- Genre:self-help
- Sub-genre:Spiritual
- Language:English
- Pages:308
- Paperback ISBN:9798317819286
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Overview
Today more than ever a renewal of faith and morality will be critical for the survival of America as well as for individuals to lead meaningful and successful lives. At the same time humanity faces the greatest technological driven transition in modern history.
Until recently humans have been earthbound. That is no longer the case. That fact along with scientific advances such as artificial intelligence, Internet cellular technology, multiple uses of nuclear energy, and DNA engineering, dramatically alter the arena of life for humans. But while circumstances may change, what is required for success, progress and meaningful lives does not.
Here we examine how seventeen remarkable leaders through their faith, rational problem-solving skills and courage led lives of great meaning and success. The qualities and principles they displayed have enormous worth today and tomorrow regardless of what the future holds. What makes a superior leader is not unique to any specific time in history.
Following profiles of each person, short essays expand upon subjects relating to the great outcomes of each person's life. Such outcomes will have value for all of us regardless of what a technology dominated future means. Additionally, questions for introspection for the reader on the subjects addressed in each chapter are included.
Description
While humanity is entering its most monumental transition in history becoming inter-planetary beings with potential for technologically altered physical and mental capabilities through DNA engineering, at the same time, we are almost continually inundated with digital IT and overwhelming media-based influences.
What does this mean for humanity? Will it require a new mindset for humans to survive and find meaning and purpose in this uncertain futuristic world? Might humans become so wedded to technology that they lose their independence and personal identity letting others and overwhelming forces dictate their thoughts and actions?
Already countless youths and adults have become pawns of news media propaganda, addictive gaming, social media, pornography, and other powerful influences. Rather than becoming more knowledgeable through unlimited instant information, many have given up thinking on their own or even searching for meaning and purpose beyond instant gratification. Growing numbers of lost souls are losing initiative turning to drugs and alcohol as they passively ascribe to whatever they allow to influence them.
To live productive and satisfying lives, people must counterbalance the role and influence of technology and pervasive media. Remaining fully human and self-sufficient in a future that may discourage critical-thinking and autonomy requires resilient independent thought. Fulfilling lives will never be a product of letting others do our thinking for us.
Here we examine how unusually successful contemporary and historic leaders with unshakeable faith, rational problem-solving skills and enormous courage led lives of great significance and fulfillment. The specific qualities and leadership principles they displayed will are more necessary than ever for today's complicated world.
For professionals, entrepreneurs, managers, coaches, and educators.
