When the COVID pandemic burned across the world in 2020 the United States found itself in an unaccustomed place. A country that had always assumed its superior capacity to deal with large problems instead flailed in its response not only to the health threat posed by the virus but to the economic calamity and social unrest accompanying it. When crisis came where was leadership? Paragraph 3: Prepared Leadership in the Age of Uncertainty illuminates the how of guiding organizations and institutions in what promises to be a long era of uncertainty, of which the upheavals of the pandemic were only a taste. Paragraph 3 is not another leadership book. It is a practical guide to running organizations in an age when every operating environment will be complex, volatile and ambiguous. The interviewees in Paragraph 3 are a striking cross section of American leaders, a diverse collection of senior leaders, men and women from the military and corporate worlds—admirals and generals now working in the private sector, CEOs, a leading surgeon, technology innovators. Paragraph 3 captures their real-world lessons for finding a way forward. Paragraph 3 is a manual for the 21st Century. Advanced praise for Paragraph 3 A compelling read that takes you into the trenches with men and women who have achieved success in business, medicine, technology and the military. Paragraph 3 is the guidebook we need in the post-COVID world, where unpredictability and uncertainty are part of our everyday reality. Leaders are expected to move their teams and their organizations forward whether the path ahead is obvious or not. This book provides a roadmap to do just that. Alison Levine, author of the New York Times bestseller On the Edge: Leadership Lessons from Mount Everest and other Extreme Environments. One of the best books I have read this year. I love the thesis of Paragraph 3, which is that in a very uncertain world there are what the authors call “recombinant risks” that accelerate unpredictability. Reading the introductory essay I wanted to underline every other sentence. The authors back up their ideas with insider accounts of key moments in our recent history. Every single interview offers something powerful. Organizational success in an unpredictable reality depends on two abilities. The first is the collective intelligence to determine the right changes for the future. The second is the emotional know-how to inspire people to embark on that journey. Paragraph 3 gives you the tools to do both. A must-read for any leader. Sanyin Siang, Professor at Duke University and CEO Coach Paragraph 3 is a practical guide to running organizations in an era when every operating environment may be subject to periods of serious instability. The heart of Paragraph 3 is its collection of page-turning interviews with accomplished men and women from the military and corporate worlds. They see beyond the COVID era's overlapping crises, and beyond the fluidity of long-term disrupters like artificial intelligence. They offer us tools for working in a new kind of world. A compulsive read. Kevin O'Brien, CEO of Orbital Insight

This is a comprehensive guide to the diverse religious history of Hawaii. Beginning with the religion of ancient Hawaii, depicting the arrival of the first missionaries, and, religion by religion, covering each faith as it came to Hawaii, the author thoroughly describes the inception and harmonious development of Hawaiian religions. Christianity, Judaism, Japanese and Chinese Buddhism, Shinto, the new religions from Japan (such as Tenrikyo), Baha'ism, and other religions are discussed, their leaders indicated, and their present standing in Hawaii given. Hawaii's Religions fills a gap in the library of Hawaiian literature. As a textbook, as a reference book, or for pleasure reading, it cannot be welcomed by those interested in Hawaiian culture.

A majority of research in couple's therapy is focused on divorce predictors. Utilizing a strength based approach, this study helps identify personality traits and areas of satisfaction that can predict marital satisfaction and adjustment within a narrowly defined population consisting of female veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan and their spouses. The study utilizes the 16 Personality Factor Couple's Counseling Report (16PF CCR) which generates scores for overall Marital Satisfaction, Personality Similarity, and Relationship Adjustment. Results demonstrated a positive significant relationship between overall Personality Similarity and the individual satisfaction areas of Emotional Stability, Openness to Change, and Social Boldness. A negative relationship between individual satisfaction of Apprehension and overall Similarity was demonstrated. Overall Relationship Adjustment and Personality Similarity showed a significantly positive relationship. In the same way Overall Marital Satisfaction was significantly and positively correlated with Personality Similarity. Finally, it was found that age of participants was significantly positively related to overall Marital Satisfaction. The limitations, implications, and arguments for further research of the current study are discussed.