Development First

You have a great idea. Now what? That first mile - where an innovation moves from an idea on paper to the market - is often plagued by failure. In fact less than 1 percent of ideas launched by big companies end up having real impact. The ideas aren't the problem. It's the process. The First Mile focuses on the critical moment when an innovator moves from planning to reality. It is a perilous place where hidden traps snare entrepreneurs, and roadblocks slow innovators inside large companies.

While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it’s hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about tough issues from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.

A diagnosis of cancer frees the author to answer God's call into kingdom work even while he confronts his mortality and the pain and anxiety that come with a terminal disease. The Apostle Paul sums up the author's experience of God's truth by writing, "This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed" (Romans 13: 11 NLT).

Keith Gessen was nearing forty and hadn’t given much thought to the idea of being a father. He assumed he would have kids, but couldn’t imagine what it would be like to be a parent, or what kind of parent he would be. Then, one Tuesday night in early June, the distant idea of fatherhood came careening into view: Raffi was born, a child as real and complex and demanding of his parents’ energy as he was singularly magical.

An overnight success story…20 years in the making. This is the story of Wall Street Journal best-selling author Jeff Wheeler’s journey to publication. It’s a story of the pivotal moments that have shaped his life and his novels, some of them inspiring and some cringe-worthy, seasoned with meditations on creativity and what drives and quells it. Through sharing his own story, he also provides invaluable insights about the writing process, and the process of becoming a writer.

Nicole was a rock star when it came to her outside life. She was soaring up the corporate ladder as an engineer, had a great apartment, a closet full of perfect clothes, and a full social calendar. So why was she failing miserably at finding her dream man? This is Nicole’s true story of healing her heart by doing something utterly radical. She walks you through her steps from lost to living the life of her dreams with honesty and humor, showing the behind-the-scenes awkwardness of what it’s really like to learn how to love yourself.

If you find yourself struggling to get that desired promotion, people often don't understand you, and neither you understand them. There are good chances that you could improve your communication skills. This audiobook will guide you through the main and most valuable concepts about communication! Listening, body language, expressing yourself, hearing and delivering the right message, and much more.

Have you ever felt stuck, held back by fear, self-doubt, or uncertainty about where to begin? Take the First Step is your guide to breaking free, building unstoppable momentum, and achieving the goals that matter most.

Hiring Your First Employees and Contractors emphasizes the benefits of starting with contractors and only evolving to hiring employees when absolutely required. The entrepreneur and small firm manager is provided concrete benchmarks and approaches for hiring contractors and employees, with the emphasis always on how to extend the entrepreneur's reach so as to focus on improving core values and core competencies.

Poignant and heartwarming, My Boyfriend's Back captures the love story of former high school sweethearts Ed Oster and Donna Hanover (journalist, actress, and former First Lady of the City of New York) who, more than 30 years after their breakup at Stanford, reconnected, rekindled their love, and married, becoming part of what experts are calling a "21st-century trend" in relationships.

Becoming a father can be one of the most profoundly terrifying, exhilarating, life-changing occasions in a man’s life. Now 22 of today’s masterful writers get straight to the heart of modern fatherhood in this incomparable collection of thought-provoking essays.

Your journey into parenthood has already begun. This book is a roadmap that tells you where you are, how long it takes to reach the finish line, and what happens in between. It helps to eliminate the anxieties that will inevitably accompany you into this brave new world.

Becoming a super dad isn’t by chance but by choice. Discover how you can become the best father and partner, one step at a time. It’s Friday morning, and you’re all set to shut the week with a bang. The big presentation went well, and your weekend is booked with friends and fun. Then your phone rings. It’s your partner on the other side, calling to break the big news: "You’re going to be a father!" As her words echo in your head, you can’t make sense of anything. The good news is that, although challenging, fatherhood is a joyous and enriching experience.

You might be thinking Work-Life Balance is Unachievable as a New Dad! It's challenging but possible. We will help to explore methods to harmonize work and family life. Like any skill, parenting requires learning. This guide provides tools for a smoother journey into fatherhood.

As the director of a graduate program in Executive Leadership at a prestigious university, I have met many emerging leaders over the years. From our first encounter, Jasmin stood out as a leader among leaders. Even in that first meeting, I immediately recognized the contagious positive energy Jasmin brought into the room, his passion for serving others, and his unquenchable thirst for developing himself and those around him.

En la educación de sus hijos, los padres buscan enseñarles a vivir y a convivir, a prevenir situaciones de riesgo, agresivas y frustrantes. Pero, lamentablemente, esto no siempre es posible, de ahí que sean necesarios libros tan reales y eficaces como este del psicólogo Javier Urra, con larga experiencia en estos asuntos.

Feeling overwhelmed by the dad transition is more common than you think. Many new dads feel unprepared and wonder whether they can be the father their child needs. From confusing pregnancy terminology to worrying about finances and supporting your partner, I can tell you that you’re NOT ALONE. If this life-changing milestone is keeping you up at night and you want to thrive as a supportive partner, we’re here to help! With proper guidance and a fellow dad’s experience, you’ll become an expert on all things “bump to baby.”

This guide will answer the questions you are asking yourself now. Because we want to communicate effectively with people who are interested in understanding all about pregnancy, its stages, and everything that goes into giving birth to a child, we have used simple language.

In Dante’s Renaissance-sparking Divine Comedy, Virgil guides the hero Dante through the many layers of Hell to reach paradise. Entrepreneurs, too, walk through a hellscape of risk so they may create wealth, freedom and meaning. Survival First ushers in a new Renaissance by guiding modern Dantes through this hellscape. Survival First humanizes risk by discarding academic jargon and complex formulas for simple logic, emotional realism and the stories of ordinary entrepreneurs.

The People First Effect is a business fable about CEO Dan Burton. Dan has successfully led his company out of the 2008 recession and sees his organization moving back toward sustainable growth - only to learn that his company has been sold to a foreign investor.