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Leadership Lessons From The Blind Visionary
Practical Wisdom For Taking Your Leadership-And Your Life-To the Next Level
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Noteworthy News
Honors for The Blind Visionary!
The Blind Visionary has been named as one of four Finalists nationally in the Motivational Category by the 2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, which means the book will be featured along with other Finalists at BookExpo America in New York City, May 25-27. And The Blind Visionary has just been chosen as a featured book at the second largest publishing event in the US, the Miami Book Fair International in November!
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Recent Reviews
The Blind Visionary is best when Jacko is telling her own story. A champion debater in high school and college, Jacko admits she loves the podium, and she is well aware of the types of information and anecdotes that will engage her readers. It is fascinating to experience Jacko's encroaching blindness, which she manages to keep secret for years. Jacko bumps into tables and unintentionally snubs people she doesn't see. One day, she unpacks her lunch at a staff meeting, unaware that she has brought a can of beer rather than diet Coke. Through all this, Jacko remains relentlessly composed. But as readers, we wonder how long she can keep it up. Our tension rises along with hers when she arrives at a meeting with the new president of Purdue and realizes he has all new furniture -- much of it glass.
Cynthia Morrison Phoel
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This book is about how everyone can find a greater sense of passion and joy in their lives. The authors'. . . primary aim in writing this book is to encourage others to also find that path to deeper passion and joy. . . .The Blind Visionary inspires readers to discover their own human potential!
Dr. Robert M. Puckett, Book Review Editor Christian Community Published by the International Council of Community Churches
Virginia Jacko, president & CEO of the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, is well-known locally for her aggressive, hands-on leadership. . . . Perhaps lesser known is her personal odyssey. The Blind Visionary . . .tells that story, and also extrapolates from her experience lessons applicable to anyone with obstacles to overcome.
Marilyn Bowden, Miami Today
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The Blind Visionary Released!
Image of the book The Blind Visionary with Virginia Jacko and her guide dog.
The Blind Visionary tells an incredible true story that will captivate and inspire you. Authors Doug Eadie and Virginia Jacko take you along on Virginia’s extraordinary journey, beginning when she was a successful executive at Purdue University. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, Virginia would slowly, but surely, go completely blind.

As the darkness grew around her, Virginia found the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired - and a new mission in life. Virgina turned a potentially-devastating condition into an opportunity, going from student to president and CEO of the Lighthouse in just four years. Virginia's odyssey shows you how to create greater personal and professional satisfaction in your own life.

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"Virginia Jacko’s amazing odyssey has all the makings of a great read, and as one of only a handful of blind chief executives in the United States, her story is an inspiration to everyone who hears it.

"I have come to value Virginia not only as a colleague in working on behalf of the blind and visually impaired, but also as a friend. As you learn about Virginia’s personal and professional journey in her own words, you’ll come to know why so many do, indeed, call her 'friend.'

"They say that truth can be stranger than fiction; and here in this case, it would be difficult to make up a story that so vividly demonstrates triumph in attitude, courage, creativity, and tenacity over adversity . . . ."

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Virginia's story touches so many people, from parents, children and spouses of people who are disabled, to business leaders lookng to harness their own strength in personal and professional persuits. From people with low or no vision, to people inspired by stories of overcoming and triumphing against one of life's most difficult challenges.

Whatever your story, whatever your experience, please take a moment to connect with us! You'll find places to comment on stories and share on your social network. The Blind Visionary is a true story that has inspired you, now share that with other people in your life!