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With professional experience ranging from lemonade stands to corporate management and everything in between, co-authors Pia Bertone-Gross and Matt Rossini share a diverse level of experiences that have equipped them to describe the truly notable personalities of the workplace. Unlike so-called experts, the authors of That Guy tell it like it is and offer ways to “diagnose” and deal with that guy, based on their observations as they have cultivated awareness of themselves and those around them in the workplace. So let the psychologists and social scientists continue their theorizing and postulating, Bertone-Gross and Rossini provide ways to put a name to the face and face to the name—and then to act upon that knowledge.

Pia and Matt do not claim to have any special expertise in dealing with people, other than that which they obtained in the real world. In that regard, they also do not claim to be defect-free themselves. When it comes to their own behaviors, it has actually been a humbling experience to write and illustrate That Guy, often times relating to the characters a little more than they would like to admit.

Steadfastly holding to the belief that humility and honesty are the cornerstones to character development, Pia Bertone-Gross and Matt Rossini continue to grow from their experiences and hope to continue sharing some lighthearted approaches to dealing with “that guy.” Oh, and if you are “that guy” or “that girl,” take a long look in the mirror and say to yourself, “I am that guy/girl,” and then, for heaven’s sake, do something about it!

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A Jewish woman’s unconventional quest to find Jesus in modern Israel With candor and an intimate knowledge of the Land and its people, Bobbie Ann Cole takes you on some intriguing time travel, such as to the ceremonial slaughtering of Passover lambs in the nearby temple as Jesus died on the cross. Her moving and compellingly-written personal story of making Aliyah to Israel with her husband, Butch effectively interweaves Israel’s ancient and modern history with biblical references. She reveals the challenges that have faced Jewish believers from Peter and Paul on down to the present day, including her own. The underlying antagonism of her beloved Israel towards Messianic Jews leaves her sneaking around, keeping her true identity secret. A blend of memoir, travelogue, historical document and investigative journalism, Love Triangles is not about theological principals; it's about love. Discover: • How Jesus used Jewish festivals to underscore His message. • The story of Jesus’ Bar Mitzvah. • Why Jewish atheists may move to Israel but not believer Jews. • Why Judaism rejects Jesus as Messiah.

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Upon the conclusion of a very pivotal business meeting between a consultant and one of the co-authors’ corporate partnership group, the age old question was asked, “What did you think of that guy?” With a prompt response, he stated, “He seems pretty cocksure to me.” A look of utter bewilderment fell on the faces of those remaining in the room. One partner, with a questioning and confused tone, spoke up immediately and stuttered, “Cocksure?” Then, apparently thinking it was a fictional term, followed up by asking, “Is that even a word?” A brief Google session revealed that the word indicates “perfect assurance, sometimes on inadequate grounds; marked by overconfidence or presumptuousness," and that the word is simply an extension of the abbreviated term we use today, cocky. Overwhelmed with laughter and enthusiasm, not only did the group realize that it was an actual word, but that cocksure captured, more precisely than any other word possibly could, the true essence of that guy. Here was a single word that could summarize that guy’s actions and behavior. Cocksure was the perfect fit, almost as good a fit as the stiffly starched dress shirt and designer suit that guy was sporting that afternoon. That interaction, along with many others along the way, sparked the idea to create a book revolving around the concept of attaching a key word to “that guy.” Oh, one key part must be included in this story. The business partners failed to act on this acute assessment of the cocksure individual. That guy ended up taking them for a magnificent ride of chaos and turmoil. So, proper identification is only the beginning. It’s the actions we take to deal with such people in the business world that will determine how that guy impacts our everyday professional careers and personal lives.

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"Pia and Matt have written a brilliant guidebook to help identify the clowns in the circus. Sometimes the best performances are enhanced by popcorn and cotton candy...so scroll up the pages and dig in!” -Pete Janke, Business Consultant and Board Advisor “That Guy is a very funny creation, full of pedantic vocabulary and topped with just the right amount of witty sarcasm. Butbeware, guys, you might see your own reflection somewhere in its pages." - Prof. Michael L. Barretti, Director, Executive Education Sawyer Business School, Suffolk University, Boston “The more I read, the more I liked! You and Matt are incredibly imaginative. How'd you uncover all of these real guys?! I've met every one of them at one time or another, but you've managed to bring them all together - in one virtual place - a sort of That Guy reunion. I loved it. I can hear the folks in the office now: people referring to their coworkers as Quinn or Pierre or Yale - references to their That Guy doppelgängers! The "First Impression" part: spot on. "Lasting Impression": really nails That Guy every time. Convinces me I know these guys (and gals - can't wait for That Girl). My favorite is the * lists. When I got to the end of the book, I realized my face was hurting - from the non-stop smiling! Seriously. The sketches were awesome: Mike's Pinocchio, Xavior's puppy, all of them. But you'll have to explain Ron's lava lamp - that one is over my head (even though I used to have one!).” -Joe Massery, Principal at Berkshire Technology Management

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