Do I focus on accomplishing the mission, or do I take care of my people? How do I do both?\nThis is a practical guide for building dynamic and respectful workplace relationships, while also achieving the loftiest of organizational goals. It's about creating a culture where collaboration thrives, communication flows freely, and conflict is rare and brief. Each chapter provides practical tips that are supported by inspirational stories, personal anecdotes, and scholarly research, along with opportunities for reflection and developmental activities. All are designed to give you a clear path to achieving results with, through, and for people.

Mission First, People Always: The Definitive Guide to Balancing People and Performance

Business & Money

Patterson, Mike

Management & Leadership

Ambassador Associates

Book is (1990) Over Sized Hardcover in great condition. Has many wonderful photos and is very informative.

Fort Worth, New Frontiers in Excellence: A Contemporary Portrait

History

Jones, Kathryn

Americas

Windsor Pubns

A book covering the tactical theories, training methods and philosophy of Xingyi as taught to Mike Patterson by the late Hsu Hong Chi of Taiwan. Shrfu Patterson is widely considered to be one of the foremost experts in the world on the art of Xingyi. With over 40 years experience (at time of writing) as a fighter, coach and teacher, he has authored a masterpiece covering all aspects of this discipline. His immense experience is gleaned from the crucible of continuous and true testing of Xingyi's tenets. The crucible of first being a successful full contact fighter himself and then following that experience by becoming a successful full contact coach, training and guiding 37 full contact champions throughout the 80's and 90's until retirement from coaching in 2000. This book covers the Hsing I (xingyi) taught to him by Hsu Hong Chi (XuHongJi) in thorough detail. Theory, mechanics and strategy of the five fists and twelve animals are covered with emphasis placed on opening/closing phases of core power generation. Perspectives on training, skill development, conditioning, meditation/energetics, partner drilling, strategy and cultivation are all discussed thoroughly. This is a work designed to present Xingyi in a plain English, straightforward manner. Great lengths are taken to explain concept with science while offering simple physical "proofs" to test the veracity of the methods. The author avoids subject matter that has been done to death (i.e. history) in other books to instead put forth concrete methodology allowing practitioners to "marry" traditional practice to real world application. To this end, the book also covers R.S.P.C.T. (Realistically Structured Progressive Combat Training). RSPCT is a contemporary methodology of translating Xingyi concepts and tactics into viable combat skills through specific partner training. This method is time tested under the pressure of full contact competition. RSPCT was invented and synthesized as a stand alone program to train effective fighting for competition or street environments. Five tiers, ten categories of training methods, drills and exercises are discussed in depth. It is a training methodology that can be applied to any martial discipline for effective real world application. The book is punctuated by personal anecdotes which drive home certain salient points within the scope of the work as only a person who has lived this path can ascertain. The book contains 266 pages, at 8 1/2 x 11, and over 700 photos and illustrations. A summary of the main table of contents follows: (1)Statement of Purpose; (2)History; (3)Memories of Master Hsu; (4)Building The Wall; (5)Meditation &amp; Energetics; (6)Hsin, I, Li, Chi, Jin; (7)Importance of Ritual; (8)Song of Pi; (9)Song of Tsuan; (10)Song of Peng; (11)Song of Pao; (12)Song of Heng; (13)Theory and Principle of the Ma (Horse); (14)Theory and Principle of the Yao (SparrowHawk); (15)Theory and Principle of the Ing Shyung (Eagle/Bear); (16)Theory and Principle of the Dou Gi (Cockerel); (17)Theory and Principle of the Sir (Snake); (18)Theory and Principle of the Tow (Tortise/Alligator); (19)Theory and Principle of the Gi (Rooster); (20)Theory and Principle of the Tai (Phoenix) Hsing; (21)Theory and Principle of the Yen (Swallow); (22)Theory and Principle of the Hou (Monkey); (23)Theory and Principle of the Fhu (Tiger); (24)Theory and Principle of the Lung (Dragon); (25)Practical Practice; (26)Paired Drills; (27)Three Basin Theory; (28)The High Low Poker Game; (29)The Nine Essences; (30)The Seven Stars; (31)The Eight Fundamentals; (32)Energy Release; (33)The Five Forces; (34)The Five Key Words; (35)Essential Knowledge - 24 Stems, 5 Roots; (36)The Three Powers; (37)Yin &amp; Yang Theory; (38)R.S.P.C.T. (Realistically Structured Progressive Combat Training); (39)RSPCT Tier 1 - Reflexive; (40)RSPCT Tier 2 - Structural; (41)RSPCT Tier 3 - Perceptual; (42)RSPCT Tier 4 - Conceptual; (43)RSPCT Tier 5 - Tempering; (44)Closing Commentary

Xingyi - A Means To An End

Sports & Outdoors

Individual Sports

Mike Patterson has released his second offering in the internal martial arts genre. This time the spotlight is on the art of Baguazhang. This second book is again focused on covering the tactical theories, training methods and philosophy, this time of Baguazhang, as a martial art. A bit more information on the health/vitality and cultivation methods found within these disciplines has been included as well due to popular request. Shrfu Patterson is widely considered to be one of the foremost experts in the world on the internal martial arts. With over 42 years experience (at time of writing) as a successful fighter, coach and teacher, he has authored another masterpiece covering a broad range of the Baguazhang discipline. Relating once again viewpoints gained from immense experience gleaned from the crucible of continuous and true testing of internal martial arts tenets within full contact fighting venues. Shrfu Patterson has become known for in-depth knowledge of the mechanics, physics and kinetics that make these arts viable within real combat. And once again, he writes from his strengths with emphasis placed on opening/closing phases of core power generation within isolate exercises, moving form and partner training of Baguazhang. Perspectives on training, skill development, conditioning, meditation/energetics/Taoist alchemy, partner drilling, strategy, tactics and cultivation are all discussed thoroughly. This is a work once again designed to, this time, present Bagua in a plain English, straightforward manner. Great lengths are taken to explain concept with science while offering simple physical "proofs" to test the veracity of the methods. The author again avoids subject matter that has been done to death in other books, with only a cursory nod to history and any "songs" devoid of explanation, to instead put forth concrete methodology allowing practitioners to "marry" traditional practice to real world application. To this end, the book also covers R.S.P.C.T. (Realistically Structured Progressive Combat Training) for Baguazhang. Those familiar with the author's book on Xingy will recognize that RSPCT is a contemporary methodology of translating traditional concepts and tactics into viable combat skills through specific partner training. And in this book the methods designed for Bagua are included to train effective fighting for either competition or street environments. All such Bagua training methods, drills and exercises are discussed in depth. The book is once again punctuated by personal anecdotes to drive home certain salient points gleaned from his teachers within the scope of the Baguazhang discipline during his over 42+ years of study. The book contains 234 pages, single spaced 12 pt. Times New Roman, at 8 1/2 x 11, and over 800 photos and illustrations. A summary of the main table of contents follows: Statement Of Purpose; Dedication; History; Pre-Heaven Post-Heaven Bagua; Qi Gong; Meditation, Engergetics &amp; Taoist Alchemy; Eight Basic Palms; Eight Mother Palms; Walking The Circle; When A Stride Is Not A Stride; Controlling Momentum; The 24 Keys Of Baguazhang; Focus And Be Rewarded; Beginnings; The Moving Guard Of The Circle; Mud Stepping - Why Do It?; Every Step Can Be A Kick, Every Kick Can Be A Step; The Three General Counter Strategies; The Circular Nature Of Attack; The Utility Of Strength - Tien Kan; Pliability - Serving Tea Exercises; The 8 Pole Exercises; Tangential Movement; Jiang Rang Chiao's Frame; The Tool Of Balance; Selected Applications; To Drill Or Not To Drill; R.S.P.C.T. For Baguazhang - Binding, Presenting The Back, Dragon Stepping, Turning, Small To Big/Big To Small, Scenario Drills, Tactical Defenses, Clinch Drills, Defensive Tactics, Attack Strategies, Elbow Strategies, Amalgam Drills, Attack Footwork; Rou Shou Practice; Advice And Methods On Sparring; The 2, 2, 2 &amp; 2 Philosophy; Addendum - Essential Knowledge, 24 Stems &amp; 5 Roots, Yin &amp; Yang, The 3 Powers; Closing Commentary.

Bagua - A Means To An End

Product Description A book that goes into detail about various internal martial arts iron body conditioning exercises and protocols that stem from the Tang Shou Dao / Yizong lineages of Taiwan. This book seeks to archive this information for future generations of practitioners for fear of the knowledge fading completely into obscurity. This book in no way is meant as a substitute for a competent teacher. But instead is written as an archival of such information. Attempting to learn such disciplines from a book, and without an experienced guide in the form of an actual teacher, is ill advised and not recommended.The practices of Eh Mei Shen Shu (mountain spirit methods), Standing Yiquan and associated neigong works, Shi Swei Jing (wash marrow training), Iron hand (water method), lesser iron skills and various additional conditioning methodologies are presented within the work. A summary of the table of contents is as follows: Preface (Pg 4), Foundation (Pg 9), Meditation (Pg 10), Fetal Breathing (Pg 13), Reverse Breathing (Pg 14), The Seven Energy Centers (Pg 16), Training Prerequisites (Pg 21), Standing Practices (Pg 22), Yi Quan Methods (Pg 24), Mountain Spirit Methods (Pg 31), Sea Of Chi (Pg 37), Small Circulation (Pg 38), Grand Circulation (Pg 39), Iron Shirt / Iron Body (Pg 45), Wash Marrow Training (Pg 51), Training Duration (Pg 53), The Silk (Pg 55), Preparatory Massages (Pg 56), Method of Weight Lifting (Pg 60), Body Posture (Pg 61), With Regard to using the Flail (Pg 64), The Flailing Sequence (Pg 65), Protocols During Training Season (Pg 94), Iron Palm Training (Pg 97), Internal Water Method (Pg 99), Rules During Training (Pg 99), Graduated Progression Of Work (Pg 106), Testing The Iron Skills (Pg 108), Lesser Iron Skills (Pg 111), Body Banging (Pg 112), Tree Shaking (Pg 116), Shin Rolling (Pg 118), Conditioning (Pg 121), Stone Lock / Key (Pg 122), Percussion Training (Pg 136),Conclusion (Pg 140)The author, Mike Patterson, is a career internal martial artist and has been a professional teacher, full contact coach and practitioner for over 50 years at the time of this writing. As a result of his long tenure, Mike Patterson is considered by many to be one of the foremost experts on the subject of internal martial arts alive today. From the Back Cover The true value of a spear rests on two things... 1) The quality of the spear itself and (2) the abilities of the person tasked with wielding same. Forging a sharp and sturdy tip is only half of the equation. The ability to thrust quickly and accurately.. this is the the necessary component needed in order to make the first half work purposefully. Likewise, specialized Iron Skills can only be realized through the process of fusing training with actual real world ability. Only by fusing such skills with a robust grounding in reality of usage will the true nature and potential be revealed.Mike Patterson About the Author Mike Patterson is considered by many to be one of the foremost experts in the world on the internal martial arts. Shrfu Patterson is a career professional martial artist with over 50 years of Martial Arts experience at the time of this writing, and 40 years teaching the Internal Styles of Hsing I, Pa Kua, Tai Chi and Liou He Ba Fah. Mike Patterson was the All Taiwan Full Contact Martial Arts Champion in 1975-1976, an all inclusive contest open to all styles and all ranks. He was the youngest champion ever in the history of the event and retired undefeated. He has since trained Numerous World, International and National Full Contact Champions himself. he was Men's Coach of the 1996 World Team U.S.A. Inside Kung Fu Magazine chose him as The 1997 Coach Of The Year, having trained so many successful Full Contact KuoShu Fighters for competition. He has trained a total of 37 World, International, National and Regional Chinese KuoShu Full Contact Champions between the years of 1981 and 2000. He retired from this venue of coaching at the end o

Body Of Steel: Revitalized Transformation

Religion & Spirituality

PHK Enterprises

The real life stories and experiences of a small church pastor that bring insight into the idea of being a pastor or church leader. The book is intended to be a tool of wisdom for those seeking to lead churches.

So....you want to be a Pastor

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Living in the Book of Acts: An Apology for the SoldOut Movement's Five Core Convictions

The principles in this book will free you from the mental slavery that comes with intrusive thoughts and OCD! Whether you are a Christian or not, the ancient methods are time tested to take back control of your thoughts. Whether your OCD is severe or you are just struggling with negative thinking, this short read will give you hope and freedom.

Taking OCD Captive: A Christian Battle Strategy to Overcome Obessive Compulsive Disorder and Intrusive Thoughts

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