Audiobooks narrated by Wes Bleed

In Defense of Public Service: How 22 Million Government Workers Will Save our Republic

"'Dr. Alexander . . . brings to this book an acute understanding of both why our cherished form of government-and those who serve us in the civil service-appears to be under such unrelenting attack and how we, as citizens, should and must respond.' -from the foreword by Congressman Elijah E. Cummings When those we elect descend into partisan tribalism, criminal malfeasance, and emulation of foreign autocracies and oligarchies, Cedric Alexander says it is the unelected apolitical 'fourth branch' of government-our nation's public servants, civil servants, and first responders-who must save the nation. Alexander, a former deputy mayor, police chief, and CNN commentator, argues that these people do not constitute a nefarious 'deep state' pursuing a hidden agenda. They are the analysts, scientists, lawyers, accountants, educators, consultants, enforcers of regulations, and first responders of every kind who keep the country running and its people safe. Alexander recounts the evolution of the professional civil service as an antidote to widespread cronyism, offers examples of how it has served as a bulwark against powerful corrupting influences, and describes the role it can play in bringing our badly divided society together. To the general public, many of these 22 million people remain invisible and their contributions hidden. But now is the time to make the invisible visible."

Cedric L. Alexander (Author), Wes Bleed (Narrator)

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Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science (A Guide f

"Harnessing the power of self-control for people who like cake, hate push-ups, and aren't robots Admittedly, self-control may be the least-coveted fruit of the Spirit. But the truth is that people who are successful at self-control have freer, happier lives, and we all want that. After all, our bad habits-from the slight to the serious-bring with them a host of negative emotions, take up our time, and keep us from being the best version of ourselves. Sure, self-control is hard, but it doesn't have to be that hard. Your Future Self Will Thank You is a compassionate and humorous guide to reclaiming your willpower based on the Bible and brain science. It shares proven, practical strategies for success, as well as biblical principles that will help you along the way. Whether you want to lose a few pounds, conquer addiction, or kick your nail-biting habit, this book will help you get motivated, stay motivated, and achieve your goals. Get the help you need to be freer, happier, and more successful. Your future self will thank you!"

Drew Dyck (Author), Wes Bleed (Narrator)

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Our Search for Belonging: How Our Need to Connect Is Tearing Us Apart

"Why are we so divided today? Paradoxically, Howard Ross, author of Everyday Bias, says it's our compulsion to belong to a group--something hardwired into us-- that ends up making us deeply connected with some, yet deeply divided from others. Ross shows how we can overcome this growing tribalism. We are living in a world of almost unparalleled separation. People are no longer disagreeing, but are instead disavowing each other's rights to an opinion. What is driving this polarization, and how can we overcome it? Howard Ross says that ironically it's our profound need to belong. He delves deeply into the powerful psychological, neurological, and biological forces that drive us to want to identify so strongly with a group we're sometimes even willing to sacrifice our individual identity. Drawing on his decades of leadership in the diversity and inclusion field, Ross probes the depth and impact of this growing tribalism, the role social media plays in exacerbating it, the ways it impacts every aspect of the daily lives, and how to combat it. Readers will gain tools for exploring contentious dialogue in healthier ways and guidelines for breaking down barriers and building bridges across difference, and organizations and institutions will be able to develop approaches that can open dialogue and encourage mutual understanding."

Howard J. Ross, Jonrobert Tartaglione (Author), Wes Bleed (Narrator)

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A Great Place to Work For All: Better for Business, Better for People, Better for the World

"From Great Place to Work, which produces the popular FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For ranking, comes a new definition of what it takes to make an organization great FOR ALL--for the business, for people and for the world. For 20 years Great Place to Work has published their gold-standard list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. But their latest research shows that what was good enough to be a 'great' workplace 10 or 20 years ago is not good enough now. Even at the best workplaces, leaders can--and must--do better. CEO Michael C. Bush and his team connect the dots to show how the emerging economy is about developing every ounce of human potential. Today's business climate is defined by speed, social technologies and people expecting 'values' besides value. As a result, leaders have to create an outstanding culture for everyone, no matter who they are or what they do for the organization. They have to build a Great Place to Work For All. The authors share new research on how Great Places to Work For All outperform in the stock market and grow revenue 3x faster than less-inclusive rivals. Bush and his team tell surprising, inspiring stories about how closing gaps in the work experience between groups of employees pays off for everyone. They document the ways Great Places to Work For All benefit the individuals working there and contribute to a better global society. And they introduce a new leadership framework, showing the advantages of what the authors define as Level 5 'For All' leaders. In effect, the times demand executives who not only are business-savvy but also are devoted to fairness, have deep faith in people, and empower all individuals to reach their full human potential. This is a call to lead so that organizations bring out the best in everyone."

Great Place to Work, Michael C. Bush (Author), Wes Bleed (Narrator)

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Sharing Jesus Without Freaking Out: Evangelism the Way You Were Born to Do It

"You were born for this. God hardwired you-yes, you-for this. I'm talking about sharing Jesus with others. What if I told you evangelism is less about delivering a polished presentation and more about having a real conversation? What if I told you that God has created you to bring glory to himself by sharing Jesus with others, and that you don't need years of training to obey what he already made you to do? God created you for his glory to advance his gospel with the gifts, talents, and opportunities he gave you. You live at this time in history for a purpose bigger than yourself. In these pages you will read how to connect the gospel story with your story, and how to talk about that story in normal conversations with people you know. No gimmicks. Nothing clever. No need to freak out. Just you, Jesus, and others-in conversations that matter."

Alvin Reid (Author), Wes Bleed (Narrator)

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Capitalists, Arise!: End Economic Inequality, Grow the Middle Class, Heal the Nation

"Peter Georgescu explains how his American Dream journey-from refugee to the CEO of Young & Rubicam-is no longer possible, and the underlying culprit is shareholder primacy. The income gap is growing larger and larger, and Georgescu argues that only a return to a true form of capitalism will begin to decrease that gap. Peter Georgescu is scared, as are some of his more farsighted fellow millionaires and billionaires-not 'of Al Qaeda or the vicious Islamic State or some other evolving radical group . . . We are afraid of where income inequality will lead.' So begins both his 2015 op-ed piece in the New York Times, which generated over 1,000 comments, and this book. Georgescu believes the capitalism that allowed a penniless refugee like him to rise to the top no longer exists. He vividly depicts the damage income inequality is doing and examines the trends and developments that have led to our current crisis. He argues to his fellow capitalists that they are the ones best positioned to fix this problem because they can directly address it. They need to look beyond a single-minded focus on maximizing the short-term profits their shareholders demand and serve the interests of all their stakeholders-employees, customers, society, and the environment. This book offers solutions, which are deep, rich, and compelling."

Peter Georgescu (Author), Wes Bleed (Narrator)

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The Shareholder Action Guide: Unleash Your Hidden Powers to Hold Corporations Accountable

"Most individual shareholders do not realize that if they own as little as $2,000 worth of stock in a corporation they can challenge its destructive practices just like big institutional investors do. Andy Behar provides an accessible handbook that shows exactly how it's done. Corporations are the most powerful entities on the planet. Unfortunately, many have had a long record of unprecedented and unbridled environmental degradation, social transgressions, and governance secrecy. Since by law they are beholden to their shareholders, some philanthropic trusts, pension funds, and other institutional investors have used shareholder advocacy to press for changes in corporate policy. But individual investors have largely been silent, thinking themselves powerless. They're not! The Shareholder Action Guide is designed to inform, inspire, and instruct investors in how to exercise their power to effect meaningful change on critical issues including climate change, food toxicity, executive compensation, worker's rights, sustainability, and much more. Owners of as little as $2,000 worth of stock in a publicly traded corporation have the power to be heard. This book is a call to action designed to build a movement of active investors. Behar shows investors exactly how to stop abdicating their power and 'own what they own.'"

Andrew Behar (Author), Wes Bleed (Narrator)

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Speak Life: Restoring Healthy Communication in How You Think, Talk, and Pray

"The most important conversation you'll have. Why do so many of our conversations with one another lead to misunderstanding and hurt feelings? Brady Boyd turns to the example of Jesus Christ to show that the health of our conversations can be only as vibrant as the health of our interactions with God. As Proverbs says, "The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing" (Proverbs 12:18 niv). In Speak Life, Boyd explores: • How to tune in to God in order to tune up your relationships • How to listen to the Holy Spirit's guidance in conversation • Why healthier self-talk leads to better communication • The biblical truths about your identity in Christ • How to recognize and overcome the lies of the Enemy Written by a self-proclaimed former "gunslinger" of painful words, Speak Life will help you speak words not of recklessness but of restoration to God, yourself, and those you love."

Brady Boyd (Author), Wes Bleed (Narrator)

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Rising Above a Toxic Workplace: Taking Care of Yourself in an Unhealthy Environment

"You can rise above. You do have options. Do you work in a toxic environment or have a toxic boss? You're not alone! Today, unattainable expectations, emotional harassment, and demands to do more with less often leave employees overworked, underpaid, insecure, and out of options. Must you continue to put up with poisonous people in a morale-crushing environment? In Rising Above a Toxic Workplace, you'll learn how to endure, cope, or quit if necessary. Drawing from authentic - sometimes horrific - real-life stories, authors Gary Chapman, Paul White, and Harold Myra blend their expertise to give you practical guidance, empowering insight, and realistic hope. You'll discover: - how workplaces can become unhealthy and how to avoid getting wounded; - what drives toxic leaders and why they are so damaging to those around them; - essential tips for maintaining your sanity while dealing with dysfunctional colleagues; and - counsel on how to decide when to leave - for your own mental, emotional, and physical well-being."

Gary Chapman, Harold Myra, Paul White (Author), Wes Bleed (Narrator)

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Let's Stop Meeting Like This: Tools to Save Time and Get More Done

Dick Axelrod, Emily Axelrod (Author), Wes Bleed (Narrator)

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Who is Your Source: Heaven Or Earth

"Kevin Cann’s book is about the world’s system of earth and the Kingdom system of Heaven. Today, many people do not understand the Kingdom system and that is because we are taught the world’s system. God wants us to understand how His Kingdom system works so we can manifest it on earth. We will learn how to bring heaven to earth through the Kingdom system. That’s how we know that GOD IS OUR SOURCE."

Kevin L. Cann (Author), Wes Bleed (Narrator)

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Men of Sunday: How Faith Guides the Players, Coaches, and Wives of the NFL

"Step into the locker rooms and living rooms of NFL players and their families. See how a close relationship with God guides football’s biggest stars. In a behind-the-scenes, off-the-field glimpse into one of America’s most beloved sports, Men of Sunday reveals how Sunday’s greatest rely on God to face issues such as drug abuse, family crises, injuries, and temptations resulting from fame and fortune. Compiled from dozens of interviews, Men of Sunday marks the intersection of two Sunday traditions: faith and football. Inspired by the league’s “systemic shift” toward embracing Christianity, Bloomberg writer Curtis Eichelberger shows how God is a source of comfort when facing the unique challenges of life in the NFL and the everyday challenges of maintaining strong families and building character. Featured personalities include: • Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis • Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis • Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers • Former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy • Former Chicago Bears middle linebacker Mike Singletary • San Diego Chargers chaplain Shawn Mitchell • New York Jets running back LaDainian Tomlinson • Danisha Rolle, wife of former Tennessee and Baltimore defensive back Samari Rolle Men of Sunday is a must-have for any football fan, teaching the invaluable lesson of trusting in the Lord — both on and off the field."

Curtis Eichelberger (Author), Wes Bleed (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Wes Bleed

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