Ann was juggling multiple franchisees, struggling to help them grasp the complexities of franchising. In a moment of sheer frustration, she wrote a candid letter—never intending to send it. But when she shared it with a fellow franchisor, his response was immediate: "I need 32 copies."

And just like that, this book was born.

When I finished writing the ‘Trump’ book I thought that was it. I’d done it. I’d said my piece. I’d said Trump’s behaviours were not okay. I’d offered some alternative behaviours for leaders and potential leaders to follow rather than thinking that if it was okay for the President of the USA to marginalise and abuse people, then it must be okay for others to treat people that way. It isn’t!

I will keep on writing because I fear his ‘normalising’ bad behaviours, not only in other politicians but in other leaders, in communities, in schools, in families and in children.

Why the trickle-down effect is an outright lie.

This is the story of 25 amazing female warriors and literally dozens of female heroes.

This book follows on from ‘Leaders Behaving Badly: What happens when ordinary people show up, stand up and speak up’. A chance conversation about inspirational women led Ann to research female leaders. It’s the story of ordinary women quietly and courageously changing the face of corporates; families; communities and in some cases, entire countries.

We meet them in kindies, schools, universities, our own families and they’re particularly prevalent in the workplace.

The book is designed to teach people how to deal with bullies wherever they encounter them. It will teach you:

What to say, what not to say What to do if the unacceptable behaviour doesn’t improve How to fight fairly no matter how obnoxious the other person is.

If your life is being made miserable by a bully, this book will be a life-saver. Once you master the techniques, bullies will give you a wide berth. Forever.

Every year in business is tough, but 2025 is threatening to be utterly bonkers.

• Are YOU prepared?
• Is your business prepared?
• Is your business team functioning or dysfunctional?

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