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BOOKS AS DECKS. A UNIQUE TYPE OF CARD DECK COLLECTION

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What are Books as Decks. A unique type of card decks?

We all know what a book is. A linear story told page by page. A books' big idea can get lost in all the pages. We've all read books that we think will change our lives, but few do. Why? We move on to the next book. We don't get to put the ideas into action in our lives. That is where Books as Decks play a key role.

Books as Card Decks are structured, interactive sets of ideas, insights, prompts, or exercises, often designed for personal development, coaching, business strategy, or spiritual growth. Each card distills key concepts into bite-sized, actionable pieces, which helps users anchor the big ideas presented in books.

In a digital format, decks are portable, convenient, and interactive, allowing users to revisit and reinforce concepts with regular repetition, which is critical for retaining knowledge.

Who uses Books as Decks. A unique type of card decks?

Books as Card decks are used by a diverse group—professionals, coaches, therapists, educators, and individuals interested in self-improvement and lifelong learning. These are people who what to put a book's ideas into action as daily habits and routines.

Accessing the book as a deck on your phone changes the game by allowing users to engage in small but impactful moments throughout the day.

When people are mobile, they often have spare moments, and digital decks provide a way to make use of those moments, reinforcing the big ideas from books through quick, repeated engagement.

Why use Books as Decks. A unique type of card decks?

Books as Decks are valuable tools for remembering and practicing key concepts. We often forget what we read unless we revisit the ideas, and decks offer a practical way to embed repetition and daily practice into our routines.

As a mobile resource, they are especially valuable because Books as Decks are accessible during the day’s natural pauses—whether it’s during a commute or waiting in line—helping users reinforce knowledge on the go and anchor insights in their daily lives.

Books as Decks is a trend, More and more business books are being turned into decks as publishers, authors and consumers discover the value of a snackable, visual book summary that helps you put the ideas into action. Books as Decks makes sense on so many levels.

How to use Books as Decks. A unique type of card decks?

Books as Card decks are used to create daily habits, remind you of important lessons, and provide step-by-step guidance on personal or professional growth. Having book deck on your phone makes this even more effective, as you can engage with them in brief, frequent intervals throughout the day.

This ability to revisit and reinforce ideas during spare moments ensures that users not only remember what they learn but also put it into practice regularly, making the most of mobile convenience.

BOOKS AS DECKS. A UNIQUE TYPE OF DECK COLLECTION SHOWCASE

Multidimensional Career Card Deck 50 STRATEGIES TO REMAIN ENGAGED & GROWING Are you ready to:
~ Take control of your satisfaction at work?
~ Update how you approach career growth?
~ Enjoy a sustainably satisfying career?

Greater engagement and development are literally in your hands with the Multidimensional Career Card Deck. Whether you're an employee, manager, or talent management professional, you can expand your thinking as you 'play' with countless ways to create the positive and empowering experience of work that everyone wants.

Quality and Efficiency Expert WORKSHOPS STRATEGIES TACTICS QUALITY AND BUSINESS EFFICIENCY FRAMEWORKS Welcome to the Quality and Efficiency Expert Section of our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

Quality in business is not only crucial for providing superior products and services but also for enhancing the bottom line.

Studies show that on average, 20% of a company's annual turnover is wasted on correcting mistakes and redoing tasks.

As business is fundamentally about people, and people can make mistakes, it becomes imperative to address and mitigate these errors effectively.

Our Operational Quality modules are designed to raise awareness among your staff about the significant implications of poor quality.

By emphasising the importance of doing jobs '100% Right First Time,' we provide the tools and knowledge necessary to reduce errors and increase efficiency.

This proactive approach helps in minimising waste, saving valuable resources, and ultimately boosting the overall profitability of your organisation.

The modules in our Quality and Business Efficiency section offer some of the most effective tools and techniques proven to improve operational quality and streamline business processes.

From Lean methodologies to Six Sigma principles, each card is crafted to deliver actionable insights and practical strategies that can be implemented immediately.

Equip your team with the skills to enhance operational quality and business efficiency.

Our card decks are designed to foster a culture of excellence, where high standards are consistently met, and continuous improvement is a shared objective.

By integrating these practices into your daily operations, you can ensure that your business not only meets but exceeds industry benchmarks for quality and efficiency.

A Practical MBA In Your Pocket.

Business Expert WORKSHOPS STRATEGIES TACTICS AND BUSINESS FRAMEWORKS Welcome to the Business Expert Section of our CARD DECKS.

This section encompasses some of the most crucial, general business skills that are not addressed in our specific modules.

Derived from our comprehensive research, these skills are identified as essential for business owners, managers, and key stakeholders to thrive in today's dynamic environment.

Our curated workshop topics and tactics include the Balanced Scorecard, a strategic planning and management system; Cognitive Bias, understanding and mitigating unconscious errors in decision-making; and Digital Transformation Strategy, the roadmap to integrating digital technology into all business areas.

We also tackle the art of Decision Making, managing Dissatisfied Customers, and the role of Empathy in Business, which fosters better relationships and outcomes.

The section emphasises the importance of an Ethics Check to maintain integrity, making strong First Impressions, and the balance between Hard Skills and Soft Skills.
With the increasing relevance of professional networking, we cover LinkedIn strategies.

We also focus on effective Onboarding Employees and overcoming psychological barriers such as Imposter Syndrome.
Innovative topics like Prompt Engineering and its practical application, Self-Discipline, and Skill Stacking are also included to enhance personal and professional growth.

Storytelling in Business and Stress Management offer insights into maintaining mental well-being and effective communication.

Additionally, we explore the Peter Principle, Wardley Map Creation, and Wardley Mapping to understand organisational dynamics and strategic planning.

Each card is designed to provide actionable insights and practical advice, ensuring you are equipped with the skills necessary for success in the 21st-century business landscape.

A Practical MBA In Your Pocket.

Breakout and Role Play Expert WORKSHOPS STRATEGIES TACTICS INNOVATIVE FRAMEWORKS BREAKOUT SESSIONS AND ROLE PLAY Welcome to the Breakout and Role Play Expert Section of our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

Research consistently shows that people gain skills more quickly and effectively by actively doing rather than passively listening or reading.

Our breakout and role play sessions are specifically designed to immerse trainees in practical, hands-on experiences, ensuring they acquire the tools and skills necessary for success in a dynamic business environment.

This section covers a wide range of business areas, from sales and leadership to communication, research, and brainstorming techniques.

By engaging in realistic scenarios and interactive exercises, trainees can develop and refine their abilities in real-time, gaining invaluable insights and practical know-how that can be immediately applied in the workplace.

Our approach emphasises experiential learning, where participants actively participate in simulations that mirror real-world challenges.

These sessions foster critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration, equipping trainees with the confidence and competence needed to excel in their respective roles.

Whether you are looking to enhance your sales strategies, improve leadership capabilities, or boost communication skills, our Breakout and Role Play Sessions provide a comprehensive, immersive learning experience.

Additionally, our card decks facilitate microlearning during meetings, offering concise, targeted learning moments that can be seamlessly integrated into your team's regular interactions making it easy to incorporate skill-building exercises into any meeting agenda.

Empower yourself and your team with the practical skills required to thrive in today’s fast-paced business landscape.

A Practical MBA In Your Pocket.

Celestial Spirits of the Earth Discover the Wisdom of Gaia's Rare Wonders Embark on a journey with Celestial Spirits of the Earth, an oracle card deck that honors the extraordinary creatures, phenomena, and treasures of Gaia. From elusive animals to rare weather moments, every card honors Earth’s most mysterious beings. Let their guidance awaken your spirit, deepen your connection to nature, and inspire your growth as you walk the sacred path of Gaia’s unfolding story. May these cards inspire you to care ever more deeply for our planet, to tread lightly, and to honor all living beings. May they help you to better understand yourself and your journey here on this planet. May they remind you to notice the beauty and lessons everywhere in nature, to take action with love, and to embrace the unique light only you can bring to the world.

Shitty First Draft Smart Authors Start Somewhere! Writing a book isn’t always easy – we all start with big dreams, but along the way, it’s easy to get sidetracked by doubt, distractions, or simply lose momentum. That’s where the Shitty First Draft deck comes in. Whether you’re just getting started, or deep into the writing process, these cards are here to help you keep going, especially when things get tough.

This deck gives you an insight into the Smart Author System’s Scheduling and Scribing principle, and is designed to give you bite-sized strategies to keep you on track. Each card offers a quick and actionable tip you can implement in just 15-30 minutes, helping you move forward as you work toward completing your book.

The cards are divided into four suits, each focusing on a key area of the writing journey:

Time – Practical strategies to help you manage your time, make writing a priority, and get those words down consistently.

Focus – Tips to help you stay on track, block out distractions, and build habits that keep you moving toward your goals.

Motivation – Ideas to reignite your passion, overcome writer’s block, and maintain your momentum throughout the writing process.

Boost – Confidence-boosting tips for those moments when self-doubt creeps in, helping you embrace your voice and push past the inner critic.

HOW TO USE THIS DECK

This deck is designed to be your go-to tool whenever you need a little push or fresh inspiration. Here’s how you can make the most of it:

Pick a Card a Day: Whether you need help managing time, staying focused, or finding motivation, commit to one action each day to keep your writing momentum going.

Go With Your Gut: Feeling stuck? Pick a card at random and trust that it’s exactly what you need to move forward in that moment.

Keep Moving: Each card is a small but powerful step toward finishing your book. Focus on progress, not perfection – even a little action can make a big difference.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

If you’re looking for more support with your writing or book marketing journey, head over to www.librotas.com/resources for free guides, workbooks, and tips to help you stay inspired and on track.

At Librotas, we’re passionate about helping you confidently step into your role as an author and make an impact through your book. This is the first in a series of Book Mentor in Your Pocket decks, designed to support you on every step of your writing, publishing, and promotion journey.

ABOUT THE CREATOR

Karen Williams, The Book Mentor at Librotas®, has helped hundreds of business authors turn their expertise into impactful books. With 10 books of her own and over a decade of experience coaching clients, Karen knows what it takes to turn a rough first draft into a business-building bestseller. Through her Smart Author System, she helps authors navigate every stage of the process – from the initial idea to the final book launch.

YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS

This is our first deck – and just like any first draft, it’s a starting point. Your feedback will help us refine and improve future versions, just like revising a book. We’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas! Please send them to karen@librotas.com – your input will help us make this deck (and the ones to come) even better.

A note on the design: You might notice the edgy, bold look of the deck cover, contrasting with the calmer design of the cards inside. This reflects the dual nature of the writing journey – sometimes it’s messy and full of crossed-out ideas, and other times, it’s about finding focus, clarity, and calm. Both are part of the process, and this deck is here to guide you through it all.

This deck is copyright protected.
Copyright © Karen Williams 2024
All rights reserved. No parts of this deck may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the written permission of the author.

Return to Mindfulness Eight skills to live, love, and lead from a place of clarity and connection Life is messy. And it’s beautiful. The Return deck offers a mindful lens for everyday life, to find beauty even in the messiness. You can draw cards to gain clarity about what’s happening and what’s important in the middle of a challenging day. You can also practice with the cards when life is good—to deepen your connection with all of life in that moment and make meaningful choices that benefit you, your loved ones, and the world.

Like a mindful friend, these cards are designed to be there for you when you need them.

Practice and play with the mindfulness cards to:

1. Start your day intentionally
2. Find clarity about a situation or relationship
3. Make choices that are personally and collectively fulfilling
4. Share a meaningful experience with a loved one
5. Return to your present moment experience, possibilities, and creative insight

These cards are a work of love combining many hours of meditation, contemplative discussions, research, and a human centered approach to address the question:

What would help meditators integrate mindfulness into their everyday life?

The answers, we discovered, are relevant to everyone—whether you’ve been meditating for years or you’re not interested in meditation. Here’s the thing. Our minds enable us to see clearly, connect deeply, and find creative solutions. The same mind can also cloud our thinking, create divisiveness, and cause harm to ourselves and others.

While we may not have control over our circumstances, we can systematically and playfully strengthen habits of the mind that enable us to return to our innate capacity to know, feel, love, and connect with what’s important while staying open to possibilities.

More specifically, there are eight habits of the mind that empower us to be mindful in the real world:
1. Awareness
2. Compassion
3. Curiosity
4. Energy
5. Appreciative Joy
6. Inner Calm
7. Focus
8. Equanimity

Yup, based on the original mindfulness teachings and modern science, we can strengthen these eight habits that disrupt our default tendencies to rush and react and be mindful. This deck was designed to help you do that!

ABOUT THE CREATORS
Each card in this deck has been lovingly created by Dr. Shalini Bahl and Max Alaghband to meet you wherever you are on your journey.

Dr. Bahl brings her lifelong commitment to mindfulness backed by her trainings, award-winning research, and experience of teaching thousands of people around the world.

Max Alaghband brings his training and expertise in yoga and human-centered design, which informed the development, testing, and trying of this product.

Most importantly, we brought our full selves to the project and hope that everyone benefits from these cards as much as we did in the process of creation and continue to do so as a part of our daily practice.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We'd like to acknowledge the mindful energy and creative contributions of the following team members.

Dr. Ankrish Milne ~ Creative OG Team Member
Laureen Andalib ~ Our talented designer for the cards
Jason Garvale ~ Mindful designer of the icons

HOW TO USE THE RETURN DECK

There are many ways to engage with this deck on your own, with a partner, or with a group:

1. Go through the entire deck, picking one card each day and using it as a reminder to practice and play throughout your day, and/or

2. Pick a card from a mindful habit you feel you need most in that moment and let it guide you to return to your place of inner knowing, and/or

3. Pick a random card and trust that that's the mindful habit you most need in that moment to see clearly and act intentionally

If you like, take the free mindfulness assessment to reflect on which mindful habits need your loving attention and which habits you're already strong in: https://knowyourmind.training/take-the-mindfulness-quiz/

Personal Evolution Cards Helping Others, Just Like You, Align With Their Authentic Self Looking to simplify personal development?

Take a short trip down your individual path of evolution.

Heather M. Burt combines her experience as a perpetual seeker with her background in military service to bring a unique perspective on navigating life.

Personal Evolution provides the four essential elements of Awareness, Forgiveness, Vision, and Surrender—not as another tool to be added to your toolbox (and maybe put on the shelf), rather as a different approach to life. The more you practice using these foundational guideposts, the better equipped you will be to shed light on your blind spots.

When you adopt an evolutionary mindset, the way you relate to life changes. It’s no longer about getting it “right.” Instead, life becomes a continual opportunity for growth, creating space to experience the greatest version of yourself.

Marketing Expert Workshops Strategies Tactics and Marketing Frameworks Welcome to the Marketing Expert section of our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

Marketing has always been a cornerstone of business success and its importance has only grown with the technological and digital revolutions of the 21st century.
The advent of search engines, video content, and the recent inclusion of

Artificial Intelligence (AI) have profoundly transformed the marketing landscape, setting new standards and creating new opportunities.

Our goal in creating this section was to equip you with the comprehensive tools and knowledge necessary to effectively market your business in today's dynamic environment.

This section features 57 card workshop modules, including nine dedicated to AI, making it one of the most extensive collections of marketing tools, tactics and frameworks available.

Each card is meticulously designed to offer practical insights and strategies, covering a wide range of topics from traditional marketing principles to the latest digital and AI-driven techniques.

Whether you're looking to enhance your SEO, leverage video marketing, tell stories or harness the power of AI for personalised customer engagement, our card decks provide the essential guidance you need.

Stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge marketing strategies and ensure your business stands out in a crowded marketplace.

Our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS offer a structured yet flexible approach to mastering marketing, empowering you to drive growth and achieve your business objectives with confidence and precision.

As an added bonus, we have included 41 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to help you measure and track your success effectively.

A Practical MBA In Your Pocket.

MINDFUL INTELLIGENCE Cartoon Practice Cards Evolve with Mindful Cartoon Practice Cards Mindful Intelligence Cards are based on the book Mindful Intelligence: and the Making of You, by Tracy Rowan.

Mindful Intelligence books and cards help people apply mindfulness practice to everyday life moments, through attitudes (blue cards), awareness (purple), and action/reactions (blue-green). Trump cards affect the overall impression of the reading.

When on the go, travelling, or in airplane mode, your decks are there with you on your phone to consult about Relationships and Self-Awareness as you develop the habit of applying Mindful practice to all aspects of life.

There are three Mindful Intelligence Card Decks that complement each other. Combine them for more complex readings:

Mindful Intelligence Self-Practice Cards,
Mindful Intelligence Relationship Cards, and
Mindful Intelligence Cartoon Practice Cards.

Use the cards with the book (available at Amazon or your local bookstore), use decks on their own, or use more than one deck in a reading, in the Deckible app.

Each deck is arranged by 52 topics that can be looked up in the book for further information, where topics are listed alphabetically. The Self-Practice and Relationship cards have a reflection for each topic plus 8 trump cards, and the cartoon deck has a cartoon for each topic, and 15 practice cards.

Think of a question…
Choose a layout…
Select cards that draw your attention.

Try the different card layouts:
-Free form
-Past Present Future
-Problem Solving
-The Split Decision
-Yes No
-Mind Body Spirit
-Suit draw (attitude, awareness, action/reaction, trump)

In addition to the reading, you could...
--Practice developing intuition: Gaze at the cartoons, or the scene in trump cards, and set the meditation timer in the deckible app. See what thoughts and images come to your mind as you practice slow deep breathing.
--Use the 15 practice cards (in the Cartoon Practice Cards Deck), to learn how to be "mindful on the move," and train your brain to go beyond repetitive thinking, to focus with more intention. Try different practices while on a walk, or while moving through your day. Through neuroplasticity, the brain can change to more easily focus on what you want (instead of what you don't want).

Leadership Expert Success Through People Development - Workshops Strategies Tactics and Frameworks Welcome to the Leadership Expert section of our Essential Business Skills CARD DECKS.

This section encapsulates essential management and leadership development modules, that have consistently proven effective in real-world applications.

We have distilled these principles into practical, easy-to-apply tools, providing leaders with a diverse toolkit to choose from.

Our aim is to enable successful individuals to seamlessly transition into successful leaders upon promotion—an area where many organisations face significant challenges.

By focusing on critical leadership skills, our card decks help bridge this gap, ensuring that rising leaders are well-equipped to handle their new responsibilities effectively.

This section also incorporates models based on the latest research in Emotional Intelligence, emphasising the importance of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills in leadership.

Additionally, we feature our proprietary Empathic Leadership™ module, which combines empathy with strategic thinking to foster a supportive and productive work environment.

Whether you are an emerging leader looking to develop your skills, or an experienced manager seeking to refine your approach, our Leadership Section offers comprehensive insights and actionable strategies.

These tools are designed to enhance your leadership capabilities, enabling you to inspire and guide your team toward achieving organisational goals.

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as a leader in the 21st century business landscape.

Our CARD DECKS provide a structured yet flexible approach to leadership development, ensuring you are prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

A Practical MBA In Your Pocket.

Heal for Real MAKE FORGIVENESS YOUR NEW F WORD From Shannon Moroney, therapist, restorative justice advocate, trauma survivor, and the bestselling author of Through the Glass and Out of the Shadows, comes a deck of 52 quotations about forgiveness to stimulate your heart and mind as you explore how forgiveness can transform and advance your healing journey, and your everyday life. Use these cards on their own, or as a companion tool to Shannon's latest publication, Heal for Real: A guided journal to forgiving others—and yourself (Page Two Books, 2022).

Sacred Spark Studio presents a Gallery Viewing Sacred Spark Studio is the home of my art. I work in many ways to produce art that resonates with many different people. This collection is intended to give you a moment to enjoy my art each week. Pull a card each week and you will have a gallery at your fingertips for a full year. Here you can shuffle cards and pick one to journal, contemplate, read my memory and description of the painting to give you an understanding of how the piece was produced. I work with my own designs, in acrylic, watercolor or collage. I use digital details, or create them from scratch, no AI involved. All work can be purchased in larger formats, on different substrates and enjoyed in your hOMe to spark the environment with a new energy. Contact me Sindawoodart@gmail.com for more information and a conversation. These pieces represent my many different genres ~~abstract, floral, gel prints, sumi art, and many more. Welcome to my Virtual Gallery, Sacred Spark Studio.