The POWER of URGENCY: Playing to Win with PROACTIVE Urgency

by William Keiper, Steve Chandler (Introduction)

As an executive, trusted consultant, mentor or coach, enabling a powerful sense of urgency in the service of others, can be one of your most compelling outcomes. The Power of Urgency is the blueprint by which you can create more impact with all of your clients,customers and constituents.

Have you ever said, "I am really great in a crisis!" You recall rising to the immediate challenge with the best of yourself. Why wait for a crisis to be at the top of your game?

The author describes how to use the amazing strength, creativity and boldness you discover through your reaction to a fight-or-flight situation, and do it proactively when and where you choose.

As a business leader, entrepreneur, consultant, mentor or coach (or anyone ready to change the status quo), learn how to create from the best of yourself by being urgent in pursuing the objectives most important to you.

175 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2016

About the author

William Keiper is an award-winning author of creative nonfiction. He is committed to helping individuals and businesses do things differently as the result of seeing things differently.

He is the author of Untethered Aging, Cyber Crisis – It’s Personal Now; Life Expectancy – It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Game; and The Power of Urgency. He has also published a series of short political essays, Amazon for President; Apple for President and Walmart for President.

His writing and books have received numerous literary awards, including Best Current Events Book 2017 (Cyber Crisis) by the National Indie Excellence Awards committee:

WINNER - NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS - Best Current Events Book 2017 (Cyber Crisis)
WINNER - WORLD BOOK AWARDS - Best Self-Help Book & Best Business Motivational Book 2012 (Life Expectancy)
WINNER - THE USA BEST BOOK AWARDS - Best New Non-Fiction Book 2012 (Life Expectancy)
WINNER - NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS - Best Personal Growth Book 2014 (Life Expectancy)
WINNER - NEW YORK BOOK FESTIVAL - Best eBook (all categories, fiction and non-fiction) 2012 (Life Expectancy)
WINNER - WORLD BOOK AWARDS - Best Current Events Book & Best Political/Social Book 2012 (Apple for President)
WINNER - PARIS BOOK FESTIVAL - Best eBook (all categories, fiction and non-fiction) 2012 (Life Expectancy)
WINNER - BOOK OF THE YEAR [MIND] - LIVING NOW BOOK AWARDS 2012 (Apple for President)
SILVER WINNER - NONFICTION BOOK AWARDS 2017 (Cyber Crisis)
FINALIST - NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS - Best Social Media Book 2017 (Cyber Crisis)
FINALIST - NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDS - Best Non-Fiction e-Book 2017 (Cyber Crisis)
FINALIST - FOREWORD INDIES BOOK AWARDS - Best Self-Help Book 2017 (Cyber Crisis)
FINALIST - NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS - Best Motivational Book (The Power of Urgency) & Best Book on Aging 2014 (Life Expectancy)
FINALIST - NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDS - Best Current Events/Social Change Book 2012 (Apple for President)
FINALIST - THE USA BEST BOOK AWARDS - Best New Non-Fiction eBook (Life Expectancy) & Best Current Events Book 2012 (Apple for President)
FINALIST - THE USA BEST BOOKS AWARDS - Best Business Motivational Book (The Power of Urgency) & Best Current Events Book (Walmart for President) & Best Aging/50+ Book 2013 (Life Expectancy)

Reviews

[Stace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cybercrisis, is a short book by William Keiper that not only highlights the dangers that can occur on the web, whilst using a computer, app, and games console (those that are linked to the internet), but also how people can become so addicted to their phones etc, that they forget about their safety.

William has spent most of his life working in computing, and has a vast knowledge of the potential dangers. Throughout the ten chapters, he has broken down and written in plain English, what he knows could, and often does, happen on the web. From having your personal information stolen when companies are hacked, to what the deep web is, and how it could affect you.

In today’s society most people under a certain age use a computer, tablet, or phone for accessing the internet, with a vast majority using it numerous times daily. Unless you are completely security savvy, you may not realise how vulnerable you really are when it comes to your web usage.

Throughout the first nine chapters, William explains what security flaws occur, and how. The last chapter is all about giving you some useful hints, tips and advice for staying safe online.

Whilst I think that this book is a great idea, and with it only being 90 pages it won’t take long to get through, I did find it somewhat boring. The information was extremely useful, but the tone in how it was written was a bit monotonous, and my mind did start wandering when I should have been reading.

However it contains such valuable information, that I think everyone who uses the internet should give this book a read.

Reviewed by Stacey on www.whisperingstories.com

[Linda Zagon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would like to thank First Global Publishing and the author for a copy of "CYBER CRISIS It's Personal Now" by William Keiper.

The genres of this book are Nonfiction and Self-Help.

I have to admit that I was downright annoyed and angry when I got a call from my credit card company telling me that there was a really good chance that I was hacked. A new card was to be sent the next day. This was not the first time. There was a problem shopping at Target, where many people's credit cards were compromised, including mine.

Kudos to William Keiper for the realistically frightening insight between our real life and online life. The author makes the point that with the click of one's finger, one is in cyberspace. He also wants to make us aware of the "factors and conditions that can put us in Cyber Crisis." Smartphones, tablets, computer,e-mails, and social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,etc can lead to problems. If one's personal information is hacked it is considered a data breach. Collateral damage can be seen in Identity theft, and major sites such as Yahoo being hacked.

The author also describes one's addiction to cell phones and computers. It is typical for a person to look at his cellphone every few minutes. Smart phones also have games and gambling.Often a security code is not used, and certain sites are not safe.

Cybercrimes is a source of tremendous illegal wealth. Selling one's identity and credit card information gets money.

William Keiper mentions all the ways that we can protect and keep our personal information safe. He also lists many sources to check if we question the security. I found this to be an informative and interesting read and would highly recommend it.

[AudioBookReviewer · Rating 4 out of 5]

My original Cyber Crisis audiobook review and many others can be found at Audiobook Reviewer.

We have been naïve too long.  It is time to face the fact that our data is under attack, our personal info is for sale and our identities are being hacked.  We have treated the online world like the real one, and it is not working for us.  We are too trusting and too open to strangers, many who are out to steal from us and others who are not human at all, but mindless robots trolling our data.

Cyber Crisis is less a how-to book than a warning about how we act online.  It asks us to rethink how we present ourselves on the Internet.  In person, we can judge who we meet by instinct and long learned clues about who we trust.  On the Internet, we have few of these opportunities, instead often trusting strangers by a single photograph.  We open ourselves to all kinds of personal and financial risks.

And the risks are great.  We are all aware of identity theft and its headaches, but the consequences of poor choices can have far greater reaches.  Employers regularly check prospective employees online.  Our very livelihoods can be harmed by one poorly posted photo.  Mr Keiper is asking online users to think before they post, question before we trust and look before we leap.

Pamela Almand reads this short book well.  She has a credible tone as she describes the many technical issues involved.   Her voice is easy and pleasant to listen too.

Cyber Crisis presents its case well, with many new ideas for novice and expert alike.  Philosophical issues about our Internet addiction and online gambling are addressed in fresh ways.  The new technologies of infinite connectivity contrast sharply with the slow evolution of human face to face relationships.  It will be some time before we catch up; we’d better take some basic steps to protect ourselves in the meantime.

Audiobook was provided for review by the narrator.

[books are love · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received in exchange for a honest review.

This book was eye opening. So much out there that I didn’t know or I think didn’t want to know. I think like everyone I wanted to be an ostrich and put my head in the sand and not know because than I didn’t have an excuse. An excuse not to be more careful. An excuse to use the internet like it was my own personal toy.

Now I am more aware of things and more shocked. This book will teach alot about what happens when you are hacked. About people’s browsing and web habits-for example on average peopel check their phone 200 times a day or 1500 times a week. They check it to stay connected via messaging, email or the web...Can you imagine? I never realized how ofter someone would check their phone. I didn’t know about the deep web. Knew the dark web but not the deep web. Didn’t realize all the different things hackers did and why? Or even how much money they get for things.

I learned how to protect myself more and how to be more proactive on my computer, smartphone and tablet when it comes to protecting my information. The book was informative and one to learn from. It helps you understand the diferent concepts about the cyber world and how we can help protect ourselves from being too vulnerable. A really informative book that you learn alot from about the web, hackers and how to protect oneself once you are out there and exposing yourself on the internet even if all you do is email...

[Toyin Spades · Rating 4 out of 5]

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When I saw the title of this book, I knew I had to read it. We live in the Information Age and many of us are clueless about how to conduct and protect ourselves on digital platforms.

In this bite size book, William does a fantastic job of educating and equipping readers with an understanding of what constitutes a cyber crisis and how you can mitigate the effect that this risk poses.

From the Yahoo hacking scandal to the Ashley Madison and Walmart fiascos, we need no further proof that our online behaviour needs to be assessed and steps taken to ensure we safely navigate the murky waters of the digital world.

Rating: 4/5

Favourite Quote: "Digital technology is neither inherently safe nor unsafe, good nor bad. The human factor is critical in balancing the incredible utility of our digital devices and access to the resources of the internet against the potential for personal disruption and harm."

[Kasey Cocoa · Rating 4 out of 5]

For some of us it's common sense but others need this information. The book is set up in an easy to read format with solid, researched information. With our near constant online presence and our dependance on digital devices there is an ever increasing need to be cyber-vigilant and to protect our information. Informative and relevant, this book can be a life-changer for many. Take the time to understand the dangers of not protecting yourself and those you love. I received an ARC through the author in exchange for an honest review.

[Jacqueline · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you get just one tip—and I learned many— Cyber Crisis: It’s Personal Now, will be worth the minimal cost of the book. Also, at under a hundred pages, it’s concise and well worth your time.

Keiper hopes that you will be motivated “to accept a higher level of personal responsibility for your digital well-being.” I think he succeeded.

A complete review has been posted on www.underratedreads.com