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That's on Me: Seasoned Executives Confess Their Rookie Mistakes

By Mike McHargue

Seasoned Executives Share Their Leadership Errors One indication of a good leader is the willingness not only to admit mistakes but also to share those errors with others so that the cycle is not repeated. To do this takes humility and courage. In Mike McHargue's That's on Me , nearly forty seasoned C-suite veterans, who have made all kinds of mistakes in their roles as leaders, share with you their insights on keeping teams focused, connecting with staff, running effective meetings, managing performance, and developing people. Their collective wisdom on the universal challenges of leadership can be applied to any leadership role and at any level.

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The Great Mental Models, Volume 1: General Thinking Concepts

By Shane Parrish, Rhiannon Beaubien

"The Great Mental Models: Volume 1, General Thinking Concepts shows you how making a few tiny changes in the way you think can deliver big results. Drawing on examples from history, business, art, and science, this book details nine of the most versatile, all-purpose mental models you can use right away to improve your decision making and productivity"--

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Into the Uncut Grass

By Trevor Noah

"In the tradition of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse comes [an] ... illustrated fable about a young child's journey into the world beyond the shadow of home, a magical landscape where he discovers the secrets of sharing, connection, and finding peace with the people we love. Infused with the author's signature wit and imagination, in collaboration with visionary artist Sabina Hahn, it's a tale for readers of all ages--to be read aloud or read alone"--

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The Indian Card: Who Gets to Be Native in America

By Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz

"Who is Indian enough? To be Native American is to live in a world of contradictions. At the same time that the number of people in the U.S. who claim Native identity has exploded--increasing 85 percent in just ten years--the number of people formally enrolled in Tribes has not. While the federal government recognizes Tribal sovereignty, being a member of a Tribe requires navigating blood quantum laws and rolls that the federal government created with the intention of wiping out Native people altogether. Over two million Native people are tribally enrolled, yet there are Native people who will never be. ... Carrie Lowry Schuettpelz grapples with these contradictions. Through in-depth interviews, she shares the stories of people caught in the mire of identity-formation, trying to define themselves outside of bureaucratic processes"--

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The Restless Wave: A Novel of the United States Navy

By James Stavridis

"The first in a series of historical novels about the 20th century US Navy, centered around an American naval officer and his key relationships, professional and personal, set during WWII"--

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Get What's Yours for Medicare - Revised and Updated: Maximize Your Coverage, Minimize Your Costs

By Philip Moeller

"An updated and expanded edition of the top-selling consumer guide to Medicare. It explains how to choose the best plans, especially during Medicare's annual enrollment period, how to use Medicare's extensive health benefits, and [how] Medicare [is] expanding what it will cover and [how it will focus on] moving care from hospitals into the home"--

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September

Porchlight Book Company's best-selling nonfiction books cover various topics, including current events, memoirs, and personal development. These are the top sellers for this month.

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Never Play It Safe: A Practical Guide to Freedom, Creativity, and a Life You Love

By Chase Jarvis

"Chase Jarvis shows how much of what people need to be successful is already in their possession"--