Virtual Workplace

Leadership can be complex, difficult, demanding, and stressful. It is not surprising that there are so many books, programs, trainings, consultants, and coaches that exist to help leaders develop leadership and management skills. Leaders play an important role in employee satisfaction and ultimately the success or failure of an organization. Communication is at the heart of all leadership skills, and it is frequently an area of focus by consultants and trainers. As Kotter, a New York Times bestselling author and retired Harvard Business School professor, explained, “What leaders really do...

Grumpy CEO Declan Hayes is everything I detest. His obsession with control pushes every boundary–and threatens my sanity. To make matters worse, he’s not just my new billionaire boss. He’s my overprotective older brother’s best friend, which makes work a nightmare. As a newbie architect and his executive assistant, I’m determined to navigate his relentless demands and razor-sharp tongue. Twelve years my senior, Declan is all hard edges, while I’m a whirlwind of sunshine. It's a mix that ignites more than just tempers. Despite the chaos, I’m set on proving I can handle the ...

Forced to pair up with the handsome jerk, A week-long working vacation might just change their lives forever, And this grumpy doc will soon get a special delivery to take… HER My work is my life, I hate taking time off for any reason, but my best friend convinced me it was time. Now I’m here in paradise for a training course, with the worst guy ever at my side. Liam is rude, unpleasant, and yet I’m intrigued all the same. He makes me laugh. He’s a doctor, like me. He values the same things. He challenges me, in a good way. He’s an enigma. And the more time we spend together, the ...

Do you want to stand out as a successful in-house counsel at a technology company? They don’t teach you this in law school. Or at law firms. You may be a solid substantive lawyer who can write a polished memo, but working in house, especially at a tech company, requires an entirely different skill set. Thankfully, the skills of a top-notch in-house tech lawyer are teachable. But no one teaches them to you. You’re supposed to jump into an in-house job working with the latest technology at a fast pace and… make mistakes? Hope you have a boss that lays it out and lets you ask ...

Previously published as “Sapphic Security” episodes 1-20 on Kindle Vella She was supposed to be guarding the curvy little human, not falling in love with her. Angie When my boss assigns me bodyguard duty for a politician’s daughter, I’m expecting a rich, spoiled princess. Instead, my new client is a quirky and independent cupcake shop owner. The minute I scent her I know I’m in big trouble. Suzie Harrington is my fated mate, and I have a bad feeling that I’m not going to be able to resist her for long. Suzie My father has gotten on the wrong side of the Russians, and now he’s ...

Transform the power of a safer, healthier workplace with this comprehensive guide to ISO 45001—the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS). Written by Dr. Mohamed Ali Ibrahim, this book provides a step-by-step roadmap for organizations to implement ISO 45001, ensuring a robust safety culture, legal compliance, and the protection of your most valuable asset—your employees. Whether you're just starting your journey toward ISO 45001 certification or looking to improve an existing safety management system, this guide covers all the essential ...

It started as a rivalry. It became a marriage. It’s ending with forever. I helped built Perfectly Matched, our matchmaking empire on logic. I never expected to fall for the man who broke every one of my rules. Grayson King was supposed to be my rival—not my husband, not the father of my child, and definitely not the person I couldn't imagine living without. Now, between wedding plans, stolen kisses, and a secret that changes everything, we’re building a future neither of us saw coming. It’s messy. It’s chaotic. It’s real. And for the first time, I don’t want perfect. I just ...

How do you go from a homeless maid to a billionaire’s wife in one simple step? Get caught sleeping in his bed. Grant Barclay is a penny-pinching, drop-dead gorgeous god in a tailored suit, forced to marry to inherit his family estate. A Barclay parting from a single cent more than necessary when he divorces that unwanted wife someday? Preposterous. I’m a starving artist who’s always looking for the bright side. Getting hired as his maid the same day I was fired for ruining his suit makes me think I’ve hit the jackpot. But, a misunderstanding (not my fault, I swear!) leads to a new ...

I can’t imagine anything worse than running into my hot hockey star ex in Italy. Until a one-night-stand ups the ante with a + pregnancy test. I expected to never see Benton Jeffries again after our messy split. A decade passes before I lay eyes on him again at a friend’s destination wedding. He sure knows how to knock a puck in the hole. Those piercing blue eyes and chiseled jaw should be a hooking penalty. With all willpower officially gone I let him in my hotel room after a day in Sorrento. My walls come down along with my panties. As the sun rises, reality creeps in. I get up and ...

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 my brother’s best mate, and he’s totally out of bounds… It’s been a tough year. I’m an athlete, and although I won a silver medal at the Olympics, I really wanted to win a gold for my mom. I’m determined to do it next time, but right now I’m ready for a much-needed break. The last thing I want to do is go to my brother’s wedding. Kai is an All Blacks rugby player, and so’s my ex, who’ll be there with his gorgeous new girlfriend. The wedding is on Valentine’s Day. And I don’t have a date. That really sucks. Then my brother’s geeky but gorgeous best mate, ...

In the bustling environment of a busy office, Jennifer, the company's vibrant and compassionate leader, notices a growing disconnect among her team members. Determined to reignite their camaraderie and foster deeper connections, she proposes an unconventional solution: a team-building retreat at a nudist resort. The idea is met with a mix of shock, skepticism, and curiosity. As the team grapples with the implications of shedding their clothes and inhibitions, the retreat becomes a catalyst for unexpected self-discovery and emotional revelations.

Respect isn’t given—and it’s definitely not taken. It’s earned in quiet, unexpected, unconventional ways. Most books on respect tell you to talk louder, act tougher, or win more arguments. This book doesn’t. Instead, HOW TO BE RESPECTED shows you how the smartest, most quietly powerful people earn real respect—not by dominating the room, but by mastering themselves. In this sharp, surprising, and deeply practical collection of 14 short essays, Jake Morimoto dismantles the loud, flashy myths of modern authority—and replaces them with proven, counterintuitive strategies used by ...

"Black and White in the Morning" follows the fiery relationship between Tom Black, a charismatic yet somewhat arrogant morning show host, and Daiyu White, a determined journalist with something to prove. When Daiyu joins Tom’s show as his co-host, tensions flare immediately. She initially arrives with a secret agenda—to outshine Tom and take over his position. However, their professional rivalry soon gives way to undeniable chemistry, leading to a battle of wits, emotions, and unexpected romance. The story unfolds in the high-stakes world of morning television, where ratings are king ...

I fell for my billionaire boss... now I’m a pregnant nanny. When I landed the perfect nanny job, I never expected my life to spiral into chaos. It all started when I bumped into a handsome man struggling to calm his crying baby, clearly overwhelmed by the mountain of diapers. I heard him complaining that the baby was too much work. I couldn’t hold back and told him exactly what I thought. The next day I arrive at a mansion eager to meet my new boss—only to realize he’s the same man. I beg for the job, apologizing because I need it, and try to keep my distance. But watching him care ...

He’s bad for me…He’s my boss and my dad’s best friend. So why do I keep waking up in his bed? Cole Bentley is infuriating. He puts the “bossy” in boss, selfish to a fault and won’t take help from anyone. But, I can’t stop staring at his ripped body in those custom made suits. What starts as a little office sparring gets serious when he saves me from my ex. Suddenly, I see another side to him. A softness hidden beneath his tough alpha-hole shell. And it lures me in like a bee to honey. He’s twice my age. Forbidden in every way. That just makes our nights together even ...

He's my brother's grumpy and gorgeous billionaire best friend, who has haunted my dreams and fuelled my desires for the past seven years. Ryan Carter has always been forbidden territory for me. I thought returning to New York meant starting fresh. Forgetting how he had shattered my heart into million pieces the night before his wedding day. But now he stands before me like a magnetic force. His sheer presence commands attention and ignites an intense flame within my body. With Ryan back in my life, old feelings are rekindled and take over my thoughts. As a VR developer, I'm used to ...

Once Upon a First Love He is richer, wiser, and more attractive than before. Peju Adams devoted her heart and body to Abdul Layeni, her teenage love, at the age of sixteen. But when he moved abroad for college, their youthful romance lost its spark. They were unable to maintain a long-distance relationship, and they grew apart with no intention of ever reuniting. Until he showed up again. Rekindling an old affection. Abdul is back and seeking a second shot with Peju his true love. He is on a quest to win her back when he returns to take over his uncle's business. Making her a part of his ...

Stepan: I don’t have time for romance. I don’t even have time to mourn my brother’s murder. But with Sergei gone and the Family in chaos, I have to step up. To become the head of the Petrov Syndicate, I need to find the traitor who betrayed my brother. There’s just one problem. I’m falling for the only witness to the crime… Kelsie: Secretaries aren’t supposed to live in fear of their lives. One minute I’m checking my boss’s schedule, the next I’m checking his pulse. Dangerous men want to destroy this business… But nobody’s more dangerous than Stepan, the vengeful ...

It’s all fun and games until things get serious… then it’s game over. Basketball star Marcus Jennings scores just as easily off the court as on—until he meets Rashida Blanchard, a beautiful professional woman and single mother who refuses to put up with his nonsense. Can alpha-male Marcus afford to walk away from someone who sees his true potential better than he ever has? Marcus: I’m an All-Star forward for the legendary Los Angeles Lakers, and I live for the thrill of the game and of making opponents bend to my will. Sometimes that means basketball, sometimes it means women. The...