More people like Kelly Johnson is what this world requires
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Absolutely inspiring. More people like Kelly Johnson is what this world requires.
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Nicole Johnson can bring out the life in anyone. This book was so inspirational and motivational, I couldn't put it down. It focuses alot on journaling and the benefits of journaling. I've seen Nicole perform her live skits in person and she is truly an amazing and talented woman with a gift for writing. Her website is also amazing!
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What comes across in Kelly James writing is this.  Great courage and acts of unselfish heroism are happening in the most desparate areas of the planet and we will never hear about them.  History will pass these people (mostly women) by but what they sacrificed is no less than the great heros in history.  Her language is "shoot from the hip" but the messages are from the heart.  Any book that shifts your perspective and changes your life for having read it, is a jewel and this one is required reading.  I cannot look at people the same after reading this book.  You will never forget the stories and the fact they are real people, real places and real events is amazing.  I buy copies of the book for my friends.
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I have known Kelly Azevedo as the queen of systems for years, but this book goes deeper. Not only does she share her expertise on the importance and positive effects of  building systems into your business, but in this book she layers on the often overlooked human element. How systems can not only be effective and save you time,money and frustrating. But you can build systems that make people feel good to be in your world. Great stuff...
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I really enjoyed Kelly's new CD.  I think she has a great voice and most of the songs on her CD are great.  I know I can listen to the whole CD instead of replying one or two songs.  I don't know why people are so negative, she deserves to be a star, we did vote for her.
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Although I love David Meerman Scott and his ideas about social media and PR, I was slow to see their value. Because I work for B2B companies, I valued -- and still do -- traditional marketing practices like trade shows, white papers, direct mail and the like.

But a revolution has taken place thanks to social media -- and no where did I see this most clearly than with my own business. The more I got my name "out there," the more business came my way.

That's why I really like David's new book, World Wide Rave. In it he shows how just any company, from a dentist (full disclosure -- the dentist is my client) to a B2B company that offers a complex service to corporate librarians, can use social media to create a World Wide Rave.

The other thing I like about this book is that David takes the time to answer many of his critics -- and in the process, gives marketing and PR professionals ammunition to use when advocating the use of social media.

I especially like the fact that he dismisses the myth that a successful World Wide Rave only means that millions and millions of people view, listen or read your content. As David says, a WWR can be 10 people or 10 million people.

What really matters is that you're reaching your audience directly -- and they are spreading your ideas online, giving you solid gold endorsements and paving the way to increased sales, fame, and fortune.

The book is a fast and interesting read. It's highly personable and full of David's unique insights.
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I enjoyed reading Michael Unks book Awesome In Hours. The seven qualities he has broken down into an easy to follow acronym are truly easily obtainable.  We all need more awesome in our lives. The more we try to be awesome, the more awesome we will be and that in turn will lead others to want to be just as awesome.

I like the part where he tells us to be appreciative. It is time for us all to appreciate what we have and those around us. I also like the take away points at the end of each chapter that condense what was said into a group of short sentences. I am a quote collector and I really like the quotes he uses to begin the chapter.

I recommend this book to everyone. We all need to be more Appreciative, Well-balanced, Empathetic, Strategic in our quest to be awesome, Original, Mature (most definitely), and Empowered. Follow what Michael has shown you in this book and you, too, can become awesome in hours. Once you start to become awesome, strive to be more awesome. With awesome people running around the world, it will do much to guide this world into awesomeness. Get the book and learn to be awesome. It will change your life for the better. I look forward to reading his next book.
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Kelly comes alongside not as one who has conquered all of her fears, but as one who has seen great progress and wants more  -- for her and for the reader. This book is saturated with scripture, with God's promises and with hope. Kelly has lived what she writes. She shows you what doesn't work and very practically what to do to step out bravely and courageously with God.
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I just loved it! I wish we as loving humans had the passion and time to do the things that the people in the book do. Education is the key. We all must try to get the point across to adopt. It then would be a wonderful world. Kodoos to the ones who spend their life to speak for the ones who can't. This is  must read
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R. Kelly's "Happy People/U Saved Me" is pretty straightforward in concept: one disc is filled with upbeat positive messages, and the other is inspirational, with themes of salvation, redemption, and faith.  We'll start with the first disc, since that's the better of the two.  On "Happy People," Kelly takes on the role of a DJ in the fictitious LOVE radio station. Here, we get songs like "Ladies Night," "If," and "Love Street," which all have hooks strong enough to sink Jaws.  Easily, every other jam could be released as a single and has "hit" written all over it. On "U Saved Me," Kelly gets his praise on, serving up a platter of gospel-themed tunes that hold up, even when the disc occasionally has lyrics that resort to inspirational cliches we've all heard on Sunday mornings.  Kelly Price, Kim Burrell, and Maurice Mahon join the big R on "3-Way Phone Call," one of the better songs on "You Saved Me," while Kelly also holds up on "I Surrender" and another favorite of mine, "Prayer Changes."  Unfortunately, he does resort to melodrama on "Leap of faith," the disc's one true misfire.  Still, the virtues outweigh the flaws, and "Happy People/U Saved Me" comes out a winner.  His current troubles may make it difficult for some (myself included) to justify buying his records, but his latest double disc reminds us how talented R. Kelly really is.
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Love it, love her, love her humility, find her a refreshing and deserving human being. Let's support people like this, we need more of them.
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We live in a world where the most debased form of humanity is applauded, shared, tweeted and reposted while the things that build us up are some times pushed to the background. No wonder there is so much apathy and indifference surrounding us!

Thankfully there are glimmers of hope in individuals we meet that are committed to bringing forth the best of themselves and others. Author and Publisher Katandra Jackson Nunnally is one of those individuals, and in the book MOJO FOR SALE we are able to take a part of what has worked for her and apply it to our own slice of the world. This book is not just about what you can do. It's about why you should want to do it. Whether she was addressing family, colleagues or things going on around us, Katandra reminds us that at the end of the day we have to be willing to realize that we are deserving of the best and that should be the attitude we take towards those we allow in our circle. If someone doesn't fit the puzzle of your life you have to be willing to discard those pieces in order to enjoy the completeness that is available to you.

For me---as with Katandra----this means recognizing that our Heavenly Father created us with greatness in our DNA and we should never allow anyone to take that away from us. This also means that we have to be so careful what we take in and what we give off, realizing how interconnected we are with each other.

After you read her thoughts Katandra invites you to share your own, making the journey a personal one and holding yourself accountable when it comes to your happiness and peace.

Definitely a book that that is entering the world at a time when it is needed the most, MOJO FOR SALE by Katandra Jackson Nunnally offers you the keys to your freedom and the opportunity to realize your own endless possibilities.
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La kelly was a wonderful author and had a heart for both God and helping people find Him. This heart comes out in her writing in a way that everyday people can relate to it on a personal level. I hope someday some of her other stories will make their way to print so we can enjoy them.
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I'd love to meet Kelly. She's such a beautiful girl and I love her music. It makes me feel young again.  I can't wait until her third album, I love both the first and second ones.
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The author does a terrific job of reminding us that the world, more than ever, NEEDS people who thrive on quiet, solitude and serenity.
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It started with a simple question: How can we help them? It became an international movement called NEGU: Never Ever Give Up. When Jessica Joy Rees was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor at age 11, she chose to focus not on herself but on bringing joy and hope to other children suffering from cancer.

During the ten months she battled cancer, she and her family worked in the Joy Factory (originally their garage) making JoyJarspackages filled with toys, games, and love for other kids with cancer. Jessie first handed them out personally at the hospital where she was being treated, but the effort blossomed quickly and there were soon thousands of JoyJars being distributed across the United States and to over fifteen countries. Today, more than 100,000 kids have received JoyJars, and they continue shipping each week to kids in over 200 childrens hospitals and 175 Ronald McDonald Houses.

Jessie lost her battle with cancer in January 2012, but her message lives on in the Jessie Rees Foundation, which has become a beacon of hope for families fighting pediatric cancer.

Join the movement at www.negu.org.

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This isn't a fun book to read. Childhood cancer isn't a laughing matter and yet something called to me as I read the release. As I read the Rees family story, I discovered why Never Ever Give Up is an important book to read.

This family took what I consider the very worst thing to happen to a family and used it for good.

Erik Rees (with Jenna Glatzner) takes readers through their journey when they were told their daughter had an inoperable brain tumor. He shares the diagnosis, treatment, the emotions of each family member. He writes about the bittersweet blessings along the way---inspirational people, surprise video moments, and more. He's also candid about the double-edged sword of having Jessi share her story through social media. It was definitely a full look at their journey.

Through all of it, the heart of Jessi shines through. She was a champion of "NEGU---Never Ever Give Up." She also created JoyJars---jars full of toys and games she distributed to other kids with cancer. If anyone had a reason to sit back and rest, it was the Rees family. But they chose to bless others in their grief. And that's worth reading and applying their mindset to our lives.

To learn more about the Jessie Rees Foundation, NEGU, or the JoyJars, I strongly suggest you purchase a copy of Never Ever Give Up.

I received a copy of Never Ever Give Up from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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In Wired to Care: How Companies Prosper When They Create Widespread Empathy, Dev Patnaik, explains how empathy can be a driving force to develop more prosperous, more ethical, and more enduring companies. And it also has the power to help us see how we can change the world for the better. When we develop real empathy for the people we serve, our jobs start to become callings. And companies can serve a higher purpose than just making money. They can create wealth by enriching the wider society we all live in. Empathy can awaken us to the power that we have to change the course of everyday life. But we can achieve that only if we're willing to step outside of our preconceptions and see the world through other people's eyes.

This book filled with a lot of examples (i.e. supporting argument) and case studies which helps you understand what the writer is trying to say because sometime the idea that the writer is trying to communicate is not as simple or straightforward (some people might think there are too many examples for trying to make an obvious point but I personally like the real life examples and that it helps get the key message across)

This book is divided in 3 sections:
1. Why empathy matters and how organization lose real sight of the real world and how they might regain that connection
2. Explore the mechanism that allow human beings to connect with others and how can we create a sense of empathy across a large group of people
3. The payoff and how widespread empathy can help companies to see opportunities faster, prosper for longer, ensure ethical conduct, and instill a personal sense of meaning in each of us as individual

Some of the key learning that I get from this book: that, to be a successful company and individual (and to have the power to change the world), we will need to do the following things in addition to being innovative and being smart/having smart people working there:
1. Treat others how you wanted to be treated
2. Try to really understand people (the writer recommend to be like them as it's easier to get along with someone who is like you).
3. Be good (Google uses "Don't be evil" policy. Donato montanaro, CEO and Founder of Tradeking, uses "Be Good" as their company philosophy/policy. Mine/my employer uses "Do the right thing")
4. Look at the big picture
5. Look at the long term impact
6. Truly and genuinely connect with people (customer, employee, employer, etc). Know what they want or why they behave in a certain way. Don't see/treat them as just a number
7. Be relevant
8. Be etchical
9. Be consistent
10. Be humble

In conclusion, Empathy can solve a lot of problem that many companies face currently. It's about connecting with people (in addition having smart people and being innovative). This book will help us understand why and how to apply empathy to our organization and create a more prosperous, more ethical, and more enduring companies, instilling sense of purpose to others, and hopefully will also make the world a better place to live.

Happy Empathizing!

Sidarta Tanu