Academic Success

From the former president and CEO of the United States Tennis Association - the first Black woman and youngest person ever to hold the position - comes a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership skills involved in hosting the US Open, the largest and most lucrative sports event in the world - lessons that can be applied across business and to any life challenge.

Follow Steve, a young boy from the small village of Konye in Cameroon, as he faces life’s toughest challenges with courage and perseverance. Despite obstacles like family hardships and the struggle to access education, Steve never gives up on his dream of becoming an engineer.

Against All Odds is more than just a biography—it's a powerful reminder that no matter how daunting the journey, perseverance can lead to extraordinary success. Perfect for listeners who love stories of overcoming adversity, this audiobook will motivate and resonate with anyone who believes in the transformative power of dreams and hard work.

Drawing on ten years of survey data with over three thousand teenagers and over two hundred interviews, God, Grades, and Graduation offers a revealing and at times surprising account of how teenagers' religious upbringing influences their educational pathways from high school to college. Dr. Ilana M. Horwitz estimates that approximately one out of every four students in American schools are raised with religious restraint. These students orient their lives around God so deeply that it alters how they see themselves and how they behave, inside and outside of church.

Crush Your Freshman Year: Mastering Academics, Social Life, Time Management, and Freedom for College Success is your guide to navigating the complex world of college. From time management to social skills, this book has it all.

Kip Tindell, the founder and CEO of The Container Store, reveals the seven secrets to keeping both customers and employees happy and all fully engaged. In Uncontainable, Tindell reveals his approach for building a business where everyone associated with it thrives through embodying the tenets of conscious capitalism. Tindell's seven foundation principles are the road map that drives everyone at The Container Store to achieve the goals of the company.

Through hard work and entrepreneurial swagger, Bryce transformed himself. By age 23, he brought his net wealth from -$200k (yes, that is a minus sign) to $0. By 25, Bryce had removed all recreational drugs from his life. By age 27 Bryce was a multimillionaire, and by age 30 he had amassed enough wealth to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle in perpetuity. Since then, Bryce has become an advisor and mentor to thousands wishing to escape the horrible fate of society's mediocrity and embrace true richness.

Bury My Heart at Conference Room B harnesses the awe-inspiring insights of Slap's life-changing management workshops. The book is a powerful tool for creating emotional commitment in managers. That means unchecked, unvarnished devotion to the company.

Entdecken Sie die grundlegenden Prinzipien der Verhandlung, erkunden Sie spezifische Strategien für verschiedene Szenarien und vertiefen Sie Ihr Verständnis anhand von Fallstudien, die wichtige Konzepte veranschaulichen. Mit einem ethischen Ansatz und einem Fokus auf den Aufbau solider Beziehungen lernen Sie, Macht, Einfluss und Empathie verantwortungsbewusst anzuwenden. Darüber hinaus erfahren Sie, wie Technologie die Zukunft der Verhandlungen gestaltet und wie Sie sich an aufkommende Trends anpassen können.

David's trials and tribulations will deliver valuable insight on how to leave your corporate job and how to navigate your own business once you take the leap. Drawing from inspirational figures like Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, and Richard Branson, this audiobook will expand what you considered to be possible and encourage you to reach your full potential.

This book aims to serve as somewhat of a biography-to-date of the incredible entrepreneur Elon Musk. Elon is well known for his ventures with Tesla Motors, and also with SpaceX, but he has been involved in many other businesses as you will soon find out. From this audiobook, you will learn about Elon's childhood, his time in college, his early experiences with business, the different companies he has launched or invested in, and much more! Hopefully this audiobook can inspire you through the telling of Elon Musk's story.

Racial Opportunity Cost turns critical attention to the specific challenges faced by high-achieving students of color and gives educators a framework for recognizing and addressing these issues. Terah Venzant Chambers roots her discussion in the concept of racial opportunity cost, using a term borrowed from economics to refer to the obstacles faced and tradeoffs made by Black and Latinx students on the path to academic success.

Francesco Clark was a 24-year-old with a bright future when he went to the Hamptons for the weekend. A nocturnal dive into the pool's shallow end changed everything. Paralyzed from the neck down, doctors announced that he'd never move from his bed or breathe without assistance. But Francesco fought back....

Elоn Reeve Musk iѕ аn American entrepreneur, invеntоr, аnd invеѕtоr. He iѕ bеѕt knоwn fоr his rоlе аѕ CEO оf еlесtriс-саr mаnufасturеr Tеѕlа Mоtоrѕ, and as cofounder of online money trаnѕfеr system PауPаl аnd оf соmmеrсiаl ѕрасе program SрасеX. Besides thеѕе, hе hаѕ participated in a numbеr оf оthеr business ventures, inсluding OреnAI, Nеurаlink, SolarCity, and mоrе. Muѕk wаѕ born in Sоuth Africa, whеrе he ѕреnt his childhood аnd аdоlеѕсеnсе.

يعد يو من هونغ أستاذا لأكثر من ٧۰% من الصينيين الذين يدرسون بالخارج، وخلال مسيرة إخفاقاته وإنجازاته حاز على العديد من الألقاب مثل "رجل الأعمال الذى يضئ كالمنارة"، "رجل الأعمال البطل"، "المبتدئ فى الحياة"،"أغنى مدرس فى الصين"، وغيرها من الألقاب العديدة، ولكن وراء كل هذه الأوسمة والتقديرات، ترى من يو الحقيقي؟

قبل أقل من عشرين عاما لم يتخيل مدرس اللغة الإنجليزية بمعهد التكنولوجيا فى مدينة هانغتشو الصينية أنه بعد عشرين عاما سيكون أشهر شخص صينى فى العالم وأنه سيغير مفاهيم التجارة الدولية ويقلب كل الموازين، ما يون مؤسس موقع علي بابا الشهير الذي يعد أكبر موقع للتجارة فى العالم والذى أدرجت شركته فى البورصة نيويورك العام الماضي هو الآن أغنى شخص فى الصين وهو المحرك بروحه وفكره العديد من النجاحات التى حققها اقتصاد الصين، فى هذا الكتاب يحكى ما يون عن قصة صعوده. هو كتاب يحكي تجربة نجاح حية كان رأس مالها الوحيد هو الحلم والمثابرة.

Are you ready to hit the open road and turn your passion for driving into a successful career? Whether you're a seasoned driver or just starting out, Steer Your Career offers the insider knowledge and practical advice you need to thrive in the trucking industry. With over 30 years behind the wheel, I’ve seen it all from the toughest routes to the smartest safety practices and the most lucrative opportunities in the business.

Introducing the only ADHD parenting guide you need to go from feeling frustrated and overwhelmed to being confident and in control. Another day, another meltdown. Unfinished homework, sudden changes, or uncomfortable socks—the emotional fallout is familiar. How often do you retreat for patience, only to feel guilty? Do you question if you're doing enough? Wish for a "normal" parenting experience? You're not alone.

When people think of Richard Branson, most would likely think of the Virgin group or think of Virgin Airlines. This book will inform you that, without a doubt, the man and the brand are totally unlike each other, and that the man behind the brand is really a highly empathic person. Discover more about the man behind the brand....

Imagine a future where your child not only manages their ADHD but thrives, both in personal and social settings. This book empowers you with proven strategies to make life considerably easier from day one. Let your family’s journey with ADHD become one of understanding, growth, and connection.