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MemoirFaith

Twice Found

A Memoir

Bikes. Vans. Johnny Cash. Love. God. Kyle Duford was a successful executive, mostly because he preferred working overseas to being at home in his broken marriage. But as his life took a dramatic turn, was fired, divorced, and contemplating suicide, he started to feel chased by God.

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BusinessStrategy

The Brand Book

A Branding Primer

Demystifying the complex world of branding with precision, wit, and unparalleled expertise. This essential guide covers brand positioning, visual identity, Jungian archetypes, and everything you need to build a brand that matters.

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EssaysNonfiction

Optimism

A Case for Hope in an Uncertain World

In a world increasingly drawn to cynicism, Kyle Duford makes a compelling case that optimism isn't just a feel-good notion—it's the only idea that has ever actually worked. Drawing from decades of brand leadership, personal experience, and historical examples, this book challenges readers to embrace optimism as a strategic advantage and a way of life.

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