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Paperback. Condition: Good. The Race You Run is Yours to ChooseImpact is an interesting phenomenon. In some ways, we all impact each other. But the more important question is what type of impact are we creating? And is that impact big or small-positive or negative?Throughout his career as a successful businessman, Jim Akers created impact upon the people he loved, the teams he led, and the causes that stirred his heart. Jim distilled decades of personal and professional lessons into this resource Tape Breakers. It's a proven plan that will increase your impact because it shows you how to: Identify and focus on achieving success that can't be lost or taken away.Avoid the trap that will rob you of vital time, energy and resources.Increase your impact on and influence with the most important people in your life.Surround yourself with the people and resources that high achievers use to stay focused on running the races that give you the greatest opportunity for impact and influence.Employ effective tools and ways of thinking to get back on track when you are feeling empty, frustrated and disillusioned.Blending a mix of stories, research, and personal experience, Jim shares a race plan that will guide you to finish strong-to positively impact people you love, teams you lead, and causes that stir your heart.Isn't it time you ran the race of your choosing-one that changes lives, inspires hearts, and unlocks exciting new possibilities?What they are saying.Jim is inspiring and motivating. Tape Breakers is a must-read for anyone who wants to succeed.-Teemu Selanne, Stanley Cup Champion, 10-time NHL All-Star, six-time Olympian, four-time Olympic medalistFor anyone who really wants to live life the way the Lord created us to live-one filled with Purpose and Impact-Tape Breakers shows you how. Jim has provided an awesome framework to help guide and motivate you towards what matters most in life - People -Scott Westering, Head Football Coach, Pacific Lutheran University, member PLU Hall of Fame, All-American on 1980 NAIA national title teamI have known Jim for a decade and have experienced the impact of his leadership in business, with his family and in his community. In Tape Breakers, Jim lays out the path to lasting success. Anyone who has been fortunate enough to spend time with Jim has learned from him and his example of servant leadership. You will live a life with more impact after reading Tape Breakers and following his advice -Tom Koos, CEO, Weber-Stephens ProductsJust finished and LOVED IT.Wow.Brilliant-Stephanie Smith, Wife, Mother, Community LeaderWow So delicately personal and emotionally stirring. I just couldn't put it down Nancy Christofferson, Marketing ManagerJim Akers does an extraordinary job in finding an appropriate way to influence and help his audience. I say appropriate because I am usually a bit wary of motivational texts and speeches. I often feel like they lack real substance and lasting inspiration. Rather than giving the reader a short-lived sense of purpose or excitement, Tape Breakers offers real wisdom. The principles and advice in the book prompt readers to evaluate their lives regardless of where they are in their own races. Jim leads readers to a place of understanding and clarity, empowering them to lead impactful lives.-Ben Reidy, Student, University of WashingtonTape Breakers is one of the most compelling and impactful (not to steal a phrase from you) reads I have enjoyed in recent times. Jim's ability to tell and send a message is natural. Life as you say is a journey of races-some more difficult than others. A must-read.-Bob Milner, Adjunct Professor, UTSA.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. The underlying reason for most school superintendent turnover is a breakdown in the board-superintendent relationship. This book presents a comprehensive set of practical strategies and structures that will help ensure effective governance team practices become a permanent way of doing business in the school district. While it is written primarily for K-12 school superintendents, it is also a must-read for anyone aspiring to the role, members of a superintendent's leadership team, and school board members interesting in creating a governance team that works at an optimal level for the benefit of all children.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Swoosh! The sound of a basketball going through the net has echoed through professional arenas since 1946. Since then, each team has had its share of amazing players, top coaches, and exciting history. Discover the highlights about all of the basketball teams in pro basketball.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. ***Great influence guide - Amazon Best Seller - Updated Edition*** Simple -Project Management: Influence and Leadership includes 3 Proven Fundamentals to unlock the secrets of Leadership, Influence and Stakeholder communication management ***Updated and Advanced Edition*** Imagine that you master the magic of influence and are able to successfully lead and manage stakeholders. Imagine that you have a clear path of how to accomplish it. I have some good news and some bad news: The good news is that with the 3 proven fundamentals in this practical book you can quickly learn how to influence without authority. The bad news is that you have missed many opportunities by not reading this book so far. * After you read Project Management: Influence and Leadership you will easily manage and lead stakeholders. I apologize to you, as only now have I had the time to put all this knowledge in writing, don't waste anymore time - read it now * With the knowledge in Project Management: Influence and Leadership at your disposal, you will possess the secret formula that eludes so many others - the recipe to unveiling the mystery of Leadership and INFLUENCE WITHOUT AUTHORITY * Distilled by the author in Project Management: Influence and Leadership and unearthed on its digital pages are the proven steps for your success. A quick read with promising results - terrific value. Everyone has to work with stakeholders * Absolutely relevant situational leadership models which contain valuable Scientifically-Proven, tested approaches to leadership - by this book - you will learn a lot * After you start using the various techniques given by me, you will be amazed at the quick change to your leadership style and ability to influence in a wide range of situations * Colorful case study integrated - read Project Management: Influence and Leadership more than once to gain full understanding. * Easy to implement concepts - I know what you are thinking, how can this be so easy? How can this be even possible? As a matter of fact it is easy because of the focus you are investing on these hidden aspects of influence, leadership in managing and communicating with stakeholders. A Must have for maintaining a Competitive advantage Magic of liking fully explained. You think that it is possible to use liking in such a powerful context. Don't you? Introducing a tested four grid model for influence - understanding the four different styles of influence and communication will alter the way you interact with people around you. The advice is simple and each chapter ends with a summary of the vital concepts to carry on to your practical daily environment Project Management: Influence and Leadership is a professional and valuable guide to leading in tough situations and motivating towards a common objective, the author is crazy to give away these hard learned concepts practically for free Michael published again a great book on the softer side of projects. His own experience he made over 20 years ago in the Alaskan wilderness is transformed into our current business lives. He made an interesting connection between influencing bears and stakeholders. Viewing stakeholders as bears is a funny and powerful thought. Thanks for sharing your personal experience with us MichaelRalf Friedrich, President, Coaching Center Dieburg Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed when you purchase Project Management: Influence and Leadership, so scroll up and click the Buy button now.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. With increased pressure on businesses to cut costs while increasing productivity, getting the most from your team is more important than ever. This book will show you how to use compassionate leadership techniques to inspire your team to perform at a high level.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. How do you go about improving leadership team performance, strengthening the connections between leaders, and strengthening the leadership team?s connections with the rest of the enterprise?  This book tells you how.  Leadership teams, working together, create the culture and set the tone for the entire organization. When leadership teams fail to connect with employees, their organizations fail. Expensive leadership meetings often accomplish nothing, and clashing leadership styles can disrupt the entire business. What do these issues have in common? Simply this: The way leaders work together is crucial, and enormous organization-wide performance improvements can be achieved when they work together more effectively. Readers will first learn how to define what leadership team excellence looks like, and clarify the organizational impact you want your leadership team to have. Next, they?ll learn how to systematically optimize the 5% of time your leaders spend working together?in person, electronically, and through subordinates. This book will help readers magnify their impact, whether they?re already at the top of the organization, or aspiring to a future leadership role.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Leading Effective Teams contains over 200 pages of team effectiveness insights, self assessments, practical exercises and simple process changes that you can implement with your team today to immediately impact your effectiveness. Grounded in the reality of leading teams and managing stakeholders in today's complex, increasingly pressured business environment - where teams are demanded to do more with less as a matter of course - Leading Effective Teams is essential reading for every leader who wants to unlock their team's potential.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Have you read all the great books about the theory of establishing teams, but still don′t know how to transfer this information to real life? If so, 100 Ways to Build Teams is for you. This excellent resource puts in your hands easy-to-use techniques for: Building trust Establishing a team mission Selecting a leader Celebrating successes In addition, a special chapter offers techniques to use when you encounter the resistance that sometimes surfaces when building teams. …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The definitive guide for Pastor Search Teams This resource will guide your team through the important and sometimes overwhelming task of seeking out a new pastor This is a practical and extremely helpful tool for any pastor search committee. The authors have given attention to the most important steps for the successful process of calling a pastor. The appendix is loaded with useful tools. Every search team will find great profit in using this tool as a guide. Dr. Anthony L. Jordan, Executive Director-Treasurer, OKC, OK When asked to write one paragraph about So You're Looking for a Pastor? I thought that's easy as I had written several forwards and endorsements over the years for books. But, then I read the book and realized the So You're Looking for a Pastor? is filled with so many priceless insights that it was difficult to narrow down what to write. There are many reasons to utilize So You're Looking For A Pastor?, but if for no other reason the Sample Pastoral Candidate Survey Questions and the comprehensive list of questions at the end of the book are unbelievable. If your leadership team in search of a pastor uses the principles in this book I believe you will choose the right candidate for your next pastor. Jay McSwain, Alpharetta, GA Churches will benefit from this simple yet detailed Pastor Search guide. I greatly appreciate the focus on prayer found throughout Mike Napier, OKC, OK Every church will face the task of seeking the direction of God in light of the needs of the congregation. Christian leaders deal with their calling in light of God's Kingdom all the time, but how does the local church go about this momentous task? Yes they want God's absolute direction, but how does that reduce to finding the person that will be leading the local church for possibly decades. The following pages are a great guide. The authors speak candidly about the necessities of the God side of the picture. such as focused prayer. However, there is great care given to the individual characteristics of the local expression of God's kingdom and how a group of God-called people can find God's special person for their shepherd. Churches would do well to read these pages and incorporate their wisdom before starting on their very important journey. Gerald Wessels, Peach Tree City, GA This is a solid book from two solid pastors. Joel Engle, Anchorage, AK Our pastor of 27 years announced his retirement. We now face the daunting process of replacing this much-loved, well-known Pastor. I am grateful for this wonderful book that will help us navigate the unknown and extremely critical time in the history of our church. Aaron Lynn, Ft. Worth, TX Chad and Page have completed a tremendous guide for the Pastor Search process. This tool will help the search team, the church and the candidate walk through each step in praying for the will of God and to help the ministry begin and flourish. The entire church can and should embrace the process and contribute in a great way. The tool is Christ centered, concise and will bring the church together. Bill Shiflett, Lenexa, KS So You're Looking for a Pastor is a much-needed book It is encouragement, instruction, and inspiration in one package. And it is extremely well written. I only wish I had this book years ago as a staff member trying to help Pastor Search Committees walk through the often difficult maze of calling a Pastor to lead the church. There is so much practical advice to help churches make the best staff choice for ministry effectiveness. Page and Chad have been through the process of calling a pastor several times over their many years in the ministry. Therefore, the principles you will discover in the pages of this book have been used, tested and proven to be effective. Dean DeMarra, Defuniak Springs, FL.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The teamwork troubleshooter we all need! Turn your team into a cohesive unit. "This timely book provides readers with a new way of thinking about work and survival strategies for those who find themselves on bad teams. Readers who are looking for a playbook that can help them to understand and develop soft skills needed for teamwork will be eager to have a copy nearby."--Booklist Why do some team members not get along? What is the best way to get new teams and ad-hoc teams to maximize their performance in the least amount of time? How can meetings be designed to achieve useful outcomes? Teams are the source of problem-solving and innovation that today's organizations need to survive and thrive in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace. Teamwork is hard because there is no magic formula or step-by-step procedure to ensure results. Think of a programmer asked to develop new features for a cell phone: they write new code, test the code, troubleshoot problems encountered, revise the code, and repeat the testing process until the new features work without problems. Similarly, a team leader asked to deliver specified outcomes develops a plan, runs team meetings, troubleshoots problems encountered, revises the plan, and repeats until the team outcomes are achieved. The difference is that a programmer has tools to help streamline troubleshooting, while team leaders do not--until now. Valerie Patrick applies a troubleshooting mindset that includes: Proven tactics for team members and leaders to address leadership problems Guidelines for recruiting and changing teams for optimum performance Techniques to identify and address aspects of team climate that are limiting the productivity of one or more team members Examples of effective ways to operate teams and of meeting designs that produce transformative outcomes.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Engineered Irony, a 150th commemorative edition, revisits civil engineers Octave Chanute and George Morison's greatest achievement to 1869-the completion of the Hannibal Bridge-and their 1870 report, The Kansas City Bridge. Kansas City, Missouri, has enjoyed its Heart of America moniker for generations. The Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad, after years of negotiations and political machinations, chose in 1867 to span their historic bridge-the first ever to cross the Missouri River-at Kansas City, then known as the City of Kansas and formerly the Town of Kansas. The Hannibal Bridge MADE Kansas City, Missouri Vol. 1 (blue front cover) is a reprint of Chanute and Morison's 1870 report on the construction of the bridge, together with a newly developed biography of Chanute by Bill Nicks, and an essay on the importance of the bridge to civil engineering by engineer Brian Snyder. Vol. 2 (red front cover) is the culmination of David W. Jackson's decade plus effort to compile this sesquicentennial souvenir highlighting archival resources identifying nearly 1,500 individual skilled laborers and contractors-including five who lost their lives in the venture-who achieved a modern miracle between 1867 and July 3, 1869. During that Independence Day weekend fete, 30,000 spectators from across the Midwest descended upon the fledgling City of Kansas to celebrate the remarkable moment on the Missouri Riverbank. Another feature of Engineered Irony is a comprehensive gallery of all the known images of the Kansas City Bridge (aka. the Hannibal Bridge) from 1867 to 1917, when the bridge was replaced by its descendant, the Second Hannibal Bridge. Bibliography. Illustrations. Index.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. With increased pressure on businesses to cut costs while increasing productivity, getting the most from your team is more important than ever. This book will show you how to use compassionate leadership techniques to inspire your team to perform at a high level.

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Condition: Good. They were selected for their commitment and uncommon bravery, and for skills that far surpassed those of ordinary soldiers. They operated in Teams' of up to 200 officers and men, taking the firefight to the enemy's most fiercely protected strongholds -- winning the battles only they could win. They earned the eternal respect of a nation, and they recall with pride their remarkable exploits in a war lesser men would sooner forget. THE TEAMS is an explosive account of the SEALs in action -- told in the words of the men whose awesome courage under fire and breathtakingly unconventional combat techniques changed the way ground war will forever be waged. Detailed and blisteringly authentic, here are unforgettable first-hand stories of everything from BUD/S training to black ops, related with remarkable candor by six fighting men who helped write the glorious legend in blood and fire.and who were then, and will always be, proud to be call SEALs>.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. All-time greats, teams, today's favorite players, and playing tips Do you know: What a draw play is? Who holds the all-time touchdown record? What teams play in the Big Ten Conference? You'll go from rookie to Pro Bowler in no time with this football-lover's guide to the gridiron. Whether you're new to the game or a longtime fan, this book has everything you need to know about the exciting game of football Filled with the latest stats, tackle-worthy trivia, and more than 25 fun puzzles, this revised and updated guide gives you all the ins and outs of the game, including: The history of football and the NFLFootball stats and record holdersHow to predict which teams will make it to the Super BowlHow to develop offensive and defensive skillsFantasy football leaguesPacked with the latest draft, scoring, and league information, this end zone--worthy book helps you discover fun facts about football heroes and legends and coaches you on the tactics of the game so you can make that first down like a pro.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. All-time greats, teams, today's favorite players, and playing tips Do you know: What a draw play is? Who holds the all-time touchdown record? What teams play in the Big Ten Conference? You'll go from rookie to Pro Bowler in no time with this football-lover's guide to the gridiron. Whether you're new to the game or a longtime fan, this book has everything you need to know about the exciting game of football Filled with the latest stats, tackle-worthy trivia, and more than 25 fun puzzles, this revised and updated guide gives you all the ins and outs of the game, including: The history of football and the NFLFootball stats and record holdersHow to predict which teams will make it to the Super BowlHow to develop offensive and defensive skillsFantasy football leaguesPacked with the latest draft, scoring, and league information, this end zone--worthy book helps you discover fun facts about football heroes and legends and coaches you on the tactics of the game so you can make that first down like a pro.…