Leading in the Unknown: A New Paradigm for Leaders in Intercollegiate Athletics presents a new vision of leadership for practitioners, scholars, and leaders within higher education. This book is situated within the unprecedented confluence of the global Covid-19 pandemic, societal injustice, and severe economic depression for which intercollegiate athletics was not immune. Dr. Brandon E. Martin is uniquely positioned within the landscape of intercollegiate athletics as a former Division I Athlete, Vice Chancellor/Athletics Director at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Respected Scholar, and Co-Chair of the Black Athletic Director Alliance. This work represents the unique collection of experiences that inform Dr. Martin's approach to leadership that acknowledges current cultural realities and the necessity to reimagine how to engage with athletic programs, institutions, and student-athletes.

Traditional leadership strategies and maxims are infused with culturally relevant principles that address current and future challenges facing the world of intercollegiate athletics. In this book, Dr. Martin invites current leadership voices in intercollegiate athletics to illustrate principles of leadership.

The following leadership principles are discussed across the first six chapters:

1) Multidimensional Contexts

2) Cultural Agility

3) Catalytic Leadership

4) Dynamic Flexibility

5) Mindful Leadership

6) Cultural Safety

Each of these chapters end with practical takeaways that provide an initial game plan for leaders seeking immediate guidance on how to approach challenges in their respective institutions. In a final chapter, additional intercollegiate athletics leaders are featured to continue the conversation with leaders facing crises on multiple fronts. This book is designed to give current and future leaders new language, practices, and approaches to leadership that can elevate equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice efforts across all levels of intercollegiate athletics.

A Princess's Diary is one of captivating emotions, life's uncertainties, mountains, hills and valleys. It is a compelling road of grace that is deeply intertwined in a blood washed romance

We are ALL on a Journey...and we ALL have a Powerful Story During your journey, have you ever Dreamed of Becoming More?....Have you been held back by past failures, poor choices, memories of haunting circumstances, or unresolved current conflict? Are you listening to voices that question your value or worth? Are you believing lies that say you aren't good enough or you'll never make it? What if your setbacks were really setups? What if those Lies could be crushed and replaced with Truth? What if there were MORE?...Good News God's Word says... THERE IS MORE You were made for More You were Born on Purpose, FOR a Purpose You are Royalty in God's Kingdom Today is the day to take authority There was Beauty before Brittany and Beauty before WHATEVER has had you entangled, stuck, and trying to hold you back Come Journey and Dream with me for your time of healing, growing, and discovering your true identity and the Door to your Destiny is NOW Living a life of full FREEDOM Awaits you and with that you will discover that your freedom and your story will be the key and the propelling catalyst to unlocking someone else's pain and prison

The truth will set you free

A Riveting and Powerful Memoir of the transformation and metamorphosis of a young girl living the glamourous life of a model and a stripper, whose life de-railed and de-escalated to a rapid halt It is the story of a Divine Appointment and a Divine Rescue from the Sex Industry. Walking in True Freedom, only found in God, she returned and Founded The Lion's Beauty Queens, Inc., a ministry reaching out to women in the Sex Industry. As a child Dana endured the death of a parent, father in prison, dysfunctional environment of alcoholism and drugs, poverty, abuse, neglect, and was sexually abused by age 8. A troubled teenage rebellion followed. As Dana pursued high hopes in a modeling career, she was trafficked through a local tanning salon, into exotic dancing in strip clubs at age 17. Her first marriage to a male stripper/drug dealer ended with him at the gates of a prison. Living in lies, a world of illusion, in pain, struggling, and single parenting became her personal hell. In January of 1994 she felt the words Love has taken over me - I have been set FREE She then graduated college with her BSN and RN Degree, married a youth Pastor of 14 years, and birthed her ministry and nonprofit, The Lion's Beauty Queens, Inc. Currently LBQ is reaching out to 17 strip clubs monthly throughout Kansas City, MO, KS and California. Surrendered Showgirl...from Stripper to Saint reveals how for some people life can be a set up, creating the perfect victim. It is an absorbing journey through overwhelming circumstances, the darkness of the sex industry, and resulting in the marvelous revelation of how God redeems and restores. It shows the way of escape, how to become New again, be made whole and live in total freedom BOLD, BRAVE, and INSPIRATIONAL This is a passionate story of turmoil and tragedy and a relentless pursuit of HIS Glory and Grace

In a nation that is shifting and opposition against Christianity on the rise, anyone who claims to be a believer is labeled as a Zealot and in danger of breaking new hate crime laws.

Fifteen year old John Mann is faced with a decision to believe in what he has been taught his whole life about religion or go an-other way. His decision to answer God's call, proves to be very costly and possibly fatal.

Will John question his decision to take the path of Christianity? Since his conversion things have only gotten worse for him. As the plot thickens the question becomes can John stop what is about to happen in his school?

TRANSFORMATIONAL HEALTH IN AN INSPIRATIONAL WAY

Take the journey to transform your health, body and spirit with this inspirational cookbook that's sure to heal your body and mind.

1. Journey 2 Flourish: sharing our story and tips to bless you in your health journey2. Swap 2 Flourish: transforming your pantry so you can transform your cooking and your health by uncovering hidden health traps and how to replace them3. Shop 2 Flourish: navigating label reading and grocery shopping like a pro 4. Cook 2 Flourish: flavorful, unique nourishing recipes and healthier family favorites 5. Nourish 2 Flourish: spotlights on superfoods and how they benefit you 6. Encourage 2 Flourish: Scriptures, stories, and tips to inspire and uplift you 7. Supplement 2 Flourish: additional resources for a nutritional goldmine

Dreaming, like reading, can be a fun and exciting adventure Dreaming can take you to distant lands and faraway places where you can meet new friends too. In this book, Little Boy dreams a very colorful dream. Let's see where his dream takes him and find out who he meets

Committed to Love is a deeply personal one. It details the many issues and experiences I had to confront and deal with in my twenty-five-year marriage to a bisexual man who succumbed to AIDS. The twenty-four chapters in this book range from his diagnosis on June 19, 1992, with AIDS related pneumonia to his death on August 17, 1994. Every aspect of my relationship with Dr. Jeffrey A. Mintz, both as my best friend of thirty-seven years and my husband of twenty-five is explored in explicit detail. The challenge of a marriage under these circumstances was to say the least, both chaotic yet most rewarding. My thoughts about love evoked images of champagne, roses, and chocolates. Yes, I had a lot of all of them in my marriage, but the reality and truth about my life with him was that the word love for me had always meant commitment, unconditional acceptance, and facing every problem with a solution even if I didn't know what the solution would be.

It is in this particular area that I feel my most powerful impact. To say that my marriage was unconventional and that it was difficult is an understatement. But, I would do it all over again because my journey with Jeff provided me the opportunity to discover my own true definition of love. For in those twenty-five years, I was able to find my core, my strength, my faith, my hope, and my true understanding that I was chosen to love him. I was chosen to stay with him. And I was chosen to be able to watch him become the stranger in my bed due to the horrific devastation that his virus brought. To this day, I remain in my heart, Jeff's wife, friend, caregiver, and devoted partner. My hope is that with this book, others may gather up the strength and fortitude to commit to their marriage vows before God first and then, commit to their marriage. May this book give you the understanding of how remarkably strong you can be and how capable you truly are when Committed to Love.

FOR THOSE WHO NEED A BIT OF ENCOURAGEMENT IN THE KITCHEN

Do you need help making a great meal?

Do you need to allow God in other areas of your life?

Are your meals lacking love & flavor?

Are your cooking skills low to none?

Are you overwhelmed in the kitchen?

IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ONE OR MORE OF THESE QUESTIONS. LOOK NO FURTHER.

COOKING WITH JESUS is a spirit-filled cookbook with delicious recipes, scriptures from the Holy Bible and much more. This cookbook will uplift your spirit, build your faith about cooking and show you how to add love and flavor to your meals. It also gives you information about food from the Bible, measurements, etc.

COOKING WITH JESUS will not make you a better cook. It will make you a better child of God.

Some of us look at cooking as a consuming task. It doesn't have to be, and I've found cooking can be fun if you invite Jesus. We know that God is love and love enhances the flavor and cooking experience.

In order to cook with Jesus, you have to want to be in the kitchen and enjoy the people or person you are cooking for.

Dear Friend,
Thank you so much for the opportunity to share these Scriptures
with you and with those God brings into your life God's Word is
so powerful, and I'm so grateful how He continues to transform
my life as I study it.

As you read these cards, may you be encouraged,
spiritually invigorated and compelled to share this eternally
beneficial truth. God's Word endures forever, and encouragement is
always needed in every day of our lives.

Let's daily decide to abide in Christ by reading the Bible or simply
saying, Jesus, I need You today, have your way in my life and use
me to shine your light to the people in my life today. Help me to
speak your truth with grace and salt that others may be encouraged
and inspired to seek You...As you draw near to God, He will draw near to you like His Word
promises in James 4:8. In heaven it will be indescribably amazing
to hear how Jesus worked through you to be a blessing to those
around you. Eternity is near... Let's encourage 2 flourish for the
glory of Christ Jesus

With Joy,
Robin Cook

For decades across America, leaders at all levels are sharing their concerns about the current state of diversity and inclusion. Professionals in the field have diverse backgrounds, managing diversity and inclusion from within human resources, as consultants, as standalone diversity departments/units--in all industries---although this has allowed for advancement in the practice, it has contributed to the perception that the professionals lack an approach to seamlessly and systemically embed diversity and inclusion throughout all industries as a standard of practice. Over the years, diversity leaders have discovered some of today's familiar/ongoing questions about the impact of diversity and inclusion in the workplace that have been asked for decades. How do you define diversity? How do you define inclusion? What is the purpose of diversity and inclusion? How do you advance diversity and inclusion for future state success? The responses to such questions have provided the fuel for debate over the past 50 years as to what should diversity look like. The B.I.G. idea is that you can have the super power to re-capture the true notions from past civil rights leaders and present diversity thought leaders. Today, there is outpouring need for new B.I.G. diverse perspectives and the willingness to stand strong to address those big opportunities. We are now more blended, multicultural, and multiethnic as individuals, as communities, and as a global society. So, the more multicultural and multiethnic we become as organizations, leaders cannot lose the power to be B.I.G. in this work that will lead to diversity and inclusion greatness.

This book documents the author's personal experience with administering her mother's estate. The story is a candid and detailed account of the legal, financial, and emotional components of estate administration. The author shares several great lessons from her experience:

Be prepared to make short-term and long-term decisions.
Everyone has an estate.
Everyone needs an estate plan.
Everyone can build an estate.
Leave a trail of breadcrumbs for those left behind.
It costs money to die Who knew
Leave a mark and not a scar.

Growing up Back in Da' Day, was a good time for us. We had some good days, fun days, and we had bad days, but we made it through with prayers from all around. I miss the good ole days. They're the days of old that I will always cherish and never forget. I thank God for the days when people truly cared for one another. The days when kids could just be kids and enjoy life. The days when parents still taught their children about love and respect. Respect for yourself and for your elders. I thank God for giving us the opportunity to go to school, learn, and get an education. I thank God for bringing us up in church to learn about who God is and how to lean and depend on Him. If it wasn't for me knowing who God is, I wouldn't be where I am today. I thank God for blessing me with these prayers to share with you and the generations to come. God is so good and He has always provided me with the resources and the time to write. I hope you enjoy what He has given me in this book, Back in Da' Day.

As you read and reflect, I pray that our children and grandchildren will have a chance to live life like we did Back In Da' Day. I pray that everyone that picks up this book of prayers will say, OMG! I remember my mother or father saying those words. There are some hilarious quotes and phrases and some just plain telling the truth.

This is a Bible scripture that stays on my mind that I would like to share with you all, it's If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 New King James Version (NKJV)

Let's live life like we were living Back In Da' Day, but living with much less stress and the hope of a glorious future!

The Mighty One has given everyone in Melody Meadow a song. But teeny, tiny turtledove Flutter has forgotten his. Who will help him remember?

The times have changed but many of the struggles are the same when it comes to Americas racial, social, economic job opportunity, education, law enforcement and political issues of the day.

As a black law enforcement professional, I've seen the good and bad side of people living in thriving conditions and left behind communities like Dayton, Ohio. I know the impact policing can make to improve lives or destroy lives in communities, especially communities of color. I developed the desire to become a police officer as a youth growing up in the Jim Crow south where I experienced the negative impacts of bad policing along with bad policies, and common laws, all enabling systemic racism to deny people living in communities of color equal opportunities and equal justice in America.

My journey from Georgia to Dayton, Ohio where I became a dedicated law officer in the Dayton Police Department, an educator and pastor over a 30 plus year career was not an easy one. Like most Blacks who decided to work in law enforcement I had to overcome many obstacles including racial biases, bigotry, unfair policies, and a lack of trust of citizens and the police to achieve many firsts as a low enforcement officer. My strong faith in God, the early teachings of my parents, and a strong desire to help others formed the foundation of success in my career and my life's journey. But it was my determination, education, help from others, and life changing experiences that helped me navigate my career and achieve my goal of helping people who live in all communities within Dayton, Ohio.

I hope my new book, The Reasons For A Successful Career - In Law Enforcement & Life, will provide you with a few insights and key bible passages I've used to overcome life's obstacles and bridge the growing racial, social and law enforcement divides we're experiencing in Dayton and across our nation today.

You can't buy happiness so why not embrace and enjoy the Life you Love? Imagine the freedom to live life unapologetically doing exactly what you love doing.

The Life I Love is a collaboration of true stories revealing transformation that lead to living a life worth celebrating while embracing the now.

It makes no difference how many peaks you reach if there is no pleasure in the climb. Each chapter is a journey the reader takes with authors to mountain top experiences; conquering the peaks and the valleys.

Readers will experience authors' intimate remembrance of the things they hold close to their hearts. These stories are evidence of the grace given for service and God's divine timing regardless of what our circumstances are. Get ready to dream bigger and live bolder!

CO-AUTHORS

Quincy Bennett

Carlotta Berry

Linessa Frazier

Karen E. Griffin

Shannon Rhodes

Brittany Robinson

Denita E. Robinson

Stacey Shumate

Taralyn Singletary

Rochinda Bio

Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author,

Life Shift Coach and Motivational speaker

Energizing, empowering, and effective are a few words that define Rochinda. A vessel being used by God to reach, teach and inspire others by sharing her testimony From Being Kept to Being Kept. A National bestselling author, speaker, and a Life Shift Coach she is the founder and heartbeat of the Kept Woman of God Ministry that impacts and empowers women globally.

Chinda has a heart for all people and is committed to love, serve and support her sisterhood and community. As a native of Kansas City, her pride and joy are her family & friends. She also loves to travel and spend time with her husband. One of her proudest accomplishments is becoming a grandma to Master Jaden.

Favorite scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

One word to describe Chinda would be You NiQUE.

www.ChindaandFriends.com