Loss Career

Permission to Fly tells the true story of boy born into a kind and happy family who grows to realize the executive world his father inhabits may not be his destiny. Thanks to his remarkable mother, Layng is given "permission to fly" early on. Armed with optimism, curiosity, creativity, determination and a wry sense of humor, he begins his amazing journey of many painful-but-educational steps and missteps.

Managing and protecting a company’s brand is one of the most important jobs of the chief marketing officer, the chief executive officer, and the board. It used to be that marketers’ greatest challenge was convincing a consumer to try their product and encourage brand loyalty, but the challenges facing brands have gotten far more complex, and the stakes have grown higher when marketing in the current era of fake news. Leaders must now address a highly polarized marketplace.

Twenty-one years after its incorporation and 16 years after its stock peak, Yahoo sold for 96% less than its value on January 3, 2000, when it had closed at an all-time high of $118.75 per share, resulting in a market capitalization of $120 billion. Wall Street valued Yahoo!, at that time in business less than six years, higher than it did Disney, News Corporation, and Comcast combined. Yahoo!'s story is one of missed strategies, failed opportunities, and poor execution.

Owen Devon used to have a pretty good life. At least until a few months ago, when disaster struck his family. Now his grades are plunging and his life is spiraling out of control. To make matters worse, he's just been tagged for vandalism - and to repay the damage, he's being put to work for the crusty old owner of the local diner. But there's a lot about the old man that Owen doesn't know - and in this diner's cramped little kitchen, he's going to learn a lot more than how to cook an excellent meal....

BAD (Begin Again Differently) helps those who are not quite ready to give up on their dream of serving the community to use the power of motivating oneself to get back on the right track. BAD (Begin Again Differently) is an inspiring guide to starting over again after suffering a major loss. Claudette Yarbrough empowers listeners to use the Seven Smart Processes that led her to “restart” her nonprofit after she lost her annual $4 million contract after 18 years. Claudette teaches listeners how to make a comeback when they acknowledge and embrace their failure.

This book explains why the author chose to abandon his life's work and close his gym forever. It came from the realization that the issues causing most people to seek health and fitness advice are never resolved with the minutiae of programs, routines, rules, diets, or weight loss, because those issues are internal struggles first. The only lasting resolution is an optimized spirit. A Mild Case of Dead contains stories from years of fitness coaching and owning a health club that reveal the empty promise of time spent in the gym and counting calories.

Taking the Cape Off shares Fire Chief Pat Kenny's journey to overcome his perceived failure as a leader in his most cherished duty, that of being a protector. His "Cape" failed to protect his 20-year-old son Sean from dying by suicide after a lifelong battle with mental illness. His anguish was complicated by his role as the leader of a fire department.

An unimaginable tragedy suddenly and unexpectedly placed Jim Rafferty in a demanding volunteer leadership role as scoutmaster of a local Boy Scout troop. The story of how that shattered organization picked up the pieces and not only survived but thrived forms the basis of Leader by Accident. Just as suddenly let go a few years later from the job he’d held for more than two decades, Jim came to realize that the challenges and lessons he’d encountered as a youth leader had applications far beyond scouting.

In this true story of love, loss, and unimaginable tragedy, Lauren’s mother guides you on a raw journey into her daughter’s life. Despite Lauren’s many challenges, she radiates joy and positivity and encapsulates it in a bracelet. Her inspiring story reminds us to live our best lives, no matter what obstacles we face. This tribute from a mother to her daughter will touch your heart, bring you to tears, and remind you that life is precious. It shows us that even after the darkest nights, there is a light that shines with everlasting love.

Is dietetics my calling? How do I become a registered dietitian? How do you get an internship, and pass the RD exam? If you want to know the answer to any of these questions, this audiobook is for you. Fifty Tips to Know About Becoming a Registered Dietitian offers the real and raw step-by-step experience of becoming a dietitian. With this listen, you’ll discover the secrets to pursuing your RD, with the ease that isn’t taught inside the classroom. By the time you finish this audiobook, you will be able to become a registered dietitian with confidence and resilience.

Life is not a straight line and grief is not linear! This book is a story of a personal journey of loss, grief, and pain. It is also a story of healing and growth. It aims to give hope to those experiencing loss and grief and to let each one know that they are not alone on this journey.

The path to your best opportunity is not a straight line - there are many twists and turns, ups and downs. The Walker family story is an inspiring and candid journey from rural farming to manufacturing and the lessons learned along the way. The founder’s son, Bob Walker, shows how faith in God and godly wisdom provide a sure foundation for starting and operating a successful business - along with courage, the willingness to take risks, and a tenacious dream to remain independent.

Dealing with loss is one of our most difficult challenges. The loss of possessions, social status, a loved one, or even the imminent loss of your own life can be difficult to deal with. Until we change our self image and our image of the world, our emotions and ego defense mechanisms can burden us and prevent us from what we really need to do.