Publications

The River Speaks

Yielding Lessons and Guidance on Transforming Your Toxic Work Environment

By Cynthia Rose-Thomas

“The river does not whisper—it speaks. And its lessons are too powerful to ignore.”

In The River Speaks, leadership expert Cynthia Rose-Thomas uncovers the hidden currents that fuel toxic workplaces and offers a path toward healing and transformation. Drawing on more than 30 years as a consultant, coach, and trainer, Cynthia reveals:

Why toxic leaders thrive (and how organizations enable them)
The undercurrents that keep dysfunction alive
Practical strategies to disrupt toxicity and create lasting change

Available early 2026

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Discovering My Superpower!

Stories from Kids Like Me

By Cynthia Rose-Thomas

By popular demand from participants in Sans Pareil training programs, Cynthia Rose-Thomas has created a children’s book to help kids discover their own superpower—their Moral Compass.

Every child has a Moral Compass—it guides them to make good choices, show kindness, and stand strong in their values.

In this inspiring book, children under 12 will:

See their Moral Compass as a unique superpower
Learn to make choices rooted in kindness, honesty, and respect
Understand how their value system works—and how to fill it with positive “ingredients”
Build confidence in themselves and the way they treat others

Through colorful illustrations, engaging stories, and relatable scenarios, Discovering My Superpower! makes character-building fun, empowering, and memorable.

Available early 2026

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About the Author
Cynthia Rose-Thomas is a seasoned trainer and consultant with more than three decades of experience guiding organizations through leadership challenges, cultural transformation, and people-centered change.