humility of a visionary wins followers
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The Paradox of Power has actually transformed the ideas about a leader. Pat has mentioned of seven paradoxes, most important of which are certainly absolute love for your followers as Jesus had for his twelve non-schooled disciples, a vision  and preparedness to  'accept inaction as the best form of action' and 'silence as the most  powerful speech' at the appropriate time. His examples selected from the life of John F. Kennedy (talking to a mines worker), Robert Lee make his musings on desirable traits of a true leader as given in the book,  more acceptable and laudable,
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Many years ago I read Conrad Richters trilogies, using Sayward as an inspiration throughout my life.  Had I known about this book, I feel Cean would have been equal to Sayward.  Both women represent strength and persistence that is a badge of honor to be worn with humility.  Transfer that badge to todays world and one may come upon many courageous women who have earned such recognition.
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I found the poster and the material quite inspirational. It reminded me of a GOD who is so omnipotent, omniscient and yet so omnipresent HE decided to tabernacle with HIS wayward and hard to save children.  I believe that HE is still doing it today with whoever will let HIM dwell in the temple of his body.  Great art and great inspiration
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It was an exciting read from a highly renowned scientist of India. Gives a new angle to his life, his spiritual openness; what impressed me most were his insightful experiences in those silent moments with H.D.H Pramukh swamiji. It takes a pure heart to serve your country and your soul. One gets beautiful spiritual insights from Dr. Kalams biography and this book strengthens the fact that one needs to be simple and receptive to gain wisdom. It is necessary to maintain self discipline to gain good character and truthfulness, which becomes effortless with help of spiritual assistance; good character in turn benefits one self and also others around him. A nation needs people with good character and a culture of truthfulness to progress with true patriotism. I loved this book and I recommend a deeper thought process for all the readers who wish to read this book.
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A great story of a person who has a vision , created a " can do" culture, accepted never a no for an answer, and trusted himself and his allies. Only in America these entrepreneurs achieve.
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Faces, Souls and Painted Crows can best be described as a man's
journey through life with all it's joys' and sorrows. Yet the
author has wielded a very interesting tale never before authored.
He has successfuly written the true story of his life and has
made us the reader realize that through life we all have mentors.
People who guide us spiritually while we are experiening life's
most challenging episodes. The main character of Paul is challenged
within by his own conscience beleiving he has chosen a profession
which may be considered by some that of a man who profits off of
the vanity of man kind. In fact he is a man of great conscience.
It takes his contact with individuals from a remote desert tribe
to give him the wisdom he needs to carry on.
This is a must read for every age. Paul's experience with his
own demon's our ours. The difference is he had eyes that could see
and ears that could hear the voices of his guardian Angels through
spiritual guides on earth'

Vic Perillo
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Billions Rising celebrates the triumph of the human spirit. The stories are about people who overcame rape, violence, poverty, lack of education and discrimination. But these people refused to be victims and went on to transform other peoples lives.

Billions Rising also challenges the traditional model of charity and talks about the virtues of making people self-reliant rather than dependent.

Thank god the authors, Anita Casalina, Warren Whitlock and Heather Vale Goss, had the courage and tenacity to spotlight the self-reliance movement and empower people. This book will inspire you to step into your greatness.
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"And in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and putting his hand on him, so that he might receive his sight." -- Acts 9:12 (NKJV)

The Aravind Eye Care System is a global treasure . . . not just to those whom it directly benefits . . . but also to those who can use it as a model of what an exponentially fruitful social enterprise should strive to accomplish and for what methods to use. I first wrote about the organization in 2003, and my thirst to better understand the organization's history and influences has been merely grown until I found this wonderful book.

I also think that this book is a marvelous example of how business case histories should be written to bring the greatest enlightenment to readers.

I am launching a major new research initiative for the 400 Year Project (aiming to accelerate global progress in all important activities by 20 times) concerning how to expand social benefits much faster than profits from breakthroughs, and this book will be an important resource for that work. I was pleased to see so many lessons concerning how to build complementary breakthroughs that multiply benefits for all stakeholders . . . especially in regard to having a sound foundation in compassion and spiritual values.

I cannot recommend this book too highly to you. If you read only one business book this year, make it Infinite Vision!
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Humbled by such a man, and humbled by the depth of his love of Truth! When such a mind is capable of humbling himself before the Almighty, makes you wonder about us "moderns", who think that we think.
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Charismatic leaders attract idealistic followers and such is the formula for most of the Utopian communities that flourished in the United States in the 19th century.  The story of the Shakers and the Oneida Communities are pretty well known and researched.  Lyn Millner, Associate Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University, has brought into focus an astonishing character, Cyrus Teed, whose personal revelation of the meaning and structure of the universe led a migration of followers from New York state to Chicago and then to Southwest Florida where they established a vibrant society marked for its self-sustaining industry and its love of music, literature and art.  Millner's book recounts the controversial ideology of Teed's sect, including his belief in the equality of the sexes and in the power of celibacy that he required of his followers, and of his "hollow earth" cosmology--he describes the earth as being the inside surface of the sphere that encloses the rest of the universe.  She's no apologist for these views but she shows how strongly Teed's personality persuaded his adherents to give up everything to follow him to the undeveloped frontier that was south Florida in 1893.  Teed changed his name from Cyrus to Koresh, its Persian equivalent, and named his group the Koreshan Unity.  They carved out a thriving settlement along the banks of the Estero River on a cattle trail south of Fort Myers, the nearest active seaport.  Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, who wintered in Fort Myers, were frequent visitors to the Koreshan theatrical and musical entertainments.  Teed had promised that he would be immortal and that he would have a "translation" from his own bodily form to a male/female form that would resemble the male/female God.  His unfortunate illness and death in 1908 disheartened many of the believers and the population of the Unity dwindled until the last members gave most of the 5,000 acres that they had acquired to the state of Florida for use as an historical site and state park.  Millner uses a lot of newspaper stories from New York, Chicago and Florida to keep her story alive with the colorful skepticism of the journalists of the time.  Her description of the Chicago settlement in the 1890s puts Teed's group in the middle of the excitement of the Chicago Exposition of 1893.  The Koreshan Unity property has been restored and is a tranquil sanctuary surrounded by the affluent retirement communities that now dominate the entire stretch between Sarasota and Naples on the Gulf Coast and that continue to attract people seeking their own utopian immortality.  The book is a treasure for anyone who enjoys learning about how intelligent people can be drawn to eccentric belief systems and alter their lives dramatically to follow those beliefs.
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A wonderfully humbling book that has great insight not only to help you become a better leader, but a better person.
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I enjoy reading about other people's visions.  This man does not have a great writing style (ok it's bad) but his message is a wakeup call that I think is important to get out there.
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As a parent of the author's student for over 7 years, I was amazed by the passion, motivation and positive approach of the book. It overviews  an interesting impact and actions of millennial generation on the world and technology progress. On personal examples, author motivates and encourage  his present and future students and their families, coworkers, employers and employees to do their best and never give up, to respect and care for each other. I believe this book is just to highlight how wonderful author is and how much he gives to his community.
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Of the English-language books that are by or about the late Dudjom Rinpoche, "Light of Fearless Indestructible Wisdom" will no doubt be the one that is felt most personally by his students in the English-speaking West and Asia.  (Hopefully, translations into French, Spanish, Chinese, and other languages will become available.)

Biographies are well-suited for inspiring those on the journey of spiritual truth, and the life story of this great 20th-century master from the Nyingma school of Tantric Buddhism will help many of his thousands of students to revitalize or rediscover their connection with him.  For those newer students of the Nyingma approach who have lamented never meeting or hearing Dudjom Rinpoche, this book will help them get a sense, by way of his example, of the person as well as his teachings.  Further, because two of Dudjom Rinpoche's tulkus have been recognized, these students might find hope in this book that they do indeed still have a chance to meet the lineage holder after whom the Dudjom Tersar lineage was named.

Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal has created a very special book.  It contains many autobiographical quotes from Dudjom Rinpoche in addition to Khenpo's personal recollections and experiences of Rinpoche.  The book's historical reach goes all the way back to Padmasambhava (and even before him), who predicted the presence of Dudjom Rinpoche in this world.  It tells the story of when Dudjom Rinpoche's predecessor, Dudjom Lingpa, foreseeing the turmoil and cultural destruction that would befall Tibet in the 20th century, told his students to go a mysterious place named Pema Ko to find the next Dudjom incarnation.  In Pema Ko, the students found a young boy, born in 1904, who would become beloved by many as Dudjom Jigdral Yeshe Dorje.

Woven throughout the chapters are devotional verses that create a stream of poetry in parallel to the biographical prose, and these streams converge by the end of the book (and in the memories of those acquainted with Rinpoche) to create great impact.  These streams, in combination with teachings and correspondence from Dudjom Rinpoche, as well as Khenpo's recollections, help to give the reader a taste of this gentle and exemplary teacher.

Those who met or heard Dudjom Rinpoche recall him as a great example of humility and humor, along with being the very embodiment of authoritative wisdom--a wisdom so authentic that, to hear Dudjom Rinpoche teach, was to hear Shakyamuni Buddha teach.  In addition--a point that might be missed by newer students--Dudjom Rinpoche's character is embodied in his close Tibetan disciples, many of whom are listed in one of the book's chapters and who have established teaching centers in the West and Asia.  These disciples have been the reliable and trustworthy representatives of Dudjom Rinpoche, presenting to new and old students the knowledge and character of Dudjom Rinpoche.  In addition to the richly informative biography, a very substantive section of notes and a glossary help the reader to understand the subject matter.
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I have always admired Sam Zell from afar. Although I don't personally know him I heard many wonderful things about him. Reading them first hand was a pleasure. One thinks of a real estate billionaire as a ruthless money hungry individual. This man is an exception. While he has the smarts and the courage to put his genius to work to really pay off, he never forgets his Dad's teaching of Shem Tov, Good name. He also is considerate of his employees who evidently revere him. He measures his risks and is almost a soothsayer by applying what he knows to a "most likely" situation. He is a winner and continues winning because he has chutzpa.
After reading his wonderful book, I almost feel as if I know him.
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In the Introduction to Napoleon Hills Greatest Speeches Don Green, Director of the Napoleon Hill Foundation highlights the life and accomplishments of Napoleon Hill to validate his powerful influence and impact on todays motivational speakers, business consultants, life coaches and personal mentors.

The same passion and rhythm of his delivery, his wit, and spellbinding oratory that mesmerized the audiences of his speeches is evident in the printed pages of these speeches. Hill has a unique gift for reaching into the heart of the individual reader and implanting hope, self-confidence, and the promise of fulfilling personal destiny.

Hill explores the scientific discoveries of how the brain functions including how we can unite the secret of focus and the power of concentration with aspects of faith which blend spiritual, physical, and mental forces.

Two important take-a-ways from the book that I want to incorporate in my life are the reminders that: your attainment and achievement will be limited only by the limits of your imagination
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When you see his lifes work you can only be proud of him and glad to share his love for all good work. He has given so much of himself and his lifes work for the good of others and for their success.