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Cheers to Monday: The Surprisingly Simple Method to Lead and Live with Less Stress and More Joy by Amy Leneker

https://www.amazon.com/Cheers-Monday-Surprisingly-Simple-Method/dp/1394388802

What if the secret to less stress is just three simple steps?

If you’ve ever woken up on a Monday already exhausted – or spent Sunday night bracing yourself for the week ahead – the problem isn’t you. The problem is stress. And there’s a surprisingly simple way to break free.

Stress is embedded in today’s workplaces – disguised as drive, rewarded as resilience, and even praised as passion. But chronic stress isn’t a strength; it drains leaders, divides teams, and damages entire organizations.

Cheers to Monday is the joyful rebellion against stress and burnout you’ve been waiting for. In this transformative book, Amy Leneker – a former C-suite executive and now a trusted leadership advisor to Fortune 100 companies and public sector organizations – reveals a liberating truth: stress isn’t the price of success – it’s the thief that steals it. And she proves it with sharp wit, refreshing honesty, and laugh-out-loud stories. You’ll get the same coaching and science-backed strategies Amy shares in boardrooms, workshops, and conferences around the world.

Learn how to:

See stress differently – and finally break the cycle of exhaustion, overwhelm, and self-doubt

Sort stress into five clear categories – so you know exactly what to do with each one

Solve stress with a simple framework to reclaim your time, energy, and focus – at work and beyond

Celebrate the shift – because reducing stress isn’t just a wellness strategy, it’s a joy strategy…and much more.

Cheers to Monday isn’t just a book – it’s a movement to transform how you lead, live, and work. It’s for every leader quietly falling apart, every team crushing goals while getting crushed in the process, and every human who’s tired of pretending they’re “fine.” Whether you’re just starting your career, climbing the corporate ladder, or reflecting on the legacy you’ll leave behind, this book gives you three simple steps to finally break free from stress – and reclaim the life you were meant to live.

About the author

You deserve to lead—and live—with less stress and more joy. Amy Leneker will show you how.

Amy is an optimistic, joy-seeking, recovering workaholic. She’s also a leadership expert, keynote speaker, and author of Cheers to Monday, the Surprisingly Simple Method to Lead & Live with Less Stress & More Joy (Wiley, 2026).

After two decades in leadership (including ten years in the C-suite), Amy stepped off the hamster wheel of hustle and onto a more meaningful path. Known for her warmth, wit, and wildly relatable stories, Amy has trained over 100,000 people around the globe to lead (and live!) with less stress and more joy.

She and her family make their home in the Pacific Northwest.

Bushy Tail: The Curious Squirrel by Florence P Bullis

https://www.amazon.com/Bushy-Tail-Squirrel-Florence-Bullis/dp/B0B3VTTDWW

Bushy Tail The Curious Squirrel

By: Florence P. Bullis

The camp may be home for several squirrels, but only one called Bushy Tail, shows up regularly and he is into everything. Bushy Tail, a lively, energetic, inquisitive creature of the forest, reclaims the campground as his permanent residence. Nothing is beyond his ability to investigate and report back to Chatter, his mate. The campers all appear to have fun, especially with a character like Bushy Tail around.

If there are more squirrels than these two, the others are too shy to be seen in the campsite at the same time as Bushy. A young couple with two small boys are quite challenged to live for six weeks in a conestoga-like, fold-down camper trailer. The campground is located in Florida with a shower and restroom building close to the site. A natural pool is provided for recreation, and Bushy Tail’s antics entertain at least this one camper family.

Florence P. Bullis combines a little fiction with a bit of non-fiction in poetic form, from a squirrel’s point of view with humor and excitement, filling the experience with treasured memories worth sharing back home and with future campers.

About the Author

When her own children had grown and produced children of their own, Florence P. Bullis began gathering the journals of her memories to share with the next generation. Her hope is that in the lives of this electronically connected culture, the joy of experiencing nature is not lost. Florence is now a retired LPN and an author of 5 other books: Including Vision of Two Ships, an auto-biography and Welcome Holy Spirit, a 50 day devotional. From her kitchen window, she often checks on the lively black and brown squirrels, wild turkeys, groundhogs and an occasional deer that appear in her backyard. More episodes of Bushy Tail may be pending.

Young Entrepreneur John Magnor Shares B2B, SAAS and AI-Driven Business Success Strategies

Youtube.com/@johnpmag

About the Guest(s):

John Magnor is a successful 24-year-old entrepreneur, primarily focused on building and scaling B2B companies, including software and service providers. With a career that began at 16, he has devoted himself over the past years to expand businesses through developing robust sales teams and streamlining marketing systems. John is the founder of Magner Equity Partners, aiming to create a portfolio of businesses scalable enough to be sold to private equity. His entrepreneurial journey is motivated by a passion for the business game and the art of marketing and sales.

Episode Summary:

In this riveting episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss engages with John Magnor, a young yet remarkably proficient entrepreneur who has made significant impacts in the B2B industry. Broadcasting from Buenos Aires, John shares his journey from a 16-year-old eager to break norms to becoming a key player in software and service-associated entrepreneurship. This episode shines a light on John’s unique approach to scaling B2B companies, underlining the importance of sales and marketing in business growth.

John Magnor narrates his story, highlighting foundational motivations stemming from personal needs and family influence. The discussion flows into the importance of learning sales and marketing, with Chris echoing the sentiment, noting their pivotal role in any business venture. The conversation naturally gravitates towards the future trajectory of businesses, exploring the intricacies of AI technology in revolutionizing traditional market landscapes. With an impressive track record and insightful perspectives, John discusses his investment strategies and shares an exclusive look into his upcoming project, Nova, an AI-driven sales trainer and role player.

Key Takeaways:

John Magnor started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age, driven by the desire to deviate from the norm and make a mark in the B2B scene by leveraging his skills in sales and marketing.

Magnor Equity Partners focuses on helping businesses scale by refining their sales processes and marketing systems, aiming to add them to John’s expanding portfolio.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a crucial element in modern business strategies, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth and efficiency.

The interplay between AI, sales, and marketing can drastically improve training and operational efficiency, as evidenced by the introduction of Nova, an innovative AI sales training platform.

Chris Voss and John stress the importance of a solid business foundation, emphasizing the benefits of starting young and evolving with market changes.

Notable Quotes:

“Once you learn sales, you can work anywhere. Sales is an invaluable skill.” – John Magnor

“AI is here to stay; companies not utilizing it are left in the dust.” – John Magnor

“Business is the best sport…you can do this until you kick the grave.” – John Magnor

“Build a foundation in your youth. It creates an amazing arc for the rest of your life.” – Chris Voss

“Knowing sales and marketing is crucial. They are the building blocks of successful business ventures.” – John Magnor

The Story of Paco by Lynne Andia

https://www.amazon.com/Story-Paco-Lynne-Andia/dp/B0FJQB46MR

How does he feel about the changes in his life?

Paco, a bichon frise, tells the story of his life from his birth in Tennessee with his littermates to his homes in four other states, where he experiences different weather and adventures and meets people and dog friends along the way. A sociable dog, Paco loves the chance to play with other dogs while telling us how he feels about the changes that take place in his life, the jealous feelings others reveal to him, and how giving things a second chance is a good idea.

Stories After School by Madelyn Peters Olson

https://www.amazon.com/Stories-After-School-Madelyn-Peters/dp/1649579438

In this memoir, Madelyn Peters Olson shares stories and reflections from her fifty-year career as a teacher. Mrs. Olson, one of several teachers in her family, writes about teaching in Iowa and has been described as “a storytelling teacher” by many of her students. Her stories feature memories and musings on different teaching styles, parenting and motherhood, and child development and will appeal to readers who are interested in memoirs about education.