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More Perils of Motorcycling by Ms Alanna Gayko Moreperilsofmotorcycling.com Amazon.com 'More Perils of Motorcycling' is the continued story of my motorcycle travels across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States during the previous decade. Other travels include riding two different BMW 650cc motorcycles in the Northern Territory and the Kimberley region in the tip of Western Australia. A highlight of my travels was a month-long ride 'Around Oz 2016' on my reliable 2011 Harley Davidson Blackline motorcycle. This trip was solely undertaken to raise awareness of the rare disease called 'Batten disease'. This is a life-limiting neurodegenerative (a type of dementia) genetic disease, which mostly impacts young children. Join me on my motorcycle travels - some off-road, with many adventures in between.

27 Juni 18min

Tradition to Truth: One Man's Search for Honest Answers by Jerry Mitchell Amazon.com Givegod90.com Is there a secret code in the Bible? Do you want the key to that code? Tradition to Truth is a journey through time and tradition. It will teach you how to find the answers many people have about the Bible. This is a story of how one man asked for answers and discovered those answers were not what he expected. If you are willing to challenge your traditions and strengthen your faith, this is for you.About the author Growing up on a farm and working with large animals for most of my life gave me a great deal of insight into the blueprint our Creator used to design our world and mankind. When I began asking questions that no pastor or Rabbi could answer without twisting the Bible out of context I began to read everything I could about where some of these traditions first originated. I soon discovered the answers are already in the Bible if we are willing to put our traditions and man made doctrines aside and actually read what is written. The result is in the books, what has taken years of research and forensic analysis of the Bible may answer some of your questions and raise even more.

26 Juni 35min

The New Science of Momentum: How the Best Coaches and Leaders Build a Fire from a Single Spark by Don Yaeger, Bernie Banks Amazon.com Learn how to capture—and keep—the awesome power of momentum! Most leaders believe in momentum—a phenomenon that's easy to perceive but difficult to define. Which is why so few have been able to explain how to spark it, sustain it, or steer it to unbridled success. Until now. In this groundbreaking book, bestselling author Don Yaeger and leadership expert Bernie Banks uncover what it takes to turn a single moment into unstoppable momentum. Drawing from eight years of research, over 250 interviews, and thousands of survey responses, they reveal a proven model for building momentum across sports, business, politics, and the military. You'll learn how to: Recognize the early spark of momentum and act on it. Build a culture that sustains momentum over time. Apply a research-backed model used by top leaders. Reignite momentum when it begins to fade. Whether you're leading a team or an entire organization, this book will help you harness momentum in every aspect of an enterprise—from team building to recruitment to communications—and make it last.

25 Juni 37min

Seasons: The Beautiful Transition: The Beautiful Transition by Silas Toney Amazon.com Let the seasons take you on a journey of discovery and purpose. Seasons show just how important letting go of the old and receiving with gladness the new. What wisdom will winter pass on to spring? What happens when they meet? The transitions of life can happen suddenly each with its own unique personality, beautiful and painful in its own way. Silas Toney was born in Sumter, South Carolina. He was not an avid reader as a child. But when he did, he often wondered, what kind of people authors were, and how did they come up with so many words? Many years later, writing and still wondering not only about the number of words but also the weight of a word. He is also a photographer, and spoken-word artist and was awarded a Certifi cate of Artistic Achievement from The Pinacothèque for his participation in the Luxembourg Art Prize 2022. The Luxembourg Art Prize is one of the most prestigious international art contests in the world.

25 Juni 37min

My Inner Heroine: Exploring Feminine Pain by Kerry Blaser Kerryblaser.com https://www.amazon.com/My-Inner-Heroine-Exploring-Feminine/dp/B0F31QQ3PM “Pain is beautiful, because it shows us what needs to be healed.” Universal Wisdom Exploring my maternal pain was both tortuous and exhilarating. I felt every emotion under the sun from shame to fear to anger to pride to love to compassion to enlightenment. I did a deep dive into my soul’s darkness, also known as my shadow, to heal from my childhood trauma. I unearthed a vast supply of self-love, self-compassion and self-belief. My shamanic gifts were also “hidden” in there. I had no idea what a treasure-trove my shadow actually is. Inside of my shadow, I am a shamanic heroine. I learned how to transform my emotional pain into more self-love. It’s an initiation process where hard, painful work came first. Then, valuable wisdom was my reward. The initiation process for the channeled quote above was excruciating. I had to experience 35 years of debilitating lower back pain first. Only then, was I ready to receive and comprehend that wisdom. This book guides you through the tumultuous process I experienced in order to understand myself and the world around me. I grant you intimate access to explore my emotions, relationships, misunderstandings and epiphanies. I reveal what it took for me to heal from my childhood trauma, become a shaman and experience enlightenment. Hopefully, my story will inspire your own personal growth and self-reflection work. Happy healing!About the author Kerry Blaser is a shaman and a Reiki Master. She has three grown children and a master's degree in East Asian Religious Studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara. She started healing her own childhood trauma ten years ago. Now, she is ready to share the knowledge and wisdom she gained with others as inspiration to transform their emotional wounds into personal wisdom.

25 Juni 43min

Exploring Corporate Culture and M&A with Matthew Person Townsquare-advisors.com About the Guest(s): Matthew Person is the founder and managing director of Town Square Advisors, a firm dedicated to serving the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. He is a certified M&A advisor with extensive experience in buy-side mergers and acquisitions, having led private equity-backed global corporate development departments for firms like IDG, Blackstone, Vista, and TA Associates. Additionally, Matthew has experience as a Vice President at Capstone Partners and has worked with startups and growth-stage companies, exemplified by his tenure at Breakaway Innovation and Hybrid VC. Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris dives into the multifaceted world of corporate culture and organizational alignment with his guest, Matthew Person. Matthew, an expert in mergers and acquisitions, introduces his innovative Square Management System, a comprehensive framework designed to help businesses understand and intentionally cultivate corporate culture to achieve optimal staff alignment and business success. Matthew discusses the often overlooked but critical role of culture in the business environment, especially during mergers and acquisitions. Using his Square Management System, he highlights the importance of understanding corporate culture and the individual work preferences of employees to create a harmonious and productive workplace. This episode emphasizes that successful mergers often hinge on cultural fit more so than financial metrics and that understanding the preferences for independence or constraint can lead to better job satisfaction and performance. Chris and Matthew explore how culture isn’t just about perks like ping-pong tables but is deeply tied to identity, instruction, intercommunication, and feedback within a company. Key Takeaways: The Square Management System emphasizes four elements—identity, instruction, intercommunication, and information feedback—as crucial for understanding and shaping corporate culture. Employers and employees benefit significantly from cultural alignment, impacting individual job satisfaction and overall business success. Cultural fit in mergers and acquisitions can often predict the success or failure of such ventures, as seen in both infamous and successful M&A cases. Matthew’s approach underscores that there is no universally right or wrong culture; it's about finding the fit that aligns the company’s processes with employees’ natural work styles. Taking self-assessment quizzes can help both employees and executives understand their ideal work environments, ensuring better placement and higher retention. Notable Quotes: "Culture isn't just the ping-pong tables or Thursday beers; it's about identity, instruction, intercommunication, and feedback." "There's no wrong culture, just your culture, and it's crucial for executives to understand what aligns best with their organizational goals." "Successful mergers often hinge on cultural fit more than any financial metric; it's about bringing together compatible systems and people." "Great culture is alignment between the employee and the company. We've often focused too much on broad appeal instead of individual fit." "Our goal is to let people make decisions and own them within a framework that respects their independence and contributes to a high-performing team."

25 Juni 40min

The Living Room Design Formula: Style Your Home Like a Pro, One Room at a Time by Amy Leah Barrickman Amazon.com Barrickmandesign.com Do you want to make your house feel like a home but aren’t sure how to put it together? If you want the look of a professionally-finished space without the designer, The Living Room Design Formula is your answer. In The Living Room Design Formula, professional design expert Amy Barrickman guides you step-by-step through creating a stunning and functional living space. With her simple and approachable formula developed over 15 years of practice, Amy makes interior design accessible to everyone. In this book, you will: Learn to formulate your design concept with confidence. Follow easy instructions to measure and lay out a functional floor plan. Create cohesive designs by compiling and refining your ideas. Discover where to invest and where to save on furniture, lighting, rugs, window treatments and more. Master clear tricks to arrange wall hangings and accessories in an artful, balanced way. By focusing on one room, you’ll be able to fully complete the space and gain the confidence to tackle future projects with ease. Get started with The Living Room Design Formula and begin making real progress today!About the author Amy Leah Barrickman graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Pennsylvania State University. She is a wife, mother, interior designer and entrepreneur. She started her design business in 2010 and has been blessed with one problem: too many projects! Amy took to social media to help more people style and personalize their spaces. So many people enjoyed the tips and tricks posted @BarrickmanDesign that her videos caught the attention of QVC, where she now appears as an on-camera design expert. Amy’s mission has always been to leave every space more beautiful than she found it. She plans to continue this through her book series, social media presence and hopes to someday expand her work to include a foundation that supports the beautification of the city of Philadelphia.

24 Juni 43min

Give Hospitality: A Hopeful Story of What Happens When We Live, Work, and Love from a Place of Generosity by Taylor Scott Leadwithhospitality.com Amazon.com Burnout and turnover are at an all-time high. Hospitality pioneer Taylor Scott proves a spirit of generosity is the key to bridging our divides and engaging the best in others regardless of our differences in this all-new business fable. At a fundamental level, the purpose of leadership is to connect with and inspire the hearts and minds of others to become their absolute best so they can ultimately give the best of themselves at work, at home, and in their communities. How do we do that? Taylor Scott draws on his 20 plus years of experience working at hospitality industry leaders like Disney Parks and Resorts, Gaylord Hotels and Resorts, and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, to provide an inviting, accessible fable about adopting a spirit of generosity. Give Hospitality tells the story of Summer Grace, who after leaving a toxic workplace that lacked inclusivity lands a new role at Kauwela Resorts—the home of five core values that empower its people to thrive. Her story charts how leaders in any industry can bring those values to life by purposefully giving compassion, encouragement, kindness, hospitality, and leadership. Be inspired to embrace the game-changing power of giving and receiving hospitality, which in turn makes us happier, improves our health, strengthens our social bonds, evokes feelings of gratitude, and has a positive ripple effect in our communities. Learn actionable principles for cultivating an environment where employees are happier and more engaged, and where they feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.About the author Taylor Scott graduated with honors from Florida Southern College, in Lakeland, FL, earning a BS in Business Administration. He earned a Masters of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University. Taylor has worked for notable brands such as Disney Parks and Resorts, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, Gaylord Hotels and Resorts, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and Disney Vacation Club.

23 Juni 25min