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Book proposals prepared by Seth Schulman have been purchased by a number of leading houses, including Penguin, Hyperion, St. Martin's, Harvard Business School Press, and Jossey-Bass. Projects Mr. Schulman has been involved with as either a ghostwriter, editor, or book proposal writer include:
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Walking Israel: A Personal Search for the Soul of a Nation
No Man's Land: What to Do When Your Company Is Too Big to Be Small but Too Small to Be Big
- Library Journal Best Business Books of 2007
- 800-CEO-READ 2007 Business Book Award in the category of Entrepreneurship/Small Business
- Strategy+Business named No Man's Land one of the four best entrepreneurial books of the year (2007)
“Financial and tech consultant Tatum’s excellent guide brings fresh insight that will help fast-growing companies navigate the fatal trap of no man’s land, a perilous zone where they have outgrown the habits and practices that fueled their early growth but have not yet adopted new practices and resources to cope with their new situation and challenges. The growth that leads a company into No Man’s Land will not lead a company out of it, warns the author. In the adolescent growth stage that kicks in around the 20-employee mark, companies must return to the fundamental promise they offer customers, shifting from intuitive and undisciplined leadership from the founder and low wages and grueling hours for employees to a more efficient and scalable system. Often, this transition requires a new set of leaders with experience at large companies and a different financial structure. Tatum’s potent guide communicates the key ideas vividly with engaging stories and evocative writing, and will help leaders identify and survive a key phase in a company’s growth.”
—Publisher’s Weekly
The Cost of Bad Behavior: How Incivility Is Damaging Your Business and What to Do About It
“Most Americans have encountered unpleasant or even hostile colleagues and bosses, but incivility is more than just a human resources problem: it also has a financial cost, argue Pearson and Porath, management professors at Thunderbird School of Global Management and the University of Southern California, respectively. The authors identify the range of behaviors that may be perceived as rude (e.g., inappropriate use of cell, texting during meetings, shutting someone out of a network or team) and quantify the costs of lost time and productivity by disgruntled workers making reduced efforts and possibly suffering from weakened commitment, stress or health problems. Citing such companies with positive cultures as Cisco Systems and Starbucks, the authors illustrate how strong leadership nurtures an environment of cooperation and respect. While the data on the prevalence of rudeness in the workplace is disturbing, the authors maintain an optimistic tone and provide credible, useful tips for managers who recognize that valuing people is not only the right thing to do but the key to profit and productivity.”
—Publishers Weekly
Breaking News: A Memoir
“For decades Martin Fletcher has been the gold standard of television war correspondents, and his new book is a real-life, cross-continent adventure story. It’s a great and moving read.”
— Anderson Cooper“A stunning and memorable account of reporting from some of the most dangerous places in the world.”
— Tom Brokaw“Fletcher’s intense tales read more like a thriller than a memoir.”
— Entertainment Weekly (Grade: A-)“A page-turner and a marvelous read.”
— Connie Chung“A sobering but unforgettable account. An eye-opening, deeply felt memoir.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“A journalistic tour de force.”
— Library Journal“Currently NBC news bureau chief in Tel Aviv, Fletcher offers a vivid account of his 30-year career as a war correspondent in the hot spots of the globe. At age 25, Fletcher grew bored with his BBC desk job and grabbed a position as a cameraman with a video news agency. Five days after he arrived in Israel for his second assignment, Egypt and Syria invaded. With no experience under fire, Fletcher found himself dodging bullets on the front lines—and loved it. Over the following decades, wherever there was a conflict—Rhodesia, Somalia, Afghanistan, Kosovo, South Africa, the killing fields of Rwanda, the first and second intifadas—Fletcher covered the scene. While documenting his adventures, Fletcher also gives a riveting portrayal of the suffering around him and of the macho adrenaline junkies who make up his profession. Fletcher has a clear understanding of the ambiguities of his position as a purveyor of misery and death—for one story, he finds a Somali refugee near death and films her until she stops breathing. Fletcher’s engagement with his own family’s suffering in the Holocaust adds complexity to a narrative that is both fast-paced and moving.”
—Publisher’s Weekly
Evolution Rx: A Practical Guide to Harnessing Our Innate Capacity for Health and Healing
Successful Onboarding: Strategies to Unlock Hidden Value Within Your Organization
Mr. Schulman has also researched, authored, edited, and/or co-authored a number of other business documents for corporate and academic organizations, including white papers, Harvard Business School case studies, internal corporate blogs, and presentations. Samples of his work can be found at the following:
- Creating Value: Public Relations and the New Brand Strategy
- One of White Paper Pundit's Top 5 Free White Papers of 2009
- Harvard Business School Case Studies co-authored or researched by Seth Schulman