Bøger af Laura Garnett

Historical Novel on the Mother of Jesus. It wasn't until I was middle aged (and when is that now, by the way) I began to see how little the bible tells us about Mary, the mother of Jesus, the most pivotal person in history. She was a real person, and I wanted to bring her to life in a story that is true to the Bible and that helps us think more about her and other individuals we meet there. What might their lives been like both and before and after having their courses laid out directly by God? They were people, like us with their weakness still there. Think of Jonah's obstinate and disobedience, but God was still able to use him. Think of how many times David committed major sins but always returned to God. God didn't pick perfect people- He chose real people we can relate to, who can reassure us that we, too, can be used by God if we are willing. Perhaps in our time it is difficult to understand the full implications of Mary's 'gifts' to God's request that she become a pregnant, unwed mother. (And please note that it was a request, not a demand or imposition of will.) Courage and faith to face ostracization, at best probable expulsion from the village, or stoning at worst. Even at 15, Mary knew these things. What was being asked of her must have shocked her profoundly, but her 'gift' was true to her faith and character. Even so, her flight to Elizabeth must have been a desire for validation. So, the story unfolded. I sincerely hope it becomes a jumping-off place for your imagination and deeper thought in to the people of the Bible and how their lives might have been.

Imagine feeling challenged, fulfilled, and happily engaged in the work you're doing. Boost your career courage by spending more time in your Zone of Genius.In Find Your Zone of Genius, a career self-help book on performance improvement, you will learn how to find yourself by identifying what author Laura Garnett calls your Zone of Genius¿that sweet spot between what you're great at and what fulfills you at work.Both aspirational and practical, Laura introduces a methodology based on a performance tracker tool that has helped Laura's high-profile clients at Linkedin, Capital One, and Verizon transform their careers and lives¿and will help do the same for you!In this book, you'll learn: Why it's so hard to be yourself at work How using your genius makes hard work more energizing How society steers you wrong in determining what kind of success is right for you How to identify how you like to think at work and how your personality helps inform your genius The different kinds of genius: process creator, visionary, strategist, synthesizer, catalyst, builder How to quit following your passion and instead find your purpose How to keep an eye out for common roadblocks to operating in your Zone of GeniusIf you do the work that is outlined in this book, it will change how you feel about yourself and your career, allowing you to experience more joy, build confidence, and inspire others just by being who you are and doing the work you were meant to do.Whether you're looking for a men's inspirational gift, a new job gift for women, or career motivation for yourself, Find Your Zone of Genius is sure to inspire. And if you liked The Big Leap book, you'll love this quick, one-hour read.Praise for Find Your Zone of Genius:"Work doesn't have to feel like, well, work. With Laura's advice, you can find your Zone of Genius, accomplish more, and stop counting the minutes until quitting time.¿ ¿LAURA VANDERKAM, author of Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done