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The Legal Wellness Kit (7 Essential Tools to Sue-Proof Your Business)
Chris Keefer’s The Legal Wellness Kit is a practical guide for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to avoid the hidden legal landmines that can wreck their companies. Through the lens of “Preventive Law,” Keefer introduces seven tools—from choosing the right legal entity and writing solid contracts to managing lawsuits and performing due diligence—that help businesspeople protect their ventures before trouble starts. His premise is simple but powerful: just like preventive medicine helps people avoid illness, preventive legal care can stop a business from bleeding money, reputation, or worse. He backs his advice with stories, real-world case studies, and actionable checklists, making the book as much a legal manual as it is a confidence booster.
Keefer’s writing is refreshingly conversational, even funny at times, without skimping on the serious stuff. I’ve read enough business books to know when someone’s blowing smoke. This isn’t that. The author doesn’t waste time with theory for theory’s sake. He rolls up his sleeves and dives into exactly what can go wrong and what to do about it. I especially appreciated the chapters on contracts and employment practices—they were eye-opening. He doesn’t just say “have good contracts”—he shows you why and how, and what happens when you don’t. It felt personal, like someone handing me a flashlight before walking into a dark cave.
A few sections felt a little heavy on background legal explanation—probably necessary, but I found myself skimming a bit when it got too technical. Still, Keefer always pulled it back with a case study or a dose of real talk that brought the ideas home. What really stood out was how he framed the legal side of business not as a necessary evil, but as a hidden superpower. I came away feeling more in control, less reactive, and a little angry that nobody taught this stuff earlier.
The Legal Wellness Kit is for any business owner who’s tired of feeling lost when it comes to legal matters. If you’re an early-stage entrepreneur, this book is a must-read before you sign another contract or bring on a partner. If you’re a more seasoned executive, you’ll find smart reminders and sharper tools. I’d even recommend it to law students wanting to see what real business law looks like on the ground.
Pages: 222 | ASIN : B0DYGDBWFS
Negotiate Like a CEO
Jotham S. Stein not only has brilliant advice on how to be at the top of your game in business and the corporate world, but he also gives insight into how ruthless capitalism can be. Negotiate Like A CEO is a helpful guide for building confidence as you go about your entrepreneurial or employment activities. With the author’s experience, he provides advice to help readers understand what to ask for at work, beat your competitors, the power of your signature, be bold, and understand the art of negotiation.
Stein’s writing style is direct and easy to follow. His advice for business leaders such as executives, founders of organizations, entrepreneurs, and company decision-makers is realistic and blunt. In addition, the author gives a step-by-step breakdown when introducing a new topic to ensure comprehension.
The author uses personal stories to share his ideas and present his concepts. By writing about his encounters, challenges, and wins, Stein connects with his readers on a basic level, showing he has been where they are before. I appreciate the author for addressing people employed by organizations and those who are self-employed. The author balanced the guidance he has for the two groups flawlessly.
In addition to the in-depth discussions on negotiating, Stein includes a section in the book where he tells stories of entrepreneurs and executives. What I loved most about this part was how moving the stories felt. They were told with honesty and without sugar coating the experiences. The conversations were interesting and captivating to follow along with. Each story ended with a lesson for readers to take away with them.
Negotiate Like A CEO: How to Get Ahead with Lessons Learned From Top Entrepreneurs and Executives is an educational book that will give readers a realistic view of what it takes to get ahead in business. With an introduction to new entrepreneurship concepts and learning how executives get to rise to positions of power, readers will come out with more knowledge of how the business world works.
Pages: 294 | ASIN : B09TG125BQ
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