Small Is Powerful

Author : Adam Lent
Publisher : Unbound Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1783521236
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Small is Powerful written by Adam Lent and published by Unbound Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-30 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humanity started small. Where did we get the idea big is better? The establishment promote big business, big government or big culture, more often than not, all three. In Small is Powerful Adam Lent reveals how our faith in big was manufactured in the 1900s – by a group of powerful business leaders, politicians and thinkers –and gripped the collective imagination throughout the twentieth century. But the notion that vast concentrations of power should reside in the state, in corporations, or the church has failed to create a stable, fairer world. In Small is Powerful, Lent challenges this failure of imagination and asks us to consider a world where ownership, power and resources are dispersed on a smaller scale, in way that is better for everyone. He explores the roots of the 'small revolution' in the 1970s, and demonstrates how, contrary to received wisdom, this movement is intensifying today. Millions are setting up their own small businesses; political and social change is increasingly delivered by grassroots initiatives; and people are making their own decisions about how to live their lives. Small is Powerful delivers an informed and impassioned plea to stand up and fight for the fairer, wealthier and more stable world we want. It is an impassioned plea for 'smallists' everywhere to stand up and be counted.

Author : Aisling Leonard-Curtin
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1250248752
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Power of Small written by Aisling Leonard-Curtin and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2020-07-28 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tiny changes to transform your life We’ve all set out to change our lives with big plans, bold ideas, and brilliant ambitions. And too often those resolutions and plans have lasted for a day or two before real life swoops in and we are back to normal. Or, perhaps even more frequently, we find ourselves so overwhelmed with life that we feel utterly powerless to even attempt to change anything. The Power of Small offers a way forward. Instead of pushing for large, dramatic changes, Aisling and Trish Leonard-Curtin help readers make small, manageable changes in their lives. Everyday decisions pile up to create transformation. Instead of being daunted by your goals and dreams or paralyzed by the business of life, The Power of Small will help you take the practical, approachable steps that will change your life, even if you feel completely stuck or defeated. As practicing psychologists, Aisling and Trish know first-hand the power of the techniques outlined in The Power of Small and have based their writing on numerous case studies and the latest psychological research. Emphasizing self-compassion and real, actionable steps, The Power of Small will empower you to make big changes in your life—one small step at a time.

Author : Heather Dean Brewer
Publisher : Candlewick
ISBN 13 : 1536201995
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Love Is Powerful written by Heather Dean Brewer and published by Candlewick. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A little girl carries a big message—and finds it thrillingly amplified by the rallying crowd around her—in an empowering story for the youngest of activists. Mari raised her sign for everyone to see. Even though she was small and the crowd was very big, and she didn’t think anyone would hear, she yelled out. Mari is getting ready to make a sign with crayon as the streets below her fill up with people. “What are we making, Mama?” she asks. “A message for the world,” Mama says. “How will the whole world hear?” Mari wonders. “They’ll hear,” says Mama, “because love is powerful.” Inspired by a girl who participated in the January 2017 Women’s March in New York City, Heather Dean Brewer’s simple and uplifting story, delightfully illustrated by LeUyen Pham, is a reminder of what young people can do to promote change and equality at a time when our country is divided by politics, race, gender, and religion.

Author : John Papworth
Publisher : Praeger
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Small is Powerful written by John Papworth and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1995-10-24 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author has found the true villain of the 20th century, and it is a concept—bigness. The answer to such disparate questions as why do we experience global wars, mass dictatorships, economic tornadoes, a population explosion and a mounting resource environment crisis lie, according to Papworth, far back in history. They are the direct result, he attempts to show, of the forces unleashed by the collapse in the 16th century of the laws against usury. Having diagnosed this problem as stemming from this destruction of the power of people to control their work, Papworth goes on to propound a new politics which is the politics of Small is Powerful—a new and hopeful approach to the problems of modern politics which merits the careful consideration of every person with any claim to political literacy. The author asserts that the way forward is not bigger units of government or, indeed, in any other units, but rather that all units which represent power in whatever form should be reduced to a size which makes them susceptible to genuine democratic citizen control. Mass society must be dismantled, local communities must be rebuilt in their stead, but above all people must take the power back that they have lost to the Giant State. Giant States have failed their inhabitants, Papworth contends, with records on human rights, economic well-being, and on general stability inferior to the records of the smaller nations of Europe. The way forward, according to Small is Powerful, is to restore localized community life, the extended family, the nuclear family, and thereby civilization itself through deliberately empowering people through neighborhood communities.

Author : Jeffrey Gitomer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118986520
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Very Little but Very Powerful Book on Closing written by Jeffrey Gitomer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-12-07 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading authority on sales and customer service reveals how to close the deal on your terms. This powerful book shows you new perspectives on closing that builds relationships, creates partnerships, and allows you to win your price on your terms. The Very Little But Very Powerful Book on Closing is a great tool to help you ask effective closing questions, create urgency, and find your winning formula. With this book as your guide, you’ll master closing the sale in just five steps. • Packed with insights grounded in real world experience from the bestselling author of The Sales Bible and The Little Book of Leadership • Contains essential advice from the leading authority in sales and customer service • Teaches you how to ask the right questions to close the sale

Author : Carrie Pierce
Publisher : Hiccup Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handwritten Notes: Learn How a Small, Powerful Act Can Enrich Your Life written by Carrie Pierce and published by Hiccup Press. This book was released on 2022-10-12 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Carrie Pierce, in her engaging and informative Handwritten Notes, has reawakened in me that joy of taking time to do that little extra that can make such a difference in improving personal relationships at home and at work. I highly recommend her book.” —Charles Levin, #1 Bestselling Author of the NOT SO DEAD Series “The book is far more than another ‘how to write’ guide, but a social survey of the handwritten note’s impact, potential, and inspirational results. HandwrittenNotes represents a promise, an opportunity, and a return to basics.” —Midwest Book Review When was the last time you hand-wrote a note to someone? Are you tired of feeling disconnected in a world dominated by technology? Do you long for the joy of human connection but don't know where to start? Well, have we got a solution for you! Introducing "Noteology: The Power of Handwritten Notes," the book that will revolutionize the way you communicate and connect with others. Written by leadership coach and distinguished noteologist, Carrie Pierce, this book is your guide to the world of handwritten notes and how they can enrich your life and boost your business success. With over 10,000 notes written by hand, Pierce is an expert in the field and shares her passion for the power of note writing with practical tips and inspiring examples. This book will not only teach you the science behind the power of a small, yet effective act, but it will also reveal the numerous benefits of this ritual and provide you with strategies for achieving maximum impact. And the benefits are numerous! From improving personal relationships to achieving business goals, note writing is a proven way to make a difference in your life and the lives of those around you. Plus, it's a fantastic way to teach kids important life skills and combat the chronic self-focus of social media and screen addiction. So why wait? Dive into the world of note writing and start experiencing the joy of human connection. Order your copy of "Noteology: The Power of Handwritten Notes" today!

Author : Teresa Amabile
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
ISBN 13 : 1422142736
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Progress Principle written by Teresa Amabile and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2011-07-19 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What really sets the best managers above the rest? It’s their power to build a cadre of employees who have great inner work lives—consistently positive emotions; strong motivation; and favorable perceptions of the organization, their work, and their colleagues. The worst managers undermine inner work life, often unwittingly. As Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer explain in The Progress Principle, seemingly mundane workday events can make or break employees’ inner work lives. But it’s forward momentum in meaningful work—progress—that creates the best inner work lives. Through rigorous analysis of nearly 12,000 diary entries provided by 238 employees in 7 companies, the authors explain how managers can foster progress and enhance inner work life every day. The book shows how to remove obstacles to progress, including meaningless tasks and toxic relationships. It also explains how to activate two forces that enable progress: (1) catalysts—events that directly facilitate project work, such as clear goals and autonomy—and (2) nourishers—interpersonal events that uplift workers, including encouragement and demonstrations of respect and collegiality. Brimming with honest examples from the companies studied, The Progress Principle equips aspiring and seasoned leaders alike with the insights they need to maximize their people’s performance.

Author : Jeffrey C. Goldfarb
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226301117
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Politics of Small Things written by Jeffrey C. Goldfarb and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2008-11-15 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Political change doesn’t always begin with a bang; it often starts with just a whisper. From the discussions around kitchen tables that led to the dismantling of the Soviet bloc to the more recent emergence of Internet initiatives like MoveOn.org and Redeem the Vote that are revolutionizing the American political landscape, consequential political life develops in small spaces where dialogue generates political power. In The Politics of Small Things, Jeffrey Goldfarb provides an innovative way for understanding politics, a way of appreciating the significance of politics at the micro level by comparatively analyzing key turning points and institutions in recent history. He presents a sociology of human interactions that lead from small to large: dissent around the old Soviet bloc; life on the streets in Warsaw, Prague, and Bucharest in 1989; the network of terror that spawned 9/11; and the religious and Internet mobilizations that transformed the 2004 presidential election, to name a few. In such pivotal moments, he masterfully shows, political autonomy can be generated, presenting alternatives to the big politics of the global stage and the dominant narratives of terrorism, antiterrorism, and globalization.

Author : Stormie Omartian
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0736940839
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Little Book of Powerful Prayers written by Stormie Omartian and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Stormie Omartian (more than 13.5 million book copies sold) has helped men and women around the world embrace the power and joy of communicating with God. This attractive volume provides a selection of heartfelt prayers from some favorite Stormie titles, including The Power of Praying® Through the Bible and The Power of a Praying® Life. This gathering of prayers will lead readers to lift up to God areas of their lives including: health and healing love and relationships purpose, direction, and decisions Stormie's warm, compassionate, and insightful words will lead readers to God's presence and a life given over to His guidance and covering. A great gift for any occasion.

Author : David Small
Publisher : Liveright Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1631493361
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Home After Dark: A Novel written by David Small and published by Liveright Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Among the most masterful storytellers alive today” (Gene Luen Yang), “few creators mine the pathos of a dark midcentury childhood like Small” (Washington Post). Since the publication of Stitches a decade ago, David Small has emerged as one of the seminal authors in the genre of graphic literature. Here, in Home After Dark, a Boston Globe Best Book of 2018, Small provides a “painfully honest” and “haunting work of unfolding surprise” (Jules Feiffer) that renders the brutality of adolescence in the 1950s. Through “gorgeous and expressive drawings” (Roz Chast), Small “recaptures the inchoate chaos of youth” (Jack Gantos), telling the story of thirteen- year- old Russell Pruitt, who, abandoned by his mother, follows his father to the sun- splashed land of California in search of a dream. Suddenly forced to fend for himself, Russell struggles to survive in Marshfield, a dilapidated town haunted by a sadistic animal killer and a ring of malicious boys. Eerily foreboding yet filled with uncanny psychological insights and stray glimmers of hope, Home After Dark confirms Small’s place as a modern master of graphic fiction.