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How Enhancing the Lives of Hourly Workers Benefits Us AllWhile the vast majority of business books focus on the white-collar, salaried workforce, Hourly shines a light on the often-overlooked majority of the US workforce: the "invisible" hourly workers. Through research, firsthand experience, and contributions from industry experts, author AJ Richichi makes the case that businesses must work against outdated processes and introduce innovations that benefit workers' lives, employers' bottom lines, and the economy as a whole.Richichi takes readers on an eye-opening journey with insights into the challenges facing the hourly workforce and how we can drive positive change that would ripple throughout society. He also shows that progress is being made, even though it might not seem like it, by sharing real-world examples of major companies that have achieved success by instituting perks and policies that support their employees in new ways. However, Richichi calls upon us all to come together and accelerate this progress if we really want to reach the ideal future of work. It begins simply by shifting our mindsets and seeing these critical hourly workers for how important they truly are.Hourly teaches you about: The source of today's labor challenges Why it seems so hard to find solutions What you can do to support hourly workers How to prepare for the future of work ...and so much more.By the end of the book, readers will walk away with fresh perspectives and proven strategies on how to build stronger teams that feel seen, appreciated, and motivated to wake up every day and give their all to their company.

Does your company have unrealized potential? Do you see a great opportunity in your market that you're not equipped to take advantage of? Do you dream about how successful your company could be with the right assistance? QHP Capital has been finding companies like yours for years, investing in them, and providing them with a framework for transformation and growth called The Management System. Using this system, companies have achieved phenomenal growth, increasing their revenue by as much as 1250% and 1600% within 3-5 years.In Accelerating Growth, Vern Davenport provides many examples of how this system has been used in a variety of companies to transform how they do business and help them realize their dreams.

Imagine yourself standing at the finish line of your grandiose dream, after years of hard work and countless failures. That's how the journey to super success looks like for most people who believe in the "fail fast, fail often" principle.Now, let's envision an alternate reality where you stumbled upon a treasure trove of secrets that helped change the course of your life and allowed you to achieve your big dreams faster, without mindless hard work and painful failures. That's what the journey to super success looks like for people who follow the ten secrets to succeed faster.Failing Fast? can be your passage to that alternate reality. Within the pages of this book, author Luv Tulsidas shares the ten meticulously curated and rigorously tested secrets that have accelerated his journey as an entrepreneur, allowing him to deliver game-changing innovation for clients at a guaranteed price.

Technology has transformed our professional and personal lives. In the future, the integration of tech, business, and life will become even more seamless. With so much rapid change, how can leaders adapt their decision making for success?In Time is Now, Raj Verma takes readers on a journey to demystify AI and the future of decision making. Through both personal and professional reflections, Verma shows the power of Now as a convergence of Information, Context, and Choice: Information is data, the collection of memory which shapes our identity. Context is the analysis of all information in the present. Choice is focused on the future, approached with courage and conscience. From these three pillars of Now, we write our future-for better or worse. How can we leverage artificial intelligence to amplify our own intelligence? By demystifying AI, can we demystify ourselves? The pages inside provide the first steps to answer these important questions.

Learn how to build a thriving growth advisory business through an engaging and knowledgeable narrative.With The Growth-Driving Advisor, George Sandmann has developed the Three Dimensions of Business Growth, which will turn a business advisor into a Growth-Drive advisor. Information and resources contained within this book will help advisors guide their clients, business owners who are thinking of selling their business for maximum profit. Sandmann provides the reader with a clear, concise, and easily accessible program to help business owners understand how to achieve predictable cash flow and growth in order to eventually achieve predictable transferable value. The author leads the advisor through the early stages of engagement and helps explain how the twenty-four objectives and key results that run through the Three Dimensions will help the business owner achieve their growth goals. Through insightful case studies and examples, Sandmann provides a framework in which a business advisor can help the business owner recognize their own strengths and weaknesses, as well as those of the senior leadership team and the company. In doing so, Sandmann lays out how a Growth-Drive advisor can help their clients improve their predictable revenue, growth, and value and achieve their professional and personal goals in the process.

A book for turbulent times, When Not If is essential reading for anyone preparing to lead through crisis and change. Jeff Martinovich's gripping story of resilience and perseverance is carefully interwoven with actionable lessons from a CEO who journeyed from zero to a billion, only to be reduced back to zero - and a shocking 14-year prison sentence.True, not every reader will experience the trials faced by Jeff. The circumstances of the crisis will differ, but the responses Jeff advocates will bear fruit in most all situations. When Not If gives readers a toolkit of proven practices, behaviors, and actionable takeaways that prepare leaders to survive when the black swan knocks on their front do or.So if you're ready to take your leadership skills to the next level and emerge stronger from any crisis, When Not If is a mandatory guide for you.

The separation of planning from doing and the preoccupation with administration, contracts, and scheduling over designing and building has been disastrous for construction. Lawyers, planners, risk managers, schedulers, and other administrative roles impede the ability of architects, engineers, and craftspeople-the professionals who design and build the things society needs to function. It isn't just a matter of getting things done on time-if you're the owner of an asset, manage a construction company, or invest in a project, overcoming these limitations is critical to your ability to compete and profit.Todd Zabelle, a recognized expert, construction CEO, and one of the founders of the lean construction movement, looks critically at each aspect of the industry, from production to construction to design to deployment to what the future holds, deftly analyzing where we've gone wrong and offering concrete, clear-eyed solutions for how to fix it.Zabelle's incisive wit and pulls-no-punches honesty are a refreshing antidote to the bland, overly polite, vacuous dialogue of board meetings and academic conferences. Speaking from the heart-and informed by over thirty years of experience in all facets of the industry-Zabelle delivers a much-needed wakeup call at a time when it's needed most.

Wondering how Artificial Intelligence is poised to rewrite the rules of the publishing industry?Explore the fascinating and transformative journeys of publishing and AI, from humble beginnings to the present era of complex communication models.You'll discover how Johannes Gutenberg's printing press gave birth to mass literacy, and how pioneers of AI kickstarted a revolution with unstoppable momentum.Unearth the sharp parallels between the realms of publishing and AI. Absorb an in-depth understanding of AI - terminology, history, and functionality - as it fuses with the world of publishing. Recognize the ripple effects of AI integration in the publishing spectrum, from editing to rights management and environmental impact assessment. Confront the pressing challenges AI brings to the table - from legal doubts to the threat to human creativity - in an era profoundly influenced by algorithms.By diving into this narrative, you'll unlock core insights about how AI's role in publishing evolves culture, society and the way we consume information.Penned by Nadim Sadek, a seasoned trailblazer with a rich repertoire of observations on the intersection of technology and literacy, the book bridges the present and the future. Sadek's authority in this field is evident from his previous works and his established career in the tech world. Armed with this book, prepare to embark on a compelling journey to the frontiers of AI and publishing.

Are you looking for a new approach to ESG, environmental consciousness, and going green for business and industry leaders? Seeing Green: How to Save the Planet and Profit from Sustainability combines the pursuit of profit and the urgent need to protect our planet. In this entertaining, educational, and inspirational book, visionary CEO, Angel Lance shares her story and unconventional approach to making homes, businesses, and industries more green for profit and the environment.In Seeing Green, Lance reveals how she used her over twenty years of management consulting experience to transform her business to be ESG compliant and environmentally conscious, start nonprofit foundations to support her passion for environmental action, transform a farm from traditional to regenerative, and unite utilities in decarbonization efforts. Lance has earned a reputation as an ESG thought-leader who celebrates the power of creativity and innovation to find win-win solutions for both business success and environmental sustainability.Seeing Green offers: * Practical actions for going green at home, in the office, or across an industry that you can take right now* Triple-win solutions that explain how you can enjoy financial success, improve your quality of life, and contribute to the greater good through environmental practices* Examples from Lance's personal experience told in Lance's uniquely accessible and witty toneJoin Lance on her captivating journey as she introduces a fresh approach to ESG, environmental consciousness, and going green that challenges the notion that environmental sustainability and profitability are mutually exclusive.

Your Only Limitation is Yourself.Failure will be a part of your life. So will adversity. It's unavoidable and it's not a bad thing. No one knows this better than author Steve Jones. In No Off Season, Steve reflects on the many hardships he's had to overcome and how each hardship prepared him for success. Steve knows, and hopes to share with his readers, that no matter what your goal is, there will certainly be times when you fall short.Don't ever give up no matter how many times you fail.No Off Season is your guide to navigating the inevitable roadblocks that will come your way on your road to success. This is a hard life, but the opportunities it offers are limited only by your faith in yourself, your dedication to your dreams, and your commitment to work harder than anyone else to achieve them. By reading Steve's story, you will be able to let go of your fear of failure and become more resistant to the uncontrollable forces of life.

Find And Invest In The Next Great StockExponential Gains, by Todd R. Walsh, is a game-changing book for investors seeking to transform their portfolios by finding and managing the next big stocks. This book offers a clear-cut process that combines subjective factors with fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and risk management tools to help you make informed decisions and better control the risks for the speculative part of your portfolio.By examining some of the greatest companies in history and their leaders, Walsh provides valuable insights and lessons when searching for the next transformational company to invest in. Walsh also introduces an objective three-step process and algorithm for analyzing and comparing potential investments, allowing you to help take the emotion out of your decision making.Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain valuable insights and help take the emotion out of finding and managing the next great stocks. Exponential Gains will help you seize the opportunity to learn invaluable insights and build a rock-solid process for identifying and managing your future investments.

Only 3 percent of family businesses make it beyond three generations, and less than 1% make it beyond four. Mike Young is a part of a four-generation farming family business that is proudly a part of that elite 1%. People always ask Mike, "How do you work so well with your family? What is the secret sauce? How can I do the same thing?"He wrote The Farmer's Code to answer those questions. Mike is excited to share the code that his family has used to create and pass on their legacy. The beautiful thing about this code is that it isn't hard to do. It starts with making simple daily decisions that add up over time to make subtle, positive shifts in yourself and your relationships with others.Enjoy the journey. Leave a legacy. Live the code.

What HGTV Won't Tell You About Real Estate Real Estate is More Than You See on HGTV Real estate isn't just about beautiful houses and nice people. It's a serious business that deals with the most valuable asset most of us will ever own. Unfortunately, the bulk of most people's knowledge of real estate is comprised of what they watch on House Hunters-which is more like a fairy tale than a professional transaction. As Is: An Insider's Guide to Real Estate was written to bring a dose of actual reality to the real estate business.As Is was penned by Joan Herlong, a top-selling South Carolina Realtor and small business owner with over 30 years of experience helping home buyers and sellers make educated, informed decisions and wise investments. In this lighthearted-yet-informative book, she pulls back the curtain on the real estate "profession," revealing everything you need to know about real estate but never thought to ask. From how to choose the most effective agent, to how your listing price can help to advertise your home, to how to find a house you won't just fall in love with, but love living in, Herlong shares the secrets to navigating the often confusing world of real estate and coming out a winner. Packed with hilarious true stories gleaned from 30 years in the trenches, this funny and informative book will empower you with everything you need to know about real estate, whether you're a buyer, a seller, or considering a career in the field and hoping to do it the right way.

Richard Sandler, in his role as personal attorney for Michael Milken during the federal investigations, brings this must-read story of the prosecution to readers for the first time.In this no-holds-barred account, Mr. Sandler shows, with the inclusion of court transcripts and his daily involvement in the investigation, how prosecutors were driven to destroy high-profile figures in the financial industry. This was a strategy that worked to their own personal benefit at the expense of justice. Journalists, always in need of a headline, were hell-bent on demonizing an innocent man whose financing innovation underwrote both the tech and the telecom revolution and gave access to capital for thousands of other small business entrepreneurs and investors.This book presents the reality behind the prosecution of Michael Milken.

Unlock the Secrets of a Serial Entrepreneur and Launch a Successful Startup!Get inside the minds of 30+ experts, authors, and seasoned entrepreneurs and learn from their hard-earned lessons. Discover the winning patterns of successful businesses and apply them to your own startup.Build a competitive edge and protect your business with a proven formula to scale up, add zeros to your revenue and profits, and crush the competition. Avoid common pitfalls and master the art of hacking your way to growth.Maximize your wealth by securing the right funding, navigating potential buyers, and cashing in big on an exit. With expert advice, you'll learn how to Start, Scale, Exit, and Repeat multiple companies.Don't just dream of success, make it a reality. Get your hands on this ultimate guide to entrepreneurial success today!

Life can change in an instant. Even when the water seems calm, you can be thrown suddenly into the unfamiliar storm of caregiving.Most people will serve as a caregiver at some point in their lives, whether to their children, their spouse, their parents, or even their grandchildren. Despite how common the experience is, it's difficult to find quick, easy, and practical advice to help you survive the never-ending stress of caring for a loved one.For anyone searching for support in moments of family crisis, Dr. Merle Griff's Solace in the Storm can be your guide. Griff, a therapist who has helped families overcome the challenges of providing care at all stages of life, offers easy-to-apply solutions to common caregiving problems.Whether it's dealing with uninvited opinions from friends and family members, communicating with healthcare professionals, or finding time for yourself, Solace in the Storm provides the direction you need to ride out even the roughest seas. Griff provides stories from people who have been where you are now-and her own life-to help readers get through what seems like the impossible.Caregiving can be needed at any point in your loved ones' lives. In this book, Griff looks at caregiving throughout the human lifecycle, starting with infancy through caring for adult parents. And she gives advice on how friends and family can help, either by lending a hand or by learning what to say-and what not to say.Solace in the Storm will serve as your lifelong resource for quick tips, resources, and words of support and encouragement-a companion you will turn to again and again.

Boyd Clewis has defied the odds and gravity. He was born dead, became a teenage father and a track star, had more than one close brush with the law, and endured unimaginable family tragedy-all by the time he was barely old enough to drink.He reinvented himself, failed, and learned from it. Then he started to build his own business from the ground up. He changed his name, formed an alter ego, and chose to live by a code: the Authority Mindset. Ever since, he's been teaching it to others, and transforming lives in the process.This book is about how to expertly play the hand you're dealt, regardless of how good or bad it is. There's an alchemy to turning adversity into wisdom and curses into blessings. This is the story of how that worked for Boyd and how it can work for you.

In The Versatile Leader, Msuega Tese offers twelve metaphors for effective leadership spanning a broad spectrum of strategic and tactical situations. As a starting point, the physician's diagnosis helps uncover the strategic status. The architect makes a realistic plan for the new organization as builders erect structures that transition startups to the growth stage. Engineers solve existential problems and contribute to continuous improvement. Finally, entrepreneurs obtain excellent results by taking ownership, being optimistic, and taking appropriate risks. On a tactical level, journalists glean information essential for daily operations. Coaches understand the importance of training and delegation. Parents are concerned with the long-term survival of the family line as Judges create a culture of truth and fairness. Pilots know how to navigate turbulent situations. Soldiers are disciplined, courageous, and loyal. Finally, diplomats are good at dealing with sensitive situations. Each of the twelve metaphors is helpful to leaders at different moments. The metaphor-based leadership builds off the concept of situational leadership. It encourages leaders to learn and adapt with integrity continuously. In addition, this approach brings synergy to a team, regardless of size or type.

Harvard Alumnus and Top 100 in the Forbes Middle East List of Top CEOs, Tariq Chauhan possesses over three decades of experience as a true leader. In his book 'Getting to Resilient Mode', Tariq Chauhan shares his insights and expertise on what it takes to succeed as a CEO or an Entrepreneur in today's rapidly evolving business landscape.This collection of insights and experiences can help readers: ¿ Develop a clear vision and strategy to build high-performing teams. ¿ Navigate complex business challenges. ¿ Gain invaluable practical advice and learn from real-world examples. ¿ Take their leadership skills to the next level.Whether you're a seasoned executive aiming to stay ahead of the curve or an aspiring entrepreneur looking to learn from one of the best, this book is for you. Packed with actionable insights and practical tips, it serves as an ultimate guide to building a successful business and thriving as a leader. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the most successful CEOs of our time. Order your copy of 'Getting to Resilient Mode' book today!

This book will show you how to attract a lot of applicants, effectively screen-in just the best candidates, assure candidate transparency and honesty, reveal not just candidate strengths but their weaker points, and enable you to always get accurate verification of what candidates said. The Resources section will help you get started using the tools and methods you will learn about, and present ways to continue your mastery of Topgrading. Our promise to you is this: use just the methods featured in this book and you will begin hiring more A Players, whether you are a CEO, first-level supervisor or HR professional. And yes, there is unprecedented evidence that Topgrading delivers the promised results. We have dozens of documented case studies and hundreds of informal accounts, from Global 100 companies to fast-growing start-ups, that achieved an average of 85% success hiring high performers. Tens of thousands of managers have accelerated their careers using this process to ensure their teams boast mostly A Players. And Topgrading methods utilize hard, factual candidate information to minimize bias and discrimination.We've written Foolproof Hiring to get you started in your quest to hire better. Think of it as first aid for your hiring ailments. You will learn methods that can produce quick improvement, but, continuing the metaphor, reading this book will not turn you into a "Hiring Brain Surgeon." Some keys, such as in-depth interviewing, require more learning and practice to master. Think about the training necessary to become an EMT versus the education and experience necessary to work as a surgeon; the same principle applies here. Using the solutions in the book to get some quick hiring wins will motivate you and your team to keep learning and practicing the methods. As you continue to improve your hiring success rate you will achieve a really strong, cohesive team that not only has fun, but gets better results.

AN INVITATION TO DREAM What lies ahead for retailers? Certainly, the landscape is changing. Businesses who want to remain in the game must adapt to play in this connected, digital environment. The challenge arises when we begin to discuss how to forge into the future. The status quo? Will no longer work. Creativity, imagination, and a little dreaming are the starting points to truly implement an effective, profitable transformation, explains sought-after entrepreneur and renowned executive Gerard Szatvanyi in his groundbreaking book. After guiding global brands through their own digital journeys, Szatvanyi pulls back the layers behind the trends in retail and the digital world. In doing so, he reveals that the possibilities are nearly endless for those who are open to exploring new ways to live and work. In easy-to-follow language and real-life examples, Szatvanyi explains that digital transformation isn't about discussing software, digital products, and new technologies. Instead, the conversation begins with the question, "What if...?" followed by an invitation to re think how we currently do business and interact with customers.

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

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

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

The goal of any practitioner of diversity, equity, and inclusion is to "leave no one behind." It's the driving force behind Dr. Nika White's work every day. It's also the purpose behind this book, built out of Dr. Nika's lived experience as a Black woman growing up in America, the mother of a neurodivergent child, and a fearless DEI educator who invites you on a transformational journey towards equity and liberation. With clear vision, an open mind, and a commitment to following the steps offered in this book, we will unravel the knots of inequality together - one person, one workplace, one community at a time. Together, we can repair the threads of our shared humanity and weave a more sustainable future that works for all.

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

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

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

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

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