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When Jessica French sees the Masked Artist on Dutch television, she’s convinced that the performer is her dead sister. But how could that be? Olivia died in Amsterdam two years ago. They cremated her. Or did they? There’s only one way to find out. Jessica flies to Amsterdam, but the reclusive artist refuses to see anyone. She values her privacy and fears the man who stalks her.

Michael K. Simpson, a senior consultant to FranklinCovey, has spent more than twenty-five years training executives to become effective coaches, mentoring and guiding leaders and managers to encourage and develop the talent of their people - the most important asset in any organization. In this guide, you will acquire the skills to coach your personnel from the ground up, maximizing their potential on a personal level, as members of the team, and as contributors to the organization as a whole.

In this discussion, Simpson explains the four steps a leader can use to help his team close the "execution gap".

Over the past six years, Michael K. Simpson’s Unlocking Potential has helped leaders motivate, inspire, and fully engage their teams. This revised edition, written with Maria Sullivan and Kari Saddler, builds on that powerful foundation for a new generation of leaders. The key is not just managing but coaching - developing the talents of your organization’s most important asset: the employees. In any successful organization, that begins with the basic skills developed by Simpson: building trust, recognizing potential, challenging paradigms, and more.

In this discussion learn about what "whack-a-mole" leaders are, how they act, and how to avoid being one.

Chronicles is an eye-opening look into the life of three Black gay men. The stories of each speaks freely about what it was like growing up as a black gay man and how those experiences dictate how hard and long we love. The three stories boldly address controversial issues under specific topics including slavery, love, class, social status, racism and the LGBT community.

Quite possibly the best fantasy football podcast on the web. Hosted by Scott Simpson featuring industry experts with advice covering draft day, in season and DFS all year long. Hammer that subscribe button and tune in.

In this discussion you will be introduced to various coaching principles that will help you mold your employees into successful leaders.

With this program you will acquire the skills necessary to coach your employees from the ground up, maximizing their potential on a personal level, as members of the team, and as contributors to the organization as a whole.

In this discussion, Simpson outlines the core questions you can ask yourself to lessen short-term distractions and focus on strategic clarity.

In this discussion, Simpson addresses the importance of flawless execution of your strategy, even in the face of countless other whirlwind activities.

In this discussion, Simpson details the importance of accountability and what can be done to make sure all team members meet their goals.

In this discussion, Simpson explains the importance of how to use specific goals to enhance strategic clarity.

In this discussion, Simpson introduces the concept of giving effective feedback as well as how to handle reactions to negative feedback.

In this discussion, Simpson advises that when giving feedback, it is important to balance weaknesses and drawbacks with strengths and accomplishments.

In this discussion, Simpson outlines the potential responses to negative feedback and suggests ways to address them through positive coaching.

In this discussion, Simpson suggests three types of conversations to have with team members to help influence correct focus and behaviors.

In this discussion, Simpson addresses the importance of coaching the largest percentage of members of any team, which is known as the "middle level".

In this discussion, Simpson shares his thoughts on how to get middle-level performers to become high-level achievers.

In this discussion, Simpson gives final thoughts on what it means to be an effective coach and how to inspire others to greatness.