In "Eyes Wide Open: Learning to Suffer," author and veteran Jason L. Sharp shares a heart-wrenching story of perseverance and triumph over unimaginable adversity.Growing up in extreme poverty in Chicago, Sharp faced seemingly insurmountable obstacles at every turn. He found hope in humanity itself which led him to join the Army. He developed an unshakable resilience, grit, and mental toughness that propelled him forward through some of life's toughest challenges.From battli...

Do you crave the power to unlock your full leadership potential? Do you want to master the art of persuasion to lead and inspire others?In the world of Persuasive Leadership, we dive deep into the wisdom of top business visionaries who've harnessed the magic of persuasion to elevate their collaborative prowess and achieve unparalleled success. This book isn't just for the corporate elite – it's a goldmine of actionable insights for anyone hungry to amplify their influence ...

Pivotal Leadership is a unique anthology that curates thought-transforming articles written by CEOs, entrepreneurs, and seasoned leaders themselves—no fuss and straight from the masters’ mouths! Discover their secrets on how to be effective leaders amid the toughest challenges wherein the toughest calls—the pivotal choices—have to be made, as well as gain refreshing insights on innovation and persuasion, all distilled from real-world experiences and business expertise and all pour...

The United States is, relatively speaking, a new country; the colonies from which it sprung were settled by Europeans in the seventeenth century, and it gained independence only in the late eighteenth century. Despite this relative youth, the country has been host to a rich tradition of folklore and tall tales. This begs the question: if the country's fate had turned out differently, what would have this storytelling tradition have looked like? What stories would be told in these other Ame...

In "Eyes Wide Open: Learning to Suffer," author, veteran, and Chicago native Jason L. Sharp shares a heart-wrenching story of perseverance and triumph over unimaginable adversity.

It has been increasingly impossible to think about our changing world without coming across the term 'geopolitics'. In the wake of the invasion and occupation of Iraq by the United States, United Kingdom, and others, geopolitics has been offered as an explanation for the occupation's failure to reinvent the Iraqi state and as a blueprint for future action. But what is 'geopolitics'?Drawing both on academic and political material, this book introduces readers to the concept of geopo...