Surrounded by Idiots
Do you ever think you're the only one making any sense? Or tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy? Or does your colleague's abrasive manner rub you the wrong way? You are not alone. After a disastrous meeting with a highly successful entrepreneur, who was genuinely convinced he was 'surrounded by idiots', communication expert and bestselling author, Thomas Erikson dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we often struggle to connect with certain types of people. Surrounded by Idiots is an international phenomenon, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide. It offers a simple, yet ground-breaking method for assessing the personalities of people we communicate with - in and out of the office - based on four personality types (Red, Blue, Green and Yellow), and provides insights into how we can adjust the way we speak and share information. Erikson will help you understand yourself better, hone communication and social skills, handle conflict with confidence, improve dynamics with your boss and team, and get the best out of the people you deal with and manage. He also shares simple tricks on body language, improving written communication, advice on when to back away or when to push on, and when to speak up or shut up. Packed with 'aha!' and 'oh no!' moments, Surrounded by Idiots will help you understand and communicate with those around you, even people you currently think are beyond all comprehension. And with a bit of luck you can also be confident that the idiot out there isn't you!
Navigating Tax Land
Tax strategies for all who feel lost in the land of tax seasonConstant rule changes and confusing jargon can make anyone feel like they've entered a foreign country. This guide helps you make sense of taxes without costly professional help or complicated software so you can file with confidence by April 15.Learn how to keep your money where it belongs with sections on: Saving money with smarter deductions and timingUnlocking tax breaks for families, students, and retireesTurning side gigs, rentals, and more into real tax advantagesAvoiding common pitfalls that end up costing you moneyStop dreading April 15th. Learn small changes that can lead to lasting savings and greater financial control.
Real Estate Investing
Real Estate Investing: A Beginner's Guide to Rental Income and Long-Term Wealth presents an introductory overview of how real estate can be used to generate returns through rent, appreciation, or a combination of both, with attention to the practical decisions that shape outcomes. It outlines core concepts such as property types (residential, commercial, industrial), active versus passive investing, and common limitations and risks that affect real estate transactions and ongoing ownership. The book is written for first-time and early-stage investors who want a structured starting point before committing capital, including readers evaluating rental properties and those comparing real estate with other investment options. It uses a practical, step-by-step approach rather than a narrative format, focusing on planning, decision-making, and basic operating considerations. Topics include essential terminology (REITs, leverage, diversification, partnerships, and related concepts), a staged investment procedure from clarifying funds availability and investment motives to selecting a target market and criteria, and an introduction to financing and capital management. It also covers property selection methods, ways to improve property returns through cost control and operational choices, and pre-investment checks such as profitability, liquidity, tax considerations, and fraud awareness.
Secure Your Future
In "Secure Your Future," author Tiffany C. Jacobs presents a vital resource tailored specifi cally for Millennials and individuals of any age who seek to understand the essentials of estate planning. With a conversational tone and accessible language, Jacobs demystifi es the complex world of estate planning, offering practical insights and actionable advice to help readers secure their fi nancial futures with confi dence.At the heart of the book lies the core message of the importance of proactive estate planning. Jacobs illuminates the critical role that Last Wills & Testaments play in crafting a legacy and ensuring the smooth transfer of assets to loved ones. Through relatable examples and real-life scenarios, readers are guided through the process of creating a comprehensive estate plan that refl ects their values and goals.Beyond wills, Jacobs explores the signifi cance of Powers of Attorney, emphasizing the importance of choosing trusted individuals to make fi nancial and healthcare decisions on one's behalf. By empowering readers to designate responsible agents and outline their wishes in advance, "Secure Your Future" equips them with the tools to navigate unexpected circumstances with confi dence and peace of mind.In addition to traditional estate planning tools, Jacobs sheds light on the often-overlooked aspect of healthcare directives. Through Living Wills and Healthcare Directives, readers learn how to assert their autonomy and ensure that their medical preferences are honoured, even if they are unable to communicate them directly. By addressing these critical aspects of end-of-life planning, Jacobs empowers readers to advocate for their own well-being and maintain control over their medical care.Moreover, "Secure Your Future" underscores the inseparable link between estate planning and fi nancial freedom. Jacobs emphasizes the importance of adopting sound fi nancial strategies and planning for the future, enabling readers to transform their aspirations into tangible realities. By instilling a proactive mindset and providing practical guidance on fi nancial planning, Jacobs empowers readers to take charge of their fi nancial destinies and build a solid foundation for long-term security and prosperity.In summary, "Secure Your Future" serves as an indispensable guide for Millennials and individuals of any age embarking on the journey of estate planning and fi nancial freedom. Through its accessible approach and actionable insights, the book equips readers with the knowledge and tools they need to safeguard their legacies, protect their interests, and pave the way for a brighter tomorrow.
Retirement
Building retirement plans so solid even Klingons want in.Retirement isn't the end of your mission-it's the beginning of your greatest adventure.You've spent decades navigating the grind. Now it's time to chart a new course, one filled with purpose, play, and paychecks that never quit.In Retirement: Beyond the Final Frontier, best-selling author and nationally recognized retirement strategist Kelly Shaw teams up with financial powerhouse JaLynn Manser to deliver a powerful, easy-to-understand roadmap to lasting income, maximum freedom, and a whole lot more fun in retirement.You'll discover: The real secret to lifetime income (without gambling your future on the stock market)Why traditional advice like "draw 4%" is basically space junkHow to create Playchecks and Paychecks for LifeThe "Retirement Launch Protocol"-a step-by-step game plan to start living boldly nowWhether you're nearing retirement or already there, this book will equip you with the tools, mindset, and mission control needed to retire boldly, live richly, and leave a legacy.So suit up, Captain. The next phase of your journey begins now.
Retirement
Building retirement plans so solid even Klingons want in.Retirement isn't the end of your mission-it's the beginning of your greatest adventure.You've spent decades navigating the grind. Now it's time to chart a new course, one filled with purpose, play, and paychecks that never quit.In Retirement: Beyond the Final Frontier, best-selling author and nationally recognized retirement strategist Kelly Shaw teams up with financial powerhouse JaLynn Manser to deliver a powerful, easy-to-understand roadmap to lasting income, maximum freedom, and a whole lot more fun in retirement.You'll discover: The real secret to lifetime income (without gambling your future on the stock market)Why traditional advice like "draw 4%" is basically space junkHow to create Playchecks and Paychecks for LifeThe "Retirement Launch Protocol"-a step-by-step game plan to start living boldly nowWhether you're nearing retirement or already there, this book will equip you with the tools, mindset, and mission control needed to retire boldly, live richly, and leave a legacy.So suit up, Captain. The next phase of your journey begins now.
Secure Your Future
In "Secure Your Future," author Tiffany C. Jacobs presents a vital resource tailored specifi cally for Millennials and individuals of any age who seek to understand the essentials of estate planning. With a conversational tone and accessible language, Jacobs demystifi es the complex world of estate planning, offering practical insights and actionable advice to help readers secure their fi nancial futures with confi dence.At the heart of the book lies the core message of the importance of proactive estate planning. Jacobs illuminates the critical role that Last Wills & Testaments play in crafting a legacy and ensuring the smooth transfer of assets to loved ones. Through relatable examples and real-life scenarios, readers are guided through the process of creating a comprehensive estate plan that refl ects their values and goals.Beyond wills, Jacobs explores the signifi cance of Powers of Attorney, emphasizing the importance of choosing trusted individuals to make fi nancial and healthcare decisions on one's behalf. By empowering readers to designate responsible agents and outline their wishes in advance, "Secure Your Future" equips them with the tools to navigate unexpected circumstances with confi dence and peace of mind.In addition to traditional estate planning tools, Jacobs sheds light on the often-overlooked aspect of healthcare directives. Through Living Wills and Healthcare Directives, readers learn how to assert their autonomy and ensure that their medical preferences are honoured, even if they are unable to communicate them directly. By addressing these critical aspects of end-of-life planning, Jacobs empowers readers to advocate for their own well-being and maintain control over their medical care.Moreover, "Secure Your Future" underscores the inseparable link between estate planning and fi nancial freedom. Jacobs emphasizes the importance of adopting sound fi nancial strategies and planning for the future, enabling readers to transform their aspirations into tangible realities. By instilling a proactive mindset and providing practical guidance on fi nancial planning, Jacobs empowers readers to take charge of their fi nancial destinies and build a solid foundation for long-term security and prosperity.In summary, "Secure Your Future" serves as an indispensable guide for Millennials and individuals of any age embarking on the journey of estate planning and fi nancial freedom. Through its accessible approach and actionable insights, the book equips readers with the knowledge and tools they need to safeguard their legacies, protect their interests, and pave the way for a brighter tomorrow.
Retirement, The Great Escape Plan
Retirement isn't the end of the road. It's a great escape.For many Australians, retirement is seen as something to cautiously manage. But what if it could be a bold new chapter created on your terms?In Retirement: The Great Escape Plan, award-winning financial adviser Jenny Brown challenges outdated ideas of retirement and offers a practical, reassuring roadmap for creating a life that is rich in every sense of the word. Drawing on decades of experience and real stories from clients who have made their own great escape, Jenny explores the emotional, lifestyle and financial realities of leaving work and stepping boldly into what comes next.In four easy-to-follow parts, Jenny helps you take stock of where you are now, define what freedom looks like to you, and turn long-held dreams into achievable plans. You'll learn how to calculate your personal 'financial freedom number', design a lifestyle aligned with your values, navigate the shift away from work, and make the most of your time, health and independence. This practical book is not about slowing down. It's about living well with clarity, confidence and purpose. Whether retirement is on the horizon, already underway, or a long way off, Retirement: The Great Escape Plan will help you approach this new phase of life with optimism and control.
So You Want to Start a Hedge Fund
Helpful, Accessible Guidance for Budding Hedge Funds So You Want to Start a Hedge Fund provides critical lessons and thoughtful insights to those trying to decipher the industry, as well as those seeking to invest in the next generation of high performers. This book foregoes the sensational, headline-grabbing stories about the few billionaire hedge fund managers to reach the top of the field. Instead, it focuses on the much more common travails of start-ups and small investment firms. The successes and failures of a talented group of competitive managers--all highly educated and well trained--show what it takes for managers and allocators to succeed. These accounts include lessons on funding, team development, strategy, performance, and allocation. The hedge fund industry is concentrated in the largest funds, and the big funds are getting bigger. In time, some of these funds will not survive their founders and large sums will get reallocated to a broader selection of different managers. This practical guide outlines the allocation process for fledgling funds, and demonstrates how allocators can avoid pitfalls in their investments. So You Want to Start a Hedge Fund also shows how to: Develop a sound strategy and raise the money you need Gain a real-world perspective about how allocators think and act Structure your team and investment process for success Recognize the patterns of successful start-ups The industry is approaching a significant crossroads. Aggregate growth is slowing and competition is shifting away from industry-wide growth, at the expense of traditional asset classes, to market share capture within the industry. So You Want to Start a Hedge Fund provides guidance for the little funds--the potential future leaders of the industry.
The Strategic Millionaire, Expanded Edition
An insightful discussion of the seven immutable principles that power financial prosperity In the newly revised and expanded second edition of The Strategic Millionaire: Seven Laws of Wealth The Rich Don't Tell You, veteran financial technology leader Armando Pantoja challenges the conventional mindsets that prioritize instant gratification and embrace immediate rewards in favor of strategies that emphasize long-term decision making, foresight, and calculated risk taking. Pantoja explains how you can recognize emerging trends before they become mainstream and capitalize on opportunities early. He walks you through how to cultivate a mindset of abundance, build diverse networks, and invest in income-generating assets. You'll also find: Strategies to build a balanced lifestyle that incorporates rest and collaboration Ways to build sustained productivity and progress toward realistic and ambitious financial goals Careful and clear discussions of the practical, hands-on laws that enable sustainable financial success Perfect for entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders, The Strategic Millionaire is also a must-read for investors, traders, finance and tech enthusiasts, and anyone else interested in building a financially prosperous future.
A Little Book on Inheritance Tax
Inheritance Tax: everyone loathes it, few understand it, and fewer still know how to avoid paying more than necessary. If you've ever wondered how it really works - or how to stop it taking a sizeable bite out of your estate - this concise and accessible book will point you in the right direction.With over twenty-five years in the industry, Lee W. Denham blends practical guidance, gentle humour and stories from real client situations to make sense of a notoriously confusing tax. You'll learn how to sidestep the most common mistakes and take control of your planning - proving once again that Inheritance Tax truly is, as one former Labour Chancellor put it, "a voluntary levy paid by those who distrust their heirs more than they dislike the Inland Revenue."
ChatGPT Prompts for Real Estate Agents
ChatGPT Prompts for Real Estate Agents: Sell Smarter, Save Time, and Automate Your Real Estate Business with AIUnlock the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize your real estate career.In ChatGPT Prompts for Real Estate Agents, author Grant Mercer shows you how to harness AI to write persuasive listing descriptions, generate social media content, automate your CRM, and close deals faster - all while saving hours of work each week.Whether you're a new Realtor or a seasoned professional, this hands-on guide gives you ready-to-use ChatGPT prompts that transform the way you market, communicate, and negotiate. Discover how to use AI to handle repetitive tasks, enhance your brand voice, and stay ahead of competitors embracing this new era of real estate innovation.���� Inside, You'll Learn How To: Write listing descriptions that sell - in minutes, not hoursCreate engaging social media posts, Reels, and video scripts tailored to your local marketAutomate emails, newsletters, and follow-ups using smart CRM workflowsGenerate negotiation scripts and objection responses that keep deals aliveBuild personalized marketing funnels that attract buyers and sellersAvoid common AI pitfalls and stay compliant with fair housing laws
The Divorce Money Map
What if your divorce didn't have to feel like the end- but the start of a brand-new chapter?Whether you wanted the divorce or not, one truth remains: your financial world has shifted. Suddenly, the money decisions you once made together now rest squarely on your shoulders. It's overwhelming, emotional, and-let's be honest-sometimes terrifying.The Divorce Money Map is your steady guide through the fog. With clear, compassionate, step-by-step exercises, this practical workbook helps you: Understand your current financial picture-and where you want to go next.Create a plan that supports your redefined family and future dreams.Move from confusion to confidence with actionable tools and checklists.You're not alone on this journey. With the right guidance and support, you can turn uncertainty into empowerment and rebuild your life on a foundation of strength, clarity, and hope.It's time to chart your new course. It's time to dream again.
Connection Not Perfection(TM)
What if the key to powerful communication isn't polish - but presence?Speak with confidence.Lead with authenticity.Connect with impact.In Connection Not Perfection(TM), award-winning speaker coach Andrea Heuston invites you to rethink what it means to be a powerful communicator. This isn't about flawless delivery or memorized scripts, it's about showing up with intention, empathy, and trust in your voice.Drawing from decades of experience coaching TED speakers and executives at global brands, Andrea shares personal stories, practical tools, and her signature CONNECT Framework. Whether you're preparing for a keynote, leading a team, or navigating a challenging conversation, this book is your guide to speaking with clarity, conviction, and real human connection.Because the most memorable messages aren't perfect, they're personal.
The Wrong Kind of Expert
Most investment advice comes from the wrong kind of expert.Financial advisers, finance professors, accountants, and bank managers all have strong opinions about how you should invest in stocks. They'll tell you to diversify broadly, buy index funds, focus on the long term, and trust the process.There's just one problem: most of them have never successfully invested their own money in individual stocks. Their advice reflects their professional training and regulatory constraints-not what actually works in the real world.What if you approached stock investing differently?After selling my accounting software business in 2013, I became a full-time investor by necessity.I immersed myself in studying the methods of the world's greatest investors-Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, Peter Lynch, and others who had actually built fortunes through stock investing. I combined their wisdom with my own business experience to develop a practical approach that made sense in the real world.The result? Average annual returns of over 35% since 2013.This is the approach I share in The Wrong Kind of Expert.In this book, you'll discover: Why conventional wisdom about diversification and index funds often leads to mediocre returnsHow to evaluate stocks the way successful business owners evaluate businesses-by understanding what actually creates valueThe lessons from history's most successful investors, and how to apply them todayWhy most professional investors underperform the market, and what you can do differentlyHow to avoid the psychological traps and emotional mistakes that destroy returnsThe critical difference between price and value, and why this distinction is essentialReal-world examples of investment decisions and what they reveal about effective investingThis isn't academic theory. It's practical guidance from someone who's done it.I don't manage other people's money. I don't sell financial products. I don't earn commissions on trades. I have nothing to sell you except the information in this book-the same approach that's built substantial wealth for me over the past decade.The advice in these pages is fundamentally different from what you'll hear from financial professionals. I learned from investors who actually made money, not from textbooks written by academics. I think about stocks as a business owner, not as a finance professional calculating risk metrics.Business owners think about value, growth, competitive advantages, and long-term prospects. Financial professionals think about asset allocation, risk-adjusted returns, and portfolio optimization.One of these approaches consistently makes money. The other keeps financial professionals employed.Who this book is for: This book is for intelligent people who want to take control of their investments but are tired of advice that seems designed to benefit everyone except the investor. It's not a get-rich-quick scheme. It's a thoughtful, common-sense approach to building wealth through stock investing-the kind of approach that works when your own money is at stake.If you're ready to think like a business owner and learn from investors who actually succeeded, this book will show you how.
What Professional Traders Really Use. Price Action
Master Price Action: How to Read and Use ItRead Charts Like a Professional TraderKey Patterns and Price CyclesProfessional Trading TechniquesProven Strategies, Explained Step by StepReal Market ExamplesThe Most Common Trading MistakesTrading Psychology That Actually MattersHow Market Manipulation WorksTrading Strategies Appliable for Both Futures and Stocks.This content is designed for both beginners who want to build a solid foundation and advanced traders looking to refine their skills.
The Unforgettable You
You did everything right, and you're still invisible. This is the playbook for being seen, respected, and unforgettable.The Unforgettable You is not another personal branding cheerleader. It's a self-coaching reset for professionals who've followed the rules, delivered results, and still get overlooked in rooms where decisions are made. Through 21 clarity-building chapters, you'll dismantle the quiet scripts that keep smart people small: that you need to be louder to be credible, that showing your work is bragging, that you'll be chosen if you just keep your head down and put the work in. You'll learn how to position your work, voice, and value in a way that builds recognition and opens the right doors, online, in interviews, and inside systems that filter people out before they're even seen.This is not a mindset book. It combines neuroscience, narrative strategy, and lived experience from years of helping others rebuild after layoffs, transitions, and systemic underestimation. It's written for fresh starters, mid-career relaunchers, and overlooked experts, especially those who don't want to fake extroversion or build a personal brand empire. This is an introvert-friendly, neurodiverse-aware, research-backed alternative to shouting.This is how you stop shrinking and start being remembered.Access the related free Career Prompt VAULT series at: www.theunforgettable.me/coursesWritten by Kinga Bali, a visibility architect and digital polymath, this book emerges from both research and lived experience. What began as an MBA thesis on executive presence, reputation management and positioning evolved into a body of work shaped by years of guiding others through career pivots, layoffs, and underrecognition. Kinga's own journey, from under-seen contributor to Top Voice, university lecturer, and author, quietly informs every chapter, offering not a system to follow, but a standard to grow into.This is the book that ends up stolen, or coffee-stained, marked, dog-eared, borrowed, left in your bag, because it works. It lives and brews with you. Again. And again.
Investing Is The Best Thing
Investing Is The Best Thing is the ultimate beginner's guide to building wealth-written for young adults taking their first financial steps and for parents who want to guide them with confidence.Designed as a true investing bible, this book breaks down complex financial concepts into clear, relatable lessons that anyone can understand-no prior experience required. From explaining what investing really is and why it matters, to showing how small, consistent actions can lead to long-term freedom, Investing Is The Best Thing turns confusion into clarity and fear into confidence.Through simple language, real-life examples, and timeless principles, readers learn how money works, how markets grow over time, and how patience and discipline can outperform luck. Rather than chasing trends or promising quick riches, this book focuses on building a strong investing mindset-one that lasts for decades.Perfect for: ● Young adults starting their financial journey● Parents teaching their children smart money habits● Families looking for a shared foundation in investingInvesting Is The Best Thing isn't about getting rich fast-it's about getting started right. This book empowers readers to make informed decisions, avoid common mistakes, and build a future where money works for them, not the other way around.If you've ever thought investing was "too complicated" or "not for you," this book will show you why investing truly is the best thing you can do for your future.
Effective and Assertive Communication at Work
Unlock the #1 career skill that transforms how you're seen, heard, and respected at work.Do you ever struggle to speak up in meetings, set healthy boundaries, or push back on unreasonable requests? Do you sometimes fear that being direct will make you look aggressive-or that staying quiet will leave you overlooked? The truth is, communication can make or break your career. And the difference between being passed over and being promoted often comes down to one skill: assertiveness.In Effective & Assertive Communication at Work, you'll discover 50 proven scripts and practical frameworks to help you handle the conversations that matter most-from everyday exchanges to high-stakes negotiations. Whether you're clarifying expectations, handling a difficult colleague, managing up with confidence, or leading your own team, this book gives you the exact words to use so you can communicate with clarity, professionalism, and influence.Inside, you'll learn how to: ✔ Speak up confidently in meetings without rambling or apologizing✔ Handle difficult personalities and toxic behaviors calmly and directly✔ Ask for raises, promotions, and resources-without fear or awkwardness✔ Lead and delegate assertively while building trust and respect✔ Communicate clearly online through email, chat, and remote work tools✔ Build long-term habits so assertiveness becomes second naturePacked with actionable examples, adaptable scripts, and practice drills, this is your workplace playbook for career growth, influence, and credibility. Whether you're an early-career professional or a seasoned leader, you'll gain the tools to stop second-guessing yourself and start speaking with confidence.If you're ready to set boundaries, boost your career, and be respected for your voice, this book is your step-by-step guide.
Retirement Planning Guidebook
⭐ OVER 60,000 COPIES SOLD ⭐The Retirement Planning Guidebook is a clear, practical retirement planning book for anyone approaching or already in retirement. Retirement planning is fundamentally different from saving during your working years-mistakes are harder to fix, and decisions are often irreversible.This retirement planning guide helps you make confident choices about income, taxes, health care, and lifestyle-without relying on one-size-fits-all advice.You'll learn how to: - Identify your retirement income style and choose strategies that fit you- Build reliable retirement income from investments and insurance- Decide when to claim Social Security to maximize lifetime benefits- Navigate Medicare and health insurance, including early retirement- Manage retirement taxes using withdrawals, Roth conversions, and RMD planning- Address housing and long-term care decisions- Organize estate and legacy planning essentials- Prepare for the non-financial side of retirement, including purpose and lifestyleThis book explains key retirement topics-such as the 4% rule, sequence-of-return risk, annuities, Medicare choices, Social Security taxes, IRAs and 401(k)s, and more-in plain English.The Retirement Planning Guidebook ensures no critical decision falls through the cracks, giving you a trusted framework to retire with clarity, confidence, and control.
The Student's Guide to Financial Freedom
The Student's Guide to Financial Freedom equips young people with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions early-before debt, confusion, and missed opportunities take hold.Written by nationally recognized financial educator and bestselling author Dr. Paris Woods, this book offers a practical, student-centered introduction to money management, earning, and investing. Designed to support long-term economic mobility, it serves as a valuable resource for financial literacy instruction, college readiness programs, and independent learning.Adapted from Dr. Woods's widely used personal finance guide that has reached more than 130,000 readers, this student edition translates complex financial concepts into accessible, real-world strategies appropriate for high school students, college students, and young adults. The approach emphasizes financial confidence, informed choice, and early habit-building rather than deprivation or unrealistic expectations.Readers will learn how to make thoughtful decisions about student loans and educational costs, understand earning potential and early career income strategies, build foundational knowledge of saving and investing, develop flexible financial systems, and connect money management to personal goals, values, and life design.Well suited for high school and college students, financial literacy and college readiness programs, educators, counselors, and parents, The Student's Guide to Financial Freedom provides a clear and empowering foundation for building financial stability, flexibility, and choice-starting early and lasting a lifetime.
Breaking Bad News
With the first edition of Breaking Bad News, Jeff Hahn created an essential guide for surviving the first crucial hours of a reputation crisis. He synthesized thirty years of crisis communication experience into one model, helping brands navigate uncharted territory with tools proven to work whenever unexpected situations, malicious events, or head-scratching screw-ups threaten a reputation. Now, in this second edition of Breaking Bad News, Jeff has added a dozen new case studies from a variety of industries that include the energy and electric sector, food and beverage space, and the airlines. The models Jeff presents are adaptable. His examples, immediately applicable. When the spaghetti hits the fan, Breaking Bad News is the ultimate rapid response resource for crisis communication leaders.
Breaking Bad News
With the first edition of Breaking Bad News, Jeff Hahn created an essential guide for surviving the first crucial hours of a reputation crisis. He synthesized thirty years of crisis communication experience into one model, helping brands navigate uncharted territory with tools proven to work whenever unexpected situations, malicious events, or head-scratching screw-ups threaten a reputation. Now, in this second edition of Breaking Bad News, Jeff has added a dozen new case studies from a variety of industries that include the energy and electric sector, food and beverage space, and the airlines. The models Jeff presents are adaptable. His examples, immediately applicable. When the spaghetti hits the fan, Breaking Bad News is the ultimate rapid response resource for crisis communication leaders.
Navigating Leadership In Chaos
The purpose of this study was to explore leader perception of leadership characteristics during times of chaotic change, like COVID-19. To explore this, I asked "What are leaders' perceptions of effective leadership characteristics in times of chaotic change?" This study was grounded in the constructs of Narcissistic Leadership, ServantLeadership, and used Q-Sort methodology. Participants were asked to sort 44 servant and Narcissistic Leadership characteristics from most effective to least, within the context of the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results were analyzed and a three-factor solution emerged.This study showed that not only do leaders perceive both Servant and Narcissistic Leadership characteristics to be effective during times of chaotic change, but also that there are different styles of leadership that can be effective in the context of chaotic change events like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Own Your Time
Step-by-step resource showing couples how to control their money so they can control their time In Own Your Time: 10 Financial Steps to Put Your Family First and Escape the Corporate Grind, Andy Hill, husband, father of two, and award-winning family finance coach, walks readers through simple yet highly effective steps families can take to achieve family financial independence. Covering the two biggest causes of parental stress, financial anxiety and being overworked, this book features real-life examples of couples who've conquered these family financial independence milestones and found better lives for themselves because of it. The book is broken down into 10 actionable steps that will take couples from overwhelmed to empowered. Topics include: Defining the life you want to live Investing early and consistently Growing the gap between income and expenses Inspiring generational wealth for kids Finding your three-day workweek (and four-day weekend) Maximizing family experiences Own Your Time: 10 Financial Steps to Put Your Family First and Escape the Corporate Grind is an essential field-tested guide for parents seeking to break free from the constraints of financial stress and instead enjoy the benefits of financial independence.
Hope Is the Strategy
A new approach for organizations to structure and support human flourishing in the workplace In Hope Is the Strategy: The Underrated Skill That Transforms Work, Leadership, and Wellbeing, bestselling author and leader in the corporate wellbeing movement Jen Fisher shows how the future of work demands a fundamentally new approach to how we think about, structure, and support human flourishing in the workplace. Drawing on Fisher's personal experience with burnout and the resulting insights that fueled a corporate shift, her conversations with thought leaders across different industries, and the research, frameworks, and methodologies she put into place as one of the world's first Chief Wellbeing Officers, this book delivers exclusive, hard-won insights to understand what truly needs to change in how we work and demonstrates how we will all benefit from this new paradigm. Fisher reveals how hope--not as wishful thinking but as a practical, learnable skill--provides the foundation for sustainable performance, meaningful innovation, and authentic leadership in an uncertain world. In this book, readers will learn about: Wellness programs that treat symptoms rather than causes Leadership practices that prioritize short-term performance over long-term sustainability Organizational systems that unintentionally create burnout while trying to prevent it Hope Is the Strategy is an inspirational call to action for all individuals, leaders, and organizations to reimagine every aspect of work with human wellbeing at the center.
Too Good to Get Hired
This isn't a book about job searching. It's a survival guide for a system that punishes overqualified job candidates. If you're a professional over 40 - especially over 50 or 60 - you know the job market that once rewarded your experience now penalizes you for it. You've been told you're too experienced, too senior, too educated, or not the right fit. Translation: you're too good to get hired. Today's hiring system is run by algorithms and overseen by young hiring managers who don't want to hire anyone who reminds them of their mom or dad. They don't want to be outshined. Instead, they want safe, compliant, and cheap. But you're not done. You're not obsolete. You just need to understand the rules of how the modern employment system really works and how to win inside it. Too Good to Get Hired decodes the AI filters, biases, and fears that keep the most qualified people unemployed and provides a clear roadmap for turning your experience into an asset and not a liability. You don't need to work harder or dumb yourself down. You just need to reposition yourself. Because it only takes one yes to get into the right job for you
