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This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Captivating the Curious: Why “I’m Highly Percent Sure” Matters Are you ready to unlock the power of your inner compass? In I’m Highly Percent Sure, Caroline A. Wanga—President & CEO of Essence Ventures and co-founder of WangaWoman LLC—delivers a witty, transparent, and deeply inspiring memoir about the battle between intuition and self-doubt. With the taglines “It Ain’t Math, it’s MISSION powered by INTUITION” and #TakeNotesDoItBetter, this book promises to shift how you perceive your own decision-making engine. ...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Engaging Introduction In an age of constant change and digital overload, one critical need often goes unmet: employees’ sense that they truly matter. The Power of Mattering by Zach Mercurio shows that when people feel seen, heard, and indispensable, organizations unlock higher engagement, lower turnover, and stronger performance. Main Body 1. The Hidden Cost of “Not Mattering” Research reveals a growing epidemic of workplace insignificance, which fuels disengagement, loneliness, and mental-health challenges. When employees believe their contributions go unnoticed, organizational culture and productivity suffer in equal measure. ...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. A Wake-Up Call for Your Success Blueprint Have you ever felt trapped by outdated “success systems” that leave you mediocre instead of mastering your destiny? Laws of Life: Ditch the System Design Your Life by Jack Spirko is the antidote to the slow-drip poison of empty ambition and bad advice. Released May 12, 2025, this 280-page, independently published guide delivers 17 no-fluff, action-driven laws that empower you to seize respect, make fast, fearless decisions, and lead without waiting for permission. ...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. From Struggle to Strength: Why Commitment Beats Talent In today’s fast-paced world, talent alone isn’t enough—it’s unwavering commitment that turns ordinary groups into high-performing teams. In his latest book, The 7 Commitments of a Great Team, bestselling author Jon Gordon distills decades of experience consulting with NFL, NBA, and MLB champions into a powerful leadership fable. Published by Wiley on May 20, 2025 (192 pages, ISBN 978-1119757382), this book shows you how seven simple promises can transform morale, sharpen focus, and drive lasting success. ...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Embrace Your Champion Mindset What if you could train your mind the way the world’s greatest athletes train their bodies? In Champion Mindset: Coach Yourself to Win at Life, tennis maestro Patrick Mouratoglou invites you to step into the Progress Zone, harness your inner dialogue, and take full responsibility for your results—just as he’s done with champions like Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka. ...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hook: Rediscovering the Art of Marketcraft What if the “invisible hand” wasn’t so invisible after all? In Marketcrafters, economist Chris Hughes shatters the myth of an unfettered free market, arguing that it was entrepreneurial government leaders—marketcrafters—who built the most dynamic economy the world has ever known. This timely exploration of American capitalism delivers a powerful lesson: intentional policy, not laissez-faire ideology, can drive innovation, stability, and inclusion for decades to come. ...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Introduction Have you ever wondered why so many people fall prey to promises of financial freedom through multilevel marketing? In Little Bosses Everywhere: How the Pyramid Scheme Shaped America, Bridget Read delivers a riveting exposé of MLM’s rise—from postwar vitamin peddlers to today’s stadium-sized recruitment rallies—revealing how this “business model” thrives on illusion and erodes both wallets and democracy. ...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. “Are we on the brink of a national debt disaster?” This alarming question has become all too real as the U.S. national debt recently topped $36.2 trillion—a level that prompted Moody’s to downgrade America’s sovereign rating in May 2025. In How Countries Go Broke: The Big Cycle, Ray Dalio unpacks why runaway debt poses the gravest threat to our prosperity and reveals the simple yet profound mechanics of his “Big Debt Cycle” and the broader “Overall Big Cycle.” ...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Engaging Introduction Millennials and Gen Z are rewriting the rules of leadership—and When We’re in Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership is the ultimate playbook. Written by Amanda Litman (cofounder of Run for Something), this no-nonsense manual shows emerging leaders how to break free from outdated “boomer” tactics and build inclusive, sustainable workplaces of the future. ...

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Engaging Introduction Unlock the untold story of one of America’s most influential media moguls. In Who Knew, Barry Diller pulls back the curtain on his meteoric ascent—from aspiring mail-room assistant at William Morris to pioneering network founder and digital-commerce visionary. This candid memoir offers a masterclass in deal-making, creative conflict, and the power of intuition in shaping modern media. ...