{"product_id":"busy-is-a-four-letter-word-isbn-9781394243198","title":"Busy Is a Four-Letter Word","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImprove your productivity, take a more enjoyable approach to life and amplify your leadership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a human centered approach, \u003ci\u003eBusy Is a Four Letter Word\u003c\/i\u003e looks at the essential relationship between living well and leading well, aiming to end the self-gratifying martyrdom of “busy” culture, and working to uncomplicate personal and professional prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy highlighting topics such as real self-care, rest, wellness, and saying “no” as indispensable to success and productivity, the powerful 5 step ReThink Method in \u003ci\u003eBusy Is a Four Letter Word\u003c\/i\u003e helps readers get more out of life while also being more productive in their pursuits. In this book, you'll learn:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to stop piling on to your to-do list and instead take bite-sized actions that will shift, turn, and restart the next professional or personal season of your life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe idea of “martyritis”: consistently taking actions that leave you feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and underappreciated as your default state of being\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to create your 5 Star wellness plan to help you rethink your work ethic and create new patterns and rituals routines that allow you to get the most out of life and to thrive while doing less.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eBusy Is a Four Letter Word\u003c\/i\u003e and Palmer's highly effective ReThink Method at your fingertips, leaders and team members alike can find ways to get more done by rethinking their approach to work and life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface: Thank You for Being a Friend ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Pursuit of Happy Less: Busy Is A Four-Letter Word 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Sands of Time Are Littered with To-Do Lists 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 From Activity to Achievement: Cutting Through the Clutter 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Check Up Before You Charge Up: Healthy Assessment Before You Act (reTHINK) 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Paradox of Self-Care Sacrifice: Working Smarter, Not Harder 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Art of the Elegant Brush-Off (reTHINK): An Inclusive Approach to Setting and Reaching Goals 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Snooze More, Snore Less: Rest Is Not a Reward: The Critical Role of Downtime 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Flexibility in the Face of Resistance: Navigating Shifts in Culture and Values (reTHINK) 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Revolutionizing Rest: The Unseen Powerhouse of Productivity: Know When to Rest Before You Act (reTHINK) 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 From Busy Bee to Queen Bee: Mastering Work-Life Synergy 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Cultivating Your Circle: The Strength in Supportive Networks 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Digital Discipline: Harnessing Technology for True Productivity 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue: Embracing Simplicity: The Path to Enlightened Leadership and a Fulfilling Life 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: The Process Model for Prioritization and Focus (PMPF) 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 243\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKISHSHANA PALMER\u003c\/b\u003e is an in-demand speaker, coach, and thought leader in the fields of leadership, management, and wellness. She is CEO of ManageMint, Inc., Founder of The Rooted Collaborative and Host of the \u003ci\u003eManageMint Made Easy\u003c\/i\u003e podcast. A NYC girl at heart, she provides practical solutions to help leaders create high-performing teams. Her notable clients include American Express, Nellie May, Comcast, Boys and Girls Clubs, and many others.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBusy Is A Four-Letter Word: A Guide to Achieving More by Doing Less, \u003c\/i\u003einternational speaker, trainer, and coach Kishshana Palmer delivers an inspiring and highly effective blueprint to rethink the essential relationship between living well and leading well, helping readers reshape their work ethic and create new patterns and routines that allow them to thrive and achieve the most while doing the least.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing a community-centered approach, this book highlights topics such as real self-care, rest, wellness, and saying “no” in order to end the self-gratifying martyrdom of “busy” culture and uncomplicate the link between personal and professional prosperity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough Palmer’s signature 5-Step ReThink Method, this book encourages readers to stop piling on to their to-do list and instead take bite-sized actions that will shift, turn, and restart the next season of their lives. Palmer’s tried-and-true method stresses the idea that piling your plate with tasks that leave you feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and underappreciated is no way to truly achieve. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on Palmer’s extensive experience as CEO of ManageMint, Inc., a renowned organizational development firm, Founder of The Rooted Collaborative, a global community focused on the growth and develop­ment of women leaders of color in the social sector, and host of the popular podcast \u003ci\u003eManageMint Made\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eEasy\u003c\/i\u003e formerly \u003ci\u003eLet's Take This Offline\u003c\/i\u003e, this book imparts all of the knowledge and insights needed for any organization or leader to grow, find and retain team members, raise money, and accomplish any other feat they set their mind to. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBusy Is A Four-Letter Word\u003c\/i\u003e earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all professionals, managers, executives, and entrepreneurs interested in changing the way they think and behave to lead more fulfilling lives and achieve greater business success.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Kishshana has been an inspiration to me as an entrepreneur, coach, and friend, offering me the opportunity to watch her live out and lead others through the principles and practices she writes about in \u003ci\u003eBusy Is A Four-Letter Word\u003c\/i\u003e. She has given us a gift by assembling the wisdom she has gained in this accessible and authentic Bible for anyone who has grown up believing they would have to work twice as hard to get half as much in life and leadership. The good news Kishshana shares in \u003ci\u003eBusy Is A Four-Letter Word\u003c\/i\u003e is a healing balm with applicable lessons and tools for achieving the harmony needed to live purposeful, balanced lives.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMARIA DAUTRUCHE,\u003c\/b\u003e Founder of dopwell group LLC\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eBusy Is A Four-Letter Word\u003c\/i\u003e, Kishshana Palmer does what she does best—cuts right through the noise by bringing us the truth via humor and complete relatability. With her 5-Step ReThink Method, Kishshana shows us how to ditch the glorification of busyness and embrace actual self-care, rest, and the power of saying 'no'. It's a loving wake-up call that delivers exactly what we need to overcome 'martyritis' and thrive by doing less. This book will be on my nightstand for years to come.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMALLORY ERICKSON,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eWhat the Fundraising\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBusy Is A Four-Letter Word\u003c\/i\u003e is a revelation. In her approach to supporting effective, efficient, healthy living and leading, Kishshana manages to bring together the best of many worlds. She brings us nostalgia with pop-culture characters we love, but through a fresh lens of reflection. She gives us personal stories that are vulnerable and authentic, accessible and resonant, approachable and real. She gives us validating research and practical applications that move us past words into action. Throughout this worthwhile read, I was tickled pink, seeing red, feeling in true-blue community and accelerated through a green light to make tangible changes in how I approach my life and work. You will be too.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eAJUAH HELTON,\u003c\/b\u003e Long Time Education Leader and Woman Who Regularly Does Too Much\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The first time I saw Kishshana speaking on a stage I was instantaneously impressed by her style, specifically her stiletto shoes. It didn't take much longer for me to be inspired by her wisdom and wit. A burned-out vice president at a national nonprofit at the time, I credit Kishshana with saving me from prematurely ending my career. Her coaching and example as an entrepreneur and mom have helped me navigate my own life redesign and career pivot. \u003ci\u003eBusy is a Four-Letter Word\u003c\/i\u003e will help you recognize the systems, practices, and beliefs that keep you running ragged and provides practical guidance to live a more balanced life on purpose and your own terms. It's a ticket to freedom!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKishshana has been an inspiration to me as an entrepreneur, coach, and friend, offering me the opportunity to watch her live out and lead others through the principles and practices she writes about in\u003ci\u003e Busy is a Four-Letter Word\u003c\/i\u003e. She has given us a gift by assembling the wisdom she has gained in this accessible and authentic Bible for anyone who has grown up believing they would have to work twice as hard to get half as much in life and leadership. The good news Kishshana shares in \u003ci\u003eBusy is a Four-Letter Word\u003c\/i\u003e is a healing balm with applicable lessons and tools for achieving the harmony needed to live purposeful, balanced lives.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMaria Dautruche,\u003c\/b\u003e Founder of Dopwell Group LLC\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eBusy Is a Four-Letter Word\u003c\/i\u003e, Kishshana Palmer does what she does best—cuts right through the noise by bringing us the truth via humor and complete relatability. With her 5-step Rethink Method, Kishshana shows us how to ditch the glorification of busyness and embrace actual self-care, rest, and the power of saying 'no.' It's a loving wake-up call that delivers exactly what we need to overcome 'martyritis' and thrive by doing less. This book will be on my nightstand for years to come.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMallory Erickson,\u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eWhat the Fundraising\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBusy Is a Four-Letter Word\u003c\/i\u003e is a revelation. In her approach to supporting effective, efficient, healthy living and leading, Kishshana manages to bring together the best of many worlds. She brings us nostalgia with pop-culture characters we love, but through a fresh lens of reflection. She gives us personal stories that are vulnerable and authentic, accessible and resonant, approachable and real. She gives us validating research and practical applications that move us past words into action. Throughout this worthwhile read, I was tickled pink, seeing red, feeling in true-blue community and accelerated through a green light to make tangible changes in how I approach my life and work. You will be too.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eAjuah Helton,\u003c\/b\u003e Long Time Education Leader and Woman Who Regularly Does Too Much\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In Kishshana Palmer's captivating book \u003ci\u003eBusy Is a Four-Letter Word\u003c\/i\u003e, I found myself immersed in a world of tangible tools and invaluable insights that have transformed the way I will approach my leadership as a Black woman CEO from now on. Kishshana's writing is not only relatable and witty, but also backed by thorough research, making it an indispensable resource for anyone looking to navigate the challenges of a demanding career while maintaining their sanity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat sets this book apart is Kishshana's unique approach of relating leadership tips to scenes from two iconic sitcoms from the 80s –  A Different World and  The Golden Girls. By drawing parallels between these beloved shows and real-life leadership scenarios, Kishshana injects a sense of familiarity and humor into her advice, making it all the more accessible and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut what truly sets \u003ci\u003eBusy Is a Four-Letter Word\u003c\/i\u003e apart is Kishshana's genius and humanity that shine through every page. It feels as though she is lovingly coaching and pushing leaders to be their best whole-hearted selves, making the journey to success not only manageable but also deeply fulfilling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading this book felt like receiving the best hug I never knew I needed – comforting, reassuring, and empowering all at once. I cannot recommend it highly enough to every leader and leader-in-training out there. Kishshana Palmer's \u003ci\u003eBusy Is a Four-Letter Word\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on your leadership journey.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDr. Angela Glymph,\u003c\/b\u003e CEO of Peer Health Exchange\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988874772709,"sku":"NP9781394243198","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781394243198.jpg?v=1761781871","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/busy-is-a-four-letter-word-isbn-9781394243198","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}