A new message of love, hope and compassion which will lead you to a happier, more fulfilled life In answer to a prayer of kindness John Brock is reunited with his grandfather, Papa—a man who will change your life. Through a series of visits with John, this kind old man delivers ten powerful messages designed to help people Aim A Little Higher. Though apart for over twenty years since Papa’s death, the two men are bound by a common heritage. Papa teaches John about his tender messages designed to help people enjoy happier, more fulfilled lives. In a complex world filled with frustration, despair and broken dreams, John vows to deliver Papa’s precious new message. Read them, share them, treasure them—Now you have ten simple, yet effective principles designed to point you and your family toward a happier tomorrow.

2020 Book Excellence, Finalist and Reader's Favorite 5-Star-Seal A near-death experience at the age of eight would be only the first challenge Haifa Blanchard would face, and over time, she learned we all have two choices: We can wallow in negative emotions or we can rise above them. In Aim Higher, Haifa reveals the challenging life events that led her to rock bottom, the inward journey that she embarked on to rebuild her faith and life, and the meaningful lessons she learned along the way. Join the author as she shares how we can all take control of our lives to achieve success.

Two veterans of urban education provide a powerful model for urban school transformation based on a leadership approach consisting of affirmation, inspiration, and mediation (AIM). This practical guide includes examples of successful practices and activities to help your leadership team produce its own roadmap for change.

It's the common habit shared by many successful people throughout history. It's responsible for unlocking limitless creativity and influence. It's known to reduce stress, improve decision-making skills, and make you a better leader. What is it? Reading. And it's the single best thing you can do to improve yourself professionally. Reading more and better books creates opportunities for you to learn new skills, rise above your competition, and build a successful career. In Read to Lead you'll learn - why you need to read like your career depends on it - the five science-backed reasons reading will help you build your career - how to absorb a book into your bloodstream - a technique that can double (or triple!) your reading speed - tips on creating a lifetime reading habit - and more If you want to lead a more satisfied life, have more intelligent conversations, and broaden your mind, you need to read to lead!