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It’s late and Myra Gates, a young, talented, and fast-tracking executive, has been drinking with her new boss, Trig Davis. What happens next teaches her a valuable lesson about trust…Ed Cooper struggles with a new management team, gets demoted, and then his hated rival becomes his new boss…Outspoken Barbara Russell challenges management and then suffers the consequences…Lucas Moore fails, putting his career in jeopardy, but then he’s given one more chance to be a star.

A Guide to Effective Communication for Conflict Resolution enables the reader, first of all, to just notice their present approach to communication. It introduces 9 Principles of Effective Communication, explains them through examples and then encourages the reader to practise the Principles in their own communication. In essence the Principles are simple, but they are personally challenging because they cause us to reassess what may be common practices in our everyday communication. It is important to notice these common practices in ourselves and others first of all, to see how prevalent ...

YOUR BUSINESS IS LOSING MONEY RIGHT NOW...a lot of money, due to GRIEF’S INFLUENCE in your workplace. And this can only happen for one or more of a few reasons:~ You mistakenly believe that grief has no impact on your business ~ You just ignore it, because facing mortality is uncomfortable ~ You believe outsourcing it to an EAP will fix an emotionally troubled employee ~ You are unwisely indifferent to your most valuable assets outside the job Were you aware that even before the devastating impacts of COVID, available studies show: American Businesses Lose Over $100 Billion in Revenue ...

Conquer the Food Safety Exams is your complete companion for mastering the essential concepts needed to pass multiple ServSafe certifications. Covering Food Handler, Manager, Alcohol, Allergens, and Workplace Safety topics, this concise guide is part of the Conquer the Exam series—trusted by professionals across vocational and certification fields. Designed for busy candidates and foodservice workers at all levels, this book provides clear explanations of food safety, sanitation, alcohol service, allergen awareness, and workplace protocols. It does not replace official ServSafe coursework...

Bro codes, billionaires, and a bathroom fairy godmother—hold on to your tiaras! Nine years ago, Isabella P. Chance met her Fairy Godmother in a bathroom during her disastrous high school prom. She was promised an epic comeback for her ten-year reunion. Fast forward nine and a half years, and her Fairy Godmother returns to fulfill that promise—with a billionaire-sized caveat. Enter Chandler Roman, the Grinch of Manhattan. He’s been hired to clean house at Naked Runway, and Isabella's position is on the chopping block. Not coincidentally, he's the godson of her Fairy Godmother, who has ...

One hockey player back in town for a game + One small town teacher ready to move on from a bad breakup = A sweet small town second chance romance to make you swoon! Paige Life has been pretty good the past two years. I'm finally about to graduate with my teaching degree. I finally feel ready to move on from my breakup, and my best friend has just moved back in to town. I'm even covering an extra shift for her tonight and I think she's about to get engaged. Everything is absolutely winning until I get to the catering event I'm managing for her and see him, the one who broke my heart into a ...

Is Your Biggest Work Challenge Not the Job Itself, but the People Around You? Do you feel like the hardest part of your job is not the workload, but the people you work with? Are you exhausted from dealing with office drama, jealousy, manipulation, and never-ending conflicts? You are not alone. Studies show that most people who quit a job they actually like do so because of problems with coworkers or bosses—not because of the work itself. But what if, instead of running away, you learned how to handle these situations in a smart and effective way? This book is a practical and empowering ...

Eyes were her enemy... ...until she saw his. Emma lives a solitary life, and after the trauma that thankfully ended two years ago, no one blames her. She has needs that she can't explain, desires that she can't accept, and they just draw her into her own loneliness. Blake has been searching for her. The woman he's never met, drawn into her life simply by a glimpse of her haunted eyes and beautiful face on a news broadcast. Not one scrap of his financial or business successes seem to matter without her in his life to shelter and protect. This is a stand-alone, dark instalove story with ...

Harrison I wanted Gabriella Manners from the moment she walked into my office, pushed back the hood of her raincoat, and shook out her long chocolate-brown hair. In another world, I think I could have loved a woman like her, but the timing turns out to be all wrong. In a few weeks, we’re both heading off in different directions, and it soon becomes clear that a one-night stand is about all we have time for. I’m not sure she’ll be interested. She’s only ever been to bed with her ex, and when I ask her back to my apartment, I fully expect the usually shy, nervous Gaby to say no. But ...

Damien cleared today’s schedule. Sheila’s calendar was wiped clean. No more distractions. The day was theirs. After a few cold words, he told her to pack up. Business meeting, he said. But they both knew what came next. He drove her to the usual hotel, the one with the thick curtains and soft sheets that had seen everything. He didn’t need to say a word. They walked in, hands already grabbing, pulling, pushing. No small talk. Just the way they always did it.

Everyone has a reason for joining the Moltov-Human mating system. Some do it for wealth, some do it for endless pleasure, but I’m going because that’s where my mate is from. Over two centuries ago the Moltovs came to Earth. We thought it was an invasion, but they were a peaceful race. All they wanted were humans. There was a need inside of them that burned hot and deep, a fire that consumed their soul when they found their perfect match. On Earth, I work a dead-end job at a coffee shop. Until Taek walks in. He has a year-long contract working at the Moltov Center and I have the pleasure...

Fake dating a billionaire instead of dancing at the club for extra money? Yes, please! He’s a tech genius who looks like a model and has a daredevil’s spirit. If he can’t conquer you with cold logic, he’s got fiery kisses in his arsenal. He’s also had his trust utterly destroyed in the past and plans to keep his frozen heart out of reach. I’m a pilot with a failing flight school and a load of debt. I don’t have time for men and their games while I take care of my grandfather. So, when the hot billionaire who’s been watching me dance in feathers becomes my newest flight ...

Have you ever had a boss who made you question your career, your sanity … or both? Taming Toxic Leaders is your survival guide for navigating the jungle of egos, micromanagers, credit-stealers, and meeting-monopolizers. Steve Gladis, Ph.D.—a seasoned leadership coach and professional “toxic whisperer”—delivers sharp insights and laugh-out-loud truths about working with the people who make you want to scream into a pillow. This book, packed with practical tools and real-world stories, teaches readers how to spot the warning signs, set smart boundaries, and keep their cool when the ...

Are you wanting to hear God’s voice, especially in your workplace? Do you wonder if what you think you hear is divine guidance or just your own wishful thinking? "Listen Up! Hearing God at Work" by Andy and Janine Mason is the comprehensive guide you need to discern, understand, and act on God’s voice with confidence and clarity. Drawing from over forty years of personal experience and biblical wisdom, the Masons provide practical steps, insightful case studies, and interactive exercises designed to help you recognize and respond to God’s guidance in all areas of your life. This book ...

Commitment phobic Alaria Russell has just been fired. Again. Desperate for a job, she applies to be a nanny. Alaria hits it off with single dad Daymond Jones immediately over text message. He needs a nanny immediately. It seems there is no one left willing to watch his kids. He’s willing to pay top dollar. Alaria is relieved when Daymond invites her to meet him and the kids. Then the unexpected happens the moment Alaria meets the Jones family. 1. She doesn’t expect to be so attracted to her new boss. 2. She doesn’t expect his children to hate her. Alaria needed the money badly, so she...

If you were penniless and lonely, and you’d lost all hope, would you let Santa, the Billionaire grant you a wish? I fell in love with Nick Prince the day I started work as his PA, but I knew it would never work for two reasons: a) He was married, and b) his wife was my best friend. Boy, do I know how to pick ’em. So I ignored my feelings, and I got on with my life as best as I could. Then Olivia died, leaving us both devastated. Two years later, he’s still grieving. I don’t think he’s ever going to get over losing her. He doesn’t feel the same way I do, and he’s never going to...

Born into Blood. Bound by Honor. Francesca: I’m a Moretti. That means family comes first. Always. I was ready to form an alliance with the Romano family, even if that meant marrying someone I barely knew. It was the best move to strengthen our position on the West Coast, and I know a smart deal when I see one. You don’t grow up the oldest daughter of Il Lupo, head of the biggest crime family operating out of Los Angeles, without learning how to back the winning horse. I wasn’t expecting to actually fall head over heels for Dio Romano in the process, but there I was. Madly in love and ...

COLLEGE INSTALOVE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN, ANNABELLE WINTERS STYLE. President of the party fraternity. Leader and role model to younger men. But some activist first-year named Petal wants to bring me crashing down to earth. Normally I wouldn't be worried, but when I see her I know this is gonna be a problem. Because I'm not just crashing . . . I'm falling . . . Falling hard. All the way down the rabbit hole. All the way to my forever. Drama and madness with a touch of angst. Sweetness and a hint of darkness. No cheating. No cliffhangers. And a guaranteed happy ending. This is campus-love, ...

Elena Vasquez has three rules: no distractions, no workplace romance, and absolutely, under no circumstances, no more kissing the cruise ship’s entertainment director. Especially not that entertainment director. Leo Moretti is sunshine in human form—if sunshine had a karaoke addiction and a tendency to break into spontaneous salsa. He’s also the reason Elena wakes up every morning with a fresh tension headache and a strong desire to lock herself in the staff laundry room. After one accidental, no-big-deal, never-to-be-discussed-again kiss, they’re now being forced to co-host The ...

Love arrives when it's least expected. And, with the person least expected! Maggie Golding, the unconventional and artistic 50-something designing the Christmas window displays at Pettett & Mayfields London department store, never expected to fall in love with Edgar Pettett, staid and sensible heir to the business. They couldn't be more different. But he's kind, sweet, a delight to be with, and willing to accept her as she is. Even with her rainbow-coloured hair, and her coat to match. Ed would far rather be wearing Wellingtons and jeans while caring for the dairy cattle on his farm than ...