Second Shift: How a City Transformed a Plant Closure Into Civic Empowerment

Second Shift: The Inside Story of the Keep GM Movement is a model for dealing with a difficult problem that will require a lot of complex parts. Read more »

A Nimble Focused Feisty Culture is More Powerful (and Profitable) Than You Ever Imagined

Author Sara Roberts' book Nimble Focused Feisty explores why culture, even one of success, can destroy a business if not proactively managed and cultivated. Read more »

Bigger Business Blueprint Bridges Gap Between Conceptual Innovation and Practice

When you need to bridge the gap between innovation as a concept versus innovation as a practice, use Bigger Business Blueprint as your guide. Read more »

The Start-Up J Curve Dispels the Myth of the Overnight Success

The Start-Up J Curve seeks to dispel the myth of "overnight startup success". What really goes on behind the scenes is a lot messier. Read more »

10 Great Books Guaranteed to Spark Your Inner Genius in 2017

Creativity isn't just a "wonderful to have" asset anymore, it's a strategic part of business survival. Here are 10 great books on creativity for 2017. Read more »

Why Are There Snowblowers in Miami? Transforming Your Business with Engagement

If your small business has been around for a while, complexity may abound leading to the problems discussed in the book Why Are There Snowblowers in Miami. Read more »

The Dominant Brand Competes on Value, Not Price

How do you raise fees and make a case for those higher fees? The Dominant Brand was written to provide independent workers an answer to that question. Read more »

What Customers Expect is Good Service, What Customers Crave Are Awesome Experiences

The book, What Customers Crave, is declaring war on the old way of providing customer service, everything from long lines to restrictive return policies. Read more »

Selling at the Table: A 7-Step Program for Restaurants Needing a Stronger Sales Advantage

The book, Selling at the Table, focuses on how to raise the amount each customer spends in your restaurant during a single visit. Read more »