Good morning,

We've just taken delivery of the latest book from Dr. Christian Marcolli calledMore Life, Please!and would love to send you a copy please. 

http://urbanepublications.com/books/more-life-please/

It's an inventive self-help guide relevant for readers who achieve business goals in their daily profession and are keen to introduce the same passion and enthusiasm into their family life. For all business men and women who are also parents - this is a guide to achieving success and wellbeing at home as well as in the workplace. More Life Please! helps you translate your business success to your home!

Since April 2015, parents are now able to choose to switch to the new Shared Parental Leave scheme. Eligible mothers and their partners will be able to take up to 52 weeks of leave in total, to be shared between them either in alternating blocks or taken together.This new legislation effectively allows fathers to step into the shoes of mothers in terms of leave entitlement and arguably sees the introduction of truly flexible working arrangements for parents as they move into an era where they are able to share childcare responsibilities for their young children.

In 2014, 87.7 per cent of families were classified as working families, the highest percentage since comparable records began in 1996. Even with a flexible working arrangement, how can top performers in the business world reproduce the same highs when they come home to their family - even if their day has been exhausting? How can they get more out of all aspects of their life? Dr. Marcolli's latest bookMore Life, Please!provides some meaningful answers.

"True leaders let their passion shine through, and by harnessing it effectively engage others and rally them to be their best. Someone with presence has the essential ability to express themselves clearly and concisely, and the most effective leaders engage and connect with people honestly and instinctively. They have taken the time and effort to understand their own unique history, and have the self-awareness to see how their behaviour impacts others. Presence is an important leadership skill in the business context. But presence is just as important, if not more so, to individuals in their family sphere."

Christian'sP6PROP® model has been designed to help leaders become excellent business champions by harnessing their Passion, Precision, Perception, Peace, Presence and Persistence in order to build stronger, more trusting relationships with key professionals, and more importantly, with family. He gives you the tools necessary to apply the merits of leadership: poise, authority, confidence, perseverance, authenticity and courage.

"For them to feel like valued and trusted partners we will need to be vulnerable at times, especially within our marriages and partnerships, and also with our children. This is especially difficult for those individuals who are high performers and lead teams. They may bring this "leadership" mindset to the family, and have difficulty letting go and being seen as vulnerable. But it is essential to do so as it is providing real life examples of vulnerability and sharing to our children." 

We'd love to send you a copy of this new book for consideration. We can also pass on editorial commissions to Dr. Marcolli and organise interviews. If you'd like more information please get in touch.

Kind regards,

Helen

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Helen Lewis

Director - Literally PR

Ten Top Tips for Teamwork

How to achieve wellbeing success at home as well as at work

Schedule Family Nights and Date Nights

Put it in your agenda, and make sure you show up for it. The same night per week should be chosen for consistency throughout the year. The purpose is to unite the family once per week and discuss issues, make decisions, share stories and values and enjoy each other.

Nurture the Passions of Your Family

Does your daughter love grabbing your camera and taking pictures of her younger siblings? Realise this interest early on and register you both for a joint photography course. If your son loves art, inspire him with books about art and frame the beautiful projects he creates.

Read, Learn and Align

Treat parenting and family as you would any important project and see it as an opportunity to develop, learn and grow. Am I a laissez-faire parent? Does democracy resonate well with us? Read about various parenting methodologies and talk to other parents. Keep a "learning journal" where you list things that you want to try out, or note your experiences with any changes that you have made.

Who is Where?

Putting a family calendar or agenda in place is an essential life skill for a family. This can go from a simple calendar on the fridge to a more complex scheme of shared calendars on smart phones and computers. Each Sunday, align the family on the weekly events. Put some special activities in there to look forward to such as a weekly spaghetti dinner or Friday movie night.

Chore System

Get it right in your home when it comes to systems and be clear on who is responsible for what. When you do your chores with a smile on your face, you are a role model for your children.

Have Your Favourites and Prioritise

Select carefully and ensure that most of your time is spent with people who bring love, peace, joy and happiness to you and your family. Create a list of family members and friends that you want to stay connected to over the long term. In this way, you can ensure that no important relationships fade over the course of time.

Teach Kids to Socialise and Enjoy Adults

No kids the same age at the party you are attending but your kids were still invited? Bring them! This is a great way for them to learn social skills, get involved, build their network outside of their more immature peers and learn how to socialize with adults.

In Times of Stress, Give to Others

Think beyond your own needs and to the needs of others as often as possible. Involve your kids with you to mow the lawn of the older lady next door. Have your son help out coaching a baseball team for kids with special needs. Anything and everything counts.

Admit Your Parental Shortcomings

Admit your mistakes and weaknesses as a parent and allow your kids to let you know what they would wish to see more of. Be a role model in both giving and receiving feedback. If you are not the school bake sale type of mom, admit it openly instead of slaving over the oven resentfully at midnight.

Technology Rules

I am not suggesting you turn all technology off. Choose how and when you use your devices, set some limits, keep track of the time that you spend looking at a screen, and ask yourself if there are other ways that you can connect with the precious people around you. Teach your children early on when it is appropriate to be connected and when it is not.

Ask For What You Need

Assertiveness and vulnerability are a powerful combination! Raising kids can be very, very hard at times. You will need help and the expertise of others at times so don't be shy about reaching out. People are often so willing to help out, especially during times of need. Give and take is what true relationships are based on.