Publications

Puzzle Pieces

Puzzle Pieces takes the reader on a journey; an adventure of self-discovery. In this dynamite-sized book, we learn the delicate dichotomy of verbal and nonverbal communication. We learn how each nonverbal posts billboard-style messages to our partners; messages that we may, unwittingly, be sending. In his usual conversational tone, Dr. Makai shares insights into what the common communications between partners should look like – depending on the message that we wish to send. With a healthy dose of communication theory supporting his perspective, Dr. Makai weaves practical applications of communication into the fabric of our daily interactions…turning mere communication into shared meaning.

“…his insights are well-grounded in communication theory and his stories are filled with authenticity and humility. As you read through these pages, you will find that Dr. Makai is on the journey with you as a caring and supportive guide”
Dr. Sam Thomas, Chair of Speech Department, Lone Star College-Montgomery

Born Beating the Odds

From a remarkable mind comes Born Beating the Odds, an insightful page turner that allows you to see that your past and present trials and disappointments are merely stepping stones leading to your personal and professional goals. Dr. Makai reminds us all that we can change our pain to power and our disappointments to drive. Born Beating the Odds is sure to give you new insight to your pathway to success.

“…well-grounded in virtuous issues of moral suasion with ethical imperatives well articulated”
Dr. Kenneth Mwenda, Senior Counsel, The World Bank

How Can I Come Up?

How Can I Come Up? is a treatise on higher level living, in which Dr. Makai takes the idea of being endowed with greatness and weaves it into a weapon for perpetual self-renewal. Using his experience as a public speaker, former premier league and all-nation basketball player, scholar and professor, he takes the simple principle of Divine Endowment and makes it the impetus for success higher level living.

“…a thought-provoking piece to guide us in practically all aspects of our lives…very refreshing way to spur us into action.”
Dr. David Sam, President, Elgin Community College

Culture and Leadership

From award-winning research comes Culture & Leadership. According to Dr. Makai’s research, aid organizations insisting that recipients adopt Western leadership, management, governance, and cultural values as a precondition for aid are facing pushback and failure because they fail to account for cultural orientation of recipient nations. Western assumptions are challenged with aid organizations given viable alternatives that incorporate recipient nation’s cultural orientation. The research is the winner of the Social Change Conference’s Social Change Award.

“…has the potential to impact the decisions of large-scale organizations such as the World Bank.”
Dr. Stephanie Cawthon, Professor, The University of Texas