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Using Situational Awareness to Predict Personal and Business ProbabilitiesIn Read the Tape, entrepreneur Mike S. Shapiro provides a powerful, proven, and fun approach to achieving your greatest potential, professional and personally. Follow along with Bennett as he learns how to overcome the challenges along his transformational journey. The "Mikeisms" within will shed light on the difficulties you'll encounter on your own path and the ways to effectively overcome them.Over the years, Mike has coached hundreds of people using his unique methodology. The lessons inside this novelized version of his own path to success can be customized to your own circumstances, enabling you to leverage opportunities and overcome adversity on your path to a more fulfilling and prosperous life.

Proving true to Orla Scott's statement, "Purpose, people, and profit are not mutually exclusive," with Leading with Humanity: How Purpose Creates Value, Thomas Wellner offers readers a blueprint for building companies that never lose sight of their mission while adapting to contemporary demands in ways that allow their businesses to grow. Throughout his career, Wellner has been intent on establishing balance, meaning, and empathy in the companies he has had the pleasure of leading. Here he outlines the approaches that can help businesses be innovative and compassionate while consistently producing excellent results. Readers will see new opportunities when learning how Wellner transformed companies into nimble entities that profit from collaboration, focus on their strengths, and streamline processes. Applying concrete examples from his current role in the senior living sector, readers will also be reminded of the potent power of the ageless human spirit.

The Success Paradox is the improbable story of a life and business transformed, told in a warmly authentic style that says: "I hit rock bottom, I surrendered, I began doing the opposite of what I'd been doing before, miracles happened, and here's what you can learn from my journey."With riveting personal details that illuminate his discoveries, Gary details how he defied the odds - not just to survive but to thrive - by implementing a series of paradoxical strategies, fundamentally opposite to anything he'd ever done before. The result is an inspiring book about what happened to him and a blueprint for readers to experience how to surrender and win in business and life.

WHAT IF WORK COULD BE BETTER? How to make the workplace work for everyoneIn the wake of a global pandemic and the "Great Resignation," workplaces have been turned upside down. Companies are grappling with how to maintain productivity, attract (and retain) top talent, and keep pace with technological advances. In the face of so much change, many leaders find themselves hesitant - or resistant - to walk away from the rules which have dominated the workplace for a century.But what if those rules are no longer effective? What if we have entered a new Industrial Revolution where the successful workplace is being redefined?In The New Work Exchange(TM), Scott Cawood presents a revolutionary philosophy for today's thriving workplace - one where the primary stakeholders are people and where flexibility is king. In the paradigm shift from Work-Life Balance to Work-Life Integration, a new work currency has emerged - one which builds better people, better companies, and a better world.Whether you are a C-level executive, a Human Resources professional, or a human seeking fulfillment in your work, The New Work Exchange(TM) signals a time to embrace a radical re-alignment of how, when, and why we work - as well as what we produce. It's time to make work better.100 percent of the proceeds from The New Work Exchange go to the WorldatWork Foundation

**Fire Your Hiring Habits! is the one book you need in today's hiring and retention climate.TIMES HAVE CHANGED. CORPORATE CULTURE, DIVERSITY, PATHWAYS, AND UPSKILLING HAVE COME A LONG WAY FROM THE EARLIEST DAYS OF THE MODERN WORKFORCE.Recruitment methods now include LinkedIn, algorithms, and attracting top talent through the types of flexibility, benefits, and environment the modern workforce demands. From rethinking certifications and degrees to work-from-home options and many other innovations, John W. Mitchell, Ed.D. will challenge you to Fire Your Hiring Habits! As a thought leader in the electronics industry, John brings a global perspective and openness to the ever-changing ways (and places) we work. Using real-life examples and presenting challenging problems, Mitchell offers solutions-focused answers to finding and retaining today's top talent.**

Capitalize on the power of emerging technologies to transform your enterprise, disrupt your industry, and GROW YOUR BUSINESS Digital transformation. If you're a senior leader or you sit on the board at a large or mid-sized company, you've probably heard this phrase a million times. But what does it mean? Simply put, digital transformation describes the strategic application of digital technologies to processes and practices to grow your business in a rapidly changing environment. But for many businesses, it's about survival. Companies that transform into digital enterprises are likely to thrive; companies that don't might face extinction. Despite this, it often seems as though few senior leaders or board members have the knowledge needed to grasp the importance of digital transformation, to assess the digital technologies associated with it, and most importantly, to make sound decisions about it. That's the purpose of this book: to provide these key decision-makers with this knowledge. To that end, it unveils the possibilities of digital transformation and distills the key concepts behind associated technologies. It also defines confusing tech terminology using language you can understand. And it offers advice for companies that want to digitally transform, including a strategic roadmap, leadership tips, culture concerns, workflow improvements, and security concerns.

UNEXPECTED INSIGHTS from an UNCONVENTIONAL BUSINESS BOOKEach of us has the power to create a life we love. This is the core belief of Build-A-Bear CEO, Sharon Price John, and one that makes Stories & Heart stand out among today's business books. Revealed in events and experiences that shaped her life, Sharon Price John assembles a blueprint for making meaning in modern times.More than candid stories that educate and inspire, Sharon guides readers through her framework for using their personal stories to enact meaningful change in their lives. Each chapter begins with a themed story-like setting productive goals, or challenging limiting perceptions-then proceeds to a "Questions from the Heart" section that creates space for contemplation. The chapters conclude with a "Create Your Own Story" exercise, designed to help readers identify the power of their personal stories, take control of their journey, and create a life they love.

At a moment in history when institutions are collapsing, violence and injustice are skyrocketing, and the outcomes of systemic oppression go viral on a daily basis, Dr. Nika White's, Inclusion Uncomplicated has arrived at the perfect time. This book is the guide you have been waiting for: one that unravels the complexity of diversity, equity, and inclusion, teases out root causes of systemic oppression, and delivers simple, actionable tools for real change. Right now. When it's needed the most. The wisdom contained within these pages comes from Dr. Nika's twenty-plus years of helping companies across the globe create more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable cultures. Dr. Nika's philosophy is simple¿DEI is a responsibility we all share. It's going to take each one of us moving from passivity to impact within our unique spheres of influence. That's why this book is written in a straight-forward, conversational style that speaks to the leader in all of us. From real-life, workplace scenarios, to the latest research on what works and what doesn't, to strategies for untangling the gnarled threads of bias¿readers will find everything they need to become DEI allies, changemakers, and inclusive leaders, no matter where they are on the DEI journey.

When the most unimaginable tragedy occurred in her life, it was as though Dr. Annabelle had prepared for this very moment all along. This story of finding cannabis and taking risks to replace the medications that were initially given to him is compelling and inspirational.

THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR THE TIMIDRetailing innovator BOB FISCH has built a super successful career-and life-on bedrock beliefs that set him apart from cookie-cutter CEOs. Bob doesn't tolerate time-wasting bullshit. He's your TRUTH-TELLING CEO next door. In the role he relishes as Disruptor-in-Chief, Bob brought retailer rue21 from the brink of extinction to a $1 billion valuation on the strength of 1,200 stores, making it the largest specialty apparel retailer at the time. Now, Bob's turned his Midas touch to giving back. He has created the Bob Fisch Graduate Student Award Program for the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), the world-renowned college where he both mentors and incentivizes students to exceed their own expectations. So what are you waiting for?! Crack open this no-holds-barred roadmap to GET A LIFE! In a post-pandemic world, Fisch's call to create a stronger identity for yourself by following his principles of fostering Tribal Knowledge, Vision, Mentoring, Legacy, and above all Empathy comes at the perfect time. And his message-that anyone can do this if they follow Fisch's Rules of Reinvention for creating the best version of you-is powerfully summed up in one of his own personal mantras: THE BEST IS YET TO COME!

Cryptocurrency will change the world - completely. Are you ready?Even as it has planted a flag in the mainstream, blockchain technology remains minimally understood by the public, and its true potential to improve every aspect of our lives is only just emerging. In The Future Economy, Brandon Zemp, host of the popular BlockHash podcast and prominent crypto entrepreneur, looks past the hype to examine the exhilarating real-world impact of this technology. Zemp explains the major tokens and platforms in crypto and demystifies the little-known yet potentially revolutionary use cases of a technology that promises to alter the very way we think about money, banking, and life itself - both online and offline.

For years, Mark Murphy has commanded large audiences, informing them of the ins and outs of entrepreneurship, garnering wealth and growing it for the benefit of generational progeny. After years of sharing the same advice on repeat with different people across nearly every sector and industry, he decided to consolidate his best practices in the form of this book. In it, he unveils the key attributes of entrepreneurship and creating a winning culture, how leadership and emotional fitness play key roles in success, and how to avoid the pitfall of feeding your lifestyle before your investment portfolio. This book doles out Murphy's tried and tested guidance and tips to top-tier clients, helping entrepreneurs mature into true business experts and lending a game plan to anyone who is eager to adopt a secure, tactical and achievable wealth strategy for the future.

LEARN TO LEAD IN THE NEW REMOTE REALITYThe Power of Remote provides a comprehensive roadmap for the countless companies and managers out there looking to take advantage of this workplace evolution, rather than lose out and fall behind. After reading this book, you'll know how to: hire, train, and onboard a top-notch remote workforce develop high-functioning remote employees who excel individually and in teams empower remote staffers to work cross-functionally with other teams and organizations ensure clear and effective communications within remote teams and across your company efficiently and productively manage remote projects. Working virtually can boost productivity, cut costs, expand your talent pool, protect your business against disruption from natural disasters, improve employee morale, and lower the environmental impact of doing business. Once you learn how advantageous remote work can be, and how simple and effective the relevant changes, you'll never look back.

THE ULTIMATE PLAYBOOK FOR FIRST-TIME FOUNDERSBEING A FIRST-TIME FOUNDER IS HARD.DON'T LET ANYONE CONVINCE YOU OTHERWISE!TRUEFOUNDER WILL HELP YOU NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES OF STARTING YOUR FIRST BUSINESS."True Founder is a must-read for inspiring entrepreneurs! Starting a business is hard, and Marc Lafluer does a great job of capturing the truth behind what it takes to be a successful first-time founder. if you want a leg up on the competition. True Founder serves as your tactical guide to getting started."- Michele RomanowDragon's DenCEO, ClearCoWHO THIS BOOK IS FOR: First-time founders - all first-time founders, at all stages and ages. If you're looking to pull the trigger and quit your job, this book is for you. If you're trying to figure out whether you should hire your first team members based on experience or take a chance on hiring friends, this book is for you. If you're trying to decide between angel funding, VC funding, or debt, this book is for you. If you're sitting there reading this feeling like you're about to burnout and that you're doing everything wrong, this book is for you.

The One Book for Today's One Key Issue: HOW TO WIN WITH IT IN THE DIGITAL AGEOf all the factors that can shape a company's future, one stands out: how well you use information technology. This fact is being proven today in every industry. Companies that win are leveraging the powers of IT for growth and competitive advantage. Meanwhile, many other companies risk being left behind. By using their IT systems mainly for routine functions, they are missing out on the greatest force multiplier of our times. Would you use a smartphone only to make phone calls?Demystifying IT is written for leaders of midsized companies. These firms are the heart of our economy but often don't fully tap what digital tech can do for them. If you are ready to move your business up, this book will help you find and forge a path that's right for you. The authors tell real-life stories of companies they have worked with. You'll see multiple ways in which strategic uses of IT can boost near-term revenues while building long-term market superiority. The authors also share best-practice principles for managing digitization projects, describe major pitfalls to avoid, and offer a practical guide to solving a crucial problem: how to get the company's "business side" and "IT side" working in powerful harmony.

Live With Purpose, Retire With Confidence A generation of Americans is currently easing into their golden years, and the affluence of the baby boomer millionaires offers important lessons for all of us. They didn't achieve it through subterfuge or secret knowledge, but by following simple, age-old, established rules for saving and investing. In Gain Big and Give Back, Patrick Rush, who worked in all facets of the financial services industry before launching his own independent wealth management firm, shares his playbook for becoming wealthy and using that wealth to live with purpose. The journey, Rush teaches, starts with developing and adhering to a comprehensive plan that covers all the bases of your financial life. Rush explains how to navigate the tricky family dynamics of talking about money and makes a compelling case for evidence-based investing that emphasizes long-term gains over short-term speculation by letting the markets work for you. With disarming humility and a strong sense of humanity, Gain Big and Give Back is about people first and finance second; money, Rush writes, is simply a means to an end. Gain Big and Give Back will empower you to achieve both.

"Stop losing sleep because you're not sure where your next customer is going to come from. Stop worrying about how you're going to meet payroll next week. Stop accepting customers who aren't a good fit just because you're afraid to turn away business. Claim your entrepreneurial freedom and start doing business on YOUR terms by creating an Automatic Marketing Machine for your business. The key to growing your business sustainably and predictably is building a marketing system that isn't dependent on your labor. This book will give you step-by-step instructions, examples, and real-world case studies to help you create an Automatic Marketing Machine that will produce a steady stream of new prospects and customers for your business--whether you're in the office, at home with your family, or on vacation!"--Jacket.

The drug development process in the United States has become so weighted down by a business-as-usual paradigm that an average of more than $2 billion is spent to secure FDA approval for every new drug. Because the investment required is so extreme, drug development companies are understandably focused on discovering and developing drugs designed for large patient populations: diseases experienced by millions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or some of the more common cancers. In Unnecessary Expense, Dr. Charles Theuer, CEO of TRACON Pharmaceuticals, outlines the problem and offers a solution: an aligned and streamlined model that emphasizes quality and reduces the time and cost of drug development, while also harnessing global innovation to benefit patients with rare diseases in urgent need of new treatments. Here Dr. Theuer shows the value of a pharmaceutical paradigm shift, to enable the development of drugs for patients who need them, at a fraction of the time and cost.

DO YOU BLEND OUT?You're skilled, you're smart, and you know how much you can accomplish, so why aren't prospects beating down your door? It's because they don't know who you are.In BLEND OUT, Snappy Kraken CEO Robert Sofia dives into the marketing history of some of the world's most successful companies, exploring the steps they took that left an unshakable impression with their target audiences and then applying those steps in such a way that any small business can recreate them.But this isn't a book for financial advisors who are looking for a quick fix or marketing hack. As with every company that has gone on to lasting success, successful marketing and long-term customer retention takes concerted effort, persistent reinforcement, and an unrelenting desire to be better than you were the day before. It's not easy, but it's exactly how you take your company from meager growth to exceptional success.

Take Six: Essential Habits to Own Your Destiny, Overcome Challenges, and Unlock Opportunities is designed to do just that. Veta's own life has demonstrated the power of these habits to take her from a shy high school kid aspiring to become a lawyer to the leader of a global bar association. Through the exercises and stories in this book, you'll discover how to design and execute your career, identify skills, present your achievements, and stand up for your values so that you are prepared for any challenge-including the challenges of leadership in difficult times. Veta is proud to be called "the best mentor ever" by many of the hundreds of people she has mentored. This book is her effort to extend that helping hand to many more people than she can work with individually.

LEARN TO HARNESS AN UNCONVENTIONAL TOOL FOR LEADERSHIP SUCCESS. As the president and chief executive officer of Kindred Healthcare LLC, Ben Breier has witnessed massive disruptions to the healthcare industry. Gaining an early understanding of how to survive disruptions on the baseball field proved to be invaluable when he entered this challenging field. Using techniques honed over the course of his leadership career, Ben has been able to not only survive disruptions but thrive using intentional disruption as a business strategy. Learning to harness the power of disruption and use it in an intentional way became the key to his success in business. This is not a technical business book; it's an emotional leadership survival guide that speaks to the trend in emerging leaders to be connected to a mission rather than just a salary. This book, written for today's leaders and tomorrow's emerging leaders, examines how disruptions have the power to control us unless we develop the skills and tools needed to control them.

SMART Retirement assembles the collective wisdom of the SMART Advisor Network members. Within this book, network founder Matt Zagula shares techniques that members use to help clients become more tax-aware during their pursuit to reduce future retirement tax liabilities. Techniques focus on reaching the lowest effective tax cost possible while maintaining retirement income on a tax- and inflation-adjusted basis. In this third edition, SMART Advisor Network members share new ideas that work in tandem to reduce the effective tax cost in retirement and eliminate the effective interest cost on debts. This SMART approach accounts for the two largest expenses we face throughout our lives: taxes and debt. Its approach has value for open-minded individuals of all ages who are interested in building their net worth and retirement income in a more tax-aware and debt-avoidant way.

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

AT LEAST 75% OF ALL MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS FAIL. IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY. Don Scales has been in the professional services business for more than three decades. During that time, he has been involved in more than forty M&A deals, on both the buyer and seller side. He has learned firsthand what works and what doesn't, and has long thought about writing a book to share his knowledge with others. The M&A Solution: A Values-Based Approach to Integrate Companies is the result of his realization that participants in M&A transactions often fail to focus on one important factor-corporate values. Corporate management teams have known for decades that competing values and culture clashes put more deals at risk than any other single factor. Yet, because values are hard to measure, they are often ignored when due diligence is being done. Don gives the reader the benefit of his experience and knowledge when it comes to analyzing values for fit. By using Don's methods to focus on corporate values, management teams can mitigate culture-clash risk and increase the odds of succeeding. It's that simple.

Dr. John Shufeldt isn't just an accomplished physician, he's an equally successful entrepreneur, having built a variety of thriving businesses. He shares his experience and insight in Entrepreneur Rx, a detailed roadmap for physicians looking to follow their own entrepreneurial paths. Dr. Shufeldt covers a number of keys to success, including: - How to identify a winning business idea.- Why being an entrepreneur will make you a better physician and person.- The value of failing fast and often.- The one-page business plan.- Testing a business idea with minimal risk.- What to look for in a partner.- Finding funding (where you might not expect).>Starting your own business isn't easy, but it should be rewarding and fun. In this comprehensive and entertaining book, Dr. Shufeldt helps you achieve both those goals.

Have you ever wanted to look behind the scenes and see how the financial planning business really works? Have you ever wondered why some people struggle for financial survival while others with no more income seem to live within their means, invest wisely, and enjoy financial security? Most importantly, have you tried to figure out how you could maximize the money you earn so that you don't have to worry about your finances now or in the future? Joe Chornyak has the answers. You won't find paint-by-numbers advice here because Joe Chornyak is not your average financial planner--and he's not going to sugarcoat the information he knows you need for a secure financial future. As you navigate the maze of promises, heartbreaks, scams, and occasional amazing opportunities of the world of financial planning, you need a guide. Joe Chornyak is your guide, and this book is your road map.

You may have heard that gratitude is good for your health and well-being, but did you also know that it's good for your business? Michele Bailey offers a moving and straightforward guide to enabling business growth using gratitude as your currency. The Currency of Gratitude is filled with stories about cultivating a business brand and business culture centered on expressing thankfulness. Bailey provides a unique approach to addressing people's need for meaningful acknowledgment and offers readers the opportunity--through reflection questions and goal-setting exercises--to get clear about whom and what they're thankful for--and how to transform their professional lives as a result.