Professional Growth

When Jochen Zeitz and Anselm Grun first met onstage as "the manager and the monk", Zeitz was CEO and Chairman of Puma, and Father Grün was a monk serving as the business manager of his Benedictine abbey. They discuss what it means to lead and manage responsibly and sustainably in today's shifting world. Available now in English, The Manager and the Monk features these topical essays and dialogues, drawing on sources as diverse as the Bible, contemporary religious thought, psychological theory, and the innovative "environmental profit & loss account" Zeitz developed for Puma.

How do you lead your organization with the most important people in mind? In Foundational Leadership, Robert Griggs highlights his journey from being a young entrepreneur to becoming the founder and president of Trinity Products. After the loss of his mother at an early age, Robert began work for a farmer when he was fifteen. Through this experience, he grew to understand what it meant to have a strong work ethic and be an effective leader.

In Wild Courage, Jenny Wood presents the ultimate approach to getting what you want. Reclaiming nine traits – Weird, Selfish, Shameless, Obsessed, Nosy, Manipulative, Brutal, Reckless and Bossy – that are traditionally seen in a negative light, Wood reveals how to apply these qualities in a savvy and sane way to supercharge your chances of getting ahead, whether you‘re trying to snag a promotion, impress your new boss or land a life-changing deal.

For aspiring chefs, seasoned cooks, or anyone with an appetite for personal growth and leadership insights, Chef's PSA: Bad Sous, Good Chef is a must-listen. It's more than just a story—it's a journey towards becoming your best self, served up in a delectable narrative that will leave you hungry for more.

Unlock the Secret to Attracting Affluent Clients—Without Chasing, Discounting, or Playing the Mass-Market Game. Affluent clients aren’t buying what everyone else is. They crave experiences, relationships, and brands that feel like they were built just for them. In The Power of Exclusivity, top affluent marketing strategist Mark Satterfield reveals how to create prestige, scarcity, and allure around your services—so elite clients come to you, not the other way around. Inside, you’ll discover: How to craft a brand that signals status and trust to the ultra-wealthy Real-world ...

Procrastination isn’t laziness—it’s a system problem. Time to fix it. The Procrastination Cure is your no-fluff, research-backed guide to identifying what’s really holding you back and creating systems that work for your brain—not against it. Understand the psychology behind avoidance and delay Apply proven methods for decision fatigue, overwhelm, and perfectionism Build realistic routines that don’t rely on motivation Finally make progress on your goals—without burning outThis isn’t another hustle-hard guide. It’s a mindset reboot for high-achievers who are tired of being...

"Discover How to Sustain Motivation and Resilience When It Matters Most" Do you find it hard to stay motivated in the face of challenges? Are stress and adversity draining your focus and drive? Motivational Mastery is the guide you need to sustain your energy, build resilience, and transform obstacles into opportunities. This is not just another motivational book—it’s a toolkit filled with actionable strategies and insights. Whether you're a student facing deadlines, a professional navigating high-pressure environments, or simply someone seeking consistency in life, this book equips you...

Becoming a leader can take a long time. But it doesn't have to! By identifying and building extreme competence - or spikes - in a few key areas, you can rapidly accelerate your path to leadership. Let spikes take your career to the next level!

Turn to Decide and Conquer to access the decision framework David Siegel used when he took over as CEO of Meetup, the world’s leading platform for making connections and finding your community. Let David’s success during one of the most tumultuous times in his company’s history help guide you on your own path. Decide and Conquer helps all leaders navigate the big decisions that will impact their future and make their organizations a success. David outlines the 44 challenges leaders face when starting a new position.

In "The CISO's guide to Surviving Machiavellian Politics", Russell D. Nomer, CISSP draws upon the combination of academic lessons and his own unique experiences and observations to share lessons learned from: Over three decades of technology and security consulting spanning multiple industries Studying Political Communications, Political Science and Politics & Values at The George Washington University Completing Morton Blackwell Leadership Institute Training Obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree with honors in Security Systems from SUNY Farmingdale Obtaining a CISSP Obtaining ITIL ...

Success is within your reach. Find five of the lessons that we need to turn a quiet existence into a successful and purpose-driven life in this complex world. Joe was gliding through life without purpose and didn’t have the skills to survive and thrive. When a change was thrust upon him, he needed to quickly learn to stand on his own. Joe, Katie, and Summer’s story demonstrates how we can overcome any challenge if we have the tools necessary for success and are willing to do the hard work. The answers are right in front of us if we just open our eyes and follow the path. This easy-to-...

Betty Viamontes, MBA is a novelist, entrepreneur, and finance administrator with over thirty years of management experience at medium or large healthcare organizations. She is a regular speaker at universities and professional conferences and an expert on time management. She has served as chair and vice chair of the FICPA Healthcare Conference Committee and was a member of one of the FICPA education committees. After speaking often about the subject of time management and written two successful novels and a book of short stories, she has decided to utilize her story-telling skills and ...

Discover how to express your authentic self while transforming into a stellar listener and deepening your personal and professional connections. Do you wish you could confidently express what you want to say, without fearing that you will get tongue-tied or express yourself in a way that doesn’t get to the point? Does your job involve speaking before a group, and does social anxiety stop you from calmly sharing your knowledge and expertise with others?

Unfiltered True Short Stories from the Modern Business Are you tired of wading through corporate self-help books filled with recycled advice and worn-out clichés? Cubicles, Coffee, and Corporate Candy shatters the mold, delivering an unapologetically raw look into the real stories that define today's corporate world.Step Behind the Cubicle Curtain Author Mohamad Chahine compiles a riveting collection of 90 authentic short stories, each one a window into the unfiltered realities of modern business life. These aren't hypothetical scenarios or overblown success tales—they're genuine ...

Achieve a stress-free, productive life within weeks, even if you've tried everything before and felt overwhelmed!Are you constantly juggling a heavy workload, struggling to disconnect from your job, and finding it impossible to maintain a work-life balance? Does the pressure of high-stakes decisions and the weight of imposter syndrome leave you drained? You're not alone. Many professionals face these challenges daily, but the good news is that you don't have to let stress control your life. The truth is, managing stress effectively doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. With the ...

The BD-BOK is the official guide for completing the Global Business Development Association (GBDA) Business Development Professional (BDP) certification. It contains the fundamental art, science, and ethics necessary for success in the business development profession. It is designed for individuals, corporations, and academic programs: Academic Programs: The BD-BOK is consistent with standards suitable for undergraduate and graduate curriculum as a textbook or means to achieve basic and advanced business development professional certifications. Individual Training: The BD-BOK also supports ...

The payments industry is designed to confuse business owners so they don't know or care to know what they're actually paying for the "privilege" of accepting electronic payments, like credit cards and electronic checks. In this book, you'll get an insider's prospective on how to cut through all the haze of accepting electronic payments and use those insights to grow your bottom line, literally overnight, by as much as 30 percent.

CHANGE THE VOICE YOU HEAR We inhabit a world of Disquieted Souls, living lives of restless discontent. They are the souls who over-analyze, over-worry, over-perform, and over-protect. They are the souls running as fast as they can, trying to escape their own unhappiness. Perfectionistic extremes and addictive tendencies are their regular companions. Peace, stability, and harmony are not. We can do better than incessant disquiet. We can know more balance and tranquility, even in the midst of life’s demands. We can trace through life’s high and low tides, while remaining increasingly ...

Success is about more than accomplishment—it's about the people on the journey with you. From Start to Finish is more than a memoir from a lifetime educator—it's a legacy of wisdom, woven from a lifetime of stories and lessons meant to inspire future generations. Written with the intent of one day sharing with his grandchildren, this heartfelt, and often humorous, collection offers timeless insights into the value of faith, relationships, and integrity to shape a fulfilling life and career. “If I’ve learned anything at this point on my journey,” says Dr. Alexander, “it’s that ...

Empower Your Life. Empower Your Writing. Every writer strives to improve; to write something more than the first thing they wrote, to write something finer than the last thing they wrote. Every writer wants to advance their craft, develop deeper ideas, write from their own truest selves, live more fully in their creativity. Every writer wants to be a better writer. And here are 100 ways for you, Writer, to become better. The book is divided into six themes: Author Mindset The Writing Process Learning Creativity The Writer’s Health The Writing Community Get your copy of How To Be A Better ...