The Lighthouse Effect
Are You a Human Lighthouse?
Discover how you can make a difference in the world by becoming a “human lighthouse,” and gain hope for the future as you learn a new definition of “hero.”
“I want to feel good about the world again…I want to find genuine heroes and to be connected to goodness, to see it in myself and to be that for others.”
Our polarized, divisive culture seems to be without heroes and role models. We are adrift in a dark sea of disillusionment and distrust and we need "human lighthouses" to give us hope and direct us back to the goodness in each other and in our own hearts.
In this stirring follow-up to his memoir, Steve Pemberton gives practical encouragement for how you can be a "human lighthouse" for others and through these inspiring stories will renew your hope for humanity.
How can ordinary people have an extraordinary impact in the world?
Steve Pemberton found a lighthouse in an ordinary man named John Sykes, his former high school counselor. John gave Steve a safe harbor after Steve escaped an abusive foster home and together they navigated a new path that led to personal and professional success.
Through stories of people like John and several others, you will identify how the hardships you have overcome equip you to be a "human lighthouse," inspiring those around you.
Discover how you can make a difference in the world by becoming a “human lighthouse,” and gain hope for the future as you learn a new definition of “hero.”
The humble gestures of kindness that change the course of our lives can shift the course for America too. With a unique vision for building up individuals and communities and restoring trust, The Lighthouse Effect opens your eyes to those who are quietly heroic.
The Lighthouse Effect will help you discover:
Endorsements and Reader Reviews
Adam Grant
#1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife
"The people who matter most in our lives are like lighthouses: we can count on them to stay sturdy through a storm and shine a path to guide us through darkness. Steve Pemberton shows us how to find them—and how to become them."
"If you have ever doubted whether your work impacts the world, The Lighthouse Effect is for you."
— Mildred Joyner, president of National Association of Social Workers
"The Lighthouse Effect is perhaps most of all an exercise in daily gratitude for the power of small moments—and the people that make them happen."
— Eric Mosley, CEO of Workhuman and coauthor of Making Work Human
The greatest heroes are alongside you, and within you. Even in your ordinariness, you can be a superhero.
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About the author
Steve Pemberton is chief people officer for Workhuman, the world’s leading enterprise technology company that pioneered the human workplace. Prior to assuming his role at Workhuman, Steve was a senior human resources executive at Walgreens. Steve’s commitment to others and his refusal to accept things as they are have earned him national recognition, including the prestigious Horizon Award by the United States Congress and the coveted Trumpet Award.
A popular speaker nationwide, Steve is also the author of the bestselling memoir A Chance in the World. Steve and his wife, Tonya, are the proud parents of three children.
The Lighthouse Effect
Are You a Human Lighthouse?
Discover how you can make a difference in the world by becoming a “human lighthouse,” and gain hope for the future as you learn a new definition of “hero.”
Our polarized, divisive culture seems to be without heroes and role models. We are adrift in a dark sea of disillusionment and distrust and we need "human lighthouses" to give us hope and direct us back to the goodness in each other and in our own hearts.
In this stirring follow-up to his memoir, Steve Pemberton gives practical encouragement for how you can be a "human lighthouse" for others and through these inspiring stories will renew your hope for humanity.
Steve Pemberton
About the Author
Best Selling Author, Philanthropist, Acclaimed Speaker, and Senior Level Executive for the Likes of Monster.com, Walgreens Boots Alliance, and Workhuman.
Steve Pemberton’s story is about defying seemingly insurmountable odds to become a trail-blazing corporate executive, enlightened diversity leader, visionary youth advocate, and acclaimed speaker. His best-selling memoir, A Chance in the World, recounts his triumphant life journey and drive to become a man of resilience, determination and vision. Now an upcoming major motion picture, A Chance in the World further amplifies Steve’s highly motivational messages: Believe in your dreams, rise above obstacles, create opportunities for others, and most of all, persevere.
“I want to feel good about the world again…I want to find genuine heroes and to be connected to goodness, to see it in myself and to be that for others.”
What is the Lighthouse effect?
Steve Pemberton found a lighthouse in an ordinary man named John Sykes, his former high school counselor. John gave Steve a safe harbor after Steve escaped an abusive foster home and together they navigated a new path that led to personal and professional success.
Through stories of people like John and several others, you will identify how the hardships you have overcome equip you to be a "human lighthouse," inspiring those around you.
The Lighthouse Effect will help you:
The humble gestures of kindness that change the course of our lives can shift the course for America too. With a unique vision for building up individuals and communities and restoring trust, The Lighthouse Effect opens your eyes to those who are quietly heroic.
Endorsements and reader reviews
Adam Grant
#1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife
"The people who matter most in our lives are like lighthouses: we can count on them to stay sturdy through a storm and shine a path to guide us through darkness. Steve Pemberton shows us how to find them—and how to become them."
"If you have ever doubted whether your work impacts the world, The Lighthouse Effect is for you."
— Mildred Joyner, president of National Association of Social Workers
"The Lighthouse Effect is perhaps most of all an exercise in daily gratitude for the power of small moments—and the people that make them happen."
— Eric Mosley, CEO of Workhuman and coauthor of Making Work Human
Discover how you can make a difference in the world by becoming a “human lighthouse,” and gain hope for the future as you learn a new definition of “hero.”
Order Now From Your Trusted Bookseller
