In Leading Matters, current Chairman of Alphabet (Google's parent company), former President of Stanford University, and "Godfather of Silicon Valley," John L. Hennessy shares the core elements of leadership that helped him become a successful tech entrepreneur, esteemed academic, and venerated administrator. Hennessy's approach to leadership is laser-focused on the journey rather than the destination. Each chapter in Leading Matters looks at valuable elements that have shaped Hennessy's career in practice and philosophy. He discusses the pivotal role that humility, authenticity and trust, service, empathy, courage, collaboration, innovation, intellectual curiosity, storytelling, and legacy have all played in his prolific, interdisciplinary career. Hennessy takes these elements and applies them to instructive stories, such as his encounters with other Silicon Valley leaders including Jim Clark, founder of Netscape; Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State and Stanford provost; John Arrillaga, one of the most successful Silicon Valley commercial real estate developers; and Phil Knight, founder of Nike and philanthropist with whom Hennessy cofounded Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University. Across government, education, commerce, and non-profits, the need for effective leadership could not be more pressing. This book is essential reading for those tasked with leading any complex enterprise in the academic, not-for-profit, or for-profit sector.

In this inspirational book for graduate students and new counselors, Gerald Corey writes about personal and professional experiences throughout his 50-year career as a counselor, teacher, counselor educator, psychologist, supervisor, and writer. He shares recommendations and lessons he has learned and is still learning as a way to mentor other professionals and to promote self-election about creating one's own professional path. In addition, 18 graduate students and new professionals share stories from their journeys, describe challenges they have faced, discuss what was helpful to them in pursuing their career path, and provide recommendations for getting the most from educational experiences.

In "Humbled by the Journey: Life Lessons For My Family...And Yours," Miguel "Mike" Benito Fernandez takes readers on parallel journeys: A 508-mile pilgrimage along El Camino de Santiago from France through Spain - and from a dirt road Cuban town to the pinnacles of U.S. business success. The book shines a light on the lessons Mike has learned over a lifetime of working tirelessly, overcoming obstacles and "showing up." The most important lesson: "You have to take care of those who come after you."

Becoming the parent of a ‘’special child” can be a devastating event. It can also open doors you had never wished to enter, bring deeper friendships than you ever imagined, and give you love and joy you did not know exists. While encountering many challenges, the journey with Jeff has been one of unexpected environments, people and blessings. “Every mother faces unexpected obstacles on her parenting journey. But what seems like an obstacle at first glance can actually be an unforeseen blessing. Such is the case for Linda Farris when her son, Jeff, was born. Linda shares her experience raising a child with disabilities and offers an honest and hopeful perspective that can benefit every family.” —Karyn Tunks, Ph.D. is an author and professor emeritus at University of South Alabama “Jeff’s words are his own but he speaks a language all can understand. He speaks of joy and passion before our Lord. None can understand better than his mother.” —Bryant Evans, Minister, —Eastern Shore Church of Christ, Daphne, Alabama “Linda Farris addresses her greatest life challenges and how she turns difficulty into positive life lessons. Fortunately for us, she possesses a charming writing style for which to share he life’s challenges in a way we can enjoy.” —Bob Zeanah, author of the Sugar Bear series. “Jeffrey’s enthusiasm and heart is a gift to us all. It is a joy to know him and his family. I am honored to be his physician. —Dr. Andrew Dukes

It's a funny thing when you take responsibility for your life and tell the absolute and brutal truth. What's the famous saying? The truth will set you free? Yes, it sure does. The time had come to be brutally honest, to tell the truth, to take responsibility. This is my story, the journey of how I discovered love for me, unconditionally.

This book is about my journey and all the lessons I have learned on my way.

Lessons Along the Journey loosely chronicles one man's pilgrimage with the Savior. Read these essays and gather insights on ways God calls to us in the midst of our valleys and fulfills His promise to never leave or forsake us. These stories will encourage your faith as you journey with the One who loves you the most. What others say about Lessons (continued inside): Rich Maffeo offers a well written and inspiring text that integrates significant passages of Scripture, Church Doctrine and the wisdom of the Saints with his experiences of daily life. Any person seeking to more deeply know and love God will be served by these refreshing insights. - Most Rev. Alex J. Brunett, Archbishop of Seattle These short, crisp essays can help each of us see how Christ walks with us every day. - Tim S. Hickey, Editor, Columbia magazine, Knights of Columbus I recommend [this book] if you are willing to read, think, and then pray. - Fr. Michael McDermott, Pastor, St. Charles Borromeo, Tacoma, WA. Lessons. . . crosses denominational lines and reveals God as an inclusive God of infinite second chances. Maffeo pulls readers into the private places of his heart to encourage and enrich them on their own faith journey. - Gail Welborn, Book & Audio Review Columnist Richard Maffeo earned his baccalaureate and master's degrees from Pentecostal schools, and taught Bible classes in a variety of Protestant churches before being received into the Catholic Church in 2005. He has published hundreds of inspirational articles and is the author of We Believe: Forty Meditations on the Nicene Creed (Xulon Press, ISBN 9781602662056).

Leadership Lessons: Notes From and For the Journey is a primer of often hidden or unconscious issues that confront those who are in or aspire to leadership roles. Understanding these could make the difference between successfully navigating the journey to leadership or delaying or derailing it.

"The one thing in life you must never forget ... there is only one truth." I've made the realization that the person I was is not who I am today. More importantly, the person I am today is not the person I will become. Life Lessons, The Journey is a different kind of book than most of you are used to reading. I wanted to be able to offer insight and hope to those most in need. I also wanted to be able to deliver messages in the form of a passage; and last but not least I wanted to talk about it as if we were across from each other at the kitchen table. If this book lets just one person sleep well tonight, I can say job well done. If the thoughts and ideas presented can help others to no longer live in pain, this book will be a "best seller" even if only two copies were sold. If I can help one person not lose faith in his or her darkest moments, it was by the grace of God, not by my pen. Thank God for this opportunity and thank you for taking the time to read this book.