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To anyone who believes that making it to the mountaintop is an impossible dream, here is the author's challenge: "Oh, Yeah? Watch This!" In his intriguing memoir, Lloyd Edward "Ed" Allen Jr., a retired Navy Rear Admiral, corporate vice president and executive coach, tells the story of the making of a man. After a boyhood of loss, abuse and loneliness, Allen became a Naval Flight Officer and flew in F-4s and F-14s from eight different carriers. Later he commanded an aircraft carrier and was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral. Along the way, he also was on a journey of self-discovery: Who was the real Ed Allen? On one level, this book is about a man who experienced extraordinary success in three different careers. On another, it is about a boy in search of a family. From the valleys to the mountaintops, is a story of determination, overcoming, forgiveness, and closure-and a deep dive into what it means to be human.

Transforming the Fan Experience Using Immersive Technology How leading sports teams and brands are rethinking how they engage with fansYou know the feeling. You get to the ballpark, the stadium, the arena. The game, the show is about to begin. Excitement is in the air, along with the smell of popcorn and peanuts, the sound of yard barkers hawking their wares. Inside, you see the field, the floor, and surrounding it, endless billboards and maybe a new Jumbotron. For years, the experience was one-way. The fan bought their tickets, sat in their seats, picked up a hot dog and beer, and watched the action. But leadings teams, sports venues, and brands are rethinking the fan experience. What if the fan could be a part of the action? Using immersive technology, they can. Industry pioneer, James Giglio, the founder of MVP interactive, takes us on this amazing transformation over the last decade, one that is only accelerating post - covid as events are back and back big. During Covid, we all went remote, fully digital, and realized it was all way too much screen time. But we are also not going back to the way it was either.Beyond the Jumbotron lies a new hybrid world, one where technology and human interaction combine. So, lace up those sneakers, pull on that jersey, and let¿s get in the game.

What Was Your First Memory of Race?This opening question is the heart and soul of "Room at the Table." The word equity is thrown around in multiple media outlets, corporations, and non-profits. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion... Many shy away from these terms, convinced that they already understand. In truth, these concepts are a mystery to most. It's more important than ever to grasp the vital, far-reaching aim of the equity lens. What does this work look like? What does it sound like? What actions must equity leaders take to turn the future of leadership into a reality?With public health injustices on the rise, grounded equity leadership can forge the path to a more healthy, understanding, and effective outlook for all of our futures. In her groundbreaking work, Dr. Renee Branch Canady, CEO of the Michigan Public Health Institute, shares through research and candid stories what it's like to be on the front lines as an equity public health leader. In a culture centered on optics, Dr. Canady brings to light the true act of doing for the sake of change.Points of focus include:¿ The innovative concept of "Leadering" ¿ Using our outrage to enact change ¿ Seeing, saying, and doing differently ¿ Acting courageously in the face of institutional racism ¿ Leading with authenticity ¿ Harboring the conviction to move equity work forward, one step at a timeIn Dr. Canady's words, "Health equity leadership is a new leadership in this space that's predicated by what's happening at this moment. It hasn't happened before. Focusing on others, a willingness to be courageous, and a willingness to do something that hasn't been done before is a grey space in health equity leadership.""Room at the Table" addresses this grey space with unflinching honestly and hope.

The Real Story of What it Takes to SucceedThe Business Athlete: Your Playbook for Career Success shares real insider information¿straight talk from CEO Todd Mezrah¿on what it takes to reach the absolute peak of success. We all know about top professional athletes, the ones who chase athletic greatness on the playing fields and in their chosen sport. But what about the Business Athletes? The elite of the elite¿those who run Fortune 500 companies, and the entrepreneurs like Todd, who sealed his first billion-dollar company before he turned thirty. His pursuit of excellence and competitive edge has taken him to countless boardrooms, all fifty states, and across the globe. Now, in a first-of-its-kind book, he shares what it takes: Learn about the drive, the passion, the motivation you need if you want to be the best of the best Discover the 25 Business Athlete Habits you must add to your life to succeed Find insights on the training, endurance, and stretching required of the Business Athlete Take a close look at what the Elite Pro Business Athletes do each and every day to beat the competition And much, much more Don¿t sit on the sidelines. Are you ready to be a Business Athlete?

The 49% Architect, 51% Entrepreneur: A Blueprint for Entrepreneurship in Architecture is a journey through the architectural passion of Edgard Rios and a discussion of how the world of the architect blends both artistic vision and keen business insights.The 49% Architect, 51% Entrepreneur: A Blueprint for Entrepreneurship in Architecture explores architectural history and the inspirations of the visionaries of the field from Ludwig Mies ven der Rohe to Le Corbusier, from Frank Lloyd Wright to Gustave Eiffel, from Zaha Hadid to Carme Pigem. In addition, it examines the most pressing issues of architecture and society today, from global warming to the pressures and problems of city planning, from urban sprawl to a lack of commitment to the principles of urbanism. Architects must be both artists¿and businesspeople capable of steering projects, partnerships, and companies forward, with a view toward creating sustainable structures and cities.But what will the vision of architecture and the cities of tomorrow be? By looking through the lens of the past, we can imagine the future. Can civilization learn to live in harmony with the landscape and world around it? By presenting cutting-edge concepts, The 49% Architect, 51% Entrepreneur presents a look at what the world could be, along with a clarion call to embrace environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.Warm, inspiring, provocative, and thought-provoking, Edgard Rios aims to both challenge and applaud today¿s architects, as well as inspire the next generation.

In the car one day, Jennifer Tiras' recently potty-trained toddler, Avery, informed her that he had to poop. (Yikes; please, not in the new vehicle!) Thinking fast, she responded, "Sweetie ... squeeze your cheeks together, and hold on just a few minutes!" When Jennifer looked in the rearview mirror, he was holding his face and squishing his cheeks like a determined little fish. This hilarious "wrong cheek" incident inspired her to document the special moments in her family life.Jennifer graduated from the University of Houston in 1994, magna cum laude, with a degree in Early Childhood Development. With a good grasp on "how to handle children" she eagerly embraced motherhood ... and quickly learned an eye-opening life truth: Nothing could have fully prepared her to be a mom! Nevertheless, she blended her educational knowledge with her heart for children and developed tips and strategies for every stage of motherhood!Having trouble with an infant's sleep habits? You, the parent, are in control! Let Jennifer show you some practical steps for sleep time. Does potty-training seem like you are entering a blind tunnel with no guidance? Simplify it with eight clear and achievable steps to potty-training success. How about the really big issues, like when to talk about sex, earning their own money, and keeping them close in the older stages when they want to drift away? Jenn has thought of it all, and she's got you covered!By weaving together detailed experiences from her teenage years to today, Jennifer tells story after story about every stage of motherhood and how it all comes back full circle. It is truth. It is emotion. And it's told in a priceless, entertaining way that keeps the reader eagerly flipping the page to see what Jennifer might say next.Motherhood doesn't come with a manual, but it does indeed come with a mother.

Hedge fund manager and former colleague Doug Kass describes Leon Cooperman as an "estimable humanitarian" who's been "seasoned with a pinch of Horatio Alger and a heaping spoonful of justified self-confidence." Indeed, this is certainly the flavor that comes through in Mr. Cooperman's timely memoir, From the Bronx to Wall Street: My Fifty Years in Finance and Philanthropy. In this era of Warren Buffett's "Giving Pledge," Mr. Cooperman and his wife, Toby, have become two of the country's most prominent supporters of hospitals, scholarships, colleges, libraries, and other vital programs and institutions. In these pages, Mr. Cooperman not only recounts fascinating details from his long career at Goldman Sachs and his hedge fund, Omega Advisors, but also speaks movingly, and with great insight, about the meaning of wealth and the moral responsibilities that come with it.

Roll Camera: How to Sell Like a Movie DirectorWhen it comes to sales, it's easy to identify the heroes and villains, but Adrian Davis provides a compelling and detailed explanation in Heroes, Villains, and the Thrill of Professional Selling. Using relatable analogies that compare sales to cinematic superhero tropes, this book explains how to find success in your customer's stories instead of your own.Based on the principles of strategic account management, strategic selling, and the concept of "Co-Creating Value", this approach to engaging customers draws upon an ideal from the movie industry: your customer is the hero in the story. Adrian Davis simplifies the hero's journey with practical examples, captivating stories, and useful templates to guide your learning.Using movie genres to compare different customer types, Adrian draws analogies between the movie screen and sales meetings to educate the salesperson, or by analogy, ¿the director¿, on creating a positive buying experience for customers. Whether you prefer action, mystery, romance, sci-fi, comedy, horror, or drama, Adrian's explanations are sure to make you a sharper sales professional and cinephile as you continue working with your customers.Follow Adrian's advice and don't editorialize; let the story do the work! Read his lessons learned, put them into practice, and embark on your own exciting journey for stronger relationships and success.

Become a Nonprofit ProHave you dedicated your heart to a cause? Whether you are launching a new nonprofit or you have been serving your mission for thirty years, Become a Nonprofit Pro will help you make the nonprofit you love more competitive for funding, more effective in its mission, and an overall greater force for the change you want to see in the world.Nonprofit expert and Certified Fundraising Executive Tawnia Wise shares lessons learned from more than two decades working with nonprofits of all sizes and levels of sophistication. As a sought-after nonprofit consultant, Wise will entertain you with the advice she provides her clients most often. She relates the nine most common pitfalls nonprofits encounter using case studies, cautionary tales, and pro tips.Growing up as a resident of section eight housing and a recipient of public benefits, Tawnia Wise is passionate about helping others from hard beginnings realize their dreams and potential. As founder and CEO of WISE, Tawnia Wise has transformed nonprofit consulting, combining strategy and tactical support to help clients of all sizes elevate their organization¿s ability to serve their mission.

Are your assumptions about success showing results in your life? We often look at success as a financial pinnacle ¿ a mountaintop where we¿re in command and respected. The truth is that if your personal life, core values, and self-knowledge aren¿t a part of the equation, all the success in the world won¿t do much for you. It will all come crashing down.Is Everyone Smiling But You? explores the true meaning of success ¿ how to organize your life to draw success to you, and also, how to create a perfect day that makes success sustainable while opening the floodgates to exponential growth. With Dr. Rice¿s well-rounded view of the big picture, yoüll stop spinning your wheels. Ultimately, a full investment in yourself is an investment in your future. This book shows you how, step by step.Key topics discussed in the book include: ¿ How to find your happy place ¿ Recognizing the big picture vision for yourself and making it happen every day ¿ Key insights into the power of mentorship ¿ A personal core values wakeup call to steer you in the right direction ¿ Increasing your value through personal investmentDr. Rice is the founder of igniteDDS, the nation's largest student and new dentist community. Influencing young dentists on a larger scale was a dream come true for him, but as yoüll see, it didn¿t come easy, but his discoveries inspired a method everyone can use. He learned from the school of hard knocks and wrote this book so that you won¿t have to.Is Everyone Smiling But You? inspires you to hone an understanding of yourself, where you want to be, who can help you along the way, and ultimately, it guides you to your success story. Infused with wit and character, yoüll learn from Dr. Rice¿s journey while rewriting your own future along the way. The exercises that accompany each chapter help guide you to your aha moment ¿ that instance when you realize what your vision for yourself truly is, and exactly how to get there.

In Beyond the Walls, Dr. Neuwirth distills the learnings from years of in-depth study into the megatrends and market disruptors that are shaping the present and immediate future of American healthcare.This is a collection of heroic journeys with real-life characters whose stories encourage and embolden us not to be held hostage to the mindset, behaviors, and inertia of the past. They are intended to ignite the creativity, integrity, and courage of more leaders to go beyond the walls and leverage their potential to contribute to a more humane future of American healthcare.In the first section, Dr. Neuwirth introduces us to three game-changing megatrends. In the second section, we discover three humanistic movements that are personalizing care delivery. And in the third section, we're exposed to the titanic market disruptors that are reshaping healthcare.This is an inspiring and instructive "must-read" for anyone who wants better healthcare and better health.

The things you really want in life are often the most difficult to ask for. Best-selling author and speaker, ASK expert Laura Fredricks knows that, and she knows how to ask anyone for anything with comfort, confidence, and ease. After raising more than $1 billion for nonprofits, businesses, and individuals, Fredricks has developed an approach that works for anyone making a hard ask like: *Asking for money *Asking for love *Asking for help *Asking for forgivenessThese are just a few of the Asks Fredricks will show you how to navigate, using her 5 Laws on Asking and her never-fail ASK formula. She'll also help you identify which type of asker you are and show you the advantages, challenges, and refinements with each type so that you can perfect your own asking style.With a successful background in law and philanthropy--careers known for making the toughest and biggest asks, Fredricks has earned her reputation as the ASK expert, the go-to person businesses and individuals turn to for guidance. Hard Asks Made Easy is a must for anyone who wants to ask and get exactly what they need and deserve.

CREATE THE WORK AND LIFE YOU'VE IMAGINED.Are you a professional, CEO, or entrepreneur frustrated with the typical approaches to trying to grow your career or advance your business? Perhaps you want to diversify your team and develop real relationships across cultures, but the task seems so daunting given the many pitfalls and competing priorities?It's time to reframe your thinking and build meaningful connections to transform your business and your life. The old mental model of networking only for job searches and business development is too limiting and often invokes anxiety rather than joy. It excludes the richness of diversity that exists when you form authentic relationships that are aligned with your vision and strategy.In Strategic Networking 2.0, Juliette Mayers shows how you can reframe networking to be a catalyst for achieving your goals.

1 in 4 people capable of giving birth will have an abortion in their lifetime. Abortion is common. It's everyday. It's healthcare. Abortion is a moral choice for people who despite the shouting voices around them understand that they have the ability to control their fertility the way people with uteruses have for thousands of years and as they will continue to do for thousands of years to come, no matter the barriers thrown in their path. These people understand that being human means controlling the trajectory of their lives. When faced with a dangerous or unwanted pregnancy, they gather the strength to put away the self-serving opinions of others and listen to their hearts. Undue Burden argues for these people and for abortion as a moral good using the framework of Reproductive Justice. It lays out why it's no longer enough for us to say we're pro-choice, but instead we must proudly proclaim to be pro-abortion. It illustrates how when we force people to continue pregnancies and bring children into the world without providing any of the support systems to help sustain them, we are creating conditions of misery. Through the lens of Reproductive Justice, Undue Burden explains why anti-abortion extremists actually want this misery to exist. It's time to reclaim the moral high ground from the anti-abortion movement. Undue Burden utilizes the tools of Reproductive Justice to allow pro-abortion advocates to: Use Christian doctrine to refute extremist Christians Build intersectional coalitions between diverse groups Establish abortion care as necessary healthcare Center the voices of those most affected by anti-abortion laws: Black people, POC, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people, and the economically disadvantaged. Critique why "pro-choice" is no longer the way forward. Examine how and why abortion was criminalized in the first place. Understand the various forces of oppression including racism, ableism, misogyny, white supremacy, heteronormality, and how they intersect with the anti-abortion movement. Author Dr. DeShawn Taylor tells stories of her life, medical training, and practice to center the everyday situations of everyday people struggling with forces outside their control like unaffordable childcare, lack of access to health care, insufficient paid time off, and unsafe communities. She argues that only when we reframe abortion as a social justice issue can we take back the moral high ground from the extremist Christians and "family values" politicians who have controlled the conversation for far too long. Dr. Taylor shows that ensuring that all people have the right to not have children, have children, and to parent children in safe and healthy communities is the only way to remove the undue burdens that plague our most vulnerable communities.

Thomas Modly had an eclectic career in the military, academia, business, and government when he answered the call to service in 2017 and returned to the Navy where his career began. His experience, as chronicled in these pages, tells the story of Secretary Modly's quest to advance the Department of the Navy's preparedness for the challenges of this century. As Acting Secretary of the Navy he held fast to the mantra of "acting, not pretending," and thus advocated aggressively for the Navy and Marine Corps' future - a future he believed would be defined by uncertainty and unpredictability. Every Friday he wrote a personal message to the entire Department regardless of rank. Those messages were called SECNAV Vectors. Each Vector was intended to clearly communicate his priorities and to establish a rapport with all levels of the organization. The subject of each Vector was inspired by real events that occurred in real time. As these events unfolded , the Secretary's unyielding emphasis on being prepared for unpredictable events are proven to be prescient as the Navy found itself, unintentionally, in the center of COVID-19 crisis.

Entrepreneurs dedicate their lives to building a thriving business. As their success mounts, people take notice, and the phone begins to ring. The callers start off with a hearty congratulations but soon transition to wanting to learn about the business and whether the owner is open to a sale. This is how many entrepreneurs first get exposed to the world of mergers and acquisitions. Jason Hendren knows this well because when the "Congratulations" calls started coming, they caught him off guard. Jason is an entrepreneur who built a successful business that subsequently partnered with a private equity group. He stayed on as the CEO for nearly a decade, during which he made the transition from seller to buyer, leading the merger and acquisition activity at the company. This is where Jason learned how professionals buy businesses, build value, and prepare them for sale. This experience gave him the expertise to become an exit planning advisor, in which he helps other entrepreneurs navigate the sales process. In Things I Wish I Knew Before I Sold to Private Equity, Jason shares the lessons he learned to help entrepreneurs prepare for the "Congratulations" calls. This book covers preparing yourself for a sale, aligning your employees, evaluating offers, and selecting advisors. It sheds light on the diligence process and what to expect after closing. He also tackles the elephant in the room, valuation. This is the one book every entrepreneur should read before the phone starts ringing.

Discover how AI is changing healthcare. According to estimates, the healthcare AI market will grow to over $45 billion by 2026. Now is the time for everyone involved, including medical consumers and entrepreneurs, to understand and embrace the AI in healthcare revolution. AI continues to advance at breakneck speeds. Nowhere else is AI moving faster than in the health sector, where it¿s being used to improve millions of lives at every point in the healthcare system. In this book, you will take a deep dive into the remarkable strides that AI is making, with chapters covering: ¿ The current and future implementation of AI in healthcare and medicine. ¿ The impact of AI in drug discovery with examples, including how AI helped bring the COVID-19 vaccines to market. ¿ Answers to ethical and privacy concerns about healthcare AI. ¿ Best practice guides for practitioners and administrators. ¿ A roadmap for startups and investors in Healthcare AI. ¿ ...and so much more!

In 1966-the Year of the Horse, not to mention Revolver and Pet Sounds - John Kim Faye was born out of wedlock to a 40-year-old Korean mother and a 62-year-old Irish father. Faye grew up in the state of Delaware, where laws forbidding interracial marriage were still on the books until 1967.As the lead singer and primary songwriter of the Caulfields, Faye was one of the only mixed-race Asian American frontman to sign a major record contract in the alternative rock heyday of the 1990s. In an era that preceded K-Pop-and even the rise of the internet-Faye's personal journey did not lead to superstardom. Instead, The Yin and The Yang of it All is a memoir about the discovery of a voice, a tribe, and a musical ethnicity that runs far deeper than his Korean/Irish roots.Bookended by the loss of this father against the backdrop of his tumultuous childhood in the post-Vietnam 70s and his mother's tragic passing in 2012, Faye's story weaves a tapestry of revealing moments as told from his unique perspective on the cusps of identity, race, and fame.

Get out of the dark and shed some light on your financial future Knowledge is power. We hear the saying every day, but when it comes to our finances, many of us choose to remain in the dark. The unknowing is what creates a deep sense of dread when we think about the future. Instead of feeling euphoric when we dream about the hobbies and enjoyment we want to experience in retirement, we freeze, tethered to all those things we don¿t know. If not checked, we continue down the path of unknowing, accumulating more worries and less confidence, latching onto the only financial tools we¿ve been taught. There is no better time than right now to discover the pieces that have been missing in your financial life. Only then can you set yourself up for success. Whether you are just starting out in your career, approaching, or even in retirement, More Life than Money offers you the tools to invest confidently and tackle the truths that are hidden beneath every money vehicle out there. In a compelling blend of explanatory prose, personal anecdotes, and deeply researched facts, Anthony Saccaro shares the wisdom he¿s been gathering for decades, shedding light on how to get command of your finances and break from the unknown.

EMBRACING THE OPPORTUNITY OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND TRANSFER FROM HIS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, Steve Braverman has learned that wealth management and transfer needs to be defined by far more than just numbers. Personal and professional experience has taught him that much more goes into creating a successful legacy. With Your Time with the Baton he moves beyond the basics of setting up a trust and having good investments to the challenges of communicating with family about what is often a difficult subject. Steve makes it clear that everyone involved in managing, consuming, and transferring family wealth needs to think about what wealth means, what the family values are, why the grantors want to pass their money on, and what the inheritors want to do with it. They need to establish an ongoing dialogue that takes each person involved seriously. Ultimately, all of these people will function best as part of a team, like runners in a relay race, working together, listening to, learning from, and celebrating each other, thereby making the individuals on the team more fulfilled and the team more successful ¿ and, he hopes, also contributing to society in creative and lasting ways. That is a legacy that anyone can be proud of.