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What if you could transform your business for the artificial intelligence era without burning out your teams, betting everything on unproven technology, or losing what works?That's not a hypothetical. It's exactly how Amazon Web Services (AWS) scaled to $107 billion, and it's how Fortune 500 companies are winning today. This book shows you how.You're likely facing these challenges: AI pilots stuck in demo mode, consultants selling slideware, and mounting board pressure. Technology debt is bleeding your budget and slowing your team. You need a proven approach, not more theory.Matt Domo, AWS co-founder and architect of the platforms powering the modern internet, solved transformation at massive scale. Named "The Top AI Leader to Follow" by MSN, he's adapted these insights from startups to Fortune 500s for the modern AI era. In Everybody Wins, you get the battle-tested AI transformation blueprint.We've entered the Age of ME: designing businesses so systems, data, and AI adapt to individuals, rather than forcing individuals to adapt to systems. Matt's "ME Experience" methodology delivers this transformation across three levels: You gain clarity to act, your customers stay loyal through personalized experiences at scale, and your employees focus on strategy over repetitive tasks.You'll get the proven playbook: Modernize your business model for the AI eraLead digital transformation without breaking what already worksMoveAI initiatives from pilot to full productionEmbed innovation into your culture, not just your strategyDrive data-driven decisions and personalization with predictive AI and automationFor CXOs, board members, enterprise business transformation leaders responsible for AI strategy and change management (and aspiring leaders): Each chapter delivers both strategic wisdom and five steps to take now. Your competitors aren't waiting. Start building your AI advantage now.

From Startup Dreams to Real-World Lessons—A Fintech Founder’s JourneyOne Venture, Ten MBAs reveals the unfiltered truth of building a startup through the eyes of Ksenia Yudina, CFA—a founder who navigated venture funding, market pivots, and boardroom battles to launch and grow a fintech company against all odds.This essential guide for first-time entrepreneurs in fintech and ecommerce delivers high-impact insights and startup strategies drawn from her real-life experience—not theory.You’ll learn how to:Go from idea to minimum viable product (MVP)Secure seed and growth-stage fundingPivot and scale in turbulent marketsBuild a high-performing team from scratchNavigate M&A and venture debt with confidenceWhether you’re launching your first company, preparing to pitch investors, or simply trying to survive your startup’s toughest days, this book offers the tools, perspective, and inspiration to stay the course and learn through every challenge.

Lead with Vision. Create with Purpose. Transform What’s Possible.

Whether you’re launching a new venture or leading change from within, entrepreneurial leadership is the key to building something that lasts. In Create More, Len Jessup—a university president, business school dean, and startup investor—shares transformative lessons from a life spent navigating the frontiers of innovation.

Drawing on decades of experience in higher education and entrepreneurship, Jessup offers a blueprint for becoming the kind of leader who sees opportunity where others see limitation. Through compelling stories and actionable insights, he reveals how entrepreneurial leaders drive progress, spark creativity, and inspire others to follow their lead.

This book is more than a reflection on success—it’s a practical guide for anyone who wants to lead with greater impact. You’ll learn how to cultivate the mindset, habits, and skills of high-performing entrepreneurial leaders.

You’ll also discover:

the five essential traits shared by successful entrepreneurial leaders how to lead innovation in even the most traditional environments why resilience and vision matter more than resources ractical strategies to widen your leadership “aperture” how to create lasting value by building what only you can

If you’re ready to create more—this book shows you how.

Build Advocates, Not Just Awareness. Most brands know how to capture attention. Few know how to hold it, and even fewer know how to transform it into loyalty that lasts. In Brand Mover: How to Lead Audiences from Apathy to Advocacy, marketing veteran Marc Paulenich presents a framework that goes beyond traditional marketing funnels to address the real challenge facing today’s brands: customer indifference. Drawing on decades of agency leadership and client success stories spanning healthcare to hospitality, Paulenich introduces the Brand Mover model. The model guides customers through four critical emotional stages: Apathy, Awareness, Alignment, and Advocacy. Inside, you’ll discover: -How to break through the noise in an oversaturated marketplace -Align brand strategy with authentic storytelling -Create emotional signals that resonate across every touchpoint -Transform passive customers into active brand champions Written for CMOs, marketing directors, and business leaders who recognise that sustainable growth comes from relationships, not just transactions, Brand Mover provides actionable strategies grounded in real-world results. Whether you’re launching a new brand, revitalising an established one, or seeking to deepen customer relationships, this book shows you how to move audiences from indifference to advocacy - and build a brand that people genuinely care about.

In venture capital, money and ambition may open doors, but trust determines who gets to stay in the room. In Your Emergency Contact: Why Trust Drives Venture Capital Success, Jonathan Hung shares hard-earned lessons from investing in more than 250 companies and 50 funds.This book offers a candid perspective on how founders, investors, and limited partners build lasting value through relationships, not just returns. Hung reveals what many guides overlook: the behind-the-scenes work of diligence, accountability, and partnership that separates sustainable ventures from costly missteps. Readers will discover:Why trust outperforms capital in the long runHow to build credibility with investors and partnersWhat LPs really expect after committing capitalHow entrepreneurs can avoid the most common mistakes early in their journeyPractical, transparent, and deeply human, Your Emergency Contact is an essential guide for founders, aspiring VCs, LPs, and students of entrepreneurship who want to understand what truly drives success.

Natural-Born Entrepreneurs offers mid-career professionals a refreshing alternative to the traditional startup path. Dr. Lisa Piercey, who successfully transitioned from clinical professional and healthcare executive to business owner, provides a comprehensive guide to acquiring existing small and medium-sized businesses rather than starting from scratch.Drawing from her experience purchasing three healthcare companies after serving as Tennessee's Commissioner of Health during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lisa demystifies the often intimidating process of business acquisition. She addresses the common frustrations of corporate life that drive many accomplished professionals to seek greater autonomy and financial upside, while offering a pragmatic solution that avoids the high failure rates and years of negative returns typical of startups.The book walks readers through each stage of the acquisition journey, beginning with how to determine if this path is right for you and what makes a good acquisition target. Lisa details the art of developing a compelling search thesis, finding businesses for sale, and conducting preliminary due diligence to quickly identify promising opportunities. She explains how to analyze financial performance, assess future growth potential, and spot red flags before they become costly mistakes.Readers will gain invaluable insights into deal structures, valuation methods, and negotiation strategies, followed by practical guidance on securing financing through various sources—from SBA loans to private investors. Lisa shares proven strategies for crafting effective investor presentations and building relationships with potential funding partners.The final chapters address the closing process and provide a roadmap for the critical first 100 days of ownership, offering strategies for successful integration and building trust with newly acquired teams.What distinguishes this guide is its focus on the unique perspective of seasoned professionals with industry expertise who are looking to leverage their experience in a more fulfilling and potentially lucrative way. Through clear explanations, real-world examples, and actionable advice, Lisa empowers readers to recognize and embrace their entrepreneurial instincts by acquiring the right business at the right time—proving that you don't have to start a business to be a successful entrepreneur.

In Crossing the Cactus, veteran venture capitalist Dave Blivin tackles one of the most persistent challenges in economic development: how to build successful technology ecosystems in regions outside established hubs like Silicon Valley and Boston. While breakthrough innovations emerge from universities and research facilities worldwide, most communities lack the resources to commercialize these ideas locally. The result? Talent and technologies migrate to resource-rich centers, leaving their communities of origin behind.Drawing on three decades of experience funding early-stage companies, Blivin reveals his fundamental insight: when communities strategically align the three key ingredients—great ideas, experienced management, and sufficient capital—they can create sustainable technology-based economic growth anywhere.Through compelling case studies including Skorpios Technologies and Bayotech, Blivin demonstrates how regions can identify their unique strengths, attract management talent, and implement funding strategies that keep promising ventures rooted locally. He examines successful ecosystem models like Ohio's Third Frontier and Pennsylvania's Ben Franklin Technology Partners, offering practical frameworks adaptable to any region's circumstances.Whether you're an economic development professional, investor, entrepreneur, or policymaker, Crossing the Cactus provides an actionable roadmap for transforming resource-limited regions into thriving centers of innovation, job creation, and prosperity.

"Finally—a leadership book that courageously integrates the inner journey of consciousness with real-world skill-building... This work beautifully aligns with what I deeply believe: True leadership effectiveness is inseparable from the leader's internal growth and developmental maturity... It is a groundbreaking resource that will resonate profoundly with those ready to evolve, transform, and lead consciously."— Bob Anderson, Creator of the Leadership Circle, and Coauthor of Mastering Leadership and Scaling LeadershipThe Leadership Journeyman invites readers to see leadership not as a destination, but as a continuous practice of growth. Drawing on two decades as a CEO coach and Vistage Chair, Peter Schwartz blends hard-earned insights from working with hundreds of top executives with the transformative lessons of his pilgrimage along Spain’s Camino de Santiago.Through vivid stories and practical tools, Schwartz reveals the powerful interplay between the inner game—self-awareness, values, and mindset—and the outer game—skills, strategy, and execution. Four Camino “revelations” frame the journey: travel light, travel with soft eyes, find joy in the walking, and embrace wabi-sabi, the beauty of imperfection. These lessons help leaders shed outdated success strategies, adapt to complexity, and lead with authenticity and resilience.Readers will discover how to:Balance internal growth with external results.Lead with a Curious Mind, Instinctual Gut, and Open Heart.Build stronger teams through peer advisory and coaching relationships.Navigate volatility and uncertainty with clarity and courage.Designed for CEOs, senior executives, and leadership coaches, The Leadership Journeyman combines research from adult development theory with practical frameworks and reflective exercises. The result is a guide that’s both inspirational and actionable—a book that belongs on the shelf of any leader committed to ongoing development.More than a leadership manual, this is a trusted companion for the long road ahead. For those ready to embrace impermanence, challenge assumptions, and keep refining their craft, The Leadership Journeyman is the essential guide to walking the path well.

The crisis playbook you learned is obsolete. Worse—it's dangerous. What worked five years ago now accelerates disaster. In a world where silence equals guilt, every statement becomes political, and misinformation travels faster than truth, corporate leaders need an entirely new approach to protecting their organizations.Bradley Akubuiro served as Boeing’s chief spokesperson during the 737 MAX crisis and has counseled companies facing everything from DEI backlash to viral boycotts. His counterintuitive insight: authenticity beats perfection and sometimes it’s better to double down than to back off.This book reveals the frameworks that separate companies that survive from those that don't. You'll learn to identify the handful of stakeholders whose opinions actually matter, build trust that protects you when disaster strikes, leverage AI without losing authenticity, and design organizations where communications drives strategy rather than supporting it.For CEOs, communications leaders, and anyone responsible for organizational reputation, this is your field guide to thriving in an era where corporate communications and crisis communications have become the same thing. The world has become faster, messier, and tougher. This book shows you how to master it.

The Future of Franchising Is Built on Partnership. Franchising was never meant to be transactional. The strongest brands are built on alignment, trust, and shared ownership between franchisors and franchisees. In Built for Franchising, Kendall Ware introduces FranShip®, a people-first philosophy redefining how franchise systems grow. Drawing on more than two decades of executive leadership, Ware shows how partnership becomes a true competitive advantage. Inside, you’ll discover how to: -Align franchisors and franchisees around shared purpose -Build culturally strong teams that drive performance -Strengthen operational excellence without sacrificing flexibility -Develop leaders at every level of your system -Scale your brand while protecting culture and profitability Whether you’re awarding new franchises, operating a single location, or expanding a multi-unit portfolio, this book provides a practical blueprint for sustainable growth. Franchising is evolving. The systems that evolve with it will lead.

A Funny, Heartfelt, and Seriously Effective Guide to Happier People and Better Teams. Unlock Your World shows how self-love, compassion, and authentic connection can make life lighter—and workplaces far less chaotic. With humour, honesty, and real-world stories, Ruthann Peace Brown reveals how kindness boosts morale, encourages teamwork, and helps people communicate without needing a stress snack every five minutes. You’ll learn how to: Build confidence rooted in self-love - Strengthen relationships at work and at home - Navigate differences with grace… and the occasional laugh - Boost morale through everyday acts of compassion – Create teams that feel connected, supported, and energized - This book helps readers grow while laughing, reflecting, and discovering the surprising power of kindness in driving performance. Perfect for personal development, team learning, and organizational training, Unlock Your World offers wisdom you can use immediately—no complicated charts, no corporate jargon, and no trust falls required. It is the foundation of a global initiative where kindness is used as part of our infrastructure rather than just a character trait. If you’re looking for more joy, more balance, and a workplace where people actually enjoy working together, this is your invitation to begin.

Build the future you want by investing in the place you call home. In My Town, Mike Rogers shares how long-term commitment, local leadership, and intentional investment can transform communities from the inside out. Drawing on more than thirty-five years of building and revitalizing communities, Rogers shows why meaningful growth works best when it starts with the people who live there. He explains how projects - large and small - can reshape a community’s future. Through real stories of historic preservation, urban infill, and community-driven development, this book reveals how one person’s dedication can spark economic vitality, cultural pride, and lasting opportunity. Rogers challenges readers to rethink success not as scale or speed, but as impact, stewardship, and care for place. My Town isn’t just about cities or construction. It’s about recognizing that “your town” could be anything you care about - a business, a neighbourhood, or a cause. This book is for anyone who has ever had an idea, seen a problem, or imagined something better - but hesitated to begin. You’ll discover how to: Invest locally in ways that create lasting value. Balance growth with history, culture, and character Lead with intention and people-centred vision. Strengthen neighbourhoods from the ground up. Build relationships that multiply long-term impact. Turn ideas into executed projects - not just plans. If you want to make a difference, My Town shows why the best place to start is home.

The Leadership Skill No One Teaches—Until Now Leaders today face unprecedented overload: endless notifications, competing priorities, and constant pressure to respond instantly. The result is fractured focus and exhausted executives who confuse motion with progress. The Art of Non-Reaction reveals a counterintuitive truth: the most powerful leadership move is choosing when to step back rather than react. Drawing from 20 years leading businesses through economic crises and global expansion, and operational complexity, Pantelis Velentzas provides practical guidance to help leaders: Recognize and filter the taxonomy of overload that drains clarity. Regulate emotions and thinking patterns under pressure. Clarify purpose and internal direction. Build executive self-confidence that inspires teams. Create space for observation, thinking and better decisions. Protect focus and productivity in a distraction-filled world. Assembling the right team to reduce noise. Non-reaction is the ultimate competitive advantage for modern leadership.

Lead with Power. Lead with Care. Change Everything. Revolutionary Leadership: A Power Playbook for Black Women redefines what leadership looks like by honouring the distinctive, transformative approaches Black women have pioneered for generations. Drawing on foundational academic research, historical analysis, evidence-based consulting practice, and powerful personal narratives, this guide challenges outdated norms and offers actionable frameworks rooted in authenticity and equity. Discover how to: Build sustainable cultures through community-centred leadership Use radical self-care as a leadership strategy Develop collective capacity that strengthens entire systems This isn’t about conforming to traditional leadership molds. It’s about embracing your own power and leading in ways only you can. Whether you are already influencing change or preparing to step into leadership, this book gives you the blueprint to revolutionize leadership on your own terms. Innovative, research-driven, and deeply practical, Revolutionary Leadership is your strategic guide for creating impact that matters and change that lasts. This book invites established and emerging Black women leaders and allies working toward equity to embrace a new leadership style based on authenticity, community, and care.

The M&A Strategy That Turns Culture Into Competitive Advantage Most acquisitions fail to deliver lasting value—not because of the deal, but because of what happens after. In G.A.L.E. Force, global M&A operator J. Michael Coffey shows how to execute cross-border growth by aligning global strategy with local culture. Drawing on decades of firsthand experience, Coffey shares a proven framework for leading multicultural teams, scaling platforms, and avoiding the common pitfalls that derail integrations. Built for CEOs, operators, and private equity professionals, this book brings real-world insight to the high-stakes world of global mergers. You’ll learn how to: Lead successful integrations across borders and cultures. Build trust with local teams while maintaining global consistency. Navigate post-merger complexity in heavy industry and beyond. Avoid costly missteps in decentralised execution. Scale high-performance operations across diverse markets. Whether you're building a multinational platform or integrating your first acquisition, G.A.L.E. Force delivers the clarity and tools to turn cultural complexity into global momentum.

Design a System That Unlocks Flow and Sustains Peak Performance High achievers rarely struggle with ambition—the real challenge is maintaining focus, energy, and meaningful output in environments filled with distraction. Even experienced leaders can find themselves working longer hours while accessing less of their best thinking. In The Flow Multiplier: Building Peak Performance Systems with AI, Jared S. Quoyeser introduces a structured approach to executive performance built around the concept of the Executive Athlete. Drawing on three decades as a Division I athlete and technology executive, he explores how flow can be cultivated deliberately through preparation, execution, and recovery cycles. This book shows how AI can be applied thoughtfully to reduce administrative friction and protect deep work, so leaders can spend more time where their impact matters most. You will learn how to: Build repeatable peak performance systems. Create the conditions for flow in modern work. Structure energy and recovery for sustained output. Use AI to remove distractions and cognitive drag. For leaders, founders, and ambitious professionals ready to move beyond constant busyness, The Flow Multiplier offers a disciplined, practical path to higher performance.

The leadership model for a world in motion.Today’s business environment demands more than traditional leadership—it requires adaptability, strategic vision, clarity, and courage. Fit for Uncertainty is your essential guide to leading through complexity with purpose and resilience.Drawing from a career of executive leadership in Financial Services technology, Marianne Bachynski introduces a practical model for adaptive leadership rooted in six essential principles:Strategic LeadershipAn Adaptive MindsetHumility and EmpowermentAccountability and FocusEffective CommunicationCultural TransformationWith powerful real-world insights, Fit for Uncertainty shows you how to build empowered teams, make decisions with confidence, and drive meaningful change—even when the path ahead is unclear.Whether you’re navigating disruption, scaling transformation, or building a change-ready culture, this book equips you to lead with purpose and adapt to change in any environment.Fit for Uncertainty helps you shift from reaction to intention—leading with strategic clarity, a human-centered approach, and the agility to thrive in disruption.

Feeling invisible, stuck, or uncertain about where your career is headed?Unlock the proven hacks to fast-track your career trajectory and build a personal brand that’s both authentic and impossible to ignore.Hack the Corporate Learning Curve by Jissan Cherian is a practical guide for professionals ready to take control of their career growth and personal brand in today’s evolving workplace. With traditional career development support from companies becoming less reliable, Cherian encourages readers to proactively define and own their professional personal brand; regardless of career stage.Backed by over 20 years of corporate experience in marketing, tech, and consulting, Cherian offers a structured framework to navigating the unspoken rules of corporate advancement.The book provides actionable strategies and tools to help professionals stand out, get promoted, and lead with purpose, including:Personalized Career Persona Assessment to identify your unique career type and guide your next stepsFive distinct Career Personas with real-world examples and specific career-building hacksExercises to uncover your strengths, lived experiences, and authentic personal brandGuidance on developing internal and external thought leadership for greater visibilityProjects and initiatives that boost enterprise awareness and help you stand out among peersTools to reframe career setbacks as opportunities for growth and repositioningThis book is a modern career companion designed to help professionals build an intentional brand, take initiative, and lead with authenticity in any workplace setting.

The e-commerce personalization industry has sold brands a lie. For years, vendors have promised that every business can replicate the one-to-one experiences of Amazon and Netflix. The reality? Most website visitors are anonymous, privacy regulations have eliminated traditional tracking methods, and the content required for true personalization demands resources most brands simply don't have.Brian Anderson, founder of AI-powered commerce platform Nacelle, exposes why 63% of marketing leaders still struggle with personalization despite massive investments. The problem isn't the technology—it's applying retention strategies to acquisition challenges. You can't personalize for people you don't know.This book introduces:the Three-Stage Personalization Framework: Strategic Segmentation for anonymous visitorsProgressive Identification for engaged prospectsIndividual Personalization for known customers.Each stage employs different tactics matched to different levels of customer identification, all powered by AI that solves the historic content bottleneck.Through detailed case studies and implementation guides, Anderson demonstrates how brands have scaled from $10 million to $120 million by embracing intelligent segmentation over impossible one-to-one approaches. Readers will learn to evaluate AI solutions, avoid vendor hype, build ethical data practices, and measure real ROI through metrics that matter—conversion rate, average order value, and customer lifetime value.The AI commerce revolution is here. This book provides the framework to win it.