Books published by Major Street Publishing

How employable are you? If you are employed, it doesn't mean you are employable!Technology is escalating the rate of change in the workplace. Five years ago, would you ever have imagined holding meetings via Zoom, or having telephone or video appointments with your doctor? There are jobs now that we'd never heard of a decade ago. According to the World Economic Forum, 65% of children entering primary school today will end up working in new job types that aren't even on our radar yet. In our current times, knowing the attributes that make you employable will be imperative to your success. Employable: 7 Attributes to Assure Your Working Future delves into the seven most important traits that employers are looking for in today's competitive job marketplace. Each attribute is given a chapter that examines its facets, ending with a self-assessment for readers to gauge the state of their trait. Special chapters are included for those marking life milestones: graduates and school-leavers; parents returning to work; people considering retirement; those in midcareer or brushing themselves off after being sacked or made redundant. A practical section includes chapters on custom-building resumes and CVs, skilling up for interviews, writing compelling cover letters and honing the job search by using transferable skills across job clusters.

This is a laugh out loud, narrative-driven self-help book. Think Bridget Jones gets a critical makeover.In Why Smart Women Make Bad Decisions, our protagonist Kat is learning that the philosophy of 'Believe-in-yourself-and Magic-will-happen' will not deliver her a better life. Her story, which recounts her hapless attempts to navigate scenarios disturbingly familiar to many readers, is presented with a companion account of the cognitive quirks that drive her faulty thinking and behaviour. This is neuroscience explained through the lens of a modern comedy; the buggy brain stripped bare in a laugh out loud takedown of magical thinking and the goofy, delusional self-actualisation movement. Kat discovers that the simplistic advice to honour your intuition is not all it's cracked up to be. Despite practising Gratitude and Acceptance, she is still failing to lose the 2.35 kilos that preoccupy her. Despite her Positive Thinking, her performance review leaves her limp with despair, and despite her assiduous application to making affirmations, her philandering Hipster Boyfriend leaves her (taking with him the remote control).In the companion explanation to each chapter, author Annie McCubbin explains to readers what drives people to behave in blindly optimistic and self-destructive ways. If only they could apply the critical thinking that our narrator suggests, smart women would indeed stop making bad decisions.It becomes clear to Kat, and in turn the reader, that positive thinking, meditation and magical thinking will not turn her life around. Instead, women should apply the narrator's advice and change the inherent cognitive flaws that run, and often ruin, their lives.

2021 Living Now Book Awards - Silver medalist, Male Memoir category A compelling, award-winning account of marathon runner Kay Bretz's transformation into one of the best ultra-runners in the world, for fans of David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me. Ultra-runner Kay Bretz beat the race record of Australia's Big Red Run by more than five hours and was awarded the Australian Ultra Performance of the Year Award at the 24-hour world championships in France - but it took a significant change in mindset to do it. In Turning Right, the elite athlete and executive coach shares his fascinating personal journey to success, interweaving his amazing running journey with how he overcame physical, mental and professional challenges to achieve his goals and break records, all by 'turning right' when his perspective on what he was capable of started to shift. Bretz explains how he left behind self-imposed limitations that prevented him from reaching his dreams, often rejecting what was reasonable and logical, and found the magic instead.Brilliantly interweaving his amazing running journey with the challenges in his professional and personal life, Bretz leaves behind the reasonable and logical to find the magic. His book will inspire the magic in you too.

The go-to guide to transforming the way you work from award-winning international speaker, Amazon #1 best-selling author and renowned culture change expert Colin D. Ellis.Culture is the #1 determinant of team and organisation success and yet too many people still don''t know where to begin the evolution process.Often, they will change the office layout, implement the latest silver bullet method or have the CEO start walking around saying hello to people through gritted teeth. These are lip service responses to culture change that don''t provide any incremental improvements to people''s working lives.Culture Hacks is filled with simple, actionable ideas that over time can transform the way that work gets done. From emails to book clubs and meetings to podcasts take regular steps to build a fantastic work culture that everyone wants to be a part of.As there are 26 Culture Hacks in the book, readers and their teams can try a different one every two weeks for a year. Alternatively, they could pick one thing every month, or they could divide them across different areas within their team so that different people are doing different things. Or they could put them all in a hat and pick one out to try. Doing something differently will make your team memorable in a host of great ways and create stories that they''ll share for years.Culture change isn''t hard you just don''t know how to hack your day. With Culture Hacks, you do.

Bias might be built in to how our brains work, but that doesn't make it acceptable. When it comes to leadership, biases create a ';sticky floor', making it hard for women to rise to the top. An inclusive culture, by comparison, creates personal, social and economic value that will sustain an organisation's future success. The good news is that the change to gender balance can be accelerated if you know more about how bias works. In this book, Dr Karen Morley explains how biases, particularly the insidious unconscious ones, trip us up. She outlines an approach for minimising their impact in organisations with Bias Busters specific actions you can take with the goal of making it easier to notice, talk about and overcome bias.Beat Gender Bias is for everyone who wants work to be better to make a difference and play a bigger, more satisfying part in creating a more inclusive world!

Danielle Ecuyer has distilled four-decades of global share market experience into this handy guide to investing in the share market. In Shareplicity, she takes the complexity out of share investing, explains concepts simply and in plain English, and provides go-to steps to get started.With property prices climbing to ever more unaffordable levels and interest on cash in the bank at all-time lows, more and more smart investors are looking at shares. Here's why: Shares have consistently produced above average long-term performance. You don't need large sums of money to start investing in shares. There are no hassles or stress over debt and mortgages, no tenants and no maintenance costs as there are with property investing. There's potential for capital appreciation and income streams. Whether you're saving for a deposit, a holiday, the kids' education or a comfortable retirement, share investing offers the flexibility and ease for anyone at any age or stage in life. Shareplicity is a great way to learn!

21 key habits service leaders can adopt to improve effectiveness and strengthen the relationships with the people they serve.Service leaders know how to deliver great results, but they are often so focused on systems and speed that they've forgotten service still is, and always will be, about building long-lasting relationships – with their teams and their customers.Based on practices that have been used to improve thousands of people's relationships at work and with their customers, these habits will enhance overall team performance and allow leaders to concentrate on achieving incredible results. Think Atomic Habits for customer service professionals.

MARGARET LOMAS is one of Australia’s most recognised and respected property experts, and the bestselling author of nine property investment books, with collective sales of approximately 200,000 copies. In this ‘must-read’ for property investors, she provides comprehensive, easy-to-understand information for property buyers searching for the right property.When looking to invest in property, if you start at Question One and work through to Question Twenty, you will have done everything possible to minimise your risk of buying a lemon and maximise your chances of buying the right property for you. Along the way, Margaret shares in-depth information on all aspects of property investing, as well as anecdotes and examples to illustrate the discussion.

Leading Well is about the inspiration of leadership. It focuses squarely on the personal attributes that can transform managers into leaders and good leaders into great leaders.For this - the second book in its Leadership Series - the Institute of Managers and Leaders asked its membership of more than 10,000 which were the most important personal attributes for leadership success. The top 7 attributes selected are explored in detail in this book.Respect, integrity, emotional intelligence, ability to inspire, authenticity, self-awareness and decisiveness lie at the very heart of the ability for a leader to lead well. These attributes are presented in each of the 7 chapters and each is supported by case studies, practical advice, real-life examples, strategies for improvement and interviews with some of today's top leaders. The result is a book that is useful, practical and inspiring. Leading Well isn't about leadership theory; it's about the practice of leadership. It's about leaders rolling up their sleeves and doing things differently to have an impact.

Are you a business owner who, as your business has grown has had  to learn to lead a team? Or have you been promoted to a leadership role and thought ‘What now?’ You haven’t received any training, there’s little support and you’re finding few places to go for advice; so you decide to just follow your own leader, only to realise they are not the type of leader you want to be.By following the proven nine-stage model outlined in this book – which Shelley Flett has created and tested – you will be well on your way to finding your own dynamic leadership style. By focusing on relationships, respect and results you will succeed as a new leader.The Dynamic Leader may not be the only thing you’ll need to become an amazing leader but it’s a great place to start.

Small business owners and entrepreneurs often face big money fears. Whether it is the fear of not making money, of not knowing what to do with the money they make or the fear of being financially responsible for staff, the fear is real.In Fear Money Purpose, Nancy Youssef shares her experience and insights gained from helping hundreds of people take control of their financial destiny. By thinking outside of the bank, understanding all the finance options available and taking simple daily actions to help you keep your financial goals on track, you'll find out what life is like beyond the money fears that can hold you back from achieving your true purpose.

There have been many approaches to leadership over the years, from command and control to more inclusive styles. Some leaders micro-manage, others are quick to delegate. It is hard for new leaders who are perhaps just starting to manage a team to find the right approach. And equally hard for more experienced leaders who would like to be more approachable and supportive.According to leadership expert, Karen Morley, leaders who coach can double their engagement score. Even more importantly in today's technology-driven, fast-paced world, they can lighten their load and reduce the pressure on themselves.Coaching is all about refocusing how you engage with your team. Leaders who coach: Focus on the team and on developing the members of the team Trust their team and delegate, but are still there to offer support Encourage and applaud Listen to their team's challenges and encourage them to find solutions Ask coaching questions Develop next-gen leaders who pay the coaching approach forward.Lead Like a Coach is for leaders who care about the people they lead; care about their own success; and want to make a positive impact on their stakeholders, their families and their communities. It is packed with practical strategies and case studies making it easy for anyone to start to lead like a coach.

Everyone, from those starting out in their first real jobs to experienced leaders in the senior ranks of organisations, have moments days, months, years, even when they question their ability to face challenges, when their confidence feels threatened. No one is immune to bouts of insecurity at work but this doesn't have to hold you back.With consistent effort, and the courage to take a risk, you can gradually expand your confidence, and with it, your capacity to build more of it. This book will show you how.There are many aspects to developing confidence. And to really develop your confidence from the inside out there are four key aspects:1. Show Up as the real you and the best version of you as a leader.2. Stand Up for yourself, your team, your values and your point of view.3. Speak Up and have a voice and be able to influence.4. Step Up your performance, your impact and ultimately how you exercise leadership.It's not enough just to feel confident. You have to do the work.This book will provide the linkages to why confidence is critical to leadership success at both the individual and team level and give practical ways to build confidence in an authentic way for sustainable success.

Have you ever heard someone say, ';If only life came with a set of instructions'? Success coach, Lisa Stephenson has hundreds of times. Almost every client utters this at some point in some form. Read Me First is the book she now gives them. It is also the book she wishes someone had given her when she found herself suddenly single with three young children and needing a new plan.';Life is awesome, then it's hard, then it's awesome again,' says Lisa. ';When you get to a difficult stage in your personal or professional life then this book is essential reading before you set out to write the next chapter in the story of YOU.'Read Me First will challenge your thinking then provide a structured way to reflect and take action. You'll find quotes for inspiration and questions to ask yourself. Most importantly this is about doing the work on you do that, and you will grow, you will change, and you will succeed. When you change, so does the world around you. That is Lisa's promise.This book alone will NOT change your life, but YOU can, especially after reading this first.

Depreciation is a tax deduction available to property investors that, if claimed, can add thousands of dollars to the returns from their investments. In the May 2017 Budget, the government introduced legislative changes to areas of taxation that affect property investors the main one being depreciation.In this book, one of Australias most respected quantity surveyors Tyron Hyde covers all the changes property investors need to know and understand in this guide to property depreciation. Do the changes mean investors will stop choosing property? Will current investment property owners now sell off their investments because they can no longer claim deprecation in quite the same way? The answer to both these questions is ';no', they will (and they should) Keep Claiming It!

Philippe Brach always says, ';Never take advice about property from someone who does not own property'. An avid and successful investor himself and CEO of Multifocus, Philippe shares his proven strategies for success when profiting from property in this invaluable book for investors.In Creating Property Wealth in any Market, Philippe explains the four simple stages of property success planning, acquisition, transition and drawdown and shares the pitfalls you need to be aware of in order to move forward and maximise your wealth. From mastering your budget and getting a financial education, to defining your investment strategy, designing your ultimate property portfolio and finding proven property performers to grow your wealth, Philippe leaves no stone unturned. Interwoven with personal stories of real client successes and setbacks, it's an inspiring read that has been broken down into simple steps that almost anyone can follow along.

Call a Business Angel provides a commonsense approach to complex start-up and SME business issues. Many businesses fail not because of a poor idea but because of poor analysis and execution.In this practical guide, Dr Eileen Doyle provides proven insights and the quality basics of how to analyse ideas and turn them into sustained business success. It is the must-have ‘how to’ book for start-ups and SMEs, written by one of Australia’s leading commercialisation experts.‘You don’t need an MBA or hours of study to benefit from Eileen’s shared knowledge, just the tenacity to give it a go, which is one of her core messages – persistence and discipline are essential keys to success.’ – Jordan Green, Founder/President, Melbourne Angels; Founder/Chairman Emeritus – Australian Association of Angel Investors; Trustee – Angel Resource Institute (USA); Chairman – Asian Business Angel Forum‘Eileen’s commonsense approach to complex business issues helped transform a 100-year old hierarchical organisation into today’s simplified, market-facing, customer-centric CSIRO.’ – Dr Larry Marshall, CEO, CSIRO

Mentoring provides a way for both mentor and mentee to accelerate their leadership learning. This fascinating book covers building trust, giving feedback, resolving issues and the networking benefits mentoring brings. When you mentor a next-generation leader you are giving back and at the same time leading forward.With the rapid approach of artificial intelligence threatening to take so many jobs, it is soft skills, such as those learned and honed through mentoring, that will give readers the edge in their career journey.Julian Carle could not be more passionate about leadership. He lives it, breathes it and has designed his company, Synergen Group, and career to further develop Australia's leaders. Julian has the expertise to teach long-term, sustainable change in people, teams and organisations. He collaborates with businesses who see the value in leadership development, which increases the engagement levels of people, drives improvements in performance and, importantly, increases profitability.

If you're spending too much time working in the business rather than on your business, or if you're not really building a business, just giving yourself a job, then this book is for you.