Still Standing What it Takes to Thrive and Innovate in a Messy World book

Still Standing:

What it takes to Thrive and Innovate in a Messy World

Unlock the Secrets
of business resilience in this indispensable survival guide.

IN A WORLD OF DISRUPTION AND UNCERTAINTY, STILL STANDING: WHAT IT TAKES TO THRIVE AND INNOVATE IN A MESSY WORLD BY CHERRY ROSE TAN emerges as a beacon of resilience, offering the essential strategies for navigating the pressures of building and leading our organizations into the future.

Drawing on her vast experience as a veteran entrepreneur, speaker, and advisor, #REALTALK founder Cherry Rose Tan provides a roadmap for cultivating the mindset, heartset, and skillset necessary for enduring success. Her impact on the mental health movement within the tech industry has been nothing short of revolutionary, helping leaders come to grips with the real stress and pressures associated with their daily work.

About The Book

Still Standing What it Takes to Thrive and Innovate in a Messy World book

You'll

Learn

YOU'LL LEARN - Open Book-min

In the book, You'll Learn How to:

  • Cultivate a resilient workplace culture that embraces change and innovation, battle-tested with 40,000 leaders across 27 verticals
  • Master tough conversations, learning how to effectively communicate  with yourself, your team, and key stakeholders to execute in difficult environments
  • Empower yourself and your team with actionable strategies, combining  leadership wisdom and practical tools drawn from the crucible of real-world entrepreneurship

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Praise
for the Book

“A CLEAR, CLARION CALL FOR HIGH PERFORMERS TO FOCUS ON THE RESILIENT, POWERFUL SKILLS THAT MATTER.

It's time to open the door to connection, care, and humanity."

—SETH GODIN,
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LINCHPIN AND THE DIP

“ “The performance of a founder hinges on their ability to resp

"The performance of every business leader hinges on their ability to respond quickly and clearly. Still Standing gives leaders the ability to adapt by using their most underutilized asset: tough conversations."

—DAN MARTELL,

WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BUY BACK YOUR TIME

“ “The performance of a founder hinges on their ability to resp

Still Standing is needed at a time when business leaders, especially founders, are navigating tough times. Being a founder is a rollercoaster ride, and in the most difficult times, there are few resources available. This book is genuine, uplifting, but most of all, empowering to those who need more real talk in their lives.”

—BEDY YANG,

MANAGING PARTNER AT 500 GLOBAL

“ “The performance of a founder hinges on their ability to resp

"Still Standing was written with entrepreneurs and leaders in mind. A practical resource, this book gives leaders the tools to thrive and to lean into the tough conversations that unlock our greatness."

—Giovanni Marsico,

three-time Emmy-winning producer and Founder and CEO at Archangel

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"This book is an important contribution to our innovation ecosystem. Cherry Rose gives business leaders the actionable frameworks to build their resilience, so they can thrive in the workplace for years to come."

—Brice Scheschuk,

Managing Partner at Globalive Capital and Co-Founder & CFO of WIND Mobile

“ “The performance of a founder hinges on their ability to resp

"Having spent over 20 years as an entrepreneur, operator, and now VC, I can attest to the critical importance of workplace mental health, and yet how often this is overlooked or brushed aside. Still Standing is an honest and compassionate look at the conversations founders and leaders need to have today to ensure long-term health and vitality."

—Janet Bannister,

Founder & Managing Partner, Staircase Ventures

“ “The performance of a founder hinges on their ability to resp

“Managing trauma and its impact on decision-making is increasingly the issue of our time. We have more tools available than ever before, yet the need has never been greater. Still Standing is a thoughtful dive into leadership mental health… a must-read for all aspiring entrepreneurs.”

—Bruce Croxon,

Managing Partner at Round13 Capital and Co-Founder & CEO at Lavalife

What's

Inside

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STRATEGIC FRAMEWORKS

This book opens with key frameworks, and research on the mindset, heartset, and skillset needed to thrive and innovate. Battle-tested with 40,000 leaders, these insights are drawn from experiences working with tech founders and corporate clients.

PRACTICAL EXERCISES

Every chapter includes weekly exercises to implement with your internal and external stakeholders. Each hands-on exercise will empower you as a leader of leaders, as you work with your team, your organization, and your clients to navigate uncertain times.

BEST PRACTICES

This book ends with world-class practices that are needed to supercharge the lessons in this book. It includes tips and tricks on navigating current forces affecting the workplace, including change fatigue, quiet quitting, diversity & inclusion, and more.

Book Experiences
Available

TO LEADERS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND ORGANIZATIONS

01. Keynote Packages

Enhance your book purchase by pairing your book purchase with a live Keynote Experience™ (in-person or virtual) to bring these insights and strategies to life.

02. Meet and Greets

Unlock an in-person Meet and Greet with every keynote, where Cherry Rose can sign books and/or take photos with attendees to surprise and delight.

03. Book Sponsorships

Create an exceptional branding opportunity for your event sponsor, where attendees receive a signed copy of Still Standing to commemorate the event.

Meet Cherry Rose

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About
Cherry

Rose

AS A FIFTH-GENERATION ENTREPRENEUR, ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS IN MY BLOOD.

Cherry Rose Tan is the Entrepreneur in Residence at the Schulich School of Business, based in Canada's third largest university, where she advises an ecosystem of 250 startups and 3,000 members. She leads Advisory and Fundraising services, where Schulich founders have raised $60M in four years, while teaching three MBA courses on Entrepreneurship.

CHERRY
ROSE

(AKA “DOUBLE RED”)
Tech Founder, Venture
Capitalist, Global
Changemaker

With nearly two decades of experience in Tech, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, she has a reputation as the First Mover in several industries. Tan served as Pre-Seed Investor of Paycase Financial, a Canadian blockchain pioneer that provides infrastructure to global markets. She was also a General Partner at Renew Venture Capital, an early-stage firm focused on impact and underrepresented founders.

Her previous company #REALTALK, the mental health movement for the tech industry, is known for being North America’s first and largest platform on Entrepreneurial Mental Health. Specializing in working with C-Suite leaders, Tan grew the movement to 40,000 leaders and 70 national champions in four years, with a synonymous Top 14 Business podcast on iTunes as well.

As an Innovation & Mental Health Speaker, she works with clients to ensure that leaders build the future of their organization, without burning out along the way. Her companies have been featured on Forbes, Inc., The Globe and Mail, CBC, Nasdaq, Reuters, and Insider for being disrupters in their industries. She also sits on the boards for Wellspring and the Canadian Mental Health Association.

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