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Scaling up is something most founders aspire to, especially once the tricky start-up phase has been navigated. It can increase your reach and future proof your business. But how do you scale ? And how does it differ from flipping for a quick profit or slower organic growth? Les McKeown advises industry leaders on how to achieve scalable, sustainable growth. In Do Scale, he draws from his decades of experience to provide a clear understanding of what's involved, and the strategies needed to take your business (or not-for-profit) to the next level. You'll find out: What it means to scale and if now is the right time; Why founders need to get out of their own way; How to develop winning teams; Your secret weapon for decision making. With practical advice and clear guidance, Do Scale is an essential manual for anyone looking to grow a successful and sustainable organisation and turn it into something truly remarkable.

Machines are designed to run constantly; people aren't. Our coping mechanisms are meditation apps, weekend breaks and annual holidays, but things soon revert. To prosper, we need a more sustainable approach - an ability to pause. Do Pause looks at the importance of this subtle yet powerful idea to communication, creativity, relationships - as well as our wellbeing and sanity. With practical tools to help you create new habits or make more significant lifestyle choices, you'll discover ways to: Reset and regenerate; Deepen your thinking and experiences; Take back control of your time; Reconnect with other people - and yourself. From taking a breath to taking a sabbatical, a pause can be many things. And the good news is, even just a small pause every now and again can make a real and lasting difference.

How do you capture the intense flavour of freshly picked seasonal produce to enjoy all year round? Combining their experience as cooks, caterers, foragers and farmers, three friends bring you the essential guide to preserving. With techniques and recipes handed-down through the generations and deliciously inventive recipes from their own kitchens, you ll soon learn: -Basic principles and methods of preserving -Equipment and ingredients you need to get started -Best preserving agents to use: sugar, vinegar, alcohol, oil and salt -Over 80 stunning recipes from Green Tomato Chutney to Strawberry Gin Fizz. Let the slow art of preserving become your new favourite pastime and delight in having nature s most vibrant flavours and colours in your kitchen.

Real-world leadership is very different from all that the media would have us believe. Forget the dashing swashbuckler - effective leadership is typically understated. It s the myriad small things that make the big things possible. In Do Lead, Les McKeown demolishes the myths that have paralysed leadership in our modern era, then provides new, relevant tools for the job. You ll discover that we can all lead. And what s more, we should. Because effective leadership is goal- not people-oriented. It s about the person with the right skills putting themselves forward. Find out: -The mindset required -The basic leadership toolkit -Techniques for dealing with the (inevitable) failures -How to get started Whether you are new to the game or reigniting a dormant passion, start leading from where you are, right now, and make a difference. You can lead. Yes, you.

Do Listen is about rediscovering the lost art of listening.

Do Work You Love. Sounds simple, doesn t it? But the reality can be quite different. Whether you're just starting out or simply ready to head in a new direction, you're going to need some help turning your natural skills into success-seeking missiles of radness. On hand is Gavin Strange, a creative working by night under the name of JamFactory and, by day, at Aardman Animations the Academy Award-winning studio behind Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep. With advice, encouragement and a reminder that life s too short to not pursue your passion, whatever your age or position from school leaver or graduate just starting out to CEO ready to head in a new direction, Do Fly will inspire you to: -Change your perspective and revamp your mindset -Develop creative side projects -Stay optimistic and resilient -Discover skills and passions you never knew you had! Do Fly is your all-in-one guide, ticket and passport to a new destination. Are you ready for take off?

This book is about disruption. About doing things differently. About having ideas that will change the world. That will at least change your world. It s also about delivering those ideas. Do Disrupt is an interactive workbook that will help you create or refine your business idea and take it from concept to market. It will encourage you to define your customer, identify the competition... and then outsmart them. You ll also find out why you need a chat with your Nan and a tape measure. Newly updated for 2017, this expanded edition features a new introduction, a brand new chapter on how to create positive change from within a larger organisation, fresh insight on global trends driving disruption, how to generate ideas, boost creativity and define your purpose. If you're starting a new business or you're the rebel inside, it's not enough to shake things gently. It's about thinking big. Being innovative. Making a difference.

Today´s world wants to know you and the real story behind why you do what you do. Whether you have a product to sell, a company mission to share or an audience to entertain, people are far more likely to engage and connect if you deliver a well-crafted story with an emotional core. Bobette Buster is a story consultant to major studios including Pixar, Disney and Sony Animation. In Do Story she teaches the art of telling powerful and engaging stories. With profiles of activists, leaders and visionaries, she shares a variety of styles and subjects to demonstrate her Ten Principles of Storytelling. Find out -How to source, structure and shape your story -The power of the 'gleaming detail' -Why an emotional connection is key. Newly updated and expanded with two new chapters, beautiful artwork by Millie Marotta and plenty of practical tips and exercises, you will discover how to take your own storytelling from good...to great. So, what s your story?

There is an informality to eating outdoors. We feel at ease and when it comes to food, we veer towards honest, simple meals big on flavour and prepared with love. An epic view or sunset takes centre stage. Do Wild Baking is the new book from Tom Herbert, a fifth generation baker and bestselling author. Most at home cooking outdoors over an open fire for family and friends, he now shares his favourite recipes and gives plenty of tips and advice on how to create effortless, tasty meals outside the kitchen. From beaches to forests, on a mountainside or simply in your local park, recipes include: -Dutch oven bonfire casseroles -Dangerous sourdough doughnuts -Cheddar and craft beer campfire fondue -Hole-in-the-ground popcorn -BBQ'd banana and dark chocolate loaf cake With an emphasis on big flavours, locally sourced or foraged ingredients, simple methods and basic equipment, Do Wild Baking will encourage you to get outdoors*, get your hands dirty, have fun and, above all, make memories that last. *Option to cook indoors if it's raining

How do you grow your business when you don't have a marketing budget? How do you stand out in a busy world? And what if the answer is right in front of you? For me, the newsletter is the most important tool I have in building a global denim brand. Second only to the sewing machine. So writes entrepreneur David Hieatt who has based his entire marketing strategy around a simple email newsletter. And it's worked. The company has grown into a creative global jeans business with a fiercely loyal community. Now, David shares his insight, strategy and methodology so you can do the same. In Do Open you will discover: Why giving is your secret to success How to get people's attention when time is your biggest competitor Why creating beats sharing How a small team can win. Build community. Build your brand. Build long-term growth. Discover why the humble newsletter is pure and utter gold.

When you get the right balance in life you can do amazing things: create, perform, lead a team, build a great company, raise a family. But so often the scales tip and we feel overwhelmed and stressed. Michael Townsend Williams, an adman turned yoga teacher and mindfulness coach, is an advocate of welldoing leading a busy and productive life, but not at the expense of our health and wellbeing. And key to this? Our breath. The crucial link between mind and body, our breath reflects what we re dealing with at any given moment. It tells us when we re out of our depth. With simple breathing exercises and elements from yoga, meditation and mindfulness, Do Breathe will help you to: -Reduce stress and increase productivity -Improve focus and work flow -Cultivate new good habits and drop the bad -Build courage and resilience. Why not breathe yourself better?

The most important brands in the world make us feel something. They do that because they have something they want to change. And as customers, we want to be part of that change. These companies have a reason to exist over and above making a profit: They have a Purpose. Yes, we love the product they make. But the thing we love most about them is the change they are making. Purpose is an incredibly powerful thing. It provides the strength to fight the impossible. It tells your story, it builds your teams and it defines your culture. In Do Purpose, David Hieatt offers insights on how to build one of these purpose-driven companies. You know, those rare brands we all fall in love with. The crazy ones that don t just make something, but change something as well.

Whether it's your first, second or fifth baby, most of us approach childbirth with some trepidation. Yet this life-changing event can and should be a positive one. Caroline Flint is a practising midwife and one of the most inspirational figures in the world of childbirth. Over the years she has helped hundreds of women give birth comfortably and confidently. And now she will help you. You can find out how to: make preparations if you choose to have your baby at home; help labour progress smoothly; make a hospital birth more homely and enjoy the first hours, days and weeks with your newborn. Having a baby is one of life's most exciting adventures. So embrace it.