The 2024 Harvey Chute Awards have announced their shortlist for the Business and Enterprise Non-Fiction category, spotlighting outstanding works that explore various aspects of business, including strategy, finance, marketing, and technology. This esteemed accolade is part of the Chanticleer International Book Awards (CIBAs), which aim to recognize the best books offering motivational insights and practical guidance in the business field.
Authors who have made it to the shortlist are now vying for a spot in the semi-finalist round. The finalists will be revealed at the Chanticleer Authors Conference (CAC25), with the grand prize winners being announced at the CIBAs Banquet and Ceremony on April 5, 2025, in Bellingham, WA.
Noteworthy Shortlist Selections
The following authors and their books are contenders for the semi-finalist stage of the 2024 Harvey Chute Awards:
- Ben Peterson – "Engage Your Destiny"
- Brian Lambert PhD – "The AI Lead"
- Ross Brand – "Livestreaming Digital Media Predictions Volume: Top Content Creators Help You Succeed in an Era of Rapid Change"
- Richard Weylman – "100 Proven Ways To Acquire And Keep Clients For Life"
- Matthew Sekol – "ESG Mindset: Business Resilience and Sustainable Growth"
- Roger Spitz – "Disrupt With Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World"
- Jenny Li Fowler – "Organic Social Media: How to Build Flourishing Online Communities"
- Anastasia Karklina Gabriel – "Cultural Intelligence for Marketers: Building an Inclusive Marketing Strategy"
- Zontee Hou – "Data-Driven Personalization: How to Use Consumer Insights to Generate Customer Loyalty"
- Nuala Walsh – "TUNE IN: How to Make Smarter Decisions in a Noisy World"
- Kori Reed – "Men-in-the-Middle Conversations to Gain Momentum with Gender Equity’s Silent Majority"
- Neal Schaffer – "Digital Threads: The Small Business and Entrepreneur Digital First Marketing Playbook"
- Steve Waddell, MBA, PMP – "Valuepreneuers: The New Rules for Building Products, Growing Your Business, and Achieving Your Entrepreneurial Dream"
- Diana Peterson-More – "Courageous Communication: A Return to Civility"
- Melina Palmer – "The Truth About Pricing"
- Celia Soonets – "The Wheel of 8 Fears of Entrepreneurs"
- Nick Barter & Christopher Fleming – "Future Normal: 8 Questions to Create Businesses Your Children Will Be Proud Of"
- Adam Bennett – "Great Change – The Way to Get Big Strategy Done"
- Jacqui Clarke – "Stop Worrying About Money"
In Focus: "The AI Lead" by Brian Lambert PhD
Among the shortlisted titles, "The AI Lead" by Brian Lambert PhD is particularly noteworthy for its deep dive into the impact of artificial intelligence on leadership. Lambert provides a thorough examination of how AI can revolutionize leadership strategies, offering a detailed guide for leaders eager to leverage AI to foster innovation and enhance efficiency within their organizations. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the convergence of technology and leadership.
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As the competition moves forward, we wish all authors the best as they progress to the next stages of judging. The excitement builds as we eagerly await the announcement of the winners at the upcoming Chanticleer Authors Conference.