Books published by Lioncrest Publishing

Unmotivated employees. Poor performance. High turnover. Addressing these problems should be the highest priority of your human resources managers, but they don't have time, because they spend the vast majority of their days dealing with paperwork. To do right by the people who work for you-and the clients they serve-you need to free HR from the burden of rote, repetitive, soul-draining procedures.People Processes reveals how you can use technology to streamline your personnel operations. Taking you through every component of HR workflow, Rhamy Alejeal lays out the steps for optimizing rote procedures such as onboarding, scheduling, payroll, reporting, compliance, and communication. You'll learn how to make the needed changes and, even better, discover what the employee experience looks like after you do.People are your most important asset. Implementing the strategies outlined in People Processes will boost your ability to attract and retain them-giving you a competitive advantage.

When your adult son or daughter is diagnosed with a serious mental illness, everything changes. Suddenly all your financial planning is thrown into turmoil as your focus turns from your needs to the immediate and long-term care of your child. The costs of diagnosis and treatments can derail your retirement plans unless you develop a financial strategy that provides for your child's future while safeguarding your own.Allen Giese has been where you are, and in this practical, compassionate handbook he offers invaluable advice, solutions, resources, and hope, including how to: Invest efficiently Apply for (and keep) government benefits Build a systematic financial plan Create ABLE accounts and special needs trusts Take advantage of strategic life insurance Avoid crucial mistakes And moreWhen mental illness strikes, you don't have to sacrifice your financial security. This book can be your lifeline to the best possible future for yourself and your children.

Most companies know that winning customers is key. But many don't realize that loyalty starts from the inside, with employees. To build a brand that truly motivates, they must take their employees from liking their jobs to loving them.As CEO of CPG Agency (A Nitrous Effect agency), which specializes in corporate and employee engagement, Keith Alper has seen the competitive edge gained by creating a culture that turns employees into brand advocates. In From Like to Love, he draws on real-life examples to present his proven process for turning any organization from appreciated to adored, including: Keeping a finger on the "pulse" of satisfaction Creating an engaged workforce Building open communication and trust Creating a competitive advantage with love And moreThe smallest shift can make a huge difference, making team members happier, more able to create value, and likely to be retained longer, impacting your bottom line.

People don't just buy products; they buy experiences. From the instant they consider a purchaseto the point when they're ready to toss an older model for a new one, every moment ofinteraction matters. Therefore, to be successful, a business must develop an experience with itsentire life cycle in mind-a holistic approach that will ensure a "wow" factor from beginning toend. Drawing on wisdom from over two decades as an Experience Architect, Tedde van Gelderen hascreated Experience Thinking(TM): a revolutionary design and insights technique that looks at allelements of a product's experience to create exceptional results. Focused on five keyperspectives-brand, engagement, content, product, and service-Experience Thinking(TM)embraces people in every aspect of the design process, ensuring that the audience's needs aremet each step of the way. Through the right mix of strategizing, researching, designing, andtesting, Experience Thinking(TM) helps get better experiences to market rapidly and successfullywhile simultaneously ensuring long-term delight. No matter what you're looking to create, from apps to intranets, SaaS and B2B commodities,Experience Thinking is a must-have guide to delivering cohesive, remarkable experiences thatwill delight long after the initial encounter.

Illness, disease, and aging aren't the only things attacking your wellness. The US healthcare system has failed to evolve like other industries, remaining fragmented and inefficient, unable to keep up with the changing needs of citizens, particularly those of Medicare age and veterans. But there is hope. Eventually, you or a loved one will be drafted onto the healthcare battlefield-and the best time to prepare is now. In Need to Know, Darwin Hale, a decorated retired military officer with more than twenty years in the healthcare arena, presents practical and objective strategies for managing the system's flaws based on military lessons learned. These solutions include how to Navigate a system that can cure or kill you Use wellness to fight disease Prepare for the future of personalized medicine Arm yourself with a battle plan You don't have to fight alone. Need to Know cuts through the red tape so you can get the care you deserve.

Perhaps you've dreamed of escaping the stress of your everyday routine by taking a year off to explore the world with your loved ones. Maybe you've thought about changing your life - getting out of the rat race - but dismissed it as impossible. Well it's not. The Dailey family did it. Now your family can also. When Adam Dailey put his professional life on hold and took a twelve month "family sabbatical," the future of his business was uncertain. But instead of waiting for a "right time" that would never come, Adam, his wife, and their four children set off on an epic trek across Latin America, Australia, Asia, and Europe that brought the family closer together than ever before. At once a fascinating memoir of a life-altering adventure and an essential how-to guide, this volume supplies all the information you'll need for your own successful family sabbatical--from how to plan and finance it to schooling on the road to dealing with the unexpected and managing obligations back home. There are risks, but the rewards are enormous. All it takes is spontaneity, flexibility, and the courage to take the leap!

Bankruptcy is often seen as the end of the road for a broken business: an admission of failure. But despite the stigma surrounding it, bankruptcy can actually allow a company to restart, renew, and improve-as long as it's done right. When Gregory K. McDonough faced his own professional "death spiral," he took a deep dive into the bankruptcy process and realized that bankruptcy could help revive his business. Now, he draws on his knowledge as a Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor and his personal experiences to create a practical guide to staying mentally and strategically strong while navigating bankruptcy. The Turnaround provides vital information and coaching on the key elements of the process, including the following: What bankruptcy means When to declare bankruptcy How to make hard decisions From whom to get help When to dissolve How to protect your personal life What plans to put in place to rebuild Going bankrupt does not mean giving in. With the right plan of action, commitment, and mind-set, it can be the first step in turning a bad situation into a positive outcome.