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Author: Robert E. Kaplan Publisher: Jossey-Bass ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 304
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Reveals how managers on the corporate fast track can perform at peak effectiveness without burning themselves out or alienating their superiors, colleagues, employees, and families--people whose loyalty and support are essential to their success. Shows how organizations--by committing to develop managers' character and not just their skills--can help executives break through their personal barriers to managerial excellence.
Author: Robert E. Kaplan Publisher: Jossey-Bass ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 304
Book Description
Reveals how managers on the corporate fast track can perform at peak effectiveness without burning themselves out or alienating their superiors, colleagues, employees, and families--people whose loyalty and support are essential to their success. Shows how organizations--by committing to develop managers' character and not just their skills--can help executives break through their personal barriers to managerial excellence.
Author: Robin Romm Publisher: Liveright Publishing ISBN: 1631491229 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 330
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“Bold, absorbing, insightful, and wise. . . . Read it: the truth is inside.”— Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild and Tiny Beautiful Things “A work of courage and ferocious honesty” (Diana Abu-Jaber), Double Bind could not come at a more urgent time. Even as major figures from Gloria Steinem to Beyoncé embrace the word “feminism,” the word “ambition” remains loaded with ambivalence. Many women see it as synonymous with strident or aggressive, yet most feel compelled to strive and achieve—the seeming contradiction leaving them in a perpetual double bind. Ayana Mathis, Molly Ringwald, Roxane Gay, and a constellation of “nimble thinkers . . . dismantle this maddening paradox” (O, The Oprah Magazine) with candor, wit, and rage. Women who have made landmark achievements in fields as diverse as law, dog sledding, and butchery weigh in, breaking the last feminist taboo once and for all. “Both intimate and scalable” (Atlantic.com), Double Bind finally seizes “ambition” from the roster of dirty words.
Author: Claire Gibson Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0062853732 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 480
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Three women enter the demanding West Point military academy in this “inspiring tribute to female friendship and female courage” (Kate Quinn, New York Times–bestselling author of The Alice Network). Duty. Honor. Country. That’s West Point’s motto, and every cadet who passes through its stone gates vows to live it. But on the eve of 9/11, as Dani, Hannah and Avery face four grueling years ahead, they realize they’ll only survive if they do it together. With athletic talent and a brilliant mind, Dani navigates West Point’s predominantly male environment with wit and confidence, breaking stereotypes and embracing new friends. Hannah’s grandfather, a legendary Army general, warns her about the dangers ahead, but she’s determined to let faith guide her path—and when that path leads to her soul mate, the future looks perfect. Wild child Avery doesn’t mind breaking a few rules (or hearts) along the way. But she can’t outpace her self-doubt, and the harder she tries, the further it leads her down a treacherous path. These three women know that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. But soon, that adage no longer rings true—for their future, or their friendship. As they’re pulled in different directions, will their hard-forged bond prevail or shatter?
Author: Cassie Zimmerman Publisher: Nicholas Horne ISBN: Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 65
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Prepare to be captivated by "Arctic Expedition," a compelling account of the 1879 voyage of the USS Jeannette. This expedition, driven by unwavering ambitions to conquer the North Pole, embarked on a mission to uncover the secrets of uncharted Arctic territories. With Captain George Washington De Long at the helm, the crew set sail from San Francisco, their hearts filled with optimism and an indomitable spirit. However, fate had a treacherous twist in store. The ship became ensnared in relentless pack ice, leading to a harrowing fight for survival against extreme conditions. De Long's unwavering leadership and the crew's unwavering bravery shone brightly in the face of adversity. Yet, as resources dwindled and the icy grip tightened, tragedy struck, claiming the lives of many. But even amidst the loss, their stories of heroism and the survivors' relentless efforts continue to inspire awe. The legacy of the USS Jeannette expedition extends far beyond its tragic end. It has shaped navigation, survival techniques, and the enduring quest for knowledge in the polar regions. This book not only recounts the expedition's triumphs and trials but also reflects on its profound impact on Arctic history and the indomitable human spirit that drives exploration. Embark on this gripping journey through the annals of polar exploration and witness the triumphs and tribulations of those who dared to venture into the unknown. The stories of ambition, sacrifice, and the unwavering pursuit of knowledge in the Arctic will leave an unforgettable mark on your soul.
Author: J. M. Opal Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press ISBN: 0812203453 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 277
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During the first half-century of American independence, a fundamental change in the meaning and morality of ambition emerged in American culture. Long stigmatized as a dangerous passion that led people to pursue fame at the expense of duty, ambition also raised concerns among American Revolutionaries who espoused self-sacrifice. After the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the creation of the federal republic in 1789, however, a new ethos of nation-making took hold in which ambition, properly cultivated, could rescue talent and virtue from the parochial needs of the family farm. Rather than an apology for an emerging market culture of material desire and commercial dealing, ambition became a civic project—a concerted reply to the localism of provincial life. By thus attaching itself to the national self-image during the early years of the Republic, before the wrenching upheavals of the Industrial Revolution, ambitious striving achieved a cultural dominance that future generations took for granted. Beyond the Farm not only describes this transformation as a national effort but also explores it as a personal journey. Centered on the lives of six aspiring men from the New England countryside, the book follows them from youthful days full of hope and unrest to eventual careers marked by surprising success and crushing failure. Along the way, J. M. Opal recovers such intimate dramas as a young man's abandonment by his self-made parents, a village printer's dreams of small-town fame, and a headstrong boy's efforts to both surpass and honor his family. By relating the vast abstractions of nation and ambition to the everyday milieus of home, work, and school, Beyond the Farm reconsiders the roots of American individualism in vivid detail and moral complexity.
Author: Bjarte Bogsnes Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0470405163 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 206
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The author describes the serious and systemic problems with traditional management practices, and provides concrete alternatives and practical guidance on how to implement the beyond budgeting methodology, drawing on cases in which he has implemented beyond budgeting in large, global companies.
Author: Mary Oliver Publisher: Beacon Press ISBN: 9780807068922 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 102
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Red bird came all winter / firing up the landscape / as nothing else could. So begins Mary Oliver's twelfth book of poetry, and the image of that fiery bird stays with the reader, appearing in unexpected forms and guises until, in a postscript, he explains himself: "For truly the body needs / a song, a spirit, a soul. And no less, to make this work, / the soul has need of a body, / and I am both of the earth and I am of the inexplicable / beauty of heaven / where I fly so easily, so welcome, yes, / and this is why I have been sent, to teach this to your heart." This collection of sixty-one new poems, the most ever in a single volume of Oliver's work, includes an entirely new direction in the poet's work: a cycle of eleven linked love poems-a dazzling achievement. As in all of Mary Oliver's work, the pages overflow with her keen observation of the natural world and her gratitude for its gifts, for the many people she has loved in her seventy years, as well as for her disobedient dog, Percy. But here, too, the poet's attention turns with ferocity to the degradation of the Earth and the denigration of the peoples of the world by those who love power. Red Bird is unquestionably Mary Oliver's most wide-ranging volume to date.
Author: Jakov Bojović Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing ISBN: 1035313235 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 203
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With novel insights into the ambitions and objectives behind President Jean-Claude Juncker’s European Commission, this innovative book elucidates how the Commission has transcended the concept of ‘ever closer union’ in its attempts to adopt a future-proof EU reform agenda in the highly contested fields of migration and economic policy.
Author: Sri Chinmoy Publisher: Aum Publications ISBN: 193859956X Category : Languages : en Pages : 506
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“How can I carry on the responsibilities of life and still grow inwardly to find spiritual fulfilment?” When your yearning to know the purpose of life and the reality of God has you swimming against the tide, then the wisdom of one who has successfully crossed these waters is priceless. In this book Sri Chinmoy leads the way, with sound advice on how to integrate the highest spiritual aspirations into your daily life. Including essays, questions and answers, poetry and parables on: The spiritual journey; The human psyche and its inner workings; The transformation and perfection of the body; Reincarnation and spiritual evolution; Meditation; Using the soul’s will to conquer life’s problems; The relationship between the mind and physical illness; The purpose of pain and suffering; Overcoming fear of failure; Throwing away guilt; The psychic way to deal with the subconscious; and The Occult.
Author: Robert E. Kaplan
Author: Robert E. Kaplan
Author: Robin Romm
Author: Claire Gibson
Author: Cassie Zimmerman
Author: Duncan Heaster
Author: J. M. Opal
Author: Bjarte Bogsnes
Author: Mary Oliver
Author: Jakov Bojović
Author: Sri Chinmoy