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Book SynopsisIn Wanda Wallace’s experience, this move—from expert leader to a broader kind of authority—requires a new mindset about how to lead.Wallace explains what few people understand—how to add value as a leader when you’re dealing with an ever growing set of responsibilities over which you have little detailed knowledge.Trade Review“Deeply powerful and delightfully practical, I instantly recognized my clients in its pages and, perhaps more important, I also recognized myself. A must-read for leaders serious about their results and their own growth.” — Sheila Heen, co-author of Difficult Conversations and Thanks for the Feedback “In You Can’t Know It All, Wallace helps us see how leadership in today’s age of deep expertise has evolved from our general-manager notions of the past. Wallace weaves together compelling and candid stories of real leaders with her own coaching experience and simple, actionable exercises. This leadership book is on point and right on time.” — Dolly Chugh, author of The Person You Mean to Be, and associate professor, Department of Management and Organizations at the NYU Stern School of Business “This is a real-world practical guide on how to move out of your comfort zone as a subject-matter expert and develop the skills you need to manage in today’s technical and fast-moving business world.” — John Murphey, former CEO of Bell Helicopter “This is an incredibly important topic and one we don’t pay sufficient attention to. Making the transition from expert to non-expert is often the point at which high-potential careers falter, and we -- the individuals and organizations -- often don’t know why. This book helps us all understand the issues and how to overcome them, to the benefit of everyone.” — Liz Wallace, former head of talent at Vodafone Emerging Markets “Dr. Wanda Wallace has packed You Can’t Know It All with practical tools distilled from a command of the research and refined in her coaching work with hundreds of leaders around the world. You Can’t Know It All fills a critical gap for those who aspire to lead and inspire on the big stage.” — Rob Kaiser, president of Kaiser Learning Solutions; writer, researcher and consultant “This book is a must-have for careerists looking to advance in today’s global and complex business environment. From adopting the right mind-set to developing key skills, Wanda provides individual contributors and experts proven insights and tools to transition into valued leaders within their respective organizations.” — Cindy Pace, global head of diversity and inclusion of MetLife

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“This book offers a real path to a life with greater meaning--a must read!” — Steve Case, cofounder of AOL “Practical, simple, and compelling encouragement for addressing life’s most important questions.” — Steve Reinemund, former Chair and CEO, PepsiCo “Most of us struggle with feeling overwhelmed and anxious about our jobs, our futures, and our country. Happily, Doug Holladay has captured the wisdom of sages and saints and his own powerful journey to guide us on our paths toward lasting ‘success.’ His book has arrived not a minute too soon.” — Tim Shriver, chair, Special Olympics "A must-read for anyone who is pondering, ‘What can I do that’s going to be significant?’ Finding meaning takes time and reflection, and Holladay lays out the steps to help everyone define that meaning for themselves." — Deanna Mulligan, Chairperson and CEO of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America “Good books provide clear answers to hard questions. Great books help us understand why we ask those questions. Doug Holladay has written a great book that artfully blends anecdotes, scholarly insight, rich experience and moral authority. His findings will liberate and inspire readers. If you’re stuck, read this book.” — Dr. Robert Franklin, president emeritus, Morehouse College “Essential reading for pivoting to a life with purpose—and not just in your professional journey. Reminding us not to be a bystander in our own story, Holladay unveils the real impact meaningful relationships and useful life practices can be, both for us and for our society.” — Sheryl Palmer, chairman and CEO, Taylor Morrison “Doug Holladay has spent a lifetime helping leaders, like myself. This engaging book captures the essence of his unique insights and is loaded with remarkable stories that will challenge and encourage you. By applying his eight practices, your life will be richer and more meaningful.” — William Weldon, former chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson “The brilliance of this vital book lies in its aim: the sorrows of the modern soul. Amid the riches and diversions of life, why do even the most successful among us lose our way? Doug Holladay gives us the essentials for an authentic, meaningful life.” — Shelby Coffey III, former editor, The Los Angeles Times “In a time when we long for bold ideas and sound guidance to confront the challenges we face, both inside and out, Doug Holladay’s engaging book lays out the practical steps, grounded in rich stories and solid research, needed to live inspired lives of purpose and meaning.” — Jean Case, chairman, National Geographic Society “Rethinking Success will have you looking in the mirror and asking some tough questions—not just about your own life, but how you are affecting those closest to you! Doug Holladay does a masterful job of translating the lofty ambition of ‘finding meaning’ into actionable steps.” — Glenn Youngkin, co-CEO, The Carlyle Group “Success and achievement without meaning can leave us hollow and empty. There are far too many leaders on the wrong path. Doug Holladay inspires us to live a different story, one full of purpose and significance. He reminds us that the journey is as important as the final destination.” — Dale Jones, CEO, Diversified Search “Does success in our professional lives lead to happiness? Are meaning and purpose even attainable? Are our last moments when we find out the ‘why’? Doug Holladay’s brilliant book provides insight to such questions for those ready for its challenging message. It’s an incredible book.” — Peter Georgescu, chairman emeritus, Young & Rubicam “Doug Holladay has committed his life’s work to helping people think about meaning and purpose—both in their personal and professional lives—and in the process, inspired us to create positive impact in the world.” — Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, president, The Rockefeller Foundation “As community participation becomes rare and loneliness the norm, Doug Holladay comes along with a timely challenge to pursue meaning and significance. Drawing upon his unique experiences, he artfully offers practical tools to help us find that important purposeful path. You won’t be sorry you read it.” — Alan Schwartz, executive chairman, Guggenheim Partners “Have you ever asked whose life story you are living? Do you yearn to live with more purpose? Are you living the life you desire? Doug Holladay’s important new book will help you sort through such important questions to discover the life we all yearn to live.” — Michael Depatie, managing partner, KHP Capital Partners “Too often we live to please others rather than to follow our own true calling. I finally decided, with Doug Holladay’s help, to find my own unique, meaning-filled path. It has been more fulfilling than I thought imaginable. This is where this book will take you.” — Philipe Bourguignon, former co-CEO, Davos; former CEO, Euro Disney “Rethinking Success explores why so many who achieve success often find themselves feeling isolated and unhappy. Doug Holladay’s eight essential practices help us define our meaning and purpose and begin to truly thrive. You will want to grab onto these gems of wisdom.” — Ben Dupont, managing partner, Chartline Capital Partners “Does reaching the mountaintop in money, power, and success make us happy and fulfilled? Using the experience he's gathered in academia, government work, and through his deep spirituality, Holladay guides readers on a voyage to self- enlightenment. This book is long on both depth and humanity and a rewarding read.” — Booklist “A valuable tool that can be used by readers from all walks of life, [the book] introduces eight practices—[including] regularly express gratitude, define success and failure for themselves, leave a legacy for others. Most applicable are the questions for contemplation, giving readers an opportunity to assess their lives.” — Library Journal (starred review)

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Power Moves is an honest and brave manifesto on how to take control of your career and, ultimately, your happiness, on your terms.” — Reshma Saujani, founder, Girls Who Code, and bestselling author of Brave, Not Perfect “I’ve read a lot of career-advice books and this one really stood out to me. When you read it, you’ll feel like she’s a big sister, guiding you through sometimes tough and tricky career choices in a way that will make you feel like you can tackle anything. It’s clear that Lauren’s experience as the founder of Career Contessa has given her insight into what thousands of women want, and she delivers. Plus, she’s refreshingly candid about her own struggles at the beginning of her career. It shows that if she can do it, so can you.” — Claire Wasserman, founder, Ladies Get Paid “There is a certain type of savvy I thought couldn’t be taught, but Lauren McGoodwin is making her sharp instincts accessible to everyone. She is part trusted friend who knows what you’re up against, part professional guru who wants to help you realize your full potential. Power Moves is a practical, engaging guide full of actionable advice for navigating career pivot points. This book will change careers and lives.” — Alicia Menendez, author of The Likeability Trap: How to Break Free and Succeed as You Are “Power Moves is an invaluable resource full of practical advice that will help you find the courage to pursue your next big dream. Lauren’s expertise will help you build your career on your own terms, and you will be inspired by stories from women who have made big power moves during the course of their careers.” — Fran Hauser, former president, Digital, Time Inc., and bestselling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate “If you are ready to achieve real success in your career (and life), this is the book you absolutely need to read right now. It’s the ultimate career book I wish my younger self had while I was navigating my career, negotiations, networking, and even self-care as a working woman. This entire book is a gem that all women need to read and share, as far and wide as possible.” — Bola Sokunbi, founder and CEO, Clever Girl Finance

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Book Synopsis“An important reminder of simple everyday practices to improve how we all work together, which will lead to greater team and individual happiness and performance. Great results will follow.”—Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter and Square“With just 30 changes, you can transform your work experience from bland and boring (or worse) to fulfilling, fun, and even joyful.”—Daniel Pink, author of When and DriveThe vice president of Twitter Europe and host of the top business podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat offers thirty smart, research-based hacks for bringing joy and fun back into our burned out, uninspired work lives.How does a lunch break spark a burst of productivity? Can a team’s performance be improved simply by moving the location of the coffee maker? Why are meetings so often a waste of time, and how can a walking meeting actually get decisions made?

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Book SynopsisTrade Review”Power Moms releases us working mothers from the guilt of outdated roles and unrealistic expectations. Most important, Lublin empowers us with the stories of incredible female leaders.” — Sarah Alter, CEO and president of Network of Executive Women ”Joann Lublin helps unravel the myth of having it all and reminds working moms to embrace the messy realities of work/life balance. It’s a fantastic case study of working women.” — Meg Whitman, former CEO of Quibi, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Hewlett-Packard ”Powerful women aren’t yet powerful enough because they still face obstacles their male counterparts don’t, such as the motherhood pay gap and unequal division of labor in the home. That’s both unfair and costly, not only to the individual women who suffer unjustly but also to families, communities, businesses, and society. Thanks to Joann Lublin for her gripping account of the real lives of today’s executive mothers and her practical recommendations for our movement to an egalitarian world.” — Stewart D. Friedman, Professor Emeritus of Management Practice, University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, and author of the bestsellers Total Leadership and Leading the Life You Want and co-author of Parents Who Lead “Power Moms is a must read for the next generation of business leaders and working moms and moms-to-be. Yes, the world has changed for young women balancing motherhood and business. But Power Moms illustrates how much further we have to go so that women and men can raise their children well while carving out successful careers.” — Abbe Raven, former CEO and acting chairman, A+E Networks “There is no person better qualified to opine on this subject than Joann Lublin. Through her career at the Wall Street Journal, she has developed an unparalleled understanding of the world of work as seen through the eyes of highly successful women. As a devoted journalist, wife, and mother, she has a deep and visceral understanding of the dance required to raise a family and navigate one’s career journey through that world of work. As a society, we can do better, and Joann helps us see how.” — Doug Conant, founder, ConantLeadership; former CEO, Campbell Soup Company; New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author

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Book SynopsisA WALL STREET JOURNAL AND USA TODAY BESTSELLERFeaturing an introduction by President Jimmy CarterThe Home Depot cofounder and owner of the NFL''s Atlanta Falcons and MLS''s Atlanta United shares a vision and a roadmap for values-based business. Arthur M. Blank believes that for good companies, purpose and profit can-and should-go hand in hand. And he should know. Together with cofounder Bernie Marcus, Blank built The Home Depot from an idea and a dream to a $50 billion-dollar company, the leading home improvement retailer in the world. And even while opening a new store every 42 hours, they never lost sight of their commitment to care for their people and communities. In fact, in 2001, The Home Depot was voted America''s most socially responsible company. Blank left The Home Depot that same year with a burning question: Could the values and culture that made that company great

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Book SynopsisThe creator of the popular cleaning website Clean Mama and author of Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home shows you how to establish systems and rituals to transform your home into a clean, organized, and comfortable space for you and your family.   We all want our homes to be cozy and comfortable spaces where we can leave the challenges of the outside world behind and connect with our families. But too often the mess and disorder only add stress.For years, Becky Rapinchuk has taught people how to simplify and improve cleaning routines, and now she reveals a game-changing method to help us find joy and make our chores effortless. By pairing up systems—how we get things done so that they become automatic—with rituals—tasks that bring calm and happiness—we can feel more at peace in our homes.Walking readers through each room of the house, Rapinchuk shows how to put new systems and rituals in place that will make the whole home operate more efficiently. Featuring decision trees, checklists, and space to reflect and record progress, Clean Mama’s Guide to a Peaceful Home makes homekeeping a breeze, allowing us to slow down and focus on the things that really matter.

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Book Synopsis*** Distinguished Winner for the Responsible Research in Management Award ***Negotiation and decision-making expert Max Bazerman explores how we can make more ethical choices by aspiring to be better, not perfect.Every day, you make hundreds of decisions.Trade Review"Bazerman’s encouraging call for readers to keep moving in the right direction, even if they aren’t on the fast track to perfection, is a much-needed and sane approach to personal betterment." — Publishers Weekly “Take some of the best ideas in philosophy, mix in relevant research in psychology, add a lifetime of practical wisdom, and you have the recipe for a realistic guide to doing the most good you can. Read this book, and you will find yourself leading a better life!” — Peter Singer, Princeton University, author of Animal Liberation and Practical Ethics “We all want to believe that we will help make the world a better place. But how? Take one step at a time, says Bazerman in his delightful and engaging book! More rational thinking and less intuition will lead us to that North Star.” — Sheryl WuDunn, Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling coauthor of Tightrope “Max Bazerman has a gift: to grasp the core of our hardest ethical issues, and to bring the best science and arguments to grapple with them. He does this with such clarity and compassion for human nature that you will be more than persuaded—you’ll get up and do something!” — Mahzarin R. Banaji, Harvard University, bestselling coauthor of Blindspot “Building on the ideas of effective altruism, Bazerman delivers important new insights on how to use your time, money, intellect, and influence to make the world better.” — Will MacAskill, cofounder, Centre for Effective Altruism, and author of Doing Good Better “Although we’re quick to recognize the moral mistakes other people make, it’s not until it’s too late that we catch most of our own. As a leading expert on this problem, Max Bazerman shows how we can avoid ethical blunders—and do more good along the way.” — Adam Grant, bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife “Max Bazerman is part behavioral scientist, part mensch—and the sage I consult whenever I’m stuck on a life decision. This brilliant, wise guide shows us why perfect really is the enemy of the good—and how we can all do better.” — Angela Duckworth, University of Pennsylvania, bestselling author of Grit “Bazerman offers a roadmap that will help readers understand the world around them and how they can most strategically and effectively make things better. I spent my first 10 years out of college trying to be perfect, not better. Oh, how I wish I’d had this book to guide my vocational decisions.” — Bruce Friedrich, cofounder and executive director, the Good Food Institute "Bazerman brings together the powerful insights of behavioural science and the incisiveness of Harvard Business School on how we can make the world better: more ethical, less corrupt, and more sustainable. It’s also Bazerman’s most personal work yet. He really does want to make the world better, not through lecturing, but by giving people the mental and institutional tools to shape it themselves." — David Halpern, CEO of the Behavioural Insights Team and author of Inside the Nudge Unit "This will appeal to those seeking practical suggestions for improving business and philanthropic behavior." — Library Journal

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Book SynopsisA leadership and learning expert shows you how to change your behavior, develop soft skills, and achieve personal and professional growth through a series of small experiments she calls “Flexing.” A personnel shift at your organization puts you into a leadership role you don't feel prepared for.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"DeVon Franklin brilliantly offers an Expectation Revelation that pushes us to courageously face our truths in search of freedom while offering a happiness game plan." — Mehmet Oz, M.D., Emmy Award–winning Host of The Dr. Oz Show “In his book, Live Free, DeVon Franklin offers empowering guidance on how to undo controlling expectations to release blocks in the way of your peace. This book will offer you the freedom to surrender and trust that there is a beautiful plan unfolding naturally.” — Gabby Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Universe Has Your Back “Your good plan is not always GOD’s plan for you and our expectations of ourselves are often too small for the plans GOD has for us. DeVon is showing us how to let go and let God work so we can be the best, divine versions of ourselves!!” — Lenard “CThaGod” Mckelvey "An insightful motivational guide to living a happier, more fulfilling life by evaluating and understanding one’s expectations. Effusive and convincing…any self-help reader feeling overwhelmed will welcome these practical strategies." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“I’ve personally known anxiety—the struggle to just to get out of bed every morning. Overcoming these feelings in myself, and helping others face their challenges, has been my life’s work for the past decade. I’m so grateful Gostick and Elton have turned their attention to helping in the working world, where tens of millions of employees feel overwhelmed and overanxious. In this fabulous new book, leaders will learn how to identify anxiety in their team members, understand the triggers of anxiety, and provide the right support. Anxiety at Work is the tool that businesses have been waiting for.” — Mel Robbins, #1 bestselling author of The 5 Second Rule; daytime talk show host; CNN on-air analyst “When our team members feel too much anxiety, they attack change; they become combative or controlling as they try to ease the pain they feel. This makes organizational change difficult, even impossible. In this brilliant new book “Anxiety at Work,” Gostick and Elton help leaders spot anxiety in their employees and teach them how to build resilience with practical tools culled from decades coaching leaders to improve their organizational cultures.” — Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, author of What Got You Here Won’t Get You There; World’s #1 Leadership Thinker “Anxiety at Work is brimming with practical ideas on how to create a safe, productive place to work—from the globally recognized thought-leaders in culture and employee engagement. This desperately needed guide will become an instant classic.” — Dr. Tasha Eurich, New York Times bestselling author of Insight and Bankable Leadership “Savoring this book feels like snuggling up in a warm comforter on a cold day. The enormous demands of our world are mitigated by using the insights offered. The ideas, stories, and tools will help anyone tame apprehensions and turn anxiety into assurance.” — Dr. Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan; Partner, The RBL Group “Gostick & Elton have a powerful ability to tap into the true essence of workplace stress and team dysfunction, and most importantly offer up practical solutions that will help move any organization to a healthy, productive place and affect positive change.” — Chris Rainey, Host, HR Leaders Podcast, the #1 HR Podcast in the World "Anxiety at Work offers leaders a simple, yet powerful approach to increase productivity and resilience by building a more compassionate workplace. When we focus on compassion, our teams are more effective and we benefit from increased productivity and mental and physical health. In this guide, leadership experts Gostick & Elton provide the tools to help teams avoid burnout and create a single-minded focus on purpose and goals." — Leah Weiss, PhD, founding faculty of Stanford University's Compassion Cultivation Program & author How We Work “The best leaders harness the collective intelligence of their teams to find answers in the hardest of times. Anxiety at Work is a blueprint for reducing stress, building resilience, and creating an environment where people feel safe to take risks and grow. In a time of great uncertainty, this book is going to help leaders see the world in a new way and bring out the best in everyone on their team.” — Liz Wiseman, New York Times bestselling author of Multipliers and Rookie Smarts “Gostick and Elton show leaders how to filter out the noise and confusion that is all around and help their people look within to build their strengths. This book will help you create new habits that will guide you to a better team and a better life.” — Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Like a Monk and host of the #1 health podcast On Purpose “Few things can paralyze the progress of any team or organization like anxiety. Anxiety at Work offers practical ideas to help leaders develop healthier mind-sets and healthier teams. This is a smartly written, step-by-step guide to creating a work culture that will attract and retain great people.” — John C. Maxwell, #1 New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned leadership expert “By following the strategies, tips, and techniques provided by Gostick and Elton in Anxiety at Work, leaders will not only become better at reducing the stress and anxiety on their teams and in their employees, but they will also become better leaders.” — Workplace Psychology

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Book SynopsisSeasoned trends forecaster and consultant Annie Auerbach takes a fresh look at women’s professional lives today by rethinking the 9 to 5 in this “no-nonsense guide to thinking and behaving more flexibly in order to have a happier, better, less frenetic life” (Marie Claire)—now widely available for American readers and updated with an author note addressing work in the post-Covid age.The recent coronavirus outbreak has proven what Annie Auerbach has long championed: working 9-5 in an office doesn’t work for most us. It’s time to change the rules.We can be efficient and productive when we’re allowed the freedom of flexibility—to meet deadlines working during the hours and in the places we choose. But before the coronavirus pandemic, only 47 percent of American workers had access to flexible working options. Annie Auerbach advises major corporations, including Nike, Google, Unilever,

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Book SynopsisThe Real Housewives of New York Citystar, fashion-industry pioneer, entrepreneur, and mom Leah McSweeney breaks through the chaos of battling addiction, igniting the streetwear world, and disrupting reality television?all while beingunapologetically, unrelentingly herself.If there?s one thing Leah McSweeney knows for sure, it?s that life never quite gives you what you expect. Her road to success as an entrepreneur andReal Housewivesbreakout star has been paved with unexpected chances, soul-crushing challenges, and, for too long, chaos.Now Leah shares her unique philosophy of Chaos Theory and how key moments in our lives can lead us to paths we never imagined. With unparalleled grit, resilience, and a take-no-prisoners attitude, Leah shares her story of finding her way by pushing back against the conventions of society, against the status quo of the fashion industry, and against the limitations of her own self-worth to create a wild, unconventional, and beautiful life.From her years spent partying in the drug-fueled New York City club scene to getting sober, having a baby, and investing the settlement money from an NYPD assault to launch her business--Leah has learned to throw a punch and keep her fists up.InChaos Theory,her raw, candid storytelling offers inspiration and insight for embracing life?s unexpected turns and finding meaning in the chaos.

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Book SynopsisAn award-winning pair of executive consultants reveal why to be successful, businesses need self-leading teams, not just good leadership. “In a society so obsessed with leadership, why are we so bad at it?”Despite the countless seminars, courses, and management books designed to hone good leaders, over 79% of employees leave their jobs due to poor leadership. Why is this happening? Award-winning executive consultant Chris Mefford and retired, high-ranking US Navy SEAL trainer Kyle Buckett argue that organizations need more than just leaders. They need successful teams.Mefford and Buckett are passionate about how our leadership model has failed and spotlight a new work culture that actually works. In Leadership Is Overrated, they draw on the SEAL model and on their decades of knowledge and experience coaching industry leaders to answer the question: what makes a productive team? The surprising truth is that behind e

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Book SynopsisThe popular host of the Money Moves podcast and youngest person ever to trade on the New York Stock Exchange provides winning tips for women to help them shift their financial mindset, become confident about their money, set them on a path to financial security, and live their best lives. ?Seventy three percent of Americans ranked their finances as the number one cause of stress in their lives. But financial wellness can have a positive effect on your entire life. Not only when it comes to money and finances, but the quality and ease of how you live. Financial wellness means freedom for your body and freedom for your mind. Financial stress can also cause the breakdown of relationships. But it doesn?t have to be that way.??Lauren SimmonsIn 2017, when she was only twenty-two, Lauren Simmons became the youngest full-time female trader at the New York Stock Exchange, and the second African American woman in the Exchange''s 228-year history to hold such a position. Driven by a passion for empowering women, Millennials, Gen Zs, and minorities to become more financially savvy, she now shares her experience and knowledge in this savvy financial guide.Simmons brings a fresh perspective to personal finance: she is a young African American woman with an understanding of how to increase wealth and an awareness of generational and cultural barriers?such an income inequity?that can hold people back from taking financial risks. In her warm, down-to-earth voice, Simmons makes confusing topics easy to understand. She breaks down the pros and cons of buying stocks and Treasuries, explains how to maximize your 401K opportunities even in challenging economic times, advises how to grapple with student loans, and helps you break family cycles when dealing (or not) with debt.Simmons helps a new generation and others who have been overlooked learn how to take care of their money?so their money can take care of them, today and tomorrow.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A clear, clever, crisp narrative that pulls together combat and business experiences. The leadership lessons are told in stand-alone stories that draw the reader in and remain afterward. An honest, direct, and memorable book, written in a compelling style that makes the pages fly by.” — Bing West "In Lead Like a Marine, Warren and Thompson show with clarity how to apply common sense and team building learned in the Marine Corps in running a successful business. This has been my experience through a life in combat, command, and entrepreneurship. I highly recommend this book to all seeking to contribute to American prosperity.” — Oliver North

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Book SynopsisFully revised and updated—the must-have guide to acing the interview and landing the dream job, from “America’s top career expert” (The Los Angeles Times)60 Seconds & You''re Hired! has already helped thousands of job seekers get their dream jobs by excelling in crucial interviews. America''s top job search expert Robin Ryan draws on her 20 years as a career counselor, 30 years of direct hiring, and extensive contact with hundreds of recruiters, decisions makers, and HR professionals to teach you proven strategies to help you take charge of the interview process and get the job you want. Brief, compact, and packed with insightful direction to give you the cutting edge to slip past the competition, 60 Seconds & You''re Hired! is here to help you succeed! This newly revised edition features:            • Unique techniques like The 60 Second Sell and The 5-Point AgendTrade Review“This is the MUST HAVE interview book” - HR.com “Targeted and strategic--a real winner to help you land a new job." - Business Radio Network “This book is your secret weapon for job search success.” - Dallas Business Journal “Must use interview guide.” - Minneapolis Star Tribune “Ryan offers your quickest route to getting the job and salary you want.” - WATD Radio "If you use Robin Ryan’s advice, you definitely fly by the competition." - KING-TV News "Robin Ryan is America’s foremost authority on job search and hiring." - Kansas City Star "If you are looking for an edge to get hired, use this book!" - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Valuable advice on HOW to land the job.” -The Providence Journal “This book offers outstanding advice that has aided many in landing a new job.” -The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Remarkable book to help you ace the job interview.” - WTBQ Radio “Robin Ryan is America’s Top Job Search Expert.” – The Boston Globe “Robin Ryan is the top job search expert in the nation today.” - NPR “Robin Ryan is America's foremost expert on how to get hired in today’s competitive marketplace.” - The Arizona Republic Robin Ryan is America's top expert on how to advance you career and land better paying job. – Los Angeles Business Journal “If you are looking to find a great paying job, Robin Ryan will show you how.” - KOMO TV

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Book SynopsisWith a perpetually tight job market, the road to an academic career can be a rocky and frustrating one. There are lots of questions, and this book attempts to provide good, frank answers to them.Table of ContentsPart I Becoming a scholar: deciding on an academic career; entering graduate school; the mentor; writing a dissertation; landing an academic job. Part II The academic profession: the life of the assistant professor; teaching and research; tenure; competition in the university system and outside offers; the personal side of academic life.

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Book SynopsisIs it possible to venture beyond daily living and experience heightened states of awareness? Deepak Chopra says that higher consciousness is available here and now. “Metahuman helps us harvest peak experiences so we can see our truth and mold the universe’s chaos into a form that brings light to the world.”—Dr. Mehmet Oz, attending physician, New York–Presbyterian, Columbia University New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra unlocks the secrets to moving beyond our present limitations to access a field of infinite possibilities. How does one do this? By becoming metahuman. To be metahuman, however, isn’t science fiction and is certainly not about being a superhero. To be metahuman means to move past the limitation constructed by the mind and enter a new state of awareness where we have deliberate and concrete access to peak experiences that can transform peo

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Book SynopsisYou already know that there''s no script for effective leadership... That''s why Improv Leadership reveals five skills that will help you unleash your own leadership potential on every unexpected challenge and status quo.Anyone can read books and apply lessons, but only the best can develop what they know to bring out the best in any person or circumstance. These natural leaders understand the key principles of connecting, coaching, and communicating and use these ideas to build strong teams.In Improv Leadership, Stan Endicott and David Miller share five leadership competencies that all great, improvisational leaders have: Story Mining--how to uncover a person''s story and let it shape the way you lead them Precision Praising--how to craft praise to inspire, motivate, and even course-correct your team Metaphor Cementing--how to createTrade Review'Improv Leadership isn't a book about you--it's about your team! The practical and powerful leadership principles David and Stan share in these pages will teach you how to bring out the best in your team and empower them to do their best work.' * Elle Campbell, cofounder of Stuff You Can Use *'IMPROVleadership will take you beyond the basics and help you develop the artful nuances of leadership. Stan Endicott and David Miller take a creative but accessible approach to improve how you connect with, coach, and help people grow. This book will serve you as either a 'read on the run' or a deep soak--either way, the insights are great!' * Dan Reiland, executive pastor at 12Stone Church, author of Confident Leader! *'In a world where leadership could mean a thousand different things, Stan and David have written a leadership book that finally delivers us to the ethos of the word and then gives us clear and practical ways to let the word develop inside us.' * Carlos Whittaker, author of Moment Maker and Kill the Spider *'Stan has finally captured the magic of his madness in this practical book that outlines the simple but powerful ways to influence people. Whether you're a pastor, nonprofit leader, or corporate C-suite executive, Stan and David's IMPROVleadership approach will change the way you lead your teams.' * Brad Lomenick, founder of BLINC, author of H3 Leadership and The Catalyst Leader *'With a front-row seat to the leadership and coaching expertise of both Stan Endicott and David Miller, I could not be more delighted with this practical and inspirational tool kit capturing their wisdom. If we hope to develop leaders who flourish, we must be intentional. IMPROVleadership is not just some hypothetical formula. These are proven skills that I regularly employ in my own coaching.' * Nancy Beach, leadership coach, author, and speaker *Table of ContentsCure for the Common Leader How to Overcome the Cost of Leadership as Usual 1. All Part of the Job 2. Why the Best Leaders Learn to Improvise The Five Practices 3. Story Mining: The Beginning of Coaching is Knowing Your Players 4. Precision Praising: Going beyond “Good Job” to Bring Out People’s Best 5. Metaphor Cementing: Building a Bridge to Get Your Point Across 6. Lobbing Forward: Helping People See All They Can Be 7. Going North: What Makes a Detour the Fastest Way Home 8. The New Normal: Acquiring the Habits That Help People Love Their Work

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