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This caregiver book is a crucial guide, workbook, and organizer that enables family caregivers to lead their loved one's care sensitively and effectively.
A new and innovative approach to this commitment of love called caregiving. ⎯Brian Bell, MD, FAAHPM, vice president and chief medical officer, Arkansas Hospice, Inc.
Today, more than 1 in 5 Americans are serving as unpaid caretakers for aging or ailing family members, friends, or neighbors, yet few receive guidance or emotional and structural support.
Care Boss fills this need by identifying and empowering the family caregiver as the leadership position it is. This testament to the importance of caregiving brings dignity, strategy, organization, and a whole lot of heart to the messy and seemingly impossible task of providing quality care to a loved one.
Jennifer A. O'Brien, MSOD, has over 35 years in healthcare leadership. She pairs professional acumen with her intimate experience as a family caretaker to her parents and her husband. With compassion and hard-earned wisdom, she teaches readers how to lead the care their loved one deserves.
Inside this family caregiver book, find:
An invaluable family care book, readers of The Conscious Caregiver and The Art of Dying Well will appreciate the empowerment and camaraderie they find in Care Boss.
Make the most of precious time and lead the way through one of life's greatest challenges: caretaking for a loved one.
A game changer. Caregiving through the leadership lens will resonate with healthcare professionals and family caregivers alike.
⎯Lisa Pahl, LCSW, hospice social worker and founder of the Death Deck
In this CEO excellence book, productivity expert Jan Lehman teaches upper-level leaders to make the most of available time, talent, and technology--not just for better results, but for a better life.
Productivity gains improve workplace culture and employee satisfaction--and Jan Lehman has the track record to prove it.
--Marie Devlin, former SVP of global advertising and brand management at American Express
You might wish you had found this book sooner, but that will be the last time you're hoping for your time back.
Work Smart Do More is the time management book for CEOs and leaders looking for proven, successful ways to increase productivity and create a winning culture.
With a unique blend of behavioral strategy and technology solutions, this look at business culture for leaders shows that working hard doesn't have to be hard--and the tools to make a difference are straightforward and within reach.
Jan Lehman is a globally recognized productivity expert whose work has been featured in Forbes, Business Journal, and Entrepreneur. As an executive coach and founder of CTC (Create the Culture) Productivity, Jan Lehman has spent decades giving leaders their lives back while transforming workplaces from the top down.
Inside this book, discover how to go from busy to productive with:
Perfect for fans of Radical Candor and The Business Playbook, Lehman's proven practices empower C-suite executives to create a company culture of productivity that impacts teams, improves workplaces, and increases revenue.
Stop the highly reactionary environment that has become the norm and get to the root cause of your productivity issues. If you're a heart-centered leader looking for the next level, Work Smart Do More is the team-transforming guide you've been looking for.
An absolute force multiplier for those of us who crave the sense of accomplishment that comes from achieving all we can.
--John Philbin, managing partner at Spectacular at Work
As a founder and visionary, I'm excited to start implementing these methodologies into my workflows--and reclaim the hours to live my best life and inspire others to do the same.
--Daniel Moshe, certified EOS Implementer(R) and CEO of Tech Guru
On the ideal playground, all kids are equal. They take turns on the swings, play fair during kickball, and help each other up when someone falls and skins their knee. In all areas of life, we have much to learn from the playground kids.
Be Nice. The End. distills the wisdom of the playground kids into seven simple values:
Featuring thought-provoking messages from inspirational speaker Bryan Skavnak and darling, diverse faces illustrated by Wendy Kieffer Shragg, Be Nice. The End. teaches us that all the playgrounds of life are better when everyone--no matter their age, skin color, ability, shape, or size--is nice.
Indigenous Originated: Walking in Two Worlds is a collection of writing by ninth- and tenth-grade students from the All Nations program at South High School in Minneapolis. They spent six months crafting these original poems, essays, short stories, and illustrations with guidance from Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute. This book also includes three hours of lesson plans, allowing other classrooms to craft their own stories around identity and power.
From buffalo hunts to basketball games, Indigenous Originated: Walking in Two Worlds explores ideas from Indigenous youth growing up in an urban landscape. Find in these pages the pride, struggle, and perseverance that have shaped these impressive young minds.
In this action-packed cybersecurity book for kids, Maya, an Indian-American seventh grader, fights cyber criminals with the help of her best friend, Dave, and six artificially intelligent (AI) animal robot pals.
Help your kids be safe on the internet and start talking cybersecurity with this action-packed video game-like middle-grade adventure book!
Are you worried about your child's digital safety-but don't know where to begin?
The internet is the driving force in today's society and a huge part of our daily lives. Most children use the internet from the moment they wake up till the moment they fall asleep.
More importantly, most children (and many adults!) don't know they need protection while surfing the web .... until it's too late.
Cyberama starts the cybersecurity conversation for you, simplifying the best ways to protect ourselves in the exciting and ever-changing world of the internet.
Cyberama brings serious fun to complex computer science and cybersecurity subjects, like:
Cyberama is designed to be your biggest tool in the defense against cyber threats, big and small! This middle grade adventure book is ideal for beginner internet users.
Don't forget to check out the book website for free resources such as a web-based game for kids to test their cybersecurity knowledge, comics and printables!
In this practical and inspiring book about aging well, best-selling author David McNally shares the key to aging upward to become the flourishing elder you aspire to be.
This book is an inspiring conversation with a seasoned and compassionate guide, who will show you how to reimagine your elderhood as a time of creativity and rich possibilities.
--Ann Cahill, director, John O'Donohue Literary Estate
Beginning in 2024, over twelve thousand Americans per day will turn sixty-five. Most desire to live full and engaged lives.
Through real-life examples, reflective questions, and provocative exercises, this life purpose book teaches readers to age successfully by renewing their interests and passions, gifting their knowledge to others, and participating in the world in ways they never dreamed they could.
David McNally, a member of the Speaker's Hall of Fame, is a globally recognized thought leader on topics of purpose and meaning. McNally's best-selling books, films, and corporate training programs have been released in over twenty countries. In his newest book, McNally brings his focus and expertise to the abundant possibilities of late life.
In this later life self-discovery book, you will learn how to:
This dynamic personal development book is the perfect retirement book, senior citizen gift, and baby boomer gift for fans of From Strength to Strength and The Gift of Years.
Your later years are the perfect time to live a life of purpose and contribution. IF YOU'RE ALIVE will show you how.
IF YOU'RE ALIVE has given me a clear road map to truly make my mark during the twilight of my life.
--Bill Lentsch, COO of Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
David McNally inspires you to embrace your life now and be the storyteller of your future.
--David O'Fallon, former director of education at National Endowment for the Arts
In this children's art book, an elementary art teacher introduces the seven elements of art and pairs them with engaging, educational art projects for kids.
As an experienced elementary art teacher, Maren Daniels knows how to pair education, creative expression, and fun!
In a time when arts funding is being pulled from schools, this positive learning experience will create conversations about how art is made--and inspire a variety of future art projects.
With engaging visuals and approachable definitions, The Elements of Art introduces these foundational art concepts:
Whether you're a parent looking for an opportunity to entertain your kids in a creative and educational way, or an art teacher looking for an engaging read-aloud for your students, let The Elements of Art lead your next creation.
Perfect for fans of Art Lab for Kids and The Dot, this book is an ideal addition to home libraries and classrooms alike.
What will you create?
It's dangerous to be an extraordinary woman.
Four women--Ruby, Dana, Brazil, and Jessie--choose the extraordinary when they join the Minneapolis Fire Department. Prepared to fight literal fires, none of them anticipates the threats lurking in the dark corners of the firehouse.
Each must decide: Is it better to secure her own place in a flawed system or fight for a better system for everyone?
Based on true stories, The Fire She Fights follows these courageous women as they form friendships and support one another, no matter the cost and despite the danger.
With over 50 ready-to-use tools for newly promoted managers, this practical leadership guide illuminates how to successfully build on the workplace skills and accomplishments that earned your reputation as leadership material in the first place.
Your success earned you the opportunity to lead others--but now your new role is about your team members' performance and results. You need a new and different set of skills.
Sure, you've nailed your deadlines or quotas--but how do you set goals for multiple people and help others who aren't on track? You've received excellent performance reviews and had great coaches. . . but now it's your turn to guide unique team members and help them make adjustments to succeed.
The Modern Management Mentor is the new manager handbook for fixing this broken rung on the career ladder. Accessible and practical, it provides over 50 proven tools based in management fundamentals for developing your leadership competencies and learning how to manage a team.
Use this guide to deliver results as you learn how to navigate new expectations, changing relationship dynamics, and the uncomfortable conversations you may have never led before.
Inside this management book for new leaders, discover practical resources including:
Christine Sandman Stone has mentored hundreds of professionals and has experience working with elite companies like Dell, McDonald's, Volkswagen, and a large number of start-ups. She pairs her experience with a master's in management and organizational behavior to break down vague leadership qualities into actionable management strategies.
With the practicality of The First Time Manager and the heart of Brené Brown's Dare to Lead, Christine Sandman Stone demystifies management best practices for those learning while they lead.
Whether you're looking to hone your own skills or find an impactful new job gift for someone you're proud of, The Modern Management Mentor is the solution to level up a career.
Management isn't an inherent skill-it is a learned, reinforced skill set that is straightforward and within reach.
Drawing on its authors' extensive experience as founders, executives, mentors, and coaches, this management and leadership book is more than a book--it is a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of leadership in the business world.
Management is a tough job, and having to be a leader day in and day out can be difficult.
Whether you're grappling with the intricacies of effective leadership, mastering the art of delegation, or striving to foster a culture of inclusivity, this management book for leaders has you covered.
In this manual, readers will dive into practical strategies and actionable advice, including:
Sara Hicks and Mathias Meyer's expertise spans the spectrum, from launching and scaling successful startups like Reactions Commerce and Travis CI to holding executive positions at industry giants like Mailchimp and Intuit. Through their coaching, consulting, and advising roles, they've honed their approach to building organizations that prioritize people and foster growth.
The Intentional Organization is your roadmap to success. Let it guide you on the path to becoming a confident, effective leader who can navigate the complexities of business with grace and resilience.
From the book, The Intentional Organization
The key thing for leaders running an intentional organization to be aware of is the impact their actions have on the organization. That goes beyond how they behave when they're being challenged, when the company isn't reaching its goals, or in times of crisis. It includes everyday behaviors that include how they manage their team, work with people, make decisions, delegate, support struggling team members, and seek out and distribute feedback.
Inspired by an activist's countless experiences at protests with her child, this social justice children's book is an empowering introduction to activism for kids-- teaching young readers the power of protest, community, and many voices coming together as one.
Baby Joy is on a walk with her mom when she hears voices and drumming.
As the crowd comes closer, Baby Joy recognizes people from her neighborhood. She hears them shouting different words, like freedom and justice.
Her mom explains there's a protest going on--and Baby Joy wants to join!
In this social justice book for kids, experience a protest through the eyes of a child: the questions they ask, the signs they see, and the chants they sing.
Author Nekima Levy Armstrong is an attorney, freedom fighter, and community organizer. She is a former president of the Minneapolis NAACP and frequently speaks about racial justice advocacy, most notably including an interview with Oprah. As an activist planning peaceful protests--and as a mom marching with her own young daughter!--Nekima has seen firsthand how enlightening and empowering protests can be for kids.
Inside this antiracism book for kids, discover:
Protests have become a regular part of life for many little ones. They see people marching down city streets from their car seats. Their older siblings and cousins are joining high school walkouts. They see pink hats, BLM signs, and street art calling for change . . . and they're sure to have many questions.
J is for Justice makes the answers as simple as the ABCs.
