Be The Mentor Who Mattered
The One Thing That Changes Everything: Showing Up for Someone Else.We live in an age of connection without community. Social media keeps us plugged in but leaves us lonely. Information floods our screens, yet real guidance seems rare. The truth? The world is in desperate need of mentors-ordinary people willing to make an extraordinary difference.In Be the Mentor Who Mattered, internationally recognized speakers and bestselling authors Colleen Stanley and LeAnn Thieman share a bold invitation: step into the role that could change someone's life-and your own. Drawing on inspiring, true stories from business leaders, nurses, athletes, military veterans, artists, parents, and neighbors, Stanley and Thieman reveal that mentorship doesn't require a title, a program, or a lifetime commitment. Sometimes, it's one conversation, one moment of encouragement, one act of belief that sparks transformation.Inside, you'll discover: - Why mentorship is no longer a "nice-to-have" but a "must-have" in today's fractured world.- How to spot-and seize-mentor moments that can quietly alter the course of someone's life.- Inspiring real-life accounts of resilience, courage, and the ripple effect of guidance.- Practical ways to offer wisdom, encouragement, and "tough love" that empowers others to rise.- How becoming a mentor can reignite your own sense of purpose and connection.Whether you're a CEO or a student, a parent or a peer, you already have what it takes to be the mentor who mattered. Not by doing more-but by doing something for someone else.If you've ever wondered whether you can make a real difference, this book will convince you: you can. The only question is-will you?You don't have to change the whole world. Just change someone's world. Start today.
Being Acquired
This book, reflecting Dr. Jackson's dissertation research and related observations, prepares readers for what to expect regardless of organizational level and ownership during and after an M&A event. Providing the perceptions of management consultants in a Western business culture, the book gives readers examples of behaviors that make for a successful M&A and those that do not. The information will interest those in various industries, including professional and advisory services, M&A, banking, private equity, change management, organizational psychology, and human resources.
The Negotiation Code
"...Ellis draws on his experience in business and negotiating in all aspects of his life to teach readers both new and time-tested tactics for negotiating and preparing for any eventuality." -Kirkus Review"...a must-read for anyone seeking not only better outcomes but better relationships." -Seattle Book Review"...a fantastic resource that is sure to change how readers approach negotiation." -Readers' FavoriteEmotional Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence. The Future of Negotiation.Negotiation isn't just for boardrooms-it's a daily skill that shapes your career, relationships, and future. Yet most people approach it as a battle of tactics, missing the real opportunity: connection, clarity, and mutual gain.In The Negotiation Code, Guy Ellis blends the power of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) with the precision of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionize how you influence, collaborate, and lead. This isn't about manipulation-it's about mastering the psychology of human behavior and using strategy to create win-win outcomes.You'll learn how to: Build trust and influence before the conversation beginsUse AI for smarter preparation and real-time decision-makingFrame your message to shift resistance into alignmentApply the BEACONS(TM), Negotiation Grid(TM), and UNO(TM) frameworks to structure outcomes that stickWhether you're closing a business deal, leading a team, or navigating everyday conversations, The Negotiation Code gives you the tools to lead with confidence, connect with purpose, and shape outcomes-without anyone feeling like they've been "sold."Influence smarter. Lead better. Negotiate without limits.
Being Acquired
This book, reflecting Dr. Jackson's dissertation research and related observations, prepares readers for what to expect regardless of organizational level and ownership during and after an M&A event. Providing the perceptions of management consultants in a Western business culture, the book gives readers examples of behaviors that make for a successful M&A and those that do not. The information will interest those in various industries, including professional and advisory services, M&A, banking, private equity, change management, organizational psychology, and human resources.
You've Got This!
Have you realised that academic success and working hard aren't enough to build a fulfilling career? Packed with proven tips that work in the real world, You've Got This teaches the essential but overlooked skills you need to succeed when you have to work with other people. Whether you are fresh into your first job or navigating the messy middle of your career, this book gives you the tools to progress on your own terms. You'll learn how to: -create the reputation you want from day one -build rapport with new people -elicit useful feedback and act on it -handle difficult conversations with confidence -decide whether to stay, move on, or step up This book's sharp insights, engaging personal anecdotes and research from leading business schools spark lasting change so you can build the people skills you need to thrive in your career.
Fight Less, Win More: How Master Negotiators Influence Hearts, Minds, and Deals
"Fight Less, Win More is a massively useful book for just about anyone who has to deal with the desires, foibles, and idiosyncrasies of other human beings."--Daniel Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of To Sell Is Human, Drive, and The Power of RegretYour handbook for mastering the negotiating skills in the multimillion-copy bestseller Never Split the Difference.You're in a negotiation right now. In fact, you've been negotiating all day.That email to your boss? Negotiation. That conversation with your teenager? Negotiation. That interaction with the barista who made your morning coffee? Negotiation too.Most people don't realize they're negotiating until it's too late--until they've already lost ground, damaged relationships, or walked away empty-handed. But what if you could transform every interaction into an opportunity to get what you want while making others feel valued?In this groundbreaking follow-up to the global bestseller Never Split the Difference, negotiation experts Jonathan B. Smith and Derek Gaunt reveal the missing piece that's been holding you back: a practical handbook for applying Tactical Empathy--the ability to understand and influence people at a level they don't even realize--to every sensitive conversation in your life.Discover how to: Begin disarming defenses by making your counterpart feel genuinely understood. Acquire critical information by mastering the 5 Levels of Listening that uncover hidden motivations Spot game-changing "Black Swans" that swing seemingly impossible negotiations to your advantage Defuse tension and navigate high-pressure situations with confidence using the Core Four skills Get more of what you want without burning bridges or compromising your integrityForged in high-stakes hostage crises and refined in thousands of business negotiations, these field-tested techniques aren't based on academic theory--they're proven methods that work when the pressure is on.This book isn't about tricks or manipulative tactics or winning at all costs. It's about a fundamental shift in how you approach human interaction: It's not about you--it's about them.When you master this mindset and the practical skills that flow from it, you'll transform not just your negotiations but your entire life. You'll resolve conflicts faster, build stronger relationships, and achieve outcomes you never thought possible.Inside you'll find: Real-world case studies showing how these skills work in everyday situations Step-by-step guidance for implementing each technique Low-stakes practice exercises to build your confidence Actionable strategies for identifying and overcoming common negotiation trapsStop leaving money on the table. Stop enduring unnecessary conflict. Stop accepting less than you deserve.This isn't just another business book--it's the missing manual for every negotiation in your life.Get your copy of Fight Less, Win More today and start turning every conversation into a path to success.
Junk Values
"Provocative. Insightful. Transformative."In a world short on trust, where power is weaponised and choice is often no more than the illusion of choice, how can you thrive on your own terms? We must look to ourselves for guidance. Understanding our purpose and principles, expressing them clearly and actually living by them, is the strongest possible foundation for people and businesses who want to flourish. But there is a problem. The world of values, purpose, vision and culture has shrunk to a limited vocabulary and performative showboating. Little wonder so many people now dismiss it all as nothing more than corporate BS.It is a crying shame. To turn a powerful asset into derivative nonsense is a spectacular own-goal - and one with serious costs in trust, reputation and success.Junk Values exposes the patterns that have crept, unchallenged, into the systems and processes of values. It shows you exactly what I define as Junk Values, why they do real damage to people and businesses alike, and how to replace them with something stronger. Because the way I advocate is neither easier nor faster but very definitely better.And the burger and fries? Read on, and you'll find out.Junk Values is a sharp and timely expos矇 of how corporate culture lost its way - and a practical guide to rebuilding genuine purpose, trust, and integrity in business.
Time Management For Everyone
Time Management For Everyone: Strategies to Improve Your Work-Life Balance, Increase Your Efficiency & Productivity, Deal with Procrastination & Give You More Time and FreedomReclaim your time, boost your productivity, and create the work-life balance you've always wanted, even if your days feel chaotic and overwhelming!Are you constantly juggling endless tasks, back-to-back meetings, overflowing emails, family commitments, and looming deadlines? Do you wish you could finally find more hours in your day? You are not alone, and this book is here to help.Time Management For Everyone is a practical, actionable guide designed for busy People. Suitable for professionals, managers, and leaders at work, or stay-at-home Moms, Students, and Teenagers. Anyone who wants to take control of their time, reduce stress, and achieve more without burning out. Whether you're struggling with procrastination, lack of focus, or energy management, this guide offers clear strategies you can implement immediately.Inside, you'll discover how to: Overcome procrastination and tackle daunting tasks with confidence.Master prioritization so you focus on what truly matters.Use micro-tasking and habit stacking to build routines that stick.Manage your energy to maximize productivity without burnout.Implement techniques to save time and reduce stress.Set realistic goals and achieve them with precision.Decode your biological rhythms for optimal task scheduling.Maintain focus in a digitally distracted world.Integrate work-life balance into your daily routine effortlessly.And much more!
Secrets of Confident People
WHAT WOULD A LITTLE EXTRA CONFIDENCE MEAN TO YOU? Confidence can help you do better at work, feel more comfortable in social situations, be more open to new experiences. Confidence can do amazing things for you. Secrets of Self-Confidence shows you how to build it. INSTANT CONFIDENCE If you've ever done anything well, you already know how to do confidence. The secret is to know what it looks, sounds and feels like for you, and then replicate it in areas where confidence doesn't come so easily. Secrets of Self-Confidence reveals the things you need to know to grow your self-confidence. Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now to get better results. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for success, a formula that will unlock your full potential. GET THE CONFIDENCE HABIT Most people are brought up thinking you're either confident or not. That's not the case. Confidence isn't something you have or don't have; it's something you do or don't do. We all have it and can trigger it in an instant regardless of situation, experience or external factors. This book is packed with strategies for increasing confidence. By choosing one or two at a time and using them, your confidence will grow significantly no matter what your starting point. Apply the tools, techniques and principles and you will have all the confidence you could ever need in any situation. ABOUT THE SERIES Secrets books are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life. They boil down the essentials of important topics into short, quick lessons giving expert advice on a wide range of challenges that you can apply instantly. Each chapter outlines one of the 50 secrets and gives three strategies for putting the ideas into action. Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or be on top of your work, these books give the answers you're looking for.
Delivering the Wow
A Fast Company Press book How a culture of "WOW" transformed the travel industry "WOW!" was the word on everyone's lips as the first guests stepped aboard Icon of the Seas, the largest, most spectacular cruise ship ever created.Icon was one of many WOWs generated by a standout culture during the tenure of Richard Fain, regularly named one of Barron's "World's Best CEOs." Under Fain's leadership, Royal Caribbean Group built the world's most innovative ships--large and small--and one of the strongest service cultures in the travel industry.In Delivering the WOW, Fain shows how a culture united people around a mission, delighted guests, and unlocked extraordinary performance. Drawing on vivid stories from 33 years at the helm, Fain explains how a remarkable culture was forged and strengthened through: -Alignment: ensuring every employee understands the same clear mission, beyond hierarchy or titles-Intentionality: never losing sight of the ultimate goal and ensuring that every action, big or small, supports that objective-Continuous improvement: never being satisfied; always believing that there are ways to improve-Crisis response: deeply rooted culture as a stabilizing force during black swan events, including the global pandemicInvaluable principles like these are woven into unforgettable stories which help explain how the company's profitability, guest capacity, and employee base all grew more than thirtyfold. Fain also candidly recounts mistakes he made along the way. He takes readers inside tough decisions during high-stakes crises--including the COVID shutdown--that helped rally 100,000 employees to beat the odds and unify the company like never before.Beyond its valuable lessons, the book offers cruise enthusiasts a behind-the-scenes look at the dedicated teamwork that shapes every unforgettable voyage. Delivering the WOW tells the dramatic story of a tenacious culture that surmounted challenges, thrilled customers, and introduced game-changing innovations.
WORK Then PLACE
Is your workplace built for how we work today-or stuck in the way we worked yesterday?The world of work changed overnight in 2020, when COVID-19 forced millions of corporate employees to work from home-yet many organizations have still not adapted to the new standards of modern work. Since then, we've lived through the Great Work From Home Experiment, the Great Resignation, the Great Reshuffle, and now find ourselves grappling with the Age of AI. While most workplace debates still focus on where people work, the more important question is how work actually happens, and how places support work.WORK then PLACE redefines the workplace for the 21st century. The modern workplace isn't a fixed location, but an ecosystem of behaviors, systems, and environments tailored to the unique attributes of your organization. This book provides a clear and adaptable guide to developing a workplace strategy that aligns with business goals, helps employees thrive at work, and evolves alongside your company.With WORK then PLACE, you'll learn how to: Distinguish between the work your company does and the places (physical, digital, and experiential) that support it.Develop a workplace strategy that centers workflows and the people who power them.Use practical frameworks and decision-making methods to define and evolve your approach.Navigate hybrid work, AI shifts, cultural transformation, and the growing demand for adaptability and purpose.Measure effectiveness and drive meaningful change that enables employee success, rather than just requiring compliance.What you won't find in WORK then PLACE: Prescriptive formulas, nostalgia for the pre-pandemic Before Times, justification for half-baked RTO policies, or stale remote vs. office debates. The conversation has evolved. Our approaches must, too.Written by workplace transformation and employee experience experts Sara Escobar and Corinne Murray, WORK then PLACE distills decades of real-world experience into an approachable, provocative guide for anyone shaping work and workplaces today. WORK then PLACE helps you build a workplace strategy that is structured as an organizational strategy, not just a real estate one. Better workplaces help companies become more effective, more adaptive, and more human. It all starts with understanding how we work now.Modern work needs modern strategies. Create yours with WORK then PLACE!Sara Escobar utilizes knowledge built over her 20-year career leading Workplace for global companies, including CBRE, Riot Games, Netflix, Honey, and Hulu. She holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Development from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor's in Communications from the University of Oregon. She is also the Founder and President of Wielding Workplace, a consultancy that supplies solutions to corporate workplace challenges and fractional workplace leadership. Corinne Murray is a work futurist, workplace strategist, and writer with 15 years of experience in organizational change, employee experience, and workplace transformation. She has led initiatives for companies including WeWork, American Express, RXR, Gensler, and CBRE. As the Founder and Chief Transformation Strategist of AGATE, Corinne helps organizations navigate the evolving nature of work by aligning people, systems, and technology, particularly in the context of hybrid work, four-day workweeks, and emerging AI tools.
Unsung Heroines of Business
Behind every successful woman in business lies a story-one of resilience, courage, and the relentless pursuit of possibility. These are the women who rise above challenges, carve new paths, and quietly yet powerfully change the landscape of leadership.Whether you're an entrepreneur building from scratch, an executive navigating boardrooms, or a nonprofit leader championing change, your journey is marked by grit, wisdom, and moments of daring that deserve to be told.Unsung Heroines of Business shines a light on the women who: Break barriers and redefine what leadership looks likeBalance ambition with personal commitments, often against the oddsInspire future generations to dream bigger and reach higherThis book is for every woman who has ever dared to believe in herself-who has pushed past doubters, setbacks, and ceilings that once felt unbreakable.Unsung Heroines are not just leaders. They are trailblazers, visionaries, and role models whose stories prove that strength, heart, and persistence can change the world.
The Ethics of Urgency
When everything feels urgent, how do you decide what truly deserves your time? This book delivers a powerful reframe for anyone drowning in deadlines, emotional labor, and unrelenting demands. Instead of chasing productivity hacks or color-coded calendars, it introduces a field-tested approach rooted in triage borrowed from battlefield medics, not business schools. You ll learn how to assess tasks like wounds: which ones need attention now, which can wait, and which must be left behind. For the overwhelmed professional, the exhausted caregiver, or the chronic over-committer, this is your permission to stop reacting and start prioritizing under pressure with precision and purpose. You ll discover: A new lens for strategic task prioritization that honors your limits without compromising your values How to make decisions under stress using a triage-inspired method that cuts through chaos Why saying no is not selfish but a form of ethical decision-making in productivity How to build a personal task triage system that turns overwhelm into clarity The mental model that separates noise from signal and guilt from responsibility This book doesn t teach you how to do it all. It teaches you how to decide what matters most when you can t. Whether you re seeking productivity for burnout prevention, looking to reclaim time for deep focus, or learning how to manage urgent tasks without collapsing, this guide offers a grounded, human approach to living with intent. If you re ready to stop firefighting and start choosing with confidence, this is the clarity you ve been missing. Learn how to say no with integrity and finally protect the space for what truly deserves your attention.
The Chief Event Officer's Playbook
Explore the art and science of how to create and curate transformational eventsIn an age of deep fakes and misinformation, business and professional events are more important than ever before. Live events are where real people have authentic conversations, where trust can flourish. They convene communities, create connections and host conversations, and ultimately they can change the world.Events have been elevated around the boardroom table: they're no longer simply a cost centre, but drivers of revenue and purpose. They have the power to inspire world leaders, change government policy and transform the conversation in sectors from immunology to indigenous rights. But creating such purposeful, transformational events is a strategic, not a tactical undertaking. The Chief Event Officer's Playbook offers a blue print for a new generation of events; purpose-led, outcome-driven and aligned to organizational goals.Drawing on her decades of experience across a wide range of events - media-owned, commercial events, corporate, non-profit and association - Sasha Frieze has created the essential guide for CevOs, aspiring CevOs, Event Directors and Planners, CMOs, boards and anyone exploring the strategic power of events for their organization.
WORK Then PLACE
Is your workplace built for how we work today-or stuck in the way we worked yesterday?The world of work changed overnight in 2020, when COVID-19 forced millions of corporate employees to work from home-yet many organizations have still not adapted to the new standards of modern work. Since then, we've lived through the Great Work From Home Experiment, the Great Resignation, the Great Reshuffle, and now find ourselves grappling with the Age of AI. While most workplace debates still focus on where people work, the more important question is how work actually happens, and how places support work.WORK then PLACE redefines the workplace for the 21st century. The modern workplace isn't a fixed location, but an ecosystem of behaviors, systems, and environments tailored to the unique attributes of your organization. This book provides a clear and adaptable guide to developing a workplace strategy that aligns with business goals, helps employees thrive at work, and evolves alongside your company.With WORK then PLACE, you'll learn how to: Distinguish between the work your company does and the places (physical, digital, and experiential) that support it.Develop a workplace strategy that centers workflows and the people who power them.Use practical frameworks and decision-making methods to define and evolve your approach.Navigate hybrid work, AI shifts, cultural transformation, and the growing demand for adaptability and purpose.Measure effectiveness and drive meaningful change that enables employee success, rather than just requiring compliance.What you won't find in WORK then PLACE: Prescriptive formulas, nostalgia for the pre-pandemic Before Times, justification for half-baked RTO policies, or stale remote vs. office debates. The conversation has evolved. Our approaches must, too.Written by workplace transformation and employee experience experts Sara Escobar and Corinne Murray, WORK then PLACE distills decades of real-world experience into an approachable, provocative guide for anyone shaping work and workplaces today. WORK then PLACE helps you build a workplace strategy that is structured as an organizational strategy, not just a real estate one. Better workplaces help companies become more effective, more adaptive, and more human. It all starts with understanding how we work now.Modern work needs modern strategies. Create yours with WORK then PLACE!Sara Escobar utilizes knowledge built over her 20-year career leading Workplace for global companies, including CBRE, Riot Games, Netflix, Honey, and Hulu. She holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Development from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor's in Communications from the University of Oregon. She is also the Founder and President of Wielding Workplace, a consultancy that supplies solutions to corporate workplace challenges and fractional workplace leadership. Corinne Murray is a work futurist, workplace strategist, and writer with 15 years of experience in organizational change, employee experience, and workplace transformation. She has led initiatives for companies including WeWork, American Express, RXR, Gensler, and CBRE. As the Founder and Chief Transformation Strategist of AGATE, Corinne helps organizations navigate the evolving nature of work by aligning people, systems, and technology, particularly in the context of hybrid work, four-day workweeks, and emerging AI tools.
The Joy of CEHX
Take your CEHX to the next level.What do you get when you combine the essentials of business success - Customer, Employee, and Human eXperience? Great CEHX.Too many new businesses are built to fail. Too many established brands squander their potential and stunt their growth. Too many leaders and business owners overrate their own performance, misunderstanding what great CEHX entails. Not anymore!CEHX-pert and clinical psychotherapist Aileen Day provides the tough love you need to take business by the balls and create an unforgettable - for the right reasons! - customer, employee, and human experience. The Joy of CEHX gives you the casual hook-up to: Create a smooth and satisfying customer experience journey that keeps people coming back for moreCultivate a thriving company culture that produces brand advocates at every level of your organisationAvoid the pitfalls of scaling and grow your brand the right way (create a shower and a grower)Take your brand to the next level by embracing modern tech and trends, including gamificationTune into the desires of the humans who can make your business a brand as you deliver a deeply satisfying customer, employee, and human experience that strengthens your profits and supports your success. Start delivering top-tier CEHX that propels you towards the pinnacle of the customer experience pyramid, produces employees who are avid brand ambassadors, and leverages the all-important human elements of modern business. Because at the end of the day, CEHX sells.aileenday.com.au
The Chief Event Officer's Playbook
Explore the art and science of how to create and curate transformational eventsIn an age of deep fakes and misinformation, business and professional events are more important than ever before. Live events are where real people have authentic conversations, where trust can flourish. They convene communities, create connections and host conversations, and ultimately they can change the world.Events have been elevated around the boardroom table: they're no longer simply a cost centre, but drivers of revenue and purpose. They have the power to inspire world leaders, change government policy and transform the conversation in sectors from immunology to indigenous rights. But creating such purposeful, transformational events is a strategic, not a tactical undertaking. The Chief Event Officer's Playbook offers a blue print for a new generation of events; purpose-led, outcome-driven and aligned to organizational goals.Drawing on her decades of experience across a wide range of events - media-owned, commercial events, corporate, non-profit and association - Sasha Frieze has created the essential guide for CevOs, aspiring CevOs, Event Directors and Planners, CMOs, boards and anyone exploring the strategic power of events for their organization.
The Joy of CEHX
Take your CEHX to the next level.What do you get when you combine the essentials of business success - Customer, Employee, and Human eXperience? Great CEHX.Too many new businesses are built to fail. Too many established brands squander their potential and stunt their growth. Too many leaders and business owners overrate their own performance, misunderstanding what great CEHX entails. Not anymore!CEHX-pert and clinical psychotherapist Aileen Day provides the tough love you need to take business by the balls and create an unforgettable - for the right reasons! - customer, employee, and human experience. The Joy of CEHX gives you the casual hook-up to: Create a smooth and satisfying customer experience journey that keeps people coming back for moreCultivate a thriving company culture that produces brand advocates at every level of your organisationAvoid the pitfalls of scaling and grow your brand the right way (create a shower and a grower)Take your brand to the next level by embracing modern tech and trends, including gamificationTune into the desires of the humans who can make your business a brand as you deliver a deeply satisfying customer, employee, and human experience that strengthens your profits and supports your success. Start delivering top-tier CEHX that propels you towards the pinnacle of the customer experience pyramid, produces employees who are avid brand ambassadors, and leverages the all-important human elements of modern business. Because at the end of the day, CEHX sells.aileenday.com.au
So, You Want To Be An Inventor . . .
This book is a discussion of the author's experience with inventions, securing patents and trademarks. The author holds several patents and trademarks. This is not a Step 1, Step 2, Step 3 book, but rather a beginner's guide to the commitments which the author believes from his experience that the reader will need to be seriously dedicated.
The Only One in the Room
"Only One in the Room is not only a terrific book about communication, it's also an invaluable field guide for navigating leadership, difference, and authenticity in a world that too often rewards conformity and punishes individuality." - Stephen Covey, Author of "Trust and Inspire"Have you ever walked into a room-whether it's your first team meeting, a high-stakes boardroom, or a C-suite strategy session-and felt like you didn't quite belong?Maybe you're the youngest professional at the table, the only woman in a room full of men, or the leader whose perspective challenges the dominant voice. That experience of being "the only one" is more common than you think-and it can leave even the most talented professionals feeling overlooked, undervalued, or unheard.The Only One in the Room, leadership and communication expert Denise "DT" Thomas reveals that being the "only one" isn't a disadvantage-it's your competitive edge. Drawing from more than two decades in Fortune 100 companies and her work as Founder of The Effective Communication Coach, Denise shares stories, proven strategies, and practical frameworks that will empower you to: Gain recognition for your ideas and contributions so your impact is visible at every level.Turn self-doubt into authentic communication strengths that elevate your influence.Bridge cultural and generational divides to build trust, connection, and alignment across teams.Develop an executive presence rooted in clarity, confidence, and credibility.Lead with authenticity by creating environments where you-and others-belong and thrive.Imagine stepping into any room-whether you're just starting out, managing a growing team, or shaping strategy at the executive level-knowing your voice will be heard, respected, and remembered.The Only One in the Room is your blueprint to transform difference into distinction and presence into power. Whether you're climbing the ladder or leading from the top, this book will equip you to own your voice, elevate your influence, and lead with the confidence that you are exactly where you're meant to be.
How To Win The Business War
BEWARE: SOME KNIGHTS IN SHINING ARMOUR MAY BE IMPOSTERS WRAPPED IN TIN FOIL!When it comes to business, we all need a knight in shining armour. However, what I've come to realise during my 40 plus years of business ownership is that some of these knights are not the real thing. Many are imposters wrapped in tin foil!In 2020, during the global pandemic, I decided to write a series of articles providing advice to the small business community. I wanted to share my knowledge and experience with others in a meaningful way.The online success of these articles led to the creation of this book, in which I am delighted to include one hundred of these articles. Packed with advice, each article is guaranteed to add value to your business.Why? Because they are based on principles that I know work. Principles I have used myself.If you read this book and take on board the strategies, your business will go from strength to strength.I am Richard Knight, your knight in shining armour.I promise there is no tin foil here!
Making Money Work
Here's an inspirational and approachable version of your book description for Making Money Work: Careers and the New Economy: Ready to shape a future where money works for you, not against you? Making Money Work: Careers and the New Economy is your no-nonsense guide to building a life of freedom and possibility-no matter where you're starting from.Inside, you'll uncover how to: Break free from old money hang-ups and rewrite your story.Create budgets that truly align with your life and goals.Build smart saving habits that secure your future.Invest with confidence and watch your money grow-all starting with small steps.Unlock new ways to earn, from side gigs to passive income.Master financial tools and keep your progress on trackBut this isn't just another finance manual. It's an invitation to see money in a whole new light: as a tool for impact, growth, and self-expression. With easy-to-follow advice, real-world examples, and a refreshingly positive outlook, this book will help you transform your relationship with money-so your finances empower your dreams and never hold you back.It's time to take control, dream bigger, and make money truly work for you.
Collaborate Better
Discover how to apply relationship science to make every workplace collaboration less painful and more productive - in just 6 minutes!
The EQ Prescription
Health-care professionals-clinicians, nurses, students-have dedicated countless hours to and made endless sacrifices for their careers, yet too many face dissatisfaction and exit early due to the overwhelming pressures of the system, many of which are out of their control. Unfortunately, standard healthy habits like eating and sleeping well and exercising aren't enough. The remedy? Putting yourself first using The EQ Prescription.Dr. Mickey Lebowitz, a certified endocrinologist and emotional intelligence expert, offers and guides you through a transformative, groundbreaking concept: the Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Zone. This framework provides practical, easy-to-use strategies that can be utilized in real time, especially when the heat is on, and is designed to help you navigate the high-stress demands of health care, allowing you to stay emotionally and physically well so you can be your best and give your best. The benefits are enormous: greater job fulfillment, better patient satisfaction and outcomes, enhanced leadership, and reduced risk of malpractice and burnout. If you're ready to thrive in health care, managing yourself through its inescapable pain points, while delivering exceptional patient care and deservedly enjoying both your professional and personal life, The EQ Prescription is written for you.
Transformational Communication
In a world of profound change and where every message shapes perception, the most influential and impactful leaders are those who communicate with purpose, power and presence. This book is your guide to becoming a truly transformational communicator; one who builds trust, ignites action and leaves a lasting legacy. Inside, you'll discover the secrets of transformational communication, including how to: master high-stakes communication no matter the audience, context or settingharness the power of storytelling to connect deeply and move people to actionshape a bold leadership narrative grounded in identity, purpose and visionleverage proven frameworks to craft resonant messages and narrativesengage stakeholders and lead change with clarity and convictioncommand a room with aligned verbal and non-verbal language Through practical strategies, research-backed insights and real-world examples, you'll learn how to craft messages that resonate, to navigate complex communication landscapes with confidence and to build enduring influence.Whether you're a business, government, not-for-profit or community leader, this book will help you step into your highest potential as a communicator and, in doing so, become the kind of leader the world needs now.
Regenerate
In today's hyper-connected world, no workplace challenge looms larger than the generational divide-yet few leaders know how to bridge it. In this revised and expanded version of her book ReGenerate, national speaker and "generational translator" Jessica Stollings teams up with former college professor and Gen Z expert Dr. Karah Sprouse to answer the questions: What are we building, how can it be better, and how can we do it together?Are sneakers appropriate workplace attire? Should success be measured by hours or outcomes? How many exclamation marks are too many in an email? These everyday questions reveal deeper generational divides in values, communication, and expectations. As workplaces evolve in demographics, structure, and technology, much about how we relate and communicate has been lost in translation. From Boomers to Millennials, Gen Xers to Gen Z, clashing perspectives can spark tension-or unlock powerful collaboration. Six years after releasing the first edition of ReGenerate, Jessica Stollings--with over two decades of experience studying generations--has joined forces with Dr. Karah Sprouse. Together, they expand and update this important work with new chapters focused on Gen Z and introducing Gen Alpha, new data and research, as well as information addressing how COVID-19 has reshaped generational dynamics and why this matters today. Blending real-world stories, research, and interviews, ReGenerate: Empowering Generations to Work with (and Not Against) Each Other is a timely must-read for business leaders, executives, students, and anyone looking to create a more efficient, diverse, multigenerational work environment.Whether you're a CEO navigating cultural change, an HR leader revamping team dynamics, or a student preparing to enter the workforce, ReGenerate provides the tools to lead with empathy, communicate with clarity, and collaborate across generations. It's about more than just understanding each other; it's about leveraging the strengths of all generations so that organizations thrive, grow, and ReGenerate.
The secrets of my millionaire mind
The Secrets of My Millionaire Mind: 365 entrepreneurial reflections for personal and business success is more than a book - it's a flight plan for those seeking consistent results.Drawing on decades of experience as a lawyer, investor and entrepreneur, Faustino Júnior delivers 365 practical reflections on strategy, execution, an long-term thinking.It's a daily call to action for those ready to stop reacting and start building. Start from where you are. But don't wait - Success starts now.
The Common Excuses of the Comfortable Compromiser
Comfortable compromisers block the way of anyone trying to change anything. This is your field guide to their common excuses. Now you can recognise them, understand them and overcome their opposition. We live in the age of the compromiser. Political, business and personal life all echo with the sound of compromise. We know we need to change, but we can't because we fear we have too much to lose. This is a fundamental paradox facing human society. Comfortable compromisers often control the most significant power bases and since the current situation serves them well, they have little interest or incentive to listen to arguments for change. Reading The Common Excuses of the Comfortable Compromiser you will find yourself identifying with both compromiser and advocate for change, and gain a fresh insight into the need for innovative and pristine ideas on which to base our interactions as a society.,
Everything I Want To Tell My Kids About Business, But I'll Be Dead By The Time They Ask
As my career progressed, I realized that the early years' tasks were "do this, do that," for which my college and graduate courses prepared me. As my job responsibilities increased continually, I realized there was a whole new skill set that I had to acquire. For example, I had to manage people, create change, style-flex with everyone, resolve conflicts, become a leader, utilize the optimum process for making the right decisions, develop a plan to remain in balance, learn how to flourish in a complex corporate environment, determine what are the "critical success factors" for each of my jobs, develop an optimum company strategy (and then create a culture to match), develop action plans to improve underperforming operations, implement tactics to secure that next job promotion, and most importantly, learn how to achieve highest excellence in work habits, actions, and results; and carefully plan and implement my career steps. These new processes and principles I developed for my career became the basis for the book I wrote for my children. Results At age twenty-five, I was earning salary/bonus of $16,000. By age forty, my annual salary/bonus was $1.6 million. My job at that time was senior vice president and office of chief executive. My two children and son-in-law (now in their thirties) read my book in 2003, and it helped their careers greatly. Their present job titles are the following: Chief Operating Officer/Head of Trading and Risk Management for a Hedge fund Managing Director for an Investment Bank. CEO for an upscale restaurant chain. Final Thought By utilizing the processes and principles covered in my book, your job progress will become continually easier and clearer; it will be your "guide" for achieving success. PS, my book also includes brief stories from my three years of taxi driving in New York City. The reason for the taxi stories was to keep my kids' interest in reading the book (just to read the next "crazy" taxi story)! Highlights from five book reviews: "The book provided a compact view of one executive's journey and the skills, tools, and principles he needed for success - the ones not taught in college." "This book is truly a must read for anyone wanting to achieve success in their careers....it has something in it for everyone - whether you are fresh out of school, embarking on a new career, or trying to take your career to the next level." "This is a book that I am going to give to my kids. The principles and processes covered in the book will be a major part of their 'guide' for achieving career success." "Through this book, Steve Koskinas serves as the ultimate life and career coach! I wish that I could have encountered this book 20 years ago!" "This book does a masterful job describing how to progress in one's career. I have read a number of books on management principles and effective leadership and none of them provided a clear and easy to follow path to success as this book does for the reader." See inside back cover for full reviews.
It's Just Business
We've heard it before, in some form or another: It's nothing personal, it's just business. While they claim it is meant to be reassuring, this phrase couldn't be further from the truth. It's a lie and a form of abuse. Abusers hide behind it, enabling them to perpetuate their toxic behaviour and avoid uncomfortable interactions. "It's just business" has morphed into a pervasive culture, affecting people's personal and professional lives. Author Dave Peters has seen-and experienced-what inevitably follows: feeling confused, victimized, and powerless. But after years of seeing this abuse firsthand, Dave developed the techniques to overcome it and teach his clients to do the same. And now you can too.Through research, anecdotes, and scenarios, It's Just Business: P.S. You're an A$$hole shares invaluable insights on how the "it's just business" culture came to be, who says and perpetuates its use, and why it exists. Following a directed step-by-step approach, readers will learn how to identify abusive behaviour, develop the necessary skills to overcome it, and take back their power. Candid and practical, It's Just Business shows how to eliminate toxicity in the workplace and create an environment where everyone feels safe and can rise to their potential. But more than that, this self-help guide calls out abusive behaviour patterns and shows that workers will no longer tolerate the exploitation pervading business culture today.
It's Just Business
We've heard it before, in some form or another: It's nothing personal, it's just business. While they claim it is meant to be reassuring, this phrase couldn't be further from the truth. It's a lie and a form of abuse. Abusers hide behind it, enabling them to perpetuate their toxic behaviour and avoid uncomfortable interactions. "It's just business" has morphed into a pervasive culture, affecting people's personal and professional lives. Author Dave Peters has seen-and experienced-what inevitably follows: feeling confused, victimized, and powerless. But after years of seeing this abuse firsthand, Dave developed the techniques to overcome it and teach his clients to do the same. And now you can too.Through research, anecdotes, and scenarios, It's Just Business: P.S. You're an A$$hole shares invaluable insights on how the "it's just business" culture came to be, who says and perpetuates its use, and why it exists. Following a directed step-by-step approach, readers will learn how to identify abusive behaviour, develop the necessary skills to overcome it, and take back their power. Candid and practical, It's Just Business shows how to eliminate toxicity in the workplace and create an environment where everyone feels safe and can rise to their potential. But more than that, this self-help guide calls out abusive behaviour patterns and shows that workers will no longer tolerate the exploitation pervading business culture today.
Writing Rediscovered
Reframe Your Ideas About Writing. Reclaim Your Power as a Writer. In Writing Rediscovered, author and writing scholar Elizabeth Wardle invites you to transform your approach to writing through nine powerful "threshold concepts." These foundational ideas will reshape how you think, feel, and act as a writer. Rather than offering generic writing tips, this book dives deep into what's holding you back from seeing yourself as a writer. You'll challenge your beliefs about what writing is, who can be a writer, and what makes writing "good." Dr. Wardle helps you reflect on past experiences with writing instruction and replace damaging ideas with more productive ones. Writing Rediscovered blends decades of research with accessible, interactive methods, offering practical tools to help you reshape your writing identity. Whether you're writing reports, emails, or poetry, this book will change how you approach writing. Inside the Book: Research-based strategies for building writing confidence and understanding your relationship with writing. Insights into how your experiences, emotions, body, and tools influence your writing process. Reflective activities to actively engage you in transforming your writing life. Exercises for developing your personal writing process and toolkit. Guidance for creating a Writer's Manifesto to shape your writing going forward. From the author of Writing About Writing--the groundbreaking textbook that revolutionized college writing instruction--Writing Rediscovered dismantles harmful myths about writing. As Director of the Howe Center for Writing Excellence at Miami University, Elizabeth Wardle brings decades of experience helping writers of all kinds redefine their relationship with writing. It's time to reframe your writing. Reclaim your voice. And rediscover the power of your words.
Logic & Language
You can't engineer culture with reason and design.As decisions spread, they're already translated. As ideas land, they're already filtered. As strategies stick, they're already framed.Logic & Language begins where most leadership books stop: with the maps people silently carry. These maps are drawn from bias, story, habit, and half-remembered truths - and they shape every decision and interaction long before leaders present their strategies.In this practical and powerful second volume of NLP Mastery for Leaders, Paul O'Neill shows how culture shifts not through command, but through meaning. Leaders will learn how to: Surface hidden maps with precision questions.Expose the scaffolding beneath assumptions.Frame narratives that invite - not coerce.Reframe perspectives so coherence returns without force.This isn't about clever rhetoric. It's about alignment. Because the challenge isn't what's said. It's how meaning is made.Culture lives between us. It cannot be redesigned. Mostly concealed, it is revealed in language. And through language, it can move in new directions.Paul O'Neill equips leaders to decode complexity and guide systems with insight and precision. He is the author of the Neuro-Resilience Skills series and Adaptive Wisdoms.If you want to lead in complexity, don't start with plans. Start with language.
Get That Promotion
From making a good impression to dealing with difficult people, from building external relations to acing your online presence, here are all the skills you need to get that promotion - in just 6 minutes!
The Storyteller's Advantage
A practical guide to unlocking the secrets of great storytelling that will give any business leader an edge against the competition Winner of the Porchlight Business Book Award for Innovation & Creativity For decades, the business world has been content with leaders who drive profits and make strategic decisions. But in today's ultracompetitive world, that is simply not enough. The ability to tell a compelling story about your product or service is no longer just a competitive advantage--it's a requirement. In The Storyteller's Advantage, investor, startup advisor, and former business journalist Christina Farr reveals the secrets of business leaders who inspire, entertain, and empathize through the art of storytelling. Farr offers an inside look at the greatest storytelling CEOs, whose narrative abilities enable them to raise more capital, retain more talent, and make their brands more memorable. With empirical research and candid commentary, Farr explores how these leaders developed their stories, breaks down the narratives that are resonating in today's workplaces, and shares practical advice on how to deliver the most compelling message. Practical and approachable, The Storyteller's Advantage will help any business leader to tap into their ultimate superpower--telling a great story.
Storytelling with Data
How do you turn a forgettable graph into a compelling data story? For more than a decade, the team at storytelling with data has helped leading organizations and countless professionals transform their business communications into action-inspiring narratives. Now, they're bringing the best of those lessons to you--in the beloved before-and-after format synonymous with their popular workshops. Through twenty powerful makeovers, watch ineffective charts evolve into engaging visuals that captivate, inform, and lead to smarter decisions. World-renowned data storytellers Mike Cisneros, Alex Velez, and SWD founder Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic guide you through proven methods to strengthen your communications, sharing the thought process behind each redesign so you can confidently apply the concepts to your work. Building on core principles from the international bestseller storytelling with data, refined through thousands of workshops, they demonstrate the straightforward, intentional changes--like simplifying visuals, eliminating clutter, and emphasizing key insights--that will transform your graphs and slides from the expected to the extraordinary. In storytelling with data: before and after, you'll learn how to: Structure stories that connect with your audience Create visuals that clarify complex information Apply color, layout, and design to focus attention on what matters most Overcome common challenges like time constraints and poorly designed templates Craft narratives that make an impact and influence outcomes Every page of storytelling with data: before and after is packed with insights drawn from real-world experience, distilled into easy-to-implement strategies. No matter your role, experience level, or comfort with data, you'll learn practical lessons you can apply right away. Each transformation delivers meaningful takeaways to help you create data stories that resonate--and get results. This book is your ultimate blueprint for turning graphs into persuasive, decision-driving stories.
Mastering Networking
Mastering Networking isn't just another job search book, it's a wake-up call.If you've been endlessly applying online, tweaking your CV for every role, and hearing nothing but silence, you're not alone. The truth is, the job market has changed, and your approach needs to change with it.Today, opportunity doesn't come to those who apply blindly. It comes to those who are visible, connected, and take control of their careers through meaningful networking. The candidate experience is broken. Algorithms rule. Applications vanish into black holes. But behind the noise lies the Connected Job Market, where decisions are made before jobs are even posted. You're only a few conversations away.Inside, you'll learn how companies actually hire and how to reverse-engineer the process to your advantage. Discover how to self-promote authentically, even if you hate "networking." Learn to build a standout LinkedIn profile, use the right keywords, and tell compelling stories that make hiring managers remember you. You'll also master how to navigate interviews and get to "yes" faster, even in tough panel settings.Most importantly, you'll learn how to build genuine relationships, online and in person, and how to dig the well before you need it. From reframing rejection to building long-term leverage, this book gives you the tools, mindset, and strategies to stand out and land the job you deserve.Whether job hunting, career shifting, or done being ghosted-this is your guide to taking back control and opening doors that wouldn't open on their own.Stop waiting. Start connecting. Your next opportunity is closer than you think.
Logic & Language
You can't engineer culture with reason and design.As decisions spread, they're already translated. As ideas land, they're already filtered. As strategies stick, they're already framed.Logic & Language begins where most leadership books stop: with the maps people silently carry. These maps are drawn from bias, story, habit, and half-remembered truths - and they shape every decision and interaction long before leaders present their strategies.In this practical and powerful second volume of NLP Mastery for Leaders, Paul O'Neill shows how culture shifts not through command, but through meaning. Leaders will learn how to: Surface hidden maps with precision questions.Expose the scaffolding beneath assumptions.Frame narratives that invite - not coerce.Reframe perspectives so coherence returns without force.This isn't about clever rhetoric. It's about alignment. Because the challenge isn't what's said. It's how meaning is made.Culture lives between us. It cannot be redesigned. Mostly concealed, it is revealed in language. And through language, it can move in new directions.Paul O'Neill equips leaders to decode complexity and guide systems with insight and precision. He is the author of the Neuro-Resilience Skills series and Adaptive Wisdoms.If you want to lead in complexity, don't start with plans. Start with language.
Upgrade Your Leadership
LEADERSHIP IS A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATIONBut what if it feels like all you are doing is putting out fires and managing chaos?Seasoned business coach and entrepreneur Eric Pfeiffer knows what leaders want-they want to feel comfortable in their skin and confident in their role. They want a team that works well together to: communicatemake decisionsengage in conflictlearngrowand solve problems.Enter the Leadership Operating System: a collection of tools-or simple, repeatable pathways- that will transform you, your team, and the culture of your workplace. Follow Eric as he teaches each of these proven tools with empathy and wisdom, using memorable visuals and real-life examples. Upgrade your leadership and watch your business thrive!BONUS: This book comes with a free, downloadable companion guide containing actionable worksheets, additional insights, and exclusive resources to accelerate your progress.
Negotiation + Influence = Success
What if three minutes a day could transform your career?Negotiating effectively and exerting influence are crucial skills that can feel overwhelming.Negotiation + Influence = Success: Quick Lessons to Help You Win in Corporate Life solves this problem with a series of bite-sized practical lessons that you can apply immediately.With over 25 years of experience across top global firms and business schools, Giuseppe Conti shares proven techniques to build rapport, create value, and influence others with integrity. Whether you are negotiating a deal, asking for a raise or strengthening key relationships, this book offers powerful insights that you can apply immediately via small daily improvements.
Remarkable Speaking Workbook
Remarkable Speaking is an immersive, experiential learning approach that guides you through incremental exercises designed to stimulate neural pathways and build lasting behaviors. Based on the principles of effective communication, the workbook's highly adaptable drills provide actionable steps, pro tips, and the tools you need to speak anywhere, anytime, and for any event with confidence, clarity, and influence.When you embody your voice and your vision, you can change the world.
Work Happier
Build lasting happiness, confidence and control at work every day. Work Happier is your guide to building a better day-to-day, whether you're starting out, feeling stuck or trying to boost your mood at work. Written by WorkL founder and former Waitrose MD Mark Price, this empowering book reveals what really drives happiness at work and why it matters for your mental health, relationships and long-term success. Drawing on insights from thousands of professionals, it shows how to build your own happiness plan, whatever your role or industry. Discover how to spot what motivates you, avoid toxic patterns and make small changes that lead to big impact. Whether you're navigating your first job or finding your feet post-promotion, Work Happier helps you shape a working life that actually works for you. Themes include: workplace wellbeing, personal development, happiness at work, career confidence, emotional intelligence, work-life balance
Get To Know A CEO
Welcome To Watercooler Wednesday!Get To Know A CEO as you embark on a journey to create community, strengthen your team and enrich your company culture.Over 5 years of topics to start each weekly discussion.Perfect for remote team building and/or social media engagement.
