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From the authors who created the One Word movement, impacting schools, businesses, and sports teams around the world, comes a charming fable that can be read and shared by everyone. If you could choose only one word to help you have your best year ever, what would it be? Love? Fun? Believe? Brave? It’s probably different for everyone. How you find your word is just as important as the word itself. And once you know your word, what do you do with it? In One Word for Kids, bestselling author Jon Gordon—along with coauthors Dan Britton and Jimmy Page—asks these questions to children and adults of all ages, teaching an important life lesson in the process. This engaging, fully illustrated fable follows Stevie, a young boy falling asleep on the first day of school. His teacher gives the class an assignment: to find the one word that will help them have their best year ever. To discover their one word, they must look inside themselves, look up, and look out. At home, Stevie is upset because he can’t find his word. After his dad offers some helpful advice, Stevie excitedly begins the quest for his word. His search helps him discover a lot about himself, what he loves, and what is important to him. An easy read with a powerful message, One Word for Kids appeals to readers of all ages and is an ideal entry point into discussing a valuable lesson in a fun and engaging way.

The journey of Martin Jones, an undrafted rookie in the NFL, highlights the power of perseverance and belief in oneself. After a setback with an ankle injury, he encounters a transformative coach who imparts eleven essential lessons. These insights not only help Martin keep his dream alive but also guide him toward becoming an exceptional player. The fable emphasizes the importance of resilience, teamwork, and personal growth, making it a motivational read for anyone aspiring to overcome challenges.

The #1 strategy to build trust and create success In The Sale, bestselling author Jon Gordon and rising star Alex Demczak deliver an invaluable lesson about what matters most in life and work and how to achieve it. The book teaches four lessons about integrity in order to create lasting success. The authors tell the story of Matt Williams, a sales representative for Turnbow Technologies, an aviation technology company founded by his grandfather. Matt encounters many obstacles both personally and professionally, and ultimately finds himself in a struggling marriage, an unfulfilling job, in a desperate search for answers, and at the crossroads of a major decision that will determine his future. Matt meets an unlikely mentor, who may just have the answers Matt seeks, as he faces the biggest decision and test of his life. The Sale follows Matt as he learns: Why his pursuit of financial success at the expense of his family and the people he loves is counterproductive The power of integrity, trust, and consistency Powerful ways to create fulfilment and real success that endures Perfect for managers, sales professionals, and teams that are seeking durable, reliable, and powerful strategies for success at work, The Sale also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone looking for insightful ways to achieve their goals and realize their greatest potential.

A regular kid named George faces a challenging day that takes a turn when he boards the Energy Bus. This transformative journey introduces him to positive energy and uplifting experiences, helping him overcome his troubles and change his perspective. Through this engaging adventure, George learns valuable lessons about optimism, resilience, and the power of a positive mindset, ultimately leading to personal growth and empowerment.

From the bestselling authors of The Coffee Bean, inspire and encourage children with this transformative tale of personal strength The Coffee Bean for Kids tells the inspiring story of Gavin, a young boy with the difficult task of starting school in a new town. Gavin’s teacher, Mrs. Spring, teaches him the story of the carrot, the egg, and the coffee bean. The environments we find ourselves in, like a pot of boiling, hot water, can change, weaken, or harden us, and test who we truly are. We can be like the carrot that weakens in the pot or like the egg that hardens. Or, we can be like the coffee bean and discover the power inside us to transform our environment. Energized by his teacher's lesson, Gavin embarks on an enlightening journey to transform the world around him. In The Coffee Bean for Kids, authors Jon Gordon and Damon West offer lessons to children to help them: Impact the environment around them Improve their own outlook Become a leader who creates positive change Make new friends Become a positive influence by sharing smiles, kindness, and positive energy Perfect for parents, teachers, and children who wish to overcome negativity and challenging situations, The Coffee Bean for Kids teaches readers about the potential that each one of us has to lead, influence, and make a positive impact on others and the world.

Mickey knows she is the best basketball player on the fifth-grade team, but needs her grandfather's help to figure out how to be the best teammate

This guide offers practical tools and insights to harness the transformative power of positivity in daily life. It emphasizes the importance of a positive mindset and provides strategies for overcoming negativity, enhancing well-being, and fostering resilience. Readers will discover techniques to cultivate gratitude, improve relationships, and achieve personal growth, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to create a more fulfilling and optimistic life.

Bestselling author Jon Gordon returns with his most inspiring book yet filled with powerful lessons and the greatest success strategies of all. Michael wakes up in the hospital with a bandage on his head and fear in his heart.

"From bestselling author Jon Gordon and rising star Damon West comes The Coffee Bean: an illustrated fable that teaches readers how to transform their environment, overcome challenges, and create positive change. Life is often difficult. It can be harsh, stressful, and feel like a pot of boiling hot water. The environments we find ourselves in can change, weaken, or harden us, and test who we truly are. We can be like the carrot that weakens in the pot or like the egg that hardens. Or, we can be like the coffee bean and discover the power inside us to transform our environment. The Coffee Bean is an inspiring tale that follows Abe, a young man filled with stress and fear as he faces challenges and pressure at school and home. One day after class, his teacher shares with him the life-changing lesson of the coffee bean, and this powerful message changes the way he thinks, acts, and sees the world. Abe discovers that instead of letting his environment change him for the worse, he can transform any environment he is in for the better. Equipped with this transformational truth, Abe embarks on an inspirational journey to live his life like the coffee bean. Wherever his life takes him, from school, to the military, to the business world, Abe demonstrates how this simple lesson can unleash the unstoppable power within you. A delightful, quick read, The Coffee Bean is purposely written and designed for readers of all ages so that everyone can benefit from this transformational lesson. This is a book and message that, when read and shared, has the power to change your life and the world around you. You just have to decide: are you a carrot, egg, or coffee bean?"-- (Source of summary not specified)

In the tradition of Tavis Smiley's The Covenant with Black America, renowned television and radio host Ed Gordon brings together modern-day Black intelligentsia in conversation to map out a new blueprint of African American leadership in a post-Obama, dire Trump era.