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With more than 23 million Americans looking for work, job generation is a priority for restoring the American economy. Yet many of the unemployed and underemployed are not looking for just any job, but the right job, one that will complement their skill sets and desires. The right choice for many is working alongside innovative entrepreneurs who are playing a major role in changing today's business climate. Steven R. Musick, owner of the decades old company Destiny Capital and a Professor at the University of Denver, believes the key to job generation is tapping into America's exceptional entrepreneurial spirit fueled by hundreds of thousands of young, creative people. But once they have found their Big Idea, many creative minds often find themselves a loss for how to make it take seed, find capital to expand, distinguish themselves in the marketplace from their competitors along with a myriad of other issues that face an entrepreneur. At the same time, with millions on the job market, how do potential employees stand out during an interview, knowing the right questions to ask to separate themselves from the sea of other candidates?Professor Musick has the answers in this informative, challenging book, a key component of his entrepreneurial class. This book is full of real life examples of model companies whose time-tested management techniques and forward thinking processes have made themselves leaders in their industries, always ahead of their competitors with new ideas that allow their companies to grow, adding jobs to the American economy. Life lessons are also here for job seekers, with stories from workers whose thought provoking interviews have allowed them to clinch the job, letting their unique skills become integral components which have helped propel their chosen companies to the top of their sectors. With this book, Professor Musick shows that job generation, the way to keep America on a steady path of growth, can be achieved by those with the right entrepreneurial spirit and the skills to keep the economy humming. How will America get back on the right track? Job generation is the answer.

The Number One Killer of Teenagers in America is a Traffic Crash Even though we have had driver education for over three generations, that statistic remains unchanged. But, it doesn't have to be that way.In this book, Patrick Barrett traces the history of driver education's failure to produce safer drivers. He identifies it causes for failure and provides a real answer for how we can reduce collisions by 50%. While technology has improved vehicle design and made the roads safer, driver education has not advanced. It continues to use the same outdated formula adopted in 1949 of five hours of classroom instruction for every one hour of in-vehicle training. The so-called stakeholders in driver education have a vested interest in maintaining the status quo. As long as the current standards and same agencies continue to rule driver education, you can expect driver education to continue to fail. Mr. Barrett shows how the lack of accountability and the use of a time-based standards and a public school format that emphasizes classroom over in-vehicle training creates a system in which new drivers know just enough to be dangerous.Included in this book are the 7 Deadly Mistakes Parents Make When Choosing Driver Education for their Teen and how parents can avoid these tragic mistakes. In addition, this book contains resources, options for a mastery-based approach, and opportunities for individuals and organizations who want to make a difference in producing safer drivers.

Meet Steve Adams, who at age 32 was a banking executive and flying high. Everyone was proud of him. And he was dying inside. Adams had long yearned for something else - a dream that you, too, may harbor in your heart. He had a passion waiting to blossom. He wanted to make it as an entrepreneur in his own business. He wanted to do something meaningful. Win or lose, he writes, I knew my only real anguish would be regretting in twenty or thirty years why that young man never just took that chance. Today, Adams operates successful Pet Supplies Plus stores across the country. His was a journey of severe challenges overcome, and in The Passionate Entrepreneur he shares his mistakes and heartaches and what he learned from them in his pursuit of success. He imparts the lessons about the systems and strategies essential to running a successful business. Among them: how to treat employees, appeal to customers, and establish your brand, all the while paying meticulous attention to the bottom line. Above all, however, an entrepreneur must understand the true bottom line - the meaning of success itself. Adams knows that business without passion is a mere exercise in numbers. Profit without purpose can drain the soul. He wanted to be an entrepreneur so that he could lead others to a better life - his family, his employees, his clients, and his community. An entrepreneur needs a mission and absolute clarity about what he or she wants to accomplish. The Passionate Entrepreneur is a book of encouragement for those who are ready to pursue their dreams and for those who fear, in their frustration, that they have forgotten them. Steve Adams gets to the heart of the matter, and he is waiting to speak to you. Foreword by Lee Milteer

What comes to mind when you hear the words "nursing home"? Probably nothing positive, particularly if you're not familiar with nursing homes as they exist today. But given the aging of the baby boomer generation, chances are that you, someone in your family, or someone you know will become a nursing home resident soon. The good news? Nursing homes are better than ever. They strive to provide a high quality of life for their residents, and there is a wide range of facility choices and levels of care. But how do you cut through the noise and find the right fit for you or your spouse, Mom, Dad, or other Senior family member? By educating and empowering yourself with the latest insider information. Kojo Pobee, MD, a board-certified geriatrician and Certified Medical Director works in the trenches as a nursing home doctor. He wrote this book to address the negativity and misinformation about nursing homes-to cut to the truth. In Cut Through the Noise, you'll learn: ¿ Who needs nursing home care and when. ¿ What to look for in a nursing home. ¿ What rights every resident has. ¿ How to pay for nursing home care. ¿ Who's who on the nursing home staff. ¿ Where to find unbiased information. ¿ How you or your loved one can adjust well . . . and quickly! ¿ And more, much more. The power of information brings peace of mind to any difficult situation. Armed with this insider's look at nursing home care, you can rapidly become an effective advocate for yourself or your family member.

Every day in business we experience uncertainty, risks and emotional exposure to winning and losing the battle for growth. There are many theoretical business practices out there, but none as brilliant and simple as The Art of War by Sun Tzu, which was used to win wars 2000 years ago. Sandler explains how to apply these ancient military tactics in a modern business economy - to win every battle without waging war. Her fundamental philosophy is no war has been won without intelligence and never will. Wake Up or Die is a powerful, exceptionally written treatise on the use of Intelligence in business today. Sandler shares the "must haves" to thrive and grow, with actual stories of winners and losers. This book is for all decision makers who want to succeed in today's business world where "loss leaders" dominate, consumers hold all the power, and competition intensifies. Boldly said, Wake Up or Die goes where no one has dared to go and challenges every status quo. If you want to win business battles, Wake Up or Die will show you how. Sandler's frank and candid approach holds no bars; she believes the pendulum of the mind oscillates between intellect and ignorance, not between right and wrong.

Whether you're a retiree interested in protecting your assets, a business owner interested in saving taxes or a pre-retiree in need of a sound retirement income plan this book may have the answers you need NOW! The ultimate guide to protecting your nest egg from predatory estate and income taxes, volatile and unpredictable financial markets, and a navigational chart to steer your financial ship through these turbulent times to obtain the peace of mind that comes from a worry free retirement.

Problems seem to bother those the least that plan the most... Lying awake nights wondering if you'll run out of money before you run out of breath? That's the reality facing millions of Americans today in a rapidly aging society of economic instability, devastated nest eggs, skyrocketing healthcare costs and plummeting purchasing power. Is it possible to realistically plan for a comfortable retirement in these uncertain times? In a word, yes. Not only is it possible, but that's exactly what this book is about: How to create a retirement plan to support your lifestyle throughout your and your spouse's lives, then distribute your estate to your heirs in the most beneficial and tax-efficient way. Donald Moore, a preeminent retirement planner, has worked with hundreds of clients over many years to chart the right course for each individual and couple to achieve their retirement dreams. A veteran of the industry and one of the most successful retirement planners in the northwest Florida and southwest Alabama area, Moore can help you determine... ¿ Whether or not your assets areproperly positioned ¿ How much capital you'll need to produce a comfortable retirement income ¿ The kinds of savings and investments you'll need to achieve your goals ¿ How much you should set aside each month for savings and investments ¿ The kind of tax-advantaged investments best suited to your needs ¿ The monthly income your family will need in the event of your death ¿ The amount and type of life and disability insurance you need Take heart if you are among the nearly half of American workers today who have never tried to calculate how much money you'll need to live comfortably in retirement.

Don't get overwhelmed in your search for the right Martial Arts school. Go straight to the Master. There is no shortage of information out there about Martial Arts and the various styles. It's easy to get confused. But now, Martial Arts Unlocked separates the hype from the facts. It provides you with the best tools to choose the ideal Martial Arts program for your family. Master Joseph Ash, a martial artist and school owner with over 32 years of experience, breaks down the major types of Martial Arts schools. He gives an insider's look at how the Martial Arts business works and provides a punch list of musts for a high quality program. Written from the heart of a father, the spirit of a martial artist, and the mind of a business owner, Master Ash gives you a clear understanding of how to research, interview and select the best source of Martial Arts education for your family. Finding the right Martial Arts school is like finding another family. In today's fast paced world, we need an extra set of eyes on our kids, new outlooks for our future and a safe place where the whole family can reconnect in a quality activity. A professional Martial Arts school is the ideal support system that today's families desperately need. Have a question or would you like to learn more, contact Master Joseph B. Ash: martialartsunlocked.comJoin his blog at: martialartsunlocked.com/blog

Worried about Wall Street? Feeling stressed about tax rates and where they're headed? Anxious about cracking your nest egg, or outliving your money? You're right to be concerned--the three legged stool of Social Security, pensions, and personal savings that our parents depended on is broken beyond repair.But don't panic; it's not too late to take control of your money, and your retirement, so you can enjoy the golden years you've worked so long and hard to get to. Wealth management expert and retirement and income planning specialist Phillis Sax Pilvinis tells you how, in this comprehensive, straight-talking guide to guarding and growing your retirement funds, even in this challenging climate. You'll learn about... - The three phases of money, and how to plan for each. - Why the one size fits all approach to retirement planning, doesn't. - What Wall Street doesn't want you to know. - How to safeguard your money in the event of a catastrophic illness.> Don't fail to plan; that's just planning to fail. You can't control a lot of things--the Stock Markets, the tax rates, rising costs of health care--but what you CAN control can make all the difference to how you live the rest of your life. Let's get started and create your calm amidst the storm!

In her book, Never Assume. Getting to Know Children Before Labeling Them. Dr. McGuire reminds us that children are born with a profile of temperament traits that rule how they behave or respond to what is occurring in their environment. We, as adults, do not always remember our own childhood differences and how they made us feel. Now living in a different time with more resources, education and science helping us through observations, stories of children can be a means of letting adults see children from a more objective eye, rather than the subjective eye colored by worry, fear or frustration. Focusing on the demeanor of children and how to understand them, Dr. McGuire will use her experience as a behavioral pediatrician to help you, help your children and patients. Teaching you how to create a biographic profile of children she will demonstrate behavioral challenges while teaching you what to do with this new gained knowledge. Dr. McGuire's book is filled with heartfelt essays and hopeful answers that you can apply to the children you know who need to be better understood.

When an adult or elderly patient presents with a change in condition, nurses must know what questions to ask the patient and what signs to look for. Then nurses must analyze that information to figure out the appropriate actions to take to ensure that patient gets the proper treatment. This book introduces a step by step process that will help nurses make these crucial nursing assessments and prevent missing critical changes in their patients. In this book, you will learn: ¿ Ways to explain what nurses do ¿ Why LPNs can't assess ¿ Changes in the nursing process ¿ Tips about writing practical nursing diagnoses and care plans ¿ 3 types of acute changes in condition nurses encounter ¿ How to avoid 10 common nursing assessment mistakes ¿ How to present a nursing assessment and recommendations ¿ A 6-step process to effective assessment ¿ To apply critical thinking skills ¿ How to assess 10 acute symptoms in adults and the elderly ¿ 9 strategies to improve physical examination skills In addition, you will get: ¿ Exercises to apply the knowledge in real life situations ¿ Template for presenting your nursing assessments ¿ Clinical Decision Diamonds to stick in your pocket as a quick reference

Take the quiz to see just how ADD you are... or maybe how "ABC" you are! This book is about the 8 stages of a growing company (take the quizzes to see which stage you are in!) and the CHAOS that happens along the way under the leadership of an ADD Captain! And how I (Captain Harrison) saved the ship with help from the outside. From a year when accountants recommended I liquidate the assets, to the year when my husband and I successfully sold the company, my story is full of helpful strategies and humorous stories for ADD people and those who are close to them in the work world and the personal world! A quick and entertaining read with charts and lists that you can use immediately.

Do you have the quality of life that you deserve? Are you concerned that you may run out of money during your retirement years? Will you have the lifestyle in retirement that you have dreamed of? Are you paying more in taxes than "Your Fair Share"? Are you concerned with the effects a market downturn may have on your investments? How will a serious illness affect your lifestyle? What effect would it have on your spouse? Is your spouse able to maintain the same lifestyle if you are not here? Will your loved ones pay unnecessary fees and taxes before they receive their inheritance? If you are getting ready for retirement or you are already retired, how have you addressed these concerns? Could you benefit from a Retirement Quarterback?

How does fracking affect our children, grandchildren and future generations? In Just the Fracks Ma'am Greg Kozera takes the mystery out of the fracking process. He explains a very technical process and issues associated with it in a way that they are easily understood by non-technical people. Greg is a master story teller and uses stories to make fracking understandable and his book memorable.

Happily Ever After doesn't have to be just a fairytale anymore This book was written with the current retiree in mind. It is one of the first books to recognize that once you get that last paycheck from your employer (the last paycheck for the rest of your life), you need to start seeing your money differently. One of the biggest fears of most retirees or those preparing for retirement is that they may run out of money before they die. That fear can be greatly reduced by following the simple, easy to implement strategies and plan that Jim Black shares in this book. As a retiree, you have spent 40 years or more saving and accumulating assets for retirement. Yet a single down year in the stock market can change your retirement forever. Most retirees think that they need to choose between growth and income, or risk and return, but Jim Black will show you that those options are not mutually exclusive.Using real life examples and humor, Black has created a process that helps retirees overcome their basic fears. He has done this in a manner that anyone, regardless of their financially sophistication, should be able to implement for themselves. By reading this book and implementing the strategies, you will greatly increase your chances of retiring on your terms, and living Happily Ever After.

Create Value Through Relationships Are you someone who gets off the bench and into the game by realizing the value and importance of people and networking, or do you stay on the bench and on the sidelines altogether? Strategic networking will help you create powerful relationships, achieve goals, and most importantly, give you the opportunity to help those in need. Get off the Bench takes you through stories, concepts, techniques, and numerous examples of how strategic networking is accomplished, what is to be avoided, and how value is created for everyone involved. As technology, globalization, and world events continually drive for and demand more connectivity, building and maintaining a powerful network is more important than it has ever been.

Essays on Governance, is a practical, easy to read book featuring a series of thirty-six (36) essays on the strategic essence, philosophy, best practices and legal aspects of leadership and governance. At a time when our faith and confidence in our nation¿s political and business leaders has reached historic lows, now is the time to reconnect with what it really means to lead and govern properly. Essays On Governance, features a collection of thoughts and insights for today¿s leaders and board members of companies both large and small, public and private, as well as boards of non-profits and NGO¿s and universities as well as from global government and political leaders. The book also features guest essays from selective thought leaders in the areas of governance, leadership, innovation, and risk management. Guest Essay: The Role of the Governance Lawyer (Lizanne Thomas, Jones Day ¿ Atlanta) Guest Essay: Nine (9) Critical Questions A Board Must Ask In Connection With A Crisis or Regulatory Investigation (Henry Klehm, Jones Day, NY and Joan McKown, Jones Day, Washington, D.C) Guest Essay: Corporate Communications: Challenges and Opportunities In A Changing World (Dave Groobert, U.S. General Manager, Environics Communications) Guest Essay: Corporate Security, (Robert Dodge and Bruce Wimmer, Pinkerton Global Consulting and Investigations)Guest Essay. Information Systems and the Chief Information Officer (CIO) (By Neil Evans, (former CIO) Microsoft and Pete O¿Dell, Swan Island Networks) Guest Essay: Corporate Boards And Understanding The CFO A Financial Lens, the CEO¿s Conscience, and Gateway to Fiscal Understanding (Frank J. Walker, Baker Tilly) Guest Essay: The Critical Importance of Evaluating and Testing Employees (Bud Haney, CEO, Profiles International, Inc.) Guest Essay: Healthy Governance How to Build Healthy, Highly Effective Boards (Dr. Robert Rosen, CEO, Healthy Companies International) Guest Essay: Corporate Innovation: Measuring Readiness and Results (Dr. Donald Kuratko, Director JCEI) Guest Essay: Corporate Social Responsibility: From Being Best in the World to Being Best for the World, (Mrim Boutla, CEO, More Than Money) Guest Essay: The ¿Innovention¿ of Global Governance Models, (Jack Hughes ¿ Principal, PHOENIX Financial & Advisory Services, LLC) Guest Essay: The Six Gut-Wrenching Questions Every Non-Profit Board Must Ask (Mario Morino, Chairman, Venture Philanthropy Partners) Guest Essay: The Essence of Entrepreneurial Leadership (Verne Harnish, Chairman, Gazelles International) Guest Essay: Turning The Tables: The SCALE Guide To Selecting The Right Board Members (Marissa Levin, CEO, Information Experts) Guest Essay: Looking Towards the Future: The Business Case for Effective Corporate Governance (John Sullivan, Executive Director, Center for International Private Enterprises (CIPE))

Picture your ideal retirement.Is it spending time with your family and friends? Traveling with your spouse? Providing for your grandchildren? do you see yourself spending those hard-earned retirement years sweating over the stock market's swings, praying that you'll have enough left to pay your power bill when the dust settles? Dave Glisczynski has focused on retirement planning since he started out in the financial planning business in 1987, and he has been an independent specialist since 2001. He's guided hundreds of clients to a safe and comfortable retirement - one that doesn't include spending your "golden years" on a white-knuckle ride on the market roller coaster. In Retirement Autopilot, Dave covers the information you need to make the right choices - the choices that will mean peace of mind, and a reliable income to last you the rest of your life. You'll learn: ¿ How much risk is right for your portfolio - and why you probably have that percentage backward. ¿ Why the financial expert who's helped you through the accumulation phase of your money may not be the right person to get you safely through the distribution phase. ¿ What your broker won't tell you about investing in the stock market ¿ How to create a reliable income stream, AND grow your money ¿ New solutions to investment needs, and new products that will fill your income buckets - with low or no risk. ¿ What questions should you ask a financial advisor before you hand over your nest egg?

IT'S BEST NOT TO RELY ON AN "IMMACULATE RECEPTION" TO SCORE A CHAMPION'S RETIREMENT. After reading this book you'll quickly realize that football and retirement income planning have a lot in common. Legendary Pittsburgh Steeler Rocky Bleier shares his new money lessons designed for retirees and baby boomers approaching retirement. "They both take a good coach, a solid game plan and a team that can execute it flawlessly," Rocky says. "You need a vision and the commitment to see it through. You need trust, and you must be UN-willing to accept loss. And most importantly, today in these UN-certain times, you need to play smart and have the courage to take action." Find out more now by reading Don't Fumble Your Retirement: New Money Lessons Learned by Four-Time Super Bowl Champion Rocky Bleier. ARE ? YOU ?READY? ¿ Will you be able to maintain your current lifestyle after you've retired? ¿ How far will your Social Security and pension benefits go toward paying your monthly bills? ¿ Is your hard-earned nest egg subject to the ups and downs of an UN-certain stock market? ¿ What will happen to your retirement income if your spouse dies? ¿ Do you have a plan in case you're stricken by serious injury or illness?

Did you know? Eight out of ten people consider your smile the most dominant feature of your facial appearance! Don't just say, 'Ah!' Be a smart dental consumer and get the best information on one of the most important health investments you can make! A visit to the dentist is about more than just brushing and flossing. It's about one of the most visible and important parts of who you are-your smile! Dr. Ralph Reilly and Dr. Charles Martin will help you navigate the choices you can make about how you look and how others perceive you. In this valuable book, two of America's friendliest dentists help you... ¿ Avoid myths, mistakes and misunderstandings ¿ Understand comprehensive care ¿ Make a mouth-body connection ¿ Manage aging and gum disease ¿ Learn why you will never need dentures ¿ Find the perfect dentist for you ¿ Increase your smile power ¿ Know the secrets of sedation ¿ Understand how to prevent a simple dental problem from becoming a major threat to your health ¿ Discover the advantages of implants ...and how to use the latest developments in dentistry to change the way you look and feel.

In celebration of Mark Motley's legacy, Jimmy Bailey, Executive Director of YEScarolina, has compiled herein twenty-five true stories of teachers who are teaching kids to become the business leaders of the future. YEScarolina thas trained over 500 teachers in South Carolina through the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship University accredited training program. Their students have learned how to transform their street smarts into business smarts. YEScarolina is a statewide nonprofit initiative designed to help young people from grades 6-12 build practical business skills and unlock their entrepreneurial creativity. The underlying goal of the organization is to create economic equality for children of all socio-economic backgrounds while simultaneously empowering youth to harness their unique gifts to follow their dreams. The teachers profiled in this book share their tools for inspiring confidence, getting kids motivated, unleashing their creativity and honing leadership skills. These twenty-five true stories are a testament to the dedication and the passion that YEScarolina and NFTE trained teachers bring to the classroom and to their students everyday. A tribute to the work of YESCarolina and the Mark Elliott Motley Foundation

How David Beats Goliath: Access to Capital for Contingent-Fee Law Firms addresses a little-known but critical flaw in America's system of justice. Average citizens and workers who have been injured or wronged through negligence or malfeasance are guaranteed their day in court. In practice, however, this bedrock legal right is compromised. The problem is a paucity of fair and reasonable funding for expenses incurred in the bringing of personal-injury and other lawsuits. Writing for trial attorneys who represent middle-class or even indigent clients, author and finance expert Michael J. Swanson outlines this complex problem in a clear and lucid book that every dedicated trial lawyer should own. "By temperament, training and the long traditions of their profession, contingent-fee lawyers often fail to maximize the business needs of their practices," says Swanson, "They especially fail to understand and control the cost of their capital structure."

Believe it or not, you can gain peace of mind about your financial resources for retirement.Map your route to financial security with "Navigate Your Way To a Secure Retirement "as your guidebook. Noted financial advisor Isaac Wright shares valuable insights and resources that will help you prepare and protect your assets so you cn enjoy retirement.

Some say I am a lucky guy, because I figured it out before it was too late. I figured out what truly matters in life and I live my life by those principles. I almost missed out. I allowed myself to get caught up in life's spin cycle. Too much work, allowing things that ultimately meant nothing to consume my life, being too busy to savor the simple things in life, thinking net worth was the true goal...well, not anymore. As I look around, what amazes me is that everybody wants the same things: We want to be happy, get out of the rat race, enjoy life, have fun, persevere through adversity, maximize joy, take risks, and be proud of who we are, what we have accomplished and the legacy we will leave. I know that because in my 30-year career as a sales executive, entrepreneur, public speaker, and faculty member at top companies and business schools, I have seen it with my own eyes. I have engaged with literally thousands of people of all ages, all over the world. They all want life worth. They want joy and contentment with their lives. They know they need it, they just don't know how to get it. I do. I did it. I am a lucky guy because I figured it out at an age when I could apply it. It wasn't too late. And it is also surprisingly simple, if you know the secrets. The purpose of this book is to share with people of all ages the secrets to achieving a high life worth at any age. Life is too awesome to not be enjoyed every day in every way. It can be done. I know, because I am living it.

Robert Lemon, co-author of Brown's Books best-seller Multiple Streams of Inspiration, introduces inspiring principles and qualities each of us must develop before we reach our full potential. Whether you're looking for success in business or pursuing a personal goal, this book presents a proven approach for turning your dreams into reality. rough many inspirational stories and his nine life-changing principles, Robert outlines the strategies that determine success in life. You will discover the greatness in you, access the knowledge and creativity of your mind, and embrace that gift and treasure in everything that you do. We all have the potential for greatness within us. Now Is Your Time gives you the tools you need to master every part of your life. Learning Objectives: - Understand the fundamentals of time management in today's hectic work environment. - Gain a sense of accomplishment in managing your work and life balance. - Re-energize yourself and when you need it the most you can finish projects you have started. - Create time and space, and manage multiple priorities more eff ectively.

People in all stages of life can be adrift, overcommitted, distracted, or just plain stuck, which can keep them from reaching their full potential. Steve Cesari understands that developing clarity, then making proper adjustments, is the first step towards leading a happier and healthier life. In his new audiobook, Cesari draws on his own personal and professional experiences to help others realize their full potential, by empowering, encouraging, and developing a clear vision to achieve desired results. Each chapter is like illuminating a light bulb within the listener, allowing them to see and think clearly, in turn igniting their motivation, to take action. Take control and improve your life. In this inspiring and motivating audiobook, Steve Cesari will encourage you to evaluate your life through action items and exercises, enabling you to gain a better understanding of things in your life that might not be working, and develop the clarity you need to make appropriate personal and professional changes.

"GETTING THE RIGHT PEOPLE, IN THE RIGHT PLACE, AT THE RIGHT TIME, WITH THE RIGHT MOTIVATION."Tom Casey and his collaborators want ALL CEOs to appreciate the imminent "Perfect Storm" of human capital change. As CEOs navigate the unchartered waters of globalization, declining engagement, and shifting demographics, they are seeing a dramatic imbalance between talent needs and talent availability. As well, CEOs are confronted with the difference in work styles and priorities of four generations of employees and need to reconcile their distinct aspirations to ensure maximum productivity. "Talent Readiness" addresses the top ten human capital challenges of the new decade, and provides immediate solutions to harness the unique skills and attitudes of the new labor market.

In celebration of Mark Motley's legacy, Jimmy Bailey, Executive Director of YESCarolina, has compiled herein twenty true stories of children who have defied the odds to become the business leaders of the future. Under the instruction of YESCarolina educated teachers, these public school kids learned how to transform their street smarts into business smarts. YESCarolina is a statewide nonprofit initiative designed to help young people from grades 6-12 build practical business skills and unlock their entrepreneurial creativity. The underlying goal of the organization is to create economic equality for children of all socio-economic backgrounds while simultaneously empowering youth to harness their unique gifts to follow their dreams. These stories are a powerful indication that they are well on their way to fulfilling the mission. A TRIBUTE TO THE WORK OF YESCAROLINA AND THE MARK ELLIOTT MOTLEY FOUNDATION