{"product_id":"put-it-in-writing-meira-spivak-9798993352510","title":"Put It in Writing: A Straightforward Guide to Preventing Workplace Misunderstandings and Costly Mistakes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Non-HR HR Book for Leading with Confidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, a book that non-HR professionals want to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiscommunication, wasted time, and messy \"he-said, she-said\" situations cost small businesses and teams thousands of dollars every year. Whether it's a goal that was never tracked, a meeting that led nowhere, or a hiring decision that turned into a nightmare-most problems share the same root cause: They weren't documented in writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this practical, no-fluff guide, Meira Spivak shows employees, managers and leaders how to do the WRITE thing, without talking HR jargon and legalese. She will motivate you to take documentation seriously, with 50+ relatable, real stories that make for a lively, engaging read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- What and what not to put in writing-and when to know if you should\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How to document to protect yourself and your team\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How to hire and fire without worry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How to brainstorm and prepare for meetings effectively\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How to set and reach goals and when to document them\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with real-world examples and actionable tools, Put It in Writing is your playbook for leading with confidence, preventing costly mistakes, and building a stronger business or non-profit. If you're ready to get the results you want, it's time to put everything in writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith more than 20 years of management experience in the for-profit and non-profit sectors and a proven track record as a strategic consultant, Meira Spivak has led transformative workshops for industry giants like Amazon, executive groups like Vistage, numerous professional associations and hundreds of school administrators, delivering actionable insights and lasting impact. She and her family live in the Pacific Northwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Meira Spivak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798993352510\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Results Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.50d","brand":"Meira Spivak","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48454380749055,"sku":"9798993352510","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5b5519ae-8f33-4991-8445-e8aa40328f76.jpg?v=1777305866","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/put-it-in-writing-meira-spivak-9798993352510","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}