The Courage To Advance
The Courage To Advance

Author: Bonnie Hagemann

Publisher: Nicholas Brealey

Published: 2021-09-14

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1529376076

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A powerful collection of 36 stories about how the world's most successful women have overcome some of life's biggest challenges to reach the top of their professions. This is a book written for every current and aspiring leader, revealing the things that leaders rarely talk about; the behind the scenes struggles. The women in these stories are powerful, internationally diverse and have impressive leadership accomplishments. They were brought together through one unifying experience: they have all completed the Harvard Business School Women on Boards program, a course that has turned into a movement. Today there are over 130 members of the WomenExecs on Boards network, from 17 countries. This is the network where organizations go to find educated, prepared, qualified and diverse women for corporate board seats. After reading this book you will be inspired to lead and make a difference for others whether it's running a company or leading a division, team, project, community event or your family and home. You will discover that you already have all you need to succeed when it gets hard, to never give up, and how to keep going through life's difficult and sometimes terrible challenges. These women want you to know that you are not alone, and that you can lean on the strength of those who have gone before you, keep leading and keep getting back up again and again.

The Courage to Advance
The Courage to Advance

Author: Bonnie Hagemann

Publisher:

Published: 2022-11-22

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781529369014

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A powerful collection of 36 stories about how the world's most successful women have overcome some of life's biggest challenges to reach the top of their professions. This is a book written for every current and aspiring leader, revealing the things that leaders rarely talk about: the behind the scenes struggles. The women in these stories are powerful, internationally diverse, and have impressive leadership accomplishments. They were brought together through one unifying experience: they have all completed the Harvard Business School Women on Boards Program, a course that has turned into a movement. Today there are over 190 members of the WomenExecs on Boards network,from 23 countries. This is the network where organizations go to find educated,prepared, qualified, and diverse women for corporate board seats. After reading this book you will be inspired to lead and make a difference for others whether it's running a company or leading a division,team,project,community event or your family and home. You will discover that you already have all you need to succeed when it gets hard,to never give up,and how to keep going through life's difficult and sometimes terrible challenges. These women want you to know that you are not alone,and that you can lean on the strength of those who have gone before you,keep leading and keep getting back up again and again.

Choosing Courage
Choosing Courage

Author: Jim Detert

Publisher: Harvard Business Press

Published: 2021-05-18

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 164782009X

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An inspirational, practical, and research-based guide for standing up and speaking out skillfully at work. Have you ever wanted to disagree with your boss? Speak up about your company's lack of diversity or unequal pay practices? Make a tough decision you knew would be unpopular? We all have opportunities to be courageous at work. But since courage requires risk—to our reputations, our social standing, and, in some cases, our jobs—we often fail to act, which leaves us feeling powerless and regretful for not doing what we know is right. There's a better way to handle these crucial moments—and Choosing Courage provides the moral imperative and research-based tactics to help you become more competently courageous at work. Doing for courage what Angela Duckworth has done for grit and Brene Brown for vulnerability, Jim Detert, the world's foremost expert on workplace courage, explains that courage isn't a character trait that only a few possess; it's a virtue developed through practice. And with the right attitude and approach, you can learn to hone it like any other skill and incorporate it into your everyday life. Full of stories of ordinary people who've acted courageously, Choosing Courage will give you a fresh perspective on the power of voicing your authentic ideas and opinions. Whether you’re looking to make a mark, stay true to your values, act with more integrity, or simply grow as a professional, this is the guide you need to achieve greater impact at work.

Courage to Grow
Courage to Grow

Author: Laura Sandefer

Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Press

Published: 2018-03-06

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781626344914

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Acton Academy: The one-room schoolhouse for the twenty-first century Seeking a 21st century education for their children, Laura and Jeff Sandefer jumped off the track of conventional school and created a new model for learning. They created Acton Academy as a better school where learning is made practical and meaningful and where students begin a lifelong Hero's Journey to discover their true potential. Using the Socratic method, elements of the Montessori approach and state-of-the-art online instruction, Acton guides students toward independence and self-motivation, helping them find the courage to grow into the person they were meant to be. Soon, other parents wanted to start their own Acton Academies, and less than a decade from the seven founding students' first Socratic discussion, Acton has spread around the world. ​Courage to Grow is the Sandefer family's personal quest for their own children's education and happiness. Their story also contains a path for other parents who want to give their children the freedom to take ownership of their own education and to start their own school. The treasure at the end is much larger than Laura ever expected--a quickly growing network of dedicated, curious young people and parents who are not afraid to set them free.

Kantian Courage:Advancing the Enlightenment in Contemporary Political Theory
Kantian Courage:Advancing the Enlightenment in Contemporary Political Theory

Author: Nicholas Tampio

Publisher: Fordham Univ Press

Published: 2012-09

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 0823245004

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"Advancing the Enlightenment draws upon John Rawls, Gilles Deleuze, and Tariq Ramadan to present a vision for progressive politics. Rather than defend Kant's ideas, heirs of the Enlightenment should create concepts such as overlapping consensus, rhizome, and space of testimony to facilitate alliances across religious and philosophical differences"--Provided by publisher.

Advanced Style
Advanced Style

Author: Ari Seth Cohen

Publisher: powerHouse Books

Published: 2012-10-30

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1576876314

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Advanced Style is Ari Seth Cohen’s blog-based ode to the confidence, beauty, and fashion that can only be achieved through the experience of a life lived glamorously. It is a collection of street fashion unlike any seen before—focused on the over-60 set in the world’s most stylish locales. The (mostly) ladies of Advanced Style are enjoying their later years with grace and panache, marching to the beat of their own drummer. These timeless images and words of wisdom provide fashion inspiration for all ages and prove that age is nothing but a state of mind. Ari Seth Cohen started his blog inspired by his own grandmother’s unique personal style and his lifelong interest in the put-together fashion of vibrant seniors. Each of his subjects sparkles like a diamond after long years spent refining and perfecting their individual look and approach to life. The Advanced Style book will showcase, in luscious full-color, the best of the blog, but will also act as a true guidebook with all-new material featuring wardrobes, interviews, stories, and advice from a cadre of his most chic subjects, along with a large selection of never-before-seen photography—fresh off of sidewalk catwalks around the world!

Have The Courage To Try
Have The Courage To Try

Author: Erek Clacks

Publisher:

Published: 2023-06-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781088169643

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Erek encapsulates the essence of decision-making and the transformative power of choice in shaping our lives. His poetic, unbiased, and powerful story underscores the significance of having a plan, acquiring knowledge, and embracing change as necessary components of personal growth and evolution. The realization that leadership commences with self-influence is a profound insight that resonates deeply. It emphasizes the importance of leading ourselves before leading others, which involves conquering self-doubt and being adaptable to change. Erek is a decorated military combat veteran and advanced from the rank of private to commander because of his perseverance and dedication to intellectual and personal development. He also sought additional education, earning a Ph.D. It demonstrates his drive to advance both personally and professionally. It is evidence of his tenacity and the work he put forth to accomplish his objectives. Furthermore, Erek sheds light on his journey as a black American who has encountered stereotypes and challenges. His resilience, perseverance, and unwavering determination in the face of adversity are a testament to his strength and serve as an inspiration to readers of all races, communities, and families. His strategies for taking bold action and summoning the courage to try can resonate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, providing guidance and inspiration. Have the Courage to Try is a compelling narrative that showcases the power of decisions, the significance of self-influence, and the role of personal growth and resilience in shaping one's life. Erek's inspirational story of overcoming obstacles, pursuing education, and leadership, provides readers with insightful information and motivation as they set out on their own paths of personal growth and discovery.

Octopus!
Octopus!

Author: Katherine Harmon Courage

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-11-25

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1617230146

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“A pleasant, chatty book on a fascinating subject.” — Kirkus Reviews Octopuses have been captivating humans for as long as we have been catching them. Yet for all of our ancient fascination and modern research, we still have not been able to get a firm grasp on these enigmatic creatures. Katherine Harmon Courage dives into the mystifying underwater world of the octopus and reports on her research around the world. She reveals, for instance, that the oldest known octopus lived before the first dinosaurs; that two thirds of an octopus’s brain capacity is spread throughout its arms, meaning each literally has a mind of its own; and that it can change colors within milliseconds to camouflage itself, yet appears to be colorblind.