PRAISE ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOR "INNOVATE. ADAPT. OVERCOME." "Sometimes businesses become so complex that it's easy to take one's eye off the ball. Generally, when management is truly passionate, focused, and committed to achieving company performance goals their business is successful. I feel this book will serve as a valuable tool to inspire the very passion and commitment businesses need to remain on top of their game." -Jim Reid, Vice President, Budget Rent a Car of Southern California "Ken Keller is one of the most insightful business advisors I have ever met, from the standpoint of being able to zero in on what really matters in building a successful business. His advice essentially comprises everything they don't teach you in college about running a company." -Tom Jackson, Stonewall Ventures, Charlotte, North Carolina "Ken, like no other author, has a unique way of sending a clear message in a manner that we can all receive. He has a knack of summarizing the works of others, giving his own sound business advice and just leaving us feeling a whole lot better. He helps to stuff our knapsacks with tools we can use today and with ideas that will prepare us for the future." -Georgene Waterman, Ph.D., Leadership One, Sacramento, California "Ken couples 'common sense' business practices with a code of professional ethics and integrity. The result is a set of inspirational and practical tips for CEOs, business owners and other top executives!" -Lee Self, President, Renaissance Executive Forums of Northern Virginia "If a business owner had the choice between an MBA and reading Ken Keller on an on-going basis, there's no question in my mind . . . study Ken Keller . . . start with IMPROVISE.ADAPT. OVERCOME." -Jim Neidhardt, The Country's Most Uniquely Qualified Success CoachT, Whippany, New Jersey "In a world of overcrowded business books, Ken Keller hits a home run. He packs practical, sometimes funny, and always dead-on ideas you can implement today into his latest book." -Maureen Boyt, Turning Point Consulting Group, Ft. Collins

Learn how you can harness your brain for optimal results. It is the same old story. Tom makes a New Year's resolution with the best of intentions. He decides that he is going to get back into the physical condition that he was back in college. Or...Susan decides that she is going to stop smoking. Or...Judi says she wants to start a side business. Even simpler, Don's wife has asked him over and over again to clean up the garage. Steve is going to take out the garbage. Yet none of these things ever get accomplished. Most of the time the idea of not accomplishing what we say we are going to do is attributed to lack of willpower. We say, "They just didn't want it enough." People take numerous courses in time management. They go to seminars to increase their motivation. They hire coaches to nag them to complete their goals. Yet, for a lot of people at the end the goals remain not accomplished. As a former Green Beret who took his experience into the corporate world, Michael has seen over and over again a lack of being able to set goals, make plans and follow through. His military training gave him a lot of insight into motivation, leadership and personal inter-dynamics. He took this and started working with people both in the corporate environment and one on one. Diving in the personal development scene also gave him some new insight about goal setting and motivation from a different viewpoint. He started noticing what was working for people and what didn't. This book lays out his success formula to start feeling better about yourself and start getting things done.

“I wrote this book because I believe that there is a serious gap in what has been written and communicated about cross-cultural management and what people actually struggle with on the ground.”—From the Introduction What does it mean to be a global worker and a true “citizen of the world” today? It goes beyond merely acknowledging cultural differences. In reality, it means you are able to adapt your behavior to conform to new cultural contexts without losing your authentic self in the process. Not only is this difficult, it’s a frightening prospect for most people and something completely outside their comfort zone. But managing and communicating with people from other cultures is an essential skill today. Most of us collaborate with teams across borders and cultures on a regular basis, whether we spend our time in the office or out on the road. What’s needed now is a critical new skill, something author Andy Molinsky calls global dexterity. In this book Molinsky offers the tools needed to simultaneously adapt behavior to new cultural contexts while staying authentic and grounded in your own natural style. Based on more than a decade of research, teaching, and consulting with managers and executives around the world, this book reveals an approach to adapting while feeling comfortable—an essential skill that enables you to switch behaviors and overcome the emotional and psychological challenges of doing so. From identifying and overcoming challenges to integrating what you learn into your everyday environment, Molinsky provides a guidebook—and mentoring—to raise your confidence and your profile. Practical, engaging, and refreshing, Global Dexterity will help you reach across cultures—and succeed in today’s global business environment.

The Sniper Mind from David Amerland is the first book to examine the learned skills necessary to become a sniper and teach readers how to apply those skills in business and in life. Snipers are exceptional. The trained sniper is a complex fusion of hard skills such as weapons knowledge, situational awareness, knowledge of ballistics and physics, and soft skills such as emotional stability, empathy, and a stoic acceptance of the hardships associated with a particular set of circumstances. There are countless instances where a single sniper, embarking on a secret mission, would have to improvise, operate beyond any hope of support, and yet still manage to carry out the mission and get back home unharmed even though the enemy was actively hunting him. For the first time ever, The Sniper Mind reveals the practical steps that allow a sniper’s brain to work in this superhuman precise, calculated way. It teaches readers how to understand and apply these steps, whether they are stuck in a cubicle facing mounting piles of work or sitting in a corner office making industry-defining decisions. Through the explanation of advanced military training techniques and cutting-edge neuroscience, David Amerland's book provides concrete strategies and real-world skills that can help us be better: -At our jobs -In our relationships -In our executive decision making -In the paths we choose to take through life By learning how snipers teach their minds to eliminate fears and deal with uncertainty we can also develop the mental toughness we need to achieve the goals that seem to elude us in business as well as in life.

**Adapt and Overcome Your Ultimate Guide to Thriving in a Post-Ice Age World** In a world transformed by extreme environments and unpredictable climates, the need for resilience has never been greater. *Adapt and Overcome* is your comprehensive guide to navigating this new reality with strength, creativity, and an unyielding spirit. **Rediscover Resilience** Dive into Chapter 1 and redefine what resilience means in today's world. Understand the new normal, appreciate the importance of mental and emotional resilience, and be inspired by real-life stories of adaptation. **Psychological Strategies for Displacement** In Chapter 2, explore the multifaceted psychological impacts of displacement. Discover practical strategies to cope with the loss of home, build a new sense of belonging, and conquer feelings of isolation. **Master Climatic Extremes** Prepare yourself mentally and emotionally for harsh environments in Chapter 3. Learn how to bring positivity to daily survival and turn every obstacle into an opportunity for growth. **Economic Resilience** Chapter 4 tackles the psychological effects of financial instability. Embrace a resourceful mindset, build emotional wealth, and navigate economic uncertainty with confidence. **Navigate Social Shifts** Chapter 5 is your guide to rebuilding trust and community amidst shifting social dynamics. Maintain meaningful relationships over distance and foster a supportive network. **Innovate Daily** Unleash your creativity with Chapter 6. Discover innovative problem-solving techniques and embrace change to thrive in any scenario. **Holistic Health for Resilience** Chapter 7 links physical fitness to mental strength, emphasizing sustainable living practices that benefit both your body and mind. **Mindfulness in Action** In Chapter 8, harness the power of mindfulness to manage high-stress situations and cultivate a supportive community. **Conquer Anxiety and Fear** Chapter 9 equips you with techniques to recognize, address, and overcome anxiety and fear, building a robust personal support system. **Technological Balance** Leverage technology for mental health in Chapter 10, while also learning the value of a digital detox and creating virtual support networks. **Growth and Transformation** Chapter 11 inspires you to develop a growth mindset, offering practical applications and transformative stories to fuel your journey. **Positive Thinking** Chapter 12 focuses on cultivating an optimistic outlook and understanding the far-reaching impact of positive thinking on resilience. **Emotional Intelligence** Enhance your self-awareness and interpersonal skills in Chapter 13, strengthening your emotional intelligence for better life navigation. **Spiritual Resilience** Chapter 14 explores various spiritual practices and guides you in creating a personal plan for spiritual resilience and healing. **Strong Families** In Chapter 15, learn how to build strong family bonds, navigate crises, and teach resilience to the next generation. **Lifelong Learning** Chapter 16 emphasizes the role of continuous education in building resilience, adapting educational methods, and encouraging lifelong learning. **Sustainable Living** Chapter 17 reimagines sustainable living, highlighting its mental benefits and offering personal practices for a resilient, eco-friendly lifestyle. **Leadership in Crisis** Discover the traits of resilient leaders in Chapter 18, learn how leadership influences community morale, and practice leading by example. **Crisis Management** Chapter 19 prepares you for crises with effective management strategies and post-crisis recovery techniques. **Gratitude and Reflection** Find peace and purpose in Chapter 20 through reflective thinking and the practice of gratitude, building a lasting habit of thankfulness. **Future Trends in Resilience** Chapter 21 projects future resilience trends and adapts strategies over time, ensuring the legacy of resilient societies endures. *Adapt and Overcome* is not just a book—it’s your essential companion for thriving in an ever-changing world. Empower yourself with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to face whatever the future holds with unwavering resilience. Get your copy today and start your journey toward a more resilient, adaptable you!

When our children are born, we do everything we can to make sure they have love, food, clothing, and shelter. But despite all this, one in five children today suffers from a diagnosed anxiety disorder, and countless others suffer from anxiety that interferes with critical social, academic, and physical development. Dr. Donna Pincus, nationally recognized childhood anxiety expert, is here to help. In Growing Up Brave, Dr. Pincus helps parents identify and understand anxiety in their children, outlines effective and convenient parenting techniques for reducing anxiety, and shows parents how to promote bravery for long-term confidence. From trouble sleeping and separation anxiety to social anxiety or panic attacks, Growing Up Brave provides an essential toolkit for instilling happiness and confidence for childhood and beyond.

When Sgt. Dan Mills and the rest of the 1st Battalion, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment flew into Iraq in April, 2004, they were supposed to be winning hearts and minds. They were soon fighting for their lives. Within hours of their arrival in Iraq, a grenade bounced off one of the battalion's Land Rovers, rolled underneath and detonated. The ambush marked the beginning of a full-scale firefight during which Mills killed a man with a round that removed his assailant's head. It was going to be a long tour. Like some post-apocalyptic "Mad Max" nightmare, the place had gone to hell in a handbasket. Temperatures on the ground often topped 120 degrees Fahrenheit, sewage systems had long since packed up, and the stench of cooking waste and piles of festering garbage grew wherever you looked. Throat-burning winds, blast bombs and well-trained, well-organized militias armed with AKs, RPGs and a limitless supply of mortar rounds were the icing on the cake. If any of Mills's eighteen-man sniper platoon had thought that the people of Al Amarah were going to welcome them with open arms, they were rapidly forced to reconsider. For the next six months, isolated, besieged and under constant fire, the battalion refused to give an inch. Sniper One is a breathtaking chronicle of endurance, camaraderie, dark humor and courage in the face of relentless, lethal assault.

This book analyzes and discusses the U.S. Military Veteran identity. Throughout seven chapters spanning narrative, literature, theory and analysis, the book combines the author's own personal story of joining, serving in, and separating from the U.S. military with corresponding research about military transitions, reintegration, Veteran suicides, and psychosocial adjustment challenges. The purpose of the book is to help readers understand Veteran identity in a way that centers the social implications of belonging to and serving in the military institution. In the final chapters of the book, existing theories and models related to military transitions are dissected before a new Model of Veteran Identity Hierarchy as well as a reconceptualization of Veteran identity are presented.

#1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller The Obstacle is the Way has become a cult classic, beloved by men and women around the world who apply its wisdom to become more successful at whatever they do. Its many fans include a former governor and movie star (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a hip hop icon (LL Cool J), an Irish tennis pro (James McGee), an NBC sportscaster (Michele Tafoya), and the coaches and players of winning teams like the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Cubs, and University of Texas men’s basketball team. The book draws its inspiration from stoicism, the ancient Greek philosophy of enduring pain or adversity with perseverance and resilience. Stoics focus on the things they can control, let go of everything else, and turn every new obstacle into an opportunity to get better, stronger, tougher. As Marcus Aurelius put it nearly 2000 years ago: “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” Ryan Holiday shows us how some of the most successful people in history—from John D. Rockefeller to Amelia Earhart to Ulysses S. Grant to Steve Jobs—have applied stoicism to overcome difficult or even impossible situations. Their embrace of these principles ultimately mattered more than their natural intelligence, talents, or luck. If you’re feeling frustrated, demoralized, or stuck in a rut, this book can help you turn your problems into your biggest advantages. And along the way it will inspire you with dozens of true stories of the greats from every age and era.

A guide for individuals and organizations navigating the complex and ambiguous Future of Work Foreword by New York Times columnist and best-selling author Thomas L. Friedman Technology is changing work as we know it. Cultural norms are undergoing tectonic shifts. A global pandemic proves that we are inextricably connected whether we choose to be or not. So much change, so quickly, is disorienting. It's undermining our sense of identity and challenging our ability to adapt. But where so many see these changes as threatening, Heather McGowan and Chris Shipley see the opportunity to open the flood gates of human potential—if we can change the way we think about work and leadership. They have dedicated the last 5 years to understanding how technical, business, and cultural shifts affecting the workplace have brought us to this crossroads, The result is a powerful and practical guide to the future of work for leaders and employees. The future can be better, but only if we let go of our attachment to our traditional (and disappearing) ideas about careers, and what a "good job" looks like. Blending wisdom from interviews with hundreds of executives, The Adaptation Advantage explains the profound changes happening in the world of work and posits the solution: new ways to think about careers that detach our sense of pride and personal identity from our job title, and connect it to our sense of purpose. Activating purpose, the authors suggest, will inherently motivate learning, engagement, empowerment, and lead to new forms of pride and identity throughout the workforce. Only when we let go of our rigid career identities can we embrace and appreciate the joys of learning and adapting to new realities—and help our organizations do the same. Of course, making this transition is hard. It requires leaders who can attract and motivate cognitively diverse teams fueled by a strong sense of purpose in an environment of psychological safety—despite fierce competition and external pressures. Adapting to the future of work has always called for strong leadership. Now, as a pandemic disrupts so many aspects of work, adapting is a leadership imperative. The Adaptation Advantage is an essential guide to help leaders meet that challenge.