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The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors by Scott Mautz
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Manage yourself internally so you can lead better externally

Award-winning, bestselling author Scott Mautz defines mental strength as the ability to self-regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to achieve exceptional outcomes, despite adversity. It’s the leadership superpower of our times. Mentally strong leaders are confident and in control of themselves and their environment; they have endurance, are disciplined, and external stressors make their decision-making sharper. They’re a safe port in a storm for their team.

The Mentally Strong Leader gives readers a mental exercise plan to become such a leader. Readers will walk away with a menu of over 50 proven tools they can choose from to build a tailored set of habits in six areas that will make them mentally stronger:

Fortitude
Decision-making
Confidence
Goal-focus
Boldness
Messaging

Inspired by Mautz’s hit LinkedIn Learning course, “10 Habits of Mentally Strong People,” his 25 years leading some of Procter & Gamble’s multi-billion-dollar businesses, and over 30 years of studying this topic, The Mentally Strong Leader relies on mental models, data and research, habit-building science, and practical tools and exercises to create enduring understandings for readers. Mautz begins with a compelling explanation of the power of mental strength, and offers a Mental Strength Self-Assessment. He finishes, as he has in his past titles, like Leading from the Middle, and Make it Matter, by providing a Mental Action Plan (MAP) to help readers create their own, tailored practice.
About the author
● Scott Mautz is a popular business-inspirational keynote speaker who talks and trains internationally on leadership/self-

leadership, world-class teams, employee engagement, thriving in change, peak performance, and creating meaning at work

● He’s a former Procter & Gamble senior executive who successfully ran four of the company’s largest multi-billion dollar

businesses all while transforming organizational health scores along the way

● He's a multi award-winning author who's books include: Leading from the Middle, Find the Fire, and Make It Matter

● Scott is Faculty at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business for Executive Education, where he teaches others-oriented

leadership and the secret to sustaining motivation

● He’s been named a “CEO Thought-leader” by The Chief Executives Guild and a "Top 50 Leadership Innovator" by Inc.com,

where he was a top columnist with well over 1 million monthly readers

● Scott’s the CEO of Profound Performance™, a keynote, training, and coaching company that helps you ignite profound

performance

● He’s a frequent guest across national media

Esteban: Love's Irony (The Esteban Book) by Fish Nealman

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Embark on Esteban's captivating journey of resilience and self-discovery in "Love's Irony." From the evocative streets of Las Cruces, where he battles illness and solitude while revitalizing a forgotten church community, to the vibrant city of Kochi in southwest India, Esteban's life takes unexpected turns.

In Kochi, amidst fulfilling duties and encountering fascinating individuals, Esteban discovers an unexpected source of joy. His path intersects with Aja, the head nurse, and their connection defies the conventional boundaries of their roles. However, their burgeoning romance faces challenges, especially as Aja grapples with her identity as a practicing nun. Their complex relationship unfolds within the hospital's corridors, leading to a heart-wrenching separation as Aja prioritizes her faith.

Driven by heartache and divine guidance, Esteban seeks solace in Macau, only to experience the capricious nature of fate. From fleeting triumph to sudden deportation, Esteban's journey through love's irony is a rollercoaster of emotions. Join him as he navigates through life's unpredictable twists, exploring the depths of human connection and the profound irony that accompanies love's journey.

Free and First: Unlocking Your Ultimate Life by Elizabeth Jane







Elizabeth Jane openly shares her transformational journey to encourage us to fully embark on our own, to become the master of our mind and leader of our life.

Elizabeth’s story is interlaced with easy-to-use tools, based on her learnings from her spiritual teachers, and her intense time living in an Indian ashram.

Elizabeth’s emerging intuitive art and poetry emanate their own healing energy and are cleverly interwoven to reinforce the wisdom of her words.

A must-read for anyone wanting to embrace the best of what life has to offer.

“This is a deeply personal story in which the author shares her journey of self-discovery. This book enables readers to identify the subconscious factors that influence their everyday perceptions of themselves and how these factors, in turn, affect their lives. Throughout the book, the author highlights negative influences which impact on self-worth, the importance of being true to oneself, and acknowledging one’s needs and emotions. She also provides many techniques and additional resources to help the reader better understand their innermost thoughts and help them move forward to achieve an ‘ultimate life’. The book also includes a number of original poems and artworks which the author has created during her continuing journey.”
About the author
Elizabeth Jane is a painter, poet, writer and author.

She has four adult children and lives in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Elizabeth graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce and later qualified as a primary school teacher. She now directs her focus towards her creative talents, through which she hopes to inspire others to live their best life.

An eternal optimist, believing obstacles to be opportunities, Elizabeth has always enjoyed uplifting people. Just recently she has found her true joy in creating, whether with interior or landscape design, painting, poetry or writing. She believes that creative therapy is the best way to unlock your joy and true potential, to live your best life.

Bragg Live Foods CEO Discusses Earth Day and Healthy Living
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About the Guest(s):
Linda Boardman is the CEO of Bragg Live Foods. She has a degree from Harvard University and began her career with Ocean Spray cranberries. Linda has a long history in the food industry, including working at Whole Foods Market and Applegate Farms. She is passionate about the natural food space and is committed to promoting healthy living through Bragg's products.

Episode Summary:
Welcome to The Chris Voss Show, where host Chris Voss interviews CEOs, authors, thought leaders, and visionaries. In this episode, Chris interviews Linda Boardman, the CEO of Bragg Live Foods. Bragg is a company with a rich history in the health food industry, founded over a hundred years ago by Paul Bragg. Linda shares the story of Bragg's origins and its mission to inspire and nourish healthy living. She also discusses the benefits of apple cider vinegar and how Bragg is making it more convenient for people to incorporate into their daily routines. Linda emphasizes the importance of education and providing access to healthy foods, and highlights Bragg's commitment to organic agriculture and sustainability.

Key Takeaways:

Bragg Live Foods was founded over a hundred years ago by Paul Bragg, a passionate health educator who promoted a healthy plant-based diet, exercise, and the use of apple cider vinegar.
Bragg is committed to providing convenient and innovative products that make it easier for people to incorporate apple cider vinegar into their daily routines.
Apple cider vinegar has been studied for its health benefits, including managing blood sugar spikes, supporting weight management, and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
Bragg offers a range of apple cider vinegar products, including flavored varieties and convenient capsules, to cater to different preferences and lifestyles.
Bragg is a certified B Corp and is dedicated to promoting organic agriculture, sustainability, and educating people about the benefits of healthy living.

Notable Quotes:
"We really try to look at our drinks and make sure that they're as healthy as possible and like putting a bunch of sugar in is just really gonna negate the health effect that our consumers are looking for." - Linda Boardman
"If you can proactively take some vinegar every day in your water and up your greens content with a salad every day, isn't that a better solution than taking a handful of pills and hoping for the best?" - Linda Boardman

Breathwork and Trauma: How Breathing Techniques Can Help Manage Stress and Overcome Trauma
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About the Guest(s):
John Hall is a 30-year Fortune 100 tech leader who left corporate life to focus on cultivating relationships and purpose. With a background in turning around troubled areas within organizations, John specializes in coaching executives and entrepreneurs using a science-backed methodology. He blends neuroscience, breathwork, and somatic practices to help individuals manage stress, boost self-confidence, and unlock their potential. John integrates tactical breathing techniques used by Navy SEALs and top athletes with a trauma-informed approach to reduce anxiety, improve self-trust, and empower individuals to live a life filled with purpose, peace, and passion.

Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Boss interviews John Hall, a 30-year Fortune 100 tech leader turned coach. John shares his personal journey of leaving a high-stress job and an abusive marriage, which led him to explore the mind-body connection and the power of breathwork. He explains how breathwork can be used tactically and strategically to manage stress, improve decision-making, and expand our ability to handle chaos. John also discusses the impact of trauma on our nervous system and how breathwork can help individuals overcome trauma and transform their lives.

Key themes discussed in this episode include the mind-body connection, the physiological effects of breathwork, the impact of stress on decision-making, and the role of breathwork in healing trauma.

Key Takeaways:

Breathwork can be used tactically and strategically to manage stress and improve decision-making.
Deep breathing increases oxygen to the brain and signals the body to calm down, reducing the stress response.
Breathwork can expand our window of tolerance for chaos and help us handle stress more effectively.
The mind-body connection plays a crucial role in our overall well-being and decision-making.
Trauma can overwhelm our nervous system, but breathwork can help individuals heal and transform their lives.

Notable Quotes:

"Successful people don't have less stress, they just have better stress management tools." - John Hall
"Our body is sending signals to our mind on what to focus on. Our focus is sending signals back to our body on how to respond." - John Hall
"Breath equals calm. Pre-training our body with breathwork makes it even more impactful in stressful situations." - John Hall

One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
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Harkening to Agatha Christie’s classic And Then There Were None, this high-tension and ingenious thriller follows five couples trapped on a storm-swept island as a killer stalks among them—from Ruth Ware, the New York Times bestselling author who “is turning out to be as ingenious and indefatigable as the Queen of Crime” (The Washington Post).

Lyla is in a bit of a rut. Her post-doctoral research has fizzled out, she’s pretty sure they won’t extend her contract, and things with her boyfriend, Nico, an aspiring actor, aren’t going great. When the opportunity arises for Nico to join the cast of a new reality TV show, One Perfect Couple, she decides to try out with him. A whirlwind audition process later, Lyla find herself whisked off to a tropical paradise with Nico, boating through the Indian Ocean towards Ever After Island, where the two of them will compete against four other couples—Bayer and Angel, Dan and Santana, Joel and Romi, and Conor and Zana—in order to win a cash prize.

But not long after they arrive on the deserted island, things start to go wrong. After the first challenge leaves everyone rattled and angry, an overnight storm takes matters from bad to worse. Cut off from the mainland by miles of ocean, deprived of their phones, and unable to contact the crew that brought them there, the group must band together for survival. As tensions run high and fresh water runs low, Lyla finds that this game show is all too real—and the stakes are life or death.

A fast-paced, spellbinding thriller rife with intrigue and characters that feel so true to life, this novel proves yet again that Ruth Ware is the queen of psychological suspense.About the author
Ruth Ware is an international number one bestseller. Her thrillers In a Dark, Dark Wood, The Woman in Cabin 10, The Lying Game, The Death of Mrs Westaway, The Turn of the Key, One by One and The It Girl have appeared on bestseller lists around the world, including the Sunday Times and New York Times, and she is published in more than 40 languages. She lives on the south coast of England, with her family.