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How you compensate people is one of the most important strategic decisions your company will make - but few "get it right and out of sight." Nail it and you can add hundreds of percentage points to the bottom line while driving up the energy in the organization. Make the wrong call (or piecemeal the decision together), and the results will create needless drama throughout the organization. Do any of these challenges sound familiar? ¿ "I gave a star performer a raise, and now everyone else is marching into my office, demanding one, too." ¿ "If anyone looked closely at our payroll, it would be hard to rationalize why we're paying certain people what we do." ¿ "I'm tired of losing our best people to the Googles of the world because we can't match their salaries." Compensation is one of your largest expenses, one you can turn it into a strategic advantage in attracting, retaining, and motivating talent (or not accidentally demotivating them). In this highly practical book, the authors share 5 principles for designing effective compensation systems along with plenty of examples from leading small, medium, and large firms across various industries. You'll learn: 1. The #1 mistake business leaders make in setting up their compensation plans 2. The psychological aspects of compensation underpinning successful plans 3. How individual bonuses can backfire 4. The power of gamifying gains to drive up energy and engagement 5. Whether you want to be queen/king or rich!

In Am I Going to be Okay? (And is Okay enough?) CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(TM) Patti Brennan reveals her time-tested approach to answering these questions. Drawing on over three decades of experience, Patti tackles the most common worries, mistakes, and challenges facing many Americans irrespective of their age and number of zeros in their net worth. The book introduces a comprehensive process for creating a system that is tailored to your unique goals, resources and challenges. Readers will also learn powerful strategies that can accelerate progress.With wisdom, empathy and humor, Patti offers practical strategies and tools for taking control of your financial life so you can focus on what matters most. You'll discover how to maximize your resources, minimize your taxes, and make confident decisions that are right for you and the people you love.

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 Top Realtor Spills the Tea on America's Most Misunderstood "Profession"You probably wouldn't trust a part-time doctor with your health, or a part-time lawyer with an important case. But every year, millions of Americans trust what is likely their most valuable asset-their home-to real estate agents who don't have the training or experience one typically associates with a "professional." The fact is, there's a lot more to real estate than what you see on House Hunters, and most agents aren't exactly eager to pull back the curtain.Until now.In this honest, revealing and often-hilarious book, Greenville, South Carolina Realtor Joan Herlong shares her strange-but-true adventures from more than 30 years in the real estate business. From her days as a newbie working for a national megafirm, to building her "one-woman shop" into a thriving partnership with one of the top real estate agencies in the world, she'll share real-life stories of client conflicts, aggressive agents, and the secrets she's learned along the way. Packed with expert insights into what buyers and sellers need to know, plus valuable advice for anyone considering entering the field, the book has something for everyone, including a behind-the-scenes account of Joan's own appearance, alongside her daughter and son-in-law, on HGTV's House Hunters.

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!

How do you run a successful, sustainable business in a fragile economy?By creating opportunity.That's exactly what Yusuf Amdani did. More than thirty years ago, he invested in Honduras, a country which was known at the time for its high levels of poverty and unstable economy. Amdani's initial textile plant there did well, and his company went on to expand into new territories. Today GK Global has a presence in developing nations around the world and operates in the textile, lifestyle, technology, agriculture, and real estate industries.In his book, Amdani shares his story of creating sustainable businesses, using strategies he's developed over the years. He explains the programs GK Global has implemented to reduce migration levels. Its nonprofit branch, GK Foundation, focuses on helping vulnerable populations around the globe. The chapters include takeaways to help anyone interested in developing countries to get started the right way.

Rymer Strauss and his dad were looking for kids's books that teach about business, but they couldn't find any. There were surprised when they couldn't find books that teach kids what it's like to be an entrepreneur. The truth is, there just aren't many books that teach young people how to start their own business or how to think about money.So Rymer decided to write one, and that's where "The Big Money Squeeze" started. He believes other kids deserve to learn how to take charge of achieving their own goals and to be inspired to start businesses. He doesn't think you have to be in college or even high school to learn how to manage money. Kids in elementary school can start thinking about these things too.Rymer is a go-getter in real life. After successfully building nearly every Lego set ever created, he recently took on the task of building the Death Star. Amazingly, it is still in one piece despite his little sister, his brothers, and all his friends who like to play with it!

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!

"When should you fire someone? The minute you think of it." That was once the wisdom that Dr. Nicole Price espoused in her leadership workshops. Now, several years later, Price is a firm believer in the power of empathy and second chances. In her candid and insightful narrative, Price will push you out of your comfort zone and open your eyes to the critical need for empathetic leadership and all the benefits that result - for you and your organization. What action was taken when you screwed up on your first job? When was the last time you sought out empathy (you do this every time you ask someone to understand your perspective), and when was the last time you offered it? Who benefited from those exchanges? You did. If you're ready to take your leadership skills to the next level, join Dr. Price on her empathy journey and learn how to leverage understanding to achieve success.

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.

SCALING YOUR BUSINESS IS ALL ABOUT MINDSET AND CREATING A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE FOR THE CUSTOMER. WHAT KIND OF MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE? WELL, THAT'S UP TO YOU.Tony DiSilvestro is the master at experience creation. He's scaled dozens of businesses and shares everything you need to know about how to do the same. In The Business Scaling Blueprint, DiSilvestro walks you through exactly how to apply these principles to your own business. He is the founder of over thirty-one businesses including Ynot Italian, Ynot Build and Design, Ynot Wind and Solar, and Employee Launch. Tony speaks on stages across the world and mentors fellow entrepreneurs and CEOs. This book is the culmination of everything he's learned so far, and he's just getting started. If you're interested in creating a loyal brand, experiences your customers love, scaling your business, and reaching your biggest goals, you've picked up the right book.

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.

**Ready to embrace your inner Fearless Leader? Brendan P. Keegan is here to guide you on your way. In The FUD Factor: Overcoming Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt to Achieve the Impossible, Keegan sets the record straight: Fearless Leaders aren't born - they are made - and we all have the capability to become the Fearless Leaders we aspire to be. Drawing on lessons learned along his own Fearless Leadership journey and the lessons learned by emerging, stuck, challenged, and get-better leaders across all industries, experiences, and ages, Keegan urges us to face our fears, believe in ourselves, and inspire others through our own commitment to show up as a Fearless Leader every day. ** ** In his carefully laid out strategy, Keegan uncovers all the qualities of Fearless Leadership and provides a clear path for aspiring and seasoned leaders to follow, a path that will empower them to achieve the impossible.**

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.

The Success Paradox is the improbable story of a life and business transformed, told in a warmly authentic style that says: "I hit rock bottom, I surrendered, I began doing the opposite of what I'd been doing before, miracles happened, and here's what you can learn from my journey."With riveting personal details that illuminate his discoveries, Gary details how he defied the odds - not just to survive but to thrive - by implementing a series of paradoxical strategies, fundamentally opposite to anything he'd ever done before. The result is an inspiring book about what happened to him and a blueprint for readers to experience how to surrender and win in business and life.