Effective elected leaders can make a huge difference in their communities; conversely those elected who are ineffective can create significant and long term problems. The point of this book is to identify common problems that elected officials face during their service, and offer practical solutions. Since we rarely elect "perfect leaders," our democratic system is structured so ordinary citizens can become successful as long as they work at it. Interestingly, the people who find the greatest success as public officials are those who quickly pivot their attention from "Me" to "We," develop effective relationships with their colleagues, and listen more and talk less.

"Among the best city-centric series."--New York Times THE BOWERY BOYS' OFFICIAL COMPANION TO THEIR WILDLY POPULAR, AWARD-WINNING PODCAST The Bowery Boys podcast is a phenomenon, thrilling audiences each month with one amazing story after the next. Now, in their first-ever book, the duo gives you an exclusive personal tour through New York's old cobblestone streets and gas-lit back alleyways. Featuring fascinating guides to: * Hell's Kitchen and Columbus Circle * The Bowery and Astor Place * Tribeca and Foley Square * Chinatown and Little Italy * and all the rest of New York!

What makes your life worth living? What purpose do you serve? How do you thrive in a fast-changing world? As new emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics and machine learning reshape our world with unprecedented speed, scope and complexity, learning how to live and act `on purpose' will become the greatest gift you have ever given yourself. This gift will empower you and enhance your health, wellbeing, self-actualization, welfare, relationships, self-esteem and stress-resilience. But how do you find your purpose? How can you design your life `on purpose' and become the person you were born to be? As Tom recounts his moving personal story, you will learn how, through a three-step process, you can find a deeper and holistic understanding of your talents, your potential, and who you are. With this knowledge, you can design a life you wake up to every morning with a smile on your face, feeling happy, fulfilled, resilient and ready for the future - regardless of what other people say or how much the world changes.