New Releases by Mark Dagostino

During his 35-year career in the Army, Rick Lynch led 25,000 of our country's best to victory in "The Surge" in Iraq. He came home to take command of Fort Hood, Texas, the largest Army Installation in America. He rose up to take charge of every Army Installation on Earth, leading 120,000 mostly civilian employees through the restructuring of a $20-billion budget, under unimaginable pressure from the Pentagon. But for the last 12 years, he's put all of his experience and expertise on the line for the sake of accomplishing an equally important mission: To develop strong leaders, right here at home, while teaching adaptive leadership principles all across Corporate America. We're Not Robots is the result of Rick's mission: A practical guide for today's corporate leaders, detailing how paying attention to our most important resource-our people-turns companies into High-Performing Organizations. Filled with actionable takeaways, historical perspective, and surprisingly candid, enlightening insights from Rick's 12 years as a sought-after consultant and leader to more than 35 clients across a wide spectrum of corporate entities, it's a must-read for leaders who want their teams not only to survive, but to thrive-in an unpredictable, post- COVID, AI-intruding world.

UMA MISSÃO: INSPIRAR O MUNDO E PROPORCIONAR FELICIDADE DE MANEIRA SUSTENTÁVEL E A LONGO PRAZO Um ambiente divertido, onde não há hierarquias ou chefes formais. Uma empresa on-line que não se restringe ao mundo digital, que se preocupa com a comunidade e organiza eventos beneficentes. Se você é funcionário, dependendo da situação, pode até inventar a vaga que mais combina com as suas aptidões ou começar uma spin-off dentro da companhia. Se você é cliente, até quando recebe um pedido errado pode ser surpreendido positivamente. Parece um lugar dos sonhos ou algo impossível de existir? Mas este lugar existe, é uma companhia lucrativa e auto-organizada com sede em Las Vegas. Bem-vindo à Zappos. No livro O poder do uau, são os próprios colaboradores que mostram um pouco dessa cultura inspiradora. Que tal abrir a mente e levar o poder do uau para o seu mundo também? A ZAPPOS.COM é uma empresa de atendimento ao cliente que calha de vender sapatos, roupas e acessórios on-line. Conhecida por seus Dez Valores Fundamentais e sua estrutura organizacional única, a Zappos aborda a contratação e o recrutamento de uma maneira que é ao mesmo tempo extremamente seletiva e meticulosamente focada em encontrar candidatos que farão com que os clientes digam “UAU”. Os funcionários da Zappos (os zapponianos, como são chamados) tomam decisões comerciais diárias com um olho focado na resiliência de sua cultura. As histórias compiladas em O poder do UAU oferecem uma visão dos bastidores da evolução de uma marca obcecada por serviços e como ela planeja continuar gerando felicidade pelos próximos 500 anos.

Trong Live in Love - Sống đời yêu thương, Lauren chia sẻ chi tiết về tình bạn thời thơ ấu của cô với Thomas Rhett, giải thích cách họ kết nối lại khi còn trẻ. Cô ấy đưa ra một cái nhìn hậu trường hiếm hoi về những thách thức khi kết hôn với người bạn thân nhất của mình, người vừa trở thành một ngôi sao ca nhạc và cuộc đấu tranh để tìm chỗ đứng cho riêng mình trong sự điên cuồng vì danh tiếng của chồng. Và trong chi tiết đau lòng, cô ấy mở ra về những trải nghiệm thay đổi cuộc đời của mình khi làm nhiệm vụ truyền giáo ở Haiti, và sau đó ở Uganda, nơi cô ấy gặp đứa bé quý giá sẽ trở thành con gái đầu lòng của họ. Từ việc chia sẻ sự lãng mạn trong lời thề ước đám cưới viết tay của họ đến những thử thách mà họ phải đối mặt khi điều chỉnh với thực tế lần đầu trở thành cha mẹ, Live in Love mang đến một cái nhìn sâu sắc về cuộc sống của một cặp vợ chồng -- và mở ra cánh cửa cho tất cả hành trình của chúng ta trên con đường để khám phá bản thân.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this refreshing and inspiring memoir, Lauren Akins, the wife of country music star Thomas Rhett, shows what it’s really like to be “the perfect couple” fans imagine, and reveals what it actually takes to live in love, stay in love, and grow together. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY PARADE When country music star Thomas Rhett won the ACM Award for Single of the Year with “Die a Happy Man,” his wife, Lauren Akins, was overjoyed. Her childhood best friend and now husband was being anointed the hottest new star in country music—for a song he had written about her. He was living his dream. Lauren was elated, but she was also wrestling with some big questions, not the least of which was, How can I live my own life of purpose? Lauren Akins never wanted to be in the spotlight, but as Thomas Rhett made his relationship with Lauren the subject of many of his hit songs, she was tossed into the role of one of America’s sweethearts. Revered by fans for her down-to-earth ease and charm, her commitment to humanitarian work, and the pure love she exudes for her family, Lauren has never shared her side of their story—full as it’s been with deep love, painful loss, tremendous joy, and a struggle to stay grounded in faith along the way—until now. In Live in Love, Lauren shares details about her childhood friendship with Thomas Rhett, explaining how they reconnected as young adults. She offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of being married to her best friend, who just happens to be a music star, and the struggle to find her own footing in the frenzy of her husband’s fame. And in heart-wrenching detail, she opens up about her life-changing experiences doing mission work in Haiti, and then in Uganda, where she met the precious baby who would become their first daughter. From sharing the romance of their handwritten wedding vows to the challenges they faced as they adjusted to the reality of becoming first-time parents, Live in Love takes an intimate look at one couple’s life—and opens a window into all of our journeys on the path to self-discovery. Live in Love is a deeply personal memoir that offers inspiring guidance for anyone looking to keep romance alive, balance children and marriage, express true faith, and live a life of purpose.

Happy customers. Passionate employees. A highly recognizable brand known for delivering on its promises. That's the power of WOW. From its birth during the Dot Com Boom in 1999 to its acquisition by Amazon in 2009, Zappos, the customer service company that just happens to sell things online, continues to turn heads with its disruptively entrepreneurial spirit and radically innovative employees. Ever unfolding throughout two decades, Zappos continues to outlive the seemingly inevitable short lifespan of the average corporate company. How do they do it? In The Power of WOW, the essential follow-up to Tony Hsieh's Delivering Happiness, Zapponians from every part of the business share powerful stories and lessons that they have learned in business and life––from delivering empathetic customer service in the face of devastating circumstances to creating a self-organized organizational structure using Market-Based Dynamics and everything in between. Fast-paced and filled with authentic, diverse voices, The Power of WOW gives readers an exclusive and immersive understanding of how one company is finding resilience. This glimpse inside the world of Zappos shows how a self-organized company is opening up avenues for passionate individuals to unleash their undiscovered strengths in the workplace and evolve the business from the inside out. Whether you are a customer, an employee, a business leader, shareholder, entrepreneur, or just happened to pick up this book, The Power of WOW will, ultimately, show how leading and infusing humanity into the workplace can change everything in your business, your community, and your life.

„Rezavé plechovky měníme ve zlato. Jsou pak rychlé a hlasité...“ Rawlingsova cesta na vrchol byla plná nebezpečných zvratů a úsměvných odboček. Postřelili ho v jeho milovaném mustangu, v mládí se několik měsíců bezcílně potuloval po Státech, aby nakonec založil dílnu Gas Monkey Garage a pronikl do televize se svým super úspěšným pořadem Rychle a hlasitě, ve kterém se zaměřuje na úpravu aut. V knize Rychle a hlasitě popisuje svou cestu za úspěchem, přidává pár užitečných rad a vše doprovází fotografiemi.

El testimonio conmovedor de un hombre que transformó su vida cuando adoptó a un perro. La transformación puede surgir de lugares inesperados: una visita a un refugio de animales y la búsqueda de un perro especial terminaron salvando la vida de Eric O'Grey. Eric O'Grey tenía un sobrepeso de 70 kilos, estaba deprimido y enfermo. Después de toda una vida de hacer dietas fallidas y con diabetes tipo 2, Eric acudió a un nuevo médico, quien sorprendentemente le prescribió que adoptara a un perro. Fue entonces cuando conoció a Peety: un perro obeso, de mediana edad y olvidado que, como él, había visto días mejores. Los dos se adoptaron y comenzaron un viaje increíble, formando un vínculo de amor incondicional que cambió para siempre sus vidas. En el transcurso de un año, Eric perdió 70 kilos y Peety perdió 11. Como resultado, Eric revertió su diabetes, dejó de depender de los medicamentos y se volvió feliz y saludable por primera vez en su vida. Comenzó a tener citas, después de estar solo durante quince años y, finalmente, se reencontró con el amor de su vida. ¿Y Peety? Su afecto marcaría el camino en la aventura perruna de su vida. Peety, el perro que salvó mi vida es para cualquiera que esté listo para hacer un cambio en su vida, y para todos los que conocen la alegría, el amor y la esperanza que un perro puede inspirar. Esto es más que una historia de rescate mutuo. Ésta es una historia épica de amistad y fuerza. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Eric was 150 pounds overweight, depressed, and sick. After a lifetime of failed diet attempts, and the onset of type 2 diabetes due to his weight, Eric went to a new doctor, who surprisingly prescribed a shelter dog. And that's when Eric met Peety: an overweight, middle-aged, and forgotten dog who, like Eric, had seen better days. The two adopted each other and began an incredible journey together, forming a bond of unconditional love that forever changed their lives. Over the next year, just by going on walks, playing together, and eating plant-based foods, Eric lost 150 pounds, and Peety lost 25. As a result, Eric reversed his diabetes, got off all medication, and became happy and healthy for the first time in his life-eventually reconnecting with and marrying his high school sweetheart. WALKING WITH PEETY is for anyone who is ready to make a change in his or her life, and for everyone who knows the joy, love, and hope that dogs can bring. This is more than a tale of mutual rescue. This is an epic story of friendship and strength.

A guide to successfully getting the life you want by changing your perspective and discovering your ideal self. More often than not, our own mental obstacles are holding us back from the joy, fulfillment, and meaning that we all crave, but by retooling our perspectives, we gain the ability to see the path toward the life we truly desire. Charlie Harary, business executive, professor, speaker, and radio host, combines the wisdom of science, spirituality, and personal growth in practical and understandable terms so you can take the life you have and make it the life you want. Everyone has the extraordinary capacity to transform their life. And it’s easier to do than you might think—in order to get what you want, to achieve that sense of greater life satisfaction, all you need to do is learn how to best use the resources you already have. Based on the latest research into the brain’s neuroplasticity, analysis of ancient wisdom, and exploration of the practices of today’s greatest achievers, he offers guidance and inspiration so you can break through the clutter and confusion of your life and find your true purpose.

Eric was 150 pounds overweight and depressed. After a lifetime of failed diets and the onset of type 2 diabetes, he went to a doctor who surprisingly prescribed a shelter dog. And that's when Eric met Peety an overweight, middle-aged, and forgotten dog. The two adopted each other and began an incredible journey together that forever changed their lives.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the coach of the 2016 and 2018 NCAA Tournament–winning Villanova University men’s basketball team comes a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a champion, along with lessons from his coaching career and the story of his personal road to success. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BLOOMBERG When Kris Jenkins sank a three-pointer at the buzzer to win the 2016 NCAA Tournament, it was a victory not just for a team and its coach but for an entire program. In his twentieth season with the Villanova program, including a five-year stint as an assistant to Coach Rollie Massimino, Coach Jay Wright had achieved his lifelong dream—and witnessed the culmination of a decades-long effort to build a culture of winning around a set of core values. In Attitude, Coach Wright shares some of the leadership secrets that have enabled Villanova, a private university with an undergraduate enrollment of less than 6,500, to thrive in the hypercompetitive world of college athletics. As he recounts the story of the 2015–16 Wildcats, Coach Wright offers anecdotes from his own journey up the ladder of success, with lessons learned on the Little League playing fields of his youth and wisdom passed down from his coaches and mentors. Each step of Villanova’s journey to a national championship incorporates a signature term torn from Coach Wright’s own motivational playbook. Here are key principles that aspiring leaders can apply, not only on the basketball court but in the boardroom, the classroom, and the living room. From learning to accept your role to remembering to honor those who came before us, Jay Wright’s core values provide a positive blueprint for transformational team building based on the idea that anyone—from the head coach to the last player on the bench—can be a leader when the moment demands it. The product of a lifetime’s worth of championship-level preparation, Attitude is perfect for anyone looking to build a team, achieve a goal, or nurture their own winning culture. Praise for Attitude “Jay Wright’s Attitude is filled with wonderful anecdotes, life lessons, and that which we all seek: wisdom.”—Phil Knight, co-founder and chairman emeritus, Nike “In 2015–16, Villanova displayed the best attributes of a champion by playing hard, smart, and together. Jay Wright instilled those traits in his team, and in Attitude he shares the universal leadership lessons that helped it succeed.”—Mike Krzyzewski, head coach, Duke University basketball

By renovating homes in Waco, Texas, and changing lives in such a winsome and engaging way, Chip and Joanna have become more than just the stars of Fixer Upper, they have become America’s new best friends.

The author, a vice president at Goldman Sachs, tells her personal story of separation, grief, and ultimate redemption, changing the perception of what it means to be an undocumented Hispanic immigrant.

This is the true story of a woman who prevailed against the most heinous accusations imaginable. Tonya Craft, a Georgia kindergarten teacher and loving mother of two, never expected a knock on her door to change her life forever. But in May 2008, false accusations of child molestation turned her world upside down. The trial that followed dragged her reputation through the mud and lent nationwide notoriety to her name. Tonya's life spiraled into a witch-trial nightmare in which she was deemed guilty before her innocence could be determined by a jury. Her children were taken away without even a goodbye, and her own daughter was forced to take the stand against her in a courtroom. The situation seemed hopeless, and Tonya was shell-shocked and heartbroken. But that didn't keep her from finding the strength to fight. Over the course of two terrifying years, Tonya rallied to take charge of her own defense, flying across the country and knocking on doors on a desperate quest for answers, and defying her own lawyers on more than one occasion. Tonya's goal was not only to avoid conviction; it was to clear her name, and, most of all, regain custody of her children. Accused is about more than Tonya's shocking trial and fight for justice. It is the story of a mother's extraordinary love, the faith that sees her through it all, and the forgiveness that sets her free.

The breakout star of Discovery’s hit automotive restoration show Fast N’ Loud takes readers on an entertaining ride through his wild life and behind the scenes of his hit show in this memoir and automotive handbook, revving with outrageous details and jaw-dropping stories, and injected with the quick-witted, foul-mouthed charm viewers love. “If we’re gonna have fun, it better have a motor!” In Fast N’ Loud, Richard Rawlings pushes into high gear, sharing the story of his rise to success, his show, and the automotive know-how that has made him famous. He begins with his own story—how he went from flat broke to a seat at the table with some of history’s most iconic car guys. His road to the top is full of dangerous twists and hilarious turns, with a few precipitous cliffs in between, including getting shot defending his beloved 1965 Mustang fastback from carjackers, blowing out of town Fear-and-Loathing style, and picking up chicks and vagrants along the way. Rawlings then takes readers behind the scenes of Fast N’ Loud, the series, sharing details on everything from the toughest car to restore to the easiest, his favorite restorations, travel and war anecdotes, and the best and worst cars to make it to the small screen. He finishes with a handy guide for classic and antique car enthusiasts that includes insider tricks of the trade. Want to know how to find a Model-T in mint condition? Need a carburetor for your ’73 Ford Mustang? Want to meet other ’60s Porsche owners? The answers are all here.

Many authors write about leadership, but few have lived it at the level of Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch. The world is in desperate need of authentic, reliable leaders at all levels of society. Twenty-first-century leaders face unprecedented challenges and rapid change, and leaders with a keen ability to adapt are in high demand. Sharing stories from the front and insights born from overcoming adversity on both the battlefield and in the boardroom, Lynch reveals impactful leadership principles ranging from earning respect and working effectively with diverse teams to adapting to new technology and laying a foundation of trust built upon integrity. With refreshing directness, he shows readers how to make wise calls and gain the confidence they need to lead in our ever-changing world.

The actor recounts some of his most memorable performances with famous actors and actresses along with his humble beginnings, his marriage, and his deep faith in God.

Rudy became the inspiration for millions when a Hollywood film depicting his journey as a Notre Dame football player became one of the most influential sports movies ever made. In Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger's only autobiography, go behind the scenes to experience the heartache, triumph, and glory through Rudy's own eyes, and learn details of the ten years it took to get the movie made. For the first time, the real Rudy shares his story of floundering through school with undiagnosed dyslexia and finding himself mixed up with a rough and rowdy crowd. "Football was my salvation in high school," Rudy believes, and while he dreamed of playing for Notre Dame, he never believed he was smart enough to make it to the elite group of higher education. A poignant and high-energy storyteller, Rudy details failures and pitfalls along the way. He explains the persistence and determination it took to get accepted to Notre Dame, to suit up and play for twenty-seven glorious seconds, and to see the dream of his movie become a reality. Rudy is truly a real-life testament to the old adage that it is not how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get up again. He will motivate you to discover your own dreams and to them with unrelenting faith that anything is possible.

In My Life Outside the Ring, Hulk Hogan, legendary wrestler come reality star, reflects on his life, family, and career, and shares how he has found inspiration during difficult times. Hulk Hogan, born Terry Bollea, burst onto the professional wrestling scene in the late seventies and went on to become a world wrestling champion many times over. From humble beginnings, this giant of a man escaped a pre-ordained life of dock and construction work in Port Tampa, Florida, to become one of the most recognizable celebrities on the planet. He did it through sheer will, grit, determination, and a drive to always go over the top and do more than what others thought possible. From the outside, his story was one of a charmed life—he was at the top of his career, had a wonderful and loving family, and a lifelong fan base who worshiped him. Of course he had his up and downs—including hints of steroid abuse and his falling out with WWE and Vince McMahon—but two years tested Hogan more than any other in his lifetime. In 2007, while riding the massive success of his VH1 reality show, Hogan Knows Best, his son Nick was involved in a tragic car accident that left his best friend in critical condition. Then Linda, his wife, left him after 23 years of marriage, his beloved daughter Brooke blamed him for the breakup, and his son went to jail. The tabloid media had a field day. When unflattering jailhouse conversations between him and his son were released to the press the tabloids were in a frenzy. The sudden turmoil and tragedy surrounding Hogan took its toll. He fell into a deep depression, seeing no way out, until one fateful phone call. In My Life Outside the Ring, Hogan will unabashedly recount these events, revealing how his newfound clarity steadied him during the most difficult match of his life—and how he emerged from the battle feeling stronger than ever before. I was right there leaning on the side of the car with my hands when I finally saw Nick—my only son—folded up like an accordion with his head down by the gas pedal. "Nick!" I yelled. I could see he was alive. He turned his head, he stuck his hand out, and gave me a thumbs-up. For a second I was relieved. Then the chaos set in. The noise of engines. Sirens. A saw. Paramedics pulling John from the passenger seat. So much blood. I can't even describe to you how panicked I was. The police and firefighters surrounding us seemed panicked, too. The firefighters started cutting the side of the car open to try to get Nick out, and I'm still standing right there when I hear my boy screaming, "No, no, no, stop! Stop! You're gonna cut my legs off. Dad! Just unbuckle the seatbelt. I can get out!" So I reach in and I push the button on his seat belt, and Nick just crawls right out. His wrist was broken. His ribs were cracked. None of that mattered. He was gonna be okay. But not John. John wasn't moving. —from MY LIFE OUTSIDE THE RING

Khách hàng hạnh phúc. Nhân viên nhiệt huyết. Một thương hiệu được biết đến với việc luôn thực hiện những lời hứa của mình. Đó là sức mạnh của trải nghiệm WOW. Từ khi ra đời năm 1999 đến khi được Amazon mua lại vào năm 2009, Zappos luôn giữ vững tinh thần kinh doanh đột phá và nhân viên sáng tạo triệt để. Zappos đã tồn tại và phát triển trước sự ngỡ ngàng của giới doanh nhân toàn cầu. Họ đã làm như thế nào để đạt được điều đó? Trong Trải nghiệm WOW, nhân viên từ mọi bộ phận của Zappos sẽ chia sẻ những câu chuyện cũng như bài học mà họ có được từ việc cung cấp dịch vụ khách hàng bằng cả trái tim. Cho dù bạn là khách hàng, nhân viên, lãnh đạo doanh nghiệp, cổ đông, doanh nhân hay độc giả tình cờ, cuốn sách này sẽ cho bạn thấy việc dẫn dắt và lan tỏa cảm xúc tích cực tại nơi làm việc có thể thay đổi doanh nghiệp, cộng đồng của bạn và cuộc sống của bạn như thế nào.