Sandbox Wisdom

"A smart, warm-hearted and winning book. A must read!" -The New York Times "This is not another formulaic business book written with perfect hindsight about some increasingly irrelevant business model. The lessons here are fast, timeless and under your nose." -Scott Bedbury, author of A Brand New World "An insightful little book!" -Fred Smith, founder, chairman, president, and CEO of FedEx "What people think about you or your business is unimportant. What matters is how you make them feel about themselves and their decisions in your presence." That's just one of the startling insights revealed in this heartwarming story about a confused and disillusioned CEO whose encounter with an amiable mechanic and an adorable little girl changes his business-and his life-forever. This timely story reveals the timeless principles of business and organizational success in a way that goes straight to the heart of 21st century marketing, branding, selling and leadership. You'll discover the simple truths of influencing others, managing failure, strategic thinking, conflict resolution and much more. Forget business as usual. Sandbox Wisdom is a new way to awaken the subconscious wisdom of your childhood and revitalize your business, and your life.

A refreshing reminder that many of the lessons learned in one's early life should never be forgotten (Jeff Shuman, Professor and Director of Entrepreneurial Studies at Bentley College, author of The Rhythm of Business), Sandbox Wisdom offers some commonsense wisdom for our truly uncommon business world.

Henry Ford once said, "Whether you think you can, or think you can't ...you're right." This one-of a kind ebook addresses what matters most as it relates to your success in life. It will guide you to develop a positive attitude, reduce stress, attack your fears and keep your passion alive! In The Power of AttitudeMac Anderson, takes you on a journey of personal discovery in this powerful, beautifully designed gift book. It will help you manage your energy levels, keep your soul alive, take new paths, reduce stress, attack your fears, and hang on when the storms blow through.

It is a complex time to be a parent. Our climate is in crisis, and economic inequality is deepening. Racialized violence is spreading, and school shootings are escalating. How do we, as parents, cultivate in our children a love of the earth, a cry for justice, and a commitment to nonviolence? Where do we place our bodies so we teach our kids that resistance is crucial and change is possible? What practices do we hold as a family to encourage them to work with their hands, honor their hearts, and nurture their spirits? The Sandbox Revolution calls upon our collective wisdom to wrestle with the questions, navigate the challenges, offer concrete practices, and remind parents of the sacredness of the work. Written by parents who are also writers, pastors, teachers, organizers, artists, gardeners, and activists, this anthology offers a diversity of voices and experiences on topics that include education, money, anti-racism, resistance, spirituality, disability justice, and earth care.

The authors present realistic advice on balancing worklife with family life, and making time for oneself when the office is always "right down the hall." This is a start-to-finish sourcebook for overcoming every challenge associated with working at home.

Do you know what your God-given talents are? Maybe you have discovered them but covered them up with sand because of your attitude, inability to communicate effectively, or the stress of trying to use your gifts. Brush the sand off those talents (and you do have talents )and use them. Life will be more rewarding. Begin with reading this book. Most of us need a little push to be the person God created us to be. "Discover What's in Your Sandbox is an enjoyable read with sound advice on the importance of faith, family and friendships. Carol uses stories from her life to walk the reader through lessons well-learned. I found myself relating to her experiences, and was reminded of where I need to refocus in my own life. Like a conversation with a good friend, Discover What's in Your Sandbox is uplifting and empowering." Karl Mecklenburg, Former NFL All-Pro, Author of Heart of a Student Athlete, Motivational and Inspirational Speaker Carol Odell is executive director of the Southern Colorado Better Business Bureau. Carol began her career as an intern writer for Better Homes and Gardens while a student at the University of Missouri. After graduation, she worked at Ladies Home Journal as an associate editor in the food department in New York. Carol and her husband Marshall raised their children Andy and Denise in Colorado Springs and owned a manufacturing company for 13 years. During that time, Carol received a masters in sociology and in counseling. Carol has worked at the Bureau for the last 19 years, which included writing a business column for 10 of those years for the Colorado Springs newspaper, The Gazette.

This book reflects what Juliana McIntyre Fenn has learned from children about a God-given wisdom that is so deeply rooted as to last a lifetime, despite the challenges that sometimes threaten its power. She has seen this wisdom at play in children who attended a school that she co-founded and led for twenty-one years, in the family and religious community of her childhood and in the lives of her children and grandchildren. She claims that children who access their innate wisdom discover that they can create, connect, and collaborate. They find their common humanity with others who are different from themselves. They push back their boundaries in ways that bring new life to the whole community. Their wisdom transforms them and those around them. Wisdom is the spiritual dynamic inherent in the learning process. In her view, wisdom is not the bailiwick of children only. Tapping our wisdom is essential for all of us who wish to undergo personal transformation, to contribute creatively to the world around us, and to love. Gods wisdomthe source and subject of several faith traditionsis our benediction and hope.

This overview of the theme of weakness in the Bible offers readers practical encouragement and hope as they learn to view their frailties as part of God’s plan and purpose for their lives. Our culture deifies strength—and sadly, the church does too. Who has the most successful ministry, the largest congregation, or the godliest family? Our misplaced faith in human strength is a false hope with no basis in Scripture. But a closer look throughout the Bible reveals the central role human frailty plays in the redemption story. From Genesis to Revelation, God’s power is made perfect when people are at their weakest. Far from an undesirable defect, God designed our weakness to draw us closer to himself. As you learn to accept the good gift of weakness, you will experience true strength—the kind that only comes from a loving and infinitely powerful God.