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Will AI Take My Job? 2023 First Edition Written by a real person (Matt Rouse) assisted by several AI applications, but not assisted in writing this book's content. It's all me, folks! (And Kari and Alicia's fabulous editing too.) In a world where AI's rapid advancements are reshaping the landscape of industries, job roles, and corporate dynamics, staying ahead of the curve isn't just a luxury; it's a necessity. The sudden emergence of generative AI caught everyone off guard at every level of the corporate hierarchy, entrepreneurs, contractors, vendors... You name it. Whether AI will take ...

My band has rules—and I broke the biggest one. I woke up in our enemy’s bed. Logan Shock is the bad boy lead singer of The Electrics, the second hottest rock band in the country… right behind us, Criminal Records. He’s tall, gorgeous, infuriatingly charming. And absolutely, unquestionably off-limits. We’re destined to be rivals, not lovers. We’re supposed to battle it out on stage, not fall into each other’s arms. But Logan doesn’t play by the rules— and maybe I’m tired of following them. Can Criminal Records survive our scandalous affair? Or is this our final encore? ...

He's the leader she can't resist, and the friend she's secretly loved for years. When duty calls, will they finally risk it all? Fire Chief Reese Carpenter—leader, teacher, mentor, and relentless jokester. He’s always the steady hand in their chaotic firehouse, keeping everyone grounded even when the heat’s on. But when a crisis shatters his carefully controlled world, it’s Eileen he turns to for support. Paramedic Eileen Ballantine had heard plenty of stories about the elusive fire chief, but meeting Reese in the flesh is a surprise. With lives on the line, she expects discipline ...

Introducing "Navigating Labor and Employment Law," your ultimate guide to understanding and mastering the complex world of labor laws in the United States! This comprehensive eBook is perfect for anyone seeking to gain valuable insights into the intricacies of labor and employment law, whether you're an employee looking to know your rights, an employer aiming to maintain a compliant work environment, or just someone interested in grasping what lies beneath the legal landscape of the American workplace. Embark on a fascinating journey through 20 well-structured chapters that systematically ...

5X Best-Selling & Award-Winning Author and Podcaster; Leadership, HR, Innovation, Future of Work, & Culture Global Thought Leader; Chair/Professor of Organizational Leadership; Change/OD/HR/Social Impact Consultant Work is constantly evolving, and organizations need to equip their leaders with the tools to navigate change while fostering employee engagement, productivity, and well-being. In this book, leadership expert Jonathan H. Westover lays out a roadmap for establishing purpose-driven leadership in uncertain times. Drawing from research and case studies, Westover outlines strategies ...

🧡 "Immediately addictive story that pulls you in from the first sentence to the last!" Fired on my birthday, then I drenched my arch-nemesis in champagne... I crashed my old company's gala for revenge, but things took a surprising turn when Alexander Drake, Seattle's hottest billionaire tech CEO, hired me instead of arresting me! But there's one problem: my tweet calling him out is going viral... --- "You fired me. Today. On my birthday." "Technically, the board fired you. I just had the pleasure of witnessing the aftermath." I reach for a napkin from a nearby waiter's tray, who looks ...

He's the grump with a shattered past. She's the sunshine determined to put him back together—if his demons don't break them both first. I don’t do smiles. I don’t do team bonding, calendar shoots, or charity events. I play hockey. I stay out of the spotlight. After what happened, I learned two things: never get close enough to get burned and trust is just another word for weakness. Then Lily Thompson storms into my life—PR sunshine wrapped in floral dresses and relentless optimism. Her job? Drag me, the resident grump, into her world of photo ops and feel-good content. Her goal? ...

Jobless and loveless, I sit at Del’s, drooling over the hot bartender, until he turns my world around and I find out I’m pregnant. Every time I feel his gaze upon me, heat builds up in my body, and my breath catches in my throat. His mysterious eyes and his sculpted, inked arms captivate me like nothing else. I muster the strength to ask for a job, and to my surprise I receive a job offer, Killing two birds with one stone. Our connection deepens with each passing moment, igniting a whirlwind romance that leaves my heart forever changed. We kiss, we’re falling for each other fast. But ...

Sloane Parker is a junior steward with a sacred vow: to be unshakeable, incorruptible, and to never fall victim to a driver’s seductive charm. Haunted by the professional ruin of her mentor, Eleanor Vance, at the hands of a superstar, Sloane trusts only in cold, hard data. Her sharp eye for detail has earned her the nickname "Sly," and she's just found the whisper of a lie in the telemetry of the sport's golden boy, Kade "The Ghost" Jagger. Kade is a champion, a phantom in the rain whose impossible speed is the stuff of legend. He’s also the target of Sloane’s secret investigation, ...

Microsoft applications are great tools that have many applications in our world. This book starts from ground zero to walk you through on how to use Microsoft 365 suite. As a beginner who is not tech savvy, you will learn how to use these apps because everything is simplified. If you are applying for a job in some fields, practical use of at least two apps contained in Microsoft 365 is required. But, this covers more than that to provide you with deeper understanding. This book is written with illustrations to help you with smooth experience. So, it is a great manuscript you need to become ...

Samantha and Julia have been friends for years. Joe, Alex, and Nick are the men in their lives, and each of them wants to be more than just a friend. Samantha doesn’t really give romance much thought until her high school sweetheart shows up unexpectedly at her door after a decade-long absence. As much as Sam would like to put the past behind her, she finds herself suddenly trying to choose between whether or not to give her old flame a second chance or to finally take things to a new level with a good friend. When Julia’s longtime boyfriend suddenly reveals that he is in love with ...

Alaska Blaze is Book 3 of the Blazing Hearts Wildfire Series. The strong sexy women and smoking hot men who fight fires are written by a lady who knows from personal experience. A fiery page-turning read. ~~ Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author Cinematically plotted in a spectacular, dangerous setting…smoldering passion where fire isn’t the ONLY heat! ~~ Cherry Adair, New York Times bestselling author. Imagine being caught in a firestorm in the Alaskan wilderness. Could you survive the flames to find your true love? Firefighter Raynie Atwood has worked hard to become a ...

Life took a turn when my ex and his partners bought the company I work for. Now he’s my billionaire boss. Facing him after all these years wasn’t part of my plan—especially with the secret I’ve kept to myself. When our eyes met at the new office, I saw he still wanted me. I want him too but I can’t let him find out the truth. We slipped up once, a fling that shook the deepest parts of my soul. A beautiful mistake. I need to avoid Noah at all cost now, before this longing pulls me under for good. But how can I get rid of someone I never got over? I met Noah in College. And I fell ...

Struggling to contain yourself when stress erupts? Learn how to manage and direct your emotions for happier days. Are you constantly regretting decisions? Find yourself yelling at workers, your kids, or your partner? Is your expected success eluding you? As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over three decades of therapeutic experience, Frank Healy has helped families, managers, and individuals learn to express themselves emotionally. Now he’s here to share how you can take control of situations and match your IQ with your EQ. Emotional Intelligence For Workplace is a down-to-earth ...

When you move to a small town where you can legally marry more than one person, love looks a little different… After years of unsatisfying relationships and heartbreak, these three women are ready to try something new — polyamory. They just need to find the right guys, someone who can renew their faith in love. Fortunately the idyllic town of Hopeton has someone special for everyone. "Triple Treat: New England" includes three contemporary menage romantic comedies including: Easy as Pie They went in for pie and left with something sweeter... A second chance friends to lovers MMF romance....

Arthur Morgan is the son of a billionaire and heir to a multimillion-dollar empire. I’m just a simple college student from a small provincial town, interning at his family’s company. Our paths were never meant to cross, but: I crashed into his car, I spilled coffee on him, My dog latched onto his expensive pants, and now he wants me to be his temporary assistant to help with... some rather personal errands. ***Perfect for readers who love small town romance, grumpy billionaire bosses, workplace tension, secret pregnancy, and slow-burn steam.

Did you know that Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a better predictor of success than IQ? You can have all the skills and smarts, but if you aren’t great with people, your personal and professional life will always fall short of your expectations. In every sector, from teaching to manufacturing to law enforcement, brains and brawn no longer cut it. The ability to interact well with others—peers, subordinates, and clients—is what makes candidates highly desirable in today’s competitive market. Improving your EI is not about sitting in a circle and singing kumbaya. It’s about becoming...

I make the rules, and rule number one? Don’t bang a bandmate. Ever. Managing Criminal Records, the nation’s hottest rock band, is enough to drive anyone insane--and right now, I’m hanging on by a thread. So when Bronson Isaacs, our brooding, dirty-talking drummer, offers me a way to let off some steam--no strings attached--I can’t say no. But one night between lifelong best friends quickly turns into our little secret. The more we fall into bed together, the harder it gets to pretend our friends-with-benefits arrangement isn’t turning into something so much more. Falling for ...

Two weeks on the road with my boss? Business as usual. Two weeks on the road with my newer, hotter boss that I had a one-night stand with four years ago? A disaster waiting to happen. It was a one-time thing with a man I knew from work. His name was Oliver Black. The rich and handsome manager of the Botsford Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas. Dark hair. Icy blue eyes. A cocky smirk with dimples deep enough to trip on. No one has to know, he said. And no one did know... except maybe the guests trying to sleep in the suite next door. I didn't know he'd eventually get promoted to my department. I ...

Thrive in a world with unwritten rules… before now. The Corporate Life Survival Guide is a detailed how-to book on mastering office politics. With chapters on workplace life, situations to avoid, and achieving a work/life balance, it draws on the author’s quarter century of experience as an employee, contractor, and consultant. Insightful guidance and illustrative anecdotes will help you understand important missteps, the consequences, and how to prevent them. Always practical, the book will quickly improve the savvy of workers who are new to office life, making a successful career ...