The motivational speaker and barefoot water skier shares stories of people—including herself—who found the courage to follow their passions. For years Karen Putz worked a sales job she neither loved nor hated. She liked the company and her boss, yet something essential was missing: passion. So she set out to learn from people who were madly in love with their work and their lives. Here, Karen tells the inspiring stories of individuals who discovered their true passion, purpose, and desire. And she begins with her own story of going deaf from a barefoot water-skiing accident only to rediscover her passion for the sport at age forty-four. Everyone is given a unique gift in life—but too many of us never unwrap the package. Unwrapping Your Passion is your guide to shaking up the status quo and getting down to the essence of who you are, what you love, and the passion that will drive your life forward.

“Who are you and who do you want to be has never been made so clear.” —Jeremy Hodal, Operations—Chicago ORD, Platinum Cargo Logistics, Inc. Many of us want it; few have it. Deep inside, we may have a strong desire to live a passionate life filled with zest, love, and purpose. But how do we make it happen? In Live Your Passion, seasoned entrepreneur Melyssa Moniz shares thought-provoking, empowering questions designed to pull you out of your comfort zone and motivate a life-changing transformation that attracts success and happiness. Moniz relies on her experiences derived from creating passion-driven services for her clients to help anyone interested in discovering his or her true passion and applying it to life. She encourages you to listen to your inner voice through a variety of questions. She also offers a step-by-step plan that can help you determine your self-identity and passions, define self-esteem and core beliefs, use an internal compass for guidance in life decisions, and turn to the root emotion of love in every experience. Included is a glossary that defines terms and a bonus section intended to further support a journey of renewal. Live Your Passion offers key questions and practical advice that can motivate anyone ready to embrace the kind of reflection that induces change and ultimately creates a fruitful future.

“A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” Lao Tzu “Unwrapping Racism: Dealing with Differences” will connect the reader with recent social movements such as gun safety, Black Lives Matter, and college reform movements. The Early social movements would portray racial discrimination within the Women’s Suffrage Movement and the Eugenics/Sterilization Movement. The Civil Right Movement of 1950s/1960s highlights Rosa Parks, Dr. M. L. King, Jr. and Congressman John Lewis. This book will present key issues, such as cultural privilege and its prevalence. The reader will be lifted up from xenophobia, colonialism and slavery while creatively facing individual responses to those issues today. All those approaches move into our societal goals of assimilation, cultural pluralism and the “melting pot” concept. This volume will make the perfect complement to Dr. Grose previous book "Dealing with differences". Every reader can do something, sometime, somewhere to effectively deal with differences. As the book confronts race, it challenges the reader to grapple with action-oriented exercises, questions, and projects relevant to key paragraphs on every page. At the end of the book, the readers will be empowered to tell their own stories about their experiences with race within each chapter.

As an internationally gifted speaker and author, David Bennett explains how God uses believers with the Gift of Mercy to benefit the Body of Christ. Using Biblical characters, great historical men of faith, and contemporary real-life people, David opens the heart and soul of Christians spiritually endowed with the Motivational Gift of Mercy. Beginning with Scripture, David defines and demonstrates the Gift of Mercy as it plays out in real life Christianity. Gleaning from the personal lives of past and present saints, David details how the believer with this Gift can be characterized, identified, motivated, and used in the Church of Jesus Christ today. David believes that for the body of Christ to function successfully each member must recognize his divine purpose and function for the health and growth of the body, and carry out his intended objectives and responsibilities in the power of the Spirit.

What messages speak to you from your past, your personal history, that impacts the way you live your life today? This isn't just a book about money, it's a book about the emotional side of how we choose to live in relationship with our past stories and money messages we've internalized. With Karen Putz (best-selling author of Unwrapping Your Passion), Jody Robinson weaves practical exercises, stories, and interviews with everyday people like you who have found financial freedom and happiness. This book will help you reflect on your finances and set financial goals. Money Messages is the book you should have been given in school. Once you open it, you will be standing on the brink of your new financial future.

Entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and all those on a personal growth journey face two key questions each day: Should I hustle more to get greater results? or Should I go with the flow and let serendipity unfold? Successful entrepreneur and success guide Theo Prodromitis offers a powerful yet intuitive roadmap for tapping into the balanced sweet spot between hustle and flow - one that will change your business and your life. By sharing her own compelling stories and accessing the wisdom of Eastern and Western philosophical traditions, Theo coaches those with a growth mindset to level up by looking within. What do I really want? How can I serve? By challenging readers to dig deep into their own souls and inner wisdom, Theo unlocks the potential of each and every human she touches. Theo brings decades of visionary business success and leadership together with stories from her life as a dedicated mother of three. She shares immediately actionable tips for doing the most with the precious time you have here on Earth. The balance between hustle and flow is available to all of us. Are you ready? You’re ready.

From the time we’re born, we look forward to unwrapping our unique assignments from God—our purpose. We want to know why we’re here and what we’re supposed to do with our lives. Unfortunately, many of us never find that sense of purpose. We go through the motions, day after day, going to a job we hate, living for the weekends, and counting down the days until retirement. But what if there’s more to life than that? What if we were put on this earth for a reason greater than our present position? In The Gift of Purpose, author and educator Dr. Brenda Mouzon encourages you to unwrap the unique gifts, passions, and purposes prepared for you by God. Drawing from scripture and her personal journey, she inspires you to embrace your identity in Christ and step into the life you were meant to live. With heartfelt stories and encouragement, Mouzon shows how embracing your God-given purpose can bring hope and meaning to every aspect of your being. The Gift of Purpose helps you discover your unique calling and to let you know you aren’t alone in your struggles.

No matter what your post in an organization, Unwrapping the CIO: Demystifying the Chief Information Officer Position will bring new understanding to this often misunderstood appointment. Author Wayne L. Anderson deftly explains this position in relation to other positions within the corporate workplace. Unwrapping the CIO is for: CIOs who need to understand the job in which they have been placed CEOs who need to better understand the position, challenges, and skill requirements of one of the key areas affecting an organization CFOs who need to understand the position that consumes a great deal of the company's financial assets IT professionals who need to understand why CIOs make some of the decisions they make Anyone who interacts with CIOs on a regular basis who needs to better understand their actions and behaviors You may have heard that an appointment to the position of CIO means that your career is over, but that is not necessarily the case. It could be a test of your character, but at the very least, this opportunity may provide some insight into your character. With Anderson's realistic advice, you too can become an outstanding CIO.

A billionaire Italian playboy gets a chance at redemption for Christmas when he reunites with his forbidden love in this romance by a USA Today bestseller. Five years ago, Lily Holloway walked away from a car crash, turning her back on the forbidden passion she shared with her stepbrother, Rafael Castelli. Nothing could make Lily return to the irresistible Italian’s demanding world. Now, when their paths cross again, Lily is desperate to retain her freedom and claims amnesia has blocked her memories of him. Yet all deception is quickly burned away by the incredible attraction that still simmers between them. But he’s found her, and she knows Rafael will soon discover her greatest secret—their son!

With Unwrapping the Bible, you’ll understand, in a fun and engaging way, seven essential teachings of the Bible that form the core of the Christian faith. This convenient guide to the teachings of the Bible begins with who God is. Then it explores what the Bible says about Jesus Christ and us, how we can be saved, and how we can grow in holiness and follow God’s way. The book ends with an explanation of what the church is and its ongoing mission in this world. By understanding these seven core beliefs and following Jesus Christ wholeheartedly, you can anchor your life to the truth of God’s Word. The storms of this world won’t be able to unmoor you from the truth. Ground yourself in God’s Word. Find yourself in God’s Story. Walk with confidence in God’s way.