{"title":"John Bell","description":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Bell’s works offer insightful guidance in the realm of \u003cem\u003eSelf-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development\u003c\/em\u003e, blending practical advice with inspiring narratives. Readers can expect a thoughtful exploration of what it takes to achieve personal greatness and cultivate lasting change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an emphasis on motivation and self-improvement, Bell’s books invite reflection and encourage action, making them a valuable companion for anyone seeking to unlock their potential and live more deliberately.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"some-achieve-greatness-by-john-bell-9780648748885","title":"Some Achieve Greatness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are we to endure this global leadership drought?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a reason we often use the word ‘Shakespearean’ to describe dramatic times: William Shakespeare is our best analyst of human behaviour and motivation. A man well acquainted with turmoil, he produced works bristling with wit, profound empathy and a deep understanding of the best and worst of our nature. His words still ring with relevance today; they might just contain some of the answers we’re looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAustralians are weary of the farcical spectacle of mid-term prime ministers being shoved through the revolving door, scandalous failures of governance in financial institutions and the moral abyss in Church stewardship. Throughout the mess of Brexit, chaotic unpredictability of the Trump administration and Covid-19 – the gravest leadership challenge since World War II – stable, reliable, sensible leadership has been in short supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHaving spent a great deal of the last seventy-something years studying, performing and directing Shakespeare’s plays, John Bell has absorbed timeless lessons in life, character and leadership from the Bard – and put these to good use running two successful theatre companies. \u003cem\u003eSome Achieve Greatness\u003c\/em\u003e presents invaluable lessons to help us navigate this unpredictable time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon ’em.’ William Shakespeare, \u003ci\u003eTwelfth Night\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244154368236,"sku":"9780648748885","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780648748885-some-achieve-greatness-1.jpg?v=1787993783"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/john-bell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}