The Other CEO


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Olivia Bailey was happily working as the personal assistant of Wilson Alexander, the owner and CEO of Alexander Corporation, when he suddenly died of heart failure. Grief-stricken over the loss of her boss, who was like a father to her, Olivia was left to deal with Wilson's dashing estranged son, Pierce. She can't stand Pierce, and he doesn't seem to trust her. But they eventually develop a mutual respect that turns into an intense attraction to each other. Is a long-term romance possible? Or, is it too much for them to handle on top of the pressure from work and their personal lives?




Startup CEO


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You’re only a startup CEO once. Do it well with Startup CEO, a "master class in building a business." —Dick Costolo, Former CEO, Twitter Being a startup CEO is a job like no other: it’s difficult, risky, stressful, lonely, and often learned through trial and error. As a startup CEO seeing things for the first time, you’re likely to make mistakes, fail, get things wrong, and feel like you don’t have any control over outcomes. Author Matt Blumberg has been there, and in Startup CEO he shares his experience, mistakes, and lessons learned as he guided Return Path from a handful of employees and no revenues to over $100 million in revenues and 500 employees. Startup CEO is not a memoir of Return Path's 20-year journey but a thoughtful CEO-focused book that provides first-time CEOs with advice, tools, and approaches for the situations that startup CEOs will face. You'll learn: How to tell your story to new hires, investors, and customers for greater alignment How to create a values-based culture for speed and engagement How to create business and personal operating systems so that you can balance your life and grow your company at the same time How to develop, lead, and leverage your board of directors for greater impact How to ensure that your company is bought, not sold, when you exit Startup CEO is the field guide every CEO needs throughout the growth of their company.




The CEO


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My older stepbrother Christopher hates me. Or that’s what I thought. When I plunge into the cold water of Manhattan’s harbor, a strong hand hauls me back onto the deck of the luxury yacht. Christopher protects me, but he won’t let himself love me. Then Sutton appears–ruthless and seductive. He doesn’t care that my heart belongs to someone else, because he’s determined to win. No matter the cost. Will his interest bring Christopher closer? Or will it finally break us apart? This love triangle isn’t a real choice, because I’m just a game to them. One I’m sure to lose. “Skye Warren absolutely owned me with THE CEO. A twisty, raw exploration of money, greed, love, and lust, you’ll be left with your heart in your throat and hooked on the pages to discover what’s coming next! An absolute must-read.” ~ A.L. Jackson, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author “What an incredible book! THE CEO has everything — Skye Warren’s beautiful writing, a sexy, compelling story; intricate characters, and a provocative love triangle that will captivate you until the very end.” ~ New York Times bestselling author Nina Lane




The CEO Buys in


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Billionaire businessman Nathan intends to win a bet that says he can find a woman to love him for something other than his money, and when he is helped out by new assistant Chloe when he is sick, he sees his chance.




The Orsini Bride


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“I need you to find me a bride.” Marco Orsini demanded this from the etiquette teacher, Francesca Marcolini. His grandfather’s mandate was simple: Present a bride on the day of his 86th birthday—and thereby secure the continuity of his clan and the massive Orsini empire—or he will be disinherited. But Marco doesn’t want just any woman. He wants the perfect woman, and he knew that only Francesca can help him find the perfect bride. She had all the connections to the best women in Italian society after all—She may have even taught them in the ways of the social graces, which intrigues Marco. The two will go to great lengths to find the perfect woman, but how far must they search to find the perfect Orsini bride?




High Growth Handbook


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High Growth Handbook is the playbook for growing your startup into a global brand. Global technology executive, serial entrepreneur, and angel investor Elad Gil has worked with high-growth tech companies including Airbnb, Twitter, Google, Stripe, and Square as they’ve grown from small companies into global enterprises. Across all of these breakout companies, Gil has identified a set of common patterns and created an accessible playbook for scaling high-growth startups, which he has now codified in High Growth Handbook. In this definitive guide, Gil covers key topics, including: · The role of the CEO · Managing a board · Recruiting and overseeing an executive team · Mergers and acquisitions · Initial public offerings · Late-stage funding. Informed by interviews with some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley, including Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn), Marc Andreessen (Andreessen Horowitz), and Aaron Levie (Box), High Growth Handbook presents crystal-clear guidance for navigating the most complex challenges that confront leaders and operators in high-growth startups.




Knocked Up by the CEO


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One scorching night I'll never forget.One life-changing secret I have to keep.The big deal I need to land.All roads lead back to him.My dad needed the deal with Duncan's company.But dad got sick, and I took over, ready to seal it.Face to face with Duncan in a boardroom, We fought the attraction as long as we could.One hot night we gave in. We blew the deal all to hell.I had to leave Chicago. I didn't look back.Five years later, I need his help.A deal with his company will save my father's legacy.If can pull this off and keep my feelings out of it.Forget the history... our short but sweet past...Duncan and I can work together, start over as friends and colleagues.But the sparks are still there, flashing ever so brightly.We fit together. It's so easy but so hard, and feels so right but so wrong.Everything seems so perfectly imperfect.Until he learns about the secret I've kept.My shy little girl with Duncan's eyes




CEO Excellence


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"Based on extensive interviews with today's . . . corporate leaders, this look at how the best CEOs do their jobs focuses on the mindsets and actions that foster an environment of excellence"--




How to Think Like a CEO


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Drawing on in-depth interviews with hundreds of the nation's top executives, D. A. Benton explains the 22 vital traits that make a CEO - the leader responsible for making decisions, guiding teams, selling ideas, managing crises, and conquering the mountains before them. You'll penetrate the mystery of why some people make it to the top and some don't, when they're all equally good at their jobs. You'll learn how to avoid getting fired and how to get promoted more quickly, how to enjoy the quality of life you want and deserve, and - if you decide you want to be the Big Boss - how to have the right character traits to get there. These are some of the traits that make a CEO. Are you ready to make them yours? You're gutsy and a little wild - yet modest and in control. You're competitive and tenacious - yet flexible and generous. You're willing to admit mistakes - yet unapologetic. You're secure in yourself - yet constantly improving. You're original and straightforward - yet think before you talk. Make your ascent not only gratifying, but also exhilarating and fun. This is how chiefs run the show - and how you can act like a chief to become a chief, even sooner than you dreamed.




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