Lodestar - by Jim McCann & George S Everly (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Like the North Star, pointing you in the right direction, Lodestar by Jim McCann and George S. Everly, Jr. PhD, FAPA is your essential guide to learning the key components of success and applying them to your life.

A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR THE BEST OF SELF-HELP

The innate drive to "do better" and to "be better" seems to be hard-wired in most individuals. In fact, the $10 billion self-help industry would seem a compelling testament to that conclusion. It has produced libraries of priceless insight from gurus and everyday folks, celebrities and prodigies, millionaires and poets. There's plenty of advice out there to get you almost anywhere you want to go--and more than enough to get lost in. So, where do you begin?

That's where Jim McCann and George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, FAPA come in. Together, the 1-800-FLOWERS.com founder and the esteemed psychologist have combined the practical with the scientific to explore the most celebrated self-help books and unveil the top reoccurring themes: why they matter, and how they are applied, in one digestible volume. No book like this has ever been written!

The core tenets of building a better life for yourself are covered here through the best thinking of the last hundred years of self-improvement, plus exclusive interviews with people whose success stories bring it all to life.

The endless quest for growth is universal to human nature. You can overcome hardship to thrive and flourish if only you find the right way forward. Lodestar is your shortcut to that elusive path.

Review Quotes

"Throughout my career, I have understood the value of practical wisdom and scientific analysis. The balance struck between timeless principles and exclusive interviews makes Lodestar a uniquely powerful guide to real-world applications for those in pursuit of personal and professional growth."

--Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co.--Kirkus

"Lodestar is like having two friendly guides walk you through the distilled wisdom of the past several decades on how you can live your best life, both personally and professionally. You will gain valuable insight guaranteed. Lodestar feels familiar because so many of its lessons ring so true."

--Andrew Yang, Founder of Forward Party, Presidential Candidate in 2020--Kirkus

"Lodestar is the rare book providing life guidance over career, character, company, and community domains, transporting the reader magically across such perspectives without ever seeming preachy or judgmental. The book is not a script of truisms but a compass that helps you find a path unique to your own goals. It introduces new ideas in a manner that shows insight and appreciation of different strategic contexts and personal priorities. As a result, Jim McCann's own rare empathetic qualities show us how to understand others before we condemn them or worship them. The lessons are clear, but like the varied viewers of any great work of art, they will have different meanings for each reader."

--Professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Lester Crown Professor at Yale School of Management--Kirkus

"As someone who has navigated the complexities of both Wall Street and Washington, I appreciate the clear road map Lodestar offers for achieving success. Jim McCann and George S. Everly, Jr. have crafted a guide that not only draws upon historical wisdom but also incorporates modern insights, including some from my own journey. This book is an invaluable asset for anyone looking to enrich themselves."

--Anthony Scaramucci, Founder and Managing Partner, SkyBridge; Founder and Chairman, SALT--Kirkus

"For as long as I can remember, the presence of Jim McCann in the 1970s on television, his invitational warmth, and his sincerity always transmitted beyond mere business. We 'knew' him! He was a welcoming neighbor and compassionate friend. Amid the nearly five decades, a personal brethrenship has begun between us, and I can affirm the consistency of his rich heart, dedication, and contribution to the wellness of others, which match those from whom I come. He is a consummate discoverer of human nature and ways the 'plenty' can benefit. His journeys and new wisdoms through Lodestar will serve as an essential glossary for life's winning pathways, I am certain. Count me in for the revelations!"

--Ambassador Shabazz, Diplomat, Lecturer, Consultant, Professor, and eldest daughter of Malcolm X--Kirkus

"The authors have gone beyond the ordinary, weaving together the best ideas of the past and presenting them alongside exclusive interviews with those who have turned theory into triumph. Lodestar is not just a book; it is a shortcut to the elusive path of career and individual growth."

--Mark Victor Hansen, Founder and Cocreator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Book Series--Kirkus

About the Author

Jim McCann is an accomplished entrepreneur, who took a single flower shop and turned it into today's billion-dollar omnichannel retailer, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. One of the first brands to embrace new technologies, Jim leads through his visionary approach, bringing products and innovative experiences to customers, allowing them to connect and build more meaningful relationships. A devoted philanthropist, Jim is the Founder and Chairman of Smile Farms Inc., a not-for-profit creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities. He also serves as Chairman of Worth Media Group, which celebrates leaders who positively impact society, and serves on multiple private and not-for-profit boards.

George S. Everly Jr., PhD, ABPP, FAPA is a clinical psychologist and public health scholar. He has held faculty positions at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Everly is the author of more than 10 books including The Johns Hopkins Guide to Psychological First Aid, and A Clinical Guide to the Treatment of the Human Stress Response. He specializes in the study of stress, human resilience, and personal growth in the wake of adversity. He has given invited addresses in over 25 countries on six continents.