New Releases by Mike Morrison

Little Hands Help is the second book in our Small Voice series. It is intended for our little ones as they enter their pre-school and kindergarten years and continue into their early grade school years. We soon learn that our young children want to imitate what we are doing. Initially they just want to be more included in family life - but soon that feeling of truly helping creates a new motivation. It can be as simple as letting them wash the carrots at the sink. But when those carrots show up at the dinner table, a powerful sense of accomplishment ensues. Over time, these little investments in our kids add up. Even the littlest ones can pitch in - deepening the family bond. But beware, sometimes our time-deficient lives can get in the way of letting our children fully participate alongside us. Here''s the deal. Whether a child learns to be helpful as they grow older is mostly influenced by early family life. In other words, when helpfulness is valued and learned at an early age, it becomes part of the child''s self-image (I am a helper, I can do this). Of all the gifts we can bestow on our kids, few would compare to cultivating a natural tendency for helping others!

In 2017 we launched a new podcast series called "Behind the Membership". Its aim was to dig deep into the stories of real people running real, successful online membership businesses. Not to give them a platform to blow their own trumpet, but to get to the heart of what made them tick, how their journey had unfolded and what insights they''d picked up along the way. We had the privilege of uncovering some absolute gold in those conversations - an incredible wealth of insight and experience that was just too valuable to leave languishing in the archives of the podcast, so we''ve compiled the biggest takeaways into this book. These are real people, real memberships, real stories. Enjoy.

Small Voice Says is intended for our little ones as they enter their pre-school and kindergarten years and continue into their early grade school years. This development period represents a critical span of time when the foundations of conscience begin to develop. What does your small voice say you should do?

SeriesThis topic of systems thinking may make your eyes glaze over - but hang in there. Your attention could not be needed more at this point in our collective human history. It is time for us to take the next leap in thinking - to systems thinking. Quite simply it is the art of seeing things as interconnected and interdependent - part of a larger, more meaningful pattern. Without restraint we accept the notion that keeping the larger picture in mind enhances our personal responses to problems; brings needed perspective to big decisions; and helps to shape lasting solutions to our deepest problems. But our capabilities as systems thinkers are . . . well . . . hopelessly human. We will take a journey together to not only explore - but to build some new capabilities in systems thinking. First, we will see how systems thinking is not really "new thinking" at all - but has been the aim of many cultures that have sought the elusive wisdom that comes from seeing the whole. Let the journey begin!

Member Machine gives you bite-sized but in-depth information on all aspects of membership site creation, with daily activities and exercises for you to complete in order to get your online membership up and running easily. This 30 day guide to launching your own membership website gives you with a clear path to follow that will give you the best start for your website. Each day focuses on a specific area and, most importantly, gives you the action steps you need to take in order to move forward.

Anyone can undertake organizational development type activity, so why do the majority of OD implementation initiatives fail to deliver the expected results? How to identify organizational needs in a holistic way Developing strategic approaches to OD Looking beyond People aspects and encompassing Resources, Innovation, Marketing, Operations and Financial perspectives (PRIMO-F) Building sustainable OD interventions Using the right tool, in the right way, at the right time can save you time & money A practical guide to using proven, pragmatic tools used in organizations of all sizes. Often it''s not just about using the right tool, but making the most of the tool available. It is the simple tools, properly applied, in a collaborative way that really make the difference. Too many OD programs fail to deliver the expected results, Why? - Because we focus on the end result exclusively, not the journey from where we are now to where we want to be. Diagnosing our CURRENT STATE is a phase many overlook, but this is the secret to effective OD programs. Using the right tools in the right context, can greatly increase the opportunities of change success - on budget... on time. The design of this book, enables you to dip in and out when you need it. Full of practical tools you can use straightaway (and downloadable too!) to find appropriate solutions, in a way that is clearly and simply described. This book is for managers, leaders, human resources, Organizational development professionals and students of business everywhere. "Take this book - use the tools and share your learning. ... don''t leave this sitting a shelf collecting dust like your other purchases!"

Our lives – and our leadership journeys – tend to follow one of two paths: the “conventional” and the “unconventional.” The conventional path is driven by our work cultures – cultures that tend to thrive on action, activity, and results. That''s why it''s called work. So, when we are at work, we need to be doing something (anything). We also know that our lives are accelerating in terms of increasing complexity, unmanageable aspects of time, escalating expectations, and declining resources. Welcome to the age of anxiety. In the process, we are losing our sense of community and our ability to be fully present for each other when we are needed most. As a result, our work cultures are losing their capacity to create enough gravitational pull to keep the organization “whole.” It is no surprise that we are living at the outer edges. Without a connection to a unifying center, we play the smaller game, where vulnerability and anxiety rein. This is not working. The center is not holding. We need to rethink our way forward. That is the ultimate aim of this book -- to bring both hope and clarity in defining that pathway forward.

This text provides an overview of database design and implementation topics using Microsoft SQL Server 2005, with an emphasis on database application development using Visual Studio .NET.

New from leadership pioneer Mike Morrison The Other Side of the Card is a compelling parable on finding one''s true leadership voice. Using the business card as a symbol of personal identity and power, it helps readers understand that the blank side of their card-and the hidden part of their identity-is not empty space but limitless possibility. Through lively discussions and engaging exercises, Morrison introduces the principles and practices of personal leadership development. Readers discover how to find purpose in life and in the organization and to create meaningful change-the key to reaching one''s true potential as a leader. “This is a critical pause point - a yellow light representing the need to slow down for one of the most dangerous intersections in our lives. If we are going to have any chance for a meaningful life, we need to define the other side of the card.” So says Seth Stevens, a retiring CEO who has one last chance to reclaim his leadership voice. His final duty, orienting a group of newly promoted managers, serves as the perfect opportunity to reveal the timeless truths of his remarkable leadership story. This compelling story also serves as a personal journey for developing your own authentic leadership voice. Through lively discussions and engaging exercises, Morrison introduces the foundational principles and practices of the “Me” and “We” paths of personal leadership development. The six progressive steps on the “Me/We” path will give you the power to find your purpose in life and your organization and to create meaningful change-the key to reaching your true potential as a leader and fostering a workplace environment that promotes high levels of satisfaction, engagement, and productivity. You will be able to answer these essential questions about yourself: Beyond the job title and contact information on your business card - who are you? In a go-go world that puts our true identities at risk - what have you become? Most importantly, where are you on the journey to developing your authentic leadership voice? Morrison''s powerful prescriptions demonstrate clearly how the intangibles of promise-keeping, meaning-making, and service-to-others drive the outcomes of organizational success. Get ready for a story that will change your life and the way you view leadership. It''s time to discover what''s on the other side of your card.

Learn to build and deploy dynamic Web applications that interact with a powerful database. Readers with two prior programming courses will learn to get the most out of Visual Studio .NET, Oracle9i and Microsoft Access 2002.

Accompanying 2 CD-ROM set titled: Oracle9i developer suite.

The authors use common business situations, provided by two running cases, to prepare students to create an Oracle database and write user applications."--BOOK JACKET.

This book provides hands-on, real world examples addressing Internet database development. Users will learn to build three separate databases, each time building on the information they learned building the previous database. The CD-ROM contains all the source code within the book, along with references for the Java language.

Blackbird takes advantage of familiar and easy to use content creation tools. This book covers all of the techniocal and content issues related to creating an online multimedia with Blackbird, Microsoft''s hot new suite of online development tools. The CD contains all of the samples and examples discussed throughout the book.

This book looks at all facets of the field of interactive entertainment, covering all home and portable systems. The author also looks at other hot topics, including PC-based entertainment, edu-tainment, virtual reality, and location-based entertainment. The CD contains demo versions of hot new game releases and multimedia presentations.

A professional animator surveys the uses of computer animation in product design, architecture, and entertainment; explains the technology involved; teaches how to create two- and three-dimensional animation; and offers sample animation on the accompanying disk. Original. (Intermediate).

The audience for this book is everyone that has an interest in the images they see daily. Regardless of your occupation or station in life, you are affected daily by image processing. Even readers who are not computer literate will find this book informative. The book starts very simply--describing image processing, then progresses to more advanced concepts such as video morphing.