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Suck It Up, Buttercup:
Be A Leader People Will Follow, By Choice

The PC intro:  In “Suck It Up, Buttercup,” Wendy Sellers will show you how to be a strong yet positive, effective leader using skills that motivate people to want to work hard for you and improve business results. She discusses the many mistakes she has made in her journey. You will learn exactly how to be a leader people will choose to follow.

The Real Intro: Dominant, direct leaders who don’t get emotional get the job done, right? Take charge and cut to the chase, right? Other people who allow their emotions to get in the way of business need to just “suck it up.”  Right? Wrong! 

If you think that way, you might be part of the problem. 

This short management book covers topics ranging from personality styles using the DiSC model (how some personality styles rub some people the wrong way) to communication (which almost always goes wrong) and lack of common sense (hold your judgment).

Chapter 10 is an  “Acting Lesson” that challenges you to change (ie: practice new behaviors 15 minutes a  day). 

Currently available at my online store as well as on Amazon, in English (audio too) and Spanish. 

The Asshole Whisperer:
How to Deal With Crappy Leaders and Jerks at Work

The PC Intro: “The Asshole Whisperer” contains true stories and tips to deal with crappy leaders and jerks at work. As a manager or employee who likes to lead, you will learn how to use company values to hold people accountable for their conduct, give feedback about bad attitudes, and assess and utilize personality traits (extrovert, introvert, ambivert) to your benefit.  

The Real Intro: Assholes are part of our lives. We can’t escape them as they are everywhere. However,  it is how we deal with them that makes the difference. As The Asshole Whisperer at work, you will be able to tame people who exhibit a crappy attitude and shitty behavior regardless of their technical work performance.

This book is even more direct than the first book and very thought-provoking.  It gives you step-by-step instructions on how to create Company Values as a committee. 

Wendy Sellers is the Asshole Whisperer. In her management training sessions and in this book, she leaves you wondering, am I part of the problem?  And yes, there is an activity at the end if you want to take self-help further.  This book is available in Audio format on Amazon, and in Spanish print too.

The 5 Pillars of Company Culture (Free Booklet)

The PC Intro:  A great company culture is vital for engaging your most valuable resources: your employees. It determines who you will attract and retain and if your team is engaged, productive, and effective or just there for the paycheck. This booklet reviews the five pillars of company culture: Values, Feedback, Accountability, Team Unity, and Communication. 

The Real Intro: Engage these valuable and expensive employees or lose them. Worse, keep them while they are unengaged, unproductive, and still taking a paycheck anyway (a.k .a. they do the bare minimum). 

Don’t blame the employees – grab a mirror and ask yourself if you need to change your HR practices and/or management style. 

Want engaged and productive employees? Read this today, then act! Make positive changes, and watch your team become engaged and productive. While ongoing feedback and accountability are essential, do not overlook the value of sincere appreciation and a specific thank you. It is free and fits every budget.

This free PDF booklet is also available in audio. Click below for access! PS: Check out The HR Lady’s YouTube and Podcast (both are free).

The Art of Connection

The Art of Connection: The development of this book and journal was a very unique collaboration of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and Influencers. 

Unlock the transformative power of abundance with the fifth book in the international bestselling Art of Connection series. 

365 Days of Abundance Quotes offers a fresh perspective on how business owners, entrepreneurs, and influencers perceive and cultivate abundance in relationships, purpose, and entrepreneurial growth. Each quote in this collection is crafted to inspire you daily, encouraging a mindset that celebrates success, prosperity, and a deeper appreciation for life’s
richness.

With insights from leaders who understand abundance as more than mere material wealth, this book invites you to:
• Recognize and nurture abundance in all aspects of your life and work
• Cultivate a mindset of prosperity, fulfillment, and joy in your journey
• Experience more profound connections with others and your purpose
• Foster a heart-centered community of like-minded, abundance-focused thinkers
• Inspire others as you lead a life filled with gratitude, generosity, and success

Inside, you’ll discover daily quotes that inspire, questions that challenge, and stories that resonate, each day designed to shift your focus towards abundance. From redefining success to celebrating small victories, these 365 days will empower you to appreciate and cultivate abundance wherever you are on your journey. Embrace a life of meaningful connections and boundless possibilities-start your year of abundance today!

Direct, Transparent, Helpful

Knock Drama Out of the Workplace

Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady® – an author, speaker, podcast host, and consultant who focuses on management training and HR training. Her goal is to improve employee retention, reduce turnover, and make it easy to attract candidates to your company. Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady certainly does not sugar-coat!

Email, call, or text Wendy Sellers at 407.493.1582  

Amazon review:  This is an impactful, concise book. The author has taken basic knowledge that all leaders should know and crafted it into a fun, useful reference book. The subject matter really gets to the core of the topic of what makes a good leader. The critical message is that leaders need to “suck it up” or be courageous and conscientious about the difficult part of being a leader. Communication is a crucial part of leadership. Leaders need to share information with their staff and other stakeholders. By following her tips, leaders can prevent themselves from becoming what she classifies as a bad leader. Bad leaders from her past experience have inspired her to put her knowledge to paper in this book in the hope that it will prevent other leaders from making the same mistakes. She urges leaders to be part of the solution. 

Poor leaders lead to decreased company profits. Leaders need to adapt and bring out the best in their staff. To do this, leaders need to be self-aware and note that communication styles differ between people. They need to adapt their own styles if necessary to optimally get through to their staff. Leaders must listen and talk with, not at their staff. She suggests taking on a different personality and communication style to your own for 15 minutes at a time in order to build strong relationships with your staff. Having an open-door policy is also one of her suggestions for creating a good atmosphere in the workplace. The book leaves you feeling positive and hopeful that it’s possible to have mutually beneficial communication and relationships between leaders and their staff. Recommended to all leaders and aspiring leaders.

5/5

This book (The Asshole Whisperer) does not disappoint!

Wendy Sellers delivers powerful, no-nonsense insights that make you pause and reflect on your leadership and communication style. I appreciate her direct approach, and this book is the perfect follow-up to her first book, Suck it Up Buttercup! Even if you think you’ve already mastered these skills, a slight tweak in your interactions can transform your workplace and elevate your company culture. If you care about your team, peers, clients, or personal relationships, investing just an hour and a few bucks in this book is a game changer. Your ROI will be well worth it!

5/5

Amazing book!!!!

The leadership concepts and stories of poor management in “The Asshole Whisperer” really resonated with me and some experiences I have been through. The manner which Wendy Sellers delivers these leadership concepts are so simple that I had to kick myself for not making these realizations before. I bought a copy for each of my managers to read and discuss. Our overall company-wide productivity has already increased and we now openly (yet respectfully) call each other out when exhibiting crappy leadership and dealing with jerks in our workplace.

Management Resources for Employee Retention

  • The Cost of Replacing an Employee is High! 

  • Listen to The HR Lady Podcast.