As a generation of baby boomers nears retirement, our country is facing a dilemma. By 2010, there may be a shortage of 4 to 6 million workers, causing a dearth of effective leaders. Nearly every rece
When it comes to leadership, there is much to be learned from empirical research and from the intuitive reflections of marketplace leaders--but, without the entirety of Scripture as our supreme and su
This book introduces readers to the life of one of our country’s first leaders, Alexander Hamilton, who helped create the United States as we know it today. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid
This book introduces readers to the life of one of our country’s first leaders, Benjamin Franklin, a noted writer and inventor. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early read
Politics from the point of view of a military veteran and average everyday American. Since the inception of our nation our leaders, for the most part, preach Democracy while doing their best to exclud
The COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping our politics, economy, and society, providing a chance to reset and redesign politics. Ali Milani brings a unique perspective on the key political issues we are now facing and inspires a new generation of political leaders from the disenfranchised, disillusioned, and marginalised people in society.
Inspire the leader in you and positively influence the people around you! As our society faces more complex challenges, the demand for effective leadership grows. Leaders, especially education leaders
Locavore leaders such as Alice Waters, Michael Pollan, and Barbara Kingsolver all speak of the need for sweeping changes in how we get our food. A longtime leader of this movement is Wes Jackson, who
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks is one of the most distinguished rabbinic leaders of our day and a world-renowned spokesman for Judaism. To honor him upon his retirement from the chief rabbinate of the United He
When election season starts, the race is on! But what do campaigns, candidates, polls, and the Electoral College have to do with voting for our nation's leaders? Using engaging, age-appropriate langua
What's the difference between an executive and a leader? Leaders move people to action. They ignite our passion. They inspire us to do better. And they enjoy the respect and admiration of those who wo
"Why?" seems to be on the lips of many church, judicatory, and denominational leaders today. "Why has our church plateaued?" "Why are so few young leaders going into church-ba
Today, amid the crises rocking our economic system, Steve Odland and Joe Minarik lay out a clear plan for how business and policy leaders can generate prosperity for business and society now, all whil
This book is a last call for America to repent. A majority of Americans have concluded, 'Morals do not count. Let our leaders do as they please; just give us a booming economy. All that matters is pr
During recent decades, radical right parties have been surging in popularity in many nations, gaining legislative seats, enjoying the legitimacy endowed by ministerial office, and striding the corridors of government power. The popularity of leaders such as Le Pen, Haider, and Fortuyn has aroused widespread popular concern and a burgeoning scholarly literature. Despite the interest, little consensus has emerged about the primary factors driving this phenomenon. The puzzle is to explain why radical right parties have advanced in a diverse array of democracies - including in Austria, Canada, Norway, France, Italy, New Zealand, Switzerland, Israel, Romania, Russia, and Chile - while failing to make comparable gains in similar societies elsewhere, such as in Sweden, Britain, and the United States. This book, first published in 2005, expands our understanding of support for radical right parties through presenting an integrated new theory which is then tested systematically using a wealth o
Exploring Music as Worship and Theology addresses a central challenge to liturgical scholars and pastoral leaders - how to understand the diverse, culturally shaped worship patterns that exist in our
Ours is a culture steeped in media and technology, a fact that fascinates some and frightens others. Because media permeates every aspect of our lives, church leaders would do well to discern when and
Provides a clear look at spiritual activism and the ways it can help us to be better activists, better leaders, and more comfortable with our own spirituality Over the past half century, our understa
As America faces great change, we must find new ways of cooperating with one another to solve problems beyond our individual control. As leaders of one of the largest pools of community capital—our co
We live in a world that is volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous, in which our work and lives are constantly disrupted and changing. But coaches and leaders are still trained to operate within st
