Download or read book Real Role Models written by Joah Spearman and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2013-04-04 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All young people need good role models, and black youth especially need positive and real examples beyond the famous and wealthy people they see on SportsCenter highlights and MTV Cribs. While success as a celebrity athlete or entertainer may seem like an achievable dream, the reality is that young African Americans have a much greater chance of succeeding in the professions through education and hard work—and a mentor to show them the path. Real Role Models introduces high school and college-age African Americans to twenty-three black professionals who have achieved a high level of success in their chosen fields and who tell their stories to inspire young people to pursue a professional career and do the work necessary to achieve their dreams. Some of the individuals profiled by Joah Spearman and Louis Harrison, Jr., include Leonard Pitts, Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist for the Miami Herald; Melody Barnes, Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council; Danyel Smith, editor-in-chief of Vibe; and Dr. Tim George, Chief of Pediatric Neuroscience at Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas. They and other interviewees describe their backgrounds, career paths, and desire to give back by helping others reach their goals. Representing a wide range of occupations, these real role models prove to African American youths that a whole world of successful, rewarding careers awaits them. The Real Role Models Rufus Cormier, JD, Partner at the Baker Botts Law Firm, Houston, Texas Melody Barnes, Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, Washington, D.C. Eric Motley, PhD, Managing Director of the Aspen Institute's Henry Crown Fellowship Program, Aspen, Colorado James McIntyre, Spokesman for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, D.C. Tracie Hall, Assistant Dean and Librarian at Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois Kimberlydawn Wisdom, MD, Surgeon General of the State of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan Timothy George, MD, Chief of Pediatric Neuroscience at Dell Children's Medical Center, Austin, Texas Victoria Holloway Barbosa, MD, Ethnic Dermatologist and Former Executive for L'Oreal, Chicago, Illinois Bill Douglas, White House Correspondent for McClatchy Newspapers, Washington, D.C. Leonard Pitts, Jr., Columnist for the Miami Herald, Miami, Florida Danyel Smith, Editor of Vibe Magazine, New York, New York Ed Stewart, Managing Director of External Communications for Delta Airlines, Atlanta, Georgia Lynn Tyson, Vice President of Investor Relations for Dell, Austin, Texas Willie Miles, Jr., Founder and CEO of Miles Wealth Management, Houston, Texas Horace Allen, Founder and CEO of TeamPact, Atlanta, Georgia Deavra Daughtry, President and CEO of Excellent Care Management, Houston, Texas Je'Caryous Johnson, Founder and CEO of I'm Ready Productions, Houston, Texas Steve Jones, Cofounder of a graphic design company, Oakland, California Isiah Warner, PhD, Chemistry Professor at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Gloria Ladson-Billings, PhD, Professor of Education at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin Bernard Muir, Athletic Director at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. Craig Littlepage, Athletic Director at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia Beverly Kearney, Women's Track Coach at the University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas

Download or read book Find Your Flame written by J. Sakthivel and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2024-09-12 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Find Your Flame: Cultivating Everlasting Motivation" is a book that teaches you how to stay motivated and excited about your goals. The book explains that everyone has a special "flame" or passion inside them. This flame makes you want to work hard and never give up, even when things get tough. The book gives simple tips to help you find your own flame. First, it tells you to think about what you love to do. This could be a hobby, a sport, or anything that makes you happy. Once you know what you love, you should set small, easy goals. Achieving these goals will keep your flame burning bright. The book also talks about the importance of believing in yourself. It says that you probably can do something if you think you can. Surrounding yourself with supportive friends and family can also help you stay motivated. They can cheer you on and help you stay focused. Finally, the book reminds you to be patient. Big successes take time, and it’s okay to make mistakes along the way. What matters most is to keep trying and never let your flame go out. By following these tips, you can stay motivated and achieve your dreams.

Download or read book Habits of Success Getting Every Student Learning written by Harry Fletcher-Wood and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-10-27 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For students to benefit from lessons, they must attend, listen, and try their best. But at times, almost all teachers struggle to manage classroom behavior, and to motivate students to learn. Drawing on decades of research on behavioral science, this book offers teachers practical strategies to get students learning. The key is students’ habits. This book reveals simple, powerful ways to help students build habits of success. Harry Fletcher-Wood shows how teachers can use behavioral science techniques to increase motivation and improve behavior. He offers clear guidance on topics such as using role models to motivate students, making detailed plans to help students act, and building habits to ensure students keep going. The book addresses five challenges teachers face in encouraging desirable behavior: Choosing what change to prioritize Convincing students to change Encouraging students to commit to a plan Making starting easy Ensuring students keep going Workshops, checklists and real-life examples illustrate how these ideas work in the classroom and make the book a resource to revisit and share. Distilling the evidence into clear principles, this innovative book is a valuable resource for new and experienced teachers alike.

Download or read book Talent Zones written by Lee Hancock and published by Free Spirit Publishing. This book was released on 2022-04-15 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 10 tools for developing talents in multiple areas, from academics to arts to athletics, in all kids. Many believe that talent is inherent—a person either has it or doesn’t. But research shows that a student’s environment is a critical determinant for developing talents. In Talent Zones, Dr. Lee Hancock redefines talent so that parents, teachers, and coaches of kids can create environments rich in opportunities for all kids to boost their confidence and for developing talents in multiple areas, from academics to arts to athletics. Hancock presents ten evidence-based, developmentally appropriate strategies called Talent Development Zones (TDZs). These TDZs transform talent concepts and research into practical strategies adults can use to create environments for developing talents. Strategies include: Provide opportunities for deep, deliberate practice Develop and inspire creativity Build “I can” kids Help kids manage pressure For more than 20 years, the author has worked with athletes from youth to professional and with classroom teachers, students, and parents of awesome kids. He’s translated research and experience into approachable strategies for equitably developing talents in kids now and as they grow up.

Download or read book 10 Ways To Achieve Your Dreams written by Genadi Kirchev and published by Genadi Kirchev. This book was released on 2024-05-14 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book offers readers a comprehensive and accessible guide to realizing their deepest aspirations. Within its pages, this book unveils invaluable insights and actionable strategies to empower individuals on their journey towards success and fulfillment. At the core of this book lies a profound exploration of the power of goal setting. Readers are introduced to the transformative impact of defining clear and achievable objectives, laying the foundation for their dreams to take shape. From understanding the significance of goal setting to navigating common obstacles, each chapter is meticulously designed to equip readers with the tools they need to thrive. Through a systematic approach to setting SMART goals, readers gain the clarity and direction necessary to propel themselves towards their dreams. By fostering a positive mindset and implementing effective time management and productivity strategies, readers learn to optimize their efforts and maintain momentum amidst life's challenges. Throughout the book, readers are guided through ten powerful strategies for achieving their dreams. From prioritizing tasks and setting deadlines to overcoming setbacks with resilience and determination, each strategy is accompanied by practical tips and real-life examples to inspire action and drive results. Moreover, "10 Ways to Achieve Your Dreams" emphasizes the importance of self-care, work-life balance, and seeking support from mentors and allies. By nurturing holistic well-being and cultivating meaningful connections, readers are empowered to navigate obstacles and sustain motivation on their journey to success. Whether you're striving for personal growth, professional advancement, or entrepreneurial success, "10 Ways to Achieve Your Dreams" serves as a trusted companion and roadmap to guide you towards your desired destination. With its unwavering guidance and unwavering inspiration, this book empowers you to overcome barriers, seize opportunities, and transform your dreams into reality.

Download or read book Moved by MeToo Owning Up and Reaching Out written by Tom Bissonette and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-03-17 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: REFLECTIONS ON THE METOO MOVEMENT A guide for men and women and those of all gender identities as they grasp the significance of the MeToo movement. An opportunity for personal growth, especially for men. A must-read for Student Affairs personnel, Counselors, Faculty and those working to prevent sexual assault. The author offers effective solutions to the vexing problem of sexual mistreatment.

Download or read book Handbook of Counseling Boys and Adolescent Males written by Arthur M. Horne and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 1999-08-09 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive, practical resource provides specific strategies for counsellors working with boys and male adolescents from different cultural backgrounds. The first part examines how psychological, career and athletic development of boys is shaped by a complex interaction of biological, social, cultural and economic forces. TheSecond Part covers cultural considerations when counselling particular North American client groups, such as Hispanic-Americans. The final part focuses on special populations such as gay, sexually abused and developmentally disabled boys.

Download or read book You Are a Mogul written by Tiffany Pham and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Bestseller Ranked in Top 10 Bestselling Business Books in the US by The Wall Street Journal Named Audible Editors' Pick in Best New Releases As the founder of Mogul—praised by Sheryl Sandberg as the #1 millennial platform—Tiffany Pham created a global technology and media empire by the age of 27. As living proof that the old rules of success no longer apply, Tiffany writes the new rules for following your passions and forging your own path in an age of disruption. Traditionally, the word “mogul” has been attributed to men. But Tiffany Pham has redefined it—now, when you Google the word, the top search result is the company she founded: Mogul. The platform enables millions of women, across 196 countries, to connect, share information, and access knowledge. So how did a young woman—who arrived in the United States without speaking a word of English—turn a dream of connecting women into a fulfilling career and highly profitable company that has changed so many lives? Tiffany chronicles her path to becoming one of the most successful entrepreneurs of her generation, and offers specific, actionable advice that covers everything from overcoming self-doubt, to pursuing side-hustles, to crushing it at life and work by over-delivering, all while remaining your authentic self. You will learn how to negotiate job promotions, secure and balance multiple career roles, hire and manage teams, and become a mogul yourself. The book also features strategies and insights from ten of the most powerful moguls worldwide, including Nina Garcia, Star Jones, and Rebecca Minkoff. You Are A Mogul addresses the new reality that few of us will work for one company for our entire career and that there is no one straightforward formula for a “good life”—personally or professionally. To succeed, we have to be agile, flexible, and strategic. You Are A Mogul is an indispensable road map to the kind of life and career that is demanding and challenging—but also exciting and full of opportunities, if you know where to look.

Download or read book The Godly Role Model written by Deborah Olusoga and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-06-15 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gods plans for women is to nurture their children and be the first role model to their daughters but most mothers of today are failing in this responsibilities. Are you looking for answers to some difficult questions or situations which youre being faced? God is faithfully at work today in the lives of many families around the world, renewing their hearts, strengthening their love and making their stories a great success. God wants to help you too. This book has been written as a guide to the younger women, singles and married on how to actually lead a successful Christian life in this changing world full of unexpected events such as sudden loss of job, loss of close relations, terminal illness, loss of property, academic failure, business failure, sudden relationship breakup, accident etc. This book is to inspire women on the importance of taking on the lead role in their homes and in their communities, not as the lady boss but as a godly role model to the younger women and due to the fact that children learn by what they hear, see and feel, there is an urgent need to feed their ears with positive words, their minds with love and an urgent need to show them not just the luxuries but also the challenges that come with luxuries, an urgent need to lead them out of darkness into God's marvellous light, for them to be who they are created to be and for us to fulfil our parts not just as mothers but as great godly mothers. Get ready to experience your relationship with your husband and children in a brand new light as God takes the wheel and rekindle the flame of your fist love. Just as we fan a charcoal fire in order to maintain the fire, our love can cool down unless we fan it everyday.

Download or read book Leadership Skills for Maintenance Supervisors and Managers written by Joel D. Levitt and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-12-22 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supervision is a leveraged activity. When we develop the supervisor's skills, we enhance the productivity of the whole workgroup. This book provides valuable skill training for supervisors, team leaders, and managers. It offers techniques to improve reliability that can be accomplished at the supervisor level. It teaches both the science and the art of the supervision of maintenance workers, discusses managing meetings and time, the elements of technical issues, and presents management and people skills, offering maximum productivity and high-quality provision of services and at the same time, improving morale throughout the workforce. This book is suitable for all types of maintenance for organizations with supervisors and managers from plant operations, storeroom, construction, and related areas including industrial organizations, construction companies, mines, fleets, building maintenance, janitorial maintenance contractors, and vocational tech schools teaching maintenance short courses.

Download or read book Elevate and Dominate written by Deion Sanders and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instant New York Times Bestseller Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders is one of the greatest motivators and inspirational leaders of all time—on the field, in business, with family, and in his community. Now, he delivers the ultimate playbook of inspiring personal stories, winning strategies, and the motivation required to help us “elevate and dominate” in all aspects of our lives. A natural-born leader, Deion Sanders demands and expects the best from himself and from those around him, never settling for anything less. Whether it’s dealing with intense pressure, using the competition to his advantage, or navigating personal challenges—both physical and emotional—Sanders has conquered it all by applying the hard-earned principles he’s learned throughout his life and career. The twenty-one inspirational ways to win here are based on the motivational stories and experiences of Sanders’s incredible life, including being raised by a single mother who sacrificed and worked nonstop to support her family, being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, earning his place as a head coach with a Division I football team, and being a dedicated father of five accomplished children. His inspirational messages reach far beyond the world of sports because they are based on deep faith, respect for himself and others, and an unflagging commitment to that which he believes in. They are designed to help anyone who is looking to improve the quality of their life, whether it be in business and leadership, relationships and partnership, or parenting and family. Through his unique and powerful lens, Coach Prime provides the direction, motivation, and action required for anyone to dominate and win at life.

Download or read book The Life Heroic written by Elizabeth Svoboda and published by Zest Books (Tm). This book was released on 2019 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An approachable, research-backed guide that will equip middle grade readers with the tools they need to become everyday heroes.

Download or read book Retaining Women in Tech written by Holtzblatt Karen and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over 40 years, the tech industry has been working to attract more women. Yet, women continue to be underrepresented in technology jobs compared to other professions. Worse, once hired, women leave the field mid-career twice as often as men. In 2013, Karen Holtzblatt launched The Women in Tech Retention Project at WITops.org, dedicated to understanding what helps women in tech thrive. In 2014, Nicola Marsden joined the effort, bringing her extensive knowledge and research on gender and bias for women in tech. Together with worldwide volunteers, this research identified what helps women thrive and practical interventions to improve women’s experience at work. In this book, we share women’s stories, our research, relevant literature, and our perspective on making change to help retain women. All the research and solutions we share are based on deep research and user-centered ideation techniques. Part I describes the @Work Experience Framework and the six key factors that help women thrive: a dynamic valuing team; stimulating projects; the push into challenges with support; local role models; nonjudgmental flexibility to manage home/work balance; and developing personal power. Employees thinking of leaving their job have significantly lower scores on these factors showing their importance for retention. Part II describes tested interventions that redesign work practices to better support women, diverse teams, and all team members. We chose these interventions guided by data from over 1,000 people from multiple genders, ethnicities, family situations, and countries. Interventions target key processes in tech: onboarding new hires; group critique meetings; and Scrum. Interventions also address managing interpersonal dynamics to increase valuing and decrease devaluing behaviors and techniques for teams to define, monitor, and continuously improve their culture. We conclude by describing our principles for redesigning processes with an eye toward issues important to women and diverse teams.

Download or read book Just for Thought written by Michael E. Payton MA and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-06-30 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just for Thought brings you a series of fifty-eight articles on everyday issues facing each of our lives and the possible ways to handle those issues in the most efficient manner. Whether it be the need for motivation in business or personal life, the book brings you ideas and some time-tested strategies for motivating not only others but yourself as well. Just for Thought gives the reader a chance to look at his or herself by examining topics that otherwise go unattended in everyday life. For example, the article Do You Tell Yourself the Truth? gets you to think about yourselfhow honest you are with the one person who should be the most important in your life: you! The article Identifying Your Core Values gives the reader a chance to think about what values guide our lives and if they are the values we really want to live by. The article Negotiating with Yourself gives the reader the opportunity to think about the way we either talk ourselves into something or out of doing something. Examining the positives and negatives in decisions we make on a daily basis is key to success both in career and in life. This article helps the reader realize that importance. The article How We Cope with Worry Determines How We Cope with Life lets us think about how we deal with anxiety and the anticipation of the unknown. This article lets the reader know how detrimental the obsession with worry is to everyday life. Just for Thought doesnt provide all the answers. Only the reader can determine what is best for his or her situations. But what the intent of Just for Thought does do is ask each of us questions, makes us think and, hopefully, lets us begin to map a route to a happy and a healthier life.

Download or read book Women Entrepreneur Revolution Ready Set Launch written by Jenn Aubert and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What can you learn from other successful women business owners and entrepreneurs? A lot more than you think. Dont you wish you could find the equivalent of Glamour magazines Dos and Donts section on business? Most advice on small business and entrepreneurship focuses on the tactical and strategic aspects of starting a venture, often leaving the individual out of the equation. And yet, its the underlying personal foundation that is so critical to success. By gleaning insights from others and knowing the traits that successful businesswomen have in common, you will be firmly on the road to wild success. This book takes a fresh and creative look at how identifying and utilizing role models can greatly benefit your business and life. Through interviews and research, author Jenn Aubert has identified the juicy traits, motivations, and personal styles of empowered women entrepreneurs and has distilled it down to what it takes to be a savvy and successful businesswoman on your own terms. Part reference toolkit, guidepost, and friendly travel companion, this book will see you through the ups and downs of building your business and will serve as a constant reminder that if you can dream it, you can undoubtedly achieve it.

Download or read book Are You Living Your Best Life on Purpose Is It Hell Proof written by Jonathan G Hartman and published by Jon Hartman. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you certain that you know what your purpose, mission, and final objectives are here on earth? Do you have a Life Plan with a deep-rooted Belief System?Jon Hartman will guide you down the path of Significant Emotional Experiences to help identify your purpose, and teach you how to become successful in your personal and professional life. Jons life handbook fills the gaps, where past generations, parents, religions, and the community may have fallen short in preparing you to effectively live your best life ever. In the end, who are you, why are you here, does it really matter, and do you really matter? Yes, You Do! You must be willing to learn what life and death have to offer.?Ǫ. family, friends, colleagues, and clients affectionately call Jon the tough love motivator that will awaken your spirit, awareness, and reality.

Download or read book Don t Give Up and Give In written by Mark Williams and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2024-04-03 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't Give Up and Give In is an inspirational journey that goes into the verses and stories of the Bible. This heartfelt book is written to provide hope, encouragement, and upliftment to individuals going through challenging times. This book is to give some guidance to those who read it, believing they will find peace in the Scriptures. The author, drawing from the wisdom of the Bible, takes readers on a transforming study. Through an assortment of scriptures, the book aims to inspire resilience and determination within those facing adversity. It serves as a guiding light for individuals who may be tempted to give in to the pressures of life, reminding them of the unwavering hope found in biblical teachings. Each chapter serves as a stepping stone toward embracing strength, hope, and faith. The purpose of the book is to provide hope and encouragement and to give a renewed sense of purpose and direction in the lives of its readers. The author is hoping to help show that God can provide comfort and strength no matter the problem. In difficult times, it is important to remember that we are not alone, and there is always hope.