Innovation Crisis

Ministry leaders carry the burden of keeping their organizations lean, focused, and relevant. The stakes are especially high for churches and other organizations that fulfill the Great Commission. When souls are on the line, there’s no room for bureaucratic bloat or sustaining a cumbersome infrastructure. Using missions disruptor William Carey as an example, Ted Esler shows how you, too, can innovate in ways that change the ministry landscape. The gospel of Jesus Christ never grows stale. Don’t let your ministry ever forget it!

As Audrey Kurth Cronin explains in Power to the People, what we are seeing now is an exacerbation of an age-old trend. Over the centuries, the most surprising developments in warfare have occurred because of advances in technologies combined with changes in who can use them. Indeed, accessible innovations in destructive force have long driven new patterns of political violence. When Nobel invented dynamite and Kalashnikov designed the AK-47, each inadvertently spurred terrorist and insurgent movements that killed millions and upended the international system.

Herman Lenz immigrated from Germany in 1880 and started a dairy farm in central Wisconsin. He raised a family with four children on ten cows. His oldest son, Charles, took over the farm, doubled the herd, and, over 35 years, raised his family of three boys. His youngest, John, expanded the barn and tripled the herd while raising a family of eight boys. After 110 years, his son, Doug, number seven in the family, became the fourth-generation farmer. Within ten years, the Lenz Dairy Farm can no longer support a family. Between 1990 and 2006, Wisconsin lost 14,000 dairy farms. It's time they ...

Why Higher Education is Failing—and How We Can Save It Higher education and corporate America have more in common than you might think. In corporate boardrooms, success is measured in dollars and cents; in universities, the currency is student success. Both systems rise and fall on the strength of their leadership. And in both, when leadership falters, chaos follows. Right now, higher education in the United States is at a breaking point. Institutions entrusted with shaping the future are often sabotaged from within—by self-serving leaders more focused on climbing ladders and building ...

In this compelling journey through twenty-six countries, Simon Mundy traces how the struggle to respond to the climate crisis is rapidly reshaping the modern world–shattering communities, shaking global business and propelling waves of cutting-edge innovation. Telling unforgettable human stories, meeting scientists and business tycoons, activists and political leaders, this is an account of disaster and survival, of frantic adaptation and groundbreaking innovation, of hope, and of the forces that will define our future.

Discover the pioneering world of shelter security in crisis zones with "Securing Shelter," a compelling guide designed to equip you with the essential insights needed to ensure safety and comfort in the most challenging environments. This eBook delves into a comprehensive strategy, encompassing everything from location selection to resilient design, adaptable technologies, and community empowerment, all tailored for high-risk areas. Learn from real-world case studies across the globe, from the Middle East to Sub-Saharan Africa, as you explore community-based approaches that go beyond the ...

Are you intrigued by the power of the human mind and its untapped potential? Prepare to embark on a transformative journey through "Hypnotherapy Unveiled," a groundbreaking eBook that delves into the enigmatic world of hypnosis and its practical applications. Venture into the annals of time in the first chapter, exploring hypnotherapy's evolution from the era of Mesmer to the heights of modern neuroscience. As you turn each virtual page, discover how technology merges with ancient techniques, from the realms of virtual reality hypnosis to biofeedback and self-improvement apps. This ...

Beyond Survival: Strategic Resilience with ISO 22301 for the C-Suite How Business Leaders Use Continuity Planning to Drive Growth, Innovation, and Competitive PowerIntroduction: In today’s volatile business environment, survival is no longer enough. Organizations need strategic resilience to thrive, innovate, and maintain a competitive edge. "Beyond Survival: Strategic Resilience with ISO 22301 for the C-Suite" offers a comprehensive guide to mastering ISO 22301, the international standard for business continuity management. It delves into how business leaders, particularly C-suite ...

Cet ouvrage est essentiel pour les chercheurs, professionnels et décideurs publics intéressés par l'intersection entre économie urbaine, technologie, finance immobilière et planification territoriale. Adoptant une approche interdisciplinaire, le livre analyse les profondes transformations du secteur immobilier au cours des dernières décennies, en mettant l'accent sur les effets des crises mondiales, telles que celle de 2008 et la pandémie de COVID-19, ainsi que sur l’émergence de nouvelles dynamiques portées par les PropTechs, FinTechs et modèles numériques d’urbanisation.

With over two decades’ experience both observing and interpreting how people channel disaster into opportunity in the most extreme circumstances and environments on Earth, Ben Ramalingam has a unique vantage point from which to identify the key principles that can enable anyone to use stress as an opportunity for change. In Upshift, Ramalingam distils this expertise into an insightful, powerful, and engaging book that will show you how to reframe your set responses to stress and pressure and instead use them to harness the potential they hold.

What was it like at the epicenter, inside the health system that cared for more COVID-19 patients than any other in the United States? Leading Through a Pandemic: The Inside Story of Lessons Learned about Innovation, Leadership, and Humanity During the COVID-19 Crisis takes listeners inside Northwell Health, New York's largest health system. From the C-suite to the front lines, the book reports on groundwork that positioned Northwell as uniquely prepared for the pandemic.

Master the Art of Mindful Leadership and Transform Your Life! Are you struggling to navigate the complexities of leadership? Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by challenges and unable to align your personal and professional goals? Imagine if you could overcome these obstacles and lead with confidence, purpose, and innovation. In "How to Master Mindful Leadership Techniques," you will learn how to thrive in challenges, realign your life with purpose, and excel in transformative leadership tactics. This book is your ultimate guide to becoming a leader who inspires and drives team ...

Executives are waking up to unprecedented levels of disruption. They’re facing new challenges from all angles that threaten the very viability of their organizations. Disruptions could be from more agile competitors, increased regulation, changes in consumer tastes or the ongoing development of new technologies. No matter what it is, you can expect change to be happening everywhere. Making New Mistakes is the go-to book for leaders looking for guidance on how to handle these disruptive events. It’s the guide that will prepare you for the next event, because it’s not if but when. Learn...