11,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Versandkostenfrei*
Versandfertig in 1-2 Wochen
payback
6 °P sammeln
  • Broschiertes Buch

Success Without the Sugarcoat strips away the polish and clichés often associated with leadership and growth. Instead of promising shortcuts or glossy frameworks, the book offers raw, practical insights into the realities leaders face every day, messy, unpredictable, and deeply human. Each chapter addresses a core truth: visibility matters more than perfection, language shapes leadership, the right circle accelerates growth, listening outperforms talking, clarity anchors chaos, and integrity lasts longer than quick wins. Together, these lessons show that success isn't about chasing highlight…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
Success Without the Sugarcoat strips away the polish and clichés often associated with leadership and growth. Instead of promising shortcuts or glossy frameworks, the book offers raw, practical insights into the realities leaders face every day, messy, unpredictable, and deeply human. Each chapter addresses a core truth: visibility matters more than perfection, language shapes leadership, the right circle accelerates growth, listening outperforms talking, clarity anchors chaos, and integrity lasts longer than quick wins. Together, these lessons show that success isn't about chasing highlight reels, it's about persistence, resilience, and the courage to show up honestly. What makes this book different is its unfiltered approach. The chapters are concise, direct, and paired with "Ready to Poke the Bear" prompts, practical challenges designed to move readers from reflection into action. These exercises push professionals to examine their habits, shift their perspectives, and apply the ideas in real time, whether leading a team, building a business, or navigating personal growth. Rather than presenting theory or one-size-fits-all models, Success Without the Sugarcoat emphasizes that leadership is a practice. It evolves through daily choices, small risks, and the willingness to step forward even when things are uncertain. The book's tone is candid and unapologetic, making it as much a field guide as it is a mirror for entrepreneurs, executives, and change-makers who are ready to embrace the unpolished side of success.
Autorenporträt
JODI-TATIANA CHARLES is an award-winning marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and global business leader with extensive experience driving growth and transformation across media, technology, energy, arts, and nonprofit sectors. She is the founder of LCG Brands Consulting, a global marketing and business development firm with creative and publishing subsidiaries including Necto Publishing, La Capoise Arts, and the Minding Your Business with Jodi-Tatiana podcast. Through these platforms, she has guided clients on five continents in achieving brand expansion, visibility, and measurable growth.She has held high-profile leadership roles including Interim Chief Marketing Officer of New Hanover Community Endowment, a $1.6 billion philanthropic foundation, where she led a full-scale organizational rebrand, built internal marketing and communications systems, launched new digital and public-facing platforms, and delivered a year-long, execution-focused transformation designed to rebuild public trust, strengthen transparency, and align the organization with its strategic direction and accountability goals. At the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, she served as Director of Small and Diverse Business Engagement, expanding access, partnerships, and visibility for underrepresented businesses. At MassChallenge, the world's largest startup accelerator, she enhanced global visibility and media engagement for high-impact early-stage entrepreneurs.Earlier in her career, she served as Deputy Press Secretary for the Office of the Governor of Massachusetts, and held senior media leadership roles at NBCUniversal/NECN and Clear Channel Communications/ iHeartMedia, producing content and campaigns for nationally recognized platforms.In the arts and cultural sector, Jodi-Tatiana served as President of the Board of the Marblehead Festival of Arts, later named President Emeritus, leading the organization through strategic growth, expanded community engagement, and increased national visibility. Her leadership has been recognized not only for organizational results, but also for community impact. She has been honored as a Person of the Year by civic and professional organizations for her contributions to cultural stewardship, creative leadership, and economic development.Her business impact has been recognized globally, including honors from Forbes Next 1000, the Go Global Awards for Professional Services and Marketing, and the MassChallenge Mentor Awards with a Lifetime Achievement distinction. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, mentor, and advisor to accelerators, corporations, and nonprofits worldwide.Through strategy, creativity, and disciplined execution, Jodi-Tatiana Charles has built a career defined by helping organizations adapt to disruption, amplify their message, and achieve sustained growth, relevance, and influence.