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Holding Onto Air: The Art and Science of Building a Resilient Spirit - Michele Demarco
Jan 9, 202406:16:04Tap to summarizeListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Holding Onto Air: The Art and Science of Building a Resilient SpiritAuthor: Michele DemarcoNarrator: Michele Demarco, PhdFormat: UnabridgedLength: 6:16:04Language: EnglishRelease date: 01-09-2024Publisher: Berrett-Koehler PublishersGenres: Non-Fiction, Health & Wellness, Psychology, Death & BereavementSummary:A top mental health writer, trauma researcher, and survivor illuminates the dual nature of loss—the science behind it and art of transforming it with a breakthrough book and truly holistic approach. After experiencing two rare heart attacks at the age of 33—and a third a decade later, DeMarco knows trauma intimately. Trauma breaks your relationship with time by upending your expectations, fracturing your memories and identity, and destroying your innocence. With poignant wisdom and refreshing insight DeMarco explodes traditional myths of resilience and shows what it takes to thrive through any of life's challenges. DeMarco situates meaningful challenge and loss specifically in the context of 'lost innocence,' and challenges common notions that we can think our way out of despair and back to a 'normal' happy life when the unimaginable shatters it. Leveraging advances in emotion science, somatic psychology, neuroscience, and trauma, Holding Onto Air brings the body and spirit into the solution, as much as the mind, and so presents a truly integrated, 'whole person' approach to recovering from lost innocence and building resilience. It also makes spirit accessible for anyone of any background or belief—or no aligned belief. More than a rudimentary map for navigating grief and loss' rocky terrain (with tired tropes and shop-worn strategies), DeMarco offers a unique and trusted guide for an arduous journey every human being will have to face—the realization of evil, pain, or mortality that occurs after a person experiences trauma.
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Money Kings: The Epic Story of the Jewish Immigrants Who Transformed Wall Street and Shaped Modern America - Daniel Schulman
Nov 14, 202322:21:33Tap to summarizeListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Money Kings: The Epic Story of the Jewish Immigrants Who Transformed Wall Street and Shaped Modern AmericaAuthor: Daniel SchulmanNarrator: Jonathan DavisFormat: UnabridgedLength: 22:21:33Language: EnglishRelease date: 11-14-2023Publisher: Random House (Audio)Genres: Business & Economics, Biography & Memoir, History & Culture, Accounting & FinanceSummary:The New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice • The incredible saga of the German-Jewish immigrants—with now familiar names like Goldman and Sachs, Kuhn and Loeb, Warburg and Schiff, Lehman and Seligman—who profoundly influenced the rise of modern finance (and so much more), from the New York Times best-selling author of Sons of Wichita Joseph Seligman arrived in the United States in 1837, with the equivalent of $100 sewn into the lining of his pants. Then came the Lehman brothers, who would open a general store in Montgomery, Alabama. Not far behind were Solomon Loeb and Marcus Goldman, among the “Forty-Eighters” fleeing a Germany that had relegated Jews to an underclass. These industrious immigrants would soon go from peddling trinkets and buying up shopkeepers’ IOUs to forming what would become some of the largest investment banks in the world—Goldman Sachs, Kuhn Loeb, Lehman Brothers, J. & W. Seligman & Co. They would clash and collaborate with J. P. Morgan, E. H. Harriman, Jay Gould, and other famed tycoons of the era. And their firms would help to transform the United States from a debtor nation into a financial superpower, capitalizing American industry and underwriting some of the twentieth century’s quintessential companies, like General Motors, Macy’s, and Sears. Along the way, they would shape the destiny not just of American finance but of the millions of Eastern European Jews who spilled off steamships in New York Harbor in the early 1900s, including Daniel Schulman’s paternal grandparents. In The Money Kings, Schulman unspools a sweeping narrative that traces the interconnected origin stories of these financial dynasties. He chronicles their paths to Wall Street dominance, as they navigated the deeply antisemitic upper class of the Gilded Age, and the complexities of the Civil War, World War I, and the Zionist movement that tested both their burgeoning empires and their identities as Americans, Germans, and Jews.
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Inclusive Language Field Guide: 6 Simple Principles for Avoiding Painful Mistakes and Communicating Respectfully - Suzanne Wertheim
Oct 3, 202307:55:42Tap to summarizeListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Inclusive Language Field Guide: 6 Simple Principles for Avoiding Painful Mistakes and Communicating RespectfullyAuthor: Suzanne WertheimNarrator: Suzanne Wertheim, PhdFormat: UnabridgedLength: 7:55:42Language: EnglishRelease date: 10-03-2023Publisher: Berrett-Koehler PublishersGenres: Business & Economics, Language Instruction, Language Arts, HR & Office AdministrationSummary:Avoid inadvertently offending or alienating anyone by following six straightforward communication guidelines developed by a no-nonsense linguistic anthropologist and business consultant. In today's fast-moving and combative culture, language can feel like a minefield. Terms around gender, disability, race, sexuality and more are constantly evolving. Words that used to be acceptable can now get you cancelled. People are afraid of making embarrassing mistakes. Or sounding outdated or out of touch. Or not being as respectful as they intended. But it's not as complicated as it might seem. Linguistic anthropologist Suzanne Wertheim offers six easy-to-understand principles to guide any communication-written or spoken-with anyone: Reflect reality Show respect Draw people in Incorporate other perspectives Prevent erasure Recognize pain points This guide clarifies the challenges-and the solutions-to using 'they/them,' and demonstrates why 'you guys' isn't as inclusive as many people think. If you follow the principles, you'll know not to ask a female coworker with a wedding ring about her husband-because she might be married to a woman. And you'll avoid writing things like 'America was discovered in 1492,' because that's just when Europeans found it. Filled with real-world examples, high-impact word substitutions, and exercises that boost new skills, this book builds a foundational toolkit so people can evaluate what is and isn't inclusive language on their own.
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AI Dilemma: 7 Principles for Responsible Technology - Art Kleiner
Aug 15, 202304:54:35Tap to summarizeListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: AI Dilemma: 7 Principles for Responsible TechnologyAuthor: Art KleinerNarrator: Juliette PowellFormat: UnabridgedLength: 4:54:35Language: EnglishRelease date: 08-15-2023Publisher: Berrett-Koehler PublishersGenres: Business & Economics, Science & Technology, Business Development, ComputersSummary:The misuse of AI has led to wrongful arrests, denial of medical care, even genocide-this book offers 7 powerful principles that business can use now to end the harm. AI holds incredible promise to improve virtually every aspect of our lives, but we can't ignore its risks, mishaps and misuses. Juliette Powell and Art Kleiner offer seven principles for ensuring that machine learning supports human flourishing. They draw on Powell's research at Columbia University and use a wealth of real-world examples. Four principles relate to AI systems themselves. Human risk must be rigorously determined and consciously included in any design process. AI systems must be understandable and transparent to any observer, not just the engineers working on them. People must be allowed to protect and manage their personal data. The biases embedded in AI must be confronted and reduced. The final three principles pertain to the organizations that create AI systems. There must be procedures in place to hold them accountable for negative consequences. Organizations need to be loosely structured so that problems in one area can be isolated and resolved before they spread and sabotage the whole system. Finally, there must be psychological safety and creative friction, so that anyone involved in software development can bring problems to light without fear of reprisal. Powell and Kleiner explore how to implement each principle, citing current best practices, promising new developments, and sobering cautionary tales. Incorporating the perspectives of engineers, businesspeople, government officials, and social activists, this book will help us realize the unprecedented benefits and opportunities AI systems can provide.
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Secret of Culture Change: How to Build Authentic Stories That Transform Your Organization - Carlos Júlio
Aug 8, 202307:11:39Tap to summarizeListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Secret of Culture Change: How to Build Authentic Stories That Transform Your OrganizationAuthor: Carlos JúlioNarrator: Caroline MillerFormat: UnabridgedLength: 7:11:39Language: EnglishRelease date: 08-08-2023Publisher: Berrett-Koehler PublishersGenres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, HR & Office AdministrationSummary:Find out how bold actions by visionary leaders can inspire powerful stories that drive culture change. Data indicates that most strategic efforts to change a company's culture fail. So how do companies succeed in this endeavor? A top strategy professor and two highly successful CEOs found that, in companies that had successfully changed their culture, leaders had taken dramatic actions that embodied the new cultural values. These actions inspired stories that became company legends, repeated in every department and handed on to new employees. Through compiling and analyzing 150 stories from business leaders who have achieved change, they identified 6 attributes that every successful culture change story has in common: 1. The actions are authentic 2. They revolve around the CEO 3. They signal a clean break with the past, and a clear path to the future 4. They appeal to employee heads and hearts 5. They're often theatrical or dramatic 6. They're told, and re-told, throughout the organization With extensive and inspiring examples of stories containing these attributes, the authors illustrate how readers can harness the power of stories within their company in order to change or create a winning culture to align with any strategy.
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Hidden History of American Democracy: Rediscovering Humanity's Ancient Way of Living - Thom Hartmann
Jul 18, 202304:11:39Tap to summarizeListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Hidden History of American Democracy: Rediscovering Humanity's Ancient Way of LivingAuthor: Thom HartmannNarrator: Sean PrattFormat: UnabridgedLength: 4:11:39Language: EnglishRelease date: 07-18-2023Publisher: Berrett-Koehler PublishersGenres: Politics, Political IdeologiesSummary:America's most popular progressive radio host and New York Times bestselling author Thom Hartmann paves the way to saving our democracy. In this powerful, sweeping history and analysis of American democracy, Thom Hartmann shows how democracy is the one form of governance most likely to produce peace and happiness among people. With the violent exception of the Civil War, American democracy resisted the pressure to disintegrate into factionalism for nearly two centuries, and now our very system of democratic elections is at stake. So how do we save our democracy? Hartmann's newest book in the celebrated Hidden History Series offers a clear call to action and a set of solutions with road maps for individuals and communities to follow to create a safer, more just society and a more equitable and prosperous economy.
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Slow Lane: Why Quick Fixes Fail and How to Achieve Real Change - Sascha Haselmayer
Jul 18, 202307:48:00Tap to summarizeListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Slow Lane: Why Quick Fixes Fail and How to Achieve Real ChangeAuthor: Sascha HaselmayerNarrator: Sophie HeydelFormat: UnabridgedLength: 7:48:00Language: EnglishRelease date: 07-18-2023Publisher: Berrett-Koehler PublishersGenres: Business & Economics, Non-Fiction, Social Science, Business DevelopmentSummary:Avoid the speed trap! Discover how changemakers can find lasting solutions to urgent social problems through a proven 5-step process for listening thoughtfully, building broad support, and exploring unconventional options. Society celebrates leaders who promise fast, easy solutions to the world's problems-but quick fixes are just mirages that fade, leaving us with the same broken systems. The truth is, effective social change happens through slow, intentional actions. The author, a globally acclaimed social entrepreneur, offers a 5-step process for taking the slow lane to change-the lane that gets you to the right place faster: Listening-Listen to build trust, which can change hearts and minds and allow for something new to emerge. Holding the urgency-Accept that even in moments of crisis you can move only at the speed of trust instead of rushing into action. Sharing the agency-Create an inclusive environment where everyone can lead. Healing democracy-Build bridges that allow marginalized people to participate. Maintaining curiosity-Be inspired by nontraditional sources. Using dozens of examples-prison reform in England, urban development in Venezuela, healthcare in the Navajo Nation, early childhood education in New York, and many more-The Slow Lane shows how, by following the principles taught in this book, readers can create lasting change.
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Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results - Nate Regier Phd
Jul 11, 202306:11:53Tap to summarizeListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get ResultsAuthor: Nate Regier PhdNarrator: Nate Regier PhdFormat: UnabridgedLength: 6:11:53Language: EnglishRelease date: 07-11-2023Publisher: Berrett-Koehler PublishersGenres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, HR & Office AdministrationSummary:A compass for leaders lost in the paradoxical space between attention to people and attention to results—with Compassionate Accountability you don't have to choose! Sadly, compassion and accountability are too often in tension-leaders feel they have to pick one or the other. But solely prioritizing accountability can create toxic work environments that drive away good talent. On the other end of the spectrum, being too nice can compromise performance and productivity. Finding harmony between compassion and accountability is the ultimate catalyst for improved results and a thriving workplace. The solution is recognizing that compassion and accountability are not opposites. In fact, accountability is an element of compassion. Compassionate Accountability is the process of building connection while getting results. This book shows how this foundational mindset, philosophy, and way of living can lead to a thriving organizational culture. It covers such topics as these: - Why you can't practice compassion without accountability - How to turn on the three switches of the compassion mindset—and the predictable damaging consequences when they're turned off - The key role Compassionate Accountability plays in a healthy leadership culture - Six areas to focus on to start building your culture of Compassionate Accountability - Five common barriers to compassion for leaders—and how to overcome them Plus, readers will find real case examples of how organizations have adopted Compassionate Accountability, along with quizzes and self-assessments to help them learn and apply the concepts. Leaders seeking a renewed sense of fulfillment in their roles and increased leadership impact will find inspiration, guidance, and a road map for cultural transformation.
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Dojo Coach's Pocket Guide: Maximizing Immersive Learning for Agile Teams - Jess Brock
Jun 20, 202304:04:48Tap to summarizeListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Dojo Coach's Pocket Guide: Maximizing Immersive Learning for Agile TeamsAuthor: Jess BrockNarrator: Kim RamirezFormat: UnabridgedLength: 4:04:48Language: EnglishRelease date: 06-20-2023Publisher: Berrett-Koehler PublishersGenres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, Business DevelopmentSummary:This go-to guidebook helps agile practitioners overcome upskilling challenges in their organizations through effective Dojo coaching. Agile has changed the way we work in our organizations. But by demanding constant innovation and product delivery, individuals and teams struggle to find time to improve their skills. That's where the Dojo comes in. Dojo-style coaching encourages this kind of learn-by-doing form of skill development, one where guided breakthroughs and upskilling happen while delivering on current work. In this useful pocket guide, experienced Dojo coach Jess Brock delivers practical advice based on her extensive experience in real-world Dojos. Combining proven tactics and a comprehensive tool kit, along with actionable tips needed to drive engagement in both physical and virtual Dojo spaces, this pocket guide will equip you to maximize the impact of your Dojo. Whether you are a seasoned pro or you are just starting to develop your Dojo coaching skills, this no-nonsense book will help Dojo coaches at any stage of their journey.
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Designing Transformative Experiences: A Toolkit for Leaders, Trainers, Teachers, and other Experience Designers - Brad Mclain
May 30, 202309:48:31Tap to summarizeListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Designing Transformative Experiences: A Toolkit for Leaders, Trainers, Teachers, and other Experience DesignersAuthor: Brad MclainNarrator: Bernard AddisonFormat: UnabridgedLength: 9:48:31Language: EnglishRelease date: 05-30-2023Publisher: Berrett-Koehler PublishersGenres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, HR & Office AdministrationSummary:Offering a new lens on leadership and living, this research-based guide shows how to design experiences that can touch hearts, provoke minds, and change lives in powerful ways. Transformative experiences are life events that change our sense of self in important ways. How do they work? What elements do they require? How can we learn to design them intentionally? By embracing the research-based approach of ELVIS (the Experiential Learning Variables and Indicators System), this book details how to recast yourself as an Experience Design Leader, one that can provide those in your organization with the opportunities needed to reflect and grow as individuals. Beginning with the ELVIS Framework, you will gain deep foundational insight into how transformative experiences work. And then with the ELVIS Toolkit, which includes seven practical design elements, you will have the key to unlocking these powerful experiences for yourself and others. Whether you are new to the idea of designing experiences for others or are a seasoned veteran, ELVIS shows you how to tap into the psychology operating behind the most powerful and important experiences of our lives-those that shape who we are.
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