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The introverted leader : building on your quiet strength / by Kahnweiler, Jennifer B.,author.(CARDINAL)471579;

Includes bibliographical references and index."50% of the U.S. population aged 40 and older test out to be introverts, as do 40% of top executives. Jennifer Kahnweiler's The Introverted Leader was one of the first books to offer this staggeringly large audience the tools to effectively lead with this common disposition. In our outgoing, type A business culture, introverts can feel excluded, overlooked, or misunderstood, their reticence mistaken for reluctance, arrogance, or even lack of intelligence. But Jennifer Kahnweiler shows that not only can introversion be managed, it can even be a source of strength in the workplace. This second edition is thoroughly revised with two new chapters and has increased attention to diversity and unconscious bias in organizations. Diversity of styles and temperaments, in addition to more traditional aspects of diversity like race and gender, are increasingly important to companies. This book still remains a highly practical leadership guide for introverts"--"A second, revised and updated edition from Berrett-Koehler's best selling author, this new book tackles the complexities of introverted leadership, while providing tools, tips and quizzes to help introverts be the best leaders they can be"--

Subjects: Leadership.; Introverts.; Interpersonal communication.;

Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4

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Africa and the Africans in the nineteenth century : a turbulent history / by Coquery-Vidrovitch, Catherine.(CARDINAL)711198; Baker, Mary,trans.(CARDINAL)651294;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-292) and index.People and their environment : Africa's climate and demography. The perils of rainfall variations ; Population growth and decline ; The ecology of health ; Greater demographic disparities ; Greater mobility ; The inflow of foreigners ; A harsh environment -- Political and warlike Islam : the Maghreb and West Africa before the colonial conquest. The Maghreb before the conquest ; The western Sudan at the turn of the nineteenth century ; A major focus : trans-Saharan trade ; Jihad and the religious Islam of conquest ; Adrift under western pressure : Samori -- Political and merchant Islam : East Africa. Modernity as an option : Egypt ; At the crossroads of worlds : Ethiopia ; Old-style colonization : Zanzibar ; In the margins between worlds : Rabīh -- Animism's resistance, openness and introversion : central-western Africa. The reformism of the coastal empires ; The peoples of the interior -- The meeting of cultures : Southern Africa. Upheaval at the beginning of the nineteenth century ; Shaka and the Zulu revolution : revision of an analysis ; Lesotho : colonized bastion ; The English, the Africans, and the Boers : the genesis of segregation -- Colonial intervention. The beginnings of colonial imperialism in sub-Saharan Africa ; The genesis of colonial government ; The end of colonial conquests ; Resistance ; Algeria, from revolt to colonization -- The century's innovations. Slavery : a mode of production that had become dominant ; Christianity : the missionary factor in changing mentalities ; Economic and social changes : systems of production and lifestyles ; New social players : gender relations, urbanization ; Culture and the arts."Most histories seek to understand modern Africa as a troubled outcome of nineteenth century European colonialism, but that is only a small part of the story. In this celebrated book, beautifully translated from the French edition, the history of Africa in the nineteenth century unfolds from the perspective of Africans themselves rather than the European powers. It was above all a time of tremendous internal change on the African continent. Great jihads of Muslim conquest and conversion swept over west Africa. In the interior, warlords competed to control the internal slave trade. In the east, the sultanate of Zanzibar extended its reach via coastal and interior trade routes. In the north, Egypt began to modernize while Algeria was colonized. In the south, a series of forced migrations accelerated, spurred by the progression of white settlement. Through much of the century African societies assimilated and adapted to the changes generated by these diverse forces. In the end, the West's technological advantage prevailed and most of Africa fell under European control and lost its independence. Yet only by taking into account the rich complexity of this tumultuous past can we fully understand modern Africa from the colonial period to independence and the difficulties of today" -- Publisher's description.

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My father before me : a memoir / by Forhan, Chris,1959-author.(CARDINAL)655596;

"The fifth of eight children, Chris Forhan was born into a family of silence. His mother and father often sat in the same room but exchanged no words. He and his siblings learned, without being told, that certain thoughts and feelings were not to be shared. On the evenings his father didn't come home, the rest of the family would eat dinner without him, his whereabouts unknown, his absence pronounced but unspoken. And on a cold night just before Christmas 1973, long after dinner, the rest of the family asleep, Forhan's father killed himself in the garage--a new silence. Forty years later, Chris speaks into the quiet his father left behind, digging into his family's past and finding within each generation the same abandonment, loss, and silence in which he was raised. Like Ian Frazier in Family or Philip Roth in American Pastoral, Forhan shows his family as both a part and a product of its time. My Father Before Me is a family history, an investigation into a death, and a stirring portrait of an Irish Catholic childhood, all set against a backdrop of America from the Great Depression to Elvis Costello. Lucidly and unflinchingly, Forhan attempts to understand his father and ultimately himself in order to avoid passing his family's silence on to his children. To separate this silence from the introversion that inspires him as a writer, he courageously confronts it, telling the story that his family will not tell, and piecing together the fragments of the life that his father chose to leave"--Provided by publisher.Part I: A father's son -- Part II: Asleep at the post -- Part III: Empty plate -- Part IV: A voice in the air -- Part V: Silence and song.

Subjects: Autobiographies.; Forhan, Chris, 1959-; Forhan, Chris, 1959-; Poets, American; Fathers and sons; Fathers; Suicide; Irish Americans; Catholics; Dysfunctional families; Silence; Fathers.;

Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5

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You're not listening : what you're missing and why it matters / by Murphy, Kate(Journalist),author.(CARDINAL)814703;

Includes bibliographical references and index.The lost art of listening -- that syncing feeling: the neuroscience of listening -- listening to your curiosity: what we can learn from toddlers -- I know what you're going to say: assumptions as earplugs -- the tone-deaf response: why people would rather talk to their dog -- talking like a tortoise, thinking like a hare: the speech-thought differential -- listening to opposing views: why it feels like being chased by a bear -- focusing on what's important: listening in the age of big data -- improvisational listening: a funny thing happened on the way to work -- conversational sensitivity: what terry gross, LBJ, and con men have in common -- listening to yourself: the voluble inner voice -- supporting, not shifting, the conversation -- hammers, anvils, and stirrups: turning sound waves into brain waves -- addicted to distraction -- what words conceal and silences reveal -- the morality of listening: why gossip is good for you -- when to stop listening."An essential book for our times. How well we listen determines how we love, learn, and connect with one another, and in this moment when we need to hear and be heard more than ever, this thought-provoking and engaging book shows us how." -Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone At work, we're taught to lead the conversation. On social media, we shape our personal narratives. At parties, we talk over one another. So do our politicians. We're not listening. And no one is listening to us. Despite living in a world where technology allows constant digital communication and opportunities to connect, it seems no one is really listening or even knows how. And it's making us lonelier, more isolated, and less tolerant than ever before. A listener by trade, New York Times contributor Kate Murphy wanted to know how we got here. In this always illuminating and often humorous deep dive, Murphy explains why we're not listening, what it's doing to us, and how we can reverse the trend. She makes accessible the psychology, neuroscience, and sociology of listening while also introducing us to some of the best listeners out there (including a CIA agent, focus group moderator, bartender, radio producer, and top furniture salesman). Equal parts cutting expose, rousing call to action, and practical advice, You're Not Listening is to listening what Susan Cain's Quiet was to introversion. It's time to stop talking and start listening"--

Subjects: Listening.; Interpersonal communication.;

Available copies: 22 / Total copies: 33

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The gifted teen survival guide : smart, sharp, and ready for (almost) anything / by Galbraith, Judy,author.(CARDINAL)523584; Delisle, James R.,1953-author.(CARDINAL)733070;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Giftedness 101 -- Intelligence design -- Whoa, that's intense -- How to shape a gifted brain -- Taking charge of your life -- Making school work for you -- College, careers, and beyond -- Social smarts, relationship realities -- On being gifted... and a teenager."Meet the social, emotional, and educational needs of gifted students with the fifth edition of this classic bestseller. Support the social, emotional, and educational needs of gifted students with the fifth edition of The Gifted Teen Survival Guide, a one-of-a-kind book full of sage advice to help teens understand themselves, relate well with others, and reach their potential in life. The fifth edition continues to be the ultimate teen guide to thriving in a world that doesn't always support or understand high ability. Based on surveys from more than 1,400 teens, The Gifted Teen Survival Guide covers the topics that gifted teens want and need to know about. Full of surprising facts, cutting-edge research, revealing quizzes and survey results, step-by-step strategies, inspiring quotes and stories, and insightful expert essays, the guide gives readers the tools they need to appreciate their giftedness as an asset and use it to make the most of who they are. The fifth edition has been revised to meet the needs of gifted students today, including: Updated information about changes in education and in society, such as: the thinking about twice-exceptionality and multiple intelligences ; terminology of autism spectrum disorder ; equity in gifted programs and underserved gifted students ; homeschooling ; gender and sexuality ; mental health. New research findings about brain development in gifted teens. A wealth of additional resources including books, publications, associations, programs, websites, and much more. Sections on concepts such as mindfulness, meditation, introversion, and intensities. Exploration into school-related topics, such as online schooling, taking a gap year after high school, going to college, and finding scholarships. Up-to-date guidelines for socializing online and using social media. With more than a quarter million copies in print, The Gifted Teen Survival Guide is essential reading for gifted teens, their parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about smart, talented, curious young people. Part of Self-Help for Teens®. Free Spirit is the leading publisher of learning tools that support teens' social and emotional health"--Provided by publisher."This updated classic is essential reading for gifted teens, their parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone who cares about helping smart, talented, curious young people understand themselves, relate well with others, and reach their potential in a world that doesn't always support or understand high ability"--Ages 11+

Subjects: Gifted children; Gifted teenagers; Young adult literature.;

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