Building Relationships

Discover the key to a lasting and fulfilling marriage through the transformative lens of equality. In this insightful and practical guide, Charles O. Brown delves into the principles of mutual respect, collaboration, and emotional connection that form the foundation of strong, balanced relationships.

In a society of social media, texting, and ever-evolving technology, it’s easy to forget how to engage in real, face-to-face communication, a critical skill for your future success! As you become more connected to your smartphone and the internet, your ability to connect in person may diminish. But technology doesn’t replace the need for effective communication skills. In fact, successful personal and professional relationships are dependent upon connecting with people face-to-face.

Most people, as adults, never invest in themselves after their high school graduation. They never pick up a book or put any effort into their personal growth or into themselves. But you are different.

Confidence has been scientifically proven to directly affect our happiness. As pressures from society increase, low self-esteem, and social anxiety have become all too common for many amazing people. This phenomenon shows itself in a loss of words, public shyness or an inability to connect with others. Thankfully, confidence is a skill that almost anyone can learn.

Take control of your emotional space and transform your relationships by setting healthy boundaries—no matter how difficult saying "no" might feel. If you're overwhelmed by others' demands, struggling to assert your needs without guilt, or fearing conflict in relationships, you're not alone. Many teens face these challenges, especially during life transitions or dealing with toxic dynamics.

It can sometimes feel like change is impossible. When you're overwhelmed by anxiety, toxic friendships, pressure from parents, and all the other demands of life, you might think that life is always going to be this way. But that isn't the case.

Perfunctory efforts to show investment in a business relationship don't cut it anymore. Business professionals working across national and cultural boundaries need to form authentic relationships that drive rapport, camaraderie, and optimal team performance—and Forging Bonds in a Global Workforce provides the most thorough and practical approach to date on this issue. Renowned academics in the field of intercultural relationship-building Andy Molinsky and Melissa Hahn deliver an easy-to-understand approach to help you supercharge your global relationship-building skills.

The path to self-healing starts with a conscious change of thought, followed by consistent action. How do we do it? It’s much easier to do than you think. We live in an age filled with toxins, negativity, and a never-ending barrage of stress. How do we live a cleaner life so our health can be at its best? Believe it or not, the process starts with a mental cleaning. We can eat organic fruits and vegetables, and live in a clean environment all we want, but unless we choose to keep our minds running smoothly, our bodies won’t follow suit.

Dating, for anyone, is like entering an explosive field but remaining hopeful because love is a beautiful thing. However, for non-binary partners, the obstacles can be more complex and overwhelming. From dealing with misgendering based on appearance, tackling traditional gender norms, and staying true to your sense of self in the relationship, it can look like the odds are stacked against you.

Have economists neglected trust? The economy is fundamentally a network of relationships built on mutual expectations. More than that, trust is the glue that holds civilization together. Every time we interact with another person - to make a purchase, work on a project, or share a living space - we rely on trust. Institutions and relationships function because people place confidence in them. Benjamin Ho reveals the surprising importance of trust to how we understand our day-to-day economic lives.

Being an empath or a highly sensitive person in a world filled with chaos can be a hard undertaking, but with the correct knowledge and tools, you will be able to turn your sensitivity into your very own super power!

You might be surprised to know how many adults pick up their heads one day and ask themselves, “how did I end up here?” Merie Weismiller Wallace, a still photographer who has worked on some of Hollywood’s most interesting films, reveals things she learned and ideas she discovered that allowed her to create a uniquely wonderful life. It all started when Merie was failing in junior high, then imagined exactly what she would prefer—and through an odd combination of events and persistence, she found her dreams and aspirations coming true.

In today’s modern world, many of us are constantly preoccupied with work deadlines, social demands, social media, and life in general. We become so engorged in our menial day-to-day activities that we forget what truly matters - our mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. Without these three key building blocks to life, everything else around us takes the strain, including our personal and professional relationships.

Unlock the secret to effortless conversations with 'How to Talk to Anyone: The Introvert’s Guide to Overcoming Social Anxiety, Mastering Small Talk, & Building Meaningful Relationships'. This isn’t just a book; it’s your passport to a world where every interaction becomes an opportunity to sparkle and shine, even if the thought of small talk currently sends shivers down your spine. Embark on a journey that transforms the dread of networking into the joy of meaningful connections.

God did not promise us an easy life. We are all bound to experience a heavy blow from time to time. But through it all, God provides us comfort and a guide in the form of Wisdom that is more real than we initially imagined.

Unlock the Path to True Wealth: Become the Person You Were Meant to Be. Break free and build a balanced, harmonious, and purposeful life. This book is for YOU if you want to redefine success on your terms and live authentically.

Give your tween the tools they need to thrive. Download this audiobook to help them grow with confidence and make great connections with others.

“Discovering Happiness Again” by Edward Zajac offers an in-depth exploration of the spiritual and Christian practices that unlock true, deep-seated joy in your life. Zajac illustrates these life-changing truths through the captivating emotional life-and-death journey of his mother, Maria Zajac, a Holocaust survivor who discovered how to have enduring happiness and an intimate relationship with God during her four years of imprisonment in a German Nazi Camp during World War 2.

Anxiety is something that can affect us all. It can strike when we least expect it to and when it does it can have a devastating effect, especially on our closest bonds. Dealing with anxiety isn’t easy, because it is a complex set of emotions that can be triggered by quite small events. But the good news is that there is help available if you know where to look for it.

2024 has been a year of forging Kingdom Relationships that will exponentially impact the worlds in which we live on a global scale.