THE ONLY CERTAIN FREEDOM
The Transformative Journey of the Entrepreneur
The Hero's journey, as told in countless myths, legends, and stories, remains relevant. Internationally acclaimed consultant and teacher Patrick O'Neill shares his personal hero's journey of leaving behind the cutthroat public relations world to create a path for himself while living in accordance with his ideals. But this book is so much more than just one man's story–O'Neill connects the processes, pitfalls, and triumphs of his story to ancient myths, clarifying the common threads of human struggle and illuminating the profound wisdom at the heart of human experience.
The Only Certain Freedom is an inspirational yet practical guide for budding entrepreneurs who are driven to test the courage of their convictions, discover the universal truths that underlie their personal journey, and turn their nascent hope for a more fulfilling life and career into reality.
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A HUNDRED CHANCES
100 Short Meditations on Opportunity, Risk and Probability
A Hundred Chances encourages the reader to embrace the future as an opportunity rather than as a threat. This is the attitude of the leader and the visionary – to meet the future with courage, optimism and creativity. These three qualities alone can be the difference between success and defeat. 10% of all book sale proceeds are being donated to War Child. For info about War Child click here.
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THE FOUR CHAMBERED HEART
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COMPACT DISCS
One of the most important legacies of leadership is developing people. In this live recording, Patrick O'Neill explores the art and craft of being a good mentor, as well as the responsibilities incumbent on those being mentored. Patrick addresses the distinction between coaching and mentoring, and provides tools for giving effective feedback.
A guide to strengthening our resolve to meet challenge from a place of courage and confidence. In this live recording, Patrick O'Neill discusses how leaders at all levels of organizations, communities and family systems can be strong-hearted by examining: the four kinds of courage; personal power and authority; hope and possibility; and the impact of fear on the imagination.
The Flow of Collaboration, a powerful 20-minute talk by Patrick O'Neill, identifies the six competencies that spell the difference between success and failure for any work group:
- Common Purpose
- Accountability
- Trust
- Proactivity
- Dialogue
- Mutual gain
Beginning with an extraordinary conversation in a mine in Northern Manitoba, O'Neill recounts how "flow" - the effect of everyone working together toward a common goal - requires the careful stewardship of both tasks and relationships.
As well, O'Neill outlines the five conditions that sabotage enterprise and explains why the "dream team" approach so often fails.
Next, the skills and practices that lead to good team chemistry are discussed with clarity and precision. The Flow of Collaboration finishes with an entertaining and insightful story from the Chinese tradition about the power of group work.
Patrick O'Neill leads Extraordinary Conversations Inc., a management consulting firm specializing in leadership development, organizational renewal and communications. Patrick's work has taken him to global corporations and small entrepreneurial firms in North America and Europe, to the townships of South Africa, and to the peace process in the Middle East.
Character is the currency of the road of leadership. It is formed by the allegiance to a code of moral and ethic conduct. That's why it's so important that the size of our talent be matched by the strength of our character. Great talent, like all power, comes with obligations. The greater the size of our talent and ability, the more important it is that ethics and integrity act to balance, anchor and guide action.