Virtual Leadership

The Fundamental Five: The Formula for Quality Instruction, shares with teachers and school leaders the five practices that every teacher can, and should, use to dramatically improve instuctional rigor and relevance, and student performance. E. Don Brown, a past president of the National Association of Secondary School Principals states, "In a time when both institutions and individuals in education are universally being challenged to ‘do more with less,’ we find two fresh new voices [Cain and Laird] ready to take the challenge by delving into the idea that it is the small changes in ...

If you’re running a virtual business, then you’ve got to read Leading Virtual Meetings – Methods and Effective Practices! For many people working from home not only makes sense, but it also leads to higher job satisfaction, higher productivity and lowers costs associated with employees. We live in an age where a message or email can be sent across the world within seconds. All you need is a smartphone, tablet, laptop, and internet connection and you could be working from home! With this lean towards freelancers and virtual offices, it’s not always easy for all business owners to set...

The business of creating our built environment remains largely siloed and disconnected today. Owners, designers, construction managers, and trade contractors each defend their profit margins by shifting risk to others and focusing on their own piece of the puzzle. Lean thinking promises to change all this, yet has proven particularly difficult to implement in the building industry. Better Building provides a practical model for putting lean thinking into action and improving the experience of project work. Based on years of experience shifting mindsets and behaviors, this model answers the ...

"Few books so artfully blend the optimism of Kurzweil with the caution of Bostrom with the pragmatism of Mollick." (Linus Caldwell, Alphaverse Capital) In classical Greek mythology, Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to humanity before being damned for all eternity. The moral of the story: the gift of scientific progress and technology is a double-edged sword. If the hype is to be believed, humanity is on the cusp of a technological breakthrough of Promethean impact: Artificial Intelligence. Google’s Sundar Pichai claims that the impact of AI will be “more profound than ...

This book is great for beginners and those seeking general knowledge. It focuses on the basic skills,methodologies, responsibilities, and benefits of I/O psychologists; the concept of personality and its influence on employee behavior; the impact of emotionally intelligent leadership in organizations; and the connection between workplace emotions and employee conduct. The text is informational and educational, and it is written for easy reader understanding at all levels.

Being a father isn’t just about providing—it’s about leading, shaping, and being fully present in your child’s life. In Fatherhood by Design, former professional athlete, coach, and father of four, Erik Westrum, delivers a powerful blueprint for fathers who refuse to settle for passive parenting. This book is a call to action for men who want to lead their families with purpose, instill discipline, and create lasting impact—not just for today, but for generations to come. You’ll discover how to: ✅ Be fully present and engaged, making every moment count ✅ Balance fatherhood, ...

Will God ever use me again? How can I invest my broken life? Does my life matter? Have you ever asked yourself these questions? All too often, churches, organizations, and companies abandon their broken leaders at the very moment the person becomes most useful. In Redemptive Leadership, Dr. Harv Powers explains Why God uses only broken leaders How God uses brokenness to transform the lives of others The process to become a redemptive leader Redemptive leadership rests on the hope that out of the ashes of our lives, transcendent influence emerges. God uses all the events of our lives, both ...

HARNESS THE POWER OF YOUR HEART TO TRANSFORM THE WAY YOU LIVE, LOVE, AND LEAD Leaders are tired and don’t know what to do about it. For far too long, they’ve built their lives and work around some version of the same message, “Get up, get out there, and deliver results.” No matter how hard they try, it is never enough — they are never enough. It’s exhausting, but what if it doesn’t have to be? Fighting for Heart shows leaders how to harness the power of their hearts to transform the way they live, love, and lead. Drawing on his extensive research and experience working with ...

A practical guide to understanding the hard and soft skills involved in analyzing and improving business processes. This book will introduce you to the Fishbone Diagram, SIPOC, the High-Level Process Map, the Detailed Process Map, the Relationship Map, and the Five Whys. This course teaches you how to understand and apply DMAIC to any scenario. This book also informs and educates on the intricacies of building influence and teams to be able to effectively drive change. You will understand which processes are ripe for change, how to approach change initiatives, and also learn from best ...

What does it mean to be a man today? Not a macho nor a whimp, but someone who can be strong and vulnerable, open and assertive, grounded and inspired. Many men are facing this question today. They feel confident to share their innermost feelings with women, but they lack the friendship, safety and nurturing bond with other men. They never had a good example of their fathers, who were mostly absent: physically absent, emotionally absent or spiritually absent. A few generations of men have became lost sons, doing their best but without a clear picture of what it means to be a man This is the ...

In Leadership Under Fire: Lessons from the Frontlines of Law Enforcement, Keith Grounsell shares hard-earned wisdom from more than 26 years of leadership in some of the world's most demanding environments. Drawing on his experiences as a two-time Chief of Police and U.S. Contingent Commander internationally, Grounsell delivers a candid look at the successes, mistakes, and tough lessons that shaped his leadership journey. From building high-performing teams and navigating crises to tackling corruption and adapting to cultural differences, this book offers a powerful roadmap to leading with ...

Our confidence, our motivation, the ability to utilize the discipline so necessary in the tough times is not something we routinely address during the good times. We are caught, flat footed, in a moment destined to change our lives. It becomes difficult to assert ourselves as the leaders of our families without the purpose driven self understanding that is discussed in this book. At length and in detail. If you are seeking to reclaim purpose, passion, and vision to move beyond the current threshold of you life, this book is for you.

Are you self-aware, rational, and pragmatic, yet still unable to achieve the results you want in your management, business or career? Success in business doesn’t solely depend on diligent planning, executing and ‘doing’. The ‘human factor’ plays a vital role in accomplishment and prosperity. As an executive or a business owner, your success depends first and foremost on your mental conduct. It’s not enough to learn tactical methods and techniques, or plan a strategy; in order to succeed in today’s competitive reality, you must first tackle your mental side and reprogram your ...

Finalist in the Business Book of the Year 2024 awards! The CPO role has finally taken its rightful place on the Executive Committee and people management is recognised as a true differentiator of success for modern organisations. However, CPOs face a challenge. In a world of increasing regulation and litigation, and with greater expectations than ever of how organisations should support their people, the role risks being overwhelmed. Managers are drowning under the weight of people-related tasks, while staff demand ever more from their workplace. CEOs and Boards need everything done ...

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on hands-on leadership or autocratic leadership, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Hands-on Leadership This book examines hands-on leadership while discussing its style, advantages, disadvantages, key traits, and future. The text is educational and informational, and it is written for easy reader understanding at all levels. Autocratic Leadership This book focuses on autocratic leadership while exploring its advantages, examining its disadvantages, citing famous business people who ...

21st century leadership is a whole new world! More than ever before, everybody can lead--because everybody can serve. 'Serve to Lead' equips you with the tools to prevail--whether you're a CEO or just starting out, whether you're an entrepreneur or work in a large company, government agency, a not-for-profit organization or the military. Extensive interviews, business case studies, psychological research, biography, history and literature inform this award-winning leadership manual. 'Serve to Lead' equips you with the tools to make your unique contribution as a leader. From the raw material...

If You Want to Reduce stress, and Increase Joy with The Buddhist philosophy, Then Keep Reading… What is the essence of Buddha’s teachings? What is the difference between awakening and enlightenment? How do I maximize good karma? How can I deal with fear, worry, and depression? How can I make meditation work for me? These are just some of the burning questions that most people often ask when it comes to Buddhism. In a nutshell, Buddhism is all about living a more peaceful, mindful, and satisfying life. However, despite its popularity, Buddhism is still misunderstood by the public. In ...

Emotion Informs, but Behavior Transforms. Emotional intelligence was groundbreaking in its time, offering valuable tools for self-awareness and managing emotions. However, while EI is crucial, it often doesn’t address the root causes of performance challenges. People may take action based on emotional awareness, but they frequently don’t achieve the intended results because they don't truly understand the deeper factors driving behavior and performance. This gap can lead to frustration, as even well-intentioned actions fall short of producing lasting change. Adaptive Intelligence builds...

Unlock the secrets to skyrocket your AI consultancy with "Marketing Your AI Consultancy," the indispensable guide for forward-thinking businesses. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your existing marketing efforts, this eBook is your blueprint for success in the ever-evolving world of AI services. Dive into the fundamentals with Chapter 1, where you'll define your unique AI offerings and pinpoint the ideal audience ready to benefit from your expertise. Then, harness the power of content strategy in Chapter 2, discovering the most effective formats tailored specifically ...

This is the quintessential leadership resource for small farms, market gardeners, and homesteaders. Farm business literature is full of antiquated management techniques, operations, and “look at me tell-alls.” This book is different. It is about developing personal leadership, which is why it is recognized as the first authentic leadership book written specifically for small farmers, urban gardens, and homesteaders. Farms are the pursuit of a noble ideal based on purpose, passion, and pride. These three Ps are something all visionary, authentic, and inspirational leaders have in common....