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In this audiobook Yossi Sheffi shows why modern vulnerabilities call for innovative processes and tools for creating and embedding corporate resilience and risk management. Sheffi offers fascinating case studies that illustrate how companies have prepared for, coped with, and come out stronger following disruption - from the actions of Intel after the 2011 Japanese tsunami to the disruption in the "money supply chain" caused by the 2008 financial crisis.

How do some people bounce back with vigor from daily setbacks, professional crises, or even intense personal trauma? This collection of articles from HBR includes "How Resilience Works", by Diane Coutu; "Resilience for the Rest of Us", by Daniel Goleman; "How to Evaluate, Manage, and Strengthen Your Resilience", by David Kopans; "Find the Coaching in Criticism", by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone; and much more.

Sometimes life hits hard - we fail to get a promotion or, worse yet, get laid off. Maybe we miss an important sale, lose customers to the competition, or simply make a major mistake. Maybe your finances just aren't getting better. It's what we do right at that time, how rapidly we recover, that separates the highly successful individual from everyone else.

Losing sleep over what others think about you? Or can't care less? Happiness in life nonetheless depends on what you think about yourself. Social media has certainly given us individual authorship over how we present ourselves to the world. Susceptible to live by the dictates of 'likes' and...

‘Incredible individual, incredible book, incredible story.’ CHRIS HEMSWORTH ‘A hero who is as humble as he is resilient… testament to a “never give up” spirit!’ BEAR GRYLLS ‘From reading this book, the message that comes shining through is this: you can achieve anything.’ ANT...

Are you tired of hitting walls, both in your personal life and career, without knowing how to bounce back stronger? Dr. Lamell McMorris knows what it’s like to rise from adversity. Growing up in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago, Lamell faced life-threatening violence and roadblocks every day. But through resilience and determination, he turned his hardships into a blueprint for success.

Do you ever wish you could just get rid of all of your problems? Research shows that we grow into our best and most joyful selves not when we avoid our problems but when we embrace them, confident that we are resilient enough to work through them to an appropriate resolution. Resilience is our ability to physically, emotionally, and mentally bounce back from adverse circumstances. In fact, our capacity to thrive in life depends directly our resilience.

Being in flow is when you are “in the zone,” “on your game,” or even “on fire.” It is both a mental state and a physical one. You have a feeling of complete focus, full involvement, and deep enjoyment in whatever you are doing. You feel the activity takes no energy from you—indeed you feel that it is giving you energy. You barely notice the passage of time. You feel calm but almost ecstatic. Most of us have glimpsed being in this state. But what if you could be in your zone not just for a moment of flow, nor merely for a day, but always and forever? This book shows you how.

In this compelling new work by renowned self-esteem pioneer Nathaniel Branden, you will learn how true self-esteem is not only a path to personal wellbeing but also a crucial component for navigating life’s complexities. Here, Branden blends his hallmark psychological clarity with a fresh spiritual lens.

Life is messy, the process of cleansing and healing is hard, and the only way is through. But what if the process of 'sorting through' didn't have to feel as draining as it often does? What if there were a way of resolving life's mess that could set you upon a path of discovering deeper and truer versions of yourself? What if the mess that comes up along the way liberated you into living an integrated blossoming life? In The Power of Mess Samantha Lourie offers a way of working through the messy aspects of life that develops a sense of resilience and a quiet assurance that we will be okay.

Dr. John Demartini shows you how to face challenges and make opportunities out of them as well as how to deal with distractions and difficulties. Discover how to break through the barriers that keep you from experiencing your true nature as light and transform your life into one that you only dream about.

The challenges we face can be difficult even to think about. Climate change, the depletion of oil, economic upheaval, and mass extinction together create a planetary emergency of overwhelming proportions. Active Hope shows us how to strengthen our capacity to face this crisis so that we can respond with unexpected resilience and creative power

Discover the transformative power of words and conversations in The Power of Words, the profound and inspiring international bestseller by renowned neuroscientist Mariano Sigman. 'A comprehensive toolkit for anyone looking to elevate their communication and improve themselves' – Matt Abrahams...

Embark on a journey of self-discovery with "Mindfulness Meditations for Beginners," a comprehensive guide designed to introduce you to the transformative practice of mindfulness.

"Unveiling Miracles: A Journey of Immigration, from Modeling to Homelessness, and the Power of Resilience" is a gripping and inspiring memoir that takes you on a remarkable journey through the life of Venus. In this compelling narrative, Venus bares her soul, sharing the highs and lows of her life, a testament to the extraordinary power of resilience. From a humble beginning as an immigrant to a foreign land, Venus candidly recounts the challenges and triumphs faced while navigating the intricate path of immigration.

What She Said, is a space for black girls and young adults to transition in graceful, poise, and respected women, with unconditional acceptance of who they are and support for who they want to be. To all black girls: come as you are. Don’t hide your mess, confusion, stress, or process. If you’ve been overcoming trauma from bullying, microaggressions, feeling outcasted, or an unharmonious relationship with family - you’re in the right place and you’re not alone. In each episode, you’ll hear black girls 18-24 share stories similar to yours and speak their truth without feeling judged ...

Discover the brand-new heartwarming and dramatic novel in the Steel Girls series now! 'Emotional and authentic' KATE THOMPSON 'Saga fans are in for a treat!' VICKI BEEBY 'Hopeful, joyous and uplifting' MILLY JOHNSON 'Wartime drama at its best, and the steel girls are my absolute favourite'...

This book is your ultimate power-up for thriving, not just surviving. Think of it as your hype man in book form–calling you out on limiting BS, but also believing in your greatness more than you might even believe in yourself. Troylen Wood gets it because he lived it! Now, he's dropping real-deal tools to crush every obstacle life throws at you without losing your spirit. This ain't cookie-cutter advice; it's about how stress, past baggage, and society's messed-up expectations get under a brother's skin.

In 2008, Celeste Mergens was working with an overcrowded orphanage on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya, when she learned that menstruating girls sat on cardboard in their rooms for several days each month. This set into motion a simple idea—combining a washable, long-lasting pad with taboo-breaking education-that became a catalyst for an unlikely global movement for equity. Written in short, evocative chapters, The Power of Days tells the story of Mergens's quest to rally a global response to elevate menstrual health.

In Change Proof, business and personal development expert Adam Markel shows how you can move beyond managing change to actively embracing it—and actually using times of uncertainty, crisis, and chaos to create opportunities and stimulate positive growth. You'll learn how to choose change before it chooses you, what it takes (and what it means) to become truly change proof, and how to leverage your relationship to change. This book will help you take the art and science of resilience to the next level—and look forward to future and all the changes it will bring.