Berrett-Koehler Publishers

08/21/2025

Tired of losing your best talent? Richard P. Finnegan's Targeting Turnover cuts through the noise with data-driven strategies that actually work. This isn't another generic retention guide—it's a practical roadmap for identifying why employees really leave and what leaders can do about it.

Finnegan breaks down the real reasons behind turnover (spoiler: it's not always about money) and provides actionable frameworks for creating workplaces where top performers want to stay. Perfect for HR professionals, managers, and business leaders who are ready to move beyond exit interviews to actual solutions.

Get ready to transform your retention strategy from reactive to proactive.

Preorder link: https://hubs.li/Q03DJ9Xb0

08/20/2025

Coming Soon: Lead With a Coaching Mindset by Damian Goldvarg

Ready to transform your leadership approach? This groundbreaking guide reveals how adopting a coaching mindset can revolutionize the way you lead, inspire, and develop your team. Goldvarg combines decades of executive coaching expertise with practical strategies that any leader can implement immediately.

Whether you're a seasoned executive or emerging leader, this book will help you:

💡Ask better questions instead of giving all the answers
💡Create psychological safety that drives innovation
💡Develop others while achieving business results
💡Build trust through authentic conversations

Perfect for anyone looking to move from command-and-control to influence-and-inspire leadership.

📖 Preorder now: https://hubs.li/Q03DJ03D0

08/19/2025

Honored to have two of our titles featured on Porchlight Books' curated list of September's best new business releases. Lead with a Coaching Mindset by Damian Goldvarg and The Power of Employee Well-Being by Mark C. Crowley join a thoughtfully selected collection of books designed to strengthen organizations of all types. When industry experts recognize the value these authors bring to modern leadership challenges, we know we're publishing the right voices at the right time.

Check out the full list >>>

We’ve curated a list of new books releases in September that are a great fit for businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and organizations of all types. Porchlight offers competitive discounts for bulk orders and flexible shipping options for book clubs, employee resource groups, other r...

08/18/2025

Just landed on my desk: Catching Cheats by Erik Lie! 📚

This deep dive into corporate fraud detection promises to be a fascinating read for anyone interested in financial forensics and white-collar crime investigation. Lie brings decades of academic research and real-world case studies to uncover how cheaters operate—and more importantly, how they get caught.

Perfect timing as corporate accountability continues to make headlines. Can't wait to dig into the methodology behind exposing financial misconduct.

What's the most intriguing business expose you've read lately?

08/15/2025

Just dropped: Brian Tracy joins the podcast to share game-changing productivity insights from the newly updated Fourth Edition of Eat That Frog! 🐸

The master of personal development dives deep into his proven strategies for conquering procrastination and maximizing your daily impact. Tracy breaks down why tackling your biggest, most important task first thing in the morning can transform not just your productivity, but your entire approach to success.

In this episode, you'll discover:
🐸The psychology behind why we avoid our most important tasks
🐸How to identify your "frog" each day
🐸Practical techniques for building unstoppable momentum
🐸Updates and fresh insights from the latest edition

Whether you're struggling with overwhelm or looking to take your productivity to the next level, this conversation delivers actionable wisdom you can implement immediately.

Listen now: https://hubs.li/Q03CT2fd0

Podcast Episode · The 5 AM Miracle: Healthy Productivity for High Achievers · 08/11/2025 · 55m

08/15/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by information overload and unpredictable change? You're not alone. Author Jamais Cascio explores why the old VUCA model no longer fits our reality and introduces the BANI framework as a better roadmap for thriving in uncertainty.

In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast, Cascio dives deep into his upcoming book Navigating the Age of Chaos: A Sense-Making Guide to a BANI World That Doesn't Make Sense and shares practical insights on resilience, neuroflexibility, and leading through non-linear change.

Perfect for leaders, change managers, and anyone working in organizational strategy. New episode is live now.

🎧 https://hubs.li/Q03CSX9v0

In this episode of The Curious Advantage Podcast, futurist Jamais Cascio introduces the BANI framework—Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, and Incomprehensible—as a powerful alternative to the outdated VUCA model.

08/14/2025

Ready to transform your mornings and boost your productivity? Productivity icon Brian Tracy reveals his game-changing philosophy in today's must-read Forbes article about the updated fourth edition of Eat That Frog!

Discover why the most successful people tackle their biggest challenge first thing each morning. Tracy, who has consulted for over 1,000 companies and addressed millions across 70+ countries, shares practical wisdom that goes beyond simple time management.

In this insightful piece, you'll learn the power of three words that can shift your entire mindset, why you should cross out your job title and replace it with "Problem Solver," the four key questions effective leaders ask when problems arise, how to distinguish between what's urgent and what's truly important, and why letting go of past baggage is essential for moving forward.

After four decades of helping leaders perform at their peak, Tracy's approach remains refreshingly practical. He demonstrates that sometimes the most profound strategies are built on uncommon common sense. From his early realization at age 10 about the link between productivity and success to his current insights on leadership and responsibility, Tracy's wisdom continues to transform lives.

Read the full Forbes article and discover how to start each day with your smartest move: https://hubs.li/Q03CSXJ70

Iconic coach and consultant Brian Tracy offers advice on time management and personal development.

08/13/2025

Proud to see two of our books featured in CEOWORLD magazine's essential reading list for mastering business communication!

The Art of Conscious Conversations by Chuck Wisner and Get to the Point! by Joel Schwartzberg are highlighted alongside industry classics as must-reads for transforming workplace dialogue and sharpening your message delivery.

In today's complex work environment, effective communication isn't just nice to have—it's the cornerstone of success. These books offer practical strategies for moving from autopilot conversations to conscious, impactful exchanges that drive real results.
Ready to elevate your communication toolkit? Check out the full article and discover why these titles are making waves in the business world.

Read the complete list: https://hubs.li/Q03CDC500

08/13/2025

08/12/2025

The data is clear: workplace friendships are disappearing, and it's costing companies more than they realize. Author Mark C. Crowley dives into why building genuine connections at work isn't just nice to have—it's essential for performance, retention, and yes, the bottom line.

In an era of remote work and digital communication, are we losing something fundamental about what makes teams thrive? Mark's latest piece for Fast Company explores the hidden cost of isolation in modern workplaces.

Read the full article: https://hubs.li/Q03CnskB0

How to combat the 'friendship recession'

08/07/2025

The democracy you grew up believing in may already be over.

In The Last American President, Thom Hartmann exposes the terrifying blueprint that's been decades in the making—a systematic dismantling of American democratic institutions that's happening right now, right under our noses. This isn't dystopian fiction. This is documented reality.

From voter suppression tactics refined to surgical precision to the weaponization of social media algorithms that turn neighbors against each other, Hartmann reveals how authoritarianism doesn't arrive with jackboots and tanks. It arrives wearing a flag pin and promising to make things "great again."

The most bone-chilling part? How close we've already come. How the guardrails we thought were permanent were actually just gentlemen's agreements that one side decided to abandon.

Every American who still believes in the power of their vote needs to read this book. Because understanding how democracies die might be the only way to keep ours alive.

The question isn't whether it could happen here. The question is: are we already watching it happen?

🇺🇸Coming Sept. 23rd, 2025. Preorder your copy today.

08/06/2025

Leaders: Is humor missing from your leadership toolkit?

In The Laughter Factor, Adam Christing makes a compelling case that the best leaders aren't just those who can make tough decisions—they're the ones who can bring levity to the workplace and connect with their teams through appropriate humor.

But here's the thing: not all humor works the same way. What lands perfectly with one team member might fall flat with another. That's where understanding "laugh languages" becomes a game-changer for your leadership effectiveness.

Whether you're managing a small team or leading an entire organization, discovering your laugh language—and recognizing those of your team—can help you build stronger relationships, diffuse tension, and create a more engaged workplace culture.

Curious about your laugh language? Take the free quiz: https://hubs.li/Q03BGzw60

The Laughter Factor arrives September 16th. Preorder now and discover how strategic humor can elevate your leadership impact.

Whats your laugh language?