"Love unconditionally. Be happy often. Never pass-up a chance for a hug. Be humble. Don t dwell on yesterday, and don t worry about tomorrow. These are only a few of the insightful life lessons captured in this gem of a book. Without ever speaking one word, Jag, has preached, thought, and modeled these, and other Biblical principles for sound Christian living. Imagine a world where we all lived up to these eternal principles Not only would we lead happier more fulfilled lives, but we would positively impact our family, friends, and our world in an eternal way. - Rick Hawks, Senior Pastor. The Chapel, Fort Wayne, Indiana Judge Advocate General. That s his name. Will he go to heaven when he dies? If there are dogs in heaven and I sure hope there are then Jag will certainly be there. From the moment he was born he has loved life and lived it to its fullest. He knows how to play, when to ask for help, how to give love, and when to be quiet. Jag has showered each of us with unconditional love and he has made us laugh until we cried. Jag trusts us. He has never worried about yesterday or tomorrow, and he has protected us whenever he thought we needed protecting. He s been a good and loyal friend, and I have learned much from him. He always gives us exactly what we need when we need it, and I m reminded of that profound truth every time I look at that big furry blessing that is Jag my trusted confidant, my wise old teacher my best buddy Anthony Lopez

The most significant obstacle to teams achieving breakthrough results is the inability of people to believe that achieving the breakthrough results is possible. The most significant failure of a leader is letting them get away with that attitude. This author is convinced that unless the leader clearly, unequivocally, and passionately, makes the statement that the organizational culture will be one in which breakthrough thinking will be the only acceptable standard, the organization will never take on that attitude and exhibit the behaviors necessary to drive breakthrough results. Moreover, if the leader fails to get other leaders in the organization to firmly believe and support a breakthrough thinking environment, and not just talk about it, then the concept of breakthrough will be unsuccessful. Without the leader's relentless commitment, it will become the management "buzz-word" of the month, doomed to meet the same fate that so many other management fads have. Breakthrough thinking is more than that. It is real. The results that can be achieved are real, and anyone who says it can't be done in our organization because our processes or products are "different," is wrong. Breakthrough Thinking is not about products or processes. It's about leader's behaviors and the environment they create. It is also about the team member's attitudes, beliefs, and the behaviors that result from these.

This fictional short story is this author's attempt at using a bit of humor to address a subject of profound significance: the leader's need to ensure that they practice the most fundamental and important elements of leadership. Although fictional, many will relate to this story, which at times admittedly, takes on an autobiographical feel. This is the third book in the Legacy Leader series. The first - "The Legacy Leader" - began with my thesis that, of all the traits a leader can and must posses, only two are non-negotiable. Those two non-negotiable qualities of a leader are character and integrity. It also addressed what can be labeled as the mechanics of leadership. The second book in the 'The Legacy Leader Series' is "Breakthrough Thinking." It addressed what the leader must do to drive teams to accomplish things they would have initially thought impossible. In this third volume - The Leader's Lobotomy - we will prick the memories of leaders who, having reached positions of significant responsibility in their organizations, suddenly, and without warning, develop the horrible disease called PIA - Promotion Induced Amnesia. Fortunately, there is an effective antidote to PIA. For leaders who are self aware, and who possess healthy levels of emotional intelligence, PIA is rarely fatal. However, not all are so lucky, and PIA has sadly become the leading cause of premature termination of many leaders. In this story, Ted, Jim's Corporate Guardian Angel (CGA), tutors Jim - a newly promoted executive - on important leadership fundamentals to ensure that he does not become infected with PIA and suffer the same ill fate as other, less fortunate, leaders. In his own unique and sometimeshumorously sarcastic style, Ted helps Jim to practice timeless leadership principles that have been the cornerstone of other successful leaders.

In the hectic pace of business today, none of us have the time to read War and Peace. These books will engage you, make you laugh, and more importantly, they will make you think. If you read them right, they will also make you ACT Chester Elton Best Selling Author & Speaker The 24 Carrot Manager
"Keep The Legacy Leader Series of Books on your must-read list Tony brings fundamental leadership concepts into focus in a straightforward and practical way. Buster Houchins Vice Chairman, CT Partners
Reading The Leader In the Mirror will take the reader only a few hours. Applying the lessons in it will take a lifetime. Raymond Arroyo Chief Diversity Officer, Aetna
"The work of leadership is our life's work and this book is a wonderful, engaging tool to help guide that journey. A must have for the learning leader's tool box. Kaye Foster-Cheek SVP Global Human Resources Onyx Pharmaceutical

The first of its kind, The Handbook of Collective Violence covers a range of contexts in which collective violence occurs, bringing together international perspectives from psychology, criminology and sociology into one complete volume. There have been significant advances made in the last 25 years regarding how collective violence is conceptualised and understood, with a move away from focusing on solely individual forms of violence toward examining and understanding violence that can occur within groups. This handbook presents some of the most interesting topics within the area of collective violence, drawing upon international expertise and including some of the most well-known academics and practitioners of our generation. Structured into four parts: understanding war; terrorism; public order and organized violent crime; and gang and multiple offender groups, this volume provides academics and practitioners with an up-to-date resource that covers core areas of interest and application. Accessibly written, it is ideal for both academics and policymakers alike, capturing developments in the field and offering a deep theoretical insight to enhance our understanding of how such collective violence evolves, alongside practical suggestions for management, prevention and intervention.

The first of its kind, The Handbook of Collective Violence covers a range of contexts in which collective violence occurs, bringing together international perspectives from psychology, criminology and sociology into one complete volume. There have been significant advances made in the last 25 years regarding how collective violence is conceptualised and understood, with a move away from focusing on solely individual forms of violence toward examining and understanding violence that can occur within groups. This handbook presents some of the most interesting topics within the area of collective violence, drawing upon international expertise and including some of the most well-known academics and practitioners of our generation. Structured into four parts: understanding war; terrorism; public order and organized violent crime; and gang and multiple offender groups, this volume provides academics and practitioners with an up-to-date resource that covers core areas of interest and application. Accessibly written, it is ideal for both academics and policymakers alike, capturing developments in the field and offering a deep theoretical insight to enhance our understanding of how such collective violence evolves, alongside practical suggestions for management, prevention and intervention.

"Love unconditionally. Be happy often. Never pass-up a chance for a hug. Be humble. Don t dwell on yesterday, and don t worry about tomorrow. These are only a few of the insightful life lessons captured in this gem of a book. Without ever speaking one word, Jag, has preached, thought, and modeled these, and other Biblical principles for sound Christian living. Imagine a world where we all lived up to these eternal principles Not only would we lead happier more fulfilled lives, but we would positively impact our family, friends, and our world in an eternal way. - Rick Hawks, Senior Pastor. The Chapel, Fort Wayne, Indiana Judge Advocate General. That 's his name. Will he go to heaven when he dies? If there are dogs in heaven and I sure hope there are then Jag will certainly be there. From the moment he was born he has loved life and lived it to its fullest. He knows how to play, when to ask for help, how to give love, and when to be quiet. Jag has showered each of us with unconditional love and he has made us laugh until we cried. Jag trusts us. He has never worried about yesterday or tomorrow, and he has protected us whenever he thought we needed protecting. He 's been a good and loyal friend, and I have learned much from him. He always gives us exactly what we need when we need it, and I m reminded of that profound truth every time I look at that big furry blessing that is Jag my trusted confidant, my wise old teacher my best buddy Anthony Lopez

In the hectic pace of business today, none of us have the time to read War and Peace. These books will engage you, make you laugh, and more importantly, they will make you think. If you read them right, they will also make you ACT Chester EltonBest Selling Author & SpeakerThe 24 Carrot Manager
"Keep The Legacy Leader Series of Books on your must-read list Tony brings fundamental leadership concepts into focus in a straightforward and practical way. Buster HouchinsVice Chairman, CT Partners
Reading The Leader In the Mirror will take the reader only a few hours. Applying the lessons in it will take a lifetime. Raymond ArroyoChief Diversity Officer, Aetna
"The work of leadership is our life's work and this book is a wonderful, engaging tool to help guide that journey. A must have for the learning leader's tool box. Kaye Foster-CheekSVP Global Human ResourcesOnyx Pharmaceutical

This fictional short story is this author's attempt at using a bit of humor to address a subject of profound significance: the leader's need to ensure that they practice the most fundamental and important elements of leadership. Although fictional, many will relate to this story, which at times admittedly, takes on an autobiographical feel. This is the third book in the Legacy Leader series. The first - "The Legacy Leader" - began with my thesis that, of all the traits a leader can and must posses, only two are non-negotiable. Those two non-negotiable qualities of a leader are character and integrity. It also addressed what can be labeled as the mechanics of leadership. The second book in the 'The Legacy Leader Series' is "Breakthrough Thinking." It addressed what the leader must do to drive teams to accomplish things they would have initially thought impossible. In this third volume - The Leader's Lobotomy - we will prick the memories of leaders who, having reached positions of significant responsibility in their organizations, suddenly, and without warning, develop the horrible disease called PIA - Promotion Induced Amnesia. Fortunately, there is an effective antidote to PIA. For leaders who are self aware, and who possess healthy levels of emotional intelligence, PIA is rarely fatal. However, not all are so lucky, and PIA has sadly become the leading cause of premature termination of many leaders. In this story, Ted, Jim's Corporate Guardian Angel (CGA), tutors Jim - a newly promoted executive - on important leadership fundamentals to ensure that he does not become infected with PIA and suffer the same ill fate as other, less fortunate, leaders. In his own unique and sometimeshumorously sarcastic style, Ted helps Jim to practice timeless leadership principles that have been the cornerstone of other successful leaders.

The most significant obstacle to teams achieving breakthrough results is the inability of people to believe that achieving the breakthrough results is possible. The most significant failure of a leader is letting them get away with that attitude. This author is convinced that unless the leader clearly, unequivocally, and passionately, makes the statement that the organizational culture will be one in which breakthrough thinking will be the only acceptable standard, the organization will never take on that attitude and exhibit the behaviors necessary to drive breakthrough results. Moreover, if the leader fails to get other leaders in the organization to firmly believe and support a breakthrough thinking environment, and not just talk about it, then the concept of breakthrough will be unsuccessful. Without the leader's relentless commitment, it will become the management "buzz-word" of the month, doomed to meet the same fate that so many other management fads have. Breakthrough thinking is more than that. It is real. The results that can be achieved are real, and anyone who says it can't be done in our organization because our processes or products are "different," is wrong. Breakthrough Thinking is not about products or processes. It's about leader's behaviors and the environment they create. It is also about the team member's attitudes, beliefs, and the behaviors that result from these.

Can you count the stars in a star filled night? How about the trees in a forest? The cars in a Los Angeles Freeway at rush time? You can no more do these things than you can make an exhaustive list of the reasons why family members fight. Each person can compile their own unique and special list that, for one or more of its nuances, would apply to their family and their family alone. Most of us could relate stories of experiences in our family, whether immediate or extended, of fights, arguments, debates or disputes that have occurred between two or more members of the family. Often, thank God, these stories have a happy ending, and the memories we have of such times are cause for laughter at family reunions when we reminisce on the silliness of the fight. Sadly, however, in other families these memories leave behind deep scars and bruised feelings that over time generate resentment, and offer a fertile ground for the seeds of family division to be nurtured and grow. In a world in which so many things are made to be disposable when they no longer work, we have somehow found it equally easy to dispose of relationships that aren't working well either. attempt the repair may be due to the fact that we lack the necessary tools and expertise for the task. So, on the pages of this book, we lay out the groundwork for identifying the problem and mapping out the solution. Of course, that solution cannot be realized by the mere reading of this book. What you read must be prayerfully and carefully applied. The book expands from exploring the reasons why relationships breakdown, to understanding what must happen for there to be true reconciliation, to a discussion on how to fix the relationship and keep it from breaking again. Using the Bible as the guiding document, and sole source of direction, we seek answers to the many questions and dilemmas that broken relationships present.