The Year Without Pants: WordPress.com & the Future of Work

An Amazon.com Best Book of 2013. This behind the scenes story of the 8th most popular website in the U.S., where everyone works from home, no one uses email and dozens of improvements launch to customers every day.

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“Ghost of My Father is a poignant example of the value of positive role models. ”

Amy MackCEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound

“Not only captivating, but also insightful… digs deep into many themes; family dynamics, forgiveness, grace, legacy, hope…”

Jen Moff

“The author’s prose style is compelling, due in part to his interest in classical mythology and modern popular culture… Berkun’s memoir is ideally suited to an audience that’s similarly concerned with the challenges of adulthood and parenthood in the 21st century. their very existence.

Scott’s book is concise, breezy, yet filled with excellent strategies for succeeding when the world — or, at least, your organization—is tilted against you.”

Kirkus Reviews

“When I finished it, I felt more human and less alone.”

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Confessions of a Public Speaker

In this hilarious and highly practical bestseller, Berkun reveals everything you need to know to speak well in front of any audience. It’s a uniquely entertaining and instructional romp through the powerful skills you need to have the influence you want.

Highlights include:

  • Berkun’s hard-won and simple philosophy, culled from years of lectures, teaching courses, and hours of appearances on NPR, MSNBC, and CNBC
  • Practical advice, including how to work a tough room, the science of not boring people, how to survive the attack of the butterflies, and what to do when things go wrong
  • The inside scoop on who earns $30,000 for a one-hour lecture and why
  • The worst — and funniest — disaster stories you’ve ever heard (plus countermoves you can use)

Filled with humorous and illuminating stories of thrilling performances and real-life disasters, Confessions of a Public Speaker is inspirational, devastatingly honest, and a blast to read.

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“A fresh, fun, memorable take on the most crucial thing: what we say. Highly recommended.”

Chris Anderson Wired

“Berkun tells it like it is… you’ll gain insights to take your skills to the next level.”

Tony HsiehCEO Zappos.com

“Loved it! This is a very informative and entertaining look at the art of public speaking.”

Garr ReynoldsAuthor of Presentation Zen

“Packed with Invaluable tips and advice.”

Tom StandageBusiness editor for The Economist

In the updated edition of this critically acclaimed and bestselling book, you’ll learn field-tested philosophies and strategies for defining, leading, and managing projects. Based on his nine years of experience as a program manager for Internet Explorer and lead program manager for Windows and MSN, Berkun explains what it takes to plan and ship a large software or web development project.

Complete with a discussion guide for  reading groups and in-depth exercises to for each chapter, it’s the  book you and your team need within arm’s reach. It will serve you well with your current work and on projects to come.

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