ABOUT TONY
When many of the world’s top executives seek a strategic communications expert, they are eventually led to Tony Jeary. His clients come from an array of industries, such as the Federal Home Loan Bank, the US Senate, leading organizations of the direct sales world, and government ministries of all sizes. Tony has worked with and succeeded in helping some of the world’s most talented individuals and organizations. Furthermore, Tony personally coaches the presidents of organizations such as Ford, Wal-Mart, Samsung, EDS, ASTD, New York Life, Firestone and SAM’s Club, to name a few. Tony has spent his life and career creating a methodology he terms Strategic Acceleration, and now he has taken the next step in the advancement of his powerful business formula by writing a book. Strategic Acceleration resulted from his obsession with studying distinctions that characterize top-performing high achievers and organizations. From this study, Tony discovered and proved that the foundational characteristic of great performers was their ability to
communicate their vision and translate it into action. Tony labels this distinction communication mastery, which in other words is the idea that communication - in all its forms - is, fundamentally, a presentation.
The Element: A New View of Human Capacity by Ken Robinson (Viking Adult/Hardcover)
From one of the world’s leading thinkers and speakers on creativity and self-fulfillment, a breakthrough book about talent, passion and achievement.
The element is the point at which natural talent meets personal passion. When people arrive at The Element, they feel most themselves, most inspired, and achieve at their highest levels. The Element draws on the stories of a wide range of people, from ex-Beatle Paul McCartney, to Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, from Meg Ryan, to Gillian Lynne, who choreographed the Broadway productions of Cats and The Phantom of the Opera, and from writer Arianna Huffington to renowned physicist Richard Feynman, and others, including business leaders and athletes. It explores the components of this new paradigm: the diversity of intelligence, the power of imagination and creativity, and the importance of commitment to our own capabilities.
With a wry sense of humor, Ken Robinson looks at the conditions that enable us to find ourselves in The Element, and those that stifle that possibility. He shows that age and occupation are no barrier, and that once we have found our path we can help others to do so as well. The Element shows the vital need to enhance creativity and innovation by thinking differently about human resources and imagination, and is also an essential strategy for transforming education, business, and communities to meet the challenges of living and succeeding in the 21st century.
Ken Robinson, PhD is an internationally recognized leader in the development of creativity, innovation, and human resources. He has worked with national governments in Europe and Asia, international agencies, Fortune 500 companies, national and state education systems, nonprofit organizations, and some of the world’s leading cultural organizations. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
Praise for Ken Robinson
“You are my soul mate.” – Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
“Marvelous and inspiring.” – John Cleese
“Ken Robinson is way funnier than I’ll ever be…if I had him when I was at UCLA, I wouldn’t have skipped so many classes.” – Rob Reiner
Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To: Divine Answers to Life's Most Difficult Problems by Anthony DeStefano (Doubleday, Trade Paperback)
From Publishers Weekly
Books on prayer are legion, most often focusing on why we should pray and how to do it correctly. DeStefano, author of A Travel Guide to Heaven, offers readers a refreshing look at this evergreen topic by focusing on 10 prayers God "always" answers. "Why don't people take advantage of prayers that work? One big reason is that they are so caught up in prayers that don't always work," says DeStefano. He offers readers this guarantee: "before you even get to the last page of this book, your life will begin to change before your eyes." Prayers include "God, show me that you exist," "God, forgive me," "God, give me courage" and "God, lead me to my destiny." DeStefano uses the Christian Bible as the foundation for his work, not offering quick fixes but instead expounding on the need for true repentance, right motives and genuine commitment. More conservative camps will most likely cluck at what they see as DeStefano's lack of firmness about salvation as a prerequisite to both heard and answered prayer, but a careful reading shows that the author understands faith, not selfishness, is the foundation for these prayers. His cheerful style and heartfelt faith make this an optimistic look at a timeless subject. (May)
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Advance Praise for Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To
“Polls tell us that most Americans believe in prayer. However, most admit they don't spend much time praying, nor do they think it is very productive. This remarkable book can make a difference for anyone who wants to pray with results. Anthony DeStefano shares insights on prayer that are practical, workable, and attainable. Everyone can profit from reading this book!”
- Dr. Paul Cedar, Chairman, CEO, Mission America Coalition
“Do we really need another book on prayer? We certainly need this one! Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To is remarkably different and refreshingly direct. It takes the reader straight to the heart of the issue of answered prayer and leaves him or her there wanting more—of God, of course. This book will go on my shelf beside the great classics on prayer.”
- Dr. Dick Eastman, President, Every Home for Christ,
President of America’s National Prayer Committee
“Anthony DeStefano has once again drawn his readers into the mystery of God’s love and invited us to reflect more deeply on our relationship with Him. In a simple yet profound way, Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To offers insights, and indeed a practical wisdom, that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with personal prayer. I recommend this book to any and all who are searching for a fresh perspective on the meaning and value of a life of prayer, and, ultimately, for a more fulsome encounter with the Living God.”
- Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino, President, Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, The Vatican
