Profiles In Courageous Manhood

The storms of life can rage against us, and sometimes it's all we can do just to find shelter. But who are the men who shine through such storms as beacons of courageous living? Where are those who not only hang on but forge ahead? When life's journey seems too rough, a story of triumph in the midst of tragedy can propel us to fresh enthusiasm. Profiles in Courageous Manhood takes you on the road less traveled in this world -- the road of a courageous man. And the powerful life-changing profiles in this book will stir the courage locked inside of you.

The Emotionally Strong Leader offers those leading our workplaces, organizations, and institutions an opportunity to transform their leadership and their lives by learning to harness the power contained in recognizing and understanding their feelings. For leaders, managing their emotions and leading with a strong mind and a kind heart while using a set of clear, simple, and tested skills and strategies will enable them to connect more authentically and communicate more effectively with their colleagues and teams. This kind of connection and communication creates an environment of trust and belonging that will spur engagement, spike curiosity, and engender fraternity in the workplace. How does one get there? By leading with emotional intelligence. Unfortunately, too many leaders choose another path; one that eschews their emotions and those of their employees as bothersome and unimportant to the task at hand. This limited and damaging viewpoint tends to make people feel as though they are simply task-managing machines and not the terrific and complex individuals full of energy, passion, and unlimited potential that they are. What we need are leaders who understand themselves from the inside out, who know why they do what they do, and who use the information their feelings provide to help them make informed, rational decisions—especially when the stakes are high. We need leaders who express humility, engage in genuine and caring conversations with the people they lead, and who aren’t afraid to admit when they make a mistake. We need executives who are both emotional and strong. Author Carolyn Stern’s six-step self-coaching model—adapted from emotional intelligence courses she’s developed for major universities and corporations across North America—is backed by decades of field experience and top science on emotions and behavior. Stern’s model is the tool leaders need to uncover their barriers to growth and change, set personal goals, and tap into their motivation. It will give them the means and drive to manage the hurdles life throws at them, dramatically impacting their performance, results, and happiness. Simply put, The Emotionally Strong Leader will turn the way readers think about leading on its head.

Personal lifestyle coach Danna Demetre offers readers a 40-day plan for renewing passion, purpose, and joy in their lives.

Finally, a wellness book that effectively motivates readers, without the guilt-trip, to start moving toward better health-from taking a walk to forming a nutritional plan of action. For anyone who has battled with excess weight, emotional eating, or unhealthy habits, Scale Down offers an encouraging and realistic message that makes permanent and lasting lifestyle victory possible-from the inside out. Danna Demetre's approach to health and vitality balances body, soul, and spirit. She covers what to do to shed excess body fat, but also shows how to stay motivated and disciplined enough to do it. Her book discusses ways to:" replace weight-loss lies with transforming truth" ignite hope " burn fat to the max" see ourselves from God's perspective" cut calories every day" build a healthy body image Demetre weaves together her personal testimony, biblical principles, and practical truths to offer a complete lifestyle perspective. Only a comprehensive approach to health, she says, will allow women to see the beauty of who they are in Christ, break free from bad habits, and maintain a lasting lifestyle success.

Manhood and American Political Culture in the Cold War explores the meaning of anxiety as expressed through the political and cultural language of the early cold war era. Cuordileone shows how the preoccupation with the soft, malleable American character reflected not only anti-Communism but acute anxieties about manhood and sexuality. Reading major figures like Arthur Schlesinger Jr., Adlai Stevenson, Joseph McCarthy, Norman Mailer, JFK, and many lesser known public figures, Cuordileone reveals how the era’s cult of toughness shaped the political dynamics of the time and inspired a reinvention of the liberal as a cold warrior.

What's the most courageous thing you've ever done?

Blending Scripture passages with quotes from great leaders, the book will help you reach the goals you set for your finances, career, and faith.