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Jax's "Who's Building the Ark?" is a revelation for people like me who've felt overwhelmed by the complexities of managing people. As someone who has always believed in the power of empathy and authenticity in leadership, but not good at implementing it, this book resonated with me on a deep level.

Jax's writing style is engaging and relatable, and her insights are both practical and profound. She draws from a wealth of experience to offer concrete strategies for understanding and motivating different personality types, fostering a heart-centered workplace, and navigating the challenges of today's ever-changing business landscape.

One of the things I appreciate most about this book is its emphasis on the human element of leadership. In a world where it's easy to get caught up in the bottom line, Jax reminds us that true success lies in valuing and empowering our people. Her approach is not only compassionate but also incredibly effective.

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Christine Jax's "Who's Building the Ark?" is a fantastic and interesting read for people in leadership roles for. The author’s focus on empathy and authenticity is really refreshing and practical. She gives great advice on how to understand and motivate different personality types, making it easy to apply in real life. I liked her discussion on employee archetypes, which gave clear explanations of how to make the most of their unique talents.

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I've read a fair share of books on organizational theory, managing people, personality types and their intersection. Christine Jax's book is among the best and most concise of them all. Rather than spending hundreds of pages on esoteric or theoretical gobbledegook, Jax provides a brief overview of how to build an effective organization. Then, through her "Jax Personality Types," she does a deeper dive on the type of people found in every organization. These descriptions are spot on! Better yet, she describes how to motivate these individuals and suggests where each personality should fit in your organization, exactly the type of helpful information I look for and can utilize. "Who's Building the Ark" should be a must read for anyone in, or aspiring to leadership.

This is a lovely and powerful read that feels like a warm hug. You'll catch yourself nodding along, feeling wholly seen and understood. The author has a beautiful talent for capturing the essence of womanhood with all its complexities, joys, and struggles. This book celebrates the ordinary moments, the small victories, and the silent battles we all face. Jax finds profound significance in everyday life, like a cup of tea, a shared look, or a handwritten letter.

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This is a beautiful collection of poems that resonated deeply with me. The poems are simple yet powerful, each one touching on different aspects of what it means to be a woman. I found myself pausing often to reflect on the words, especially in pieces like "Tired of Being the Goddess" and "Forbidden Love." This book feels like a conversation with a close friend who understands the complexities of life. It's a book I know I'll return to often.

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This was a book I had to read through twice to appreciate and understand the meaning behind the beautiful words of love, loss, self-doubt, inner strength and the complexities of relationships. In particular, the self-destructiveness of staying too long in a relationship that you know is bad for you, physically, mentally or both, as shown in “A Slow Death.”

Conversely, Christine Jax also writes about a true supportive love, which was why “Because You Ask Me Why” had to be my favourite poem in the book. Everyone deserves that kind of love in their life.

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I really loved this book of poems by Dr. Jax. The way she writes made me feel like she gets what it's like 

to be a woman in the world.
As someone who goes through ups and downs, it was nice to read things that capture the everyday feels - both good and bad. The poems cover little happy moments and also tougher times in a gentle way.

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"Find the beauty. Kiss it goodbye.
Feel the peace. Know life and die." This book of poetry is full of such gems.
It is deep, emotional, and relatable.
Every poem has something unique to say.