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iCAN!: A Young Woman’s Guide to Taking the LeadDescription
Our goal in writing this book was to share our “path to leadership” curriculum with young people worldwide—particularly young women—who have dreams they hope to achieve. We especially wanted to reach out to the many young people who didn’t have the chance to attend an iLive2Lead Summit. In these pages, we have laid out the steps toward actualizing a full-fledged project. We’ve shown how we developed our program and shared the lessons we learned along the way. Following the steps we’ve outlined, you have a road map to achieve your goals. Don’t let your dreams die! Work to make them real, give them substance, plan how you will accomplish them, communicate and connect about your ideas, and continue to grow and learn throughout the process. We hope you will share this book with your friends and inspire them and all of us by your actions. Start today to do what makes you feel passionate and alive, because the world desperately needs many more people who are ready to make a difference.
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Reviews
"iCAN: A Young Woman’s Guide to Taking the Lead is not another rah rah “we should all be leaders!” book. This is a nuts and bolts, how to get it done, book. The authors spent 7years training young women in concrete hands-on leadership skills and worked with thousands of young people around the world through their organization iLive2Lead. They take the example of starting their own NGO and share the steps in their leadership training curriculum with the reader. The book also shares the success of many of the young women with whom they have worked and details some of the leadership summits held on each continent. The goal is to inspire many more young women to think of themselves as players ready to make a contribution to this world.. now, not later."
ELLEN BONEPARTH, Ceo Light My Fire
"iCan! is a brilliant manual which outlines the step by step guide and lessons-learned from the popular iLive2Lead Young Women’s Leadership Summits which ran for 7 years. It is important to mention that what made this program unique was that it was it provided selected groups of young women from around the world high level instruction on why and how to accomplish their dreams. It then thrust them into a world of women leaders and then sent them home with a concrete game plan to actualize a project. Well, now this information is available to all of us in Joanne Huskey and Holly Wescott’s book iCan!. This book takes the reader through a logical and well informed process of leadership development, from how to develop necessary skills to project planning – even using the development of iLive2Lead Organization as a project example following these very steps. The anecdotes and honesty from the authors are insightful. Many of the successful iLive2Lead graduates profiled offer real life context of young women leaders who subscribe to the methods described in this book. Further, they are certainly change makers on the list of “Young Women to Watch” around the world. This book is not only for aspiring young women leaders but for anyone who would like to use their voice to make the world a better place."
BONITA ELLISON
"Holly Rodgers Wescott and Joanne Grady Huskey are the kind of leaders Margaret Mead likely had in mind when she said “Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have.” Seven years ago, Holly and Joanne decided to help change the world by providing young women around the globe the opportunity to learn the leadership skills necessary to exert positive influence. They did so through international summits that focused on how to dream, plan, communicate, connect, and act. In their book, iCAN!, they spell out what they did to make their efforts so successful, how they did it and the lessons they learned. As they do, they keep a dual focus on “doing things right” and “doing the right thing,” both critical elements to the well being of our global community. Read the book and you understand leadership development from the inside-out. Follow the recommendations and you will be on your way to providing effective training and coaching. Learn about the iCAN attitude and you will find reasons to be optimistic about the people who will someday lead our world."
RICHARD BUCKLEY
"'iCAN: A Young Woman’s Guide to Taking the Lead' is an inspiring book that shares the passion and talent of the authors, Joanne Huskey and Holly Wescott, with offering leadership training and support for young women. Co-founders of the NGO iLive2Lead, they share their wisdom, experience and journey in developing and leading the trainings they offered to hundreds of young women in many countries. This is a rich guide to leadership training filled with curriculum suggestions, stories and lessons learned, a real can do book. You will come away with a much greater understanding of leadership development, and be inspired in the process. "
KIMBERLY WEICHEL, former CEO of PeacexPeace
ELLEN BONEPARTH, Ceo Light My Fire
"iCan! is a brilliant manual which outlines the step by step guide and lessons-learned from the popular iLive2Lead Young Women’s Leadership Summits which ran for 7 years. It is important to mention that what made this program unique was that it was it provided selected groups of young women from around the world high level instruction on why and how to accomplish their dreams. It then thrust them into a world of women leaders and then sent them home with a concrete game plan to actualize a project. Well, now this information is available to all of us in Joanne Huskey and Holly Wescott’s book iCan!. This book takes the reader through a logical and well informed process of leadership development, from how to develop necessary skills to project planning – even using the development of iLive2Lead Organization as a project example following these very steps. The anecdotes and honesty from the authors are insightful. Many of the successful iLive2Lead graduates profiled offer real life context of young women leaders who subscribe to the methods described in this book. Further, they are certainly change makers on the list of “Young Women to Watch” around the world. This book is not only for aspiring young women leaders but for anyone who would like to use their voice to make the world a better place."
BONITA ELLISON
"Holly Rodgers Wescott and Joanne Grady Huskey are the kind of leaders Margaret Mead likely had in mind when she said “Never believe that a few caring people can't change the world. For, indeed, that's all who ever have.” Seven years ago, Holly and Joanne decided to help change the world by providing young women around the globe the opportunity to learn the leadership skills necessary to exert positive influence. They did so through international summits that focused on how to dream, plan, communicate, connect, and act. In their book, iCAN!, they spell out what they did to make their efforts so successful, how they did it and the lessons they learned. As they do, they keep a dual focus on “doing things right” and “doing the right thing,” both critical elements to the well being of our global community. Read the book and you understand leadership development from the inside-out. Follow the recommendations and you will be on your way to providing effective training and coaching. Learn about the iCAN attitude and you will find reasons to be optimistic about the people who will someday lead our world."
RICHARD BUCKLEY
"'iCAN: A Young Woman’s Guide to Taking the Lead' is an inspiring book that shares the passion and talent of the authors, Joanne Huskey and Holly Wescott, with offering leadership training and support for young women. Co-founders of the NGO iLive2Lead, they share their wisdom, experience and journey in developing and leading the trainings they offered to hundreds of young women in many countries. This is a rich guide to leadership training filled with curriculum suggestions, stories and lessons learned, a real can do book. You will come away with a much greater understanding of leadership development, and be inspired in the process. "
KIMBERLY WEICHEL, former CEO of PeacexPeace
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Christopher and Caroline in KenyaDescription
Give the world to your children... Do you have a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or friend with whom you’d like to share stories of the world? The future is global and your kids deserve to know about it. Caroline and Christopher, who are featured in this book, really did grow up all over the world. They are truly world citizens who love to learn about new cultures. This book shares the story of their childhood in the colorful African nation of Kenya. By sharing the magic of Kenyan land, culture, tribes, birds and animals, you hopefully will be inspired to learn more about far away places and cultures very different from your own. The world is so amazing. Go out and learn all you can. It will open your heart and your mind. |
Reviews
This delightful and special book for young children resonates like a song with the harmonies of otherness. It is impossible to read and view it without becoming enchanted both by the Kenya to which Christopher and Caroline were so fortunate to be exposed and by the life enhancing possibilities that Joanne Huskey enticingly lays before the young reader as she exhorts them to live a lifetime of discovery and openness to the world.
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The Unofficial DiplomatDescription
The book describes the author's experiences in China during the 1989 "Beijing Spring." It moves to India, and then Kenya at the time of the American Embassy bombing in Nairobi.
Reviews
"From the Chinese army's crackdown in Tiananmen Square to Al Queda's terror attacks on the American Embassy in Nairobi, Joanne and Jim Huskey have been on the front lines of some of the most dramatic moments in recent history. Jim as a US Foreign Service officer and Joanne as his intrepid partner. A compelling political thriller, colorful adventure story and well written travelogue. A wonderful read. "
MIKE CHINOY, former CNN Senior Correspondent |
" This book provides a wonderful insight into the highs and lows, the exuberance and terrors, of a life well lived in the Foreign Service. Read the part about the al Queda bombing of the Nairobi embassy in 1998, and you will understand how the mindset and personal leadership of community members like Joanne helped us accomplish extraordinary things against great odds. The Unofficial Diplomat makes clear why Foreign Service spouses and family members deserve such respect and affection. "
PRUDENCE BUSHNELL, former US Ambassador to Kenya and Guatemala
"I read this book because I am an American who lived in Kenya and was interested to hear about another woman's experiences living abroad. I couldn't put this book down. Joanne has lived through some of the turning points international history (Tiannamen Square, Nairobi Bombing) and hearing her stories from the point of view of a mother, businesswoman, and diplomats wife was fascinating. I highly recommend this book for anybody interested in foreign policy, travel, and reading about a strong, resourceful woman. Very inspiring."
ANONYMOUS
"I began reading the book last night, and came right home from aerobics this morning to take it up again. There is so much I recognize, as a former foreign service wife, particularly the designation "dependent," which was stamped across my Embassy identification tag in New Delhi. Such a designation is one of the smaller hurdles to overcome, and I found Joanne's account how she sought and found an identity of her own inspiring, equally so the enthusiasm with which she sought to understand the country she lived in. Her observations on how the Chinese live in the city and the countryside, and more thrillingly, the eyewitness account of events leading up to, and the tragedy itself of Tiananmen Square have kept me glued to the pages. What conviction it must have taken to embark on this experience, to persevere in the face of so many obstacles and yet to succeed in participating in the surrounding life and be present to one of the major historical events of our time. I've not read any description yet that takes one so deeply and intimately into the courageous stamina of the students and the horror of the consequences. Joanne, and her husband Jim, are heroes whom I cheered on as they kept returning to mingle among the demonstrators; I waited anxiously with Joanne until Jim surfaced after the spending the night in the Square and seeing the students mowed down, and I wept for the brave, young Chinese and others that dared to defy. I can't wait to read on about Joanne's other endeavors, adventures."
ADDISON ULRICH, Foreign Service family member.
PRUDENCE BUSHNELL, former US Ambassador to Kenya and Guatemala
"I read this book because I am an American who lived in Kenya and was interested to hear about another woman's experiences living abroad. I couldn't put this book down. Joanne has lived through some of the turning points international history (Tiannamen Square, Nairobi Bombing) and hearing her stories from the point of view of a mother, businesswoman, and diplomats wife was fascinating. I highly recommend this book for anybody interested in foreign policy, travel, and reading about a strong, resourceful woman. Very inspiring."
ANONYMOUS
"I began reading the book last night, and came right home from aerobics this morning to take it up again. There is so much I recognize, as a former foreign service wife, particularly the designation "dependent," which was stamped across my Embassy identification tag in New Delhi. Such a designation is one of the smaller hurdles to overcome, and I found Joanne's account how she sought and found an identity of her own inspiring, equally so the enthusiasm with which she sought to understand the country she lived in. Her observations on how the Chinese live in the city and the countryside, and more thrillingly, the eyewitness account of events leading up to, and the tragedy itself of Tiananmen Square have kept me glued to the pages. What conviction it must have taken to embark on this experience, to persevere in the face of so many obstacles and yet to succeed in participating in the surrounding life and be present to one of the major historical events of our time. I've not read any description yet that takes one so deeply and intimately into the courageous stamina of the students and the horror of the consequences. Joanne, and her husband Jim, are heroes whom I cheered on as they kept returning to mingle among the demonstrators; I waited anxiously with Joanne until Jim surfaced after the spending the night in the Square and seeing the students mowed down, and I wept for the brave, young Chinese and others that dared to defy. I can't wait to read on about Joanne's other endeavors, adventures."
ADDISON ULRICH, Foreign Service family member.
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Make It In IndiaDescription
The need of the hour is to develop a more nuanced and deeper understanding of each others’ cultures, working styles and professional concerns. Make it In India is a treasure trove of insights to questions such as these, answered by CEOs, both Indian and American, about doing business successfully in India and abroad.
By candidly talking about their own experiences, eleven CEOs from major international corporations give you a close-up look at what it takes for a successful international company to prosper and thrive in today’s India. |
From impressive first contacts, human resource and human relations issues to negotiations, gender augmentation and increased efficiency in meetings, this book talks to all your needs which impact the bottom line.
This book, Make it In India comes as a powerful instrument to help people of India and the USA achieve a comfortable and valuable working relationship.
India needs infrastructure, and technology for twenty-first century manufacturing. US needs talent in engineering and science to help keep it as the Innovation leader of the world. There is a synergy between the two great democracies that should be enabled through necessary policy changes on both sides. N R Narayana Murthy, Founder, Infosys.
This book, Make it In India comes as a powerful instrument to help people of India and the USA achieve a comfortable and valuable working relationship.
India needs infrastructure, and technology for twenty-first century manufacturing. US needs talent in engineering and science to help keep it as the Innovation leader of the world. There is a synergy between the two great democracies that should be enabled through necessary policy changes on both sides. N R Narayana Murthy, Founder, Infosys.
Reviews
"An excellent compendium from various captains of industries. As an Indian cross-cultural specialist based out of the U.S., I find it especially heartening to find this great collection on various cultural attributes that help companies succeed. The timing of this book could not have been better as India has positioned itself as one of the favored destinations for investments and a key ally in strengthening the Indo-U.S. relationship. Make It In India is a powerful book for a wide spectrum of audience interested to learn more on the relationship between two of the largest democracies in the world.
Ashwin Subanthore
'Culture' plays a critical role in today's business scene. It is amazing to read insights from industry experts showing that even simple adjustments in communication and business practices would make a world of difference in a transaction. The 'simplicity of language' and 'easy read' make the book interesting. Every professional transacting between India and the US may find this book valuable."
Anita Krishnaswamy
Growing Up Grady
Description
Capturing the tales of growing up as the eldest of five children in her large Irish Catholic family, the author shares humorous and joyful moments recollected in her colorful Grady clan. Her narrative recaptures those childhood days of freedom and fun, creativity and simplicity, that many may have lost in our increasingly hurried and hectic lives.
JOANNE GRADY HUSKEY has been telling stories her whole life. First as a child creating backyard plays, later as a dancer, TV producer, mime, circus clown, actor, international educator, cross cultural trainer and author. Her other books include The Unofficial Diplomat, Make it in India, and iCAN: A Young Woman’s Guide to Taking the Lead. AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
Reviews of GROWING UP GRADY
Leo Tolstoy never met the Grady family so endearingly portrayed by Joanne Grady Huskey in this delightful romp through the family's past, as she experienced it. But had he done so, he would not have changed a word in the first sentence of his famous novel, Anna Karenina: "Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way."
Joanne says she attempted this remembrance of times past to celebrate "a time gone by in America," where children were free to play and roam, where strong communities were formed, when life was less structured and was what you made of it. It was a creation.
Her success in evoking the period in which she grew up will ring nostalgic bells in the minds of those who also grew up in post-World War II America. But it also stands as a devoted tribute to the architects of Growing Up Grady, Joanne's parents, John H. Grady, Jr., "the muse, the creative energy, the dreamer and schemer, the one who challenged us to lead full caring and creative lives, and Barbara Hannon Grady, "our rock who . . . . made our home welcoming to any and all visitors,....nurtured our desires and subdued our fears, . . . . [and] gave our home a warmth and joy that wafted through the air."
The vitality of life in the Grady household was nothing short of amazing. Even the happiest of families will be envious of all the escapades and frolics Joanne so evocatively relates.
As to be expected in a memoir, Joanne is the lead character in this narrative, but her father in particular also has a starring role, and the other members of her family are so lovingly described and are so clearly special themselves that we will eagerly await their contributions to Growing Up Grady.
I leave it to readers to decipher the Tolstoyian attributes that led to Grady family happiness. I can assure you that the effort is well worth the candle. I heartily recommend this meticulously and beautifully crafted piece of Americana.
STEPHEN FELDHAUS, Lawyer, author
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Growing up Grady is the tender, lyrical, often humorous rendering of the author's growing up years in a large family in suburban America of the 1950s and '60s. Readers will find themselves identifying with many of the episodes of neighborhood games, backyard sports, and sibling room-sharing that defined this simpler time. The author's home was command central for the neighborhood, a place where music, creativity, and spirited competition flourished, largely due to the dynamic personalities of her parents, beautifully drawn and preserved in this lovely book. The touching final tribute to her Dad with a succinct list of his life lessons provides the roadmap to a purposeful, happy life that I will cherish.
SARA HUNTER, Author & lecturer