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Want to expand your horizons? 35 new books from TED speakers that will enlarge your world

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In this book, she presents evidence that while large philanthropic donations and headline-making policy changes may get most of our media attention, they are not the only tools to achieve peace. Menopause is not a disease, states ob/gyn Dr. Jen Gunter, author of the best-selling book The Vagina Bible. Read an excerpt here. ) .

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How Happy Are You?

Success

My father, the star of our family, died at the start of 2019. Before 2019 was out, I’d turn 40, Laura and I would each accept unexpected job offers and a publisher would sign me up for a book deal. Committed to a new job, to the book. We had a few last-minute gifts to buy. A study in tracking happy moods.

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3 Steps to Unveil Your Full Human Power Through ‘Unfocus’

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Despite the urging of mentors to choose between clinical work and research, I did both with equal intensity—sacrificing being known in either field alone for the gift of being known as a connector between human behavior and brain science. Additionally, Duckworth herself presented new research regarding grit in 2019.

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Work Sabbaticals: The Latest Nonprofit Retention Strategy

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In December 2019, after years of requesting a sabbatical, my board of directors approved a 12-week paid sabbatical planned for June 2020, after our legislative session concluded. Having time to do nothing , time to read, to nap and to let my mind wander was a real gift. What I discovered on sabbatical.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

Nominating a woman for an award isn’t just a gesture; it’s a gift of recognition, motivation and celebration. She is a 2023 CNN Hero, a 2022 Soros Justice Fellow and a 2019 JustLeadershipUSA Leading with Conviction Fellow Alumna. With a focus on the intersection of mindset, strategy and wellness, her Believe-Own-Learn-Design (B.O.L.D.)

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Meet the 2022 Women of Influence

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in 1995 to 27% in 2019.” To date, Harjo has authored nine books of poetry, including the highly acclaimed An American Sunrise , several plays and children’s books, and two memoirs, Crazy Brave and Poet Warrior. She also hosts the Pretty Big Deal podcast and published her book A New Model in 2017. The Inspiration.

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Ep 142: Planning Events in a Post-Covid World with Lacretia Adamski and Meagan Strout

Go Burrows

Impress the board, your company’s clients, your favorite vendors, the leadership team, your admin team, and their families with a carefully and craftily packaged wine + handwritten note gift pack from Elkhorn Peak Cellars. Ken and Elise and their team can accommodate large or small orders for all your holiday gifting needs this season.