"Unleashed is worth an afternoon of your time, whether or not you are already a leader. It is sparkily written and personal, drawing on the experiences of co-authors (and spouses) Frei and Morriss."— Financial TimesLeadership isn't easy. It takes grit, courage, and vision, among other things, that can be hard to come by on your toughest days. When leaders and aspiring leaders seek out advice, they're often told to try harder. Dig deeper. Look in t...

According to the police, the victim was stabbed in the heart before the head was separated from the body. As the investigation continues other hotel clients are decapitated, usually with the head found delicately balanced on the knees of the sitting victim. A witty, touching account of life at the edge of Brazilian society, dressed up as a murder mystery.

This is a book about Jesus of Nazareth. It is not a book about "story," nor about "narrative theology." Hans Frei was not a theologian of story or of narrative in any general way, and this book is neither about the narrative quality of our existence and the gospel's relation to that quality, nor about the narrative shape of the Scriptures as a whole and the call on us to place ourselves within that narrative. Rather, this is a book about the way in which Jesus of Nazareth's identity is ren...

Convergence: A Tale of Stellar Secrets and AI ShadowsAdam Reynolds, grandson of StellarCorp's founder, craves one thing: respect from the Board of Directors of his legacy. Little did he know an Asteroid impact would not only derail his day but set him on an epic space adventure that would uncover the shadows cast within the company hid more than just the usual corporate intrigue. Behind the scenes, an omnipotent AI orchestrates a puppet show of power and deceit.As Adam delv...

Most companies treat service as a low-priority business operation, keeping it out of the spotlight until a customer complains. Then service gets to make a brief appearance for as long as it takes to calm the customer down and fix whatever foul-up jeopardized the relationship.In Uncommon Service, Frances Frei and Anne Morriss show how, in a volatile economy where the old rules of strategic advantage no longer hold true, service must become a competitive weapon, not a dama...

A year's worth of management wisdom, all in one place.We've reviewed the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review to keep you up-to-date on the most cutting-edge, influential thinking driving business today. With authors from Frances Frei to Morton T. Hansen and company examples from UPS to Apple, this volume brings the most current and important management conversations right to your fingertips.This...

For several thousand years, power-hungry men have not only caused countless wars, but have also, more recently, been polluting the Earth's environment. After the last world war, Homo sapiens sat down at the table. Human rights were formulated. Yet men still call the shots. If patriarchy were abolished, not a single child would ever be raped again. There would be no more wars either. So why wait any longer: Let's take away the weapons from men all over the world!

The influence of Hans Frei (1922-1988) is wide and deep in contemporary theology, even though he published little in his own lifetime. These two volumes collect a wide range of his letters, lectures, book reviews, and other items, many of them not previously available in print. Together, they display the range and richness of Frei's thinking, and provide new insights into the nature and implications of his work. They are an invaluable resource for all those interested in Frei's work, and f...

The influence of Hans Frei (1922-1988) is wide and deep in contemporary theology, even though he published little in his own lifetime. These two volumes collect a wide range of his letters, lectures, book reviews, and other items, many of them not previously available in print. Together, they display the range and richness of Frei's thinking, and provide new insights into the nature and implications of his work. They are an invaluable resource for all those interested in Frei's work, and f...

ANNA BECKER HAS IT ALL. She lives in Montana on her family's successful multi-generational ranch, is engaged to her lifelong sweetheart, and works at a job she loves. But when life throws her a curveball filled with tragedy and uncertainty about her future, she decides to start over in New York. It's there where she meets Kevin Maxwell, a charming, good looking marketing executive who makes big promises for Anna's career. And it's with Kevin that Anna, for the first time since leaving Mont...

Elevate your team's performance.If you read nothing else on leading winning teams, read this book. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you communicate effectively, build trust, and cultivate a learning culture. From Tom Brady's advice on leading high-performing teams from within to Amy Edmondson's best practices for building psychological safety, this book will inspire you to:

Change is constant—so become great at it.If you read nothing else on change management, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you lead initiatives effectively, avoid common mistakes, and capture the full value of your change effort.This book will inspire you to:Communicate the benefits of change clearlyWin support through compelling storytelling