Climbing Out Of The Rabbit Hole

Just like Alice in Wonderland, Michael lives in a crazy world. As a drug addict, he has tried to climb out of the rabbit hole for many years. His struggle to overcome his addiction becomes a journey for all of us. Michaels letters from prison unfold like episodes in a reality show. His sponsor is our hero. Bobs tough-love letters and guidance show us what most people fail to do in recovery and what causes them to relapse. We are there, watching Michael build the courage to put the not-so-easy Twelve Steps into action. Fortunately, we are also there when he finds his way out of the rabbit hole.

This volume is a joint publication in the Research in Management Consulting and Contemporary Trends in Organizational Change and Development series. This dual focus reflects the reality that consulting for organizational change is a special type of management consultation, a complex field of endeavor that requires a broad range of skills and competencies. To be truly effective, change-related consulting requires a unique client-consultant relationship, a special set of consulting skills, an expertise in human and organizational systems, and significant personal qualities. It is in high demand in a world full of change. Yet, we still know relatively little theoretically about this type of consulting and have relatively little empirical evidence about what actually works and why. As the contributors amply illustrate, the Organization Development (OD) field has a well developed set of frameworks, technologies, and models of change. Still we need to focus on and learn more about the role of the OD consultant as a special kind of change agent. A goal of this joint volume is to increase that specific body of knowledge and provide an illustration of much needed collaboration in bringing all possible resources to bear on our understanding of an increasingly critical and essential form of consulting.

Facilitation skills are the foundation of every successful design practice, yet training on this core competency has been largely unavailable—until now. Designing the Conversation: Techniques for Successful Facilitation is a complete guide to developing the facilitation skills you need to communicate effectively and design fully engaging experiences. Learn to take control as Russ Unger, Brad Nunnally, and Dan Willis show you how to use your skills as a facilitator to deftly extract information from different types of people in various scenarios and address any problems and needs that arise along the way. With this book, you will learn how to: Bring together different cross-functional project teams, stakeholders, and clients while balancing their needs, goals, and requirements with those of users Prepare for activities through agenda setting, planning for different types of personalities, and identifying the method of practicing that works best for you Perform group facilitation in workshops, brainstorming sessions, and focus groups Manage individual facilitation activities through interviews, usability testing, sales calls, and mentoring Conduct one-to-many facilitation activities such as presentations, virtual seminars, and lectures Understand how to manage Q & A from audiences of all sizes

This writing I’ve done is about a very ordinary guy who’s gone through a very extraordinary experience. The events that transpired during this journey inspired me to share the experience. The need to write this book became more and more obvious as time went by. This book is written from the perspective of a man experiencing something but not knowing what that experience is and the journey that follows. This topic was forced upon me almost ten years ago but has forever changed my life in ways that are truly remarkable. This experience may have happened to you, but you just never knew what you went through, or you may be going through it right now. Either way, this book is intended to let you know you’re not losing your mind, you’re not going crazy, and you’re not alone. Trust in yourself and enjoy the ride!

No One Can Tell You Who You Are Except You A Simple Guide To Knowing Your True Self Your guide to repattern the blueprint you were born with and create the life you deserve. Pier Pagano's practical book of essays and exercises will inspire, motivate and teach you how to use your own powerful tools to make peace with your past and embrace your present and future possibilities. Learn how the traits you hide are sometimes the most enlightening and wonderful qualities you have. You just don't know it yet. Your own intuition is the most honest voice you have. Get to know your authentic self though the strengths you keep in your powerful toolbox. By carefully examining your past, you can let go of what no longer serves you, shifting your perspective to embrace what is already inside you. Opening your heart to yourself allows you to acknowledge and accept that every part of you is essential. Forming a loving and trusting relationship with the real you is the beginning of living a fulfilling life. When you know who you are, no one can tell you who to be.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like you couldn't recognize the person staring back at you? Wondered if you had just lost everything that made you, you? Yeah? Well you aren't alone. The book you just picked up is a story. My story. A story showing that brokenness and darkness can be used in moving forward toward your beauty. It is a redemption story. A story that confirms God's grace and redeeming love when it felt like there was nothing I had to offer. You may have picked up this book for the bright color or interesting title, but if you are holding this book in your hands, let this be a reminder: you are beautiful, you are enough, and it is never too late for God to plant you and help you bloom. Be brave, take a step forward, move past the doubts you carry, and let my words and God's grace move you outside of the wild darkness you are in. Trust me, you won't regret it. God is waiting. Are you willing to step forward?

What happens when the passionate and secretive world of fashion is pried open by an outsider - a straight-talking professional of the business world? Anwar is hired by the National Fashion Council to develop the business side of the industry. However, with his own passionate side re-kindled, he steps beyond the immediate façade of glamour. He discovers two worlds – one of intense talent and creativity to make beautiful outfits and the other equally intense but of baser intent - jealousies, hate, narcissism, exploitation and the relentless need to control and self-aggrandize. The gatekeepers of the NFC led by veteran designer Meera and provocateur Dinesh thwart any attempt to challenge their stranglehold on the industry. However, having sipped the elixir of fashion and with missionary zeal, Anwar decides to confront them with the help of his ex-business school colleagues who vex their own ambitions and frustrations. A tabloid journalist with little scruples, Shailaja, waits in the wings to expose all the seedy doings of the fashion world. Where will the no-holds barred conflict end and who will be destroyed along the way?