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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 ...

Are you struggling to lead your team effectively? Do you find yourself micromanaging or avoiding confrontation? If so, 30 Days to Stop Being a Shitty Boss is the perfect guide to help you transform your leadership style. This 30-day program offers a transformative approach to leadership development, with daily exercises that blend mindfulness techniques, communication strategies, and self-reflection. You'll learn how to identify and address common leadership challenges, communicate more effectively with your team, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. ...

Scarlett’s on top of the world. She has her brownstone, her agency, and her boyfriend Jack, who never forgets to bring her bagels. In the city that never sleeps, she finally feels at peace. That is, until Jack’s ex-girlfriend waltzes into her office—trailing a mini-me version of him with eyes that scream, “DNA test, please!” She never wanted to be a mom, never mind stepmom to an irritable four-year-old with a penchant for biting, and the stress of trying to play happy families while building her company is about to push her over the edge. Now Scarlett must decide whether to stick ...

Delaney Moore is in deep debt. She’s a single mother working as a secretary for a sexy billionaire to make ends meet. A new position in the company would mean more money and more stability, but she’ll have to convince her rich boss to give her the job first. Mitchell Westwood always gets what he wants, and he wants Delaney Moore. There’s something alluring about this strong determined women that intrigues him, but she’s unsure about taking their relationship further. When a blackmail attempt brings them closer together they’ll need to sort out their true feelings before things get...

After she’s left at the altar, a woman falls for her ex-fiancé’s adopted brother and must decide whether to take another leap at love. ZORA… Had her doubts about marrying Ethan, especially when it meant shelving her dreams to be an architect, but never expected him to jilt her on their wedding day. Leaving her alone to face their battling mothers, as well the as the gossip and back-handed well wishes of their small community. Yet the biggest surprise is Ethan’s adopted brother, Gabe, whom she meets when he draws the short straw to tell her that she’s been abandoned to figure out ...

What happens when fate brings together a wealthy business owner, Marc, and a cleaning lady, Ciara, in this sweet romance? Marc falls head over heels for Ciara - or so he thinks. In reality, he has mistaken her for someone else entirely - a wealthy business associate named Eliza. Things start to get complicated when Eliza mistakes Marc's kindness for love and begins pursuing him relentlessly. As the tension between the three characters reaches a boiling point, Marc must make a difficult choice between his old life of superficiality or following his heart with Ciara. But with their different ...

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 ...

For years, Carter and Maya exchanged letters. With each one, their feelings grew. But there was a secret that could tear them apart. Maya was really a boy named Max. It was just an innocent prank. Carter wasn't supposed to fall in love. Once Max realized things had gone too far, he cut off all contact. But it was too late. Both boys had developed feelings they never expected. Ten years later, Max opens his mailbox to find an unexpected letter. Without even looking at the return address, he knows who sent it. His heart races, and his hands tremble. Every feeling that he thought was dead and ...

At Meridian Health Marketing, competition isn't just cutthroat—it's deadly. Shelby Lane needs the promotion at Meridian Health Marketing—her father's cancer treatments depend on it. But someone doesn't want her to get it. First, her spare key goes missing. Then her computer files corrupt during a crucial presentation. Her father's medical appointments are mysteriously cancelled by someone claiming to be her. Small things. Explainable things. Vicki White is always there with a helpful smile when these incidents happen. Six years at the company, reliable and professional. She's also very ...

Dr. Isobel Vance lives in a world of perfect, predictable data. As the brilliant, ice-cold lead strategist for a championship Formula 1 team, her word is gospel, her logic absolute. Her sanctuary of servers and simulations is her kingdom, a place where every variable is under her control. That is, until her star driver retires, and her team signs its new secret weapon: Rafael "The Razor" Romano. Rafael is a force of nature, a prodigy with once-in-a-generation talent who drives by instinct and feel. He's a chaotic, unpredictable variable who scoffs at her "pretty pictures" and declares her ...

When Elizabeth Chatham met her new boss, department-store owner Nicholas Lancaster, she completely fell for him. But she never imagined that after a whirlwind courtship, Nick would be on bended knee proposing to her. It was the stuff of a Christmas fairy tale... Then Nick and Elizabeth decided to hold their wedding in Elizabeth's hometown of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and their dream of an idyllic Christmas wedding began to turn into a disaster. Elizabeth's family wanted a lively, down-home, country-style party with all their friends and relatives. Nick's family, on the other hand, pushed for...

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, ...

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 ...

Ginger Mingus is caught with Jack Frost by her best elf-friend who will surely tell Ginger's fiancé about the dalliance. Ginger has to stop her - if she can find her. Fergus isn't pleased that he's made to look a fool. He'll show Ginger the correct way to behave, even if he has to tie her down to do it. Can Ginger get away? Does she even want to? Find out in Episode #3 of Naughty Elf. Special guest appearance: Santa Claus Part 3 of a 5 part series Tabitha Levin writing as Tiger Lily

Skylar Lewis has spent her entire life in the shadow of professional hockey greatness. As the daughter of legendary DC Eagles coach Darius Lewis, she’s carved out her own place as the team’s lead sports therapist, earning respect in a world dominated by men. Skylar’s number-one rule? Never get involved with a player. That rule is put to the test when Tavon Harris joins the Eagles as their new star goalie. With lightning-fast reflexes on the ice and a notorious reputation off it, Tavon is everything Skylar swore to avoid—reckless, arrogant, and dangerously attractive. His defiance of...

Never fall in love when it's supposed to be just for fun… It’s the day before my brother’s wedding in Dunedin, in the South Island of New Zealand. It’s also the last day of my studies before I qualify as a veterinarian. At last, I can put aside my ditzy image and be the sophisticated career woman I’ve always wanted to be. Except I don’t notice my watch has stopped, and I miss my flight. Luckily, Ryan misses the plane too. He suggests we take a road trip to Dunedin, and I jump at the chance to spend a cozy couple of days with him. I’ve had a crush on him for years. When I ...

Is your team falling apart from stress of remote working conditions? Find the root cause and resolve head-on with Managing Conflicts in Project. Managing Conflicts in Project is a key to real resolves to conflicts that generally occur in projects. The discussion spans from roles of stakeholders, managing conflicts through Project Management Body of Knowledge proposed practices of project management, to classification of conflicts, methods of identifying conflicts and methods of managing conflicts. Moreover, several case studies unfold real life experiences of conflicts, their classification...

He's vowed to never fall in love. She's the key to his future and she needs a favor--a fake engagement. Could this lead to something real? Never. My father thinks I need a life outside of owning the Vancouver Tigers professional football team. He has an offer for the team if I can't marry in time. Steve McCormick may be my only hope. I'm sure I can talk him into if he wants to keep his job with the Tigers. But how can I protect my heart?

"Everything you need in a book and the spice is amazing!" ★★★★★ After I fainted into the arms of my tall, handsome rescuer, the only thing I remembered was how good he smelled. The next thing I know I’m lying on silk sheets surrounded by enough original art to finance a small country, with a vaguely familiar sexy-as-hell billionaire gazing down at me with his intoxicating ocean-blue eyes. What followed was even crazier… DECLAN The new maid on the family estate possessed the kind of curves that would keep a man up at night…and when she turned, I nearly dropped my fork. It was...

Snowed in with my infuriatingly hot coworker… and everything I’ve worked for is about to implode. Thorne Chilton is the last person I want to be stuck with days before Christmas. Arrogant, entitled, and way too tempting. But we're stranded in a blizzard, and the tension between us is sharper than the freezing wind outside. What started as an airport nightmare turned into the road trip from hell. My brain must have frostbite, because I hate him… but my body melts at his slightest touch. Before I can stop myself, I’m leaning in, craving more. Every touch, every glance weakens my ...