Publisher's Synopsis
Stunned by LIFE is the Only Real Wake-up Call! First, let's think about work. Did you know that even gifted executives derail in their careers because they haven't mastered the subtleties of: 1. Collaboration 2. Forging a mentor relationship and 3. Knowing and acting on their unique strengths? These shortcomings reveal themselves most when challenges are new and the answers are few. Regular reflection that includes poetry can add the missing dimension to you if you face such challenges and feel you're losing influence in your life. It lets the light in, and poise is the outcome. Dutch priest and psychologist Henri Nouwen famously wrote, "Silence is the home of the word." And in fact, the recent, enormous popularity in the work force of the book Quiet by Susan Cain, shows how reflection as a powerful quality has gained true traction. So, how do you find clarity in your mind and embolden your own voice? How do you rid yourself of the fear that life is passing you by? You're not getting any younger . . . and perhaps you're not doing anything about it? The answer is through personal self-discovery and transformation, says Allan Cox in his latest book, When The Sun Shines Through. Transformation, however, doesn't come easy. It takes guidance to re-imagine your life, to live more fully and claim what your unique strengths are, not just at work, but across your whole life. This also takes soul-searching
