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Book THE SECRET OF ALIGNMENT

Download or read book THE SECRET OF ALIGNMENT written by Sirshree and published by WOW PUBLISHINGS PVT LTD. This book was released on with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE SECRET OF ALIGNMENT

Book The Secret of Coaching and Leading by Values

Download or read book The Secret of Coaching and Leading by Values written by Simon L. Dolan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-06-07 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coaches play a major role in helping people understand their values and the values of their surroundings and helping them make choices and adapt. Sometimes the choice may be to find a situation more in sync with your values. Or it may mean working hard on yourself or in concert with your partner, team, or organization. Whatever we need to do to attain it, a positive fit makes for a happier person, and a happier person will be more successful. This accessible and practical book will help coaches, educators, leaders, and managers understand the philosophy, methodology, and tools that can be used to make a person happier, healthier, and more productive at work and in life in general. This book compiles short vignettes from over a dozen global academics and celebrated executive coaches, sharing information about aligning values in different settings. Based on years of research and written for readers from all walks of life, you will learn that when you understand your core values, place them on a triaxial template, and align them with your definition of success, everything changes. It will help you come out of your comfort zone in order to embrace the future and enhance the quality of your life. For this, you need a concept, a methodology, and effective tools, all of which are offered in this book. Rich with practical step-by-step methodologies and tools to facilitate values-led leadership, coaching, and mentoring, this book is essential for any change agent, be it a coach, a leader, an educator, or any person who is interested in learning how to become more effective, improve their practice, and engage in self or professional coaching. At the same time, it will enhance leadership qualities.

Book The Alignment Problem  Machine Learning and Human Values

Download or read book The Alignment Problem Machine Learning and Human Values written by Brian Christian and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A jaw-dropping exploration of everything that goes wrong when we build AI systems and the movement to fix them. Today’s “machine-learning” systems, trained by data, are so effective that we’ve invited them to see and hear for us—and to make decisions on our behalf. But alarm bells are ringing. Recent years have seen an eruption of concern as the field of machine learning advances. When the systems we attempt to teach will not, in the end, do what we want or what we expect, ethical and potentially existential risks emerge. Researchers call this the alignment problem. Systems cull résumés until, years later, we discover that they have inherent gender biases. Algorithms decide bail and parole—and appear to assess Black and White defendants differently. We can no longer assume that our mortgage application, or even our medical tests, will be seen by human eyes. And as autonomous vehicles share our streets, we are increasingly putting our lives in their hands. The mathematical and computational models driving these changes range in complexity from something that can fit on a spreadsheet to a complex system that might credibly be called “artificial intelligence.” They are steadily replacing both human judgment and explicitly programmed software. In best-selling author Brian Christian’s riveting account, we meet the alignment problem’s “first-responders,” and learn their ambitious plan to solve it before our hands are completely off the wheel. In a masterful blend of history and on-the ground reporting, Christian traces the explosive growth in the field of machine learning and surveys its current, sprawling frontier. Readers encounter a discipline finding its legs amid exhilarating and sometimes terrifying progress. Whether they—and we—succeed or fail in solving the alignment problem will be a defining human story. The Alignment Problem offers an unflinching reckoning with humanity’s biases and blind spots, our own unstated assumptions and often contradictory goals. A dazzlingly interdisciplinary work, it takes a hard look not only at our technology but at our culture—and finds a story by turns harrowing and hopeful.

Book True Alignment

Download or read book True Alignment written by Edgar Papke and published by AMACOM. This book was released on 2013-12-11 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It cannot be overemphasized how important it is for leaders to ensure the company’s mission is manifested in the roles, expectations, and goals of every member of the organization. Companies live or die based on their ability to communicate and deliver on the promise their brand makes to its customers. But if that message is varied, or added to, or even unknown by a single member of the team, the resulting inefficiency, conflict, and disengagement will cripple a company’s ability to provide value to its customers. True Alignment reveals the blueprint for businesses of all types and sizes for creating a company culture where everyone is aligned to the vision and strategy behind the brand intention and responsible for living out the brand promise. You will learn how to: Decipher customer expectations Define the brand as a solution to the customer's needs Turn the unique selling proposition into the mission And much more You can replace the tires on a car, but if you don’t fix the alignment, you still won’t drive straight. The same goes for your company. Nothing else matters until the entire organization is aligned.

Book Composing a Life

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mary Catherine Bateson
  • Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
  • Release : 2007-12-01
  • ISBN : 0802196314
  • Pages : 248 pages

Download or read book Composing a Life written by Mary Catherine Bateson and published by Grove/Atlantic, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles of five women that aim “to shed light on personal and career obstacles women face in achieving success” by a cultural anthropologist (Publishers Weekly). Mary Catherine Bateson has been called “one of the most original and important thinkers of our time” (Deborah Tannen). Grove Press is pleased to reissue Bateson’s deeply satisfying treatise on the improvisational lives of five extraordinary women. Using their personal stories as her framework, Dr. Bateson delves into the creative potential of the complex lives we live today, where ambitions are constantly refocused on new goals and possibilities. With balanced sympathy and a candid approach to what makes these women inspiring, examples of the newly fluid movement of adaptation—their relationships with spouses, children, and friends, their ever-evolving work, and their gender—Bateson shows us that life itself is a creative process. “A masterwork of rare breadth and particularity, encompassing all the rhythms of five lives and friendships, and interweaving their stories in ways that reveal grand social truths and peculiar personal graces.”—The Boston Globe “Well-formulated and passionate . . . Offers nothing less than a radical rethinking of the concept of achievement.”—San Francisco Chronicle “As stimulating as it is hopeful . . . shakes up well-meaning truisms . . . adds new dimensions to our views of the world.”—Elizabeth Janeway, author of Man’s World, Woman’s Place “Bateson has an extremely interesting mind and the ability to express herself with extraordinary literary felicity . . . Too much truth steams behind the quiet elegance of these passages.”—The New York Times Book Review

Book It s Time to Align

    Book Details:
  • Author : Allen Lottinger
  • Publisher : Balboa Press
  • Release : 2014-10-13
  • ISBN : 1452521530
  • Pages : 111 pages

Download or read book It s Time to Align written by Allen Lottinger and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2014-10-13 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many books have been written regarding the law of attraction. The best known one, The Secret, is reported to have grossed $300 million worldwide. But what if all these books are missing the most important information we can use when it comes to activating this law in our lives? Furthermore, what if this information is purposely being suppressed—and has been for thousands of years—by entities intent on keeping humans from growing spiritually? It’s Time to Align takes a look at how the law of attraction really works and how it is being suppressed in our lives. It also explains how to overcome this manipulation and how to experience alignment with the creative power of the universe.

Book Selling from Your Comfort Zone

Download or read book Selling from Your Comfort Zone written by Stacey Hall and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don't have to betray yourself or your values to close stellar sales. This book introduces a simple formula for a personalized approach to building connections through alignment and problem-solving. So many salespeople believe that they have to push themselves out of their comfort zones and compromise their values to sell products. But, as Stacey Hall shows, the comfort zone can actually be a power zone that leads to sales, satisfaction, and success. Selling from Your Comfort Zone shifts away from pushy and spammy sales tactics and instead shows how you can bring meaning to your role as a salesperson. Hall teaches how to remain in alignment with your calling, with yourself, with what you are selling, with your prospects, and with what you are saying to your prospects. By being aligned with your core values and personality traits, you will have more confidence, energy, and courage to achieve your goals, which greatly increases the chances of success. Studies reveal that while men generally rely on improving and driving outcomes to close sales, women tend to emphasize building connections, shaping solutions, and collaborating. Hall's Alignment Marketing formula combines both skillsets in an easy-to-follow process for gently expanding your comfort zone to the edge of its safe boundaries. By adopting this approach, you can stay flexible and resilient in the face of problems and objections that all salespeople encounter along the way.

Book Godwinks   Divine Alignment

Download or read book Godwinks Divine Alignment written by SQuire Rushnell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s happened to you. You received a phone call out of the blue; or you bumped into someone who led you to a new job, a new relationship, or opportunity that totally changed your life. You probably even said, “Wow, what a coincidence I met so and so.” But did you ever stop to ask what caused that person to be right there, at that exact moment, in your path? It was Divine Alignment: the arrangement of coincidences into a pattern of alignment so astonishing they could have come only from a higher source. In this inspiring new work, SQuire Rushnell shows readers how they can navigate life’s thorniest hurdles, rediscover the deep meaning and impact of personal prayer, and develop the individual conviction and wherewithal it takes to reach their full potential and fulfill their most ambitious dreams by honoring the book’s seven easy-to-follow steps. In his charmingly avuncular and wonderfully optimistic voice, SQuire shares moving stories from his own and others’ lives to show the awesome strength inherent in what he calls God’s Positioning System, or GPS. All of us, he assures readers, can use our own personal GPS to grow more closely aligned with God to become vastly more effective, successful, and fulfilled in our relationships, careers, and everything we do. *** DIVINE ALIGNMENT offers a comprehensive approach for living our lives in harmony with God—every minute of every day—offering a whole new paradigm for understanding the mysterious connections between people and events, challenges and solutions. GPS STEP 1: Speak with the Navigator GPS STEP 2: Listen to Your Own Inner Compass GPS STEP 3: Mapping Your Destination GPS STEP 4: Unshackle Your Baggage GPS STEP 5: Step Out in Faith and Believe You’ll Arrive GPS STEP 6: Read the Signs, Recalculate, and Accelerate GPS STEP 7: Gratefully Arrive with a Full Well Within

Book Aligned to Achieve

Download or read book Aligned to Achieve written by Tracy Eiler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A smart, practical guide to rocket-powered business growth Aligned to Achieve puts sales and marketing on the same page, creating a revenue 'dream team' that will drive your organization to new heights. Smart, practical explanations, case studies, and tips guide you toward action over theory, and dozens of examples illustrate the tangible effects of these changes in action at business-to-business companies. Written by sales and marketing executives who have made alignment work, this book is directed toward practitioners and leaders seeking to crack the code of sales and marketing alignment. Contributions by industry thought leaders and B2B executives provide fresh perspective and nuanced direction, while thoughtful, strategic, and well-supported guidance throughout helps you remove the obstacles standing in the way of your organization's financial and strategic goals. Misalignment between sales and marketing is an age-old problem—frequently lamented, but seldom addressed. As this schism grows amidst the evolving marketplace, its effects on top and bottom line performance are being felt more than ever before. This book shows you how to bring sales and marketing together effectively once and for all, leveraging their strengths to build an unstoppable force for growth. Understand the cost of misalignment and the driving forces behind it Learn strategies for improving your culture, process, leadership, and technology to initiate and support alignment Identify the best places to modify your sales and marketing programs to kickstart collaboration and cooperation between your teams Discover how other companies are uniting their sales and marketing teams into a single force for growth Walk away with practical advice on how to apply recommendation in the real world Misalignment is frustrating for everyone in sales, marketing, and leadership. It's also detrimental to your organization's performance—but the problem is not insurmountable. In fact, most of the obstacles it creates are self-inflicted, and entirely within control of leadership. Aligned to Achieve helps you identify and remove those obstacles, and build a culture of sustainable growth.

Book The Secret and Spirituality

Download or read book The Secret and Spirituality written by Bill Little and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 2008-06-12 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With a unique and upbeat message, The Secret and Spirituality is recommended to anyone who wants to change their lives just by changing their outlook." --The Midwest Book Review In the modern search for truth, every person must cope with the distractions and disappointments of everyday life and the stress of not finding all the answers. Bill L. Little, a counselor and a pastor, responds to Rhonda Byrne's popular film and book The Secret and discusses the law of universal truth-namely, the Law of Attraction. The Law of Attraction states that a person's positive thoughts, emotions, and inner desires attract positive situations in life. It applies to all kinds of people: Buddhists, atheists, agnostics, and especially, Christians. Even though readers might not believe the Law of Attraction right away, Little adapts these teachings and translates them into a language better understood throughout Christianity-that "as a man thinks in his heart, so he is" (Proverbs 23:7). The Secret and Spirituality includes Bible quotes and real-life examples to help better understand the Law of Attraction and how it relates to everyday lives. With the right focus, Christians of today can greatly benefit from these practices and become stronger in their own faith. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Bill Little has a Ph.D. in counseling from Washington University and has worked with cancer patients for more than twenty-five years. Through the years, he has come to understand that the same common-sense interventions that help the body fight disease could also help the body prevent disease. A full-time pastor, Little has served as an oncology counselor and researcher at St. Louis hospitals. He has also worked with professional athletes, using visualization and concentration techniques to sharpen physical skills. Little is an accomplished author with books such as Self-Destruction Made Easy and Prevention: The Ultimate Cure, both published by Pelican. He resides in St. Louis with his wife, Theresa Gay.

Book Alignment

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jennifer Cochern LCPC
  • Publisher : Balboa Press
  • Release : 2017-07-25
  • ISBN : 1504381254
  • Pages : 142 pages

Download or read book Alignment written by Jennifer Cochern LCPC and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Alignment, Jennifer Cochern shares stories from her own life and those of her clients using her alignment model. The model makes use of the everyday human system and pairs it with the foundational concepts of accountability, boundary setting, and communication for a life of clarity.

Book Coaching by Values  Cbv

Download or read book Coaching by Values Cbv written by Simon L. Dolan and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-08-03 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about values. It is about life values, work values, family values, and world values. It is also about value alignment. Author Simon Dolan extends the concepts presented in the best-selling Managing by Values, adding many innovations including a step-by-step methodology for diagnosing value congruence and tools for conducting real value reengineering (value alignment). Dolan argues that when people understand their values (regardless of how and why they have emerged), and analyze their relative importance and consequences, they can see more clearly how these values affect their daily lives. Extensive research shows that realignment of values ensures better congruence with goals and objectivesresulting in deeper inner satisfaction, which positively affects overall well-being, state of mind, performance, and general happiness. This is what the author calls success in the life of business and the business of life. The description is fresh and innovative, the methodology is clear, and the tools can be used by individuals, business professionals, families, organizations, and wellness and life coaches alike. Click on the links below for available book reviews. www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/coaching-by-values/ www.blueinkreview.com/reviews/view/775 http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?issn=1352-7606&volume=19&issue=3&articleid=17047480&show=html&PHPSESSID=6d9bqrv811btcnoihrkojrahg1

Book Natural Posture for Pain Free Living

Download or read book Natural Posture for Pain Free Living written by Kathleen Porter and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Restoring healthy posture from childhood for relief from chronic pain, easy flexibility, and enduring strength and vitality well into old age • Offers 12 physical exercises to become mindful of your posture and discover pain-free alignment of your pelvis, rib cage, shoulders, neck, and back • Provides simple yet detailed instructions on how to sit, stand, walk, bend, get up from a chair, sit to meditate, sleep, and practice yoga with proper alignment • Includes full-color diagrams and posture photographs from around the world Our bones are the framework of support for our bodies, much like the wall studs and beams of a house. Yet the alignment of the skeleton along the vertical axis of gravity is largely overlooked today, even by fitness experts and yoga teachers. In a culture of cocked hips, sauntering models, and slouching TV watchers, where “chin up, shoulders back, stomach in” is believed to be good posture, we have forgotten what healthy alignment looks and feels like--leading to chronic neck, shoulder, and back pain for millions. Sharing photographs from around the world of “gurus” of natural posture and authentic strength, such as women in their 80s who easily carry heavy loads on their heads and toddlers learning to walk, Kathleen Porter shows what natural skeletal alignment truly looks like. With insights based on the fundamental laws of physics and detailed full-color diagrams, she guides you through an understanding of the body’s naturally pain-free design. She explains that when the body is aligned as nature intended, your weight is supported by your bones rather than your muscles, allowing a blissful release from chronic muscular tension--which you may not even be aware you had. She offers 12 physical exercises to become mindful of your posture and discover healthy alignment of your pelvis, rib cage, shoulders, neck, and your body as a whole. Providing easy-to-follow instructions for mindful alignment during the most ordinary daily activities, even sleeping, as well as a chapter on practicing yoga safely, Porter shows how returning to our forgotten alignment from childhood can offer relief from chronic pain and tension and can provide easy flexibility, enduring strength, and vitality well into old age.

Book Full Alignment  A Practical Guide to Transforming your Life Vision into Action

Download or read book Full Alignment A Practical Guide to Transforming your Life Vision into Action written by Anthony Silard and published by I K International Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is alignment? How can you find it? In this landmark book, leadership guru Anthony Silard shows you how to bring your life to purpose by transforming your lofty dreams into concrete, deadline-driven goals and then choosing actions on a moment-to-moment basis that are congruent with your deepest values.

Book The Secret of the Hidden Room

Download or read book The Secret of the Hidden Room written by T.J. Ravenscroft and published by RWG Publishing. This book was released on 2023-12-28 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the enigmatic world of Ravenwood Manor, where the echoes of the past reverberate within its ancient walls. In "The Secret of the Hidden Room: A Mystery of Intrigue," follow Evelyn, a determined detective, as she unravels the veil of secrecy cloaking this mysterious estate. Amidst the moonlit corridors and whispered legends, Ravenwood Manor holds untold secrets, each locked away behind hidden passages and obscured truths. When Evelyn receives a cryptic invitation to delve into the mysteries of this foreboding estate, she embarks on a journey that will test her wits, courage, and determination. As she navigates the labyrinthine halls, Evelyn encounters a tangled web of alliances, elusive clues, and a haunting history that refuses to stay buried. Shadows dance across the walls, and whispers echo through forgotten chambers, guiding her closer to the heart of the estate's enigmatic past. With each revelation, Evelyn inches closer to unraveling the estate's ultimate truth-a truth that has remained concealed for centuries, guarded by a legacy veiled in deception and hidden motives. From deciphering cryptic codes to confronting dark revelations, she faces a daunting quest to bring light to the obscured narrative of Ravenwood Manor. As she uncovers the secrets hidden within the estate's spectral echoes, Evelyn grapples with the weight of its history-a legacy fraught with intrigue, suspense, and the enduring allure of the unknown. The mystery deepens, the stakes heighten, and the truth lies just beyond the hidden room-a room that holds the key to unlocking the mansion's ultimate secret. "The Secret of the Hidden Room: A Mystery of Intrigue" is an enthralling tale of deception, suspense, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Join Evelyn on an unforgettable journey through the shadows and uncover the hidden truths that dwell within the heart of Ravenwood Manor.

Book Action   Alignment  Bridging the Gap Between Dreams and Reality

Download or read book Action Alignment Bridging the Gap Between Dreams and Reality written by Thomas Jacob and published by Thomas Jacob. This book was released on 2024-05-17 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Action & Alignment" tackles the crucial but often overlooked concept of inspired action in manifestation. While positive thinking is essential, this book emphasizes the power of taking aligned action towards your goals. Learn effective goal-setting strategies that break down your dreams into achievable steps. You'll discover powerful methods to overcome limiting beliefs that hold you back, replacing them with empowering thoughts that propel you forward. This book will guide you in creating a clear, actionable plan, a bridge that connects the realm of your dreams with the tangible reality you are actively building. Discover how proactive steps fueled by a positive mindset can accelerate your manifestation journey like never before.

Book Radical Alignment

Download or read book Radical Alignment written by Alexandra Jamieson and published by Sounds True. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Proven “Low Drama, High Joy” Method for Productive, Empathy-Based Communication and Collaboration. Why do so many organizations, teams, couples, families, and groups who should be working together end up wasting energy on unproductive conflict? Even when everyone has the same general goals, what’s often missing is a deeper alignment based on mutual trust, respect, and empathy. With Radical Alignment, top-level life and business coaches (and happily married couple) Alexandra Jamieson and Bob Gower share their potent method for helping groups to stop clashing and start working together—to jump from “we can’t” to an enthusiastic “hell yes!” The essential tool at the heart of Radical Alignment is the All-In Method: a four-step approach to communication designed to increase clarity, minimize miscommunication, honor each person’s individuality, and build a shared sense of trust and respect for long-term success. With easy-to-follow instruction, Jamieson and Gower bring you: • The Foundations of Great Communication—what works, what doesn’t, and how to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your own style • The All-In Method—a step-by-step walk-through of this proven approach to getting into radical alignment with others • The Method in Action—examples and exercises for using the All-In Method at work, at home, and in any situation • Scripts, suggestions, guidance, and additional resources for making this a lifelong practice for greater connection and intimacy “We believe passionately that the world needs more aligned teams in our businesses, organizations, communities, families, and intimate partnerships,” write the authors. “This means we need people who are able to have powerful and clear exchanges that build better connections.” Radical Alignment brings you a “low drama, high joy” technique to transform the way you collaborate and communicate in every area of your life.