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A 2022 survey indicates that only 19 percent of Americans say they are very happy. Are you in that 19 percent? Checkmate: Tips and Lessons to Help You Make the Right Moves to Achieve Happiness! explores the intersection between how you can overcome obstacles, step outside your comfort zone, and achieve greater happiness. Based on solid research, dozens of interviews, and experience from the author's own chess game of life, you will learn:Concepts on budgeting and saving money today, leading to an enriched retirement phase later in lifeBest practices to change careers and realize true passionsHow to stop worrying about financial topics and have positive conversations with your spouseWays to achieve greater happiness in lifeGreg Davis' Checkmate details his 60-year life journey as it covers a wide range of emotions from discussing the challenging times of grieving the loss of close friends and family to humorous anecdotes on the many mistakes made in life. There are over a dozen lessons as the author's hope for this book is that it helps readers increase their happiness and attain their CHECKMATE.

In one moment, author Meagan O'Nan's life changed. She suddenly found herself an outsider, both to the life she had known and to the life she did not yet know. A gay woman in Mississippi, she had been outed -and she wasn't ready for it.Feeling unworthy of the life she had always wanted, Meagan left her home and all that was familiar to her in order to find herself. At rock bottom, she screamed to the Universe, "I want to be loved the way that I love!" It was in this desperate moment that her answer came. It wasn't what she had expected; it required her to break down all the walls she had built around her heart from her coming out experience. It required her to heal.The only way for her to be Held And Free was to return to Mississippi and come out of her story.

Are professional organizations that publicly support equity and inclusive workplaces driving real, systemic change, or just using minorities to virtue signal while upholding the status quo?While the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion have become de rigueur topics in HR circles, women and minorities remain vastly underrepresented in leadership roles. Leadership is a Responsibility explores equity in the workplace and best practices for inclusive leadership by recounting the stories of women in corporate America and the career journey of Dr. Marisol Capellan in academia. As a Black Hispanic woman working at an institution that publicly prostrated to the social justice agenda while privately protecting the status quo, Capellan examines the shortcomings of the DE&I movement and provides a prescription for leaders who are ready to take action and create systemic change. Leadership Is A Responsibility discusses how toxic leadership, performative allyship, and the intersection of identities (such as privilege, oppression, race, ethnicity, and gender) all impact our lives at work and throughout society.If you are an ascending or established leader with the mission to create an inclusive, high-performance, and healthy work environment, adopting the principles of Leadership is a Responsibility will make your leadership approach transformational for generations to come!

Children at an early age have a predisposition regarding gender and race. Biases are projected early in life and based on social-cultural interactions. We must start early in creating spaces for children to develop self-identity, self-awareness, and respect for themselves and other ethnic groups- to build a better society built upon respect and understanding.Social Justice: Disrupting the Pipeline explores the efforts of child development and teacher education students' attempt to reduce the "Cradle-School-to-Slavery Pipeline" (wrongfully pushing students out of school into prison) in PreK-16 learning environments. This book will share teachers' and students' perspectives on social justice in education, personal success stories of resilience and overcoming barriers in the education system, and strategies for succeeding despite systemic oppression.In this book, you will learn:How social justice-centered approaches can yield impactful results;The outcomes of incorporating social justice in higher education programs; and What equity and equality look like in a learning community.¿Social Justice: Disrupting the Pipeline is a must-read if you are a social justice advocate; higher education faculty or staff; child development, elementary or secondary education professional; or socially active college or university student wanting to read and learn about social justice implications to reduce the Cradle-School-to-Slavery Pipeline.

Hit the road for a deep dive into baseball, the American pastime. On a hot summer day in 1987, a group of guys who call themselves "The Amoeba" hit the road in a rented motor home that they call "The Bago." Their mission was to experience the game of baseball the way it was meant to be, in the great outdoors on lovely summer afternoons and evenings. Baseball Road Trip captures the freedom, the joy, and the pain of spending six days on the road with a group of fun-loving, beer-drinking knuckleheads. As the Amoeba crawls from Royals stadium to Busch Stadium to Comiskey Park and Wrigley Field, bits of baseball history creep in; the curse of the Billy goat, the black sox scandal, Eddie Gaedel, Sportsman's Park. Of course, no road trip would be complete without visits to the local bars and taverns, rich with baseball history, that can often be found just outside the ballparks. You will enjoy this book if you are a fan of baseball and/or road trips with friends. Fun, laughs and history fill every page. Batter up!

What do you want to do with your life? What are you working towards? What do you Strive for?In her second year of college, a year into the Covid-19 pandemic, Colleen Chang came to realize there's more to life than following a pre-defined path to conventional success. Instead of continuing to live on autopilot and blindly working towards a dream that wasn't her own, she committed to pursuing intentional experiences. This decision propelled her into a year filled with adventures. Chang spent her third year of college pursuing opportunities that would help her discover the world and herself.Chang takes you along on her journey as a college student who redefined what success means to her, and what is meaningful enough to Strive for.Her hope is that something in the stories she shares-from an ordinary college student living in extraordinary times-is relatable or eye-opening in a way that may spark a change within you.

Surviving in the shadows will no longer be an option.In Sophie Saguil's East Village Witch, we meet Alice Alexander. She's like any other teen, and all she wants is to attend the homecoming dance. But Alice has a secret, one that not even her closest friends know: Alice is a witch.The Chalice Witches are an all-female coven who laid their claim to New York City centuries ago. But today, the coven is cursed, their numbers dwindling by the decade. As their youngest member, and finally an acting participant, Alice is forced to face her uncertainties surrounding her coven and their sometimes malicious practices. Leading up to her 16th birthday, Alice is confronted by the greatest unknown of all¿a mysterious young boy with a set of magical powers all his own. His arrival turns Alice's entire world upside-down, unraveling a web of secrets and deception embedded within her own coven. The Chalice Witches might be cursed, but Alice could be the key to their survival. But for Alice to discover who she truly is, she must forget everything she thought she knew.

Four weeks before Trish R. Yan gave birth to her son, she lost her mother. She had no money and no job and would be parenting alone without a father for her baby. Pivotry: The Art of Shifting shares her experience with single motherhood and includes stories from countless other women who have shown bravery, boldness, and courage to get through life and make the best of it. These stories are from first-generation immigrants, women who have come out of poverty and hopelessness and who have created the best versions of their lives despite their circumstances. Somehow, they all had situations that forced them to perfect the art of shifting, or pivotry.In this book, Yan runs through her own process of pivotry by identifying examples of shifts she had to make in her own life, releasing old storylines, and then making those big, bold moves. She shares her trials and tribulations and how they turned out. It was messy and difficult at times, but that's life. We are all here to learn from each other-to glean from others' stories of courage and bravery. Planned and unplanned shifts in life constantly happen, allowing us opportunities for growth and development and allowing us to pivot our situations into lives that become more meaningful. Pivotry: The Art of Shifting inspires you to be bold, live with purpose, and live for your biggest dreams.

Painful experiences are divinely yours. The suffering we all experience has meaning. A reason for being. Each experience has a purpose but none are more important than the ones that cause misery.Your pain has purpose. In Divine Pain, author Leslie Whigham presents four main ideas to guide you through adversity, suffering, and misery. Whigham explores how suffering through life's challenges can actually lead to a positive outcome. Through faith, a change in perspective about negative experiences, grief and gratitude, you will find your painful circumstances are here to serve you. The lessons within these teachings will help you overcome your own adversity with strength and grace. Divine Pain is about what's divinely yours, life-changing perspectives and finding strength in your painful experiences.

Have you ever experienced the frustration of working in an organization where the Go-To-Market (GTM) functions of sales, marketing, and customer success do not play well together? Perhaps these departments even work in silos that promote goals that seem counter-productive or, worse yet, in opposition? If so, you are not alone! GTM misalignment is huge and pervasive, yet when teams work in sync, they experience tremendous benefits - for their customers and their organization!In Ignite Topline Growth: How RevOps and Go-To-Market Alignment Spark Success, author Melanie R. Varin uses a business fable to demonstrate issues related to misalignment and outlines a series of steps taken to address it. She then summarizes important key concepts and provides practical exercises for immediate application.By reading this book, you will understand:The four critical elements necessary for strong GTM alignmentThe steps needed to put those elements in placeThe magnitude of benefits you and your teams are likely to enjoy because of great alignmentIgnite Topline Growth: How RevOps and Go-To-Market Alignment Spark Success is a how-to book that benefits all GTM team members, especially business leaders who recognize the need for change and are willing to make alignment a reality!

"If this isn't me, then who am I?"This was a question that author Samala Bygraves would work to unravel after hitting rock bottom. Four months postpartum, Samala reached a terrifying moment; did she want to continue living? What she believed was a breakdown was, in fact, a breakthrough. This moment would set her on a path of transformation, healing, and self-discovery. This is a story about being cracked open from the inside. Spiral: A Memoir of healing and unearthing the gifts within complex trauma, by Samala Bygraves, speaks to the rippling effect that unhealed childhood trauma has on the mind, body and soul. The book provides a holistic perspective to addressing and healing trauma, and shows us firsthand how childhood trauma does not stay in the past, but reaches forward and touches everything. Through shared personal stories, Samala shows the incredible wisdom and self-acceptance that can come from facing trauma, and that it is possible to heal and change the trajectory of one's life.Spiral is raw, heartbreaking, and heart-opening. It's an emotional journey of finding inner peace through transforming the past and healing the present, and it reminds us that we are never alone on the sacred journey of healing.

"This clear-eyed vision for a more compassionate world will inspire you to take action in your own community." -Kelly McGonigal, PhD, author of The Willpower Instinct What would happen if the systems within our society focused on care and healing instead of growth and profit?In A Case for Compassion: What Happens When We Prioritize People and the Planet, Sara Schairer-a leader in the compassion field-examines five of our most influential systems: education, health care, corrections, law enforcement, and the workplace. Using personal narratives, research, thought-leader interviews, and examples of compassionate institutions, Schairer shows us that compassion can solve many of our society's most pressing problems.You'll read inspiring stories about examples of compassion, including:A neurosurgeon who bucks the system in order to take as much time as necessary with each patient.A correctional system with a goal of creating good neighbors.A police chief who encourages self-compassion, compassion, and mindfulness among his officers.A bakery that bakes brownies in order to hire people, not the other way around.In times of despair, Sara Schairer's A Case for Compassion offers a compass pointing toward hope and, most importantly, maps out the route to get there.

Diagnosed with vaginal cancer the year after her surgery for uterine cancer and disillusioned with the recommended treatment of radiation therapy, Jocelyn embarked on a journey to regain her health through holistic and natural approaches.Through five years of in-depth self-care and personal growth, Jocelyn forged her own path to recovery. Now, past the five-year mark and finally having attained a cured status, she is sharing her years of learning along the way and aims to empower others to set their sights on a wide scope for body, mind, and spirit health recovery. In this book, you will learn about:Using the five Rs of a functional medicine return to health;Weathering the challenges of an uncertain future;Understanding of the survivor's playbook; andGetting a sense of the odd status quo of US healthcare.A Path Forward: My Journey to Find Healing through Integrative Medicine, by Jocelyn Johnson, MSN, RN, is a candid memoir that tells of the novel, holistic, and naturopathic methods Jocelyn set out with, the places it took her, and the adventure of surviving, thriving, and becoming the wiser for it.

Latinas Descolonizadas: transformando nuestra mentalidad y creciendo juntas, de Valeria Aloe, presenta un mapa detallado y sin precedentes de la mentalidad latina y de lo que impide que la comunidad alcance su máximo potencial. En el camino nos encontramos con inmigrantes latinas e hijas de inmigrantes que, a través de pruebas y tribulaciones, han descolonizado sus mentalidades limitantes y han encontrado el éxito en sus vidas y carreras.Este libro nos enseña a:¿ Aceptar nuestra grandeza individual y colectiva, mientras honramos nuestras historias y nuestras raíces.¿ Tomar más conciencia de las narrativas culturales limitantes que nos han estado influenciando.¿ Como latina, a prosperar en tu carrera y en tu vida desde un lugar de autoestima, mientras aprendes de aquellas latinas que descubrieron cómo navegar exitosamente el sistema.¿ Como aliado/a, a sentirte más seguro y preparado al asesorar y patrocinar talento diverso.A través de este viaje aprenderemos cómo experimentar un cambio transformador: abriendo nuestro corazón, nuestra mente y nuestros ojos.

Who Am I in this World? is the story of a long line of daring Gypsy women, and a chain of generations bent by one girl that allowed herself to become who she really was. That girl is Rowena Marin.Rowena's community is called the Silversmiths and is settled in Romania. Although the ones who stayed behind were made slaves in the 19th century and were deported during World War II, they never gave up on their country.Listen carefully to hear the great-great-grandmother's song, enslaved in her youth. Close your eyes and see the caravan where Rowena's grandmother was born. See the slum of Alexandria, where her mother grew up. Bathe yourself in the enticing smells of a Gypsy dinner of what is allowed or forbidden for these Romani women. When Rowena follows "The Way" of her people to appease her family, she ultimately chooses to explore life beyond the label of her ethnicity.Run away with Rowena to Madrid, Bucharest, Dublin, and New York where she cries the tears of loss, desperation, sadness, and joy. Follow her journey of twists and turns where she finds the missing piece of her life: the courage to trust herself.

Can you imagine life being a sequence of cycles instead a unidirectional line? Dr. Miriam Zylberglait Lisigurski presents this new paradigm The 3G Cycle of Life: The Secrets to Achieving Joy, Meaning, and Well-Being.The 3G Cycle philosophy proposes that life isn't linear but a series of interconnected cycles. Each 3G cycle consists of basic components: Goal, Grit, and Growth, as well as catalysts that may facilitate or hinder your progress throughout life.Dr. Z provides a broad vision of how to use each component of the 3G Cycle in your favor, even during the most challenging circumstances, to avoid the negative consequences of chronic stress and burnout. The book includes more than thirty experts' personal and professional experiences, evidence-based data, and Dr. Z's insights and stories.The book's interactive nature will allow you to participate actively in this insightful and life-changing journey. You'll learn to bounce back after adversity and achieve growth and fulfillment. The 3G Cycle will inspire you, touch your heart, and open your mind to the possibility of achieving a life full of joy, meaning, and well-being.Praise and Reviews:"In The 3G Cycle of Life, Dr.Zylberglait combines personal storytelling and scientific insights to offer readers a framework for a happier, healthier life. This book tackles the threats to our well-being, and the strategies to improve it." - Jennifer Moss, Award-winning author of The Burnout Epidemic, and Unlocking Happiness at Work."While there are already so many books and resources on health and well-being, happiness, and resilience, Dr. Miriam Zyberglait has found something different to say and in a different way. In The 3G Cycle of Life, she offers a new perspective and a new voice; one that I'm sure will help many in need." - Dr. Tim Sharp, Chief Happiness Officer, The Happiness Institute."This is a comprehensive resource for those who are ready to deep-dive into understanding the keys to well-being and leading a meaningful life. Miriam shares her extensive experience in healthcare and includes many research-based frameworks to guide this journey with compassion." - Cindy Tsai, MD; TEDx Speaker, Bestselling Author of So Much Better: Life-Changing Strategies to Develop Calm, Confidence & Curiosity to Become Your Own Inspiring Success Story."My friend, Dr. Miriam Zylberglait, is a healer. Her book shows her vulnerability, knowledge, and compassion. I am honored to recommend The 3G Cycle of Life as a tool to heal, prevent burnout and achieve a better life." - Michael Pritchard, PBS Host, American stand-up comedian, and recognized mental health advocate. Featured in The Happy Movie on Netflix."Dr. Zylberglait (Dr. Z) has written a well-organized, thoughtful, sometimes raw, and very relevant book to help educate the public that there is hope. Dr. Z has placed her life's journey out there for all to see, feel, and relate to. I most highly recommend this book." - H.E. Amb. Terry Earthwind Nichols. UN Peace Ambassador-At-Large and Global Ambassador for Refugees with the United Refugee Green Council. Mentor, Author, and International Speaker.

What happens when what you wanted, or thought you wanted at twenty-one, isn't what you want at forty-five? How does one go about finding oneself? Conventional wisdom says you don't walk away from the career that you have built over twenty-five years to find what you are supposed to be doing. What if there was a different way? I'm Supposed to Be Doing This is the memoir of Suzanne Roske's adult gap year:How she got to a point where she knew something had to change; that she could do better. Moving her family to Oaxaca, Mexico, to reconnect with herself, her values, and her family.Letting go of the identity that she had created for herself, so she could figure out what she is supposed to be doing. I'm Supposed to Be Doing This is a story of lessons Suzanne unlearned and relearned. Namely, there is value in slowing down, freedom in letting go, power in discovering you are stronger than you thought you were, and when you listen to your heart and the universe you will find your way forward-even when it is hard, And it will be hard. Oh, and there likely will be maggots.

When a party turns into a crime scene, will you be able to find the killer - before it's too late?Sage Reynolds is a crime reporter in Atlanta. When she goes to a party with her best friend, Ruby, the unthinkable happens; someone ends up dead. The cause of death is deemed a drug overdose by police but, for Sage, something isn't adding up. Soon, Sage is faced with a series of reported cases involving women being attacked while on dates - all by the same mysterious person deemed the "Serial Dater." With her roommate Phoenix out in the dating scene, Sage starts to worry. What if Phoenix, who is dying to love, instead finds herself in the hands of a killer?Julia Sanders' book Dying to Love explores the world of crime reporting and what it takes to follow a case of assaults and murders. This is a must-read for anyone who enjoys strong female leads, thrilling storylines, and puzzle-solving. Uncover the clues alongside Sage as she seeks to find justice for women.

"Yes, I have now stepped on all six habitable continents, and this trip tagged number six."She looked at me perplexed, "You don't look old enough to have accomplished that."In Suma Mathai's maiden travel memoir, you will get a unique perspective of how a childhood dream to see the world becomes a reality. Through an enterprising and adventurous spirit, she is able to live life to the fullest. Wanderlust Adventures of the Girl Who Could highlights how the joy of wanderlust can bring cheer, teach humility, and spark new friendships. This book is an opportunity to kindle your desire to see cultures around the world, and to escape from the humdrum of daily routine, even on short getaways. Ms. Mathai highlights the importance of humility and willingness to get out of one's comfort zone to experience life carefree, while reflecting her coming-of-age as an independent woman. So grab your oar and come explore!

Humanly Possible: A New Model of Leadership for a More Inclusive World is about using our power to create spaces where people feel they truly belong-leading to less stress and more happiness, to better and more productive workplaces, and ultimately to more fulfilling lives for everyone.The book centers around three main themes:Human beings have everything we need in order to create radically more inclusive workplaces and a radically more inclusive world. The key is learning to recognize and counter the tricks of the amygdala-our brain's threat-detection expert-and activating the neocortex, allowing our creativity and collaborative energies to shine forth.Power mucks up everything. Not only does power amplify our ability to do harm (even when we don't mean to); it also makes it hard for us to see the impact of our actions. You will gain tools for minimizing harm, for healing, and for reckoning with impact.When difference is present, someone needs to adapt. Who should adapt? Those with more power. Learn specific skills for "bridging": adapting behavior toward those with less power.Jason D. Patent's Humanly Possible is for anyone interested in creating a more inclusive world. We can do this, people!

In this important new book, Aimee Evan provides clear and practical suggestions on how to approach the challenge of improving schools with a history of difficulty. Drawing upon the lessons learned from concrete examples of schools that have undergone significant improvement and transformation, this book provides insights that will be helpful to policymakers and education leaders. This book will be an invaluable resource for those who seek guidance on how to support schools to improve and are tired of spinning their wheels with reforms that lead nowhere. - Pedro Noguera, Emery Stoops and Joyce King Stoops Dean of the USC Rossier School of Education, is an award-winning author and researcher and serves as special advisor to state departments of education and Governors across the U.S.It's one thing to go to school. It's another to get an education.Now more than ever, it's vital for all kids to have an excellent education. Students who get shafted educationally also tend to come from communities where opportunities are scarce, economic development is stalled, and investments in their future are deemed too risky. Student Centered School Improvement is about the inequality of education in certain communities. And what happens to communities when our schools are struggling?Kids sitting in struggling schools today are missing their only shot at elementary, middle, or high school. If we stick to our current way of identifying schools for improvement, based on four or 5-year cycles, entire generations of kids lose their opportunity to get a much-needed education.Readers with any interest in the public education system, from policymakers to practitioners to parents, will find the hands-on tools useful to identify schools before they need comprehensive improvement and, more importantly, align critical components of our education system to get schools back on track before another generation of students is impacted for their entire lives.Inspired by conversations with students, families, and education leaders, this book bridges research, emerging solutions, and original thinking to guide you in creating a system for your student's future, regardless of background or zip code.Reviews:"This book takes you through the challenges, successes, and lessons learned in school improvement. It demonstrates that it takes a system working collectively over a sustained period to improve schools." - Tiara Booker Dwyer, former Assistant Superintendent and Director of the Office of Leadership Development and School Improvement at Maryland State Department of Education."The idea that we can identify the warning signs of school failure long before children are impacted and create a menu of supports and services to help improve the school before it is too late, and save families the heartache of having to disrupt their educational community, is...powerful." - David M. Frank, Chief of Staff, New York State Education Department."This book, weaved with practical examples and vignettes from the field, is helpful for school and district-level administrators, teacher preparation faculty, and policymakers on the systems and conditions necessary to improve schools, including teacher retention." -Shavonne Gibson, Provost to Professional Learning, Relay Graduate School.

Living, loving, and understanding someone with mental illness can be a massive burden. Loving a BiPolar Bear is author Janell Borrero Pena's memoir about the other side of mental illness. The end of a long rocky relationship devastated Janell, pushing her to embark on a journey of healing. Taking the advice of life coaches, she revisits childhood memories and realizes the correlation to her adulthood encounters of mental illness.If you have a loved one who suffers from mental illness, this book will give you insight, a better understanding, and empathy for those who struggle with their disease. In addition, Loving a BiPolar Bear will offer insights into understanding the emotions accompanying mental illness, escape from misunderstanding and stigma, and learn about the importance of putting yourself first.Loving a BiPolar Bear speaks to children and spouses who want to understand a loved one afflicted with mental illness differently. Loving a BiPolar Bear suggests a new approach to children and spouses who want to understand a parent and/or partner afflicted with mental illness.

"No one ever told me how incredibly gratifying and beautiful it can be to grow. Since no one ever told me, I am here to tell you."When I Became Light is Ilana Weinstein's debut book. In a collection of 60 poems, she explores a bumpy coming of age and journey to confidence - just a little differently than the world around her might have expected. Her pieces comment on loneliness, growing up, a first real relationship, finding her own self-worth, and more, all wrapped up into scenes of her home; New York City. See how beautiful it is to grow into who you are through Ilana's eyes and maybe, just maybe...you'll find your light too.

Have you ever left a meeting wishing you had said something different? Maybe you wonder why speaking comes so easily to others? Meghan Dotter has made a career of helping clients elevate their speaking and storytelling skills. In her book, The Reluctant Presenter: Forget Everything You Thought You Knew About Speaking, Meghan reveals the science and art behind creating and giving compelling presentations. She challenges the biggest assumptions you've been led to believe, including: Don't fake it 'til you make it; use confidence as a guide.The success of your presentation has very little to do with PowerPoint.The real potential of storytelling goes beyond entertaining.Great speakers aren't naturally charismatic-they do the work to connect to audiences.Through stories and research, Meghan shows you how to do the work (and avoid steps that aren't worth spending time on). In reading this book, you'll do more than transcend from being a reluctant presenter. You might even enjoy speaking up.