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Think the most critical factor for becoming a great entrepreneur is grit, risk taking, or technical skills? Think again. Despite what every other business book might say, historical data show the real secret ingredients to getting ahead in business are being rich, white, and male. Until now. Leapfrog is the decades-overdue start-up bible for the rest of us. It's filled with uncompromising guidance for winning at business your way. Leapfrog is for entrepreneurs of all stripes who are fed up with status quo advice.

Most ambitious people believe that reaching the peaks of success means being on 24/7 - tirelessly networking, deal-making, and keynoting conferences. Hiding in the Bathroom empowers professionals of all ages and levels to take control and build their own versions of success. Thoughtful and practical, it is a must-have handbook for building a fantastic, prosperous career and a balanced, happy life - on your own terms.

It’s time to change the conversation—about work, life, and “balance.” Work and life are inextricably, intimately intertwined. We need to celebrate what we do give our children—even and especially in moments of imbalance—rather than apologizing for what we don’t. In this way, we can model for our children how we use our talents to help others and raise awareness about the issues closest to our hearts.

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 network and experience as founders of She's the First, Christen Brandt and Tammy Tibbetts show you how to create your own impact strategy, one that fits into your life and allows you to match what you have with what the world needs.

Do you want financial freedom — to do whatever you want, whenever you want — without needing permission to take time off or feeling constrained by a limited monthly income? Maybe you dream of spending more time with your loved ones, providing the best opportunities for your kids, traveling on lavish vacations, or even buying your dream home. Whether it’s financial freedom or stability you're after, The Unconventional Business Model offers a path to help you get there.

How this calligrapher nurtured her passion to start a business with clients like Google, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, Gucci, and others

Ever felt that pang of disappointment? That sinking feeling when your book, your brainchild, sits unnoticed? You're not alone. Many authors, just like you, dream of readers magically discovering their work. Others? They're too scared to even whisper about their creation, fearing they'll sound like a broken record.

[Year in Review 2021] Meet the businesswomen who made headlines this year.

¿Te enfrentas a desafíos mientras creces en tu carrera? ¿Buscas equilibrar tu vida profesional y personal sin renunciar a tu éxito? No estás sola—y no tienes que hacerlo sola. El Poder de las Mujeres en el Liderazgo es tu guía para romper barreras, amplificar tu voz y liderar con confianza. Ya seas una líder en ascenso, una nueva gerente o una profesional con experiencia, este libro te brinda herramientas para superar desafíos, ganar respeto y generar impacto.

It’s no great secret that women have trouble maintaining the picture-perfect balance the world tells us we should. That’s where the Fairy God Doctor comes in. The Fairy God Doctor’s Guide to a Good Life: A Prescription for the Working Woman offers essential guidance on how to prioritize and avoid maternal fatigue while also juggling the balls that modern life requires. This revolutionary guide, ideal for successful women, transforms how to approach self-care activities for women in today's demanding world.

In this bold and inspiring book, internationally acclaimed executive coach and speaker Duygu Alptekin Gürsu offers a powerful roadmap for women navigating the complex world of leadership. Drawing from nearly three decades of experience in leadership development across global corporations, Duygu uncovers women's unique challenges—from societal expectations and workplace biases to the silent barriers that often go unnoticed.

In 2021, women represented 54.3% of the US workforce but only held 35% of senior leadership positions. Of that percentage, only 2.7% of Asian women were seen in management roles. While there have been great leaps for women in the workplace in the last decade, women of color still fall behind. The Tao of Self-Confidence book sets a foundation to help Asian women start being seen as leaders in work and life rather than by our stereotypes. In order to move forward with true confidence, we must learn the lessons our challenges have taught us and heal our trauma.

Marketing Launchpad is a must-have for any women who wants to transform her business from struggling to thriving through the power of strategic marketing.

Are you tired of constantly feeling burned out and overwhelmed? Do you long for a life where you have control, balance, and fulfillment? Look no further! In The 30-Day Burnout Fix, author Janessa Rhoades presents a comprehensive and actionable plan to help you conquer burnout once and for all.

For too long, leadership has been defined by men – and women have been expected to accept it. This doesn’t work for most women, and it isn't good for leadership either. So 24 women from all over the world set out on an expedition to find an approach to leadership that resonates with women. This audiobook captures their findings. It’s full of leadership insights from women across the world. It offers practical advice, enduring support and continuing inspiration, wherever you are on your leadership journey, and wherever you lead – from villages, to sports fields, to boardrooms.

Jill Bausch was an executive living the “dream life”. She sipped champagne at the luxury hotels where she worked as a senior executive, traveled the world, and on the outside, it looked as though she had achieved success. So why did she walk away? Bausch knew she wouldn’t be fulfilled until she set her sights on much bigger missions: combatting the HIV pandemic and helping to uplift sex workers and women throughout the world.

In Acting Up, Janice shares the model she lives by and continues to represent: that of a leader who works for good, for growth and innovation, for her family values, and for the same ideals upon which she founded her company. Janice will help you discover the leader inside yourself and show you how to use your uniqueness to conquer the business world.

Set amid the world’s international airports and glamorous (and sometimes not so glamorous) hotels, the best-selling author of The Copenhagen Affair, brings you a story about what it really means for professional (but still human!) women to tackle the corporate world, scale the leadership ladder, and lean in to the lives they’ve always wanted, and truly deserve - Up in the Air meets 9-to-5 for today’s Pantsuit Nation.

Too many of us feel trapped by work that doesn't allow us to live our purpose, feed our passions, or use our gifts. We fantasize about starting our own business, but we're told this will mean going deeply into debt, spending years working 80 hours a week, and coping with the relentless pressure to grow. Eco-Bags founder Sharon Rowe says there's another way: go tiny. She is here to show you how. Tiny isn't a size - it's a state of mind. Like a tiny house, a tiny business is built on maintaining a laser focus on what is absolutely essential to you.

We live in a time of unprecedented opportunity for women. Yet despite centuries of progress, true equality remains out of reach. What will it take to bring us to a tipping point? To leadership expert and social entrepreneur Claudia Chan, the key is shifting to a "me for we" mind-set, where individuals root their effort in a mission far bigger than personal success, and getting everyone—women and men—to work together for social change. By lifting others, we not only make the world better, but we can also discover our greatest meaning and achieve lasting fulfillment.