Blaise Pascal (1623-62) was a provocative and important thinker. Both the range and the influence of his work is immense. His Pensees ("Thoughts"), unfinished and composed of fragments, is widely regarded as a classic of Christian apologetics. In this volume, the reader is introduced to this work, with a view to both describing what Pascal says and assessing its present value. After introducing the man and his life, Pascal's views on reason and the heart, and on human wretchedness and grea...

Authors William Baker and Michael O’Malley teach you that--far from popular media portrayals of corporate callousness--kindness has a very distinct and essential place in the office.Without presenting a naive idea of kindness, this eye-opening book identifies the surprising attributes successful and resoundingly kind leaders share--revealing how traits like sincerity, honesty, and respect can benefit organizations and help them to thrive.In Leading With...

Leadership is rarely tested in calm or convenient moments. It shows up in everyday decisions, difficult conversations, and moments when others are looking to you for direction and confidence. Leading a Legacy is built from those real-world experiences. Drawing on decades of operational leadership, William E. Mojica shares practical lessons learned while leading people, managing risk, and making decisions that carry real responsibility. At its core, this book is about leading with ...

Unlock the Secrets of Understanding People with "How to Read Human Nature: Its Inner States and Outer Forms" by William Walker Atkinson. Dive deep into the complexities of the human psyche with this enlightening guide that offers a window into the very essence of human behavior. Atkinson, a pioneer in the exploration of the mind, provides readers with the tools to decipher the subtle cues and behaviors that reveal our deepest desires, fears, and motivations. Whether you're a student of psy...

Public speaking is no longer optional—it's essential. Whether you're pitching an idea, leading a team, teaching a class, or inspiring a crowd, your ability to communicate with clarity and confidence can define your success.In Speak to Lead, author and communication coach William Ubagan offers a powerful and practical guide to mastering the art of public speaking—not just to impress, but to influence. Through 15 essential strategies, this b...

This is the perfect guide to engaging with educational research. It explores how to read journal articles critically; what key academic terms really mean; different approaches to educational research, how they are used and what they aim to uncover, and how high quality findings can be meaningful for teaching and learning.This second edition includes:A new chapter on understanding quantitative research methodsDeeper discussion of qualitative and mixed methods...

Follow the downward path of the crossWhat does it mean to lead from a position of humility, calling, and service? In Leading from Below, Bill Taylor shares insights learned from six decades of cross-cultural ministry. This narrative theology combines elements of autobiography, theological insight, and practical guidance where leadership lessons emerge more from the crucible of life rather than books, podcasts, or seminars.Taylor's honest stories re...

Lead Right for Your Company’s Type will help you find the best strategies for success for your unique business.Every year, businesses needlessly fail because they adapted the wrong strategies suited for their organization’s strengths. A mid-tier retail chain is derailed by leadership demands for superior products instead of reliably low prices. A software giant is brought to its knees by prioritizing profits over innovation. A small arts college is destabi...

If not being able to read was a disease, it would be an epidemic. Millions of Americans can't read but illiteracy often goes unacknowledged or unnoticed. If you are the parent or teacher of a child who struggles with reading, you know the painful way that illiteracy steals their confidence and robs them of the joy that comes from learning. William Manzanares IV – a member of the Puyallup Tribe in Washington state – wrote I Can't Read to give the literacy conversation a much-needed jumpstar...

Leading Effective Supply Chain Transformations clearly defines how to achieve and maintain a supply chain leadership position by focusing on real-world execution and detailed integration of specific actions and process techniques. These distinguished experts and accomplished authors have gathered the nuggets of success from many international firms and combined them into a winning formula, not available in other books, that has been achieved by the select few. This unique,...

Las iglesias y las agencias misioneras se caracterizan cada vez más por la diversidad cultural. Como resultado, muchos cristianos se encuentran trabajando como parte de un equipo multicultural. Dirigir estos equipos es un reto complejo que requiere que los líderes de equipo sepan cómo ayudar a los equipos multiculturales a prosperar. Los líderes de equipo necesitan saber cómo ayudar a los miembros del equipo a crecer en cualidades particulares y adquirir habilidades específicas relacionada...

Raise ministry support without begging!Your financial support can continue to grow despite the ups and downs of the economy.Financial and volunteer support is assured when you adopt six key principles in your leadership style!Award-winning writer William Johnson demystifies the issues of raising ministry support which he has learned through over thirty years as a leader of both for-profit and non-profit entities. His success as a ministry leader, and international b...