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Today's managers and leaders are faced with paralyzing challenges.
There is never enough time or resources to get everything
accomplished, and every organization is constantly being pulled in
multiple directions. Every decision has consequences—some
immediate, some longer-term. Add to these challenges the politics
of corporate culture, where issues of power, influence, and
authority are constantly in play. Whether you are a CEO, business
owner, department head, team leader, or in any other managerial
position, you need to learn how to navigate these treacherous
shoals—to be flexible and decisive, supportive and commanding,
tactical and strategic. In this fascinating analysis of business
life, James Lucas identifies over a dozen fundamental paradoxes of
leadership and demonstrates how the greatest leaders embrace,
rather than avoid, them. From exercise authority and share power to
encourage cooperation and encourage conflict, Lucas shows readers
how to pursue seemingly incompatible goals simultaneously and
thrive in a world of ambiguity. Whether you are formally in charge
or find yourself in a position of de facto influence, this book
will open your mind to new ways of solving problems, overcoming
inertia, and turning uncertainty into opportunity. For more
information and resources, please visit
www.paradoxbasedleadership.com. Today's leaders are faced with
paralyzing challenges. There is never enough of anything to get
everything accomplished. Every decision has consequences—some
immediate, some longer-term, all serious. Every organization is
constantly being pulled in multiple directions, and our frustration
can swell as we see value in all of them. One authority instructs
us to take charge, while another tells us to empower our employees.
We're instructed to challenge our people with high expectations,
and to allow for human error; to tightly align our organizations,
and to open them organizations up to all possibilities. We face one
crippling dilemma after another. Are we going to do A or B? The
answer is yes, we're going to do it all. We're going to have high
expectations and high tolerance; strong leadership that takes a
back seat; crisp alignment with anarchic creativity. Whether you
are a CEO, division or department head, team leader, or
entrepreneur, you're going to learn how to navigate these
treacherous shoals—to be flexible and decisive, supportive and
commanding, tactical and strategic. For more information and
resources, please visit www.paradoxbasedleadership.com. Great
leaders understand that leadership is a both/and, not an either/or
game. In this groundbreaking book, James Lucas demonstrates how to
pursue seemingly incompatible goals and thrive in a world of
ambiguity. You'll see that, while a paradox seems to require
irreconcilable actions, it is only an apparent contradiction. The
value comes from seeing through the illusion. You will explore
twenty fundamental paradoxes of leadership, culture, talent
management, and strategy. You'll learn how to embrace, rather than
avoid, these unavoidable paradoxes, examine both sides find
practical techniques for avoiding common pitfalls, and ultimately
discover creative solutions that reconcile apparently conflicting
priorities. Whether you are formally in charge or find yourself in
a position of de facto influence anywhere in your organization,
this book will open your mind to new ways of thinking and allow you
to turn uncertainty into opportunity. You've always sensed that
these paradoxes were there. With this book, you'll be able to bring
them into the light and make them work for you.
The year the once all-conquering German army was finally
defeated.By the summer of 1944, Germany was in crisis. The Allied
landings had forced another battle arena upon an army already
fighting on the vast Eastern front. The July bomb plot attempt on
Hitler’s life made the dictator even more paranoid and suspicious
of his own military commanders. In this absorbing study, James
Lucas examines the army’s changing structure and weaponry
throughout this final year of war, and reveals the often surprising
measures taken to confront a situation Hitler had never
contemplated, and never really accepted. From D-Day to the Battle
of the Bulge and on to the Fall of Berlin, the author examines the
last battles fought by the German army – which had by no means
given up its struggle – as the Allies swept across Europe,
charting the very unique experiences of a military force moving
from dominance to defeat. Perfect for readers of Antony Beevor and
Max Hastings.
The generals that defined the Nazi WarJames Lucas, military
historian and British Army veteran, spoke with many veterans of
both Axis and Allied armies, digging deeper into the question of
what it is that makes a good soldier. His studies of German forces
are some of the most insightful and significant ever undertaken,
showing why they were such formidable foes. Here he has selected
fifteen of the leading players in Hitler's war effort, including
men at or near the top, and describes their role in the German
military hierarchy and their performance at strategic or
battlefield level. They had, Lucas suggests, an extra dimension, an
additional quality-administrative skill, the ability to motivate,
great tactical awareness, originality of thought-which set them
apart from others of equal rank. Here his subjects include iconic
names like Kesselring, von Manstein, Model, Nehring and Rommel in a
riveting book about command, control, military tactics and the hard
realities of soldiering. Perfect for readers of Max Hastings or Ian
Kershaw.
Unstoppable and deadly, this is the gripping story of some of the
most feared soldiers in the warThe daring, courage and skill of the
highly-trained men who spearheaded German assaults in the
blitzkrieg of 1940, dropping from the air to seize and overwhelm
key invasion points, showed to an alarmed world that a new
dimension had been added to the science of warfare. One spectacular
success was the invasion and capture of Crete in May 1941, all be
it achieved at a terrible price. The German paratroopers were an
elite, justifying again and again their great reputation for
courage and hard fighting in Russia, North Africa and Italy.
Bestselling military historian James Lucas has researched deeply in
Allied and German archives and interviewed many of the leading
members of the Fallschirmjaegar who survived the war. This is an
unmissable and dramatic account of the Second World War's most
frightening elite, perfect for readers of James Holland and Max
Hastings.
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An Adventure with ED the AED is a fun book written to educate
children about the safe and easy usage of AED's (Automated External
Defibrillators') - it is the first in a series of books about first
aid and other life saving skills. Fact: An estimated 456,000 people
died last year from sudden cardiac death - nearly 2,000 of those
were children with heart defects that had not been detected - an
AED could have possibly saved their lives This book gives children
and adults training through its easy step by step format with
simple to understand instructions on the use of an AED and hands
only CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation). This book helps to not
only empower adults but children of any age to feel confident to
help save a life - it is a powerful tool to help anyone over come
fear that might otherwise keep them from getting involved in a life
and death emergency. An Adventure with ED the AED helps to dispel
many myths surrounding safety issues regarding the use of an AED -
the AED will not shock anyone that is not in cardiac arrest (V-FIB
or Pulse-less V-Tach). Our book helps to create an awareness of the
location of AED's as well as clear and concise instructions on
hands only CPR. It is relevant training for children in health
class and a perfect tool to aid schools in their compliance for
Legislative Actions across the U.S. and other countries for the
training of all children including Kindergarten through 12th grade
in this life saving skill. Fact: Anyone... yes even a child can
save a life This is a psychological and cultural shift that is long
overdue Please help us to train, educate and empower our new
generation - our future - to embrace how easy it is to save a life
without any hesitation at all The books overall message is simple:
KEEP CALM & TURN THE AED ON The AED will tell you exactly how
to do hands only CPR and deliver the life saving shock that could
make all the difference between tragedy or triumph Did you know
that even children who have had their hearts screened by doctor's
can still go into sudden cardiac arrest during their sleep, during
physical activity such as sports or during a time of excitement? It
is true and wouldn't you want an AED to be right there if you
needed one? We want that for all children and all people all over
the world. Our Hero in our book is Jeff Lucas who is the beloved
brother of James Lucas - the co-author of this book and Jeff Lucas
was a Navy Seal who was determined to never fail. Jeff was
tragically killed during a rescue mission of other Navy Seals in
the Afghan mountains June 28, 2005. We choose Jeff as our hero in
this book because he was a true hero in life - and we wanted to
honor his memory and never forget that he gave the ultimate
sacrifice for our freedom and peace - always wanting to help others
and serve others to the ultimate level. Please visit the memorial
web site in memory of Jeff Lucas to learn more at http:
//www.jefflucasmemorial.com/warrior.html. A portion of proceeds
will go to this foundation for the purchase and donation of AED's
and scholarships for children. We hope you enjoy our first book in
a series of books we are working on for release soon Our other
topics will address different types of AED's as well as First Aid
and many other health and EMS related topics for children of all
ages If you need to order printed books for your use please contact
us at [email protected] or through our various web sites to
place a request: Indy Training, Inc. Web site: indytraininginc.com
or Twitter: https: //twitter.com/indytraininginc or Facebook for ED
The AED: https:
//www.facebook.com/pages/ED-the-AED/110356232494688. An Adventure
with ED the AED is protected by copyright and intellectual property
of this book, concept, idea and future toy are protected by
trademark & patent of the ED the AED concept by USPTO 2013.
Please help support all families who have lost children or others
to sudden cardiac death
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly
growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by
advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve
the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own:
digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works
in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these
high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts
are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries,
undergraduate students, and independent scholars.Medical theory and
practice of the 1700s developed rapidly, as is evidenced by the
extensive collection, which includes descriptions of diseases,
their conditions, and treatments. Books on science and technology,
agriculture, military technology, natural philosophy, even
cookbooks, are all contained here.++++The below data was compiled
from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of
this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping
to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT114123Bath:
printed and sold by S. Hazard: sold also by Cadell and Davies,
London; Creech at Edinburgh; Brush and Reid at Glasgow; Holmes at
Leeds; Bulgin at Bristol; and all other booksellers, 1800.
viii,356p., tables; 12
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly
growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by
advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve
the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own:
digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works
in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these
high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts
are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries,
undergraduate students, and independent scholars.This collection
reveals the history of English common law and Empire law in a
vastly changing world of British expansion. Dominating the legal
field is the Commentaries of the Law of England by Sir William
Blackstone, which first appeared in 1765. Reference works such as
almanacs and catalogues continue to educate us by revealing the
day-to-day workings of society.++++The below data was compiled from
various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this
title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to
insure edition identification: ++++<sourceLibrary>Bodleian
Library
(Oxford)<ESTCID>T222096<Notes><imprintFull>
London, 1786]. <collation>20p.; 8
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