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  The Theory Of The Kingdom - A...

  Andrew A. Root

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  This original monograph presents a comprehensive theory regarding the economy of the kingdom of God. The theory and associated model will help individuals make better choices. The research integrates fundamentals of the temporal real economy, and the permanent economy of the kingdom of God, to present a unified model of human agency. According to the model, effective agents are salt and light in the real economy, arresting corruption and revealing the truth. Effective agency produces life, peace and growth. Individual and organizational practices that arrest corruption and reveal truth can resolve longstanding economic grievances.  
  The list of spiritual credence goods individuals may receive is extensive and include commonly known virtues such as humility, patience and hope. Spiritual goods are allocated based on the owner-agent relationship. The quantity of goods the owner supplies is in proportion to an individual's sacrificial offering of time and money. Spiritual goods are stored as heart capital. In a process analogous to the real economy, heart labor applied to heart capital produces desirable outputs. The owner relates to his agents through a heart-inscribed behavioral contract. The owner generally intervenes in the real economy by communicating with agents rather by restricting choice. Prior studies across economics, finance and sociology prove the efficiency of behavioral contracts and communication over restricted choice.  
  Herein researchers will find new testable propositions, and practitioners will find new ideas and practices to live better, more consequential lives. Examples of practical applications include methods of resolving group level bias and understanding the purpose of life's difficulties.  
  Reference: Root, A. (2024). The theory of the kingdom: A unified model of human agency. Vernon Press.Audio

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  How to Avoid Trouble with the...

  Kristine Stevenson, EA

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  If you are self-employed, part of the gig economy, or work as an independent contractor, this is the book for you. Avoid trouble with the IRS! Many (newly) self-employed people are confused about what self-employment tax is, if it applies to them, or how and when it's supposed to be paid. If that's you, this is the book you need. It's free from IRS jargon and complicated tax stuff. Inside are practical steps written in plain English with real-life client stories, plus examples of what to do and what not to do. The 10 tax tips inside have been tested by thousands and they work. Readers and reviewers consistently comment, "I wish I knew this when I started my business."  This stuff isn't taught in business schools, and few are going to take the time to read it in IRS publications. Kristine Stevenson, EA is a Personal Finance Coach and IRS Enrolled Agent. She spent years working at the IRS learning the inside systems and talking directly with thousands of angry, scared and confused self-employed people helping them understand 'what went wrong' with their taxes. In addition, she is the radio host of "Dollars & $ense" with Kristine, a weekly on-air radio program based in Central Texas where she takes live calls from her listeners and talks about tax and personal finance issues.  Kristine specializes in personal and small business coaching, plus her work in the tax resolution industry negotiating tax debt settlements with the IRS.  If you are self-employed, and want to avoid trouble with the IRS, this is the book for you. This book gives you the rock-bottom basics of the tax information you need to know and have. By following the simple tax tips described inside, you can save yourself thousands of dollars in tax and penalties and avoid many sleepless nights.

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  The Power of People Skills - How...

  Trevor Throness

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  "The Power of People Skills is the eye-opening, invaluable, definitive guide to achieving success in your organization. Excellent!" —Marshall GoldsmithPeople are the problem. They're always the problem. If a business person goes home frustrated, if they talk with their significant other about it, if they lay awake at night stewing about it, inevitably the problem is some person at work—a colleague, subordinate, or boss.Handling people issues is every leader's major headache. It's what takes up the majority of their time and—more important—the bulk of their head space. Every leader can and must develop this most important of all management skills.The Power of People Skills will teach you that there's one primary difference between a great culture and a poor one: a great culture insists on having star players in every key seat, and a poor culture tolerates under performers. In this powerful book, you will learn how to: Make the people decisions that can double your results, relieve your stress, and cause team morale to soar.Attract and retain the very best talent.Deal with difficult people problems in an objective and kind way.Overcome the reluctance we all share to confront under performers.Permanently solve the problems causing most of your stress.

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  Living Lagom - A Swedish Guide...

  Maya Thoresen

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  If you’ve always wanted a balanced lifestyle but have no idea how to get started, then keep reading… 
  Are you irritated by a world where the only options are “more please,” or “too much?” 
  Have you tried limiting this, adding that, and trying to find a balance point, but that perfect place seems out of reach? Do you finally want to say goodbye to excessiveness and discover that Goldilocks sensation of “just right?” 
  If so, then you’ve come to the right place. 
  You see, Lagom- the Swedish sensation of satisfaction- doesn’t have to be a difficult state to achieve. Even if you’ve considered throwing all of your belongings out and starting all over again, Lagom easier than you think. 
  Across the internet, journalists and bloggers alike have been touting lagom as a way to successfully balance life, work, and family. Even Forbes.com highlighted the practice of embracing wellbeing with mental balance, which means you can get peace of mind without sacrificing your sanity! 
  Here’s just a tiny fraction of what you’ll discover: 
  •The basics of lagom, and how to think in a “just right” way 
  •Why accepting things the way they are now is keeping you from finding your mental balance–And what to do instead 
  •How to have a lagom lifestyle now- without having to start from scratch 
  •Silly myths your brain tells you about what you need to survive- and how to recycle the excess everything in your life 
  •How to save the planet with just a few simple lagom changes 
  •A cool closet cleaning trick used by celebrities the world over to achieve “lagom style” 
  •The biggest mistakes people make in trying to simplify their lives - and how to slowly transition your lifestyle without complete disruption 
  •The seasonal tips and pointers to help you on your lagom journey...and much, much more!

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  Accountability the Sandler Way

  Hamish Knox

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  For most salespeople, "accountability" is a terrifying word. It usually conjures up images of micromanagers controlling their employees' every move. It may even trigger memories of doing punishment laps, push-ups or other hated chores because we failed to live up to an ambiguous standard. 
   
   
   
  In Accountability The Sandler Way, Hamish Knox shows how sales managers can create an accountability-driven work culture for their teams and themselves . . . by investing just twenty minutes a week in the classic Sandler sales and management principles. Sandler clients—both managers and salespeople—discover that sustainable success in the world of sales comes from being accountable to specific, measurable actions. For listeners of this audiobook, "accountability" means something very different than what it means for others. It means creating clarity for yourself and your employees around goals (yours and theirs), the path to achieve those goals (yours and theirs) and the consequences triggered by failing to stick to the path. Don't get nervous—no one's going to have to do any punishment laps! Accountability The Sandler Way gives you all the tools you need to implement a sustainable accountability program for yourself and your team . . . even when time is tight.

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  All In - How Obsessive Leaders...

  Robert Bruce Shaw

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  Extraordinary leaders share a passionate commitment to achieving their vision that borders and sometimes crosses the line into obsession. All In shows why obsession, if properly focused and managed, is both necessary and productive. 
  Advances in any endeavor almost always depend on a small group of individuals who are completely consumed by the goal they're pursuing. When these leaders and teams are successful, everyone benefits from their obsessive nature. 
  This book?explores the three obsessions underlying the achievements of the greatest leaders: delighting customers, building great products, and creating an enduring company. Author Robert Bruce Shaw takes you inside the success stories of iconic leaders and shows the upside of obsession plus the practices that support it, including Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Elon Musk of Tesla, and Steve Jobs of Apple. 
  In All In, Shaw teaches you why:Amazon's first principle is customer obsession and the behaviors that sustain it as the firm becomes one of the largest in the world.Tesla puts products at the center of everything it does and the leadership approach that created a revolutionary electric car.Steve Jobs' greatest creation was not the Mac or iPhone but Apple the company. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ????  
  Shaw also provides insight into the dark side of obsession and its destructive potential - as vividly illustrated in his case study of Uber's aggressive pursuit of growth during the tenure of CEO Travis Kalanick. 
  Appealing to any reader of entrepreneurial biographies, All In shows individuals, teams and organizations how to manage obsession's downsides while realizing the benefits of relentlessly seeking to create something that truly matters.

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