If you’re a writer, author, literary agent, publisher, or publicist, you get this title. It’s that time of year when all doors close to submissions and interactions with those in the industry. If you plan to reach out to editors and agents this month, odds are you’ll soon get an auto-reply that they are closed […]
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Finding Clarity: How compassionate accountability builds vibrant relationships, thriving workplaces, and meaningful lives.
Finding Clarity by Marc Lesser is all about increasing self-awareness and interpersonal skills so one can live, and lead, with more depth, compassion, and effectiveness. Marc has decades of experience that “he lived and practiced” in preparation of writing this book. Director of Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, MBA, and CEO of three companies, including a […]
6 Picks: Books That Help You Take Back Your Power
A supervisor manages an obstinate subordinate. A college student feels bullied by a peer. A professional works alongside a surly colleague. A parent struggles to get support from their child’s teacher. Their roles and relationships may be different, but the challenge is the same—the feeling of helplessness. When you feel helpless it’s easy to become a […]
Author Insights: Strive for Continuous Improvement
You’re pretty awesome. You have achieved greatness in so many areas of your life—career, family, community, and beyond. But just because you can look back and be proud of your accomplishments doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t strive for continuous improvement. We all have work to do. According to a study cited in Scientific American, most […]
3 Author Hacks For Combatting Setbacks
If you’re an author, a writer, or anyone who pours their heart out in words for the world to see, you’re going to face setbacks. Criticisms, rewrites, delays, rejections, broken promises, and backlisting are just a few of the setbacks to expect. Many can’t be avoided. Some others can be. The trick is how you […]
Soul Searching: Tune in to Spirit and Awaken Your Inner Wisdom
This is a guidebook written for those who feel trapped. Whether you’re confined in your own backstory, current circumstances, emotional prison, or under a cloak of uncertainty, Soul Searching by Bill Phillips provides a path of understanding and release. Through gentle guidance and illustrative examples, Phillips encourages the reader to break through self-imposed barriers and […]
The Art of Mental Training: A Guide to Performance Excellence
Whether you’re an athlete, a career professional, a business owner, student or stay-at-home mom, this book by DC Gonzalez equips you for ultimate success. Think of it as your Zen master teaching you how to embrace and bring out the warrior/champion within. Yes, it is that kind of book, even with the guru Leo-tai teaching […]
Book Craft Spotlight With Jen Braaksma
I met Jen by chance. Well, to be honest, I reached out to her directly as her site and services were so compelling that I needed to learn more. After a great conversation, I learned that not only is Jen a talented author and writing coach, but she is deeply interested in helping others. When […]
30 Days: Change Your Habits, Change Your Life
I read this book twice. Now, I’m on the third round. Why? It’s a great daily guide to reshoring your path to success—however you define it. So why all the continued readings? The book is designed to give you a few challenges at the end of each chapter—there are 94—that if you accept will help […]
Author Insights: Staying Productive When Sunshine Is Calling
Sunshine, You’re Killing My Productivity! How do I get my work done when I’d rather be playing outdoors? If you’re anything like me, I’m challenged to stay productive when the sun is shining. So, being mindful of my needs, I take frequent outdoor breaks. These may include walks, a coffee outside or just sitting quietly […]