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Know Grow Exit is about living, learning, and leaving your company as an entrepreneur when your business is your identity.
Cliff Oxford wrote Know Grow Exit: How Entrepreneurs Grow and Finish Fast to give entrepreneurs the full story of being a business owner, which includes the dark side, the sunny side, and the blueprinting phase of building a company from scratch to sell.
Painting the picture in words, graphs, tools, and charts, Know Grow Exit has the educational glow of a shiny Harvard MBA and the growl of hard-knocks experience. While Oxford doesn’t try to teach you everything about business, he does drill deep into the do-or-die hurdles you have to clear in all three phases of a business’s growth, which includes hyper-growth, human and financial scaling, and—most importantly—how to stay out of no man’s land between being a big operation and a small one.
What Oxford writes on exiting your business has never been discussed, much less documented, especially in regard to how lawyers, accountants, and investment bankers can set entrepreneurs up to fail. Oxford also wisely shows entrepreneurs that wealth creation is tied directly to great health, charity, and a lasting legacy.
This book, in its very essence, is a true story.

“I’ve had a successful career, and I’m financially comfortable—but it still seems like something is missing.”

You’re not alone. Jeff Bernier has seen countless people in this situation—they seem to be living the American Dream, but they find themselves missing out on joy and a sense of purpose. In The Money and Meaning Journey, Bernier imparts some of the wisdom he has gained from over thirty-six years of being a financial advisor who understands that the goal of financial planning should not be to outperform the market, but to fund your dreams.

This book outlines a goal-focused and evidence-based process that focuses on the rate of return you need to fulfill those dreams. Sure, you’ll read about risk management, retirement planning, investments—but more importantly, you’ll receive guidance on discovering the larger, more significant purpose that all of these subjects serve.

This is a new kind of finance book: one that doesn’t separate your bank statement from your inner life, your spiritual quest from your material needs, or your money from your life’s meaning.

YOUR WAY TO A COLLABORATIVE ORGANIZATION
In these pages, innovation and transformation expert Bill Adams reveals why a modern-day phenomenon he dubbed "on-the-fly leadership" creates a fallout on the Core Leadership Functions and a blowback effect on the ability of leaders to focus their attention that he calls Attention Deficit Syndrome. Drawing upon years of research and consulting experience in Fortune 50 and high-growth companies, he maintains that knowing how to deal with the fallout and the blowback is an essential part of good leadership in this age of collaboration. You'll discover what it takes to compete in the race to out-collaborate competitors. And why the author's Five Focus Factors are a roadmap to help leaders get the job done. You'll further be introduced to his AI-driven platform—TARGA—that enables organizations to hyper collaborate and fully gain the competitive advantage.
You will learn how his three Forces of Excellence move the organization closer towards excellence, the "holy grail" of performance. Especially in the post-COVID world, leaders must take notice. There is much at stake not knowing how to OUTFOCUS competitors.
FIVE FOCUS FACTORS TO SUCCEED: 1. OVERCOMING THE FALLOUT 2. HONING ATTENTION SKILLS 3. MOVING THE ORGANIZATION 4. LEVERAGING ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 5. ATTAINING HYPER COLLABORATION

The Winding Road to Excellence: Leadership Lessons Learned from Life’s Potholes Hardcover by G.T. “Toby” Stansell
In this readable and relatable collection of savvy business advice on developing a corporate culture where people genuinely want to perform at their best and keep the interests of the business top of mind, Toby Stansell develops a series of pithy, memorable “Mantras for Excellence.” The mantras he has developed take the form of “one-liners” that capture “learning experiences” in which he had willingly participated or grudgingly endured. From these memorable shorthand mantras, Stansell then develops the ideas and practical applications at their core. Recognizing that an authentic leader must start by being an authentic person, Stansell shares informative stories of how he came to form these mantras — often by falling into the potholes life so often offers up — and from them builds a framework that leaders can put to work in transforming their companies. A transformational leader elevates companies that are desirable to work for, cultivating a culture in which everyone―throughout the organization―is empowered to use their talents to live and work at their best.
As CEO of Cargo LLC and the former CEO and President of companies ranging from Finance to Apparel and High - Tech to Manufacturing, Stansell knows what it takes to lead in a manner that assists people in achieving their best. Stansell has proven an expert at learning how to transform his own life and those around him, taking what on the surface appear to be liabilities and shaping them into key assets. The book is based on the principle that if we look at everything life hands us, good and bad, as an opportunity, we can begin to build a positive, principle-based framework for successful leadership. Stansell writes, “We are extraordinarily honored to have others put their trust in us and place us in positions of leadership. We are wise to be humble, careful, and considerate as to how we apply the influence our positions offer us to positively impact and hopefully make better the lives of those around us.”
Stansell possesses an innate ability to develop and deploy innovative approaches to an organization’s most pressing challenges, and his leadership infuses an indelible culture within commercial, civic, and cultural entities that motivates, galvanizes, and unifies the organization’s personnel to fulfill its true purpose. Stansell’s primary objectives when leading an organization are to impart a sustainable positive and productive culture, identify and capitalize upon transformative opportunities, and optimize efficiencies and financial performance. A raconteur at heart, Stansell will keep readers laughing and repeating stories they encounter, even as they learn approaches that can transform their businesses.

Achieving Financial Independence. To create the life you want now and in the future, you have to become the master of your cash flow. By understanding the big picture of your financial situation, you will be able to make better financial choices―no matter how small. Trusted CPA and financial specialist Al Zdenek shares how you can build your wealth and reach your financial goals. Master Your Cash Flow™ gives straightforward and valuable information you can use in everyday financial decisions to help make the 100 percent correct financial choice for you.This book will help you: • lessen stress and anxiety in your life • make better financial choices • live the life you want now • achieve financial independence in a time frame that is reasonable for you • preserve wealth while continuing to build new wealth • assemble a “championship” team of experts
If you are ready to take the first steps toward living the way you want now and for the rest of your life, look no further than this book. This book is part of the Master Your Cash Flow™ series.

JNL’s inspirational weight loss success story has motivated millions worldwide. She is the world’s top fitness model, and now she will show YOU the way! Now it’s YOUR turn to become the new “fitness model” you—*****, strong, and sleek!

In JNL’s Fitness Model Diet, she reveals and shares her top trade secrets of the Super Fitness Model life:
• Discover super fitness model beauty secrets
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From Unlikely Mavericks, To Movers And Shakers

In Chasing The Impossible, Rachelle Rutherford, the CEO of Kids On The Move, unravels the gripping story behind the rise of this multi-million dollar non-profit dedicated to serving children with developmental delays and disabilities. What began as a heartfelt endeavor by two determined mothers seeking support for their children with Down syndrome has blossomed into a beacon of hope for families.

Rutherford delves deep, outlining the uphill battle many families face in receiving a diagnosis for their child, let alone ongoing care, which many children will need far into adulthood. With raw candor, she exposes the stark reality of communities ill-equipped to provide essential support structures for these families, laying bare the toll of the stress and isolation they experience.

Yet, amidst these challenges, Rutherford reveals Kids On The Move's unwavering commitment to bridging the chasm of care, blending calculated implementation of leadership and growth strategies with a culture of contribution and compassion. From innovative therapy programs to comprehensive support networks, she unveils the organization's groundbreaking initiatives that have reshaped the landscape of disability care.

But the journey is far from over. In Chasing The Impossible, Rutherford unveils plans on the horizon, yet again pushing the envelope and revolutionizing the definition of excellence in comprehensive disability care. In addition to issuing a stirring call to arms, urging communities to rally behind these families, the book serves not only as a testament to resilience but as a clarion call for collective action.

With heartrending accounts and bold visions for the future, Chasing The Impossible is more than a book—it's a rallying cry for change, a blueprint for a future where every child has the opportunity to be seen, known, and loved.

This book is also available in Spanish. Search for "Logrando lo Imposible: Un Modelo para el Cuidado Innovador e Inclusivo."

Life. Liberty. and the Pursuit of the American Dream.
You have a good life to live. Regardless of your beginnings, you have the right to pursue your dream of a better life—a certain way of living and a legacy that will extend past your mortal years for generations.
So, what—or who—is getting in your way?
Certainly not Brandon Vallorani, who in his American Dream success story, The Wolves and the Mandolin, reminisces on his family’s humble beginnings to inspire anyone to pursue the finer things in the world with the greatest ambition by sharing his adventures as a successful entrepreneur and family man, his philosophy of business and management, and the path he took to create the legend behind a quality brand. The Vallorani brand serves as an intense reminder that you can celebrate the privilege of life in style—and that to work, pursue, and maintain that life with vigor is an honor of the highest.
Now, sit back, relax, and prepare to be entertained, inspired, and armed with an “I can do this!” attitude.

Start on your path to success and the life you want to lead now--and don't look back.

Are you ready to take charge of your own life, but not exactly sure how to start? Mari Tautimes has created a 7 Simple Steps plan to get you there! You will find yourself motivated to take action immediately, using Mari's empowering techniques to transform your life and propel yourself into taking action in ways you have never been able to before. Whatever your situation or starting point, Mari's unique and inspiring methods show you how to overcome the toughest challenges you may be facing, form a clear view of what you want from life, and get you ready to live on a higher level!

The workforce has changed. Have your hiring habits kept up?

In Fire Your Hiring Habits, Dr. John W. Mitchell—President and CEO of the Global Electronics Association—exposes the flaws in today’s hiring and retention practices and offers a bold, actionable roadmap for building a resilient and adaptive workforce for 2025 and beyond.

Whether you’re in the C-suite, HR, or leading a team in any industry, this book is your call to abandon outdated systems and start transforming your talent ecosystem. Drawing from global research, post-pandemic workplace insights and his deep understanding of workforce dynamics, Mitchell delivers a human-centered playbook for building teams that thrive amid constant change.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

• Recruit smarter, not harder, with modern, people-first strategies

• Design onboarding that actually improves time to productivity from months to weeks

• Implement structured upskilling roadmaps that lead to various career paths

• Cultivate an inclusive, collaborative culture that drives innovation and loyalty

• Let go of old habits and embrace workforce transformation with confidence

• Use real-life case studies—including how the Global Electronics Association leads the global electronics industry in workforce training—to bring these strategies to life

From navigating hybrid work to return-to-office to company culture, Fire Your Hiring Habits is a guide to succeeding in a workplace that’s perpetually evolving.

Perfect for:

• Business leaders seeking to future-proof their workforce while managing multi-generations

• HR professionals implementing strategic, human-centered hiring tools

• Managers building more engaged and resilient teams amid talent mobility and turnover

• Anyone tired of short-term fixes and seeking real change

If you're ready to transform your hiring and development to your competitive advantage, Fire Your Hiring Habits will show you how.

HOW A TRUE LEADER PUTS PEOPLE, ORGANIZATION, AND COMMUNITY FIRST
We all face countless decisions throughout our careers. The specific circumstances that call us to lead will be different, but the core dilemmas and ethical challenges are very similar. Faced with these challenges, each of us must decide if we will follow our ego-centered inclinations or lead for the good of everyone whose lives we touch? Will we endanger or impair those around us to satisfy our own self-interest, or will we lead in a manner that is true to our values?
In his inspiring book LEAD TRUE, Jeff Thompson, MD, has masterfully compiled stories from the business, healthcare, and education fields, illustrating how a diverse group of leaders has employed values-based leadership and succeeded. These case studies offer dynamic, living narratives that demonstrate ways in which a leader, fueled by personal values, can change people, organizations, and even entire industries.
What sets this book apart is the interweaving of the author’s personal leadership story in healthcare to the insights from start-ups, mid-career, and top-level leaders—people who have proven that values-driven leadership is not simply a noble idea but one that actually works in practice. The author artfully shows that the goal of leadership is not to move one individual ahead of all others. When you lead true, you can move everyone forward—people, organizations, and communities—finding the best route for all.

The Untold Story
While most people refer to HealthCare.gov as “just a website,” few knew what it took to launch and what went into creating it. So much oversimplification went into a public discussion of the technological aspects of the launch, which perpetuated the notion that technology is at the root of how government can’t efficiently get things done. Success or Failure? The Untold Story of HealthCare.gov provides a firsthand account of what it takes to deliver something as complex as HealthCare.gov from contributing factors other than technology, such as policy formulation, government rulemaking, groundbreaking security and privacy policy implementation across multiple agencies, and much more.
Henry Chao seeks to unravel the key elements that affected the implementation of a time-bounded, precedent-setting set of public policy objectives—the Insurance Marketplace program under the Affordable Care Act. This book will shed light on: •the scale and complexity involved in creating the HealthCare.gov infrastructure, •nontechnical factors that led to the controversial rollout, •how October 1, 2013 was the starting line, not the finish line, and •the various narratives that did not truthfully explain what really happened.
Reaching the October 1, 2013 deadline was nothing short of remarkable, due to the dedication and commitment of so many people from various professional disciplines across the public and private sectors. Now, Henry Chao reflects on the launch of HealthCare.gov and what it takes to implement great change in the health care system.

The personality of a business will mirror the personality of its owner. While no one person is all things to all people; its business MUST be all things to all of its customers or you risk losing them to your competition. This, in a nutshell, is the single-most influential factor in the success of your business. Understanding your personality and how it impacts your business will give you great insight as to where to place your focus on any given time. Survival in today's economic climate requires you to develop strategies for up markets, down-markets and sideways trending market conditions. The 7 Stages of Small Business Success is written as a roadmap for any entrepreneur to reach his or her ultimate destination. We are in the midst of a massive financial meltdown and the most volatile economical conditions the world has ever known. This climate has also produced the greatest opportunity you will ever know in your lifetime. Successful companies from all around the world have learned how to leverage the methods in this book so they are in control of their destiny; and not at the mercy of the economy. Choose your stage, sharpen your focus and take back control right now!

Ascend To Your Throne
Owning and managing a thousand-plus-employee company definitely comes with its perks: private jets, multiple vacation homes, and flexibility with your time. But it takes an exceptional leader to climb to those heights. Reaching such a level of leadership is no small feat.
In his book Heir to the Throne: The New Leader’s Path to Greatness, Aaron Baker, CEO of Cannon Safe, details the lessons he learned working his way from bending metal on the factory floor to the very top of a $100-million multinational corporation. Those lessons forged Aaron into a great leader—and now he wants to teach them to you.
By sharing his anecdotes from the front lines of manufacturing, Aaron let’s you live the experiences and learn his life-changing lessons, which are based on Lean manufacturing, a proven system implemented by many successful companies, including Toyota.
In ten engaging chapters, Aaron breaks down the elements needed to be a dynamic leader and offers insight that will take you from sweeping floors to a suite on the top floor.
If you feel like you’re starting at the bottom but know you would thrive at the top, this book is your guide to establishing yourself as the heir to that throne.

Your struggling teenager is going to a residential or wilderness treatment program. Their addictions, learning disabilities, or emotional/behavioral issues have brought you to a moment of decision. Heartsick, anxious, and exhausted, questions bounce endlessly around your mind, "Will this work? Was this really necessary? Will she ever forgive me? Can we handle him at home when the time comes?" Dr. Tim Thayne delivers the answers in his groundbreaking book Not by Chance. As an owner/therapist of wilderness and residential programs, Thayne was frustrated when young people made monumental progress, only to return home where things quickly unraveled. His mission became to vastly improve long-term success by crafting and proving a model to coach parents on their power to lead out through full engagement during treatment and management of the transition home. Not by Chance engages readers through solid research, simple exercises, and captivating stories taken from Thayne's own life and the living rooms of hundreds of American homes. This book serves up concrete tools, hope, confidence, and stamina for families, professionals and mentors.

Topics include:
• Why good programs work
• How to boost—not undermine—treatment
• Nine dangers waiting after discharge
• How to identify natural mentors for your teen
• What to do when the testing begins
• When and how to grant back privileges and freedoms
• How to ease your young adult's transition from treatment to independent living
• When you know you've succeeded

If you are even considering out-of-home treatment for your teen, do not gamble with the outcomes. Not by Chance should claim its rightful place on your nightstand. www.notbychance.com

Real Estate is More Than You See on HGTV

Real estate isn’t just about beautiful houses and nice people. It’s a serious business that deals with the most valuable asset most of us will ever own. Unfortunately, the bulk of most people’s knowledge of real estate is comprised of what they watch on House Hunters—which is more like a fairy tale than a professional transaction. As Is: An Insider's Guide to Real Estate was written to bring a dose of actual reality to the real estate business.

As Is was penned by Joan Herlong, a top-selling South Carolina Realtor and small business owner with over 30 years of experience helping home buyers and sellers make educated, informed decisions and wise investments. In this lighthearted-yet-informative book, she pulls back the curtain on the real estate “profession,” revealing everything you need to know about real estate but never thought to ask. From how to choose the most effective agent, to how your listing price can help to advertise your home, to how to find a house you won’t just fall in love with, but love living in, Herlong shares the secrets to navigating the often confusing world of real estate and coming out a winner. Packed with hilarious true stories gleaned from 30 years in the trenches, this funny and informative book will empower you with everything you need to know about real estate, whether you’re a buyer, a seller, or considering a career in the field and hoping to do it the right way.

The Forever Home provides the foundation to confidently explore what you want, plan your dream home, and find the right professionals to make it a reality.

Renowned architect Kevin Harris will guide you through his proven, step-by-step process to design and build a house that fits you so well it becomes your forever home. No matter where you travel, your forever home is the place you feel complete.

Inside these pages, you’ll learn how to:
• Determine when it makes sense to hire an architect
• Evaluate and assemble the design team and construction team that’s right for you
• Understand the residential construction process
• Use the Hierarchy of Design to make the most important decisions first
• Recognize the pitfalls and avoid many common, but ill advised cost-saving schemes

The Forever Home will pave the way for you to design and build not only the home of your current dreams, but the home that will be perfect for your children, grandchildren, aging parents, and even you later in life.

Financial Detox: How to Steer Clear of Toxic Advice, Achieve Financial Independence, and Manage Your Wealth for Maximum Impact presents a simple but comprehensive guide to maximizing wealth. Whether you’ve had a liquidity event, been a diligent saver, or accumulated wealth through other means, Financial Detox can help you increase the probability of a successful outcomes when it comes to growing and preserving your wealth.

Jason Labrum, a Certified Financial Planner® and Accredited Investment Fiduciary®, exposes many common misconceptions about investing and provides readers with the knowledge to create an investment strategy based on evidence and driven by data. When readers see this information, it’s starts to become clear that not all advice is created equal and there is a way to "Pursue Better" in financial planning and investment management.

This could very well be the first step in better financial outcomes and True Financial Peace of Mind.

Almost six weeks into the implementation of new strategies based on the consulting report, Bridget’s leadership team continued to hear rumblings from their direct reports. Sales continued to push back saying the way they were doing things was working fine, the company just needed to figure out how to fill their orders faster. Operations complained that they didn’t have time to implement these new procedures and keep up their current production levels. Customer service grumbled about customer complaints taking up too much of their time. And everyone wanted to know why leadership wasn’t fixing these problems. Bridget was beyond frustrated.

They had been following the recommendations they had received from a highly recommended consultant group—but everything they were doing seemed to exacerbate rather than solve the issues.

Bridget pulled up Talon Tech’s latest earnings report and groaned. Until just a few months ago, Talon Tech’s success had seemed unstoppable, and her leadership as CEO had been key to that success. But they had hit a wall, and if they didn’t learn how to scale that wall quickly, Talon Tech’s success would slip away.

The review process had forced Bridget to acknowledge that weak leadership and a poor people-centric culture were the root cause of the issues they were facing: a litany of customer service issues, churning through top talent, and challenges from remote work. The board wanted and deserved answers.

Bridget knew she could no longer stay in her comfort zone—developing the next technological feat. She needed to balance her technology-centric mindset with a people-centric mindset, and she knew she couldn’t do that alone.

“The moment of truth,” Bridget thought as she stepped out into reception. “Good morning, Ray. Welcome to Talon Tech,” she said with a smile.

“Good morning, Bridget,” he said shaking her hand warmly, “I’m glad to be here and look forward to working with you and your team.”

“An extraordinary story of resilience. In his moving memoir, Stephen Thompson opens up about how he broke cycles of abuse, poverty, and neglect to build a better life. It’s filled with lessons for anyone who’s ever questioned their resolve.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again

Left with a gift, in a motel room in Reno

The Rubik’s cube was left behind, and so were they. It was January 1980, in a motel room in Reno. Stephen Jon Thompson was just nine years old, left behind with his four younger siblings, the youngest just a year old. Their mother had left two days before to go to the laundromat. She never returned. Now the power was out, the Nilla wafers were running low, and the Rubik’s cube that his mother had brought home from her waitressing job could not be solved. Stephen, the oldest, had a bigger problem to solve, what to do with the four young souls he was now in charge of. He finally determined they all needed to get out of that motel room. He dialed the front desk. Thus begins Hotel Goodbyes, Stephen Jon Thompson’s gripping memoir about making it in America against incredible odds.

Few knew of Stephen’s past. Maybe he didn’t know it himself. For his colleagues at companies like Google, Apple, Amazon, or Nike, he was a successful human resource executive, who had an uncanny ability to read people, to find the right person for the job, and to convince them that it was right for them. More than anything, they remember his infectious smile. But that grinning face hid a difficult past, a childhood spent in dingy motel rooms, dreary foster homes, and a cold, concrete juvenile home. It took Stephen years to tell his story, to write his memoir, to come to grips with a childhood he would just as soon forget. But when his young son came home with a school assignment to tell his family history, Stephen knew he needed to come clean. He could no longer bury the past, not to his friends and co-workers, and not to his two sons, to whom this book is dedicated.

Hotel Goodbyes is one man’s journey to come to grips with his past. From Ohio to California to Nevada and back, Stephen takes us on his journey from foster child to wildfire fighter to college graduate to blackjack dealer to state assembly candidate to successful technology executive. Along the way, he reconnects with his younger siblings and tracks down his Aunt Ouida, his mother’s sister, to find the answer to the question he has always had: why did his mother leave that day and never come back? In the end, Stephen determines that his mother abandoned him, but also left him with a gift, a gift of a better life.

THE BOOK VENTURE CAPITALISTS DON'T WANT YOU TO READ
Frustrated with the impractical lessons he learned throughout the course of completing two master's degrees in the business and economics fields, Muñoz set out to chart his own business development and organizational management system that did not rely on the venture capitalist models commonly found in the United States. Enter the Neural Organizational Model for Exponential Growth (NOMEG), both a philosophy and a business management system that reinvents how companies are structured and emphasizes the importance of innovation, experimentation, and collaboration. It rejects the notion of specialization in favor of a more nimble, adaptable structure that sidesteps competition and reduces an entrepreneur's reliance on venture capital.

With this book, Muñoz explains in detail the nine components of NOMEG: Organizational Model, Innovation Process, Talent System, Exponential Marketing, Global Licensing, Central Bank, Working Capital, Board, and Exit.

The Nomeg Model: Creating a Profitable International Company without Money from Investors is as much a poignant account of Muñoz's hardships, resolve, and humanity as it is an easy-to-read manual packed with applicable, real world tested strategies to engage the rapidly evolving business terrain of the modern world, told from Muñoz's signature perspective of fiery ambition and drive, as well as the discipline and collective knowledge required to sustain them.

Enacting meaningful change requires more than sending out a memo with new policies. Change that matters — change that really makes a lasting difference — starts with a change in culture. David Paragamian is an expert in organizational transformation, as he has helped companies, departments, and teams pivot. In Coming About, David describes the steps you need to become a successful “storyteller-in-chief” — a confident change agent who convincingly leads transformation rooted in transparency and values. This book is the culmination of everything David has learned. He knows that change takes grit and determination; it demands the ability to get back up after you’ve been knocked down. If you’ve got that kind of grit — and you want to enact real organizational transformation, not just superficial change — this book is for you.

How To Prepare For Your Retirement
You’re approaching the next stage of your life: retirement. Although there is no crystal ball that can predict the future, you can begin plotting your course to a fi nancially secure retirement. In Road Rules for Retirement, Mark shares the many challenges you will face getting to and through retirement. He reveals the many risks you must know about and account for to make sure you never outlive your money. Some of the many topics he covers in this book are: •why creating a Wealth Strategy is the best approach to prepare for retirement •the importance of diversifying your investments and how the wrong investment strategy can drain your savings in just a few years •when to start collecting your Social Security benefi ts •the risks of not having a complete long-term care plan and estate plan •and much more!

As Millennials step into positions of greater authority and power, they will, without a doubt, modify their marketing strategies to sell to people of their generation exactly as they wish to be sold to, which puts a lot of us on a timed collision course. The invention and usage of the Internet taught Millennials to play the game in a different way and if we want to remain competitive and connect with this generation, we have to adapt to their way of playing.
Educating yourself on Millennial habits is the first step in a longer journey to figuring out the best way to appeal to their style of connecting, buying and investing. Millennials Are Not Aliens is Gui Costin’s survival guide to adapting to a future that will be owned by 80 million Millennials in the United States and 2.7 billion globally.

Huge Demographic Shifts Explained and Quantified for Decision Makers
Demographics determine the direction of your business. Demographic trends can be overwhelming, misleading, confusing, conflicting, and difficult to predict. Not anymore.
John Burns and Chris Porter wrote this book to help make demographic trends easier to understand, quantify, and anticipate. Readers of this book will have a huge competitive advantage because they will be making decisions with facts, and they will be better able to adjust their strategies when unanticipated events shift prevailing trends. Know the facts, and learn to • plan your business better; • support your decisions with facts; and • clarify the demographic confusion using the groupings and frameworks used in this book.

Non-Conventional Lending: Changing Investors' Status Quo
There’s a well-kept secret in the investment world, one with an upside that’s so up, it’s hard to believe that more investors—many, many more investors—aren’t involved. If you’re an investor, relying on a volatile investment like securities for needs such as income after retirement doesn’t make sense. You need a more stable source of income.
The answer is non-conventional lending. This is an investment that pays off in good times and bad. It’s appropriate for investors with $15,000 to invest, as well as those with $150,000 or $1.5 million to invest. It takes advantage of one of the best cash flow owing asset classes in the world—real estate—while providing the stability of fixed-income bonds. And it allows the investor to be in control of the investment.
In Earning Money While You Sleep, author Anthony Geraci takes you through his own investments to show you how, with non-conventional lending, things can go wrong, and mainly, how things usually go right. As a lawyer and as someone who has done non-conventional lending for his own personal investment for years, and he will teach you how these investments are too good to be ignored and how to protect yourself if the worst should happen.

GRATITUDE IS A BUSINESS STRATEGY
We may live in a world dominated by technological innovations capable of offering us “personalized” contact with our clients and customers, but in The Currency of Gratitude, Michele Bailey argues that heartfelt, specific, and direct communication steeped in gratitude can grow and sustain a business far better than any targeted technology.
Bailey begins from the premise that our professional and personal lives are not as separable as we’ve allowed them to seem. Given that inseparability, the central tenet of all good business comes down to the cultivation of genuine and long-lasting connections and relationships that acknowledge and develop the whole person.
Through engaging stories and real-life business examples, Bailey shows how making gratitude a priority in one’s professional life enables businesses to attract and retain top talent and clients and raises employee engagement and productivity. By cultivating brand ambassadors, sustaining a culture of gratitude within one’s business can have cascading outward effects—from increased brand awareness to improved customer satisfaction and loyalty.
The Currency of Gratitude proves that small gestures can have big results and invites you to consider immediate and practical ways for promoting gratitude within your own business culture.

Build-to-rent (BTR) is a new kind of rental community. These are communities designed for people who prefer to rent housing but want a place that feels more like home. They take the best aspects of single-family rentals and upgrade the experience by developing all homes inside a professionally managed community.

With the average sales price for a home across the US at $350,000, a mortgage is out of the reach of most people. BTR developments, which resemble traditional, gated neighborhoods, are currently one of the best options for affordable housing. These communities are ideal for families, young professionals, and empty nesters, people who want to live near good schools and shopping, want to have pets and a backyard for entertaining, and want neighbors they care about — they want it all at a price they can afford. That’s what BTR gives them.

The American dream of homeownership is evolving and c u rrent conditions make this the first time in US history that it’s cheaper to rent than it is to purchase; already, more than 30 percent of single-family homes are owned by investors. Yet there is a lot of misunderstanding and rhetoric about the BTR model, making it difficult to get to the truth. BTR is a significant trend that is reshaping the real estate industry, so it’s important for builders, investors, brokers, developers, realtors, and anyone interested in real estate investing to know about.

In Build-to-Rent: The How-to Guide for the Institutional Investor, Charles Kriegel provides insights into this new type of housing and investment. As someone integrally involved in the development of BTRs in Texas, Char les shares insider information on how BTR works, identifying a valid BTR site, the feasibility period, entitlements, funding, horizontal and vertical construction, expected returns and absorption rates, stabilization, and exit strategies to help readers see that it’s a viable affordable housing option for today — and tomorrow.

Success is what you make of it. Life is about preparing for challenges and adjusting to them along the way. As our priorities change, our views broaden and our dreams shift. Retirement planning is no different. In Building Wealth, Protecting Dreams, financial consultant Thomas A. Kalejta shares tools and techniques you can employ to safeguard your family as you grow your investments for the future.
You’ll learn how to: • set financial goals and priorities • manage risk appropriately • leverage tax laws to your advantage • use credit wisely • maximize your investments • and much more
Whether your retirement dream is on a beach, volunteering for a charity, or continuing to work at what you enjoy, it can be well within reach. After a life of hard work, you’ve earned it and deserve as much.

THE SECRET TO AD AGENCY PERFORMANCE: EMPATHY AND PHILANTHROPY
Have you ever felt that your ad agency is not strategic? Do you have to rewrite copy and bring them ideas, instead of the other way around?
Have you ever signed a contract with an agency after being blown away by their team in a pitch, only to find that you are not working with the folks who pitched you but with a rotating cast of team members who simply don’t get the job done?
Take it from someone who has been both a marketing executive selecting agencies and the founder of two successful advertising agencies: You are not alone.
In this book, Ed Mitzen will take you behind the curtain to understand how to effectively evaluate agencies to choose a partner that can deliver for you and how to nurture the relationship to produce positive performance for years to come.

2025 Business Book Awards Shortlist for Business Journey
2024 Global Book Awards Gold Medalist in Women & Business
2022 Business Woman of the Year (CEO Today magazine)

In her new book, The Inner Mountain, DHgate Group founder and chairperson Diane Wang shares her journey to the top in the business world while overcoming internal conflicts with confidence and self-esteem.

She recounts pivotal career experiences at Microsoft, Cisco, starting and selling her first startup—Joyo.com—to Amazon in the early 2000s, which was later renamed Amazon China after its acquisition in 2004, and founding DHGATE Group, to illustrate how she learned to stop fighting external barriers, and focused inwards, connecting with her heart's inner wisdom to find clarity and take bold action aligned with her true passions.

The book explores the controversial issue of the "glass ceiling" women experience in the business world as artificial limitations placed on them by others, chronicles her ups and downs launching DHgate and shares lessons on persistence, resilience, and "pacing not chasing" goals.

It also dives into Diane’s "Inner Mountain" philosophy of looking within for personal strength to conquer one’s own internal feelings of limitation, complete with valuable tips for accomplishing this. Learn to embrace your "inner dragon," refusing to get trapped fighting others' battles, and focusing on collective good over self-gain. Diane advocates fostering communities based on mutual nurturing and support she likens to "the way of water" over ruthless corporate "wolf" culture. She offers reflection exercises so readers can grow self-knowledge and apply teachings to their own lives.

The book spotlights Diane’s trailblazing work empowering female entrepreneurs globally through her cross-border e-commerce company DHgate, APEC-endorsed program APEC Women Connect, and the global community of empowerment—The Inner Mountain Foundation.

Overall, Diane delivers a stirring journey and issues a powerful call to women seeking fulfillment in business and life. By sharing vulnerable insights from her personal and entrepreneurial journey, she empowers women worldwide to unleash their potential by looking within. This book will resonate with any driven women who lead, nurture, and inspire those around them—starting with themselves—through the strength they uncover within after climbing and discovering their Inner Mountains.

Paul Owhadi’s improbable entrepreneurial journey began as a first-generation immigrant coming to America with just a few hundred dollars in his pocket. Having learned a remarkable level of self-reliance, as a child sent to a French boarding school at age four, he was educated in London—and then headed to New York City and a whole new life.

After an education and a career in urban planning and city management—one of the youngest city managers in the country—he excelled at creating and transforming cities for the betterment of its people. But it was an unexpected opportunity in the private sector which set Paul on his entrepreneurship path. He took the extraordinary opportunity granted to him to explore the world of property development, discovering a passion for both real estate development and creating companies. He also faced devastating setbacks that would test his mettle and fortitude. Along the way, he formed his own business approach—one combining a passion for innovation and outside-the-box thinking. With the support of family and a fierce work ethic, he conquered his sector. But he also traveled the globe—using intellectual curiosity as his guide.

This is the story of a man who used every challenge to inspire and guide him; this is the inspirational tale of an entrepreneur who grabbed at every opportunity to create a life of passion and innovation.

YOUR ROAD MAP TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM

This book is not offering a get rich quick plan. It takes time to implement long-lasting strategies that lead to financial independence. Toby Mathis has created a road map for you to follow to create wealth over time. He shares his get rich slow approach based on the investing and money management practices that have helped hundreds of participants in Anderson Advisors’ popular Infinity Investing program reach financial freedom.

One central principle in the Infinity Investing approach is that you must take the critical first steps necessary to learn about personal finances and smart investing. Toby understands that the intimidating jargon, unnecessarily complicated math, and mystique surrounding money management can be a roadblock that often prevents the average person from ever starting. This book demystifies the process and describes it in a straightforward and engaging way.

Toby has spent years studying wealthy people who have built their wealth over time by creating a solid plan and sticking to it. He breaks down what these people do and don’t do, so that you can follow their path. Toby is a gifted storyteller as well as a clear-eyed researcher. Readers will find his stories about people to be vivid and relatable while he uses just the right amount of real-world financial data to back up his lessons.

Let’s create your infinity plan!

IS MY RETIREMENT PLAN ANY GOOD?
Millions of Americans are counting on 401(k) and related defined-contribution plans to fulfill their retirement dreams—that is, if their plan is a good one. Though some plans perform superbly, many others suffer from questionable investments and poor management that leave them vulnerable to litigation and federal sanctions. How can you tell the difference?
In Rewarding Retirement, Brian D. Allen gets rid of the guesswork for the fiduciaries who operate those plans. Fascinating and informative with a wealth of insights, it is an insider’s guide that finally equips fiduciaries with the tools that they need to feel confident and proud of a job well done.

At last, a book that puts ad creative in its proper place to drive brand success.

Ad-itude empowers and advises advertisers and agencies to leverage the data to unleash creative power, impact brand performance, and out market the competition.

Written by Peter Daboll, one of the leading minds in ad creative measurement, Ad-itude discusses how using data effectively throughout every stage of the creative process produces ads that consumers choose to view from beginning to end, rather than ignore. Daboll draws from his vast experience, exploring lessons learned throughout advertising history to present day, identifying obsolete rules that wrongly guide many marketers, while warning against modern-day modeling pitfalls.

Ad-itude shows the difference between testing and guessing, and why experimentation is always better than relying on assumptions that lure marketers into dangerous ROI traps. Daboll’s logical recommendations for an iterative versus sequential approach to measuring creative effectiveness guarantees maximum impact for any ad or campaign.

Expect the Unexpected Sale
When you’re named the executor of an estate, you most likely find yourself asking a whirlwind of questions, the first being, “What does that mean for me, exactly?”
Being the executor or administrator of an estate means a lot of (often unwanted!) responsibility, and for someone not familiar with the process, that can be overwhelming. But in his new book The Unexpected Sale: Guidance for the Executor/Administrator of an Estate, Alex Lehr—owner of Lehr Real Estate—provides everything you need to know to easily and successfully navigate through an often-complicated process.
Beginning with explaining the role of an executor, to dealing with the dreaded taxman, to keeping everyone in the family happy, Alex’s book covers the entire process of handling inherited property. Anyone who assumes the responsibilities of an executor deserves to have expert advice, and that is just what Alex offers here.
Trying to get the best value when selling an estate while finding a solution that keeps everyone satisfied is hard enough. Don’t go it alone. Within these pages is everything you need to know to efficiently fulfill your role as an executor and take the unwanted surprises out of the unexpected.

Though technology has evolved at hyper speed over the past hundred years, management styles have mostly stayed the same. The higher-ups make the decisions, and the employees grind it out, often without knowing the endgame. In 1983, Jack Stack created a new game: The Great Game of Business.
Get In The Game further explains the rules of this Game: to win, you must get everyone at all levels of the business as informed, involved, and engaged as the owner. This book offers a step-by-step guide on how to teach employees the numbers, show them the big picture, and let them have a say in the company’s future. The Game has already benefited thousands of companies:
Is yours ready to get in The Game?

Ever wish you could renovate your marketing strategy? Now you can.

In the construction industry, reputation is everything. Whether you’re a distributor, manufacturer, builder, or installer, you want the pride of building something that will last and make a difference. While you may be an expert in your craft, marketing your business may feel like trying to drive a nail with a tape measurer—it just doesn’t work.

In Building Better Brands, Elton Mayfield provides you with the tools and raw materials to plan and build a business marketing plan. Hailing from a construction background and with over twenty years of experience helping businesses build their brands as the President and Co-Founder of ER Marketing, he understands the challenges of marketing within the construction industry.

With his firsthand experience in B2B marketing, Mayfield confronts the marketing challenges unique to the building and materials industry. In these pages, he lays out a simple framework which can allow any leader to rejuvenate their B2B marketing strategy:

• Survey: What do people say about you? What do you want them to say about you?
• Blueprint: What do you need to have in place to deliver the brand you want?
• Build: How do you deliver the brand you promised and keep it up to code?

With simple, down-to-earth concepts, he cuts through the noise to show how you Survey your business, draft a Blueprint, and then Build your brand through curb appeal and delivering on customer expectations. With topics covering how to handle negative reviews, crafting a strong mission statement, leveraging social media, and optimizing your web presence, this tactical manual for B2B marketing and operations strategy provides you with a foundation of tried-and-true methods. With each of these concepts, he lays out practical examples and action steps so you can build a brand to be proud of.

You are young, capable, determined, and live in an age fueled
with rapid technological advancements. What more do you need besides your own
ambition and intellect? Well, Rick Jones has the anecdotal advice pertaining
to business that is only learned through years of experience, which he has
plenty of—demonstrated by his esteemed client base at FishBait Marketing and
his leverage as a renowned public speaker. Analog Advice in a Digital World
exposes the many lessons he has learned on his path to business and personal
success, and he is passing these lessons along in short form to the young
professional in the pursuit of excellence.

Unleash Your Passion and Maximize Your Impact as a Causie.

Are you driven by a cause you care deeply about, but struggle to find the time or don’t have the know-how to make a real difference? Introducing the Causie—an intentional, passionate advocate who transforms their purpose into powerful, lasting change.

Causies make a substantial, long-term commitment to serve their cause with more than a financial donation. They’re on a mission to create change and to lead, often by securing a seat on the board of directors of the organization that best aligns with their passions, values, and goals.

In this captivating guide, Rob Acton, Founder and CEO of Cause Strategy Partners, shares his proven process for becoming a Causie:

• Identify Your Cause. Whether you’re swimming in a sea of passions or you think you have a cause but it’s not focused, Acton will walk you through how to pinpoint your cause and help you determine your “Causie style.”

• Find Your Fit. With potentially dozens of organizations serving your cause, Acton will help you home in on the perfect match for your style and impact goals.

• Make a Stellar First Impression. Learn how to skillfully introduce yourself and set the stage for success, making the most of your first encounter with the organization. It’s true that you only get one chance to make a first impression!

• Increase Your Engagement. Prepare to land a coveted seat on the board of directors by understanding board member responsibilities and Acton’s “Higher Standard of Board Service.”

• Start Strong and Confident. Articulate the specific influence you plan to make from your new leadership position – what Acton calls your “Personal Impact Hypothesis,” and hit the ground running.

Woven throughout are Acton’s own story and real-life examples of busy professionals from all walks of life who have transformed their passion into powerful advocacy through board leadership.

If you’re ready to commit to a purpose larger than yourself, this is your roadmap to becoming a Causie and maximizing your personal impact on your cause. Don’t let a busy life or the feeling that you don’t know where to begin prevent you from starting your journey from success to significance. Become a Causie and harness your passion to make a lasting difference!

Lean Startup, to Lean Company, to Rich Exit shares the remarkable story of Dr. Kenan Sahin, who took $1,000 in savings and used it to undertake the most extraordinary entrepreneurial journey, culminating with a $1.54 billion rich exit.

Kenan was teaching at MIT in the 1980s and sought to validate his many academic theories in a real-world lab. So he founded a startup to begin testing innovations in organizational development—challenging nearly every business best practice of the 1990s and largely transforming those practices. Among Kenan’s critical insights into rich-exit business success include…

• Suffusing the organization with a "teach and learn, learn and teach" mindset
• Empowering every team member to practice "situational leadership"
• Leveraging a lean team with "splitsuit" systems architecture development
• Recruiting and retaining the nation’s finest talent by hiring based on aptitude > attitude > willingness > experience (in order of importance)
• Turning performance reviews into company improvement exercises
• Improving on traditional profit-sharing formulas with a "gain sharing" formula
• Finding a way to reject outside funding and retain full ownership
• Replacing notions of customer satisfaction with "customer success"
• Finding the work/life balance that maximizes team productivity
• Bridging disconnects between sales & production, end-users & IT, management, and R&D
• Leaping the chasm from a service-based to a product company
• Combining judicious simplification with ambiguity tolerance to master complex situations
• Flattening internal communications so anyone can access anyone else
• Making "smart interruptibility" an accepted practice at every level of the company
• Developing the "bins, balls, and backplane" framework of modern user interfaces
• Rejecting the "Big IP Lie" and writing "peace contracts" to drive rich-exit potential

After just 17 years, Kenan’s company, Kenan Systems, was acquired by Lucent Technologies and he remained the sole shareholder. Importantly to him, all of his 750+ employees also benefitted from the exit. This is the inside look at how it happened. This is a field-tested framework for building a lean startup into a lean company and then a rich exit—the perfect model for any aspiring entrepreneur.

Since Kenan also pioneered large scale commercial AI and big data systems, the framework and principles of innovation he developed are even more relevant in today’s marketplace.

Breaking through stereotypes, Dr. Esther M. Alegria challenges the notion that promotions are limited to the privileged few. Raised in a low-income area with scarce resources, she overcame obstacles to achieve a thriving career in the pharmaceutical industry.

In From Just Esther to Poly-Esther, Dr. Alegria emphasizes the keys to transforming a vision into reality: passion, persistence, and a willingness to seize opportunities—and a lot of laughter. As she reflects on her humble origins and tells the story of her career, she shares valuable insights and traits for readers to integrate into their lives to find their own sense of self-awareness and fulfillment.

With heartfelt sincerity and playful humor, Dr. Alegria encourages personal growth, empowering others to forge their unique paths. Discover how her journey from adversity to success can inspire you to unlock your true potential.

CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS FOR REMOTE, HYBRID, AND FACE-TO-FACE TEAMS!
Project management isn’t just about process. It’s also about people.
Calling upon over thirty years of experience delivering optimized project outcomes for some of the world’s leading brands, author Clinton M. Padgett reveals the “secret sauce” many leaders leave out of their project success equation. Taking what’s already working on your teams, the principles detailed in How Teams Triumph help your people maximize performance by enhancing communication; breaking down silos; and providing a proven, repeatable framework to complete projects with all stakeholders pulling in the same direction.
In the high-risk, high-reward business world, the success or failure of one project can mean the difference between career growth or career stagnation. The stakes are too high for you and your organization to leave any of it to chance.

WAYNE PENELLO AND ANDREW FURMAN have spent the better part of forty years investigating traditional hedging practices and innovating a better solution. And that innovation put them on a path to invent a groundbreaking approach to hedging.
Risk Is an Asset tells the story of that invention, and it will transform the way you think about hedging strategies. What you will learn by reading this book is that effective hedging is not a decision, it is a process they call “Process Risk Management,” or PRM. It is guided by risk metrics expressed in the same budgetary terms used to measure the success of your business. PRM helps each firm maintain focus on its own budgetary success and avoid the trap of trying to outguess the market.
Why is measuring risk in budgetary terms important? Because if you measure the wrong things, you are unlikely to get the results you want.

How To Repair, Rebuild, And Renew Naturally. Our healthcare system is inundated with antiquated methods for healing that promise to repair your body; however, not all remedies are created equal, and some can make many people sick, and even kill others. From toxic and potentially addictive prescription painkillers, such as opioids, to one-size fits all “cures” —unsubstantiated by reliable scientific research—you, the consumer, are left to navigate a confusing maze to determine your best treatment options. Heal Up! Seven Ways to Faster Healing and Optimum Health is Dr. Moldovan’s prescription for discovering natural alternatives for what ails you, as well as preventative medicines. Internationally acclaimed periodontist and nutritionist Dr. Sanda Moldovan has developed seven vital ways to heal your body, which are derived from nature’s own resources. From proper nutrition and hydration tips to using energy and meditation, Dr. Moldovan teaches you how to rely on Mother Nature as the ultimate comprehensive healer. Basic ingredients from elements found within our planet help you look and feel your best, from the inside out. Based on her extensive professional career in oral health and nutrition, Dr. Moldovan has compiled her vast knowledge and experiences to provide her patients and readers with trusted sources of authentic healing properties for our bodies. By embracing her antidotes to many traditional pharmaceuticals for relieving pain, fatigue, inflammation, and other maladies, you can regain control of your overall health. Heal Up! assembles all the ingredients you need to repair, rebuild, and renew your body by utilizing many of the Earth’s free gifts as therapeutic agents. Heal Up! is Dr. Moldovan’s preferred treatment plan for achieving a greater overall well-being.

Grab the controller! Save the World!
One of the gaming industry’s leading women describes how gaming can be a force for global good.

Play is in our DNA, but gaming has always had a bad rap. Since the first humans carved a game board into the dirt, we’ve been told that playing around isn’t a useful way to spend our time. But gaming is as natural as we are. We game to experiment with ideas and to learn. We play to create new worlds so we can change this one. Gaming pushes us to imagine what more we can become. In Push Play: Gaming for a Better World, Dr. Songyee Yoon, Chief Strategy Officer at NCSOFT, lays out how gaming can help us craft a better world together.

While gaming has global implications, it has largely been created by, marketed to and associated with men. The gaming industry’s perception as a “boys club” has kept many talented women from pursuing their passions in STEM. As a leader and expert in the video game industry, Dr. Yoon shares her own experience in this male dominated field and her quest for a more diverse and equitable tech community. From encouraging more female lead characters in games to creating more supportive environments for working mothers, Dr. Yoon works to break down barriers for those who have been shut out of opportunities in STEM. After all, the game only gets better with more players.

Through stories from her career in the gaming industry and her deep passion for tech, she outlines how innovations in gaming push industries forward and create a more equitable world for everyone.

• Learn how gaming inspires Artificial Intelligence to consider everyone’s perspective.
  
• Master tips and tricks from gaming that can be used to lead diverse and thriving business teams.
  
• Explore the digital worlds of Massively Multiplayer Online Games and understand why we need digital communities where all humans can participate.
  

So, get those thumbs flexing with Push Play to unlock your power to play.

At fifty-seven, Dr. Carol Turner was in peak health and avidly participating in the full gamut of outdoor sports that Colorado has to offer. Then, on her way to watch her sons compete in the state’s annual high school mountain bike championship, she pulled into a gas station, received a call from her doctor, and learned that she had cancer. As a doctor herself, she instantly knew that what was to come would have personal and universal significance, and started taking notes immediately, from the passenger seat of the car. Those notes turned into this book―a candid, unvarnished chronicle of her cancer journey, from diagnosis to recovery.

In Waldy, Myelo, & Me, Dr. Turner courageously shares her remarkable journey of resilience, hope, and triumph over two rare blood disorders: Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia and Myelodysplastic Syndrome. With unwavering determination and a heart full of positivity, Dr. Turner takes readers on a compelling ride through her experiences, offering insights and inspiration for anyone facing similar health challenges.

• A Personal Chronicle of Triumph: Join Dr. Turner as she navigates the intricate web of medical diagnoses, treatment protocols, and emotional highs and lows. Through her candid narrative, readers will witness the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
• Navigating the Unknown: Gain valuable insights into coping strategies, communication with medical professionals, and the importance of building a robust support system. Dr. Turner's story sheds light on how to approach the unknown with courage and strength.
• Fostering Hope and Positivity: Discover how Dr. Turner’s unyielding optimism and determination became instrumental in her healing journey. Waldy, Myelo, & Me is a testament to the transformative effects of maintaining a positive mindset in the midst of life's challenges.
• Empowering Others: Dr. Turner’s story isn't just about her own journey – it's about empowering others to advocate for their health, seek knowledge, and find solace in shared experiences. Readers will find a wellspring of encouragement to face their health battles head-on.
• A Beacon of Resilience: Waldy, Myelo, & Me stands as a beacon of resilience, offering a heartwarming reminder that even in the darkest times, there is light to be found. Dr. Turner’s unwavering spirit serves as an example of the incredible strength we all possess within.

Dr. Turner's Waldy, Myelo, & Me is an empowering testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome life's most daunting challenges. With candor, wisdom, and a touch of humor, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and guidance on their own path to healing and resilience.

In his latest book. bestselling author, experienced financial services consultant, and actor Charlie Epstein tells his story from the beginning. From his earliest days as a class clown all the way to his 2022 performance of his one-man show, Yield of Dreams, Charlie gives readers a peek behind the curtain and inspires them to make their wishes come true. Through his triumphs, stumbles, and recoveries, Charlie presents a life story that will encourage anyone to face one hurdle at a time and push through to follow their dreams. With humor and wit, Charlie reflects on the past while dispensing advice to anyone hoping to take control of their financial future.

Allen Harris, founder of Berkshire Money Management, has helped hundreds of families build steadily toward retirement success, skillfully guiding them through the best of times and the worst. In his decades-long career, Allen has navigated both calm and stormy waters, helping clients make the most of investment opportunities while protecting their portfolios in challenging times. Together they have confronted the bears and run with the bulls: Allen is a veteran of the dot-com bubble, the Great Recession, and the longest market expansion on record. Through the years, he and his colleagues have kept families and business owners on course to reaching their retirement dreams. During his career, Harris also founded a highly successful financial newsletter, worked at Smith Barney (now Morgan Stanley), and was chief investment officer of a boutique advisory firm. He previously authored Build It, Sell It, Profit: Taking Care of Business Today to Get Top Dollar When You Retire.

If you are looking to create wealth through real estate investing, then this is the book you’ve been searching for. By following the strategies in FU Property, you’ll have the power to tell the world FU and not settle for anything less than what you really want to achieve!

Zah Azmi, Founder and CEO of Luxland has been there, and done it. He gives you the roadmap to achieving financial wealth and the freedom to walk away from that job you hate, or from having to account for your time – to anyone ever again!

You’ll learn to understand the path of money, how to leverage your assets and analyze your risk. You’ll learn the importance of cash flow, and how to make it work for you. You’ll learn how to leverage your current income, and with it build a property portfolio that will replace your income and free up your most valuable asset – time.

Zah gives step-by-step information on how to take your investment strategy to the next level. This book is an invaluable guide to wealth building that shows you all the aspects of successfully investing in real estate. It will change your life.

If you want to build your financial wealth by investing in real assets, Zah’s book will give you the roadmap you have been looking for to make that happen. His data-driven case studies and real-world examples from his own investment strategies will give you the tools to master the financial and strategic concepts of real estate investing.

Good quality real estate will outperform any other investment over the long-term, so what are you waiting for? Take action now. Zah will show you the way!

The World’s a Mess. Why Should You Care?
Our world is remarkably automated. Resources remain in abundant supply. Life should be so simple. So prosperous. And yet the vast majority of people still aren’t making a decent living.
America was built on principles of personal freedom, rugged individualism, and self-sufficiency; no country has ever accumulated more power and wealth, abused it less, or used that power more to advance the human condition. However, over the last fifty years our freedoms have been threatened by mounting personal, corporate, and government debt.
In this third installment of the Wolfe Trilogy, Jarl Jensen and his cast of deep-thinking heroes explore the shortcomings of today’s global financial system in easily understood anecdotes and analogies. Ultimately, they offer up a vision for solutions that could help enable sustainable liberty and prosperity for all.

Community Refuge Inspiration Make Your Path on The Trail
A place of restoration. A center of well-being. A trail of freedom. A path to enhancement.
You have stepped into the hallowed grounds of Houston’s beloved Memorial Park. A place where anyone belongs . . . all that’s required is a spirit of camaraderie and desire to improve oneself and the world around. Finding a trail so vital and so integrated with a community is a rarity, and that’s just what Memorial Park is: a rarity, treasure, and pleasure for anyone who visits. Turn the pages and follow the many footsteps on the trail—those of the fast, slow, old, and young—and learn how one city’s dedication to conserving its natural beauty and resources has changed countless lives, families, and organizations. Through others’ perspectives, you will •find humor and appreciation for the diverse personalities who frequent the trail; •find the inspiration to overcome difficult situations; and •find the encouragement that anyone can be active.
Follow the people of Memorial Park.

Famous entrepreneur Scott Olivet (Oakley, Mervin Manufacturing, Da Kine and more) said "90% of business books should be pamphlets or workbooks."
We agree ... this is a workbook - we hope that you will write in the space provided here, in the margins, everywhere ...
In order to support your leadership journey and growth, we recommend focusing on ONE Paper Napkin Wisdom per week. There are takeaways, and five questions at the end that we all Firestarters, designed to ignite your leadership transformation.
The Firestarters are short questions that will allow you to focus, align, and act.
Each week, as you grow your leadership in simple steps, you will focus on building one aspect of your leadership muscle. In order to really be impactful, you will need to focus on the task at hand and on completing the steps and answering the five questions in the Firestarter. Reading the chapter and answering the questions should take no more than 10 to 15 minutes a week.
Then align yourself with people who can help you. Join in the conversation on the Paper Napkin Wisdom community on Facebook. Surround yourself with team members, peers, and mentors who can help you with your journey. We challenge you to be transparent about the transformation you plan to make. Do not underestimate what you can accomplish in a year.
Finally, act. Execute what you have said you will do in the Fire-Starter and ignite your leadership journey.
You can also go to PaperNapkinWisdom.com and listen to the entire interview with each of our Paper Napkin Wisdom guests. Just search for their name and go. This is especially useful if the message in the week's lesson is causing you to stall.

Dentistry isn’t just about teeth. Oral health is a huge piece of the jigsaw puzzle that can be the human body, especially when it comes to treating health issues and ailments. Dr. Nammy Patel makes light of this issue in Age with Style: Your Guide to a Youthful Smile and Healthy Living by introducing the field of functional, holistic dentistry, which replaces the old “drill and fill” dental treatment with actual, problem-solving methods that get to the underlying cause of any problem.

With decades of experience, Dr. Patel hopes to inform you about the treatment options for any of your dental ailments. Her goal is to make sure you are chewing properly and that your teeth look good, feel good, and last a long time. In this book, you’ll learn:

• the inflammatory response and how it affects your oral health,
• how to combat dental anxiety and fear,
• what problems you should be aware of at every stage in life, and
• creating a healthy oral environment for you and your children.

You only have one life—why not make it the healthiest it can be? By reading this book, following Dr. Patel’s knowledge, and taking care of your oral health, you are making sure the rest of your body lasts a lifetime.

“Oh Yeah … Watch This!” is the story of the making of a man. Born amid tragedy, Lloyd Edward “Ed” Allen Jr. endured an abused and lonely boyhood to become a Naval Flight officer, the Captain of an aircraft carrier, and a Navy Rear Admiral. After his experience in the corporate world, he founded the Executive Success Group, coaching executives, sharing his insights on leadership and achieving business results.

In this powerful and poignant memoir, Allen brings those insights, and much more, to a wider audience. Here you will meet another Ed Allen who was grappling with the lingering pains of the past that drove him to accomplishment. He shares not only the accolades but the anguish. Even as he rose to more senior levels in the military and in business, this was a soul in search of self. You see a hurting man looking upward and asking, “Why?” – and he takes you with him on a journey of forgiveness and closure.

Few other memoirs have dealt so honestly with what it means to be human. “On the way to higher ground,” Allen tells us in the opening pages, “I often slipped and fell and shouted in pain, but I grew stronger as I climbed to where, at long last, I could see the view.” To anyone thinking that making it to the mountaintop is an impossible dream, this is Allen’s challenge: “Oh Yeah ...Watch This!”

Business people who succeed seem to do things their own way. The ones who come up short all seem to keep doing things the same way. But where does the impulse for business innovation originate? How can we create the magic link between our personal instincts and a path to entrepreneurial success? Susan Meitner, founder and CEO of the fast-growing Centennial Lending Group, answers that question in a perceptive, entertaining manner. Along with her talents for business-building and personnel management, Meitner is also a natural storyteller. In this vivid, first-hand account, she reveals how a businesswoman’s entrepreneurial path can flow naturally from her upbringing and early life experience. In other words, the person you are is the foundation for the business person you will become. Your job is to understand the quirky interplay between your strengths and weaknesses, then chart a course accordingly. The setting for Crazy Lucky Girl: Do YOU Have the Keys to Success? is the mortgage business. It’s a familiar and yet suspect sector of the U.S. economy, where the American Dream meets competitive, even sharp-elbowed market practices. Readers who have been sent into pioneer sales territory will relate to Meitner’s story of “going out on the street” after starting in the safety of the back-office processing department. Those who have seen loyalties fray and friendships crack under the pressure of human ambition and marketplace rivalry will nod at many of the stories in these pages. And certainly, anyone who has bought a home, gone through a refinance, been approved for a mortgage — or been rejected for one—will gain insight from Meitner’s explanation of what truly goes on behind the facade of the home-loan process. Looking to connect your personal style and story to a tale not yet written of entrepreneurial success? The surprising and inspiring story of Crazy Lucky Girl can be your key to making that connection.

Don’t walk onto the business battlefield without the weapons and plan you need to win.

In dynamic, fiercely competitive markets you must have confidence in your business strategy, especially when the future of your company is at stake. Rather than make untested, unilateral decisions, war game strategies with your leadership team in a safe workshop environment. In Competitive Success: Building Winning Strategies with Corporate War Games, Arjan Singh, a top competitive intelligence (CI) expert consultant, shows you how to build winning strategies step-by-step. Through engaging, interesting anecdotes gleaned by running over 200 war games for top Fortune 500 corporations, Singh demonstrates how war gaming helps these companies maintain competitive success. After reading this book, you’ll have a tested, actionable plan that you and your team will be eager to move forward on with confidence and unity.

Author Arjan Singh has advised 68 of the Top 100 companies in the Fortune Global 500 list in building winning strategies. With over twenty-six years of experience, Singh is an expert in helping companies develop data-driven strategies through war games, strategic and competitive analysis, scenario planning and building business early warning systems that deliver significant impact. He is an Adjunct Professor of Marketing and Global Consulting at Southern Methodist University (SMU) COX School of Business and lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with his wife and two children.

See Your Business The Way A Buyer Will
Few business owners are prepared to maximize their business’s value when it’s time to sell or transition. In most cases it’s because they just don’t know how. Don’t wait until something unforeseen happens and you’re forced to exit your business; start planning now for your eventual exit. Look at your business the way a buyer will look at your business. Is it irresistible or damaged? Problematic or attractive? You can control the perception, but only if you set your mind to it. Seeing your business the way a buyer does is how the pros do it. This perspective will help you maximize value in good times or bad, reduce your tax bill, and even shorten the due diligence and documentation process.
In Jim Cumbee’s Home Run, a Pro’s Guide to Selling Your Business, you’ll learn how a buyer will look at your business based on what Cumbee calls the Seven Principles of Irresistibility: •DIVERSE CUSTOMER BASE •SUSTAINABLE REVENUE •RELIABLE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS •DEMONSTRABLE SCALABILITY •UNIQUE MARKET POSITION •OWNER INDEPENDENCE •BELIEVABLE GROWTH STORY
Follow these seven principles and your business will be irresistible to buyers. And that’s called hitting a home run!

Sustainable Tech Solutions for Enterprise Scalability

The modern economy runs on technology; it is the backbone of all major businesses. From firing packets of information between customers and websites to tracking customer demographics and purchase history–every bit of information that occurs online is captured through data. As businesses scale and transactions grow, the volume of data (and the number of servers required to store it) creates an increasingly complex environment that makes managing and monitoring the overall health of your organization’s technology stack a dizzying task for even the most well-informed IT professional.

Fortunately for today’s CDOs, CTOs, CIOs, and even CFOs, the founder and CEO of Fortified, a leading database managed service provider, Ben DeBow has written End of Abundance in Tech: How IT Leaders Can Find Efficiencies to Drive Business Value.

DeBow’s patent-pending approach allows IT executives to:

• Develop a technology environment that’s more efficient
• Increase server resource productivity
• Provide better financial transparency into the technology costs
• Optimize system scalability, performance, and stability
• Potentially save millions that were previously tied up in inefficient technology practices

To determine the health, efficiency, and capacity of their systems, leaders need solutions they can act on. Yet, many technology leaders lack real insights into the health of their technology environment at the organizational level. In a refreshing shakeup of the status quo, DeBow’s book equips IT executives with actionable solutions for managing and monitoring technology health so they can maximize the efficiency of the enterprise’s entire tech stack and deliver measurable value to the bottom line.

With the tech health blueprint in End of Abundance in Tech: How IT Leaders Can Find Efficiencies to Drive Business Value, IT leaders can begin to take action to make their systems healthier and more mature. What’s more, these actions can be mapped to key performance indicators (KPIs), or objectives and key results (OKRs), at the top level of the enterprise. An unprecedented, detailed understanding of your technology spend and its alignment with project pricing is possible.

Learn from DeBow’s experience improving systems for some of the largest insurance, hospitality, and software enterprises in the world, along with firsthand advice from CTOs, CIOs, and CFOs who are out there fighting for efficiency in their organizations every day.

In order to transform our world, we must unite behind a new kind of civility.

In a world that is more divided than ever, it will take a radical act to transform our discourse, our lives, and our world. International civility consultant and keynote speaker Shola Richards believes that unifying our world around the power of civility is that radical act, and it’s not for the faint of heart.

Do we want a safer world to live in? Do we want less toxicity in our politics? Do we want a world free of hate and discrimination? Do we want to work in organizations that allow us to do our best work? Do we want our children to learn in schools that are kind and supportive? Do we want to live in a world that prioritizes our mental health and overall wellness? If your answers are “yes,” then we must steel ourselves for the reality that uniting around civility is the only path that will get us there.

This deeply personal—and deeply practical—book will not shy away from addressing the challenging questions, such as: How can civil discourse be maintained during disagreements about topics that are profoundly polarizing, like abortion, gun control, or politics?

How can I be expected to be civil toward someone who has deeply wounded me—the drunk driver who killed my child, the relative who sexually assaulted me, the spouse who left me for my best friend, or the narcissistic parent who abused me?

How can I be civil when confronted with the hatefulness of intolerances such as racism, misogyny, antisemitism, homophobia, or Islamophobia?

How can I have a civil conversation with someone who isn’t tethered to reality and believes in baseless dark web conspiracy theories? It sounds like civility means that we just need to be agreeable, not rock the boat, avoid having opinions or keeping them to ourselves, and refuse to take a firm stand against the policies and people who are trying to harm me and my loved ones. What in the world is positive about any of that foolishness?

These questions—and more—deserve to be answered. To be clear, Civil Unity is not another book about turning the other cheek when faced with harmful or hateful behavior. This book is about providing the practical tactics to disagree more effectively, bridge ideological divisions, actively prioritize our mental health, and fiercely create a more civil world that will sustain over time.

If you are ready to transform our discourse, our lives, and our world, let’s get to work.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO CHANGE THE WORLD, OR AT LEAST THE PIECE OF IT YOU’RE STANDING ON?
Over the past twenty years, we’ve seen a paradigmatic shift in the view of corporate engagement in social change. More corporations are looking beyond their core business to find ways to engage with consumers and stakeholders as change agents, whether it’s to promote economic development in historically underserved communities or to promote human rights and social justice.
Every day, more individuals and corporations are stepping up to say, “Asking the questions isn’t enough; we need to be part of the answer.” Organizations across varied industries are choosing to engage with challenges presented in their communities, because consumers and communities have heightened expectations that businesses will lean in to fill gaps in societal needs that government and independent individual efforts either cannot or have not addressed.
This book is for you, social change agents, forward-thinking institutions, and disruptors, no matter who you are or where you work. Yes, your organization can make a powerful difference—and in this book Barry Ostrowsky and Michellene Davis share the insights, successes and failures, and strategies that RWJBarnabas Health has adopted through its ongoing process of turning its corporate ship toward its expanded mission.

PERCEPTIVE SOLUTIONS for those who want to know how NUTRITIOUS FOOD can be grown. Practical SURVIVAL guide for FARMERS to show them how to meet the needs that CONSUMERS are requesting!
WHAT'S GOOD FOR THE EARTH IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS AND IS GOOD FOR THE CONSUMER.
Steve Groff's message to consumers will resonate with the those who crave enhanced nutrient dense food. His message to fellow farmers is profound and prophetic: they are in danger of becoming obsolete, unless they seize the opportunity by providing what consumers want. Those consumers increasingly demand that the food they eat and the clothes they wear come from producers who observe responsible farming practices such as cover crops, reduced or no tillage, and other regenerative agriculture techniques.
True to his conversational speaking style, in this book, Steve describes his consulting role for the largest frozen food processor in the world and other major corporate players, like Wrangler. These companies are positioning themselves for a profitable future, marketing to consumers who are desiring nutritious food and sustainable grown fiber. Farmers must do likewise to ensure they will have a continuing market for their goods. To future-proof their farms, they must heal and nurture the life-giving soil that sustains their livelihood, as a foundation to meet the needs of the market in the years ahead.
Steve Groff has perfected the soil health concepts on his own farm and taken his message across the nation and to the corners of the world, promoting a new mindset that could save the family farm from extinction. This book is his WAKE-UP CALL! This book is also a rare opportunity to peak into the inner thoughts and perspectives of a farmer who wants to make a difference in the health of the planet, the health of business, and ultimately the health of the people. An informative and easy weekend read!

When it comes to legacy planning, you have two choices:
1. The default plan the government currently has in place for you
2. The Plan you design

Orchestrate Your Legacy will show you how a fine-tuned team of professionals can give you the clarity to:
• Reduce your income and estate taxes
• Safeguard and control your assets now and into the future
• Protect your family, business and heirs for generations to come
• Pass on your values and vision to your surviving family

This book is a comprehensive resource to understand the key financial strategies and how the components work together to secure your future wealth and lifestyle.

Considering Cosmetic Dentistry? START HERE!
If you’ve been dreaming of a better smile, there have never been more options for achieving it. But with so many choices and decisions to make, it can be hard to know where to begin—and with something as important as your teeth, you don’t want to make the wrong decision.

That’s where this book comes in.

Written by master cosmetic dentist Gary Michels, DDS, New Smile, New You!: Creating a Happier, Healthier You With Cosmetic Dentistry is a complete guide to everything you need to know to discover your best smile. Exploring cosmetic dentistry as the ultimate union of art and science, the book looks at the most common cosmetic concerns as well as the best and most effective treatments to address them. You’ll learn: • which whitening treatments work, and which don’t; • the fastest, best way to straighten teeth through orthodontics; • why some crowns and veneers look more natural than others; • how dental problems affect kids’ appearance as they grow; • what makes a master cosmetic dentist and how to find one; • and more!
Written specifically for patients in clear, easy-to-understand language, New Smile, New You! will give you the facts you need to change your smile … and your life.

The Right Financial Information at the Right Time---BEFORE YOU DO THE WRONG THING!

If you have ever learned a financial lesson the hard way, you’ve probably said, “I wish I knew that sooner.” Everyone, from small business owners to millionaires and even billionaires, has had the same regrets at one time or another. Now they—and you—have somewhere to turn for no-nonsense, bottom-line financial guidance.

In his groundbreaking book, financial expert Sten Morgan will give you the same advice he shares with his clients—advice most “experts” will not. Sten isn’t going to tell you to wait thirty years to achieve financial success; he didn’t. He’s not going to make you feel guilty about buying a latte, and he’ll point out times when spending money on yourself is a good idea.

First, he lays out the fundamentals you need for financial success, and then he teaches you the strategies that worked for him and his clients. You’ll learn about the positive power of debt, creative tax strategies, active versus passive investing, and the savvy ways to make money in real estate. With this book as your guide, you will learn to tip the odds in your favor, avoiding poor choices and pitfalls that lead to most financial regrets. Do not wait and look back years from now, wishing you would have known sooner. Take control of your finances today. Your future self will thank you.

2025 NYC Big Book Awards Distinguished Favorite in Entrepreneurship & Small Business
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2024 Kirkus Best Indie Books of the Year
2024 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Book Awards Silver Medalist in Business
2024 Independent Publisher Book Awards Bronze Medalist in Non-Fiction
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2024 Goody Business Book Awards TOP IMPACT AUTHOR in Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurism, and Start Ups

“[...] a top-notch how-to for business owners.”
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Unlock the Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur and Launch a Successful Startup!

Get inside the minds of 30+ experts, authors, and seasoned entrepreneurs and learn from their hard-earned lessons. Discover the winning patterns of successful businesses and apply them to your own startup.

Build a competitive edge and protect your business with a proven formula to scale up, add zeros to your revenue and profits, and crush the competition. Avoid common pitfalls and master the art of hacking your way to growth.

Maximize your wealth by securing the right funding, navigating potential buyers, and cashing in big on an exit. With expert advice, you'll learn how to Start, Scale, Exit, and Repeat multiple companies.

Don't just dream of success, make it a reality. Get your hands on this ultimate guide to entrepreneurial success today!

Learn how to use Authority Marketing® to build thought leadership and dominate your competition by playing a game no one else knows is being played with this ground-breaking book!
Are you the Authority in your field? Are you recognized as a stand-out thought leader, a published author, a keynote speaker, or a media personality? Are you viewed as a commodity? A hard-working expert who is a commodity and has to compete on every level, including price?
One thing is for certain: Authority doesn’t just happen; Authority is built through a systematic process called the Authority Marketing System. But how can you make this shift in an environment that is noisier and more crowded than ever before?
If you are an entrepreneur, CEO, or professional who is frustrated with the traditional approach to marketing and wants to grow your business and make a bigger impact, this book will show you how to use the Authority Marketing System to create a clear and trackable blueprint to shift yourself from a commoditized expert to a highly visible Authority.
In this book you will learn: • What Authority Marketing is and how to use it to grow your business • The Pillars of Authority Marketing • How others have used Authority Marketing to create unimaginable success • Why thought leadership is your most important secret weapon
Authority Marketing isn’t about ego or attention—it’s about accelerating the speed of trust so you are viewed not as an expert with something to sell, but as a thought leader with important insight to teach. Start growing your Authority today!

The Strategic Entrepreneurial Journey: A Parable for Making the Right Decisions on Finances and Taxes for Every Stage of the Life Cycle.

The entrepreneurial path is full of excitement—and risk. The stakes are high, and while it may seem like the sky is the limit, there are no guarantees. Businesses are prone to steep financial and tax challenges. Failure to address these issues could lead to drained accounts, mountains of debt, and doors closing.

Mitigating these risks and maximizing services that lead to smart business decisions have the potential to do more than help an entrepreneur sleep at night; they can lay out a solid direction for both the company and the entrepreneur. Planning is key for every entrepreneur, regardless of where they are on their journey. Making the most of the accounting, tax, and financial tools available can bring benefits for startups, growing companies, and those preparing for an exit. Reviewing models and working with experts can enable entrepreneurs to avoid unwanted financial surprises in both their business and personal lives.

In A Framework for Growth, author Robert Cordasco offers real-life, relatable scenarios to help entrepreneurs understand the smart approach to take when moving through their own business life cycles. By utilizing the right framework and anticipating future needs, a pathway can be laid that leads to success at every level.

Journalism is in crisis, but the solution is right in front of us.

It’s no secret that news outlets are struggling to maintain their audience, and journalism jobs are being cut to accommodate tighter and tighter budgets—all while the public regularly falls prey to “fake news.” Today, news consumers have lost trust in journalism. They sense, rightly, they aren’t getting the whole story.

By reimagining a model for international journalism, Cristi Hegranes has proven we can reverse this trend—by changing who tells our stories. Local reporters with proximity to events and access to diverse sources tell fuller, more accurate stories—the sort of news consumers have been demanding for years.

Featuring original interviews with some of the biggest names in journalism, including Nicholas Kristof, Carroll Bogert, Bobby Ghosh, Lauren Williams and Global Press reporters across the planet, Byline makes a bold case that international coverage led by local journalists can restore trust in the entire industry.

To enact this solution, the industry will have to let go of many outdated assumptions about what news people want, who has a right to tell their story, and just what security means in the new era of journalism.

TURN BAD LUCK INTO GOOD FORTUNE
Any business owner knows that plans rarely move forward as designed. Priorities shift, opportunities emerge, and obstacles bar the path to progress. Successful leaders take these changes in stride, tackling problems head-on and striking off in a new direction to pilot their companies to new heights.
With The Adventure Begins When the Plan Falls Apart, seasoned CEO and consultant Jim Baker offers the same guidance he’s provided to multiple business owners through his consulting and advisory firm. He shares personal anecdotes from decades of work and provides tips you can use today in your own business. You’ll learn to: •handle the untimely departure of a business owner •work with (or part with) a troublesome partner or employee •assess and improve the value of your company •discover the “why” behind the business •build a culture of engagement •prepare a successful exit strategy
No business is perfect. Difficulties will inevitably arise from time to time. Your job as a business owner is not to simply steer the ship and avoid these obstacles—your job is to prepare for these challenges and turn them into opportunities. The result? Increased company value, a stable business plan, and a happier and more engaged workforce.

**TURNING OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES INTO ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS **

After a “must-read” introduction—highlighting author Edwin Bosso’s fascinating early life spanning various parts of the globe—and a foreword from Kellogg Company SVP of Global Supply Chain Alistair D. Hirst, the author presents a thorough two-part process for transforming your company.

In Part I, Bosso makes the case for a transformation while addressing the many roadblocks and obstacles that often thwart the process. He then proceeds to lay the foundation, emphasizing management systems and the need for deliberate behaviors to create the strong business culture necessary to succeed.

In Part II, the author takes you through the execution phase of the process, explaining how to define the scope of the transformation program, track appropriate metrics, measure the financial benefits, and manage the important emotional journey of the people involved.
In the end, you will walk away with a deep knowledge of the change management model and concepts that the author has employed in some of the world’s most successful organization.

How A Talented Attorney Took His Passion To Win From The Courthouse To Offshore Yacht Racing.
In 2017, attorney Chip Merlin got more than he bargained for when he accompanied a friend on a sailboat race to Cuba. He didn’t know it then, but his life would never be the same. The racing bug bit hard … really hard. Right after the Cuba regatta, Chip bought a thirty-two-foot boat to start racing in the Tampa Bay area. Soon, however, sailing locally in Florida waters wasn’t enough. He wanted to take his dad on the Newport to Bermuda race, reliving the days when they once raced small sailboats together.
Chip needed an oceangoing speedster for the Bermuda race. He discovered that Merlin, an iconic racing yacht, was up for sale. He’d read about the boat in 1978 when he was in college after Merlin set a record for the Transpacific Yacht Race from California to Hawaii. Impressed, Chip vowed to buy the boat if he ever could. Fast-forward thirty-nine years, and the boat became Chip’s.
With the help of a friend with offshore ocean racing experience, Chip found the right crew, and the push was on to get Merlin ready to race in 2018. What followed was a season of steep learning curves, hard knocks, triumphs, danger, tragedy, and joy in a riveting story that blends high-seas adventure with thoughtful self-reflection on life at home and in the boardroom.

THE FINAL VOLUME of Curtis Creco’s three-part Blind Vision series, Valor in Prosperity asks and answers the question, “Why valor?” A fierce believer in the ideals embodied in the documents of our nation’s founding, Mr. Greco brings that passion to bear in his spirited defense and clear evocation of capitalism and free markets. While decrying the direction our country Is going, Mr.Greco never gives in to despair. He writes that effective change must start at the local and state levels of government, and warms that elected officials must become accountable to the people whom they represent. Further, the two-party system currently tyrannizing the country was never Constitutionally mandated and strongly suggests the emergence of a viable thirdparty, chaotic as the process will certainly be, in order to disable the dysfunction of the current political structure.

The many systemic problems in the country have been metastasizing for years, notes Greco, but no matter how formidable it seems, each problem can be addressed, and each can be resolved. In the concluding section of the book, “A Functional Stimulus,” he provides visionary solutions for the daunting challenges our country in now facing: electoral and legislative processes, monetary and banking policy, judicial overreach, military adventurism, entitlement programs, and the economy.

Change Agent is more than the story of a man with an incredible life. It is a roadmap for those who want to take their careers to the next level but aren't sure what to do next. Ron shares his life's journey which included implementing new business models in four leading companies that changed them and their industries forever. He also helps readers understand why becoming a change agent can lead to a spectacular career and a fulfilling life.

In a journey that includes major restructuring as CEO of Heidrick & Struggles and Vice Chairman of Spencer Stuart, two of the largest executive search firms in the world, Ron gives glimpses into his creative insight with his "Ten Career Commandments." These principles form the framework for how he has lived and operated for decades, and they serve as invaluable guideposts for those he mentors.

Ron begins this book by pointing out that everything starts with changing yourself. As he likes to say, “If you’re not willing to change, don’t expect to change others.” This involves having the right mindset. Ron also encourages readers to change their horizons and stretch the boundaries of their comfort zones. The key to lasting change is focus. While it’s easy to take on too many different good things, Ron helps readers see what clear goals and objectives can accomplish. As he also states, it’s important to hold yourself to a high standard by becoming a true professional. Only when there is a relentless commitment to the basics can one have a lasting impact on others. Despite working in D.C. as a presidential appointee during the era of turbulent Watergate politics, Ron demonstrated it was possible to get congressional approval to do a lot of good by bringing meaningful change to the Peace Corps as well as our country's domestic volunteer programs.

The middle portion of this book highlights the importance of career development. After three decades in the executive search industry, Ron is more convinced than ever that change is possible, specialization is key, and developing the right network of connections is critical to success. As Ron shares, when your career and industry are stable, the larger question you should ask is, how will I continue to grow? He is convinced that what doesn't grow will die.

The final few chapters focus on giving back to others and self-development. He will try to inspire you to reach your full potential and become a change agent regardless of your age. He discusses how strong faith, body, and mind are key to meeting your expectations and how these areas can be nurtured and developed. In short, he will demonstrate that being a Change Agent is a lifelong pursuit that begins in childhood and continues beyond retirement.

Immortal Truths: Timeless Wisdom for Career Success is your gateway to unlocking the secrets of a more rewarding career and life. Ravi Tewari, author and former head of the conglomerate Guardian Group, invites you to embark on a captivating journey through fifteen historical and mythological tales, each illustrating key lessons for building a rewarding career and life.

As we all strive for success, Tewari challenges us to reconsider our approach. Tewari exposes the hidden attitudes that may be sabotaging our pursuit of achievement, like the compulsion to always be right or to win at all costs. Immortal Truths offers fresh perspectives on how to navigate your career and life by embracing humility and compromise, reinforcing personal decisiveness, seeing the world as it is, and making small yet wise and deeply impactful changes in our daily lives.

With personal insights and real-world examples from his own experiences, Tewari guides you toward breaking free from unjust suffering and toxic management styles. This book will serve as your compass, illuminating the path to better careers and happier lives, using the wisdom of the ages as your guiding light. Don’t miss out on the chance to redefine your understanding of success and transform your future.

At a moment in history when institutions are collapsing, violence and injustice are skyrocketing, and the outcomes of systemic oppression go viral on a daily basis, Dr. Nika White’s, Inclusion Uncomplicated has arrived at the perfect time.

This book is the guide you have been waiting for: one that unravels the complexity of diversity, equity, and inclusion, teases out root causes of systemic oppression, and delivers simple, actionable tools for real change. Right now. When it’s needed the most. The wisdom contained within these pages comes from Dr. Nika’s twenty-plus years of helping companies across the globe create more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable cultures. Dr. Nika’s philosophy is simple―DEI is a responsibility we all share. It’s going to take each one of us moving from passivity to impact within our unique spheres of influence.

That’s why this book is written in a straight-forward, conversational style that speaks to the leader in all of us. From real-life, workplace scenarios, to the latest research on what works and what doesn’t, to strategies for untangling the gnarled threads of bias―readers will find everything they need to become DEI allies, changemakers, and inclusive leaders, no matter where they are on the DEI journey.

Understanding the inevitable changes that technology has brought — and will continue to bring — to the healthcare industry will help all of us take more control over our well-being, prevent chronic diseases, and pursue care at the right time, at the right place, in the right way, from the right people. Diagnoses and treatments that once required highly specialized knowledge and equipment are becoming more widely available. Procedures and devices that existed only in large medical centers have shifted into community clinics, stores, and people’s living rooms. Today’s healthcare consumers have more autonomy than yesterday’s passive patients did.

Dr. Lawrence Rosenberg brings a lifetime of experience as a surgeon, medical school professor, and health system CEO to this exploration of every aspect of the changing landscape. Writing in plain language for consumers as well as medical providers, he connects the dots between parallel developments in technology and in healthcare delivery. The result is a wake-up call for healthcare providers to rethink what they do and how and where they do it. Healthcare is only beginning to catch up with other industries in using technologies such as virtual meetings and artificial intelligence, but already these tools are transforming people’s roles. Policymakers and those who train and employ healthcare providers must adapt. But everyone can benefit by better understanding what is happening, when to embrace new ways, and when to be skeptical or cautious.

Big retail and tech corporations see trillion-dollar possibilities in providing healthcare. These new players come with promises of convenience, efficiency, and cost savings, but without some of our healthcare system’s traditional restraints. The regulations and limits imposed on healthcare by governments and private intermediaries, such as insurance companies, are reaching the end of their sustainability. The COVID - 19 pandemic ex posed inequities and vulnerabilities in our access to healthcare but also sparked innovation. Patients Matter Most describes how some innovations are overcoming resistance to change and improving lives, and how others are introducing risks to our privacy. Real-life stories from a physician and healthcare leader who has been on the front lines of managing change make this book a compelling read.

Tap the power of purpose to transform your business—and the world. Business is changing. The call for business leaders to address the world’s problems has never been more urgent.
As a business leader, you spend much of your time dedicated to guiding the growth of your company. This step-by-step guide gives you tools to apply the same focus to improving the lives around you – by igniting your company’s purpose into action. This book helps chart your course to leaving a legacy of impact and using your company’s powers for good.
As corporations make up a growing segment of the global economy, business leaders are increasingly tasked with solving the world’s toughest problems.You may be searching for that perfect formula: to use the capabilities of your business to strengthen communities while driving value back to your business.
Your company’s superpowers, or the very thing that cause your customers and employees to shout your praises, also creates transformational social impact when channeled effectively. Magnify Your Impact gives you a blueprint for social impact that drives real business results.
We have been behind the curtain with the world’s most well-known brands, as well as emerging brands just charting their course. In our work with hundreds of companies, one thing is clear: social impact—the living, breathing manifestation of your company’s core purpose—must be part of the DNA of your business strategy.
At any stage of your business, with profit as the engine of your company and purpose as the jet fuel, you can create a lasting legacy, and long-term returns.

More women than ever before are the primary financial decision-makers in their households, but the number of women in wealth management careers continues to lag In Wealth is Women’s Work, Peggy Ruhlin combines stories and statistics to dispel the myths, hesitations, and beliefs that keep women from pursuing careers as financial planners. Ruhlin argues for the benefits of a career in wealth management— including work-life balance, excellent pay, and rewarding relationships—and highlights the unique skills and talents that women bring to the field.
In these pages, Ruhlin speaks to women of all ages, inviting them to consider careers as financial planners, showing them the transferable skills that they already possess, and offering advice on how to pursue internships, jobs, and formal certification. In conjunction with her efforts to recruit women to the profession, Ruhlin directly addressed industry gatekeepers, at once admonishing and encouraging them to hire and mentor more women.

Each year, millions of professionals enter the job market, but only a fortunate few ever make it to the top. How do they ascend, and what sets these leaders apart?
In Breaking Away From The Pack, business leader Jon Rambeau reveals the art and science behind exceptional success. His proven approach is founded on effective use of career currency, that finite amount of time we are all afforded to invest in our careers.
Founded on decades of experience coaching aspiring executives and building effective teams, Breaking Away From The Pack will provide the framework to accelerate your success. From evaluating your strengths and professional objectives, to taking purposeful action and applying valuable career and leadership lessons, this book is the perfect resource for ambitious professionals at any level.

DO YOU BLEND OUT?

You’re skilled, you’re smart, and you know how much you can accomplish, so why aren’t prospects beating down your door? It’s because they don’t know who you are.

In BLEND OUT, Snappy Kraken CEO Robert Sofia dives into the marketing history of some of the world’s most successful companies, exploring the steps they took that left an unshakable impression with their target audiences and then applying those steps in such a way that any small business can recreate them.

But this isn’t a book for financial advisors who are looking for a quick fix or marketing hack. As with every company that has gone on to lasting success, successful marketing and long-term customer retention takes concerted effort, persistent reinforcement, and an unrelenting desire to be better than you were the day before. It’s not easy, but it’s exactly how you take your company from meager growth to exceptional success.

Boyd Clewis has defied the odds and gravity. He was born dead, changed schools and homes as a child more times than he can count, became a teenage father and a track star, had more than one close brush with the law, and endured unimaginable family tragedy – all by the time he was barely old enough to drink.

He found a brief silver lining in the darkness. When it didn’t last, he found himself unable to even get a job in the produce section at Wal Mart. He refused to fail, and in the process, learned how to turn crisis into opportunity – over and over again. As he relentlessly pursued success, his trajectory shot straight upwards: international success, speaking on major stages – and love. Even then, there were days he couldn’t get out of bed.

Yet again, he reinvented himself, failed, and learned from it. Then, from a place most would consider their peak, he started from scratch to build his own business from the ground up. In the process, he learned what it truly meant to manage success. It can fulfill or destroy you, and it can bring your family closer, or tear it apart. It can isolate you from your community, or raise everyone around you up.

He not only changed his name, but formed an alter ego, and chose to live by a code: The Authority Mindset. Ever since, he’s been teaching it to others, and transforming lives in process. It’s about truly bringing value, instead of chasing certifications – and taking stock of what’s happened to you and deliberately reshaping it into something that gives you power.

This book is about how to expertly play the hand you’re dealt, regardless of how good or bad it is. It’s also about what happens when you try to ignore your calling, and how everything changes when you finally find the courage to follow it. And from every angle, it’s a testament to refusing to be defined by circumstance.

For better or worse, what you focus on determines your character and the trajectory of your life. Focus on any one thing to the exclusion of others, and everything you built can fall apart. There are two sides to every coin, and every seeming misfortune contains a lesson. There’s an alchemy to turning adversity to wisdom, and curses into blessings, and this is the story of how it worked for Boyd, and how it can work for you.

As a salesperson, how much time do you spend learning proven sales techniques from your company’s Top Producers? How much time do you spend practicing those techniques in-house, refining them with other team members before taking your final, polished approach on the road? And how much time each day or week does your Sales Manager spend helping you develop those high-performing techniques and processes?
Same question for you, Sales Managers: How much of your day or week is dedicated to growing your sales team? How much time do you spend teaching or arranging for the mentoring or practicing of proven sales techniques? Are you teaching your salespeople how to fish, or are you just telling them how many fish they need to bring in to meet quota?
In The Sales Playbook for Hyper Sales Growth, we not only delve into the necessity of developing these processes within a company but also provide valuable techniques, tools, and procedures that sales teams can begin implementing immediately.

No Off Season
As a child, Steve Jones was taught to work hard for what he wanted. From shining shoes on street corners to earn a few dollars or pushing through numerous injuries in the football field, Steve understands what it means to persevere beyond your circumstances. In No Off Season, Steve shares the story of his life and all of the success and failures it’s made up of. Despite the roadblocks Steve faced, he never gave up and worked harder and longer than anyone else. Today, because of that mentality, Steve is the highly successful CEO of Allied Universal. Sometimes this life deals you setbacks and puts you on a path other than the one you intended to walk. When that happens, the only thing you can do is to put your head down and keep working through. No Off Season can help you learn that failure is not the end of the world, it is the opportunity to recalibrate yourself and become better.

MAKE MONEY on your schedule through REAL ESTATE

Do you feel stuck in a dead-end career? Would you rather work part-time, cash $25,000 checks regularly, and make $100,000 in just your first year? There’s more to life than what you are doing now. You have the ability to become self-sufficient and make serious money. The only thing holding you back is yourself.

Expert real estate investor Scott Jelinek understands how to achieve entrepreneurial success, and in Work Just Gets in the Way of Making Money, he shares strategies you can use to find, negotiate, and sell real estate. You’ll discover how to:

• market for properties
• calculate and present effective offers
• obtain cash buyers for deals
• flip houses for selling or renting
• assemble a team of professionals
• set yourself free to live an awesome life

This isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme—you’ll still have to work hard and study. But by following Jelinek’s step-by-step action plan, you can gain the confidence and knowledge needed to become a successful real estate investor with a predictable income.

What if you had total control overyour hours and weekends?What if you didn't have toanswer to anyone?What if you took control over your future?

When you work for someone else, you don't control your future. Your boss decides how much money you make and how many hours you work. For many, the law is just a job that you do to make ends meet and pay the bills.It's time to change thatIt's not just about work and money. It's about loving what you do and looking forward to coming to work. It's about spending time with your family and living a fun life.

It's time you make the rulesFor the first time, you have in your hands the technical, managerial and entrepreneurial secrets to running a multi-million dollar law firm. Tried and true methods for managing and growing the injury law firm of your dreams is now in your hands—precise methods that, when applied, will slowly but surely grow your law firm into an asset that serves your ideal lifestyle.

Who said you have to be a slave to your law practice? IT'S TIME TO BREAK ALL OF THE RULES so you have the one thing that all lawyers should seek: autonomy to live life on your terms.

THE POWER OF A SYSTEM Torts, contracts, constitutional law…you got your fill in law school of theoretical concepts that you need to pass the bar exam. But then a funny thing happened, you got out of law school, opened your new law firm and you realized something—no one ever taught you how to run your own law firm in law school.

Suddenly, you're on your own with fancy new letterhead, a few clients and not much else. Your dusty law school books aren't much help. It's great to have your book smarts and fancy law degree but how do you pay the bills every Friday when your staff wants their paycheck? You pull your hair out wondering how you got yourself into this mess.

This book was written for you.You are not alone. Yes, others have done the same thing before you and believe it or not, there are tried and proven recipes for success. Instead of fumbling around like the other lawyers in your town and just waiting for your phone to ring with your next case, you study the recipe and principles for a big-time injury law firm and little by little you begin implementing systems into your new law firm.

You have in your hands tried and proven systems for the injury law firm of your dreams. It's not just the technical aspects of running your own law firm, but the managerial and entrepreneurial principles that you must have to keep a constant stream of new cases and clients coming down the pipe. And no, these are not law school theoretical concepts but the technical, managerial and entrepreneurial "how to" steps that have been tried and tested over years of trial and error.You won't find a book like this in your law school library…or anywhere else.

Law school's out—no more time for theoretical concepts—it's time to get bills paid, move cases to trial, start making money and begin living life on your terms.

All royalties from the sale of this book are donated to Doc to Dock, Inc., an amazing nonprofit organization based in New York that collects unused and unwanted medical supplies from around the country and ships them to hospitals and clinics in impoverished Third World nations in Africa and Haiti.

Every day tons of unused medical supplies and equipment are incinerated or tossed into landfills in the U.S. Rather than letting the unused medical supplies go to waste, Doc to Dock, Inc. collects the donated medical supplies consisting of basic medical devices such as catheters and ultrasound machines, and transports them to developing countries where they are needed the most. Doc to Dock, Inc. has provided shipments to 18 different countries in the poorest regions of sub-Saharan Africa and has made a huge difference in preventing very curable and basic illnesses that are often life-threatening in Africa due to their lack of medical supplies.

LIFE IS COMPLICATED.
CAN YOU HACK IT?
We all lead busy lives with conflicting responsibilities. How can we succeed at work and at home?
Alyssa Rapp knows better than anyone that sometimes we need shortcuts, work-arounds, and work-throughs to navigate the different spheres of everyday life. In other words: hacks.
Leadership & Life Hacks is the perfect guidebook for anyone hungry to be more efficient and effective. Alyssa takes you into the boardroom and into her own home, providing invaluable strategies for everything from leading a meeting with key stakeholders and managing a household, to answering emails and taking colleagues to rock concerts. It’s The 4-Hour Workweek meets Emily Post.
Whether you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, businessperson, athlete, teacher, spouse, stay-at-home parent, community leader—even if you’re still figuring out who you want to be—you’ll walk away from this book feeling confident and empowered, ready to hack your life.

WHAT’S YOUR CURRENT CULTURE COSTING YOU?
Learn how to create and cultivate a championship culture in your business. It will increase your bottom line by attracting and retaining better people, better clients, and reducing rework. Practical tips and methods will help you maximize productivity, performance, and profit by increasing passion throughout your organization.
7 Steps to Scale & Succeed in Your Business: - Open Up the Communication - Create a Sense of Team - Establish a Repeatable Process - Use Hard Copy Communication - Sell While the Shop is Full - Continuously Recruit Top Talent - Give Back to Your Community
Foreword by General Martin Dempsey, 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs

UNLOCK YOUR ORGANIZATION’S POTENTIAL AND IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY
“I hate my boss.” Most employees have said or felt something like this at some point in their working lives. Many have resigned as a result, costing their employers untold amounts of money. With The 10 Keys of Effective Supervision, Rick Pierce and Jim Rowell hope to reverse that trend. The authors examine the following 10 Keys chapter by chapter: Supporting Growth Uniting Your Team Praising Others Expecting Excellence Requiring Accountability Valuing What You Believe Instilling Independence Sharing Continuously Optimizing Ownership Realigning Your Efforts
The bottom line is productivity. Organizations exist to get things done. The objective is growth. If organizations are to thrive, they need the right kind of employees and the right kind of supervisors to lead them.
About Rising Sun Consultants: Rising Sun Consultants is a management-consulting firm based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which uses a holistic approach to servant leadership. Using a unique questioning style, Rising Sun Consultants helps clients improve productivity by focusing on the growth and development of their people.
“It is our goal to serve organizations in creating, developing, and maintaining a culture which inspires and motivates people to reach new horizons—both personally and professionally.”
www.risingsunconsultants.com

Create Business Legacy Adventure In Homeless to Billionaire: The 18 Principles of Wealth Attraction and Creating Unlimited Opportunity, Andres Pira presents 18 principles for attracting wealth, creating opportunity, and celebrating self-discovery. Inspired by his own massive life changes, Pira details his business journey from homeless and unemployed to telemarketer to a Thai baht billionaire. Using the principles developed by mentors including Brian Tracy, Jack Canfield, and Bob Proctor, Pira put their guidance into action. Innovating along the way and leveraging his own experiences with employees and clients; through failure and success, his 18 Principles were forged. Uncanny wisdom from this millennial adventurer-turned-businessman is blended with proven research and case studies into powerful lessons.
"Do whatever it is you want to do in life. Be whomever you want to be. Go wherever you want to go. Have whatever it is you want to have right now," urges Pira.
The book is part autobiography, part success workbook, and 100% life lessons as Pira details how to move from fear to inspiration, competitiveness to domination, and student to mentor in business. His call to action is for readers to live their legacy every day.

The Success Of Your Business Relies On The Success Of Your People
When author Paul Sarvadi cofounded Insperity, an HR outsourcing company, he concentrated on building a business plan that focused on people and values rather than cold, hard economics. By believing that one’s business is only as strong as their human capital, Paul was able to grow Insperity into a multibillion-dollar company. In his debut book, Take Care of Your People: The Enlightened CEO’s Guide to Business Success, you will learn how to establish a strong human capital strategy that exudes your company’s values and propels business success. Backed by Paul’s thirty-plus years of experience in corporate management and aiding the struggles of small- to medium-sized businesses, Take Care of Your People is the perfect resource for any CEO or executive who wants to improve their business outcomes through their most valuable resource: their people.

2024 Global Book Awards Gold Medalist in Marketing & Sales

In The Data Deluge, Arun Kumar brings his digital development and data management expertise and experience to start a needed and important conversation on how the industry should approach data and marketing. Data’s explosion and targeted marketing has ushered in a new era of data use and analytics. Unfortunately, in today’s world, neither marketers nor consumers are fully benefiting from this explosion of data.

The purpose of marketing is to strengthen a brand’s relationship with its consumers; we are all collectively successful when brands are successful. There is no higher purpose for marketing to exist. Brands need to build relationships based on trust. Consumers want transparency. And they want digital marketing to work—to give them information and entertainment they need (and not repeated a thousand times). In a rapidly evolving data world, platforms are unlikely to change their policies; neither is legislation going to catch up with them. Meanwhile, consumers suffer the consequences, including lack of transparency. Hence marketers must create their own world of trust and principles that do not depend on external sources to succeed.

The Data Deluge invites all those in the marketing space, including CMOs, CEOs, those concerned with privacy and data, CTOs, and anyone who knows there can be a better way to intersect data and marketing, to join the conversation. There is a better way—and together we can find it.

WHY DO SOME PEOPLE ADVANCE TO THE LEADING EDGE OF PERFORMANCE, WHILE OTHERS WITH SIMILAR EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY DO NOT?
In LEAP: Master Your Superpowers, Soar to the Leading Edge, leadership expert and CEO Marta Wilson teaches what she and her team have learned through a career of applied research—that individuals with certain types of mastery become superstars, and those who don’t tend to stall out without achieving their full potential. High performers exhibit mastery in four critical areas of life: 1. PERSONAL 2. INTERPERSONAL 3. ORGANIZATIONAL 4. MOTIVATIONAL
Marta Wilson demonstrates that these areas of mastery can be developed and honed by anyone ready to take the leap. Part action plan, part case study, LEAP is packed with tools to help you unleash your potential.

2025 Global Book Awards Gold Medalist in Business Development

Stop drowning in urgency and start living with purpose

Ryan Matt Reynolds is a successful strength coach, business owner, and business mentor. This book is the road map he wished he had many years ago when he felt like he was drowning in urgency. Reynolds’s personal journey as a professional athlete, business owner, husband, father, and mentor lends credence to his practices as he shares his foundational principles.

• Deprioritize to-do lists
• Undo excuses that derail progress
• Embrace voluntary hardship
• Create focused, efficient work that moves the needle

Reynolds’s systematic approach guides readers in laying the foundation for change from the first chapter. No fluff. All substance.

Undoing Urgency also details the GAME Plan (Goals, Actions, Metrics, and Execution), which turns core values into high-priority goals and minimum effective dose actions for maximum impact. The GAME Plan works for all goals, having been used at the highest levels in business, health, life, and the most personal ambitions. It takes readers on a journey of personal discovery to identify what brings them value and joy. Ultimately, Reynolds wants to help people break free of urgency and start living a value-driven life dedicated to what is most important to them.

What’s coming next for today’s workforce, and the companies behind them? For those eager and willing to adapt, the possibilities are nearly endless, according to author Gerard Szatvanyi. Recent advances in technology have led to new trends, and this global transformation holds tremendous potential. Nearly every industry will be impacted, and organizations that set the right vision could benefit from breaking into new markets and pioneering the creation of specialized niches. Organizations have the chance to make the most of AI solutions to equip team members and uplevel their skills. Along the way, they’ll need to think through the purpose of the office. It will also become increasingly important to follow smart protocols when hiring virtually and to take care as they operate in new regions to make sure these places align with their values.

As AI moves into the lives of everyday workers, companies can be assured that the human touch will still be essential. Even as machine learning and automation reduce the need for intense labor, team members will be tasked with higher level responsibilities, including the job of supervising AI and making final decisions. Firms can expect to see benefits ranging from increased productivity, higher rates of worker satisfaction, improved efficiencies, and the potential to produce new revenue streams from specialized products and services.

With more than 20 years of experience in the tech industry, Szatvanyi has long been fascinated with digital solutions and their impact. Moreover, he’s a champion for bringing in the human connection, recognizing that the best implementations occur when executives first peel back the perceived restrictions and ask, “What if” questions. Having an open mind and a willingness to think differently could help organizations reduce the risk of getting disrupted and instead, increase their chances to gain — and hold — a strong position in their respective industries.

As founder of OSF Digital, a global IT services company, Szatvanyi has worked with clients and brands around the world, consulting and directing digital initiatives to equip organizations with the tools they need to reach consumer expectations and demand. He has provided insight on upcoming trends and shares that today’s technology tools will welcome in a landscape that is unlike any other period in history. Through it all, Szatvanyi shares tips to manage today’s workforce and get ready for the great ride of tomorrow.

A massive train of wealth transfer is bearing down on society, and it is not going to stop. During the next quarter century, the United States will experience the largest transfer of wealth in modern history. According to the financial consulting firm Cerulli Associates, over the next twenty-five years, forty - five million households will transfer an estimated $68.4 trillion to the next generation.

If your family is among those participating in this transfer, there are many significant actions you need to take — because doing it well will affect the lives of everyone in your family and their descendants, and the life of our society as a whole. Effective wealth transfer requires intelligent dialogue with, and consideration for, each inheritor and the whole family. In Your Time with the Baton, Steve Braverman, a veteran wealth manager and man of wealth himself, provides you with an intimate perspective on how to make this happen.