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About Power
Accelerating climate chaos and deepening inequity persist because electric utility service is built backwards. Utilities profit when they sell more power and pollute more; conservation cuts earnings. Meanwhile, costly transmission lines are built for remote renewables instead of prioritizing community-scale projects that need little new infrastructure. About Power argues that better energy management can reduce major social and environmental harms—and insists nuclear power is not the answer—offering history, diagnosis, and a path to fix what’s broken.
The world is in crisis over Climate Chaos and multi-dimensional inequities. About Power shows how the electric utility industry contributes to this crisis, and how delivering electric utility services properly could instead provide solutions.
—Mark Ritchie, former Minnesota Secretary of State and civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army -
Confucius in My Cubicle
Confucius lived 2,500 years ago, yet his wisdom still speaks to leadership and humane living. This collection of essays and stories blends his philosophy with modern leadership practice, drawing on the author’s client work and her life as an American businesswoman. Practical, pithy, and profound, it offers fresh insights to strengthen the leader within you.
A truly inspirational book.
—Lakshmi on Amazon -
Fizz!
Wondering whether you can succeed as a consultant? This step-by-step guide shows you how—while challenging you to examine your motivation and decide if consulting truly fits. Learn how to position yourself, sell your services, collaborate effectively, and protect work-life balance. Packed with trade secrets and hard-earned lessons, it prepares you for the hardest work you’ll ever love.
will undoubtedly help the budding consultant leapfrog years of frustrating and stressful trial and error
—Mark D. Carlson, Vice Chancellor, HR (retired), Minnesota State Colleges and Universities -
Hanging the Mirror
Hanging the Mirror: The Discipline of Reflective Leadership goes beyond standard management advice to examine how leaders’ values and assumptions drive their behavior. Drawing on behavioral research and twenty-five years of consulting, it challenges readers to rethink entrenched patterns through ongoing reflection—because lasting leadership transformation is earned, not quick-fixed.
Deftly written and researched, perceptive and relevant, an important addition to leadership literature.
—KIRKUS REVIEWS -
Headspace Habits
Many people face hardships that demand new skills to heal and thrive yet lack the time or resources for therapy. Headspace Habits: Advice from Zoomers to Boomers offers practical, research-based steps to calm your “headspace” and build everyday peace. Through self-assessments, real-life stories, and proven strategies, it shows how people turned adversity into healthier habits. Drawing on insights from 400+ individuals ages 22 to 82—Gen Z through Boomers—plus psychologist-recommended tools, it strengthens well-being and relationships with “tried and true” guidance.
practical strategies for anyone seeking to rediscover joy amidst ongoing challenges
—Ronn Haart, review on Amazon -
Lead with Heart Workbook
Lead with Heart: WORKBOOK is the workbook accompanying the revolutionary leadership book Lead with Heart: Transform Your Business Through Personal Connection, which is designed to help managers and employees at all levels grow their businesses by connecting, honestly and meaningfully, with the people they lead.
a must read for all leaders
—Captain D. Michael Abrashoff, New York Times bestselling author of It’s Your Ship -
Mark of an Eagle
This book is about leaving your mark on the world by discovering the purpose you were created for—and learning how to fulfill it. It helps you clarify your vision, turn it into reality, and build relationships that are rich and enduring. You’ll explore how to rise above adversity with courage, reconnect with your creative and transcendent spirit, and take charge of your one precious life. Spread your wings and soar into new realms of possibility.
a highly inspirational book
—Tom Huberty on Amazon -
Money with Purpose
This is the money book to read before all the others. Personal finance advice often overwhelms—and too often separates money from the values guiding the rest of life. Morgan Ranstrom, an expert in “money and meaning,” argues that real financial success starts beyond spreadsheets: in purpose, aspiration, and core values. Align what you earn, spend, and give with who you are.
not gimmicky… just simple steps to reframe how you think about money and wealth
—Shawna Ohm, verified review on Amazon -
Pivotal Moments
Life is shaped by pivotal moments—when you’re jolted, stuck, or inspired to change. In this book, bestselling author Jill Konrath offers fresh, practical strategies to regain momentum, uncover hidden opportunities, expand your options, and navigate challenges with confidence. Through actionable advice and real-life stories, you’ll learn how to get back on track and build a happier, more satisfying future—starting now.
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Ready, Mindset, Grow!
Leadership books are everywhere; Ready, Mindset, Grow stands out for actionable insights. Through entertaining, research-backed stories, it shows how culture drives transformation—delivering lessons leaders can apply for quick wins and long-term growth. Drawing on 30+ years of coaching and consulting, the author offers candid “cultural nuggets” that help readers recognize their own challenges and lead meaningful change.
easy to read, entertaining and insightful
—John Ferraro review on Amazon -
Restaurant Management
Independent restaurants often fail not for lack of charm, but for lack of financial fundamentals. In this practical guide, Bruce—former dishwasher, restaurant manager, and longtime CFO—shares hard-won strategies from a 40-year career. Follow real-world lessons on the most common money mistakes that sink independents and the fixes that keep doors open. Learn the “Math,” avoid the “Myths,” and apply the “Magic” that makes restaurant operations profitable and sustainable. Bonne fortune financière!
amazing job combining storytelling with teaching
—Bryan Silverman on Amazon -
Saying the Right thing When You Don’t Know What to Say
What do you say when someone is grieving or traumatized? Many of us want to help but don’t know how. Saying the Right Thing When You Don’t Know What to Say offers practical words and supportive behaviors that truly comfort. It explains how to create a sympathetic, healing environment where a hurting person can express pain, process emotions, and begin to recover. A clear, straightforward guide to the do’s and don’ts of compassion.
This guide to navigating difficult conversations is a must have for everyone!
—Annemarie Osborne, communications specialist -
Sell Like a Monk
Sales is struggling amid economic uncertainty, turnover, and rising stress and mental-health strain—yet most organizations keep using the same old playbooks. Mike Ferrell proposes a new, comprehensive sales approach inspired by principles from a 1,500-year-old monastic document. Step-by-step, he shows how to build happier, healthier, more successful salespeople—and stronger, thriving sales organizations.
I love the idea of taking the Rule of St. Benedict and applying it to a sales job.
—Andreas Widmer, author of The Pope and the CEO -
The Adversity Advantage
Based on a five-year study of 300+ high-achieving men and women, The Adversity Advantage reveals how common—and consequential—childhood hardships are across genders. Psychologist and executive coach Jude Miller Burke blends inspiring stories with practical insights to help readers transform early misfortune into strengths at work and in life. Learn to overcome shame, low self-esteem, and triggers; clarify values and voice; strengthen boundaries, communication, and conflict skills; connect childhood patterns to leadership style; and recognize how toxic adult relationships can derail careers.
insightful recommendations and inspirational stories to transform your past childhood problems into work and personal success
—Dr. Edward Bergmark, Founder and Former CEO, Optum, United HealthGroup -
The Sweet Spot
If you align business strategy with positive psychology and faith, you can find your “Sweet Spot”—where integrity elevates everything you do. Shaped by lessons from the 2008 financial crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic, and Mike Ferrell’s work as an executive coach, The Sweet Spot offers principles to help leaders endure disruption, make values-driven decisions, and survive—and thrive—through any crisis.
how best to integrate the timeless principles of faith into a winning leadership approach
—Bob Keith Co-Founder, The Ciocca Center for Entrepreneurship -
Ultimate Breakthrough Planning
Most business plans are static documents for bankers and investors. Ultimate Breakthrough Planning replaces that with Mike Ferrell’s Business Funnel Approach—a step-by-step system to build and execute real growth. You’ll analyze six key business elements, set priorities, create an actionable game plan and six-month framework, and align employees with your vision. Based on Ferrell’s workshops, it removes the guesswork so you know exactly what to focus on—and why.
the right formula for making your business soar!
—Connie S., review on Amazon
