Matthew Harrington – författare

Learn valuable leadership lessons and organizational survival tactics through the eyes of one of the worlds most industrious and successful creatures, the honey bee. Survival of the Hive takes the lid off a beehive and provides a fun, relevant and reflective look at the tiny, purposeful inhabitants inside. Through the leadership experiences of Zync, a queen-in-waiting, we are taught seven important leadership lessons by her mentors, Vision, Belief and Strategy including The Front Porch Philosophy of accountability, Bee-2-Bee Waggle Dance of communication, the all-important P-Factors: Footprint, Resourcing, Calming, and Unity, and the Perfect Product Honey System.Deborah Mackin and Matthew Harrington, in a creative yet practical way, use the bee colony and specifically Zync, as an entertaining fable to illustrate leadership in an organized community. Throughout the book, the hive provides a working illustration of cultural complexity, leadership clarity, and the importance of trust as a foundation for excellence. Included at the end of each chapter is Reflections for Todays Leaders, as well as Group Discussion Questions to help facilitate a Survival of the Hive philosophy within your own organization.For more information, free downloads and speaking events visit: www.SurvivalOfTheHive.com

A fascinating exploration of the first two Supreme Courts and how they laid the groundwork for the modern-day Court.When the Supreme Court was established in 1789, no other country had a judicial body quite like it. The early justices struggled to give definition to such concepts as "judicial review" and "separation of powers." The early court approached its role in ways that would be startling today, often using its power to support the new government rather than merely serving as an independent arbiter.The Jay-Ellsworth Courts were the first to take up the role of interpreting the constitution, and their approach influenced constitutional debates for the next two centuries. Clearly, this is a book for any reader who wishes to understand how the court was initially set up and how it functioned in our early judicial history.Biographies of key justices such as Oliver Ellsworth, John Marshall, and John JayBackground reference section containing A–Z entries on the people, such as George Washington and John Adams; laws and constitutional provisions, including the First Judiciary Act and Article III; and concepts, such as "judicial review" and "separation of powers," that are important to an understanding of the Jay and Ellsworth Courts

In a world where metal bends to their will, Anna and Sara find themselves bound by an extraordinary power they never asked for. As they come face to face, a cryptic dream haunts their every move – a crimson mask with a mysterious symbol relentlessly pursues them, threatening to unravel their very existence.Little do they know, their meeting is no mere coincidence.Hunted by a ruthless Government hell bent on eradicating their kind and a powerful corporation hungry to exploit their abilities, Anna and Sara are thrust into a heart-racing race against time.But as they delve deeper into the shadows, they uncover a sinister truth that challenges everything they thought they knew.In this riveting tale of power, survival, and the relentless pursuit of freedom, our heroines must navigate the treacherous landscape of a dystopian Mars, confronting unimaginable obstacles at every turn. The inscrutable crimson mask looms large, its intentions shrouded in secrecy. As they unravel the truth behind their mysterious abilities, they come to a chilling realization – they hold the key to either humanity's salvation or its ultimate downfall.

In the explosive climax, loyalties are pushed to the brink as Anna and Sara, driven by their quest for truth and freedom, uncover an unbreakable bond that ties them together more intricately than they ever imagined. Yet, as they face off against another of their own—Nakita—they find themselves mere pawns in a grand game orchestrated by the enigmatic Core. His cunning strategy hinges on exploiting Nakita's thirst for vengeance to breathe life into his late brother's ambitious vision for the Living Metal program.Now driven by stakes far greater than their own survival, Anna and Sara find themselves thrust into a confrontation that reveals deep-rooted histories and haunting secrets. This pivotal clash leads them to make sacrifices and choices that will reshape their lives forever. As they step into the shadows of fugitives, they refuse to cower before the oppressive threat of the Earth government and the CTC. In this high-stakes game, they must decide whether to fight back while holding onto their composure, fully aware that the repercussions of their actions could jeopardize the lives of countless unsuspecting Martians.

In the aftermath of a devastating confrontation that nearly obliterated the city block of New Dicon, Sara and Anna thought they had survived the worst. But as the two are force to go their separate ways, unknown to them, a new and formidable threat emerges from the shadows of the CTC: Nakita, a vengeful force who is also capable of manipulating metal to devastating effect.When Nakita stumbles upon Sara, the last thing she expects is to unearth a century-old wound. Sara, the woman who she blames for Levia's betrayal—fueling her pain and loss—becomes the catalyst for Nakita's insatiable thirst for vengeance. Memories of betrayal surge through her veins, igniting a brutal quest to confront those who shattered her life.But Core, the malevolent mastermind behind the CTC's plan chaos has his eyes fixed on Nakita. He sees her not just as a desperate soul seeking revenge, but as a potent weapon in his wicked game of chaos poised to engulf Mars. With every move, he orchestrates a cunning plot, twisting Nakita's fury for his own sinister designs.As the clock ticks down, Anna retraces Sara's footsteps to uncover shocking secrets about her own past and the hidden machinations of Earth's corrupt governments. With every moment that passes, she realizes the mounting danger—she is now in the crosshairs of powerful forces that will stop at nothing to silence her.