There are moments in our lives when we have to make both big and little choices that have long-lasting consequences. These are moments when someone-supernatural or mortal-talks to us directly or through circumstances and gives us insight. We need to pay attention to these moments that matter because they are profound and potentially life-altering.

The New York Times bestselling authors of Switch and Made to Stick explore why certain brief experiences can jolt us and elevate us and change us—and how we can learn to create such extraordinary moments in our life and work. While human lives are endlessly variable, our most memorable positive moments are dominated by four elements: elevation, insight, pride, and connection. If we embrace these elements, we can conjure more moments that matter. What if a teacher could design a lesson that he knew his students would remember twenty years later? What if a manager knew how to create an experience that would delight customers? What if you had a better sense of how to create memories that matter for your children? This book delves into some fascinating mysteries of experience: Why we tend to remember the best or worst moment of an experience, as well as the last moment, and forget the rest. Why “we feel most comfortable when things are certain, but we feel most alive when they’re not.” And why our most cherished memories are clustered into a brief period during our youth. Readers discover how brief experiences can change lives, such as the experiment in which two strangers meet in a room, and forty-five minutes later, they leave as best friends. (What happens in that time?) Or the tale of the world’s youngest female billionaire, who credits her resilience to something her father asked the family at the dinner table. (What was that simple question?) Many of the defining moments in our lives are the result of accident or luck—but why would we leave our most meaningful, memorable moments to chance when we can create them? The Power of Moments shows us how to be the author of richer experiences.

Encouragement and Enlightenment for the Caregiver Moments that Matter is a roadmap for caregivers and their loved ones with memory loss Experience the Journey: - Gain knowledge of memory loss and dementia - Discover how to create significant moments for you and your loved one - Learn and apply down-to-earth cognitive deficit tools and memory techniques - Realize the value of true-to-life examples while facing the challenging roles of caregivers and their loved ones - Consider a multitude of age-appropriate and ability-appropriate activities The caregiver's task is not an easy one; confusion, frustration, heartbreak, and behavioral issues will present roadblocks each and every day. However, there are ways to enhance the quality of life for those who suffer with memory loss and dementia. Moments that Matter offers unique and intentional activities that will result in moments of joy for everyone traveling this challenging pathway. "This is a must-have reference guide for those entrusted with the care of their loved ones with cognitive deficits. Its step-by-step approach for making special moments is an excellent source for anyone desiring to finish well in life." - Dr. Joanne Studer, Licensed Psychologist and memory specialist

Who can’t remember the delight of building a fort of cozy caverns with quilts and blankets on a cold wintry day as a child? The anticipation of a visit from the tooth fairy in the night still brings squeals of excitement from children today. For generations, children have imagined themselves flying high above their schoolyards while friends gaze up in amazement. This collection of more than fifty whimsical poems was written for children, though parents and even grandparents will enjoy reading side by side with them. They will discover together many shared experiences of childhood—and be inspired to turn more of these moments into memories! So many simple everyday happenings are all around and right in front of us. These can become moments that matter, to be recognized and appreciated—if we pause long enough in our busy lives to notice them.

World-renowned author Catherine Marshall has created numerous "moments that matter" for readers of such bestselling novels as Christy. Now, through newly released and journal entries never before made public, Catherine Marshall shares inspirational thoughts for each day of the year based on her real-life journey of faith. In this richly designed gift book, you'll quickly fall in love with the practical wit and warm wisdom of one of the best-selling authors of all time as she shares her insights into what really matters in life.

Throughout the history of business employees had to adapt to managers and managers had to adapt to organizations. In the future this is reversed with managers and organizations adapting to employees. This means that in order to succeed and thrive organizations must rethink and challenge everything they know about work. The demographics of employees are changing and so are employee expectations, values, attitudes, and styles of working. Conventional management models must be replaced with leadership approaches adapted to the future employee. Organizations must also rethink their traditional structure, how they empower employees, and what they need to do to remain competitive in a rapidly changing world. This is a book about how employees of the future will work, how managers will lead, and what organizations of the future will look like. The Future of Work will help you: Stay ahead of the competition Create better leaders Tap into the freelancer economy Attract and retain top talent Rethink management Structure effective teams Embrace flexible work environments Adapt to the changing workforce Build the organization of the future And more The book features uncommon examples and easy to understand concepts which will challenge and inspire you to work differently.

No matter what your title or place on the organization chart, you have the potential to be a leader—or more precisely, the potential to exercise leadership in the moments that matter most. Leadership is not a job title or position, but rather an action. In certain moments and situations, anyone can rise to the occasion to act as a leader—gaining respect, confidence, and ultimately greater success in the organization. But how can you recognize these moments where leadership is required, and then know what to do? Step Up explains six critical "leadership moments"—everyday instances when you have a choice to shine or let opportunity pass you by. Based on their own research and extensive client work, Evans and Foster identify six regularly occurring moments and help you understand how to act wisely and decisively when those moments arise, showing how to: Get Angry, Not Stupid Avoid Terminal Politeness Decide Already Act When You are the Problem Leverage Pessimism Reverse Momentum Anyone can take advantage of opportunities to act as a leader when the time is right—and reap the rewards. Step Up is a guide to exercising leadership when it matters most, boosting your personal impact and effectiveness, and making a real difference.