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“Oh Yeah … Watch This!” is the story of the making of a man. Born amid tragedy, Lloyd Edward “Ed” Allen Jr. endured an abused and lonely boyhood to become a Naval Flight officer, the Captain of an aircraft carrier, and a Navy Rear Admiral. After his experience in the corporate world, he founded the Executive Success Group, coaching executives, sharing his insights on leadership and achieving business results.In this powerful and poignant memoir, Allen brings those insights, and much more, to a wider audience. Here you will meet another Ed Allen who was grappling with the lingering pains of the past that drove him to accomplishment. He shares not only the accolades but the anguish. Even as he rose to more senior levels in the military and in business, this was a soul in search of self. You see a hurting man looking upward and asking, “Why?” – and he takes you with him on a journey of forgiveness and closure.Few other memoirs have dealt so honestly with what it means to be human. “On the way to higher ground,” Allen tells us in the opening pages, “I often slipped and fell and shouted in pain, but I grew stronger as I climbed to where, at long last, I could see the view.” To anyone thinking that making it to the mountaintop is an impossible dream, this is Allen’s challenge: “Oh Yeah ...Watch This!”

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The workplace has changed forever. Working from home has become working from anywhere. Companies need to move forward and transition into this new era of remote work to grow and retain top talent. Is your company poised to falter or thrive in the hybrid environment? In this book, Kathleen Quinn Votaw shares her signature plan for creating people-centric, relationship-based workplaces where employees replace the nine-to-five work mentality with purpose and personal fulfillment. You’ll learn the value of … • breaking the status quo, • shifting into a strong company culture, • cultivating a workplace that values empathy, and • building a solid community that can withstand any storm. It takes everyone at a company working together to create a supportive employee experience. Put people first, and all else follows.

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“I’ve had a successful career, and I’m financially comfortable—but it still seems like something is missing.”You’re not alone. Jeff Bernier has seen countless people in this situation—they seem to be living the American Dream, but they find themselves missing out on joy and a sense of purpose. In The Money and Meaning Journey, Bernier imparts some of the wisdom he has gained from over thirty-six years of being a financial advisor who understands that the goal of financial planning should not be to outperform the market, but to fund your dreams.This book outlines a goal-focused and evidence-based process that focuses on the rate of return you need to fulfill those dreams. Sure, you’ll read about risk management, retirement planning, investments—but more importantly, you’ll receive guidance on discovering the larger, more significant purpose that all of these subjects serve.This is a new kind of finance book: one that doesn’t separate your bank statement from your inner life, your spiritual quest from your material needs, or your money from your life’s meaning.

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Words of Hope is a daily devotional created to help you find rhythm and space. You’ll take comfort in examining topics very familiar to you. You’ll come across items you haven’t thought about in a long time, or ever. You’ll always have the chance to reflect on scripture and the meaning within each Word of Hope. Seizing the opportunity to spend time in thoughtful reflection and prayer will improve the way you approach both your daily routine and long-term outlook. From the author: I believe imagination is a great gift from our Creator. Using it, several years ago, I began to explore a question that captivated me: How can I inspire my granddaughter even if she lives two thousand miles away? I started emailing her a few hope-inspiring thoughts. With encouragement from my wife Susie, soon I had sent some 50 messages and contemplated starting a daily blog for my Words of Hope. Why? Because they seemed to have a real impact on the lives they touched as I continued to expand my audience. I’ve written over 600 Words of Hope and am excited to place many of these into book form that I hope will inspire you. In life, there is a drive, there is rhythm, and there is space. I believe most Americans are working too long and hard under too much pressure. Taking pride in our work is needful, but we don’t have the right rhythm because we don’t create space for rest. People often say, “I’m too busy and don’t have enough time.” I’m there with you. My wife Susie says, “Fred, slow down the bus,” meaning I need to have peaceful, reflective time. Words of Hope slows down your bus and allows you to focus on what is vital. How do I want to live? How do I want to spend my time?By developing a daily habit of reading Words of Hope, you can quiet life’s pace and generate reflective space that will increase your energy and joy!

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SUCCESS IS NOT ABOUT MONEY, IT’S ABOUT PEOPLE Raised in a working-class home as an only child and doted on by parents and grandparents, Mike Leven learned about both work ethic and ethical living. Through a long career, he was exposed to discrimination, corruption, and bad decisions that ruined people’s lives, as well as great humanitarian efforts, acts of kindness, and mentorship. All of these experiences shaped who he became as a business leader, husband, father, and community member. Over the course of sixty years, Mike directed the marketing and operations of several companies, moving his way up the chain from barely making ends meet to being his own boss. What Mike learned is that success is not about winning but about how you play the game. This is how Mike Leven played the game.

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Be The Leader Who Delivers A Powerful Transformational Strategy And Turns It Into ResultsStrategic Transformation points the way forward during a time of uncertainty and risk. Change has accelerated to the point where organizations are continually threatened by it. But change is also an opportunity, and effective organizations transform themselves to take advantage of it.In Strategic Transformation, author and global business consultant Juan Riboldi reveals a consistent approach that, if applied correctly, will give you and your organization the confidence to reach your goals. This book explains the principles, practices and tools you need to deliver what matters most to your organization.Riboldi, who has guided dozens of highly successful corporate transformations, takes you step-by-step through a proven process for dealing with every aspect of successful strategic transformation. With his guidance, you can foster a transformation that will make change your ally and set your organization apart.

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Using Facebook To Acquire More Clients For Your Firm In most law firms, advertising dollars are squandered on antiquated technologies that are unable to reach the right clients at the right times with speed or precision. Not only is the ROI on print, billboard, and TV advertising dreadfully low, it’s also painfully slow—the equivalent of setting bait and trying to fish in a lake that’s already been cleared. But, under the professional guidance of Jacob Malherbe, law firms across the country are learning how to generate content banks of potential clients using Facebook, a far-less time-consuming and more expansive platform than other means of advertising. In The Facebook Effect for Lawyers: Advertising for the Digital Age, Mr. Malherbe will show you how you can use the emotional appeal and aggregating power of social media to build a digital bridge between your law firm and specific groups of potential clients, generating hundreds of thousands of leads. This book is a step-by-step guide on how to launch Facebook pages, create ads, target them to reach the right people, and then how to convert their responses into client contracts so you can help improve the lives of claimants who need your help, all while improving your firm’s bottom line.

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The Facts & Techniques Behind a Spectacular Smile Do you ever wonder why your general dentist can’t perform certain procedures? Or, maybe, there are different treatment options they’re just not telling you about? There may come a time in your life where you have issues beyond what your average dentist has trained for, and it’s crucial to see an orthodontist as early as possible before these issues escalate. Setting Them Straight: The Fact-Based Guide to a Spectacular Smile through Orthodontics dives straight into the world of orthodontics, explaining what these specialists can and can’t do to help solve your problems. In this book, you’ll learn about many things, including: •the difference between a general dentist and an orthodontist •the history behind orthodontics •types of appliances used to treat common teeth and jaw issues •how orthodontic procedures can treat seemingly unrelated issues, such as sleep apnea Dr. Dante Gonzales will guide you through what it means to be a leading orthodontist in the field, as well as the history behind specific modern orthodontic treatments and appliances. By educating yourself on the most up-to-date practices available and seeking out a qualified professional, you can rest assured that your smile will be nothing less than spectacular.

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MORE PROFIT, EFFICIENTLY & CONSISTENTLY So you’ve identified that owning rental property is a smart investment. But are you ready to become a landlord? Many think being a landlord is either a nightmare filled with late-night sewer backups and evictions, or a cakewalk, as easy as watching the rent checks flow in. The reality is somewhere in the middle—but exactly where depends on how you engineer your approach. Over the past two decades, author Richard Sturtevant has developed optimized systems to lease and manage single-family rental homes. He knows how to maximize the potential of each unique piece of real estate while minimizing the effort required at each phase of the rental cycle. The results have been clear when profits have been realized and reinvested (without hesitation) into more real estate. In Landlord Like an Engineer, you’ll learn his proven approach to: • Optimize your rental property to maximize your revenue potential. • List and market your property to attract great tenants. • Scrutinize the tenant selection process. • Handle inspections, damages, security deposits, and evictions to avoid headaches. • Leverage technology and specifics in your lease agreements for efficiency. • Vet and retain the most essential contractors. • Manage a short-term rental property, which is more like running a hotel. • Hire a property manager to save time and increase profits. • And more! If you’ve realized that being a landlord has both incredible potential and mind-numbing pitfalls, Landlord Like an Engineer is your practical guide for success and profit.

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Discover the Importance of Gentle End-of-Life Care for Your Loved OnesWell-informed patients and families have better hospice care experiences. But most people don’t learn about hospice until they feel they have no other choice. Delaying that education means it’s often too late to take advantage of the many benefits hospice care can offer. With The Hospice Handbook, Nurse Debbie wants to change all that. By empowering patients, families, and other caregivers with the tools they need to navigate the complicated world of hospice care, she hopes to improve hospice patients’ quality of life dramatically.Employing her trademark love, compassion, and folksy humor, which comes from her own dear father, Pappy, who inspired her to open Serenity First Hospice Care in Richmond, Virginia, Nurse Debbie provides invaluable advice and crucial facts about the many facets of hospice, including interviews with vital members of the hospice care team. Through this thoughtful guide, Nurse Debbie hopes you’ll discover that the challenging road you’re walking can not only be faced with confidence and comfort but also filled with many meaningful opportunities to celebrate life and love to the very end.

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PERCEPTIVE SOLUTIONS for those who want to know how NUTRITIOUS FOOD can be grown. Practical SURVIVAL guide for FARMERS to show them how to meet the needs that CONSUMERS are requesting! WHAT'S GOOD FOR THE EARTH IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS AND IS GOOD FOR THE CONSUMER. Steve Groff's message to consumers will resonate with the those who crave enhanced nutrient dense food. His message to fellow farmers is profound and prophetic: they are in danger of becoming obsolete, unless they seize the opportunity by providing what consumers want. Those consumers increasingly demand that the food they eat and the clothes they wear come from producers who observe responsible farming practices such as cover crops, reduced or no tillage, and other regenerative agriculture techniques. True to his conversational speaking style, in this book, Steve describes his consulting role for the largest frozen food processor in the world and other major corporate players, like Wrangler. These companies are positioning themselves for a profitable future, marketing to consumers who are desiring nutritious food and sustainable grown fiber. Farmers must do likewise to ensure they will have a continuing market for their goods. To future-proof their farms, they must heal and nurture the life-giving soil that sustains their livelihood, as a foundation to meet the needs of the market in the years ahead. Steve Groff has perfected the soil health concepts on his own farm and taken his message across the nation and to the corners of the world, promoting a new mindset that could save the family farm from extinction. This book is his WAKE-UP CALL! This book is also a rare opportunity to peak into the inner thoughts and perspectives of a farmer who wants to make a difference in the health of the planet, the health of business, and ultimately the health of the people. An informative and easy weekend read!

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Riches in Progress offers unprecedented behind-the-scenes access into the world of high-stakes entrepreneurship. Self-made millionaire Claudio Sorrentino pulls back the curtain to chronicle his ongoing journey building Body Details into an industry titan. With refreshing candor, Sorrentino shares the opulent spoils and lavish indulgences of success, as well as the punishing trials he's endurednear bankruptcy, problematic partnerships, fending off predatory investors, and more.This first-hand account provides aspiring entrepreneurs the ultimate masterclass, imparting battle-tested strategies to accelerate your own quest for riches.From securing start-up capital to managing explosive growth, Sorrentino reveals the brutal truths and hard-fought hustle required to achieve outsized success. Diving into the challenging early days, he recounts how he bet it all on his business idea despite overwhelming obstacles. Sorrentino offers hard-won lessons on finding the righ

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When most people think of orthodontic care, they imagine straightening teeth and braces or clear aligners. In this era of -it-yourself orthodontics, they might even think of mail-away retainers that don’t even require you to set foot inside an office. But there is so much more to orthodontic care than that. In this book, Dr. Douglas L. Knight educates patients on why orthodontic care is so much more important and comprehensive that most understand.The FACE Method is a first-of-its-kind comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to keeping your entire body healthy, with an emphasis placed on the face. It is different from traditional care in that it includes setting goals around aesthetics, airway, long-term stability, TMJ, jaw function, periodontal health, and more. This sets patients up for the best possible long-term outcomes and a functional mouth for the rest of their lives. Problems like crooked teeth or TMJ can be affected by other body systems that need to be addressed, not just solved temporarily with a quick fix. FACE-trained orthodontists don’t just care about aesthetics or have the singular goal to straighten teeth. They solve the fundamental, underlying issues and have a goal-oriented approach that considers the health of the entire person, valuing long-term, stable outcomes. This is the kind of all-inclusive care adults and children deserve.

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Are you over-worked and under-resourced? It’s possible that your nonprofit has gotten stuck in the startup phase.This phase is not time-dependent. It is behavioral, and organizations can be stuck in startup mode into their thirtieth year of operation and beyond. The startup phase of an organization’s lifecycle is usually characterized as having a lack of formalized structures. It can be defined by the scrappy “get it done on a shoestring budget” mindset that limits investment in strategy, planning, professionalism, structure, and growth.Whether you are launching a new nonprofit or you have been serving your mission for thirty years, Become a Nonprofit Pro will help you make the nonprofit you love more competitive for funding, more effective in its mission, and an overall greater force for the change you want to see in the world.Nonprofit expert and Certified Fundraising Executive Tawnia Wise shares lessons learned from more than two decades working with nonprofits of all sizes and levels of sophistication. As a sought-after nonprofit consultant, Wise will entertain you with the advice she provides her clients most often. She relates the nine most common pitfalls nonprofits encounter using case studies, cautionary tales, and pro tips.Growing up as a resident of section 8 housing and a recipient of public benefits, Tawnia Wise is passionate about helping others from hard beginnings realize their dreams and potential. As founder and CEO of WISE, Tawnia Wise has transformed nonprofit consulting, combining strategy and tactical support to help clients of all sizes elevate their organization’s ability to serve their mission.

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Dr. Pearce's coaching methodology is a testament to his unwavering life philosophy, which centers around assisting his dental clients in successfully transitioning their practices to offer more comprehensive care. His approach is transformative, leading to a significant increase in patient acceptance of full mouth treatment while simultaneously reducing the number of working hours they must engage in. This remarkable shift ultimately yields increasingly greater financial rewards for his clients, as well as offering the best dental care possible for their patients.Through Dr. Pearce's coaching, practitioners discover a newfound ability to navigate the complexities of their profession with confidence and ease. By adopting his proven strategies, they become adept at effectively communicating the value and benefits of comprehensive care to their patients. As a result, more patients are inclined to accept the full mouth treatment, allowing dental practitioners to provide comprehensive care to a broader range of individuals. This not only enhances the overall health and well-being of dental patients but also significantly boosts the financial success of the practice.However, Dr. Pearce's coaching goes beyond mere financial gains. It involves a fundamental paradigm shift from a traditional "doctor/owner-led business" to a collaborative "doctor/leader and team-driven business." With Dr. Pearce's guidance, practitioners learn to create an environment where team members are actively engaged and motivated to contribute to their own success as well as the overall success of the practice.In this new model, team members are empowered to take ownership of their roles and responsibilities. They are encouraged to bring their unique talents and perspectives to the table, fostering a sense of ownership and accountability. Dr. Pearce emphasizes the importance of cultivating a culture of collaboration and mutual support within the practice. By doing so, practitioners experience the extraordinary benefits of harnessing the collective expertise and passion of their team members.As the team becomes more engaged and motivated, the practice thrives. Dentists will find themselves working smarter, not harder, as the burden of responsibilities is distributed among the team. This redistribution of tasks allows the practitioners to focus on their core competencies, delivering exceptional care to their patients while also having the chance to dedicate more time to their personal lives.Through Dr. Pearce's coaching approach, practitioners are able witness a remarkable transformation in their professional and financial lives. They not only achieve a much greater income through increased patient acceptance of comprehensive care, but they also cultivate a fulfilling and harmonious work environment where every team member contributes to the collective success. Dr. Pearce's coaching transcends conventional business strategies, creating a sustainable framework that enables practitioners to thrive personally, professionally, and financially.

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Positivity is contagious.Sometimes it seems that too many people are suffering from a crisis of identity, not sure what they stand for or what they want to do with their lives. The Goodwill Jar answers this problem.It teaches that when we focus on the good, offer the benefit of the doubt, and open our hearts to love, we can all live a richer life full of meaningful relationships.After all, humans are social creatures. Imagine what kind of world we would live in if everyone shared the goal of leaving others better than we found them. The world would be a better, happier place forever!Follow the path of a typical person as they navigate the relationships that occur in every stage of life, from childhood to the grave. It starts with the foundational values of our youth, proceeds through those tumultuous teen years, on to early adulthood, mid-life, and finally ends at retirement. Every choice builds a legacy.Our leadership foundation begins when we are very young, setting the core values that drive choices for the rest of our lives. Once you know how to fill the goodwill jar of others, you can’t help but to live with a full goodwill jar yourself.This book unlocks the secret to creating lasting relationships of trust, and thereby leaving the world better than you found it. We can all make a difference!

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It’s not about the money.Storytelling is a part of each one of us. We tell ourselves stories every day, based on our past encounters, and we mold them over time so they stay relevant with our growth. Our financial stories are no different than the plotlines in our personal lives, however; they can have a profound effect on how we manage our future.Children of the Great Depression lived through a time of scarcity, which shaped how they viewed their money as adults and how they ultimately passed down their money narratives to their children. These same stories can run rampant for generations if they are not unpacked with curiosity and care. By asking the why, you can unlock the power you have over your finances and tackle the hidden meanings you attach to money. Why do you spend more than you have? Why do you feel guilty when you spend money on yourself? Why do you save and spend differently than other people? It all comes down to your personal financial narrative and the steps you can take to build a stronger future and land on a lasting legacy.So, what’s your money narrative?

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Discover how AI is changing healthcare.According to estimates, the healthcare AI market will grow to over $45 billion by 2026. Now is the time for everyone involved, including medical consumers and entrepreneurs, to understand and embrace the AI in healthcare revolution.AI continues to advance at breakneck speeds. Nowhere else is AI moving faster than in the health care sector, where it’s being used to improve millions of lives at every point in the healthcare system. In this book, you will take a deep dive into the remarkable strides that AI is making, with chapters covering:The current and future implementation of AI in healthcare and medicine.The impact of AI in drug discovery with examplesincluding how AI helped bring the COVID-19 vaccines to market.Answers to ethical and privacy concerns about healthcare AI.Best practice guides for practitioners and administrators.A roadmap for startups and investors in healthcare AI.…And so much more!

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A Wall Street Legend Recounts His Fifty Years in the Stock Market, Hedge Funds, and PhilanthropyWall Street mogul Leon Cooperman provides a brilliant business memoir encompassing a quarter-century with Goldman Sachs and then the management of his own successful hedge fund, Omega Advisors. Cooperman traces his life story from his roots as the son of immigrant parents in the Bronx through his days as an undergraduate at Hunter College, his subsequent graduate studies at the Columbia Business School, and beyond, all the way to his current role as a subscriber to Warren Buffet’s “Giving Pledge” and a committed philanthropist engaged in giving away the entirety of his multi-billion-dollar fortune. Along the way, Cooperman also spells out his philosophies and “best practices” for stock research and investment, rooted in the classic value-investing approach originated by Benjamin Graham and David Dodd. Additionally, Cooperman makes an impassioned defense of capitalism as the best of all possible economic systems. Cooperman’s narrative also includes meditations on taxes in general (and a wealth tax in particular) and challenges the thinking of political progressives who espouse policies which Cooperman believes would unduly restrain the free market.

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Though technology has evolved at hyper speed over the past hundred years, management styles have mostly stayed the same. The higher-ups make the decisions, and the employees grind it out, often without knowing the endgame. In 1983, Jack Stack created a new game: The Great Game of Business. Get In The Game further explains the rules of this Game: to win, you must get everyone at all levels of the business as informed, involved, and engaged as the owner. This book offers a step-by-step guide on how to teach employees the numbers, show them the big picture, and let them have a say in the company’s future. The Game has already benefited thousands of companies: Is yours ready to get in The Game?

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Are you TIRED of the RAT RACE? Do you wish you had MORE TIME and MORE MONEY? Would you like to NEVER WORK AGAIN? If you answered “YES!”, then you need to look no further than Dan Lok’s new book F.U. MONEY. If you have ever thought to yourself: • How come I have to keep coming back over and over to this DEAD-END JOB? • How can I make enough money so that I can afford to STOP WORKING and START HAVING FUN?? • When will it be MY TURN to live the GOOD LIFE??? Imagine what your life would become if you knew what it really took to make more money than you have ever dreamed possible in your lifetime. For instance, can you imagine that... • All the money stress in your life suddenly vanishes? • You get to fire your boss and tell him where to shove it? • Take holidays whenever you want and for as long as you want? • You are living in the house of your dreams, driving the car of your dreams, and also have a boat and a cabin and even a plane if you want? • You can afford to give your children the perfect, healthy, and fun and fulfilling childhood that you always wanted to give them? In this no-nonsense, no-holds-barred guide, international entrepreneur and self-made multi-millionaire Dan Lok shows you how to live the lifestyle you really want without having to work or rely on anyone else for money.

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In 1966—the Year of the Horse, not to mention Revolver and Pet Sounds — John Kim Faye was born out of wedlock to a 40-year-old Korean mother and a 62-year-old Irish father. Faye grew up in the state of Delaware, where laws forbidding interracial marriage were still on the books until 1967.As the lead singer and primary songwriter of the Caulfields, Faye was one of the only mixed-race Asian American frontman to sign a major record contract in the alternative rock heyday of the 1990s. In an era that preceded K-Pop—and even the rise of the internet—Faye’s personal journey did not lead to superstardom. Instead, The Yin and The Yang of it All is a memoir about the discovery of a voice, a tribe, and a musical ethnicity that runs far deeper than his Korean/Irish roots.Bookended by the loss of this father against the backdrop of his tumultuous childhood in the post-Vietnam 70s and his mother’s tragic passing in 2012, Faye’s story weaves a tapestry of revealing moments as told from his unique perspective on the cusps of identity, race, and fame.

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Sometimes the only way to move forward financially is to uncover what you don’t know Financial freedom is no different than anything else in life, and the more closed off you are to uncovering the truth, the deeper you will sink into the unknown. Author, financial planner, and estate planning attorney Anthony Saccaro has been assisting baby boomers and retirees with financial matters for decades. In his deeply detailed and investigative meetings with families looking to build retirement portfolios, there is one common theme among all his clients: the lack of knowledge about retirement investments, Social Security, and long-term care has paused their potential success. The only way to anchor the many misconceptions surrounding financial savings is to lay out the truth and back it up with facts and investigative research. In More Life Than Money , Saccaro does this by using examples to showcase the importance of making informed decisions and how not knowing can be detrimental to your family’s future.

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Thomas Modly had an eclectic career in the military, academia, business, and government when he answered the call to service in 2017 and returned to the Navy where his career began. His experience, as chronicled in these pages, tells the story of Secretary Modly’s quest to advance the Department of the Navy’s preparedness for the challenges of this century. As Acting Secretary of the Navy he held fast to the mantra of “acting, not pretending,” and thus advocated aggressively for the Navy and Marine Corps’ future — a future he believed would be defined by uncertainty and unpredictability. Every Friday he wrote a personal message to the entire Department regardless of rank. Those messages were called SECNAV Vectors. Each Vector was intended to clearly communicate his priorities and to establish a rapport with all levels of the organization. The subject of each Vector was inspired by real events that occurred in real time. As these events unfolded , the Secretary’s unyielding emphasis on being prepared for unpredictable events are proven to be prescient as the Navy found itself, unintentionally, in the center of COVID-19 crisis.

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If you are looking to create wealth through real estate investing, then this is the book you’ve been searching for. By following the strategies in FU Property, you’ll have the power to tell the world FU and not settle for anything less than what you really want to achieve!Zah Azmi, Founder and CEO of Luxland has been there, and done it. He gives you the roadmap to achieving financial wealth and the freedom to walk away from that job you hate, or from having to account for your time – to anyone ever again!You’ll learn to understand the path of money, how to leverage your assets and analyze your risk. You’ll learn the importance of cash flow, and how to make it work for you. You’ll learn how to leverage your current income, and with it build a property portfolio that will replace your income and free up your most valuable asset – time.Zah gives step-by-step information on how to take your investment strategy to the next level. This book is an invaluable guide to wealth building that shows you all the aspects of successfully investing in real estate. It will change your life.If you want to build your financial wealth by investing in real assets, Zah’s book will give you the roadmap you have been looking for to make that happen. His data-driven case studies and real-world examples from his own investment strategies will give you the tools to master the financial and strategic concepts of real estate investing.Good quality real estate will outperform any other investment over the long-term, so what are you waiting for? Take action now. Zah will show you the way!

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In The Spirit of Philanthropy, Frank Pisch dissects fundraising, showing how it is both an art and a science. Pisch, the founder of The Compass Group, uses his knowledge in the field to give philanthropists an understanding of best practices for fundraising. Building a great team, finding the best volunteers, creating a Gifts Chart, and more are discussed in this easy-to-read guide. From the early stages of a fundraising campaign to the days after it’s done, The Spirit of Philanthropy will be your blueprint for raising money for your nonprofit and more.

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

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You’ve worked hard and planned carefully so that one day you can retire comfortably. That time has finally arrived. So why doesn’t it feel as carefree as you imagined? After building your retirement account, it’s time to take money out and use it for everyday expenses — and that requires an entirely new approach to financial planning. You have lots of questions.This book is a step-by-step guide to the answers you need to let go of your concerns. The key is to enlist the help of a financial professional with the experience to understand your needs now that you’ve retired.Learn which questions to ask and what answers to expect from an advisor with the specialized knowledge to help you enjoy the worry-free retirement you deserve, so can make your golden years the most meaningful and rewarding years of your life.

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Everyone knows they should be exercising more, eating cleaner, and getting better sleep, but too often find themselves confused trying to navigate the maze that is the health and fitness industry. Injuries, fad diets, and the latest "quick fix" workout programs only add to the struggle. But what if there was a better way? A guide through the maze, filled with innovative ideas and a clear roadmap. What if we stopped defining our fitness goals by aesthetics and weight loss and focused instead on feeling better and living longer? Armed with a Master's in Sports Science and certified as an Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine, author Spencer Scalzitti has worked with some of the top influencers in the fitness industry. Spencer brings a wealth of firsthand experience and knowledge allowing him to lay out a vision of how fitness should really look and how, when done right, can make a lasting impact on every individual. Wherever you are in your fitness journey, Unprotected Sets will guide you to finding your perfect workout program and leave you with an overall healthier view of yourself.

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One devastating accident. A 2 percent chance of ever walking again. Three lives intertwined forever. Accidents happen. But what if you were involved in an accident so horrific that it left you with a 98 percent chance of permanent paralysis? Would you lose faith? Lose hope? Would you find yourself angry and resentful? Or would you find the courage to forgive? What if you had been the driver of the truck? Or the neurosurgeon faced with putting a man’s life back together as his window of hope to ever walk again rapidly closed? These three men were faced with such a scenario one steamy Charlotte morning after Dean Otto was accidentally run down by a truck while out for a bike ride. As he lay there broken on Providence Road, his spine shattered, unable to move his lower half, Dean knew his life would be changed forever. But he could never have imagined the journey to come, or the deep bonds he would form with the man who hit him and the doctor who healed him. Featured on Ellen and the Today show, Dean Otto’s miraculous journey has already inspired millions. This is a story of hope, inspiration, and the power of forgiveness. It’s about the lives of three men becoming forever intertwined because of the choices they made to lean into a single moment of their lives—to allow the best of humanity to shine. And to light the way for others.

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The Right Financial Information at the Right Time---BEFORE YOU DO THE WRONG THING! If you have ever learned a financial lesson the hard way, you’ve probably said, “I wish I knew that sooner.” Everyone, from small business owners to millionaires and even billionaires, has had the same regrets at one time or another. Now they—and you—have somewhere to turn for no-nonsense, bottom-line financial guidance. In his groundbreaking book, financial expert Sten Morgan will give you the same advice he shares with his clients—advice most “experts” will not. Sten isn’t going to tell you to wait thirty years to achieve financial success; he didn’t. He’s not going to make you feel guilty about buying a latte, and he’ll point out times when spending money on yourself is a good idea. First, he lays out the fundamentals you need for financial success, and then he teaches you the strategies that worked for him and his clients. You’ll learn about the positive power of debt, creative tax strategies, active versus passive investing, and the savvy ways to make money in real estate. With this book as your guide, you will learn to tip the odds in your favor, avoiding poor choices and pitfalls that lead to most financial regrets. Do not wait and look back years from now, wishing you would have known sooner. Take control of your finances today. Your future self will thank you.

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It’s time to “Lead Forward.” In the past, business leadership was strictly an autocratic proposition. But times have changed, and companies are just discovering they must change with them. In Chase Greatness: Enlightened Leadership for the Next Generation of Disruption, CEO Rajeev Kapur reveals how most business leadership is out of step with evolving times and values—which has negatively impacted both the effectiveness of our workforces as well as the bottom line. The good news is it’s never too late to “Chase Greatness” in your leadership role. Kapur provides a powerful toolbox of practical advice that will enable you to not only be profitable but also reflect values that will enhance lives and make the world a better place.

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In this book, RISE, author Dr. Amaechi Ofomata tells the story of his home country, Nigeria, and the innovation and purpose that arose in the country’s people in the years following the Biafran Civil War. It’s not a narrative that you read often, but Dr. Ofomata teaches you in these pages that if people are open to learning and willing to work, they can make a great impact. He himself is living proof, and wants to encourage those with vision and transparency to make a mark as he has done in his own small way— it’s easier than you think. Exploring the changing landscape of Nigeria and reflecting on his childhood growing up in poverty in a small village, Dr. Ofomata is here to show you how you, too, can make a great impact by taking little steps in your community.

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IS MY RETIREMENT PLAN ANY GOOD? Millions of Americans are counting on 401(k) and related defined-contribution plans to fulfill their retirement dreams—that is, if their plan is a good one. Though some plans perform superbly, many others suffer from questionable investments and poor management that leave them vulnerable to litigation and federal sanctions. How can you tell the difference? In Rewarding Retirement, Brian D. Allen gets rid of the guesswork for the fiduciaries who operate those plans. Fascinating and informative with a wealth of insights, it is an insider’s guide that finally equips fiduciaries with the tools that they need to feel confident and proud of a job well done.

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How A Talented Attorney Took His Passion To Win From The Courthouse To Offshore Yacht Racing. In 2017, attorney Chip Merlin got more than he bargained for when he accompanied a friend on a sailboat race to Cuba. He didn’t know it then, but his life would never be the same. The racing bug bit hard … really hard. Right after the Cuba regatta, Chip bought a thirty-two-foot boat to start racing in the Tampa Bay area. Soon, however, sailing locally in Florida waters wasn’t enough. He wanted to take his dad on the Newport to Bermuda race, reliving the days when they once raced small sailboats together. Chip needed an oceangoing speedster for the Bermuda race. He discovered that Merlin, an iconic racing yacht, was up for sale. He’d read about the boat in 1978 when he was in college after Merlin set a record for the Transpacific Yacht Race from California to Hawaii. Impressed, Chip vowed to buy the boat if he ever could. Fast-forward thirty-nine years, and the boat became Chip’s. With the help of a friend with offshore ocean racing experience, Chip found the right crew, and the push was on to get Merlin ready to race in 2018. What followed was a season of steep learning curves, hard knocks, triumphs, danger, tragedy, and joy in a riveting story that blends high-seas adventure with thoughtful self-reflection on life at home and in the boardroom.

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Work-Passion-Life There’s no question that finding your work-life balance can be challenging. But making room for personal fulfillment at the same time? Close to impossible— until now! In Work-Passion-Life Balance, physician, entrepreneur, and family man Matthew Kolinski shares the secrets of how he took control of his demanding schedule—and found a deeper joy in the process. Through his unique experiences, you’ll discover how you can make your passion a vital part of your life and work, and possibly even enhance your quality of life in the process. So, go beyond the basics of balance—and, instead, learn how to connect with your inner desires and make them a part of your everyday life!

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HOPE SHOULD NOT BE PART OF YOUR BUSINESS PLAN. Too many business owners—either consciously or unconsciously—rely on hope to achieve success. But hope is not a plan. Fortunately, there is a reliable recipe that business leaders can follow, one that dependably delivers winning results for all kinds of businesses. Doug Callahan knows that recipe. He has used it to build one of the fastest growing companies in America and to win top entrepreneurial and industry awards. And now he wants to share that recipe with you. In Hope Is Not a Plan, you will learn about the real drivers of business success. And you will learn how to harness those drivers to grow a business that serves as a model for others to follow. This book offers indispensable business lessons, such as: Why you must treat people as your greatest asset How to create a winning cadence in your company The importance of narrowing your business focus The secrets to creating a collaborative culture The value of providing a “scoreboard” for your team The magic of metrics and benchmarks How to lead with passion The power of a repeatable process …and many, many more. Hope is NOT a plan. But this book IS.

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The term “wealth management” doesn’t only apply to wealthy people. You don’t have to be wealthy to start managing wealth; you can start growing it now from right where you stand. Too many people don’t understand the roles and responsibilities of financial advisors or financial planners and therefore fail to take advantage of opportunities to grow their wealth. Some financial advice books are too complicated, and others are a little too basic, but this book aims to give you the tools and education to think properly about your money, to identify who should be on your financial team, and to offer insights into what each of them should deliver. Wealth management can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Echo Huang is a rare find when it comes to wealth management. She advocates for more women to get into the wealth management industry as well as for people to start financial planning at much younger ages. In her book, you’ll discover: · How to simplify financial planning · How to create your financial independence day · 5 Steps to bullet proof your investment portfolio · How to create a money management dream team · Tax strategies, estate planning, long term care and charitable giving strategies that generate more wealth for you · What things to think about if you are an immigrant managing your portfolio in the U.S. Own Your Future is the story of how a poor immigrant came to live the American dream and how you can too. It’s a story of dreams manifested as a result of the guidance offered by the author’s seven core principles: daring to dream, being adaptable, respecting education, setting goals, utilizing smart and deliberate planning to achieve success, seizing opportunities when they arise, and benefiting from the wisdom of others. Based on the author’s twenty-five years of experience in the trenches, not just of investment management but also of private and public accounting, this book educates the reader about wealth management and offers useful tools that can be used to make our financial lives more organized. Echo Huang pulls back the curtain on the wealth management profession as a whole and shows you how to make it work for you, as well as whom and what to trust, who should be on your team, and how they should be working together in a holistic way to help you reach your financial independence day.

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The Future Of Finance Finance is the only function intertwined in every business decision. Despite this, it is often misunderstood and underappreciated within small and midsize businesses (SMBs). Finance is more than numbers; it is a toolbox to craft a culture of accountability, credible goals, and an enticing narrative about the future. In Relational Finance: Better Teams, Better Growth, Better Deals, Ben Lehrer breaks down the finance function into five easily digestible components, the finance spectrum: 1. Data 2. Reporting 3. Projections 4. Planning 5. Capital Lehrer then introduces the innovative Relational Finance model. Untethered from the rigidity and piecemeal nature of traditional finance models, Relational Finance enables SMBs to harness the entire finance spectrum. The results are powerful and invaluable, with visibility into performance data and future scenarios driving confident decision-making, lower stress, and a more rewarding journey for business owners and leaders. By investing in finance and leveraging Relational Finance, business leaders create better teams, better growth, and better deals while attracting the right capital and partners to achieve their goals. Relational Finance is the future of finance, for the future of your business.

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Are you ready for the ‘real’ solution to optimal health? In Healing Bermuda: The Real Solution to Your Health Crisis; holistic practitioners Dr. Peets Talbot, Dr. Famous and Beth Hollis reveal the truth about what’s ailing the health of Bermudians and many others Worldwide and the easy steps to solving it. If you have struggled with low energy, weight gain and have a chronic medical condition such as Diabetes, Hypertension, or Cancer this book will teach you how to optimize your health on your own terms. Learn to Think like a Holistic Doctor- question, and challenge old health beliefs and move towards transforming your health or a loved ones health. This book will help you overcome health failures and misguidance. The stories of many who have learned and executed holistic health practices are shared in this book. You’ll meet individuals with different diagnosis and health challenges that have overcome them. They are proof that the opportunity to optimize ones’ health is attainable for all ages and backgrounds especially if there is a willingness to learn. You’ll Learn How To: • Improve your energy • Enhance your longevity and vitality • Diminish your pain • Decrease your dependence on toxic medications More Than Just a Book, Healing Bermuda: The Real Solution to Your Health Crisis is the Ultimate Guide to Restoring your Health and Energy. It’s time to be educated, inspired and transformed. Let’s Get Started! Dr. Ayesha Peets Talbot, Dr. Sabrina Famous and Beth Hollis, co-founded Ocean Rock Wellness Ltd., Bermuda’s leading holistic healthcare practice. They host the Road to Wellness Seminar Series, as they are passionate about educating others health and wellness. They are excited to share their expertise in living a healthy balanced lifestyle. They have a dynamic integrated approach that can help people of all ages throughout their lifespan. Their mission is to help the world live a balanced and healthy lifestyle through integrated health care promotion, education, and delivery.

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Managing and protecting a company’s brand is one of the most important jobs of the chief marketing officer, the chief executive officer, and the board. It used to be that marketers’ greatest challenge was convincing a consumer to try their product and stick with it—beer, apps, cars, what have you. But the challenges facing brands have gotten far more complex, and the stakes have grown higher when marketing in the #FakeNews Era. Leaders must now address a highly polarized marketplace, in which consumers are energized by their tribal affiliations to take action for or against brands based on their perceived values, beliefs, and biases. They also face grim potential consequences—ranging from share loss to job loss—when things go wrong. Should your brand take social and political stands or keep quiet? What are the benefits and risks of weighing in versus sitting on the sidelines? Is embracing brand purpose good for business or wasteful self-indulgence? Can a CEO’s misbehavior in a taxi cab one day bring a PR crisis the next? What happens when the public calls you out on a political position you didn’t even mean to take? This book tackles questions like these, outlining how a company must carefully navigate the waters of the #FakeNews Era, where moral scrutiny and consumer outrage abound. Here you’ll find strategic and tactical guidance on how to prepare yourself for what may lie ahead, because you won’t have time to puzzle it out when you get that dreaded late-night call from PR.

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Break Free From Ordinary Business Leadership HOW DO YOU LEAD YOUR BUSINESS? No two companies operate the same way and neither should their styles of leadership. Unfortunately, many corporations use the same leadership methodologies and are afraid of deviating from the status quo. Business partners MICHAEL D. NOVAKOSKI and JOHN M. PARKER of Elzinga & Volkers, a Michigan-based construction company, believed a different way was possible. In their book, Become Unmistakable: Start the Journey from Commodity to Oddity, Novakoski and Parker examine how business leaders can tap into their “right-brained leadership” to foster a creative and employee-centric culture. This book will show you how changing your leadership perspective and moving away from the commodity mindset can reap immeasurable benefits to your business.

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From Stay-At-Home Mom to Real Estate Entrepreneur HAVING IT ALL sometimes means throwing it all to the wind first. For Shelly Henderson, achieving her dream of starting a business meant giving up her role as a stay-at-home mom and embarking on a new path of chaos and unpredictability. In Starting from Scratch: One Woman’s Pursuit of Family, Business, and the American Dream, Shelly tells the story of how she and her husband, Phil, gave up everything to chase their entrepreneurial ambitions and open Henderson Properties. Shelly’s anecdotes, filled with the realities of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and the parallels between them, outline how she and Phil managed to grow their family while growing their business. Empowering and evocative, Starting from Scratch will help parents and community leaders mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs and offer practical advice for employees and employers on creating a dynamic atmosphere conducive to team and leadership building. No matter your phase in life or business, Starting from Scratch will inspire and encourage you to consider how your values lay the foundation for your success.

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