Don't Be An Idiot!

Dear authors, writers and aspiring authors,

We are excited to introduce you to a captivating new book that promises to unlock the secrets of effective leadership, "Don't Be an Idiot: 6 Simple Keys to Grow Your People" by Jonathan Stordy.

In this newsletter, we dive into the author's background, inspiration, and the unique perspective that sets this book apart in the world of leadership literature.

Meet the author ✍🏻:

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your background?

"I am British but born in Rome and have lived for the last 25 years in Madrid. So I would say I feel Anglo-Italian with a couple of Irish grandparents thrown in."

What inspired you to become a writer?

"Having finished my executive career a couple of years ago, I was looking for a way to leave behind some learnings that have helped me. A chance meeting with a friend who had just enjoyed the whole self-publishing process got me researching the whole area, and Publishing Push struck me as a great partner."

How do you approach the writing process?

"As naturally as possible. I wrote a broad structure and thought back to great and poor examples of leadership I had witnessed. Then I put pen to paper."

What authors or books have influenced your writing style?

"I love the power of Hemingway’s books, but I doubt you can tell in my writing!! 😂😂 It is more influenced by all the press that I enjoy reading. Spain’s El País does a great job summarizing each article with a short introductory paragraph."

About the book 📖:

What is it about?

“Don’t Be an Idiot: 6 Simple Keys to Grow Your People” aims to help people create more happiness and therefore productivity at work.

What inspired you to write this particular book?

"Seeing how great leaders made working around them fun, and others could unfortunately have a pretty toxic effect."

What themes or messages are you hoping to convey through this book?

"I hope the reader is persuaded that effective and positive leadership is simple if certain simple habits are followed."

What sets your book apart from others in the same genre?

"It’s written from a real-world general management perspective and not from a more traditional HR or coaching perspective."

Understand the Writing Process ✍🏻:

How long did it take you to write this book?

"4 months."

What was the most challenging part of writing this book?

"Making sure that the learnings are relevant and useful and not just 'war stories.'"

Did you face any writer's block? How did you overcome it?

"Not really. A determination to keep it short and useful helped."

What research did you have to do for this book?

"Just writing down key experiences from my career."

Publishing Experience with Publishing Push

Why did you choose to publish with us?

"A simple process and great people to deal with."

How was your experience with the publishing process?

"A lot of fun."

What advice do you have for aspiring authors looking to get published?

"Think about what you are passionate about, plan your key messages, and enjoy the process."

Future Plans 📚:

Are you planning to write more books in the near future?

"Not at the moment. I am really focused on generating word of mouth for my book so I can deliver some good royalties to Centrepoint, the great charity for the homeless."

Will there be a sequel or a series based on this book?

"Who knows?"

ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY!

Don't miss the chance to explore the world of leadership through the eyes of Jonathan. "Don't Be an Idiot: 6 Simple Keys to Grow Your People" is now available, and it's a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills and create a happier, more productive workplace.

We look forward to sharing more exciting updates with you soon, and maybe, who knows, one day it is going to be YOU featured in our newsletters with your book in your hands!

Warm regards,

Publishing Push