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“Bold, absorbing, insightful, and wise. . . . Read it: the truth is inside.”— Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild and Tiny Beautiful Things “A work of courage and ferocious honesty” (Diana Abu-Jaber), Double Bind could not come at a more urgent time. Even as major figures from Gloria Steinem to Beyoncé embrace the word “feminism,” the word “ambition” remains loaded with ambivalence. Many women see it as synonymous with strident or aggressive, yet most feel compelled to strive and achieve—the seeming contradiction leaving them in a perpetual double bind. Ayana Mathis, Molly Ringwald, Roxane Gay, and a constellation of “nimble thinkers . . . dismantle this maddening paradox” (O, The Oprah Magazine) with candor, wit, and rage. Women who have made landmark achievements in fields as diverse as law, dog sledding, and butchery weigh in, breaking the last feminist taboo once and for all. “Both intimate and scalable” (Atlantic.com), Double Bind finally seizes “ambition” from the roster of dirty words.
Reveals how managers on the corporate fast track can perform at peak effectiveness without burning themselves out or alienating their superiors, colleagues, employees, and families--people whose loyalty and support are essential to their success. Shows how organizations--by committing to develop managers' character and not just their skills--can help executives break through their personal barriers to managerial excellence.
We describe people who are “consumed” or “devoured” by ambition as if by a predator or an out-of-control inferno. Thinkers since deepest antiquity have raised these questions, approaching the subject of ambition with ambivalence and often trepidation-as when the ancient Greek poet Hesiod proposed a differentiation between the good and the bad goddess Eris. Indeed, ambition as a longing for immortal fame seems to be one of the unique hallmarks of the human species. While philosophy has touched only occasionally on the problem of burning ambition, sociology, psychoanalysis, and world literature have provided rich and more revealing descriptions and examples of its shaping role in human history. Drawing on a long and varied tradition of writing on this topic, ranging from the works of Homer through Shakespeare, Freud, and Kafka and from the history of ancient Greece and Rome to the Italian Renaissance and up to the present day (to modernity and the current neoliberal era), Eckart Goebel explores our driving passion for recognition - that insatiable hunter in the mirror - and power.
Rev. Dr. Johnson Oluwasola Olagunju is the President of World Harvest Church International based in the United States. He is an Ordained Minister by calling, and a Registered Nurse by profession. He studied Nursing at Rasmussen College, Minnesota, USA, and holds a Doctorate Degree in Theology from Faith Christian Theological Seminary, Lagos, Nigeria. He has been an accomplished faculty member of the seminary, and the Director of the institutions Vacation Bible School for many years. Dr. Johnson studied and obtained a Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism from Times Journalism Institute, Lagos, Nigeria, and also holds a Mini-MBA in Non-Profit Management from the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota, USA. Dr. Johnson is also an Alumnus of Haggaii Institute of Leadership, Hawaii, USA. Dr. Johnson is a trained Certified Pastoral Counselor, and a Senior Chaplain Officer. Dr. Johnson is a reputable conference speaker, teacher, counselor, and preacher. He ministers in churches, crusades, revivals, fellowship meetings, and youth programs. He is also a pastoral consultant for ministries. He has conducted several successful counseling sessions in varied areas of life, including: marital, career, family, health, business, etc. Dr. Johnson has the anointing for healing and deliverance, through which many have received their miracles, and restored to new life in Christ! Dr. Johnson is anointed for such a time as this, and he is available to minster whenever, and wherever invited, as time, schedules, and resources permit. Dr. Johnson is also the author of Overcoming The Internal Hindrances to Prayer which offers a delightful reading, and provides a great source of inspiration and blessings of living testimonies to people. Dr. Johnsons books are available through the ministrys distribution networks.
One of the largest southern cities and a hub for the cotton industry, Memphis, Tennessee, was at the forefront of black political empowerment during the Jim Crow era. Compared to other cities in the South, Memphis had an unusually large number of African American voters. Black Memphians sought reform at the ballot box, formed clubs, ran for office, and engaged in voter registration and education activities from the end of the Civil War through the Brown v. Board of Education decision of 1954. In this groundbreaking book, Elizabeth Gritter examines how and why black Memphians mobilized politically in the period between Reconstruction and the beginning of the civil rights movement. Gritter illuminates, in particular, the efforts and influence of Robert R. Church Jr., an affluent Republican and founder of the Lincoln League, and the notorious Memphis political boss Edward H. Crump. Using these two men as lenses through which to view African American political engagement, this volume explores how black voters and their leaders both worked with and opposed the white political machine at the ballot box. River of Hope challenges persisting notions of a "Solid South" of white Democratic control by arguing that the small but significant number of black southerners who retained the right to vote had more influence than scholars have heretofore assumed. Gritter's nuanced study presents a fascinating view of the complex nature of political power during the Jim Crow era and provides fresh insight into the efforts of the individuals who laid the foundation for civil rights victories in the 1950s and '60s.
In the past, African American aspirations for political offi ce were assumed to be limited to areas with sizeable black population bases. By and large, black candidates have rarely been successful in statewide or national elections. This has been attributed to several factors: limited resources available to African American candidates, or identifi cation with a black liberationist ideological thrust. Other factors have been a relatively small and spatially concentrated primary support base of black voters, and the persistent resistance of many white voters to support black candidates. For these reasons, the possibility of black candidates winning elections to national offi ce was presumably just a dream. Conventional wisdom conceded a virtual cap on both the possible number of black elected officials and the level of elective offi ce to which they could ascend. But objective political analysis has not always made sufficient allowances for the more universal phenomenon of individual political ambitions. Th e contributors to this volume explore the ways ambitious individuals identifi ed and seized upon strategies that are expanding the boundaries of African American electoral politics. This volume is anchored by a symposium that focuses on new possibiities in African American politics. Both the electoral contests of 2006 and the Barack Obama presidential campaign represent an emergent dynamic in American electoral politics. Analysts are beginning to agree that the contours of social change now make the electoral successes of black candidates who are perceived as ideologically and culturally mainstream increasingly likely. The debate captured in this volume will likely inspire further scholarly inquiry into the changing nature and dimensions of the larger dynamic of race in American politics and the subsequent changing political fortunes of African American candidates.
If the idea of walking with Jesus doesn't make you uncomfortable, you haven't thought seriously enough about His presence in your life. The passed-down, packaged Jesus turns out to be quite different from the one who steps alive and kicking out of the pages of Scripture. Author, pastor and radio teacher Chip Ingram outlines what it takes to follow this renegade Jesus toward the idea of Holy Ambition. Stretching outside of your comfortable existence is just the beginning. This newly updated edition will bolster dislocated hearts and turn broken spirits toward radical, faith-filled strategies that make a difference for God right now.
What role should ambition play in our lives? Our culture generally buys the American Dream that yes, we can fulfill all our aspirations. But to seek personal power and fame in the competitive world of Western culture has a dark side. Ambition can be subtle and enticing, leading to great unhappiness. Questions about ambition are more urgent now than they have ever been. What is ambition, exactly, and is it okay to be ambitious? What part does self-esteem play in personal growth and productivity? Can the ego's drive to get ahead and make a name for oneself lead to obsession or a growing narcissism? Does the desire to do one's best constitute ambition, or faithfulness to one's calling? Can personal character and integrity be eroded by too much celebrity and success? The writers in this book address these complex questions about ambition in a variety of ways and in wonderfully different voices. The pieces range from personal musings to thought experiments and more formal reflections. With elegance and wisdom, the writers raise and reflect on the question that lies at our most intimate core of being and at the very center of our culture.
In "Beyond Ambition: Finding Purpose in Success," Alex Bennett embarks on a gripping journey of self-discovery, navigating the tumultuous landscape of ambition, success, and fulfillment. As they rise to prominence in the competitive world of business, Alex confronts their deepest fears and insecurities, grappling with the shadowy temptations of power and wealth. Yet, amidst the chaos, they find a beacon of hope-a whisper of their true purpose waiting to be uncovered. Through heart-wrenching trials and triumphant victories, Alex learns that true success is not measured in material wealth, but in the courage to stay true to one's convictions and embrace the journey of self-discovery. "Beyond Ambition" is a captivating tale of resilience, redemption, and the enduring power of the human spirit to find meaning in the face of adversity.