In this rich, transparent, and witty memoir for women in business, the Co-Founder of WangaWoman LLC, current President & CEO of Essence Ventures, and ambassador of authenticity navigates the lifelong battle between her intuition and inner saboteur delivering “instigational” inspiration and career advice with a passion to help every person discover the purpose they were born to deliver to the world. Published by Amistad in collaboration with Lavette Books.It Ain’t Math, it’s MISSION...

Once a person hikes a long trail, they catch the bug, but does it get any easier the second time around? Four years after starting the Appalachian Trail with his brother, Brian takes to the Continental Divide Trail for his second thru-hike in familiar company. However, trail life is not always as rewarding and romantic as the pictures you see or second-hand stories you hear."Divided" provides an accurate account of life on trail: what hikers ponder, eat, love, loathe, and the questi...

From microaggressions to the wage gap, The Memo empowers women of color with actionable advice on challenges and offers a clear path to success.Most business books provide a one-size-fits-all approach to career advice that overlooks the unique barriers that women of color face. In The Memo, Minda Harts offers a much-needed career guide tailored specifically for women of color.Drawing on knowledge gained from her past career as a fundraisin...

"A well-written practical guide to the art and science of negotiation . . . I found [Cohen's] advice, offered in a concise Q and A format, to be pure gold." —Bennett G. Picker, author of Mediation Practice GuideThere's an inner negotiator in everyone—and The Practical Negotiator helps you find yours. We all need to reach agreement with others in our daily lives, but many people are overly fearful of what they think is a complex process. In this boo...

The secret to movement marketing?Your customers want to make a difference“Scott Goodson and his StrawberryFrog colleagues have found the secret to plugging into Purpose with a capital P: find out what moves people to action, then create a way to support and enhance that movement with your product, service, or craft. I call that a winning strategy.”—Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and A Whole New Mind“Want to ...

In this candid, refreshing guide for young women to take with us as we run the world, Emilie Aries shows you how to own your power, know your worth, and design your career and life accordingly.Young women today face an uncertain job market, the pressure to ascend at all costs, and a fear of burning out. But the landscape is changing, and women are taking an assertive role in shaping our careers and lives, while investing more and more in our community of support.

"Career GPS serves as the business coach you never had but always wanted."—Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office and See Jane LeadCareer GPS is a clear-eye, timely, and thought-provoking guide for any woman looking to advance up the corporate ladder and/or optimize her performance in any work environment, no matter what the state of the economy. Presented by Ella L.J. Edmondson Bell, Ph.D., founder and president o...

If you've ever felt too overwhelmed to make a difference, or just unsure of how to apply your unique skills to a bigger purpose, this book is ready to unlock your potential.When you feel that pull to be part of social change, where do you start? How can you ensure that your good intentions create a positive impact? How do you focus your scattered efforts? And how do you sustain yourself throughout?Impact brings you the answers. Drawing on their net...

If you want to help, but aren't sure how, these words of wisdom from leaders in charity and philanthropy can get you started . . .This illuminating little book with a very big—and very timely—message features contributions from some of the most influential and philanthropic people and organizations in the world today, including founders and CEOs from such groups as the Make a Wish Foundation, Dress for Success Worldwide, the American Red Cross, and any more, as wel...

This book is for people who want to believe they can affect change, to help them understand where they have power, and how to use it. Our world of work is changing and we need new lessons on how to adapt to these new values, whether that’s balancing work and family life or empowering women as leaders. Former senior executive at Yahoo and Google, and now President and COO of Change.org, Jennifer Dulski uses her own life experiences, stories from throughout her career, and inspiring examples...

A roadmap to self-confidence for women in leadershipBridging the Confidence Gap: How Empowered Women Change the World is a startlingly insightful and inspiring discussion of female leadership by celebrated executive, business leader, and author Sheena Yap Chan.Yap Chan delivers a transformative and fresh take on the challenges, pitfalls, and opportunities women face when they reach for the reins of leadership in business. She walks you through how ...