{"product_id":"weaving-dreams-isbn-9780470630037","title":"Weaving Dreams","description":"Tami Longaberger is CEO of The Longaberger Company, the premier U.S. manufacturer of handcrafted baskets and other home and lifestyle products. With great tenderness, transparency, and candor, this book opens her heart, offering readers a glimpse of her unique “American Dream”—the kind not handed down or given freely—but earned by hard work and fierce tenacity. Whether sharing memories of her impoverished childhood in Appalachia or accounts of reaching out to business women of the Middle East, Longaberger evokes a balanced nostalgia for the sweetness of the past comingled with a passionate call for hope for the future.  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWeaving Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e prompts readers to dream bigger, think more broadly, and risk taking the road less traveled in business and in life. The life lessons remind us that we are all much more similar than distinct, that we have much for which to be grateful, and that the love of family is a treasure to be valued above all else.  In \u003ci\u003eWeaving Dreams: The Joy of Work, the Love of Life,\u003c\/i\u003e Tami Longaberger emerges as a clear voice of encouragement and inspiration, challenging us all to live each moment to the fullest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword Bernie J. Kosar xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 AMERICA 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Love Where You Live: Finding Joy at Home 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Only in America: Seizing Opportunities and Finding Silver Linings 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Lessons from Purple Hands: Learning Work Ethic from My Father 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 With Feet Planted: Learning Respect for Our Country 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 A Pocket Full of Coins: Connecting with Bravery and Honor 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 An American Privilege: Being a Voice for the Voiceless 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 INTEGRITY 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The Legacy of Right and Wrong: Learning from Mom and Dad 37\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8 Right Is Right: Taking the High Road behind the Scenes 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Parenting with the End in Mind: How I Worked to Instill Responsibility and Work Ethic in My Children 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Making Things Right: A Consultant’s Story of Longaberger Values 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 ‘‘Getting It Right’’: The Struggle toward Self-Confidence 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Our Minds Are Double-Edged Swords: The Power of Positive and Negative Thinking 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Finding Balance: A Four-Part Recipe to Positive Thinking and Harmony 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 ENTHUSIASM 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Reflecting on a Legacy: Dad’s Enthusiasm Was Contagious 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 From the Homestead to the Office: Promoting Enthusiasm 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Feeding Joy: How I Remain Enthusiastic 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Applause!: One Consultant Reflects on Finding Joy and Purpose with Longaberger 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5 LEARNING 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Cream Pies and Ohio Buckeyes: Defying My Dad and Going to College 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Supporting My Kids: Why Education Is So Important to Me 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 What Diversity Can Teach Us: Lessons in Tolerance 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Longaberger 101: Improve Yourself and Pass It On! 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6 FAMILY 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Thick and Thin: Sticking Together as a Family 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Memory Making: How Family Traditions Became Our Glue 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 The Best Medicine: Laughter Is Critical for Any Family 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Expanding My Family: Opening Doors for Longaberger Consultants 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7 COURAGE 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Learning to Pull Myself Up: Finding Courage Within 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Empty Shoes at The Bee: Finding Courage in Loss 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Grace in the Trying: Finding Courage in Difficult Circumstances 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Horizon of Hope: Finding Courage in Illness 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 8 SHARING AND GIVING BACK 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Hands in Dresden Dirt: My Love for Nature and the Beauty of the Earth 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Random Acts of Kindness: Teaching My Children the Joy of Giving 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Come Along with Me: Sharing My Days with Others 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Landing in the Desert: Sharing Business with the Women of the Middle East 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 Philanthropy: A Way of Life 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 9 GRATITUDE 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 Remembering to Say ‘‘Thank You’’: Important People, Important Moments 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 A Posture of Gratitude: How I Live with a Grateful Heart 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 How Can I Say ‘‘Thanks’’? A Consultant’s Gratitude 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 Grateful to You: People Make Longaberger What It Is 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTami Longaberger, The Longaberger Company's CEO and chair of the board, has led the organization through significant growth, product diversification, facilities expansion, and new technologies. She is the former chair of the National Women's Business Council, a federal council created to advise and recommend policy to the President, Congress, and the U.S. Small Business Administration on economic issues important to women business owners. In 2004, she also served her country as a member of the U.S. delegation to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights held in Geneva, Switzerland. Tami previously chaired the Board of Trustees at The Ohio State University. Her proudest accomplishment is being the mother of two bright and talented children, Claire and Matthew.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eThe Longaberger Company, now one of the largest direct-selling organizations in the United States, began with Dave Longaberger's dream that he could market fine, American-made baskets. Even when others said it couldn't work, the company persevered and overcame doubters by sticking to a core set of principles. These principles of success still guide the company today, under the leadership of Dave's daughter Tami. Then and now, the center of that success has been Longaberger's highly creative and engaged employees who, together with Tami, carry forward the company's one-of-a-kind culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith great tenderness, transparency, and candor, Tami Longaberger opens her heart, offering readers a glimpse of her unique American Dream—the kind not handed down or given freely, but earned by hard work and fierce tenacity. Whether sharing memories of her childhood in Appalachia or accounts of reaching out to businesswomen in the MIddle East, Longaberger evokes a balanced nostalgia for the sweetness of the past commingled with a passionate call for hope for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeaving Dreams prompts readers to dream bigger, think more broadly, and risk taking the road less traveled. The life lessons remind us that we are all much more similar than distinct, that we have much for which to be grateful, and that the love of family is a treasure to be valued above all else. In Weaving Dreams: The Joy of Work, The Love of Life, Tami Longaberger emerges as a clear voice of encouragement and inspiration, challenging us all to live each moment to the fullest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilled with common sense and wisdom that defies today's slick, impersonal business culture and lays the foundation for long-term growth, Weaving Dreams shares reflections from the heart of American doggedness, ingenuity, and entrepreneurship that will inspire you to new heights in business and life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Longaberger Company is the premier U.S. manufacturer of handcrafted baskets and provider of other home and lifestyle products. It was founded in 1973 by Tami Longaberger's late father Dave. Since 1999, Tami has served as president, chair of the board, and CEO of The Longaberger Company. One of the largest direct-selling organizations in the country, it provides considerable income opportunity, as well as trips, recognition, and incentives to its 40,000 independent consultants.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDiscover inspiration where work and dreams meet\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe in America have been granted the unbelievable opportunity to search for silver linings every day. In the great expanse of this country, I truly believe that you can do whatever you set out to do—as long as you get up every day and keep trying. It's possible! Who would have ever dreamed that my dad—a poor boy in the early part of the twentieth century—would have made a living at weaving baskets . . . let alone build a company that would go on to employ thousands of people? Who would have thought that in less than fifty years, I could go from a baby in an Appalachian cottage to CEO of this company? But in America, it's possible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt Longaberger, we like to tell people that they can achieve their ownAmerican Dream. And one of the shining joys of my job is getting to see people whose lives are changed because of their determined efforts to find that dream and call it into reality. When I meet a person whose life has been revitalized or transformed by the opportunity Longaberger gives them, my spirit floats. It is such a magical thing when people who did not grasp their innate, raw power suddenly stretch to their full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are your hopes and aspirations?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat kind of legacy do you want to leave for your children? 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