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This engaging collection of essays showcases the broad sweep of his scholarly and personal interests and experiences, and is a key instalment in his prolific literary output which will be of interest well beyond the confines of academic theology.

The challenging and sometimes controversial ideas contained in this book represent a way forward for practical theology, not because readers will necessarily agree with them, but because of their potential for stimulating lively debate. The lucidity and accessibility of Pattison's style, and the clear passion he has for his subject, mean that these ideas are destined to penetrate non-theological and non-academic circles, making this book a fitting embodiment of the public theology which its author seeks to promote.'

- International Journal of Public Theology

'Regardless of our beliefs, the meaning of life becomes more profound during an episode of suffering. Pattison has found a paradigm that allows practitioners to integrate personal, intellectual and theological perceptions - hence the term practical theology. He critically explores the use of terms such as mission, vision and hope that have been transferred from religious parlance into the world of health service management. Managers wanting change sell this message with evangelistic fervour to convert staff and bring them on board.'

- Nursing Standard

This collection of key writings by Stephen Pattison examines the implicit and explicit beliefs and value systems that guide practice in both religious and non-religious organisations.

Pattison draws on experience from his work in many different settings - including community service volunteering, working as a psychiatric hospital chaplain, NHS management and lecturing on pastoral studies - to promote a personal, practical, political and popular approach to theology, which stresses the importance of responsibility and contemporaneity. Broadly themed sections address issues of ethics and value in practice, organisation and management, Christian thought and practice, theology and the Christian tradition, and pastoral and practical theology studies. The author takes a critical stance towards traditional religious thought and practice, and argues the need for reform to make theology more generally accessible and relevant.

This volume will be inspirational reading for, among others, care workers, clergy, managers, nurses, counsellors and doctors, as well as students and those involved in the academic study of theology.

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Designing, Managing, and Growing a Successful Program

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Motorola. Sun Microsystems. Charles Schwab. Toyota. These global business leaders have bred excellence through innovative executive and management development organizations that go well beyond traditional job training. Known as corporate universities, these entities are essentially strategic partners of their sponsoring companies. Often working in conjunction with traditional educational institutions, they boast cream-of-the-crop faculty from the academic and business communities.

Once the province of only the largest corporations, corporate universities are fast becoming the standard at smaller companies as well. This comprehensive handbook is a valuable resource for companies of all sizes who are considering (or already developing) enhanced professional learning programs. Featuring contributions from experts at ten different corporate universities, academic institutions, and consulting firms, the book addresses the three major components of corporate university success: organization, content, and processes. From structural and financial models to the role of technology, from curriculum development to evaluation approaches and measuring ROI, here is a wealth of information on this major development in professional education.

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The Lost Lessons of the World's Greatest Management Teacher

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Hailed as a warm and useful read, A Class with Drucker brings to life invaluable advice from the worlds greatest thinker and writer on management. From 1975 to 1979, author William Cohen studied under the great Peter Drucker and became the first graduate of his doctoral program. What Drucker taught him literally changed his life. In a matter of a few years, he was recommissioned in the Air Force and rose to the rank of major general. Eventually, he became a full professor, management consultant, multibook author, and university presidentall while maintaining a nearly lifelong friendship with the master. In A Class with Drucker, Cohen shares many of Druckers teachings that never made it into his countless books and articles, ideas that were offered to his students in classroom or informal settings. Cohen expands on Druckers lessons with personal anecdotes about his teachers personality, lack of pretension, and interactions with students and others. He also shows how Druckers ideas can be applied to the real-world challenges managers face today. Enlightening and intriguing, this book will enable anyone to gain from the timeless wisdom of the inspiring man himself.

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A Simple Guide to Reaching Your Personal Best

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In this constantly-connected, do-more-with-less world, being able to increase your productivity is a real advantage. Certified Professional Organizer (CPO) and productivity expert Tamara Myles has developed a simple modelthe Productivity Pyramidwhich provides an actionable framework for anyone to achieve better results. Based on a sequence of steps leading to peak performance, the authors easily adapt able system consists of five levels:  Physical Organization: from decluttering to filingfool-proof strategies for handling incoming papers and ensuring information remains accessible
 Electronic Organization: from dealing with email to electronic file management options such as cloud computing
 Time Management: mastering the three PsPlan, Prioritize, and Perform
 Activity-Goal Alignment: breaking objectives into specific, relevant, and measurable daily tasks
 Possibility: identifying new life and business goals that will help you reach your greatest potential Since no single solution will work for everyone, The Secret to Peak Productivity helps you tailor your own personal plan. First, a quick assessment determines your strengths and weaknesses and pinpoints where to focus for immediate results. Then, as you reach each productivity level, you will find a range of potential strategiesallowing you to choose the ones that are right for you for truly remarkable results.

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Measuring the Economic Value of Employee Performance

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The lifeblood of any business enterprise is its people. Yet it wasnt until the publication of the groundbreaking book The ROI of Human Capital that there was a reliable way to quantify the contributions of people to corporate profit. Completely updated with new metrics, the book shows executives and HR professionals how to gauge human costs and productivity at three critical levels: organizational (contributions to corporate goals)  functional (impact on process improvement)  human resources management (value added by five basic HR department activities) The second edition contains new material on topics including corporate outsourcing, developments in behavioral science, and advances in trending and forecasting that have dramatically changed the way organizations measure the bottom line effect of employee performance. Utterly up-to-date, this is the go-to resource for organizations performing the essential task of measuring the value of their people.

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The Revolutionary Program for Increasing Your Child's Fitness in 30 Minutes a Week

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All parents want their children to be healthy, fit, and more active, but there is a pervasive myth that keeps many kids from reaching their full potential. A popular misconception is that young athletes shouldnt engage in strength training because it is harmful. However, current research, including a recent study from the Mayo Clinic, indicates that nothing could be further from the truth. Strength training is the single most effective exercise method for reversing adolescent obesity and can dramatically alter and improve a child's body composition. With his blockbuster book The Slow BurnTM Fitness Revolution , renowned personal trainer Fredrick Hahn revealed the secret to strengthening muscles, enhancing flexibility, burning fat and improving performance in just 30 minutes a week. Now, in Strong Kids, Healthy Kids, he shows parents, caregivers, teachers, and doctors how his fitness program can change the lives of children and teens everywhere, no matter what their athletic ability. Whether a child is inactive or a competitive athlete looking to take his performance to the next level, he can become much stronger and fitter. As the founder of the Mighty Tykes and TeensTM program, Hahn is an expert on child fitness. Here, he shows kids how to: get strong fast  increase bone density and resistance to injury  improve cardiovascular health  enhance flexibility  increase their metabolism and reduce body fat With this proven program, all children can build their self-esteem, improve their performance, and lead healthier lives.

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The Complete Guide to Saving Your Home and Your Credit

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Weve all heard the reports. Americans are losing their homes in record numbers, and the housing crisis seems unlikely to subside anytime soon. Foreclosures affect all kinds of people and all kinds of properties. Many people faced with foreclosure feel helpless and resigned to giving up their homes without even trying to save them. The good news is that with the right advice, homeowners can take control of the situation, avoid foreclosure proceedings, and even protect their credit. Lloyd Segal, mortgage banker, attorney, and real estate investor has spent the last twenty-five years helping homeowners save their houses. In Stop Foreclosure Now, he shows readers how to: develop a plan to delay or stop foreclosure  understand the documents involved  negotiate with their lender  use the courts to stop foreclosure and bankruptcy  arrange to refinance their property  sell their property quickly  use military status to stop foreclosure  understand foreclosure laws in all 50 states Timely and indispensable, this guide will help anyone survive the housing crisis and preserve their most important investment.

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21 Things You Need to Know to Hit the Ground Running

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Novice managers have their work cut out for them: all new skills to learn, different personalities to deal with, and greater responsibilities to fulfill. The New Managers Tool Kit provides a fresh, friendly approach for those charged with the task of supervision. The book encourages readers to take on the challenges of management and provides them with fast, powerful lessons to help them: increase productivity  unlock hidden talent  work with different types of people  communicate effectively  diagnose problems  coach good or problematic employees  turn on teamwork  avoid burnout  eliminate conflict  nurture the next generation of managers Ranging from basic skills to those more advanced, this book gives fledgling managers the help they need to succeed with flying colors, right from the start.

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The best time to learn a second language is as a child. During childhood, the brain is more receptive to language learning than at any other time in life. Aware that a second language can enrich their childs understanding of other cultures and bring future job opportunities in a world drawn ever closer by globalization, many parents today are motivated to raise their children bilingual. This book helps parents in both monolingual and multilingual families determine and achieve their bilingual goals for their child, whether those goals are understanding others, the ability to speak a second language, reading and/or writing in two languages, or some combination of all of these. The authors explain how the brain learns more than one language, explode common myths, address frequently asked questions, and reveal an array of resources available to families. Packed with insightful anecdotes and powerful strategies, this is a one-of-a-kind guidebook for those seeking to provide their children with a uniquely valuable experience.

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Naomi Steiner, Susan L. Hayes, Steven Parker

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The Secret to Unleashing Your Team's Maximum Potential

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Dont rock the boat. Dont make waves. Dont offend anyone. Theres a palpable feeling that clouds many team meetings and keeps them from being productive: over-politeness. And while the conflict that naturally exists in most organizations hasnt gone away, it manifests itself in passive-aggression, mediocrity, and a molasses-like inability to get anything done. Nice Teams Finish Last provides the antidote to this all-too-common tendency, giving managers, team leaders and members, and facilitators the practical support they need to battle the nice trap and start getting results! The book helps readers encourage skills such as constructive criticism, honest communication, and the kind of conflict that drives innovation and quality without hurting feelings or creating enemies. From giving clear, sharp feedback, to effectively challenging others, this book provides the eye-opening tools teams need to achieve very nice results!

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Building an organizations commitment to sustainability is not just a means to enhancing the health, diversity, and strength of the worlds ecosystems but a financially and socially sound best practice as well. The Sustainable Enterprise Fieldbook helps readers understand what sustainability means, and how they can implement it in their organization. Collecting the wisdom of an outstanding network of experts, the book uses models, tools, case studies, and examples from a wide range of companies to show readers how they can: manage the transition to an eco-friendly culture  foster employee engagement  integrate sustainability into the day-to-day realities of their business  oversee both short-and long-term goals for their sustainability initiatives Also included are metrics allowing readers to measure their efforts in promoting an environmentally responsible organization. This book provides the crucial guidance organizations need to make money and make a difference.

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William G. RUSSELL, David Lipsky Ph.D., Jeana WIRTENBERG Ph.D.

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More and more people are becoming interested not just in living green, but particularly in living in a home thats ecologically sound. With thousands of new eco-minded houses being built, and the real estate market becoming more attuned to home-buyers interests, demand for ecologically efficient living spaces is still exceeding the supply. Yet few resources exist for those wanting to build, buy, or remodel their own home to use less energy and be environmentally sensitive. Your Eco-Friendly Home shows readers how they can: find, finance, and buy eco-friendly real estate  work with eco-conscious agents and brokers  use environmentally friendly materials and techniques for interiors and exteriors  make their homes and landscaping more efficient  take advantage of tax incentives for going green This practical, reader-friendly guide gives readers all the guidance they need to easily become ecologically responsible homeowners.

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Most sales professionals make the mistake of using the same sales patterns over and over. But since all customers are different, true pros know they must tailor their methods to the buyer if they want to make their numbers every year. ProActive Selling gives readers the tools they need to adapt their approach and maintain control at every stage of the sale. Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition shows salespeople how to:  Qualify and disqualify prospects sooner to focus on the most promising accounts  Examine buyers motivations from every angle  Quantify the value proposition early  Double the number of calls returned from prospective customers  Appeal to the real decision-makers  Use technology (e.g. cloud, video, social media, and more) to generate leads and shorten sales cycles  Increase the effectiveness of every interaction Featuring dozens of enlightening examples and the authors 17 exclusive, practical selling tools, ProActive Selling gives sales professionals the edge they need to exceed their goalswith any company, in any industry.

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The Graphic Designer's Business Survival Guide

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Graphic design is a crowded, highly competitive world. And it takes a lot more than raw talent and technical ability to make it as an independent designer. Successful graphic designer and entrepreneur, Larry Daniels exposes the weak spot of so many: the critical business side of running even a one-person design firm. Designers often prioritize aesthetics over a client's needs, and ignore basic business skills such as writing, record keeping, and relationship building. This practical insiders guide explains how to build a profitable, sustainable design business. Packed with sample agreements, letters, forms, and more, it reveals how to:

 Create a website and portfolio that highlight design solutions
 Do pre-pitch research and deliver winning presentations
 Prepare inviting proposals that win lucrative contracts
 Establish a reliable system for tracking billable hours (and staying solvent)
 Use cold-calling strategies even sales phobics can master
 Quantify design decisions in ways that business management can relate to and respect
 Break out of freelancer mode to highly compensated creative consultant

The field of design is littered with failures. To stand out and succeed, you need to be professional, efficient, and focused on the bottom-line results that clients value. The Graphic Designer's Business Survival Guide shows you how.

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Motivation (The Brian Tracy Success Library)

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As a manager, one of your most important responsibilities is to motivate your employees to do their absolute best. Managers who create positive, rewarding, high-energy environments reduce absenteeism and turnover while dramatically increasing productivity and quality. In Motivation, success expert Brian Tracy draws on his decades of experience bringing out the best in others to provide 21 of the fastest, most powerful methods ever discovered for increasing the effectiveness of any individual or group. He reveals how to:  Ensure employees look forward to coming to work and feel passionate about what they do  Challenge them with tasks that allow them to stretch  Satisfy their need to feel both autonomous and part of a greater whole  Reduce their fear of failure and increase their desire to try  Remove obstacles that hold people back  Provide the regular feedback they need to succeed  And much more! Most people are just waiting for someone to come along and inspire them to greatness. Packed with proven tools and strategies, this essential guide helps any manager deliver a shot of adrenaline straight to the heart of his or her work team.

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Achieve Financial Freedom for Yourself and Others as a Direct Sales Leader

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Direct selling is booming. Its no surprise when you consider the benefits of launching a direct selling businesslow start-up costs, strong earning potential, and a flexible work schedule. Currently an estimated 15.6 million people are involved in direct selling in the U.S. aloneand more than 100 million worldwide. Mary Christensen has empowered and equipped thousands of direct sellers to succeed, and in her newest book, Be a Direct Selling Superstar, she delivers an all-encompassing guide to building, leading, and managing a profitable direct sales organization. Readers will learn how to:  Set goals  Eliminate self-sabotaging behaviors  Market their products and business opportunity effectively  Communicate persuasively  Build a committed network of sellers  Be an influential leader  Create a clear roadmap for others to follow  Inspire and lead a wide range of personalities  Maintain work-life balance  Manage their time and their money wisely For corporate refugees, ambitious entrepreneurs, mompreneurs, and anyone else looking for a new source of incomethis inspiring master plan explains step by step how to achieve long-term success in direct selling.

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55 Activities to Spark Your Team's Creativity

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More and more organizations are realizing that the only hope for survival in an ultracompetitive landscape is through innovation: developing new and better products and servicesand creating efficient processes for delivering them. Designed for managers, team leaders, and trainers looking to promote innovation at work, the book is packed with 55 activities to help participants:

 Employ visioning and brainwriting processes to achieve breakthroughs
 Cultivate a sense of curiosity and inquisitiveness
 Utilize methods of deep observation
 Build networks for open source innovation and creative collaboration
 Use images to spark ideas and connections
 Develop out-of-the-box techniques for problemsolving
 Deal with failure successfully and productively
 Spot trends and determine the next step

Innovation at Work contains worksheets, questions, and case studies to inspire discussion as well as assessments for determining managers openness to innovation. Innovation isnt just about the next iPod, and its not just for scientists. This handy book provides readers with a roadmap for fostering creativity and innovation in any team in any industry.

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A Proven System to Simplify Your Life, Double Your Productivity, and Achieve All Your Goals

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The Wall Street Journal business bestseller with over 50,000 copies sold! The true secret of high achievers is that they know how to find their "focal point" the one thing they should do, at any given moment, to get the best possible results in each area of their lives. In Focal Point, Tracy brings together the very best ideas on personal management into a simple, easy-to-use plan. Focal Point helps readers analyze their lives in seven key areas and shows them how to develop focused goals and plans in each.This best-selling guide provides timeless truths that have been discovered by the most effective people throughout the ages, answering questions like: How can I get control of my time and my life?How can I achieve maximum career success and still balance my personal life? How can I accelerate the achievement of all my goals? Focal Point shows readers how to develop absolute clarity about what they want, and how they can achieve supreme satisfaction, both personally and professionally.

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A Millennial's Guide to Rewriting the Rules of Management

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Millennials mean business, and they are shaking up the workplace as they enter management roles for the very first time. They are tearing down the corporate ladder, communicating on the fly, and bringing play to work. Millennials are creative,
big thinkers, and they will change the face of leadershipIF they can bridge the gap between the hierarchical management style of senior executives and the casual, more collaborative approach of their peers.

Manager 3.0 is the first-ever management guide for Millennials. They will master crucial skills such as dealing with difficult people, delivering constructive feedback, and making tough decisionswhile gaining insight into the four generations in the workplace and how they can successfully bring out the best in each.

Packed with interviews and examples from companies like Zappos, Groupon, Southwest Airlines, and Google, Manager 3.0 will help these new managers enhance their unique talents while developing an effective leadership style all their own.

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Finding and Engaging Customers on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Other Social Networks

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Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest are changing the way consumers make purchasing decisions . . . and tapping into these online communities has become a necessary part of any integrated sales strategy. Citing enlightening research and real-world examples, this smart, practical guide presents readers with a detailed methodology for growing sales and expanding their customer base using social media. Readers will learn how to:  Use content and conversations to build online relationships that transition to sales
 Execute realistic sales strategies for each of the major social media platforms
 Spot social media trends that may influence future buying behaviors
 Sell online in B2B and B2C environments
 Turn social shares (likes, favorites, +1s) into social sales
 Set tangible goals
 Use online tools and analytics to track social influencers and identify relevant conversations as they are happening Complete with a chapter dedicated to capturing mobile salesa segment poised to explode as the adoption of smartphones and tablets growsThe Art of Social Selling is essential reading for every sales professional.