a new generation of self-reliant thinkers in this powerful approach to education and learning.Nothing short of a re-alignment of the heavens. Virtually a new and liberating way of looking at civilization. A BIG IDEA for big challenges.—Tom Peters, best-selling author of In Search of ExcellenceIn this groundbreaking shift to how we approach learning, best-selling author and business educator Carol Sanford offers a systemic...

Learn mental models for error-proof thinking, analysis, and decisions.The world is not as it seems. It requires a bit more analysis to see reality, and applying mental models is the best way to start.A thinking toolkit for nearly all problems and complexities in life.Think in Models is a collection of the world’s (and history’s) greatest mental models that are exclusively focused on getting the most...

Any desire for more individual empowerment will soon encounter the question of WHAT to empower. There are many ways to consider this. One way is first to identify human power elements that are known to exist, but DO NOT receive societal nurturing, enhancement, training, scientific research, or philosophical interest.In-depth research will reveal at least five major categories of these power elements, one such category consisting of the aware powers innate in everyone of our species...

This guide delves into the intricate layers of the INFJ personality, understanding their unique blend of intuition, empathy, and creativity.From their deep-seated convictions to their relentless pursuit of authenticity, this book offers a comprehensive guide to harnessing the strengths and overcoming the challenges of being an INFJ.It also explores the complexities of relationships, career choices, and personal growth through the lens of this rare personality type.W...

Defines the Female System as an emerging reality--a system in which women are valued, first-class citizens. Now with a new foreword by Carol S. Pearson.