Hardwired to the Heart Review, Learning to Lead with Empathy
I am a manager, so Hardwired to the Heart resonated with me, of course. Barnes’ emphasis on the social and empathic side of leadership is refreshing. It’s not something I find in other leadership books. This book has the potential to transform not just how I lead my crew but how I approach challenges. It […]
Through the Eyes of a Child, the First Journey to School: Book Review for Yay… It’s My First Day of School
From a child’s perspective, this book is full of relatable experiences. Even remembering my own first day of school all that time ago, it’s almost nostalgic for me. The colorful art and playful writing made it engaging and memorable. It’s reassuring too, addressing the fears and the excitement of such a big step in a […]
Yay… It’s My First Day of School, a New Children’s Book
New children’s book Yay… It’s My First Day of School by Mr. B’s Books (Michael Barnes) is released, a joyful story of making friends, meeting teachers, and having a great first day. Another wonderful rhyming story from Mr. B about the excitement of the first day of school… Yay. The fourteen rhymes and fun illustrations […]
Empowering the Fight Back, a Conversation with Michael S. Gutter
Michael S. Gutter’s book Never Again Still MEANS Never Again delves deep into the realms of history, minorities, and hate groups. Throughout the book, you will clearly see the blend of passion and frustration the author utilized to create this piece. Full of historical fact, as well as the author’s own commentary on the subject […]
Author Richard Rodman’s Path to Financial Empowerment
Richard Rodman, author of the best-selling book The 17 Laws of Successful Investing, has released a new book! Lessons for Long-Term Investors is a blueprint for wealth creation and successful investing. The concepts in his book are garnered from over 50 years of successful investment advice and practices. It’s easy to get lost in things such as […]
Building Relationships with Subscribers: Welcome Email Series
Building relationships with your audience is essential to achieve success as a company or organization. The best way is to start with a well-designed welcome email series. A welcome email series is sent out when a new person subscribes to your email list. It is a fantastic way to introduce your brand to subscribers, build […]
Maximizing the Value of Your Content
Content is king in today’s fast-paced digital world, but keeping up with the demand for fresh and relevant content can take time and effort. However, you can still make the most out of your content by repurposing it. Repurposing content is transforming existing content into a new format to reach a new audience or presenting […]
How to Stop Managing and Start Leading, an Interview with Richard Levene
I recently had the opportunity to interview Richard T. Levene, founder of Dignity Leadership Consulting and Master’s of Science holder in Leadership & Change from St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX. Rich has spent over 25 years studying how people work together and is passionate about leadership development and improvement. During our author interview, Rich […]
Public Relations Tools: Strategic Communication
Effective communication is essential for success in today’s fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape. A necessary tool for achieving this is public relations, or PR. Public relations is the practice of strategic communication through which an organization manages its relationship with its stakeholders. This can include brand management, media relations, crisis management, and more. Why […]
A Passion for History, Interviewing Steve Jackson
Steve Jackson is the author of Think Twice… About Teaching and Millennial History. Both books have root in his career, 35 years of teaching history. First, Think Twice… is a sort of memoir, a warning to those who may be entering the teaching profession. It is a book about Jackson’s negative experience in the education industry. Millennial History is an educational book, […]