Some
of you who routinely read my posts already know that I’ve been working on a new
book. The original idea stems back several years ago when I had the idea that
the same self-defense techniques taught to karate students could apply to a
business, or any other type of organization.
The
idea eventually grew into the whole concept of Business Karate, which I
incorporated into this blog and my website. It is a way to combine my interest
in martial arts with the business of protection and the protection of business.
The
book, Workplace Security Essentials,
covers all the basic principles throughout the 14 chapters. For example, one
chapter covers employee threats based on the idea of learning to throw a punch.
A punch is really best for a very close target as compared to a kick that has
more reach. Employees are very close to the most vital assets of an
organization and can often cause the most damage and loss.
Throughout
the book, I used real-life examples, many from my own experience in law
enforcement as well as security management. There are numerous examples, such
as tables, forms and other tools throughout the book to help a reader enhance
their own organization’s security program.
Of
course, it has not been an easy process. In fact, it was very eye opening. I
had always pictured writers working alone over a typewriter in some remote
country home. Instead, I quickly learned that writing was a matter of putting
in a busy day doing all the normal work, then stealing every little block of
time to work on the book. There were also many evenings and weekends, I had to
tell my kids ‘no’ when they wanted to do something fun – taking them to the
park to play basketball or even going for one of their favorite “zombie runs.”
But,
finally, the book is done and just released on Amazon by the publisher, as well
as on the publisher’s site (Elsevier). I got my copies about a week ago and I
have to say that it was thrilling to see and hold the finished product in my
hand!
So
now, in a manner of speaking, it is time to turn a new page. With the book
done, I will be turning to marketing it. Not only that, but I am ready to start
work on more books. I have several ideas, including some fiction novels and
want to get those written in the near future. I will take a more realistic view
of any schedules and deadlines so I don’t miss those valuable family times. I
also plan to spend more time working on this blog again.
Speaking
of turning a new page – if you are looking to turn a new page, may I suggest
turning the pages in my latest book, Workplace
Security Essentials. I’ll make it easy for you – you can order a copy by
just clicking this link: http://www.amazon.com/Workplace-Security-Essentials-Organizations-Environments/dp/0124165575/
Eric Smith, CPP is the leading authority
on organizational self-defense. He has extensive experience in law enforcement
as well as security management. Eric is available for staff education and
security awareness training as well as business coaching to help organizations
provide safe workplaces. To learn more email Eric at businesskarate dot com.
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would like to reprint this post, please contact Eric at Eric at businesskarate dot com.
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