Böcker utgivna av Newman Springs Publishing, Inc.

Scholars have concluded that leadership is among the most studied of phenomena yet the least understood. This inability to precisely define leadership recalls Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart's struggles to define pornography: "I shall not...attempt further to define the kinds of material I understand to be embraced within that... But I know it when I see it." Similarly, when it comes to leadership, we know it when we see it. This book explores the leadership performance of Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Robert E. Lee, Katharine Graham, and Franklin D. Roosevelt at desperate moments in American history. A study of their leadership styles over a period of two centuries suggests that today's leaders might have something to gain from a back-looking perspective on this critical subject. Although this book is ostensibly about the five leaders, ultimately their performance provides a lens for the whole of the topic of leadership past and, especially, present. While leaders seem to have the liberty to behave as they like, their freedom is bound by organizational objectives, organizational cultures that may be difficult to change, and the diverse natures of their workforce. Leadership behavior, shaped by the spirit of the times, evolves; it is about the inextricable relationships-the inseparability-among leaders, followers, and situations within organizations and societies as they respond to the inevitable urgencies for change. The leaders in this book operated in environments over which they often had little control; a store of contextual factors substantially influence and restrain a leader's freedom of action. Our school-days history classes often paint leaders as two-dimensional cardboard cutouts. This book explores the crucial impact of context and just how effectively the leaders in this book led at severe, intense, transformative-desperate-moments in our history; it attempts to put weight and texture on the cardboard cutouts. To do so, this book humbly puts forward a leadership context framework to define the contextual factors that determine a leader's prerogatives. It is about "leading snowflakes." Because no two organizations and their contexts, like snowflakes, are ever alike, leaders must consistently adapt to new and constantly evolving internal and external circumstances. This book suggests that there is a holistic unity to leadership and that the four leadership qualities of status, esteem, technical competence, and organizational leadership skills, always present in some measure, help leaders motivate followers. The proper mix of these four qualities may depend on the nature of the followers and the situations faced. The newly elected Lincoln arrived in the nation's capital with low status and esteem; but his savvy technical competence and strong organizational leadership skills brought success. Robert E. Lee possessed high esteem, status, and technical competence; at Gettysburg, his inability to exercise sound organizational leadership skills led to his organization's failure.

In No, They Are Not Okay…but It’s Okay!: A Very Special Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude, Raising Special Needs Kids, Julie shares with readers the full experience of raising special needs children from birth through puberty with an emotional honesty that is both real and raw. Julie helps others understand the hardships and the joys. Her goal is for parents to know they are not alone in their personal journeys or in the roller coaster of blame, doubt, and frustration they feel when they are struggling to understand why their child isn’t perfect. Emotional acceptance does come, but that doesn’t mean the struggles that fill daily life get easier. Parenting under the best of circumstances is hard; parenting children with special needs requires an entirely different set of skills, and patience is the most important and the easiest to forget when bad days come.This book is more than a memoir; it is a story that provides guidance, hope, and education to parents and professionals who have or work with special needs children. Since her daughters’ diagnoses, Julie has become very proactive within the schools to help create the best possible environment for all special needs children in the community. Because of her involvement with the schools, extensive experiences (both good and bad) with the medical community and an unfortunate encounter with social services, Julie can give readers the guidance they need to navigate their own way through the educational, medical, and legal waters that special needs families find themselves drowning in. Julie’s knowledge and experience is a lifeline to other moms and dads facing the same challenges.Every parent has to know how to be their own child’s strongest advocate. They need to know what questions to ask, when to demand answers, and when to walk away from advice they don’t trust. This book will provide these tools. Julie’s story is about more than a mother and two challenged daughters. It is about more than autism. This story is about love, faith, and family. It is about learning to accept something that cannot be changed and to embrace the gifts we are given, despite perceived imperfections. We cry. We adapt. We reflect. We rejoice. Most importantly, we continue to live, love, and grow together every day. It is indeed a special journey.

After suffering a devastating breakup with his first love, Kahlil Smooth, a self-made millionaire, has now transformed himself into a very proud bachelor. With the world literally at his feet, love need not apply because he has put it in his rear view; or so he thinks. Can a chance encounter that has his eyes locked in on one of the most beautiful women he’s ever seen change his heart? After fighting so hard against falling in love again, will Kahlil be willing to risk it all once more for love? Or will the journey of love lead him down a road all too familiar? How blind can love actually be?

Are you ready to find out what's been holding you back financially?  It doesn't matter what your age or income is, most people have the same basic issues when it comes to saving.Like many, I've had my share of challenging times and learned some very valuable lessons related to money management.  With much encouragement from family and friends, I was compelled to create a roadmap for people like us who need to come up with creative ways to save, eliminate credit card debt, get rid of car payments, increase credit scores and accumulate retirement funds for when that time comes.My book is about overcoming financial struggles that have held you back, sabotaged your success, and wreaked havoc with your self-esteem. It’s time to say so long to money habits that have never worked for, only against you. The struggle is real, and the journey is not an easy one, but the rewards are definitely worth every step. Let’s explore your challenges, and you’ll come to realize you are not alone. Get ready to shout your successes to the world and develop lifelong changes that will transform your future.Similar to “microfinancing,” the focus is on helping those who appear to lack enough funds to save and even invest short- and long-term. Expect to be amazed as you accumulate money in some unlikely places to prepare you for your next evolution of positive financial growth. This can be done without getting a raise at work, inheriting money, or using credit cards.Inside, you’ll find tools, techniques, and words of encouragement that will support you along the way.Ready! Set! Let’s go!