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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

The Image: A Quantum Portal Has Opened (SNO Chronicles) by Guy Morris Amazon.com Guymorrisbooks.com A CERN black hole experiment creates a portal to a higher dimension, unleashing a quantum signal that entangles every computer on Earth. Only SLVIA, a rogue NSA AI, can decode its dire warning for humanity. Convinced civilization has entered the end of days, SLVIA manipulates global events to match its apocalyptic simulations. Derek Taylor and Jenn Scott are drawn into a dangerous conspiracy spanning the ancient city of Edessa to Rome and the White House. When Derek is compelled to prevent an assassination, he falls into a deadly trap, pursued by a Swiss banker with Kremlin ties. Together, Derek and Jenn must navigate betrayals, hidden alliances, and a relentless manhunt. In their darkest hour, the ancient Image of Edessa holds the key to life’s ultimate mysteries. In a world teetering on nuclear war, Derek and Jenn must confront SLVIA’s vision of the future and their own darkest demons in a battle where the stakes are nothing less than the secrets of existence itself.About the author Guy Morris writes deeply research, intelligent action thrillers inspired by true stories, and often compared the Dan Brown, Iris Johansen and Robert Ludlum. Guy was influenced by men of the Renaissance who were fluent in business, science, politics, religion and the arts. BookTrib's Favorite 25 Books of 2021, Reader's Favorite Gold Book Award, Cinematic Book Finalist, Guy Morris thrillers bend the fine line between truth and fiction with a sardonic wit.

22 Juni 39min

The Christian in the Cult: And How I Discovered Humanity in Christ by Jim Valekis Amazon.com Smilingicon.com Jim Valekis' The Christian in the Cult: And How I Discovered Humanity in Christ uses the author's life story to take us deep inside the culture of the Greek Orthodox Church, Herbert Armstrong's Worldwide Church of God, and modern Evangelicalism. After journeying through three versions of "the only true church," Valekis deftly invites his readers to join him in his ongoing discovery of humanity in Christ and what it can mean for the church and the world. Endorsement: Millions of religious believers will clearly recognize the spiritual journey narrated by Jim Valekis in this powerful story. A son of the Greek Orthodox Church finds himself in Herbert W. Armstrong's Worldwide Church of God, which eventually takes him into more traditional Christianity and out again. Where he ends up at the end of this fascinating pilgrimage will be a big surprise. But Valekis astutely narrates his journey and brings readers along with him to a spiritual destination that includes the whole world. In a religious and political landscape that has become a culture war of all against all, Valekis's final message of oneness and wholeness in Christ is a welcome antidote.─Andrew Manis, Emeritus Professor of History Middle Georgia State University, Macon, Georgia In your hands is a book that speaks powerfully to both the complexities of living and growing in the Church, and to the way God moves in our individual lives as believers. Through the story of author Jim Valekis, we see a riveting faith testimony passed from one generation of family to another -- across cultures, continents, and denominations. We experience through Jim's journey how our Christian faith can ground us and cover us spiritually, despite a fallen world, broken relationships, and vocational volatility. Jim reminds us that while our conditions and surroundings rise and fall, our steadfast relationship with Christ is All. I commend this book to you. ─Chuck Proudfit, President At Work On Purpose About the Author: Jim Valekis was born in Alabama with a "bouzouki" on his knee. His Greco-American parents raised their family as part of a thriving Greek Orthodox community in Birmingham. As a teenager captivated by the radio teachings of Herbert W. Armstrong, Valekis defied his roots and eventually followed a call to pastor in the Worldwide Church of God. When the former cult transitioned into Evangelicalism, Jim followed, continuing to pastor in Grace Communion International. Most recently Valekis co-founded the vision for the Tipp Center, a faith-based business and resource hub, where he is the chaplain. Jim holds a master's degree in Biblical Studies from Earlham School of Religion. He enjoys hanging out with his wife Becky, biking, painting, and sharing (especially over Greek comfort food) how his new theological understanding connects back in profound ways with the ancient Trinitarian fabric of his Orthodox upbringing, a relational Christ-centered fabric expansive enough to include every human being.

21 Juni 44min

Beyond Busyness: How to Achieve More by Doing Less by Peggy Sullivan Amazon.com Peggysullivanspeaker.com “Too many people have fallen into the busy cycle that Peggy so accurately and honestly portrays. This book is the wakeup call you need to get back to living.” — Seth Godin, author of The Song of Significance FINALIST FOR THE 2024 BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH Busy is not better. Break the cycle of “just getting stuff done.” If you’re feeling unfulfilled at the end of each day because you are busy but never seem to have time for what truly matters (a phenomenon called time poverty), you’re not alone. As a recovering “busyness addict,” corporate performance expert Peggy Sullivan’s struggle with the cycle of burnout and anxiety—leading to divorce, two totaled cars, a heart attack, and even accidentally eating cat food—led her on a quest for life outside busy . . . a sweet spot where productivity, happiness, and self-care can coexist. Her search led her to create a transformative framework for taking back control of your time and your life that has helped individuals, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Bank of America, and Blue Cross Blue Shield get their employees off the busy treadmill and align their time and work with what’s truly important. Grounded in deep research, including the results of a first-of-its-kind 2023 Busy Report, her three-step Busy-Busting Process has been proven to eliminate unintentional busyness, ignite the power of happiness, and unlock a more meaningful life. Beyond Busyness provides a simple, data-backed, and actionable approach to balancing peak performance, self-care, and happiness without sacrificing one for the other. About the author Peggy is a keynote speaker, author, consultant, and trusted researcher. Through her work, she has discovered why busyness is so detrimental to our productivity, health and happiness. Now she’s bringing her proven solution for escaping the busyness trap to keynote stages around the world with her signature blend of humor, heart, and honesty. She is on a mission to help individuals and businesses move above the damaging false belief that “busy” always equates to success. With her help, people and organizations are unlocking peak performance, improving self-care, and finding true happiness, without sacrificing one for the other. Peggy has presented for small teams as well as Fortune 500 companies like Google, Bank of America, Blue Cross BlueShield, and Ingram Micro. In her forthcoming book “Beyond Busyness: How to Achieve More by Doing Less,” Peggy outlines her signature three-step "Busy Busting" methodology that is actionable, effective and has already helped thousands of people get off the busy treadmill to live the life they were meant to live.

20 Juni 35min