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Crisis is inevitable. Chaos is not.

Every organization will face a crisis—whether it’s an executive scandal, a cybersecurity breach, workplace violence, or a PR disaster. The difference between brands that survive and those that collapse is simple: The ones that prepare, win.

In Crisis Compass, crisis communications expert Michele Ehrhart pulls back the curtain on what truly separates effective leaders from those who crack under pressure. Drawing on decades of high-stakes experience—including managing crises for one of the world’s largest global corporations—Ehrhart delivers a practical, no-nonsense road map for leaders, PR professionals, and executives who want to stay ahead of the storm.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• the fatal flaws in crisis plans—why most organizations fail when it matters most;
• crisis drills and rehearsals—the real reason your team thinks it’s ready (but isn’t);
• the 24-hour rule—how to control the narrative before the crisis controls you;
• silence vs. speed—why sometimes, saying nothing is the smartest move;
• social media strategy—how to handle misinformation, leaks, and public panic; and
• what comes after the fire—post-crisis strategies to rebuild trust and reputation.

Using compelling, real-world case studies—including firsthand experience from corporate crises that made global headlines—Ehrhart gives leaders the exact strategies they need to think, respond, and lead under pressure. Whether you’re a business executive, PR strategist, or crisis communicator, Crisis Compass will transform the way you approach high-stakes moments.

Unlock the Business Advantage of a Multicultural Mindset

Joycelyn David, CEO of AV Communications and one of the 100 most influential Filipina women in the world, shares the essential blueprint for business leaders thriving in today's borderless marketplace. With over 20 years of expertise in multicultural marketing, David demonstrates how mastering your Multicultural Quotient (MQ)—the measurable essence of cultural intelligence—transforms good leaders into exceptional global changemakers.

In an era where business success increasingly depends on cross-cultural fluency, discover how to unlock your MQ, transcend cultural barriers, and forge authentic connections across diverse markets and teams. This guide reveals proven strategies for developing the multicultural mindset that global business demands, backed by real-world case studies and actionable frameworks. Whether you're a C-suite executive, entrepreneur, or marketing professional, you'll learn how to leverage cultural intelligence as your competitive advantage in an interconnected world.

The distance between markets is shrinking, but the need for genuine multicultural understanding has never been greater. Transform your leadership potential by mastering the one skill that defines tomorrow's global leaders—a powerful multicultural mindset.

The future of business is borderless. Where will your MQ take you?

This book is designed to supercharge your leadership skills by triangulating winning leadership strategies from the U.S. Navy SEALs, professional sports, and executive business.

There is an undeniable demand for great leaders today. Individuals who excel as leaders are able to attract exceptional people to an organization and then foster a sense of connectedness within the team and to the company. The result is a more resilient organization in a fast-evolving world, a team that continuously strives for improvement, experiences lower turnover of valued personnel, and outperforms its competition.

Yet cultivating the next generation of exceptional leaders is an unmet challenge for most organizations. While they may recognize the need for developing the next leaders of their organizations, the training provided to those driven individuals is largely ineffective—or lacking altogether.

In Bullets, Basketballs & Boardrooms: Triangulating the Best Leadership Practices from Three Elite Disciplines, authors Dave Hubinger, Andrew Pence, and Jim Brogan share practical insights developed throughout their collective ninety years of experience in their individual professions—military special operations, professional sports, and executive business. These insights facilitate a leader’s better understanding of themselves and their ability to navigate the complex landscape of their role. That begins by having an intimate understanding of the values that drive an individual to excellence. With that deep knowledge of oneself, combined with an unconventional array of tools to effectively connect with their teams, leaders can create an organization that excels now and into the future.

Each chapter begins with three distinct “leadership truths” that the authors have found to be universally applicable to leaders and teams in each of their disciplines. The chapters then contain subsections of insights and tips from each author individually. Finally, chapters conclude with action items that challenge the reader to begin transformative measures to elevate and hone their leadership habits and abilities, personally and professionally. Chapter content also addresses insights for the reader to elevate the efficacy and performance of their teams and, ultimately, their organizations. The book concludes with the authors’ daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly “make it real” actions to execute for personal growth, greater leadership effectiveness, more connected relationships, and sustainable change.

CONTROL. CONSISTENCY. CONSILISO.
Most business owners can only dream of creating that perfect balance between efficiency, flexibility, and usability—but you can’t be expected to do everything. With Consiliso, the architectural groundwork has been done for you. Follow along in Mark Rutkiewicz’s book, Medical Device Company in a Box: The Case for Consiliso, to see how your medical device company— or any company, for that matter—can benefit from Consiliso. It’s easily implemented for the small-business owner but also completely capable of scaling up to even the largest of multinational corporations, making it perfect to support your company and its growth.
In this book, you’ll learn how Consiliso can help you develop, in detail, the best methods to properly design all your business processes to achieve both compliance and efficiency so that you, as a business owner, can immediately see whether you are hitting your key metrics. From the complexity of product development and distribution, to training and complaint processing, Mark Rutkiewicz is here to explain, in an easy-to-understand way, how your company can finally achieve the level of organization it needs to live up to its capabilities.

A simple guidebook for navigating the new world of sports marketing and brand management

The modern consumer, today’s fan, is no longer passive. Over three quarters of millennials say they prefer experiences over traditional advertising. Old approaches won’t work. Yard barkers handing out free towels. A stadium plastered with billboards. Maybe a new Jumbotron. Today’s fan is looking for something more engaging, more interactive, and more immersive.

Industry pioneer, James Giglio, the founder of MVP Interactive, takes us through his fascinating decade-long journey, starting out with a vision for immersive experiences, well before anyone had ever heard of virtual reality. Over that time, he has had the opportunity to work with many leading sports teams, professional leagues, advertising agencies, and consumer brands, to completely redefine the fan experience and now he shares those lessons with us.

James also takes us through his own personal story of building a startup, from growing up as a daydreaming kid in Ocean County, New Jersey, to working with an advertising agency in New York and recognizing that three themes were emerging: the iPhone app explosion, the increased use of digital signage or so-called “street furniture,” and the emergence of “pop up events” by leading brands. He began to wonder how these three trends could be brought together. What if the immersive technology on our iPhone could be brought to the streetscape? What if those digital displays could become interactive? And what if brands could attract consumers to them rather them just hawking them promotions and free stuff? The result was MVP Interactive. But like any startup, there were bumps along the way and James’ story is a heartfelt, honest tale of making many... let’s just say, learning a lot of lessons along the way.

The timing could not be better. Post Covid, events are back and back big. During the pandemic, we all went fully remote and realized it was just way too much screentime. But we are also not going back to the way it was. Beyond the Jumbotron lies a new, hybrid world where human interaction and technology combine. James takes us through not only the why — the dramatic changes in consumer attitudes and behavior that are driving the adoption of immersive technology, but more importantly the how — how to bring these projects to life and lead to real, measurable result after case study and shows the possibilities of new technology are not only endless, but also just the beginning. lts for sports properties and brands. James and his team at MVP Interactive have completed over 200 immersive technology projects and the book is filled with case study after case study and shows the possibilities of new technology are not only endless, but also just the beginning.

From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Build a Culture Where People—and Performance—Thrive

When HR leader Peter Johnson steps into a failing manufacturing plant, he’s met with more than low output and high turnover—he inherits a culture in crisis. In Mediocre to Meaningful, Benjamin Douglas crafts a business parable rooted in his real-world experience transforming organizations through strategy, accountability, and trust.

As Peter navigates resistance, rebuilds morale, and inspires change, readers gain a blueprint for meaningful transformation at every level of business.

You’ll learn how to:

• Empower employees to solve problems at the source
• Build a culture of peer-driven accountability
• Use meaningful metrics to measure what really matters
• Shift from compliance to commitment through transparency
• Lead with intention—even during uncertainty

A must-read for leaders in operations, HR, or change management, Mediocre to Meaningful equips you with practical tools to elevate performance and workplace culture at the same time.

Strategic Strikes is not for the faint-hearted communicator. Patrick Riccards—a veteran strategist with decades in political warfare, crisis PR, and nonprofit leadership—offers a blunt, battle-tested guide to mastering communications when the stakes are high and the plan’s gone to hell.

Drawing parallels between strategic communications and mixed martial arts, Riccards shows that survival isn’t about polish—it’s about instinct, precision, and pressure-tested strategy. From corporate disasters to campaign collapses, his stories reveal what really works when you’re backed into a corner and the cameras are rolling.

You’ll learn how to:

• Spot and counteract bias in media and public perception
• Strike first with messaging that hits—and sticks
• Read your audience like a fighter reads an opponent

No buzzwords. No fluff. Just the hard truths about how to lead communications under pressure, drawn from real-world experience. If you’re tired of stale PR tactics and ready to dominate the narrative, this is your book.

Public opinion is a cage match. Stop dancing. Start striking.

This isn’t your grandpa’s retirement—and you don’t have to settle for the rocking chair.

Today’s retirees are healthier, more engaged and more active than ever before, and can look forward to longer lives. Those who have done a good job planning for this financially will have many new choices to consider. How will they spend their time? Where will they live? What new interests, skills, or hobbies will they choose to pursue? How will they finance their retirement dreams of travel and leisure?

And what about the emotional challenges retirement can bring? How do we cope with the loss of our old schedules, our work relationships, and a lot more face time with our significant others? How can we rekindle old friendships and cultivate new ones? How can we cope with the challenges presented by aging, death of friends or partners, and hang onto our optimism and engagement with life? And what kind of legacy will we leave when we go?

Wealth Management specialist Crystal Garrett has helped hundreds prepare for and enjoy their retirement, and in The Next Chapter she shares what she’s learned in the process; not only the financial side of keeping your nest egg intact but the social and emotional sides of the equation. Her objective is helping the reader to fully embrace and enjoy this exciting and sometimes daunting new chapter in life and learn how to win at retirement.

Turn Hospitality Into Your Business’s Superpower

In The Hospitality Advantage, Bruce Craul shows you how genuine hospitality is more than just a “nice to have”—it’s a game-changing business strategy. Drawing on over four decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Craul reveals how treating customers and employees like guests can skyrocket loyalty, improve employee satisfaction, and ultimately drive business growth.

This isn’t about customer service—it’s about creating a culture where people feel truly valued. Whether you lead a small startup or a multi-national brand, you’ll learn how to make every interaction count, from first impressions to long-term relationships. Craul provides real-world examples and proven strategies that anyone can implement, regardless of industry, to build a business that stands out.

You’ll discover how to:

• Build a culture of hospitality that drives customer retention
• Turn your team into passionate brand ambassadors
• Create unforgettable experiences that keep customers coming back
• Measure the ROI of hospitality to prove its impact on your bottom line

If you’re tired of blending in with the competition and ready to make a lasting impression, The Hospitality Advantage shows you exactly how to create a welcoming environment that delivers real results.

Lo que comenzó como una simple promesa se convirtió en un recorrido empresarial para cambiar una industria. En Una cultura de promesas: la historia real de una pequeña empresa que busca transformar la industria de residencias para adultos mayores, el autor Fee Stubblefield engloba las mejores ideas sobre cómo crear una organización desde cero y los desafíos y las oportunidades que la industria de los hogares para las personas de la tercera edad enfrenta en su totalidad. Incluso si no se encuentra en un hogar para las personas de la tercera edad, le interesará leer este libro, ya que todas las familias y los sectores de la economía y el gobierno se ven afectados e impactados por la creciente población que está envejeciendo de nuestro país.

La pasión de Fee por crear organizaciones, cultura y ser disruptivo se desarrolló en parte gracias a su crianza inusual en un lugar llamado Lehman Hot Springs, un complejo familiar pequeño en las montañas Blue Mountains de Oregón. Sus aguas sanadoras y el entorno natural ofrecen una gran metáfora de la cultura organizacional y los principios empresariales que le harán pensar en solucionar problemas de una manera nueva. La promesa de Fee de no colocar a su abuela en un asilo de ancianos desbloquea el poder de tener un propósito en la vida al atender a otras personas y formar parte de algo más grande que nosotros mismos.

Viaje con Fee a lo largo de una historia auténtica de 100 años para descubrir el significado y conectar los puntos de los fracasos y los triunfos de una familia. Conozca un nuevo tipo de promesa, la promesa ambiciosa paradójica, que está destinada a fracasar, pero que es necesaria para aquellos que quieren lograr grandes cosas. El tiempo que le dedique a leer este libro valdrá la pena, ya que obtendrá una visión privilegiada de lo que realmente se necesita para tener éxito y marcar una diferencia en su rincón del mundo.

Maniacal Fanaticism: Success Slightly Different is not a book about inspiration. It’s a sharp, unflinching look at how high achievers actually operate—and why talent, charm, and pedigree are wildly overrated.

Dr. Imamu Osei Tomlinson, award-winning healthcare CEO, draws from sports, psychology, and performance data to argue that greatness comes from a different place: uncomfortable traits like doubt, blame, and obsession. Through vivid examples—Michael Jordan’s ruthless execution, Jerry Rice’s overlooked draft, George Gervin’s improbable rise—he shows how elite performance often grows from pressure, not pedigree.

At its core is the Maniacal Fanaticism Flywheel: a four-part cycle of motivation, focus, execution, and reinforcement. It’s a framework not for feeling better—but for doing better.

For business leaders, athletes, students, and professionals tired of vague advice, this book offers a new lens. If you’re seeking true personal growth, elite performance, and honest insight into motivation strategy, this is your manual.

Forget what you were told about success. Here’s how it actually works.

Find Your Purpose. Master Emotional Balance. Create a Career That Fulfills You.

What if the key to navigating every career challenge—burnout, indecision, setbacks—was already inside your brain?

In Mind Odyssey, neurologist and biotech executive Dr. Spyros Papapetropoulos blends neuroscience and storytelling to help you train your mind for clarity, confidence, and lasting fulfillment. Whether you’re at a crossroads or simply craving more meaning in your work, this book equips you to take control of your professional path.

Discover how to:

• Clarify your personal and professional purpose
• Build emotional resilience during high-pressure moments
• Evolve your career without losing your identity
• Break free from short-term gratification traps
• Cultivate deep, sustainable satisfaction at work

Grounded in science and rich with personal insight, Mind Odyssey is a practical guide for anyone ready to move beyond success for success’s sake—and toward a more purposeful, balanced, and fulfilling life.

Why You React the Way You Do—And What to Do About It

If you’ve ever overreacted, shut down, chased affection, or walked on eggshells—this book explains why.

In 7 Primal Wounds, psychotherapist Dr. Michaela Renee Johnson reveals the invisible emotional injuries that shape how we love, fight, and connect. These seven wounds—feeling insignificant, inadequate, damaged, like an outsider, unintelligent, powerless, or undeserving—drive unconscious patterns in both individuals and couples. But they don’t have to.

You’ll learn how to:

• Identify the wound behind your triggers and communication struggles
• Recognize your “Primal Responders” (Inner Child, Teen, and Parent)
• Pause before the spiral, shutdown, or overreaction
• Use the PRIMAL Reset to move from reactive to responsive
• Build stronger, more authentic relationships—with yourself and others

This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about understanding yourself—so you can respond, not just react, in every relationship that matters.

If you’ve ever asked, “Why am I like this?”—this book has your answer.

With a poignant and inspirational story, Blake Shumate traces the footsteps of his life to deliver a moving debut memoir. Follow his journey from a childhood spent in working-class rural Virginia caring for his mentally disabled sister and factory worker mother to an unexpected career as a co-founder and corporate executive of a supply chain logistics company to the visionary investor of people.

When Blake embarks on a hunt to uncover the cause behind a series of sudden medical emergencies that leave doctors puzzled, his life is forever changed. Once a work-obsessed and ambitious career man, Blake finds his priorities drastically transformed when faced with a life-altering diagnosis. But through adversity and unwavering determination, he uncovers the true meaning of love, family, resilience, and faith.

Prior to his fight against a mysterious disease, Blake had been consumed by the demands of his career, inadvertently sidelining his wife and daughter in the process. But as the symptoms of an elusive multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis begin to take control of his daily life, he must reevaluate the purpose of his time on earth. Realizing the importance of his family’s unflinching support and his faith in God, he asks for the strength to change his ways and strengthen the bonds with his loved ones.

The narrative takes a deeper turn as we learn of his difficult childhood, marked by living on the wrong side of the tracks and a competitive high school career as a champion wrestler that ultimately earned him the chance for a first-generation college education. Despite facing a multitude of hardships, Blake’s determination to escape the clutches of poverty shaped him into a successful business executive only to realize that his true mission was to be more like Christ and invest in others.

Through a series of flashbacks and present-day events, the story reveals how his childhood struggles inadvertently prepared him for the hurdles of MS. As a battle against his own body ensues, Blake embodies the spirit of perseverance and uses the same tenacity he displayed as a child to confront his medical condition head-on. That determination has led Blake on a mission to uncover answers to MS on behalf of himself and anyone else affected by this little-understood disease.

As the tale unfolds, Blake’s transformation goes beyond the professional sphere. He becomes an advocate for those suffering from neurological diseases, sharing his story to inspire others facing similar challenges. Through his bravery and vulnerability, he touches the hearts of many, spreading hope and encouragement to those who may feel overwhelmed by life’s trials.

In the end, this gripping story reveals that life’s most profound lessons often emerge from the darkest of times. It serves as a reminder to embrace the love of family, cherish every moment, and find strength in one’s past to conquer the present. Blake’s journey through his MS diagnosis to find healing in mind, body, and spirit is an endearing testament to God’s power.

A Bold Plan to Rebuild the American Dream—for Everyone

We’re not just divided—we’re adrift. Strong Floor, No Ceiling presents a bold, radically moderate blueprint to reconnect our fractured country and restore belief in opportunity, fairness, and shared progress.

Entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and public policy thinker Oliver B. Libby delivers a hopeful yet pragmatic path forward that blends innovation with tradition, growth with equity, and compassion with common sense. If you’re weary of the extremes and the noise and looking for a future grounded in real solutions, this book is your rallying point.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• A new “Strong Floor” approach to healthcare, education, and infrastructure
• How capital markets and innovation can coexist with social safety nets
• A powerful call for civic renewal and shared national
• Strategies to restore trust in institutions and elections
• A practical framework for bipartisan progress
• The launch of a Strong Floor/No Ceiling organization to support candidates who will lead on these principles

We should have a strong floor—made of access to education, healthcare, homes, jobs, capital, and justice—that all our citizens can stand atop. But we cannot afford this without celebrating success, entrepreneurship, and innovation—there should be no ceiling to our aspirations. These ideas may seem like they come from the opposite ends of the political spectrum, but they are fundamentally linked into the engine of the American Dream itself.

If you believe in fairness, freedom, and a future worth fighting for, now is the time to act.

Raymond Boyd, a veteran private investigator, opens the case files of his storied career in Polygraphs and Paper Clip Bracelets. This follow-up to his popular memoir, God Bless Crime: It’s Been Good to Me, delivers a captivating mix of real-life crime stories, humorous detective tales, and personal reflections. Boyd’s approach to private investigation is anything but conventional, blending his love for laughter with his commitment to uncovering the truth.

In one unforgettable story, Boyd recalls the antics of a smooth-talking con artist who thought he could outwit a seasoned detective. Using his polygraph expert skills, Boyd cleverly cornered the suspect, turning the tables in a way that left everyone—from the criminal to the courtroom—laughing. Another tale sees Boyd tackling a high-stakes case involving missing heirlooms, where his ability to read people and navigate complex family dynamics proves crucial. The case’s resolution, both heartwarming and surprising, showcases Boyd’s unique blend of humor and insight.

Then there’s the time Boyd dealt with “wee people”—an unusual case that tested not only his investigative skills but also his patience. The culprit wasn’t a criminal mastermind but a kind-hearted woman convinced that tiny people were following her. With compassion and a touch of humor, Boyd crafted a creative solution that brought peace to his client while adding another entertaining chapter to his life story.

Polygraphs and Paper Clip Bracelets isn't just about solving crimes; it’s a celebration of the human spirit. Boyd's narrative is filled with detective career insights, personal investigator anecdotes, and the kind of humor that makes even the most serious topics accessible. His stories highlight the importance of resilience, whether it’s outwitting a criminal or dealing with personal loss. As Boyd reflects on his life, including the impact of his beloved family and the loss of his wife, readers are reminded that behind every great detective is a story worth telling.

For anyone who enjoys detective memoirs, crime confession tactics, or a good laugh, Polygraphs and Paper Clip Bracelets offers a compelling and heartfelt glimpse into the unpredictable world of private investigation.

Find and Invest in the Next Great Stock

Exponential Gains by Todd R. Walsh is a must-read for investors seeking to speculate with a portion of their investments and transform their portfolios. This book offers a clear-cut process for finding and managing the next great stocks that have the potential to significantly impact your total portfolio over time.

The author acknowledges the challenges faced by the average investor in navigating the complex world of stock market investing. To address these challenges, Walsh introduces a three-step process that incorporates fundamentals, technicals, and risk management based on price movement. This process helps investors take the emotionality out of their decision-making and control the risks associated with speculative investments.

The book also delves into the characteristics of some of the greatest companies in history and their leaders. By examining them, the author provides valuable insights and lessons that can be applied when searching for the next great company to invest in. In Exponential Gains, you will learn about the importance of great leadership in driving a company's success, the significance of dealing with adversity, and the power of a disciplined approach to investing. The book also provides practical tools and checklists to help you analyze and compare potential investments.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain important insights and develop a solid process for finding and managing the next great stocks. Grab your copy of Exponential Gains today and start transforming your portfolio for a brighter financial future.

Healthcare Is Changing. Clinicians Must Lead the Way.

Healthcare needs more than innovation—it needs leaders who can connect clinical excellence with operational insight, team culture, and clear vision.

White Coat Leadership helps clinicians step confidently into leadership roles that shape not just teams, but the future of care. Dr. Timothy Liesching introduces a three-dimensional leadership model—palpable, performance, and people leadership—designed to meet today’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

Whether you’re early in your career or already in a leadership seat, this book equips you to lead with clarity, credibility, and compassion.

You’ll learn how to:

• Elevate others while leading without ego
• Balance patient care with strategic decision-making
• Design strong, accountable teams
• Communicate vision that inspires real followership
• Build trust through emotional intelligence and consistency

With practical tools and real-world insights, White Coat Leadership is your prescription for transformative leadership across every level of modern healthcare.

Many companies start AI projects, but few scale them successfully. Beacon gives CEOs, CIOs, and enterprise leaders the roadmap to move beyond experimentation and embed AI across the organization.

This actionable guide introduces the "Reimagine—Rearchitect—Rewire—Renew" framework to help organizations lead strategic AI transformation from the top down. Author Raymond A. Bordogna draws on global enterprise experience and trusted industry models to show how to:

• Translate AI vision into measurable business outcomes
• Architect resilient systems that support long-term innovation
• Overcome resistance and align teams around shared AI objectives
• Integrate ethics, governance, and performance into every AI decision
• Build adaptive capabilities to lead in an AI-native economy

Beacon is not about algorithms—it's about leadership and transformation. With real-world case studies, leadership checklists, and proven frameworks, this book shows you how to build a business that learns, adapts, and leads with intelligence at every level.

Lead with Purpose. Inspire with Integrity. Manage with Excellence.

In A Charge to Keep, Rev. Kevin T. Taylor merges decades of leadership experience from the C-suite and the pulpit to offer timeless principles for managing change, fostering stability, and building impactful teams. Whether you’re leading a corporation, ministry, or nonprofit, Taylor’s actionable insights will empower you to navigate challenges with courage and clarity.

Discover the power of financial stewardship, the importance of context-driven decisions, and the value of bringing your whole self—faith and all—to your leadership role. Packed with vivid stories and practical strategies, this book is a must-read for anyone ready to align their leadership with their values.

If you’re seeking a guide to sustainable success and meaningful impact, A Charge to Keep is your next essential read.

Your mindset is your greatest tool—use it to build the future you deserve.

Kim Skanson has spent her career leading transformation at Fortune 50 companies, mentoring emerging leaders, and navigating the biases of the corporate world. She knows firsthand that success isn’t only about skills or experience—it’s about perspective. Skanson has seen how a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) can turn challenges into opportunities, setbacks into stepping stones, and underestimation into a competitive advantage.

Her approach to resilience was shaped early, inspired by the grit and determination of her grandmother, who rebuilt her life after escaping war-torn Dresden. That legacy of perseverance fueled Kim’s belief that success and fulfillment are guided and defined by your responses to challenges along the way.

The traditional car dealership is dying—but innovative F&I approaches are creating record profits for those willing to evolve.

Today's car buyers want a 45-minute in-store process, transparent pricing, and digital options—and they'll go elsewhere if you can't deliver. In The Future of Automotive Finance & Insurance, industry veteran Joel Kansanback reveals how forward-thinking dealerships are meeting these demands while significantly increasing their F&I profits.

Drawing on insights from the highest-performing dealerships in America, Kansanback provides a practical framework for transforming your business. You'll discover how positive culture reduces the 73 percent turnover rate plaguing dealerships, how to train teams for consultative rather than transactional sales, and how to create an ecosystem of repeat business.

This essential guide shows dealership leaders how to:

• Build a visionary management team that inspires productivity
• Implement digital retail tools that customers actually use
• Navigate compliance challenges with confidence
• Present F&I products earlier and more effectively
• Create the 45-minute in-store process modern buyers demand

For dealership owners, GMs, and F&I professionals ready to thrive in tomorrow's market, this book delivers the strategies proven to work in today's most successful automotive retail operations.

Suzanne Hopgood was eleven when she got her first real job bussing tables at her parents’ hotel in New Hampshire. By seventeen, she was running the place. That’s when a chef threw a knife that barely missed her head because she’d forgotten to include turkey on the menu. It wouldn’t be the last time she had to duck and weave in her career.

In Get Your Own Coffee, Hopgood takes readers through her journey from that small-town beginning to chairing multiple corporate boards, including a NYSE company during what became known as Director Magazine’s article, “Board from Hell.” Along the way, she shows how she navigated a business world where the rules for women weren’t just different—they were kept secret until you broke them.

When her first boss told her, “You will always be underestimated. Use it to your advantage,” she couldn’t have known how valuable that advice would become. She’s had a boss grab her, throw her over his shoulder, and carry her into a business meeting. She’s been fired for refusing a boss’s late-night advances at her condo. She’s been fired for “insubordination.” She’s watched male colleagues take credit for her ideas while ignoring her voice at the table.

But she also became Chair/CEO after the proxy contest that The Wall Street Journal called “The Shot Heard Round the World,” fired executives who thought she didn’t have the authority, and slammed her files on the table before walking out of negotiations—only to have the deal she wanted waiting when she returned.

Between the corporate battles, Hopgood shares the joy she found with her husband Frank during their forty years together, biking through Southeast Asia, navigating the streets of Moscow and São Paulo, and finding laughter even in his final days.

She learned that getting ahead doesn’t mean playing by other people’s rules. Sometimes, you have to create your own—and sometimes, you just have to be bold enough to take a stand.

What do you inherit when your family flees everything they’ve ever known? For Dr. Emily Watson, the daughter of Cambodian refugees, the answer was clear: tenacity, faith, and the unspoken mandate to succeed.

In Roots of Resilience, Watson recounts how her parents escaped the Khmer Rouge and arrived in Indiana with nothing but hope and work ethic. From growing up in the back room of a donut shop to leading a modern orthodontic practice, she tells a deeply personal, sharply observed story of what it means to build a life from scratch—one rooted in family legacy, shaped by sacrifice, and defined by daily acts of quiet courage.

Each chapter delivers a leadership insight forged not in classrooms but in lived experience. Watson shares how cultural identity shaped her professional path, how she navigated practice ownership while pregnant and overwhelmed, and how lessons learned in her parents’ business—like cleaning the floors and showing up no matter what—gave her an edge no textbook ever could. From hard conversations with staff to the chaos of early practice years, she is refreshingly candid about what success actually requires.

Perfect for women in dentistry, first-generation professionals, and readers of memoirs that merge heart and hustle, Roots of Resilience offers: * Practical leadership lessons from a faith-driven, immigrant upbringing * A behind-the-scenes view of owning a dental practice as a woman of color * An honest look at balancing ambition, motherhood, and cultural expectations * A timely reminder that success starts with showing up every single day

Watson’s voice is grounded and warm, never sentimental. Her story is one of small, defiant miracles—refugees learning English in the dead of winter, children of trauma building businesses, a daughter finding purpose through pain.

This book is for anyone who’s ever felt pressure to make it count—for their parents, for their community, for themselves.

For fans of Beautiful Country, Somewhere in the Unknown World, and Minor Feelings. A moving, unflinching tribute to family, faith, and the fierce grace of starting over.

Some of the best leaders don’t start out wanting the role—they step up because they see a problem and refuse to ignore it.

In Making Waves: Inspiring Transformational Leadership Through Positivity, Persistence, and Aloha, Davin Kazama redefines leadership for those who never saw themselves as leaders. With deep humility and personal insight, he shares lessons from his own journey, from navigating business challenges to the transformative experience of fatherhood.

This book explores the power of leadership in service to others—how individuals who lead with authenticity, service, and integrity create lasting impact. Drawing from his upbringing in Hawaiʻi and the values of aloha, Kazama illustrates how true leadership is not about dominance or showmanship, but about resilience, responsibility, and community.

Through engaging storytelling and practical wisdom, Making Waves offers a roadmap for anyone ready to lead in their own way. Whether you’re a young entrepreneur, a mid-career professional questioning your leadership potential, or a seasoned executive looking for a fresh perspective, this book will help you harness your strengths, bet on yourself, and step forward with confidence.

In Maid in America, Rosemary Everton shares an extraordinary tale of resilience, determination, and the true meaning of the American Dream. Born into a working-class family on Delaware's Eastern Shore, Rosemary's life took an unexpected turn when she became pregnant at fifteen, married young, and seemed destined for a challenging path. But destiny had other plans.

Against overwhelming odds, Rosemary refused to be defined by her circumstances. While juggling motherhood, night school, and work, she and her husband Mike built a cleaning business from the ground up—transforming a small residential service into a multimillion dollar commercial cleaning enterprise. Her journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, hard work, and unwavering commitment.

The book chronicles not just a business success story, but a deeply personal narrative of overcoming tragedy. From losing children to navigating family challenges, financial struggles, and workplace obstacles, Rosemary demonstrates an incredible capacity for resilience. Her story takes an unexpected turn when President George H.W. Bush publicly celebrates her achievements during a high school graduation speech, bringing her remarkable journey into the national spotlight.

More than a memoir, Maid in America is a masterclass in entrepreneurship. Rosemary shares candid insights into building a successful business, including lessons on patience, consistency, trust, and never burning professional bridges. Her wisdom extends beyond business, offering profound reflections on marriage, family, and maintaining hope through life's most difficult moments.

With raw honesty and inspiring optimism, Rosemary Everton proves that with determination, faith, and hard work, anyone can transform their dreams into reality. Her story is a powerful reminder that the American Dream is alive and accessible to those willing to persevere, adapt, and believe in themselves.

Authentic Beauty: Defining a New Standard for Care and Results in Plastic Surgery is a groundbreaking book by renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Miller. With over two decades of experience, in Authentic Beauty Dr. Miller shares his philosophy of minimal interventions for maximum results, emphasizing the importance of customized procedures tailored to each patient's unique goals and anatomy.

In his engaging and informative book, Dr. Miller guides readers through the decision-making process, from choosing the right surgeon to understanding the intricacies of facial, breast, and body procedures. He shares patient stories and expert insights, highlighting the transformative power of expertly crafted, naturally beautiful results.

Dr. Miller's passion for performance shines through as he discusses the four pillars of his practice: quality, integrity, safety, and service. He emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive consultation process, where patients' concerns and goals are carefully considered, and personalized treatment plans are developed to achieve optimal outcomes.

Authentic Beauty covers a wide range of topics, including facelifts, breast augmentations, tummy tucks, and minimally invasive procedures such as injectables and laser treatments. Dr. Miller also addresses the unique considerations for male patients seeking cosmetic enhancements.

Throughout the book, Dr. Miller stresses the significance of postoperative care and adherence to recovery guidelines to ensure the best possible results. He provides a wealth of information on maintaining results through proper skincare and a healthy lifestyle.

Whether you're considering a cosmetic procedure or simply curious about the possibilities, Authentic Beauty is an essential resource for anyone seeking to enhance their appearance and embrace life with renewed self-assurance. Discover the power of authentic beauty and learn how to make the best decisions to ensure the best possible result for you.

In this powerful and intimate memoir, a mother chronicles her son's battle with depression, offering unprecedented insight into the complex world of mental illness through their dual perspectives.

When Josh—a talented soccer goalkeeper with a bright future—begins withdrawing from the activities and people he once loved, his mother Maria notices subtle changes that evolve into concerning patterns. What follows is a deeply personal account of one family's journey through the labyrinth of mental health care, revealing both its possibilities and its limitations.

Through alternating voices, readers experience the raw emotions of both a mother desperately trying to protect her child and a young man struggling to articulate the overwhelming darkness within him. This unique narrative structure provides rare insight into both sides of depression—those suffering from it and those watching someone they love disappear into it.

With unflinching honesty, Maria recounts the warning signs she recognized and those she missed, the well-intentioned but sometimes ineffective interventions, and the heart-wrenching reality that even the most vigilant parental love cannot always prevent tragedy. Her candid retelling of emergency room visits, psychiatric evaluations, and late-night fears illuminates the often-hidden experience of families affected by mental illness.

Far more than a memoir of loss, this book serves as a crucial resource for understanding depression's early signs and the importance of meaningful intervention. Through her family's story, Maria challenges readers to break the silence surrounding mental health and offers compassionate guidance for those supporting loved ones through similar struggles.

For parents, educators, mental health professionals, and anyone touched by depression, Love Beyond provides both validation and valuable perspective. It stands as a testimony to a mother's enduring love, a young man's courageous battle, and the critical importance of bringing depression into the light through open, honest conversation.

Written with grace, empathy, and purpose, this book transforms personal tragedy into a powerful call to action that could save lives.

IT'S BEST NOT TO RELY ON AN "IMMACULATE RECEPTION" TO SCORE A CHAMPION'S RETIREMENT.

After reading this book you’ll quickly realize that football and retirement income planning have a lot in common. Legendary Pittsburgh Steeler Rocky Bleier shares his new money lessons designed for retirees and baby boomers approaching retirement. “They both take a good coach, a solid game plan and a team that can execute it flawlessly,” Rocky says. “You need a vision and the commitment to see it through. You need trust, and you must be UN-willing to accept loss. And most importantly, today in these UN-certain times, you need to play smart and have the courage to take action.”

Find out more now by reading Don’t Fumble Your Retirement: New Money Lessons Learned by Four-Time Super Bowl Champion Rocky Bleier.

ARE? YOU? READY?

• Will you be able to maintain your current lifestyle after you’ve retired?
• How far will your Social Security and pension benefits go toward paying your monthly bills?
• Is your hard-earned nest egg subject to the ups and downs of an UN-certain stock market?
• What will happen to your retirement income if your spouse dies?
• Do you have a plan in case you’re stricken by serious injury or illness?

Don’t Just Buy a Franchise—Build a Future

Tired of corporate chaos? Curious about becoming your own boss—but overwhelmed by the options? Beyond the Brand cuts through the hype and hands you the real blueprint for fearless franchising.

This isn’t about chasing brands. It’s about building a business that fits your goals, lifestyle, and future. Cliff Nonnenmacher and Justin Guevara have bought, built, scaled, and turned around franchise operations across industries—and now they’re giving you the truth behind what makes franchisees successful.

You’ll discover:

• the six-step process to find, evaluate, and fund the right franchise
• how to recognize, confront, and reframe fear so it doesn’t sabotage decision-making
• insider tactics to negotiate landlord terms like a pro and protect your downside
• battle-tested strategies to retain top-performing managers
• legal and financial protections most first-time owners overlook—until it’s too late

Whether you're looking to escape corporate life, fund retirement, or build a scalable asset, this book delivers the roadmap. Stop gambling on your future. Start franchising with purpose, strategy, and confidence.

Visualize Your Greatness is more than a memoir—it’s a masterclass in purpose, grit, and godly ambition from Hall of Fame linebacker and leadership mentor Mike Singletary. Raised in Houston’s Sunnyside neighborhood under the weight of poverty and generational pain, Singletary refused to accept despair as his destiny. At age twelve, he wrote down a vision for his life—and then lived it.

With unflinching honesty and deep compassion, Singletary recounts the principles that carried him to the highest levels of professional football. But this isn’t a story about sports. It’s about the internal battles we all face—the lies we believe, the trauma we carry, and the excuses we cling to. Through powerful personal stories and spiritual clarity, Singletary introduces readers to the Seven Cs of Success—a practical, faith-centered framework for lasting change.

This is a book for those tired of drifting. For those raised in hard places. For those who believe in God but have forgotten how to believe in themselves.

In this book, Aricia Symes, founder and master stylist of Unfoldid, sets out an objective, fact-based approach to styling that any person can use. Whether you’re preparing for a red-carpet event or to take your kids to the playground, Aricia’s Style Formula will help you get dressed with ease and in a way that makes you feel your most confident. This isn’t a rule book of “do’s” and “don’ts,” but an actionable guide to unlocking your personal Style Identity.

With Aricia’s foundational formula, you will be able to:

• Pick clothes that highlight the areas you choose.
• Build a functional wardrobe that contains only pieces that work for your body and lifestyle.
• Take pieces from your wardrobe and put them together to create outfits for any occasion.
• Embrace the creative side of styling to craft looks you love.
• Get in touch with your personal sense of style—what makes what you wear uniquely you.

The Style Formula: The Art and Science of What to Wear will reshape the way you think about getting dressed, giving you the tools you need to transform your look in the way you want—without having to invest in a whole new wardrobe. The secret lies in the science of style.

Per several studies, about half of all physicians are experiencing burnout—defined by the AMA as emotional exhaustion, depersonalization (lack of empathy for, or negative attitudes toward patients), and job dissatisfaction. The consequences include diminished patient care and increased medical errors. Despite efforts like resiliency training and work-life balance initiatives, burnout remains a system-wide crisis rather than just an individual struggle.

At the heart of the problem is flawed healthcare IT. Current electronic health record (EHR) use overloads physicians with excessive data entry, bureaucratic tasks, and inefficient workflows—diverting valuable time from patient care. The result is cognitive overload, loss of autonomy, and growing frustration among doctors.

In The HIPUS® Revolution, Dr. Mark Sorensen presents a bold, technology-driven solution: the HIPUS® system’s use of patented, color-assisted Bayesian-like analysis to let physicians fully process diagnostic information, and fully integrate use of all patient and care info while interacting with patients and making decisions.

The HIPUS® system will let doctors:

• Be better clinical diagnosticians,
• Readily explain and justify diagnostic, and related decisions to others, and
• Document and report care with much greater ease and speed,

and thereby enjoy more respect, autonomy and job satisfaction. The current version, designed for use in emergency departments, can be modified to address burnout in other settings.

Use of such IT is, in fact, the solution to three interrelated problems:

• Widespread physician burnout
• Uneven care quality (adherence to evidence)
• Out-of-control costs.

The HIPUS® Revolution describes the impact of those problems in the United States. The IT described can be used to solve the same or similar problems in other nations.

The book also explains physician fear of, and resistance to use of such IT, and why doctors needn’t fear such change.

More than just a critique of broken systems, this book is a call to action. Dr. Sorensen outlines concrete steps for doctors, physician leaders, policymakers, and patients to advocate for IT-driven reform. Whether through policy changes, hospital initiatives, or direct adoption of new technology, every stakeholder has a role in reshaping the future of healthcare.

The future of medicine depends on smarter IT. The HIPUS® Revolution shows us the way forward.

Outshine tells you everything you need to know about becoming an effective female leader—particularly in the male-dominated world of technology. Written by Shemin Nurmohamed, EVP at Pitney Bowes, with coauthors Marine Aubin and Georgina Hill of the Carbon Leadership Network, this book challenges the unconscious choices and limiting beliefs that hold women back from top leadership roles. Drawing on years of global executive experience, Nurmohamed is refreshingly honest about the systemic and personal obstacles that women face—and precise about how to overcome them.

Candid and deeply practical, Outshine is a guide for women navigating power, perception, and ambition in the tech sector. Built on the eight actionable traits at the core of the Carbon Leadership methodology—Choice, Confidence, Character, Clarity, Consistency, Change, Calm, and Community—Outshine equips women with a blueprint for sustainable, self-defined success.

With research-backed insight, sharp storytelling, and no tolerance for platitudes, Outshine helps readers reframe their confidence, build a consistent personal brand, and cultivate networks that actually deliver. This book doesn’t ask women to try harder. It teaches them how to work smarter, louder, and more deliberately.

Outshine is a must-read for women in STEM, ambitious early-career professionals, HR directors, and corporate changemakers ready to build inclusive leadership from the inside out.

Success isn’t reserved for the privileged—it’s earned by those who learn to see opportunity where others see limits. In The Lion Beneath the Fade, Sebastian Bastian reveals how he rose from modest beginnings in The Bahamas to achieve millionaire status by nineteen—without shortcuts, connections, or a formal roadmap.

This powerful book blends personal story with actionable insight to help you recognize potential, take decisive risks, and rewrite the narrative you’ve been handed. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or unsure of your next step, this book offers the tools and mindset to change your trajectory—starting now.

In this book, you’ll learn how to:

• Identify and act on high-impact opportunities
• Build resilience when life doesn’t go as planned
• Develop a mindset for long-term growth and reinvention
• Turn local roots into global reach
• Redefine what success means for you

Whether you’re chasing financial freedom, launching a business, or ready to make your mark, The Lion Beneath the Fade is your real-world guide to moving forward with purpose.

Drawing from her extensive executive search and career coaching experience, in Qualified Isn't Enough Gina Riley presents her Career Velocity™ system, proven to transform how senior leaders navigate career transitions. Unlike traditional job search advice, this comprehensive guide provides insider expertise from top recruiters and career professionals, combined with practical exercises and real-world examples that make every concept immediately actionable.

Through Career Velocity, executives and ambitious professionals learn to craft compelling leadership narratives, build strategic networks, and position themselves as industry thought leaders. Riley's unique approach helps readers access the hidden job market where many executive roles are filled, moving beyond resume tweaks and online applications to become the clear choice for leadership positions.

Qualified Isn’t Enough delivers concrete strategies for mastering high-stakes interviews, developing executive presence, and creating opportunities rather than waiting to be discovered. Featuring success stories from executives who have used these frameworks to land significant roles, this book equips readers with the tools to stand out in an increasingly competitive leadership talent pool. Whether targeting a C-suite position or building momentum for future advancement, this essential guide provides the strategic road map for becoming an invaluable, must-have candidate. Riley's insider perspective and systematic approach ensure readers can confidently navigate every aspect of their executive career transition, from initial preparation through final offer negotiation.

In A New View of Retirement, financial advisor James F. Locke introduces a revolutionary yet simple approach to retirement planning that challenges conventional wisdom. While most financial advice focuses on growing assets as large as possible, Locke reveals why this strategy—which works well during your accumulation years—can backfire dramatically in retirement.

At the heart of Locke's philosophy is a deceptively simple equation: TR = I + G (Total Return = Income + Growth). During your working years, total return is what matters most. But as you approach retirement, the source of that return becomes critical. By prioritizing reliable income (I) over unpredictable growth (G), you can create a renewable resource that provides steady cash flow regardless of market conditions.

Through clear explanations and compelling case studies, Locke demonstrates how investors who continue to focus primarily on growth in retirement may be forced to sell assets during market downturns—a strategy he calls "cannibalizing your principal." In contrast, those who restructure their portfolios to generate sufficient interest and dividends can weather market volatility while maintaining their principal intact.

The book offers practical guidance on:

• Implementing the income-first approach using various investment tools
• Selecting the right annuities (and avoiding the wrong ones)
• Optimizing Social Security benefits based on your unique situation
• Using Roth conversions strategically to manage your tax burden
• Navigating required minimum distributions without depleting your savings
• Creating an effective estate plan that protects your legacy
• Finding a fiduciary advisor who specializes in retirement income

Whether you're ten years from retirement or already enjoying your golden years, Locke's approach provides a framework for transforming retirement anxiety into confidence. By shifting your focus from accumulating the largest possible nest egg to generating reliable income, you can ensure your money lasts longer than you do—allowing you to truly live the retirement of your dreams.

A New View of Retirement isn't just about making your money last; it's about making your retirement the best years of your life.

For readers navigating grief, spiritual seekers questioning the nature of love and the afterlife, or anyone who’s ever whispered I miss you into the void—this book will speak to you.

When Kathryn Henry lost her wife Lisa to a rare, aggressive cancer, she was thrust into a profound sense of loss that threatened to consume her. What followed was not simply mourning, it was spiritual reckoning. A Dime to Say I Love You is a searingly honest memoir of love and loss, and a shared journey of spiritual excavation and growth. With unflinching vulnerability and hard-won clarity, Henry invites readers into the sacred space of their journey—and the unexpected transformation that came along the way.

This is not your typical memoir. Grounded in the raw reality of terminal illness and deeply personal moments of love and caring, Henry writes with a voice forged by trauma, resilience, and deep spiritual inquiry. The story unfolds against a backdrop of shared adventures, from renovating homes to hiking in Japan, where even the smallest discoveries became reminders of Lisa's enduring presence. Along the way, dimes appear—small silver tokens that become metaphysical breadcrumbs, pointing the way toward connection beyond death.

A Dime to Say I Love You is a moving testament to the enduring power of love and a reminder that even in the darkness of grief, light can be found. It is a book for anyone seeking comfort, inspiration, or a deeper connection to their own journey.

Blending memoir with meditative practice, Henry’s story is both intimate and expansive. Each chapter includes introspective prompts that invite the reader to reflect, breathe, and listen to their own inner wisdom.

For fans of Cheryl Strayed, Joan Didion, and Thich Nhat Hanh, A Dime to Say I Love You offers not answers, but resonance—a reminder that pain is not the opposite of love, but its echo.

How do we fix a healthcare system that’s too complex, costly, and often unequal? In The Center of the Star, Judith Kunisch offers a groundbreaking perspective on reform, introducing a practical framework that makes sense of healthcare’s tangled web of consumers, providers, payers, policymakers, and the health industrial complex.

Drawing from decades of leadership in healthcare strategy and operations, Kunisch reveals the interdependencies that drive systemic challenges and opportunities for improvement. With a systems thinking approach, she unpacks the “Hidden Triple Aim” of power, control, and money, showing how these forces shape outcomes and costs. Her insights empower readers to rethink how we collaborate across sectors to drive meaningful, sustainable change.

This book is an essential resource for healthcare professionals, policymakers, students, and anyone passionate about creating a fairer, more efficient system. From understanding the nuances of healthcare economics to identifying actionable strategies for reform, The Center of the Star provides the clarity and tools needed to navigate complexity and spark innovation.

Whether you’re working within the system or advocating for change from the outside, this guide will inspire and equip you to play a pivotal role in reshaping the future of US healthcare.

What if a simple act of kindness could change a life forever?

In Earth Angels, Sandy Lundy shares a heartfelt exploration of compassion’s transformative power, inspired by her journey through unimaginable loss. After her eleven-year-old son, Shane, died by suicide following relentless bullying, Sandy made a conscious choice to channel her pain into a mission of hope and action.

This moving book celebrates the quiet strength of everyday heroes—Earth Angels—who inspire change through small acts of kindness. Lundy blends deeply personal reflections with real-world stories to show how even the simplest gestures can ripple outward, touching countless lives. With insights into the impact of bullying, the healing power of community, and the importance of empathy, Earth Angels challenges readers to make compassion a daily practice. But compassion, kindness, and integrity are not just character traits; they are actions—choices we must consciously make every day. Whether it’s a high-five, a word of encouragement, or standing up to cruelty, these small acts have the power to transform lives in ways we may never fully realize.

For anyone searching for hope in times of grief, inspiration to uplift others, or guidance in building a kinder world, Earth Angels is a powerful reminder that extraordinary change begins with ordinary actions. This book is a tribute to those who lead with integrity and a call to action for anyone ready to make a difference.

Believer, Bulldog, Coach by Steve Smithwick is an inspiring guide to achieving success without sacrificing your principles. As the founder of Master Wall, Inc., Steve shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to building a multimillion-dollar business rooted in faith, perseverance, and integrity.

With a blend of personal stories and practical advice, Steve invites readers to see the power of resilience in the face of adversity. From navigating financial uncertainty to leading with a servant’s heart, he demonstrates how values-driven leadership can create meaningful, lasting impact in both business and life. Through lessons learned from decades of challenges and triumphs, he offers actionable strategies for building strong relationships, overcoming setbacks, and staying true to your purpose.

This book speaks to entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone seeking inspiration to persevere through life’s obstacles. Whether you’re at a crossroads or simply looking to lead with greater conviction, Believer, Bulldog, Coach delivers the encouragement and tools to help you succeed.

For those who believe in faith-driven growth and unshakable determination, this book is a testament to what’s possible when you never give up.

In 1980, Graham Broyd did something outrageous—he sold his scholarship ticket to Washington, DC, bought a one-way flight to Los Angeles, and set off to hitchhike across America. Armed with a red backpack, a surfboard, and a knack for finding himself in both incredible and ridiculous situations, he bummed rides, crashed on beaches, and stumbled into experiences that would shape him forever. From rolling the dice in Vegas to interviewing senators in Congress, from the open roads of the West to the neon chaos of New York City, every mile brought a new story.

Forty years later, Graham returns to retrace his steps, revisiting the landscapes, people, and memories that defined his youth. What has changed? What remains? And how does time shift our understanding of the roads we once traveled?

Backpack, Jacket, Surfboard is a raw and humorous adventure memoir, a time capsule of 1980s America, and an unfiltered reflection on risk, nostalgia, and the unexpected turns that shape a life. It’s for anyone who has ever dreamed of throwing away the map, saying yes to the unknown, or looking back at a wild decision and thinking, “I’d do it all over again.”

For fans of Bill Bryson, Paul Theroux, and anyone who knows that the best stories come from the roads we didn’t plan to take.

Jim Decker’s gentle storytelling empowers the reader to embrace a greater challenge, as healthcare is at a point of no return in America.

Written for corporate leaders in every field, Jim calmly offers the basics of compassion and servant leadership as a better way. His non-healthcare friends say that the pressures he has experienced in his forty-seven year career are significantly more intense than those in the typical corporate world. Considering the notion “that which does not kill me, only makes me stronger,” he tells the story of his journey.

Immersed in healthcare for five decades, Jim is hearing more frequent complaints from friends and neighbors about how difficult it is to navigate the healthcare maze. Everything from understanding the health insurance quagmire and watching healthcare costs continue to rise, to the impersonal feeling of just being a “number” and being shuffled through the system in assembly line fashion.

Something is wrong.

And the problem, Jim suggests, is that these well-meaning leaders may not realize the damage of an authoritarian style of leadership. Talk to nurses. Talk to long-term employees. They are not happy. They are unfulfilled. Company loyalty is gone.

Exercising good “judgment in administration” is a trait that all good leaders should possess. But Jim asks if that is always the case. He fears that some of the problems the US healthcare system is experiencing today result from poor judgment by key decision-makers.

Me too, he notes. He has been in pressure-filled situations where he felt no escape from brutal management decisions. “Twenty-twenty hindsight would suggest that I should have handled certain situations differently. Hopefully, I learned from those experiences.”

Jim seeks to get the attention of Board leadership as well. The local business leaders serving on boards across America need to ask themselves the same questions. They make decisions without regard to their employee morale and failing loyalty, the vast majority of which have lost respect for their company leadership.

It is time for those in leadership positions to change course before we reach the point of no return. A different focus might be the best remedy for what ails us. Could a healthy dose of compassion, servant leadership, and better judgment be just what the doctor has ordered?

Jim Decker adds that the price we are paying is impacting the healthcare quality in America.

From Tailspin to Tailwind: Leadership Lessons for Turning Crisis into Clarity offers a compelling blueprint for leaders navigating the turbulence of organizational failure. Inside, Buddy Teaster, President & CEO of Soles4Souls, recounts the nonprofit’s dramatic transformation from a crisis-stricken entity to a global powerhouse in social enterprise. Combining personal anecdotes, leadership insights, and actionable strategies, Teaster reveals how transparency, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking can turn adversity into opportunity.

Discover how Soles4Souls repurposed more than 107 million pairs of shoes and pieces of clothing into vehicles for economic empowerment, raising household incomes globally and reducing landfill waste. Through the lens of resilience and shared leadership, the book delves into the hard-earned lessons learned during a decade of reinvention, from tackling financial mismanagement to restoring public trust.

Packed with real-world examples and contributions from key players, From Tailspin to Tailwind is both an inspiring narrative and a practical guide for executives, entrepreneurs, and changemakers seeking sustainable growth in challenging times. Whether you're steering through reputational crises, leadership gaps, or operational chaos, this book offers valuable waypoints for navigating your own path to clarity and success.

The Courage to Continue: A Family’s Legacy of Resilience and Global Enterprise offers an inspiring account of survival, determination, and legacy building. Itzhak Fisher, born to Holocaust survivors, shares the story of his family’s ability to rebuild after immense trauma and create an enduring impact across generations. The book celebrates the values of perseverance, family loyalty, and generosity, which Fisher and his wife, Ruth, carry forward.

Fisher’s journey spans continents, from his upbringing in Israel, where he served in the Israeli Navy, to his influential business career in the United States. As cofounder of RSL Communications and a partner of Ronald Lauder, Fisher’s ventures in telecommunications and venture capital reflect creativity and grit. Beyond business, his work in Rwanda showcases a commitment to fostering economic development, wildlife conservation, and reconciliation in communities recovering from genocide.

Through heartfelt family memories, humorous anecdotes, and reflections on balancing family, cultural heritage, and professional ambition, Fisher paints an intimate and inspiring portrait of life’s challenges and rewards. This compelling memoir honors the sacrifices of past generations while offering a vision of hope and resilience for the future.

Perfect for readers of memoirs, family sagas, and stories of perseverance, The Courage to Continue is a testament to the enduring power of legacy and family.

Leading with Trust delivers a powerful framework for building exceptional leadership skills through the cultivation of trust. Drawing from extensive research and real-world case studies, Emil Everett presents the 12 Elements of Trust—essential character traits and management skills that drive peak performance in any business environment.

This practical guide helps readers navigate both traditional business challenges and VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) conditions through proven strategies and interactive self-assessment tools. Everett combines insights from industry giants like Starbucks, Apple, and Ford with academic research from Harvard Business Review and other respected sources to create a comprehensive approach to trust-based leadership.

Readers will learn to:

• Build credibility through consistent, competent leadership
• Foster innovation and strategic thinking
• Develop emotional intelligence and communication skills
• Create accountability systems that drive results
• Navigate change while maintaining team trust

Featuring Challenge Questions throughout, this book transforms theoretical concepts into actionable strategies for immediate implementation. Perfect for both emerging and experienced leaders seeking to enhance their effectiveness and build high-performing teams.

“An inspiring and practical system for operating conscious businesses while being a conscious leader.” – Dr. Deepak Chopra, MD

SuperLoop: How Understanding Beliefs, Biology, and Behavior Creates a Business that Works for Every ONE is a transformative road map that revolutionizes how we approach work, leadership, and personal growth. Drawing from over four decades of experience and founding and operating five multimillion-dollar businesses, Susan Leger Ferraro presents a groundbreaking methodology that bridges the gap between self-awareness and organizational success.

At the heart of this book is the SuperLoop concept—a self-reinforcing cycle of beliefs, biology, and behavior that shapes our reality as well as our brain. Susan demonstrates how understanding and mastering this cycle can lead to profound changes in both individual performance and organizational success.

Readers will discover powerful tools and practices, including:

• FeedForward: A revolutionary approach to feedback that promotes growth and collaboration
• Clearing Conversations: Techniques for addressing conflicts and misalignments with clarity and empathy
• The Pathmaker role: A new paradigm for employee development and support

Through compelling case studies led by Susan and her team and operational practices, Susan illustrates how these methods have transformed companies across various industries, from tech giants to healthcare providers.

SuperLoop challenges traditional notions of workplace dynamics, advocating for a human-centric approach that values the whole person. It offers strategies for creating psychologically safe environments, fostering authentic communication, and building cultures of accountability, both self accountability and peer to peer accountability as well as creative innovations.

This book is not just for CEOs and HR professionals; it's for all of us looking to maximize potential and create meaningful change in and out of the workplace. Susan’s insights on perception, responsibility, and cultural transformation provide a roadmap for navigating the complexities of modern work environments.

Whether you're leading a team, starting a business, or seeking personal growth, SuperLoop offers the tools to turn consciousness into action, unlocking unprecedented levels of human potential and organizational performance.

In Unfiltered and Unapologetic, renowned leadership coach Judy McCutcheon shares her deeply personal journey of healing and self-discovery. Drawing from her experiences as a Caribbean business leader and certified leadership coach, McCutcheon offers wisdom on building self-worth, setting boundaries, and creating success on your own terms.

The book weaves intimate stories with actionable advice on everything from relationships and career to money management and self-acceptance. McCutcheon’s voice is both nurturing and direct as she guides readers to shed limiting beliefs and embrace their authentic selves. Each chapter includes reflection prompts (“A Conversation with Yourself”) that help readers apply the lessons to their own lives.

Perfect for women who are ready to stop apologizing for their ambition and start living life on their own terms, this book speaks especially to those navigating personal transformation, relationship challenges, or major life transitions.

“An inspiring and practical system for operating conscious businesses while being a conscious leader.” – Dr. Deepak Chopra, MD

SuperLoop: How Understanding Beliefs, Biology, and Behavior Creates a Business that Works for Every ONE is a transformative road map that revolutionizes how we approach work, leadership, and personal growth. Drawing from over four decades of experience and founding and operating five multimillion-dollar businesses, Susan Leger Ferraro presents a groundbreaking methodology that bridges the gap between self-awareness and organizational success.

At the heart of this book is the SuperLoop concept—a self-reinforcing cycle of beliefs, biology, and behavior that shapes our reality as well as our brain. Susan demonstrates how understanding and mastering this cycle can lead to profound changes in both individual performance and organizational success.

Readers will discover powerful tools and practices, including:

• FeedForward: A revolutionary approach to feedback that promotes growth and collaboration
• Clearing Conversations: Techniques for addressing conflicts and misalignments with clarity and empathy
• The Pathmaker role: A new paradigm for employee development and support

Through compelling case studies led by Susan and her team and operational practices, Susan illustrates how these methods have transformed companies across various industries, from tech giants to healthcare providers.

SuperLoop challenges traditional notions of workplace dynamics, advocating for a human-centric approach that values the whole person. It offers strategies for creating psychologically safe environments, fostering authentic communication, and building cultures of accountability, both self accountability and peer to peer accountability as well as creative innovations.

This book is not just for CEOs and HR professionals; it's for all of us looking to maximize potential and create meaningful change in and out of the workplace. Susan’s insights on perception, responsibility, and cultural transformation provide a roadmap for navigating the complexities of modern work environments.

Whether you're leading a team, starting a business, or seeking personal growth, SuperLoop offers the tools to turn consciousness into action, unlocking unprecedented levels of human potential and organizational performance.

If you care about your spouse and family, If you have ever experienced stress about market losses, If having a safe, secure, predictable income stream during retirement is important,

If you don’t have a plan for the high cost of a nursing home or catastrophic illness, Read This Book.

LIFE IS FULL OF CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES. CHOOSE WISELY AND WITH NO REGRETS!

Taking Chances, Making Choices is the honest, humble, and sometimes raucous tale of Kathy Stone’s evolution from an overly serious, risk-averse, independent young woman to an entrepreneur, business leader, thrill-seeker, wife, mother, and friend who dares to not only dream big, but to make those dreams a reality.

Raised in a small South Texas town, the Southern Baptist Church, and a conservative family, Kathy Stone was taught to always do what was right and proper, to follow the rules, and never cause a scene. Kathy’s courage to open herself to taking risks, to being silly even when others are watching, to understanding that we must accept the consequences of our choices—so choose wisely!—set her on an adventurous path of raising three boys, building a multi-million-dollar business with her husband, finding friends in unexpected places, traveling the world, finding an unparalleled freedom in skydiving, and helping others more than she ever imagined possible. All while holding tight to her personal values and letting her faith lead the way. And in Decide to Dream, she shows you how you, too, can live the life you’ve always dreamed of.

The Last Business Book You'll Ever Read!

Lack of clarity, accountability, and authority can impact your business in so many ways and the way you work might help you realize the strategy, or get in the way of it. Do you even know what the strategy really is, and how to get there? All of this confusion can be traced to a lack of managerial leadership: the art of managing managers.

Julian Chapman addresses and cures the root causes of the pain we feel in organizations and creates great places to work. Under his leadership and counsel, companies of all sizes and across many sectors have unleashed the potential of their organizations.

This pragmatic approach pulls no punches and shows you the ongoing path to a workplace where employees at all levels have clarity of role, purpose, accountabilities and authorities. It introduces the power of the Enlightened Leader and the Engaged Manager who confidently and continuously build their teams with an approach of authenticity, transformation and servitude.

Chart your course and explore the system. The Managerial Leadership Journey shows you that a Great Place to work is not just possible, it’s in your hands.

Essays on Governance is a practical, easy to read book featuring a series of thirty-six (36) essays on the strategic essence, philosophy, best practices and legal aspects of leadership and governance. At a time when our faith and confidence in our nation’s political and business leaders has reached historic lows, now is the time to reconnect with what it really means to lead and govern properly.

Essays On Governance features a collection of thoughts and insights for today’s leaders and board members of companies both large and small, public and private, as well as boards of non-profits and NGO’s and universities as well as from global government and political leaders. The book also features guest essays from selective thought leaders in the areas of governance, leadership, innovation, and risk management.

• Guest Essay: The Role of the Governance Lawyer (Lizanne Thomas, Jones Day – Atlanta)
• Guest Essay: Nine (9) Critical Questions A Board Must Ask In Connection With A Crisis or Regulatory Investigation (Henry Klehm, Jones Day, NY and Joan McKown, Jones Day, Washington, D.C)
• Guest Essay: Corporate Communications: Challenges and Opportunities In A Changing World (Dave Groobert, U.S. General Manager, Environics Communications)
• Guest Essay: Corporate Security, (Robert Dodge and Bruce Wimmer, Pinkerton Global Consulting and Investigations)
• Guest Essay. Information Systems and the Chief Information Officer (CIO) (By Neil Evans, (former CIO) Microsoft and Pete O’Dell, Swan Island Networks)
• Guest Essay: Corporate Boards And Understanding The CFO A Financial Lens, the CEO’s Conscience, and Gateway to Fiscal Understanding (Frank J. Walker, Baker Tilly)
• Guest Essay: The Critical Importance of Evaluating and Testing Employees (Bud Haney, CEO, Profiles International, Inc.)
• Guest Essay: Healthy Governance How to Build Healthy, Highly Effective Boards (Dr. Robert Rosen, CEO, Healthy Companies International)
• Guest Essay: Corporate Innovation: Measuring Readiness and Results (Dr. Donald Kuratko, Director JCEI)
• Guest Essay: Corporate Social Responsibility: From Being Best in the World to Being Best for the World, (Mrim Boutla, CEO, More Than Money)
• Guest Essay: The “Innovention” of Global Governance Models, (Jack Hughes – Principal, PHOENIX Financial & Advisory Services, LLC)
• Guest Essay: The Six Gut-Wrenching Questions Every Non-Profit Board Must Ask (Mario Morino, Chairman, Venture Philanthropy Partners)
• Guest Essay: The Essence of Entrepreneurial Leadership (Verne Harnish, Chairman, Gazelles International)
• Guest Essay: Turning The Tables: The SCALE Guide To Selecting The Right Board Members (Marissa Levin, CEO, Information Experts)
• Guest Essay: Looking Towards the Future: The Business Case for Effective Corporate Governance (John Sullivan, Executive Director, Center for International Private Enterprises (CIPE))

What makes some companies truly unmistakable? In Right-Brain Justified, leadership experts Mike Novakoski and Rob Dwortz reveal it's not just about processes and profits—it's about people. Drawing from neuroscience and decades of organizational transformation experience, they present a revolutionary approach to leadership that bridges the gap between analytical business needs and human connection.

The authors introduce their brain science-backed methodology for helping leaders "toggle right"—accessing both logical and emotional intelligence to create extraordinary workplaces. Through their manager upskilling platform uMap™ and the Become Unmistakable (BU) approach, they demonstrate how vulnerability, authenticity, and psychological safety unlock human potential and drive measurable business results.

Filled with compelling case studies from companies across industries, practical frameworks, and actionable insights, this book shows leaders how to:

• Create cultures where employees bring their whole selves to work
• Transform managers into skilled relationship builders
• Scale and sustain meaningful connection throughout organizations
• Drive engagement, retention, and bottom-line results through formalized care

Whether you're leading a startup or an established enterprise, Right-Brain Justified provides the blueprint for building an unmistakable company culture that doesn't just survive but thrives through the power of human connection.

Bone Voyage: Following One Surgeon on the Journey of a Lifetime reveals the inspiring life of Dr. Mark Klaassen, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon whose commitment to healing and compassion has transformed countless lives. Born to missionary parents in Colombia and later practicing in Indiana, Dr. Klaassen combines expertise, faith, and a deep dedication to restoring mobility and hope for his patients. In this memoir, readers will encounter unforgettable patient stories, including that of an Amish farmer who returned to full mobility after surgery and a young girl with brittle bone disease who defied all odds.

Across decades of complex surgeries and medical innovations, Dr. Klaassen reflects on his passion for helping others, his belief in the power of faith, and the joy he finds in educating future surgeons. His work takes him from local communities to global conferences, from performing pioneering joint replacements to serving as a mentor and advisor in the field of orthopedic surgery.

Through every story, Bone Voyage offers more than just medical insight; it provides a powerful reminder of the impact of faith, perseverance, and purpose. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of medicine, family, and personal mission, and it will resonate deeply with readers who seek a life of meaning and service.

In Unvendor: Innovate Healthcare with a Diverse IT Stack, Dr. Harm Scherpbier challenges the healthcare industry’s reliance on single-vendor IT systems. While single-vendor solutions offer ease of maintenance, they often stifle innovation, hinder agility, and result in costly monopolies. In this timely and thought-provoking book, Dr. Scherpbier argues for a return to diversity in healthcare IT—a “best-of-breed” approach that integrates advanced technologies from multiple vendors to power a more dynamic, competitive, and resilient healthcare ecosystem.

Drawing on decades of experience as a health IT strategist, physician, and CMIO, Dr. Scherpbier explores the history of healthcare IT dominance, its limitations, and the pressing need for change. He outlines actionable steps for organizations to embrace modular, interoperable technologies, enabling faster adoption of AI, machine learning, and patient-centric tools.

Unvendor is a call to action for healthcare leaders—CIOs, CMIOs, CEOs, and CFOs—to create flexible, future-ready IT environments that improve care delivery, clinician satisfaction, and organizational efficiency. Practical, insightful, and forward-looking, this book provides the framework to transform healthcare IT, ensuring organizations can adapt to a rapidly evolving landscape.

In Hers for the Taking, Tracey Newell, a seasoned tech industry executive, offers a compelling roadmap for women aspiring to reach the highest echelons of corporate leadership. A seven time board member and former Fortune 500 executive, Tracey will guide and empower the reader to have the courage to dream big, using strategies to chart a path forward, with hands-on exercises to bring the process to life. Tracey’s thirty-plus years of experience as a tech leader, mentor, and executive coach will inspire the reader to say “yes” to a more fulfilling and influential path than you could have ever imagined.

Tracey addresses critical issues such as work-life balance, impostor syndrome, and gender bias with refreshing candor and hard-won wisdom. She provides strategies for building confidence, developing a powerful personal brand, and navigating the complex dynamics of corporate culture.

Readers will find actionable advice on crucial leadership skills, including:

• Creating a long-term strategy to land in the C-Suite or beyond
• Developing executive presence and commanding respect in the boardroom
• Building and leading high-performing teams
• Mastering the art of influence and negotiation
• Creating a network of mentors and sponsors to accelerate your success

What sets Hers for the Taking apart is Tracey's holistic approach to success, with an emphasis on the greatness within all of us. She draws attention to the importance of aligning professional ambitions with personal values and a sense of higher purpose. The book includes exercises and reflection prompts that encourage readers to define their own North Star for success and then to chart a course to achieve it.

Tracey's narrative is peppered with personal stories. She also includes case studies featuring many transformational women who created their paths to the C-Suite and beyond, providing real-world advice and inspiration. Lastly, Tracey offers valuable insights on transitioning to board roles and leaving a lasting legacy.

Whether you're a recent graduate beginning your career journey, a mid-level manager looking to break through to the next level, or a seasoned executive aiming for the C-suite, Hers for the Taking provides the tools and motivation to shatter glass ceilings and claim your seat at the table. Tracey's message is clear: with the right mindset, skills, and support, there's no limit to what women can achieve in the business world. Your choices today have the power to build a legacy for the women leaders of tomorrow. Are you ready for the journey of your life?

Most of us don’t play to win in life—we play not to lose. So argues Pasha Esfandiary, who rose from humble, unhappy origins to found a wildly successful company and achieve happiness using techniques he learned playing high-stakes poker.

In this riveting narrative—part memoir, part personal development guide—he shares the secrets and strategies top poker players use to make optimal decisions under intense pressure. In colorful language, Esfandiary demonstrates how poker pros control emotion, read people, leverage money, and weigh risk versus reward. His clear, practical steps for applying these and other techniques to living allow readers to establish and meet goals with the determination of a poker champ. “Lifetime expected value,” the touchstone of top poker players, can be used to make better decisions on a daily basis, building our expertise and intuition.

Learn how to go all-in in every part of life, from business and investing to health and family, with such proven poker strategies. Using compelling examples from his storied poker career, Esfandiary shows readers how to get comfortable with risk, make better decisions, raise the stakes, and play to win.

YES, STUDENTS CAN LEARN AND SUCCEED IN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS! ELEVATE'S DETAILED CURRICULUM SHOWS YOU THE WAY.

All children are gifted, capable of learning, and capable of succeeding academically and socially. After-school program practitioners simply need to be equipped with the proper tools to facilitate their students' learning and success. ELEVATE: An After-School Enrichment Curriculum for Fostering Children's Academic, Social, and Emotional Resilience provides those tools, guiding educators through ELEVATE's comprehensive after-school curriculum built upon a rich legacy of cultural stories and solid, evidence-based academic research. In addition to a focus on cultivating academic resilience, the ELEVATE! lesson plans address students' social development, providing teachers a road map to engage children's feelings and teach them how to lift themselves and each other up.

If you have ever averted your eyes when walking past something for sale that you really wanted, knowing you could never afford it, you need this book. If you have ever had to decide which bill to pay because you couldn’t pay them all, you need this book. If you have ever looked at your bank account and wondered if you’ll ever have enough to achieve your dreams, you need this book.

I write this for the woman who has carried the weight, who has held things together, who has worked twice as hard for half as much and still wonders, Am I doing enough? Am I enough? Let me be clear: Yes. You are enough. You always have been. And when you finally see that—when you believe it deep in your bones—the world can’t help but reflect it back to you.

Most books will tell you to budget better, negotiate harder, climb the ladder faster. This one won’t. Because your success—your wealth—doesn’t come from working more or chasing opportunities. It comes from recognizing your worth and standing in it, unapologetically. For too long, we’ve been taught that empowerment means learning to play the game the way men do. But that’s a lie. Real power comes when you stop proving, stop striving, and start trusting in the value you already bring. When you stop shrinking, the world expands to meet you.

So no more waiting. No more second-guessing. No more handing over your power and hoping it is returned to you. It is time to gather yourself, stand tall, and claim what has always been yours.

Let’s walk together and rewrite the story—not by doing more, but by being more. By believing more. By finally seeing yourself as the unstoppable, extraordinary woman you already are.

This book is a great kick in the pants to get you thinking and motivated to achieve your goals professionally and personally. It has helped countless orthodontists not only re-engage with existing goals, but also create new ones based on the concepts inside the book. Doctors love how the book is broken down into daily snippets that are manageable and weekly themes to keep readers on track without being overwhelmed. Even if you've read other books by Dr. Burleson, this one is unique because it covers a wide range of topics that can be implemented immediately.

In Hers for the Taking, Tracey Newell, a seasoned tech industry executive, offers a compelling roadmap for women aspiring to reach the highest echelons of corporate leadership. A seven time board member and former Fortune 500 executive, Tracey will guide and empower the reader to have the courage to dream big, using strategies to chart a path forward, with hands-on exercises to bring the process to life. Tracey’s thirty-plus years of experience as a tech leader, mentor, and executive coach will inspire the reader to say “yes” to a more fulfilling and influential path than you could have ever imagined.

Tracey addresses critical issues such as work-life balance, impostor syndrome, and gender bias with refreshing candor and hard-won wisdom. She provides strategies for building confidence, developing a powerful personal brand, and navigating the complex dynamics of corporate culture.

Readers will find actionable advice on crucial leadership skills, including:

• Creating a long-term strategy to land in the C-Suite or beyond
• Developing executive presence and commanding respect in the boardroom
• Building and leading high-performing teams
• Mastering the art of influence and negotiation
• Creating a network of mentors and sponsors to accelerate your success

What sets Hers for the Taking apart is Tracey's holistic approach to success, with an emphasis on the greatness within all of us. She draws attention to the importance of aligning professional ambitions with personal values and a sense of higher purpose. The book includes exercises and reflection prompts that encourage readers to define their own North Star for success and then to chart a course to achieve it.

Tracey's narrative is peppered with personal stories. She also includes case studies featuring many transformational women who created their paths to the C-Suite and beyond, providing real-world advice and inspiration. Lastly, Tracey offers valuable insights on transitioning to board roles and leaving a lasting legacy.

Whether you're a recent graduate beginning your career journey, a mid-level manager looking to break through to the next level, or a seasoned executive aiming for the C-suite, Hers for the Taking provides the tools and motivation to shatter glass ceilings and claim your seat at the table. Tracey's message is clear: with the right mindset, skills, and support, there's no limit to what women can achieve in the business world. Your choices today have the power to build a legacy for the women leaders of tomorrow. Are you ready for the journey of your life?

It’s Not What You’re Thinking by Dr. Rick van Pelt addresses the deep-rooted crises in healthcare—escalating costs, persistent safety issues, and the overwhelming burnout of caregivers. In this groundbreaking work, van Pelt introduces "Precision Problem Solving," a fresh, no-hypothesis approach that reveals how entrenched problem-solving methods have failed to transform the healthcare landscape. His methodology rejects conventional thinking and instead focuses on addressing conflict to create safe learning conditions, objective observation, and sustained solutions through comprehensive understanding of core functional problems.

With over thirty years of clinical experience, van Pelt outlines practical solutions for navigating the chaotic intricacies of healthcare. For example, he discusses how misaligned approaches to patient safety have hindered progress and why fragmented management systems continue to exacerbate burnout. He also explores the importance of interprofessional collaboration, offering insights into how healthcare systems can foster empowerment and ownership by eliminating conflict and focusing on comprehensive understanding.

This book offers a much-needed alternative for healthcare leaders, professionals, and administrators seeking to enact lasting, transformative change. It provides a methodology along with tools designed for practical implementation in complex environments where the stakes are high. It’s Not What You’re Thinking is essential reading for anyone ready to challenge the status quo and build a more reliable, sustainable system.

Stop Eating Yourself Sick. Take Control Of Your Health.

The United States will not be able to afford metabolic syndrome, a combination of disorders including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, elevated cholesterol and fatty liver—all of this is caused by poor eating habits. This could be a potentially fatal epidemic if not controlled, and most importantly, it can significantly impact the health of your children. If present trends continue, an American has a 57 percent chance of being obese at the age of thirty-five.

So, what’s the solution?

Joseph S. Galati, MD, has decades of experience researching and studying the effects of poor eating habits. After witnessing so many patients with metabolic syndrome, he wrote Eating Yourself Sick: How to Stop Obesity, Fatty Liver, and Diabetes from Killing You and Your Kids to raise awareness of the health issue that’s sweeping across the United States. In this book, you’ll learn:

• The symptoms and challenges of metabolic syndrome
• How family structure is critical to your physical well-being
• Different diets and food choices that can prevent and treat diseases
• The importance of exercise in the face of metabolic syndrome

Now is a time to take charge of your well-being, whether you’re maintaining good health, or striving to achieve it. Dr. Galati seeks to give you the knowledge you need to defeat metabolic syndrome, and live a happy, healthy life.

Overcome Life’s Obstacles and Find Strength in Adversity

We all face obstacles. Whether physical, spiritual, emotional, or financial, we are all working to overcome a roadblock ahead of us. When Shay Eskew’s roadblock—a splash of gasoline and a lit match that set his body ablaze—came at eight years old, he had the choice to either succumb to his injuries or to rise above them. In What the Fire Ignited: How Life’s Worst Helped Me Achieve My Best, Shay shares the trials and tribulations he was forced to face while recovering from his burns and reclaiming his life as an athlete. Despite being told to give up on sports, Shay was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (Medal of Courage), ran a marathon on seven continents in seven days, and competed in over fifty IRONMAN triathlons on six continents. By sharing his story, Shay hopes to help those struggling to realize the greatest tragedies are often our greatest blessings if we have the faith to stay the course. We are all facing something; we all have the odds stacked against us in some way. In What the Fire Ignited, readers should take comfort in knowing others have been there and not only survived, but thrived.

The Unstoppable Shero is a powerful guide for women ready to rise above societal barriers and claim their rightful place as leaders. Drawing from her own experiences in male-dominated industries, Dr. Barbara Walker-Green delivers a compelling mix of personal anecdotes, social theory, and practical strategies. She shares how breaking glass ceilings is not only achievable but essential for women striving to reach their full potential.

From confronting self-doubt to navigating the complexities of Social Role Theory and Role Congruity Theory, Dr. Walker-Green illuminates how societal forces often push women into limiting roles. She tells stories of women who have thrived despite these constraints, like those who climbed the ranks in corporate America while defying Glass Cliff Theory, which predicts women will fail when put into high-stakes leadership roles. With practical tools and real-world strategies, this book empowers women to confront and dismantle these invisible barriers.

The Unstoppable Shero equips readers with the confidence to pursue leadership in male-dominated fields, redefine gender equality at work, and embrace authentic leadership. Whether you're an entrepreneur or aiming for a promotion, this book is your key to thriving in a world resistant to your success—and lifting other women along the way.

In Property Management Excellence, Anthony A. Luna first shares the inspiring story of his journey from growing up in the Harbor area of Los Angeles to becoming the CEO of Coastline Equity in his thirties and immersing himself in the field of property management and real-estate investing. More than just a guide to managing real estate, this book offers a powerful blueprint for building a business grounded in integrity and values-based management principles.

With a focus on integrity, transparency, and community, Luna reveals the principles that have driven his success and the growth of Coastline Equity. From learning valuable lessons in his youth and early career at the Boys and Girls Clubs to managing multimillion-dollar properties, Luna emphasizes the importance of empathy, communication, and an owner mindset in achieving excellence. He also remains committed to the communities where he lives and works and understands the value of leaving a legacy.

Discover how these key values can transform the way you approach real estate investing:

• Listening and Communication: Build strong relationships with your tenants and team by fostering trust and open dialogue.
• Ethics and Integrity in All We Do: Gain a reputation for fairness and honesty, and see how it leads to long-term success.
• Owner Mindset: Adopt a proactive, detail-oriented, and long-term vision.
• Quality of Life: Deliver stress-free property management and learn about Coastline Equity’s hierarchies of Quality of Life for tenants, investors, and property managers.
• Building a Legacy: Learn why real estate is the ultimate long-term investment and how your portfolio can benefit future generations.

In this book, Luna combines his real-world experience with timeless principles to help property owners, managers, and investors elevate their game. His commitment to ethical management practices ensures that not only do properties thrive—but so do the people and communities connected to them. He also addresses issues like tenants’ rights, fiduciary responsibility to clients, and affordable housing, as well as his commitment to philanthropy.

Whether you're just starting out in real estate or looking to take your property management skills to the next level, Property Management Excellence is the definitive guide to building a legacy with integrity, compassion, and profit.

Leadership is Personal: How Community and Culture Lead to Business Success by Brad Mahon is a transformative guide that redefines leadership for the modern era. Drawing from his extensive experience in higher education and the arts, Brad presents a compelling case for community-centric leadership that drives organizational success.

This book isn't just about theory—it's a practical roadmap filled with real-world examples and actionable insights. Brad takes readers on a journey through the essential elements of effective leadership, from self-discovery and value alignment to building thriving internal cultures and fostering external community connections.

Key themes explored in the book include:

1. The power of authentic leadership and how to develop your unique leadership voice
2. Strategies for cultivating a strong, values-driven organizational culture
3. Techniques for meaningful community engagement and building strategic partnerships
4. The importance of communication and celebration in motivating teams
5. How to hire for cultural fit and nurture talent within your organization

Brad’s approach goes beyond traditional leadership advice, emphasizing the personal nature of leadership and the ripple effect it can have on an entire organization and its surrounding community. He demonstrates how aligning personal values with organizational goals can enhance employee engagement, customer loyalty, and community partnerships.

Through engaging storytelling and practical exercises, readers will learn how to:

• Identify and leverage their core values as a leader
• Build and maintain trust with both internal and external stakeholders
• Create a culture of innovation and collaboration
• Navigate challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth
• Measure and celebrate success in ways that reinforce organizational values

Whether you're a seasoned executive, a new manager, or an aspiring leader, Leadership is Personal offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to make a lasting impact. Brad’s wisdom will inspire you to look beyond the bottom line and create an organization that not only succeeds financially but also positively influences its employees, customers, and community.

This book is an essential read for leaders who want to build organizations that are not just profitable, but also purposeful and deeply connected to the communities they serve. Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and equipped with the tools to lead with authenticity and drive sustainable success.

"This book is both inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny! I want to be the executive producer when it becomes a movie!" — Eli Manning

Sara Fay Egan has never lived a “by-the-book” kind of life. From orchestrating high-profile events to grappling with her daughter's life-threatening illness, she’s faced more twists and turns than most. In The Through Line, Sara Fay shares her deeply personal journey, blending raw emotion with the practical know-how she’s gained from years of balancing a successful career with family responsibilities.

With wit and wisdom, she explores the true secrets to resilience: showing up authentically, leaning into meaningful connections, and finding joy even when life feels completely off-script. This isn’t just a story of success and survival—it’s a heartfelt, laugh-out-loud guide to embracing life’s chaos and making the most of it.

Jam-packed with real-life stories, actionable insights, and moments that will make you smile, The Through Line is more than a book—it’s a wake-up call to live your life with purpose and joy, no matter what gets thrown your way. Whether you’re chasing career dreams, seeking balance with family, or just trying to enjoy the ride, this book will inspire you to embrace the unexpected and find fulfillment in the messiest of moments.

Warm, funny, and incredibly relatable, Sara Fay’s story is a must-read for anyone ready to stop waiting for “perfect” and start living a life of happiness, here and now.

David Scranton's Attract & Grow: The Financial Advisor's Bluepring for Attracting $50 Million in Annual Assets is a game-changing guide for financial advisors who want to stop the endless chase for clients and start effortlessly attracting them. By building on the famous AIDA strategy—Attention, Interest, Desire, Action—Scranton provides a clear roadmap for financial advisors to transform the way they do business and attract $50 million in new assets each year.

In this book, readers will learn how to differentiate their services, create a compelling brand, generate high-quality leads, and close deals with confidence. Packed with practical applications, real-world examples, and proven methods, Attract & Grow offers invaluable insights for advisors at any stage of their career. Whether you’re struggling to gain traction, feeling stuck in a cycle of chasing clients, or looking to scale your successful business, this book will equip you with the tools and strategies needed to achieve exponential growth and long-term success.

From Local to Global: Empower Your Growth with Digital Marketing by Dr. Bin Tang is an essential guide for small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to expand their reach beyond local markets and establish a global presence. Drawing from over two decades of experience in digital marketing, Dr. Tang offers a comprehensive roadmap for leveraging the power of the internet to transform small businesses into international success stories.

This book demystifies the complexities of digital marketing, providing readers with actionable strategies and insights to navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape. Dr. Tang covers crucial topics such as building a strong digital brand, mastering both paid and organic search techniques, optimizing conversion rates, and harnessing the potential of social media for global audiences.

What sets this book apart is its practical approach to implementing cutting-edge technologies. Dr. Tang guides readers through the integration of AI and emerging tech into their marketing strategies, ensuring businesses stay ahead of the curve. He emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making and provides tools for effective analysis and optimization of marketing efforts.

Throughout the book, readers will find real-world case studies and examples that illustrate how businesses have successfully transitioned from local to global operations. Dr. Tang addresses common challenges in international expansion, offering solutions for adapting to different cultural contexts while maintaining brand consistency.

From Local to Global is not just about theory; it's a hands-on guide that equips readers with the skills and knowledge to implement effective digital marketing campaigns, analyze their performance, and continuously refine their strategies for maximum impact.

Whether you're a small business owner looking to take your first steps into the global market or an entrepreneur seeking to optimize your existing digital presence, this book provides the roadmap for sustainable growth and success in the international digital marketplace. Dr. Tang's expertise and insights make this an invaluable resource for anyone ready to embrace the opportunities of global digital marketing.

The Audacity to Wonder by Mary Ann Cloyd is an inspiring memoir that reveals her personal and professional journey, including to prominent leadership positions as a partner at PwC, and the life chapters that followed after retiring from PwC. Overcoming significant personal and professional challenges, Mary Ann’s story is a testament to the power of persistence, resilience, and love. Raised by her grandparents, she navigated a male-dominated industry and a challenging family history with unwavering determination.

This book offers valuable lessons for anyone searching for their place in the world. Mary Ann shares profound insights for those in pursuit of a life well lived and building a meaningful legacy, fostering inclusivity, and leading with integrity. Her narrative blends personal reflection with professional wisdom, providing a unique perspective on transforming challenges into personal growth and opportunity.

The book is replete with stories of growing up different, coming from a broken home and raised by grandparents, her early career in Texas and journey to becoming a partner at a Big Six Accounting Firm and on to significant leadership positions at PwC, and her determination to thrive as she faced individuals without conscience. Each anecdote highlights the importance of resilience, gratitude, and compassion in achieving success.

The Audacity to Wonder is not just a memoir; it’s a beacon of inspiration and encouragement for those seeking to make a lasting impact in their personal and professional lives.

The New Rules of the Road: How to Navigate the Rapidly Changing Marketing Landscape by Dan Kahn is an essential guide for marketers, PR professionals, and business leaders navigating the complex and ever-evolving world of digital communication. Drawing from his extensive experience in the industry, Dan offers a comprehensive roadmap for success in modern PR and marketing.

This book takes readers on a journey through the transformation of PR and marketing, from traditional media relations to the current landscape dominated by social media, influencer partnerships, and direct-to-consumer engagement. Dan expertly blends historical context with cutting-edge strategies, providing readers with a deep understanding of how the industry has evolved and where it's headed.

Key topics covered include:

• The convergence of PR, marketing, and technology
• Leveraging social media and influencer relationships effectively
• Crafting compelling brand narratives in the digital age
• Implementing data-driven strategies for measuring and optimizing PR efforts
• Navigating crisis communication in real-time online environments
• Adapting to emerging technologies like AI and automation

What sets The New Rules of the Road apart is Dan’s practical approach. The book is filled with real-world case studies, from global brands to startups, illustrating how these principles can be applied across various industries and scales. Dan doesn't just theorize; he provides actionable insights and strategies that readers can implement immediately.

Whether you're a seasoned PR veteran looking to stay ahead of the curve, a marketing professional aiming to integrate your efforts more effectively, or a business owner seeking to understand the modern communication landscape, this book offers valuable insights. Dan’s writing style is accessible yet authoritative, making complex concepts easy to grasp and apply.

The New Rules of the Road is more than just a book—it's a toolkit for success in the digital age. It empowers readers to not only keep pace with the rapidly changing marketing landscape but to lead the way in innovation and effectiveness. For anyone looking to master the art of modern communication and drive real business results, this book is an indispensable resource.

The TIPS you need for the SUCCESS you WANT
Are you just getting started in your career? Do you need motivation and courage to overcome obstacles in your path? Look no further: this book is your blueprint for getting ahead in your career. Inside you’ll find the practical advice you need to guide you. Having advanced from receptionist to business owner in less than seven years, Nicole Smartt offers a goldmine of information to anyone wanting to become extraordinarily successful in their career. Read the book, defeat the odds, learn the lessons, and follow in the footsteps of a real-life success story.

Ancient Wisdom Meets Cutting-Edge Leadership

In The Tao of Leadership, renowned media ecologist Jack Myers reveals the key to thriving in an AI-driven business world. This groundbreaking book blends ancient Eastern philosophy with modern technological insights, offering a revolutionary approach to leadership in the digital age.

As artificial intelligence transforms industries, leaders must adapt to unprecedented challenges. How can organizations leverage AI’s potential while maintaining the irreplaceable human touch? With five decades of experience advising global corporations, Myers provides a visionary roadmap and ‘how-to’ guidance for leadership in the era of machine intelligence.

Key insights include:

• Implement the innovative FusionFlow Process to balance rapid innovation with organizational stability.
• Break down silos and foster a culture of continuous learning and adaptability.
• Navigate ethical challenges posed by AI and machine intelligence.
• Cultivate emotional intelligence and empathy in a tech-dominated world.
• Learn the qualities that define a Harmonious Leader and gain the management skills required as machine intelligence dominates organizational transformation.
• Apply the five core principles of Tao leadership: Harmony, Flexibility, Balance, Simplicity, and Integrity.

The Tao of Leadership is packed with practical strategies and real-world case studies, illustrating how forward-thinking companies and leaders are already staying ahead of the curve. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this book equips you with the tools to create resilient, innovative organizations and teams ready to thrive in 2050 and beyond.

Don’t just survive the AI revolution—thrive in it. Embrace The Tao of Leadership and unlock your organization’s full potential in the age of artificial intelligence.

"This is the book I wish I had earlier in my corporate career. Based on Lisa Wolfe’s extensive experience and sage insights, Inner Fire provides practical guidance for professionals seeking to avoid burnout and thrive in the corporate world."
— Kathryn W. Guarini, PhD, Former Chief Information Officer at IBM, Director at Regeneron, and Visiting Lecturer at Cornell Tech

Reignite Your Career Passion

In Inner Fire, Lisa Wolfe, a trailblazer with four decades of leadership experience in the tech industry, shares her hard-won wisdom on how to become a Spirit-Keeper—someone who has learned to nourish and protect her inner vitality and humanity in the face of workplace challenges. Through a combination of lived experience in the corporate world, personal anecdotes, and insights from other professionals who have maintained their spirits, Wolfe offers a practical guide for anyone at any stage of their career seeking to reignite their passion for work and maintain their vitality in the face of corporate burnout.

Each chapter delves into a unique lesson, combining personal stories, insights from other Spirit-Keepers, and practical advice for putting the lesson into practice. Wolfe covers topics such as

• Clarifying your personal vision and values
• Developing self-confidence and self-reliance
• Building exceptional relationships and networks
• Speaking up against injustice
• Prioritizing boundaries and work-life integration
• Recognizing your own and others' achievements
• Leveraging flexibility and interdependence
• Staying agile and resilient in the face of constant change

Inner Fire is a respite and a resource for busy corporate professionals, offering them accessible wisdom and tools to preserve meaning and vitality within their everyday workplace world.

"This is the book I wish I had earlier in my corporate career. Based on Lisa Wolfe’s extensive experience and sage insights, Inner Fire provides practical guidance for professionals seeking to avoid burnout and thrive in the corporate world."
— Kathryn W. Guarini, PhD, Former Chief Information Officer at IBM, Director at Regeneron, and Visiting Lecturer at Cornell Tech

Reignite Your Career Passion

In Inner Fire, Lisa Wolfe, a trailblazer with four decades of leadership experience in the tech industry, shares her hard-won wisdom on how to become a Spirit-Keeper—someone who has learned to nourish and protect her inner vitality and humanity in the face of workplace challenges. Through a combination of lived experience in the corporate world, personal anecdotes, and insights from other professionals who have maintained their spirits, Wolfe offers a practical guide for anyone at any stage of their career seeking to reignite their passion for work and maintain their vitality in the face of corporate burnout.

Each chapter delves into a unique lesson, combining personal stories, insights from other Spirit-Keepers, and practical advice for putting the lesson into practice. Wolfe covers topics such as

• Clarifying your personal vision and values
• Developing self-confidence and self-reliance
• Building exceptional relationships and networks
• Speaking up against injustice
• Prioritizing boundaries and work-life integration
• Recognizing your own and others' achievements
• Leveraging flexibility and interdependence
• Staying agile and resilient in the face of constant change

Inner Fire is a respite and a resource for busy corporate professionals, offering them accessible wisdom and tools to preserve meaning and vitality within their everyday workplace world.

Build your own supplier diversity program now.

In Diversify & Prosper, the focus is on harnessing the power of supplier diversity as a strategic tool for corporations to gain a competitive edge, expand market share, and attract and retain employees. The book underscores the importance of diversifying your supply chain. Whether leading a small team or a large corporation, where your products come from is crucial. Leveraging a variety of suppliers not only benefits your business but also supports the local community.

The concept of supplier diversity is gaining traction among business leaders and their workforce. Employees are increasingly seeking to be part of organizations that contribute positively to society, and a robust supplier diversity program is a key way to align with these values.

Author Jean Kristensen guides readers through setting up a supplier diversity program. Starting from initial research to maintaining momentum, Kristensen draws on her 30+ years in the field and consulting experience to provide practical insights. By the end of Diversify & Prosper, readers will have a comprehensive plan for implementing a supplier diversity program that enhances business operations and community engagement.

THE OLD LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS OF POWER, CONTROL, AND FEAR ARE BECOMING MORE AND MORE OBSOLETE.
Authenticity, compassion, and alignment are the new paths to leadership success. A leader's new power lies in their ability to connect. Whether you're the coach of a sports team, a nonprofit executive, the president of your family's business, or leading a small organization or a Fortune 500 company, the secret sauce lies in your ability to connect.

While leaders might consciously understand that connection is important, they don't necessarily know how or what to do. In The Seismic Shift in Leadership, author Dr. Michelle K. Johnston compiles her years of experience as an executive coach and business professor with the voices of eighteen leaders at large and small organizations across North America, South America, and Europe to empower you to project your authentic leadership style, to show compassion to your team, and to align yourself with your company.

“An illuminating and inspiring introduction to an undercovered topic.”
BookLife by Publishers Weekly

The Philanthropist Handbook: Finding Meaning in the Endowment of Humanity by Clay M. Grayson is a guide for those who wish to leave a lasting legacy through planned giving. Over the next twenty years, the Baby Boomer generation is expected to donate $12 trillion to nonprofits. With 80 percent of this giving expected to be made through their estate planning, this transfer of wealth to nonprofit organizations will transform American society in amazingly positive ways. Clay, a distinguished attorney in nonprofit law, shares his experience representing some of the largest and oldest nonprofit organizations in the United States to guide readers through the transformative power of charitable giving.

The book is divided into four parts, covering the historical role of philanthropy, the disciplines necessary for effective charitable giving, the evaluation of nonprofit organizations, and the creation of a personal philanthropic plan. Readers will find practical tools, detailed case studies, and actionable advice to maximize the impact of their giving.

By following the guidance in this handbook, you can learn to build trust-based relationships with nonprofits, understand the legal and financial aspects of charitable giving, and find your place in the continuum of human experience as a philanthropist in your own right. Ideal for donors, nonprofit professionals, and volunteers, The Philanthropist Handbook is an essential resource for anyone looking to make an enduring impact in this world. Embrace the power of charitable giving and transform your philanthropic vision into reality.

Byron Wien, a legendary figure on Wall Street, shares his profound insights and life lessons in Stay at Risk and Live Forever. Co-authored by Taylor Becker, this memoir provides a unique blend of personal anecdotes and professional wisdom from Wien's decades-long career. Known for his famous "Ten Surprises" and "Life's Lessons" lists, Wien guides readers through the complexities of investment strategy, risk management, and lifelong learning.

The book delves into Wien's early challenges and triumphs, revealing the innovative strategies and intellectual curiosity that propelled him to success. From his humble beginnings, overcoming personal adversity, to becoming one of Wall Street’s most respected strategists, Wien’s journey is a testament to resilience and perseverance. Anecdotes such as Wien’s audacious prediction of Barack Obama’s presidential victory in 2008, his pioneering use of technical analysis in portfolio management, and his unique approach to networking provide readers with practical takeaways.

Stay at Risk and Live Forever also emphasizes the importance of humility and continuous learning. Wien’s reflections on his career and personal life offer invaluable lessons on how to stay intellectually engaged, adapt to changing market conditions, and embrace new opportunities. His dedication to nurturing professional relationships and building a robust network is a recurring theme, showcasing the significance of human connections in achieving long-term success.

Whether you're an investment professional, a business student, or someone interested in personal development, this memoir serves as an inspiring and instructive read. Learn how to navigate the complexities of both the financial world and life itself with wisdom from one of the greatest minds in finance. Embrace the principles of curiosity, grit, and reinvention, and discover how staying at risk can lead to a life of fulfillment and impact.

Stay at Risk and Live Forever is not just a memoir; it's a timeless guide to achieving enduring success, offering readers the tools and insights needed to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.

Stop hiring with your gut. Start hiring with your head.

I believe that you will find this a valuable, nitty-gritty, nuts-and-bolts how-to guide that is also an exciting power-pack book. I am going to deal you some ideas that will be new to you and some ideas to make you think differently. I’m here to rattle your cage a little bit. As you delve into these pages, I suggest you refrain from dwelling on anything you decide you have been doing wrong. Instead, just relax and let yourself grasp and appreciate that there is a way of doing it better that isn’t complicated at all. Do it right and get the right people to fill those empty seats, employees who are current or potential A-players with measurable attributes and an understanding of how to succeed in the first 90 and 365 days. My aim is simple: to deliver what you need to put people in the right seats facing in the right direction, not in a static way but in a “you are free to move around the cabin” way.

When you finish this book, you will know how to win somebody over to your team and bring them on your journey for—as Jim Collins put it so perfectly in his book Good to Great —however long they stay on the bus. Do I trust our way? We trust it enough to be different by design: We are the only company of our type in the world to guarantee 100 percent performance of the people we recommend you hire. And we guarantee that not for a week or a month, but for 365 days. We know it works. Very few people are going to join your company and stay for twenty years, but they will choose to make you part of their journey, just as you choose them to be a part of your organization’s journey.

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.

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!

“An illuminating and inspiring introduction to an undercovered topic.”
BookLife by Publishers Weekly

The Philanthropist Handbook: Finding Meaning in the Endowment of Humanity by Clay M. Grayson is a guide for those who wish to leave a lasting legacy through planned giving. Over the next twenty years, the Baby Boomer generation is expected to donate $12 trillion to nonprofits. With 80 percent of this giving expected to be made through their estate planning, this transfer of wealth to nonprofit organizations will transform American society in amazingly positive ways. Clay, a distinguished attorney in nonprofit law, shares his experience representing some of the largest and oldest nonprofit organizations in the United States to guide readers through the transformative power of charitable giving.

The book is divided into four parts, covering the historical role of philanthropy, the disciplines necessary for effective charitable giving, the evaluation of nonprofit organizations, and the creation of a personal philanthropic plan. Readers will find practical tools, detailed case studies, and actionable advice to maximize the impact of their giving.

By following the guidance in this handbook, you can learn to build trust-based relationships with nonprofits, understand the legal and financial aspects of charitable giving, and find your place in the continuum of human experience as a philanthropist in your own right. Ideal for donors, nonprofit professionals, and volunteers, The Philanthropist Handbook is an essential resource for anyone looking to make an enduring impact in this world. Embrace the power of charitable giving and transform your philanthropic vision into reality.

Can an individual turn the pain of a troubled childhood into a recipe for success as an adult?

In Who’s in the Waiting Room?, Neal Goldstein tells his own story of going from high school dropout to lawyer, a dramatic transformation that he achieved by tapping into the power of relationships. Alongside his journey of self-discovery, Neal presents five behaviors anyone can adopt to foster quality relationships: find your people, acknowledge the need for each other, listen more than you talk, recognize the value of face-to-face contact, and find common ground. He explains how the pain of his youth became his power and offers actionable success moves to help anyone recognize how strengthening relationships in their own lives can lead to success and satisfaction.

Inspiring Integrity: How to Win with Compliance and Propel Performance by L. Stephan Vincze provides an essential leadership roadmap for transforming compliance from a tedious obligation into a strategic business advantage. Vincze, a seasoned attorney, Washington political veteran, and corporate compliance professional with over twenty-five years of experience, emphasizes the importance of ethical leadership and a strong corporate culture in achieving compliance excellence. The book introduces a practical, five-step framework to create and sustain effective compliance programs, from defining success and developing a shared strategy to executing plans collaboratively and measuring results.

Through compelling real-life anecdotes and case studies, Vincze demonstrates how compliance, when done right, can propel performance and inspire a culture of integrity. For instance, he shares the inspiring story of a biotech CEO motivated by his son's illness to push the boundaries of innovation, resulting in groundbreaking treatments. He also recounts how a heartfelt plea from a mother of a sick child inspired a sales team to adhere to compliance regulations, showing the human impact of their work. Additionally, Vincze discusses the lessons learned from high-profile compliance failures, such as the Theranos scandal, underscoring the necessity of early ethical leadership and robust compliance programs.

This book is a must-read for CEOs, senior executives, compliance officers, and legal counsels, as well as law and business students, investors, and board members. With its actionable insights and practical advice, Inspiring Integrity equips readers with the leadership knowledge and tools to embed ethics and integrity into their corporate DNA and achieve sustainable business success.

"When it comes to ensuring a healthy corporate culture—one that understands and respects the business value of compliance—Steve Vincze is the 'go-to' professional. Steve and I have worked together in multiple companies to develop and instill a culture that can win with compliance at the forefront. This book is an essential read for those who want to do the right things in the right way. Winning with compliance is the only way to run your business."
— Rich Daly, President and CEO, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

"Wow. This is an important book. Inspiring Integrity is not just about compliance; it’s about how to develop a culture based on ethics and integrity, which every organization needs. Every CEO and director should read and draw inspiration from it."
— Dr. Michael Gibbs, Ph.D., Clinical Professor of Economics, University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Inspiring Integrity: How to Win with Compliance and Propel Performance by L. Stephan Vincze provides an essential leadership roadmap for transforming compliance from a tedious obligation into a strategic business advantage. Vincze, a seasoned attorney, Washington political veteran, and corporate compliance professional with over twenty-five years of experience, emphasizes the importance of ethical leadership and a strong corporate culture in achieving compliance excellence. The book introduces a practical, five-step framework to create and sustain effective compliance programs, from defining success and developing a shared strategy to executing plans collaboratively and measuring results.

Through compelling real-life anecdotes and case studies, Vincze demonstrates how compliance, when done right, can propel performance and inspire a culture of integrity. For instance, he shares the inspiring story of a biotech CEO motivated by his son's illness to push the boundaries of innovation, resulting in groundbreaking treatments. He also recounts how a heartfelt plea from a mother of a sick child inspired a sales team to adhere to compliance regulations, showing the human impact of their work. Additionally, Vincze discusses the lessons learned from high-profile compliance failures, such as the Theranos scandal, underscoring the necessity of early ethical leadership and robust compliance programs.

This book is a must-read for CEOs, senior executives, compliance officers, and legal counsels, as well as law and business students, investors, and board members. With its actionable insights and practical advice, Inspiring Integrity equips readers with the leadership knowledge and tools to embed ethics and integrity into their corporate DNA and achieve sustainable business success.

"When it comes to ensuring a healthy corporate culture—one that understands and respects the business value of compliance—Steve Vincze is the 'go-to' professional. Steve and I have worked together in multiple companies to develop and instill a culture that can win with compliance at the forefront. This book is an essential read for those who want to do the right things in the right way. Winning with compliance is the only way to run your business."
— Rich Daly, President and CEO, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

"Wow. This is an important book. Inspiring Integrity is not just about compliance; it’s about how to develop a culture based on ethics and integrity, which every organization needs. Every CEO and director should read and draw inspiration from it."
— Dr. Michael Gibbs, Ph.D., Clinical Professor of Economics, University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Unlock the secrets to B2B go-to-market success with Kara Smith Brown's transformative book, The Revenue Engine. This is your roadmap to building a powerful revenue engine:

• Share Good News: Build relationships and keep conversations alive with compelling stories and data insights.
• Track Interest: Identify opportunities and guide prospects through your pipeline effectively.
• Follow Up Consistently: Convert leads into loyal customers with proactive engagement.

Packed with real-world case studies and actionable strategies, this playbook is essential for both seasoned professionals and newcomers. CEOs and leadership teams will gain insights on leveraging data and measuring success through pipeline volume, velocity, and value—empowering informed decisions.

Say goodbye to random acts of marketing and embrace a structured approach that delivers measurable results and secures your place at the executive table. Elevate your marketing game and drive your business forward!

Recently, I began working with a client who should have been living his best life. He had entered retirement just ten years earlier with a $1.2 million portfolio, a large family home, a luxury vacation home, and plans to someday leave his children a large estate. He and his wife enjoyed travel, treating family members to memorable vacations, participating in meaningful hobbies, supporting charities important to them, and hosting the best parties in town. This was the life he had worked, saved, and invested for decades to achieve. Yet as we looked at his current situation, he was in tears. That $1.2 million portfolio was down to $470,000. There was a very real possibility that if he didn’t make some major changes, he would run out of money within a few years.

I’m sure you don’t want this to happen to you. Instead, your retirement years become your “golden” years, when you have the money that you need to last the rest of your life. Throughout this book, you will learn how to use a conservative yet dynamic strategy to align your investments to reach your goals. By using the wisdom of math and logic, you can help assure yourself a comfortable retirement that lasts as long as you do.

By the end of this book, you will have:

• An understanding of how to use the Income + Growth = Total Return equation to make your investments last a lifetime.
• Learned how to use math and logic to determine the best investments for your specific needs.
• Learned why commonly accepted investment maxims shouldn’t be so commonly accepted.
• And been provided with specific strategies to make sure you have enough income in retirement to live the life you want to live.

You are going to hear countless ways to create income while you’re building your portfolio; unfortunately, there are only two ways that you will get income from your portfolio once you retire. The first way, and the most common, is engineering income by taking withdrawals from your assets. If you think about it, you can call each withdrawal a set amount of income for you to spend as needed. You can set these withdrawals on autopilot to be paid to you monthly. The question is: Where is the income coming from? I wrote this book to provide options for you to consider as you build, and then withdraw from, your financial portfolio.

Today’s world is moving at a rapid pace. As technologies improve and markets change, companies need to be able to adapt and transform to meet the demands of their consumers. But the process of “going digital” takes more than a simple change in tech. Sometimes, a complete change of operations is needed.

In Getting Digital Done, the author team from ModOp, show how any company can enact significant change in their company to implement digital solutions. And as you’ll learn, the actual technology is the last thing to consider. Follow along as the authors tell a story of a company struggling to adapt. The CEO consults with ModOp who presents a compelling strategy for digital implementation. Along the way, you’ll discover the importance of obtaining buy-in from the people who will deliver the work and, and you’ll find a framework for implementing a digital strategy within your own business.

By the end of the book, you’ll understand the next steps you need to take to undergo a digital transformation. Change isn’t easy. But with the right plan, you’ll be well prepared to navigate the shifting demands of the modern world.

When something health-related goes wrong, it typically impacts lives. It's not a broken computer, stalled vehicle, or a large home repair; it's a loved one's well-being on the line. In the middle of this angst, families are further burdened by exorbitant healthcare costs. Many are unprepared, and even the well-insured may be launched into multiple-thousands of dollars in debt. None of this has to be your reality!

• Did you know two prices exist for any hospital procedure? Let's discuss how you can get the best pricing.
• Do you feel healthcare costs are too high? We'll explore real examples of why that is.
• Is a hospital the best place for overall care? No—and you'll clearly see why not.
• Has mainstream healthcare impacted us positively or negatively? To find out, we will explore real case studies of patients, employers, and doctors.
• What is subscription-based, direct-pay healthcare? It's the way you beat the mainstream healthcare system.

There are established solutions to our current health insurance cost crisis. Importantly, these solutions work together with both uninsured and insured patients and their employers, as well as physicians. The health coverage model highlighted in this book will save money for every patient, business owner, and medical professional who participates.

Dr. Cristin Dickerson is a board-certified radiologist who has developed an award­ winning, direct-pay network of imaging centers an outpatient diagnostic testing. She's seen the good, the bad, and the ugly ways patients, doctors, and employers utilize health coverage. If you are ready to think outside the box regarding health insurance and save substantial cold, hard dollars on the critical need for healthcare, you've come to the right place.

Let us show you how to align yourself with affordable, wellness-focused healthcare!

TAKE IT FROM THE RETIREMENT PLANNING EXPERTS
As you approach retirement, certain questions are bound to come up. Will we have enough money for the rest of our lives? Have we prepared adequately? How can we be sure?
You want to do more than just get by. Your retirement should overflow with a lifetime of wonderful memories as you make new ones every day. What you need today is the confidence that you will be able to rekindle your dreams for that bright tomorrow—and confidence comes from taking all the proper steps in advance. By planning diligently, you can move forward with the assurance that the best is yet to be.

In their practice, and in this book, the Crydermans speak to those who want to pull together the many elements of comprehensive, holistic financial planning in order to prepare for retirement. With their help, you can discover how to develop and monitor investment and income strategies tailored to meet your life goals.

BIG EYES....it isn't just about achieving success; it's about achieving optimum success. You may be wondering, "What's the difference?" While success is personal and means different things to different people, optimum success takes your personal definition to another level. To reach your highest level, open your eyes and envision all of the possibilities. In this book, you are given a simple, easy-to-implement, "how-to" recipe to achieve excellence in every area of your life.

Learn What New Orthodontics Can Do For Your Child
Your child’s smile is important. Poorly aligned teeth or jaws can affect your child growing up around peers—and they can even impact his or her careers later in life. Significant medical problems can also occur due to a lack of a straight smile, including chronic migraines, gum disease, and infections. So, what’s the solution, then? Where does an orthodontist come into play?
The Ultimate Guide to Braces: A Parent’s Guide to the New Orthodontics will teach you all you need to know about the inner workings and recommendations of an orthodontist, including: •signs you or your child need to see an orthodontist •how New Orthodontics can not only impact your child’s social life, but overall health •what you can expect from an initial consultation and exam •the best treatment options for your child’s problems
There is nothing more joyful than a child’s smile—learn what you can do to help yours obtain a great smile they can carry forever!

Our government is being strangled by partisan politics, youth employment is at a 60-year low, and student loan debt has surpassed $1 trillion—and yet young Americans are starting businesses in record numbers, all over the United States. If we want Millennials (and future generations) to survive and thrive in the new economy, then we need to funnel this entrepreneurial energy into something positive, or risk turning the Millennial generation into a lost generation. The solutions in this book represent the beginning of an important conversation about how to support and foster the real leaders of tomorrow.

From policy ideas and educational programs, to private sector solutions and philanthropic activities, #FixYoungAmerica provides best practices and tangible solutions for solving the epidemic of youth unemployment—straight from the individuals and organizations that are already in the trenches, working to rebuild an entrepreneurial America right now.

Did you know? Eight out of ten people consider your smile the most dominant feature of your facial appearance! Don’t just say, ‘Ah!’ Be a smart dental consumer and get the best information on one of the most important health investments you can make! A visit to the dentist is about more than just brushing and flossing. It’s about one of the most visible and important parts of who you are—your smile! Dr. Ralph Reilly and Dr. Charles Martin will help you navigate the choices you can make about how you look and how others perceive you. In this valuable book, two of America’s friendliest dentists help you…

• Avoid myths, mistakes and misunderstandings
• Understand comprehensive care
• Make a mouth-body connection
• Manage aging and gum disease
• Learn why you will never need dentures
• Find the perfect dentist for you
• Increase your smile power
• Know the secrets of sedation
• Understand how to prevent a simple dental problem from becoming a major threat to your health
• Discover the advantages of implants
…and how to use the latest developments in dentistry to change the way you look and feel.

Achieving A Lifetime of Smiles
Visiting the dentist has historically been a chore, a dreaded task, a necessary nuisance. However, if dental health isn’t maintained, it can lead to severe, preventable consequences like infection and chronic pain. Your dental health is vital to not only your personal wellness, but your overall well-being. For something so important, your experience should be one you look forward to and anticipate. You deserve a dental practice that exists in a category apart from all the rest—a “category of one.” Drs. Beth and Scott Robinson have created a patient-centric approach to dental care that treats patients like family.
In Finding Joy in Dentistry, you’ll discover what sets Robinson Dental apart and how they have created a unique environment focused on a comfortable, relaxed experience. You will also learn how to best care for your smile at every stage of your life, using it as leverage to: • Improve your overall health • Increase your self-confidence • Reduce your risk of disease • Unlock your full potential