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E V E N T S , T O O L S & C O U R S E S F R E E C O U R S E S O N C O U R S E R A chaos with precision and build a business that thrives long after its founder steps back. Drawing on lessons from leading multi- million-dollar companies and his service in the elite Swiss Mountain Grenadiers, Goodner shares practical strategies for creating systems, motivating teams, and scaling with discipline. His military insights translate into clear, actionable principles that any leader can apply.Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a manager, this book is a smart, engaging guide to running a company that operates with Swiss-watch reliability year after year. How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tips for Big Success in Relationships Leil Lowndes Leil Lowndes delivers a lively, practical guide to mastering the art of conversation in How to Talk to Anyone . Packed with 92 clever techniques, the book takes you frommaking a dazzling first impression to building deep connections in business, social, and romantic settings.With memorable tips like “Rubberneck the Room” and “Come Hither Hands,” Lowndes makes people skills fun and easy to remember. Whether you want to network with confidence, charm a room, or simply feel less awkward in social and networking situations, this audiobook offers research-backed strategies and entertaining advice for turning small talk into big success in every area of life. The AI-Driven Leader: Harnessing AI to Make Faster, Smarter Decisions GeoffWoods GeoffWoods cuts through the hype and confusion around artificial intelligence in The AI-Driven Leader , showing us how we can use AI to make faster, smarter decisions. Blending real-world examples with practical prompts,Woods explains how to escape day-to-day firefighting, turn data into decisions, and unlock 10x productivity across teams. Each chapter offers actionable steps to help leaders adopt AI quickly and strategically, even with limited time or technical knowledge. Insightful and highly accessible, this audiobook is a must for business owners and executives ready to harness AI’s power to stay competitive and future-proof their organisations. Hyperefficient: Simple Methods to Optimise Your Brain and Transform theWay YouWork Dr. Mithu Storoni Neuroscientist and physician Dr. Mithu Storoni delivers a science-backed blueprint for peak mental performance in Hyperefficient . Rather than forcing our brains to match outdated work rhythms, Storoni shows us how to align tasks with our natural cognitive “gears” to boost focus, creativity, and problem-solving. Drawing on cutting- edge research, she offers practical strategies to sharpen attention, spark ideas, and sustain energy throughout the day.Winner of the 2025 Business Book of the Year , this smart and engaging guide helps readers rewire how they work, whether to overcome fatigue, think more clearly, or simply to get more done. KIND GrahamAllcott Another category winner of the 2025 Business Book Awards , KIND by Graham Allcott makes a compelling case that showing kindness isn’t a weakness – it’s a strategic advantage in business as well as in life itself. Drawing on his background in psychology, neuroscience, and management research, Allcott shows how empathy and trust create psychological safety, which in turn fuels creativity, sharper decision-making, and stronger employee loyalty. Far from fluffy, kindness emerges as a 21st-century leadership superpower. With practical tips and the “Eight Principles of Kindfulness atWork,” this insightful guide helps leaders to build meaningful work cultures where people thrive, and most importantly, proves that profitability and compassion can grow hand in hand. Retail’s Best Convenience, Food & Franchise MIDLANDS, 6TH NOVEMBER 2025 The British Franchise Association Conference & Awards TELFORD INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, 6TH NOVEMBER 2025 International Franchise Show LONDON, 17TH-18TH APRIL 2026 AI for Business UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Meta Social Media Marketing META Business Strategy UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Foundations of Management IESE BUSINESS SCHOOL Experts from John Lewis, NatWest, JLL, Savills and Matalan headline GRO Retail’s Autumn Event on 30th September – 1st October at London’s Old Billingsgate Market. Joining speakers from Pandora, Miniso, GAIL’s Bakery and the BFA, they will connect with 2,000+ retail, franchise and property leaders to spark deals and share market insights. GRORetail 7 Resources WHAT-FRANCHISE.COM