The nonfiction books I've co-authored focus on helping people become stronger, more balanced, and more fulfilled in their lives. They can all be ordered online or through your favorite bookstore. Use my mail-in order form to order a book signed by the authors and receive free shipping!

(For a different look at my writing capabilities, see a preview of my first-century historical novel, Roma Amor.)

Making Your Company Human:
Inspiring Others to Reach Their Potential

By Le Herron with Sherry Christie

ISBN 0-9779180-3-3 -- Buy now at Amazon.com

How can leaders create the kind of organization that people enjoy working for — one that turns them on and inspires them to use their talents to the fullest?

Le Herron, a chief executive officer for 24 years, describes a way to foster this kind of environment, using the real-life example of O.M. Scott & Sons, the best-known lawn & garden products company in the world. Rich in the timeless wisdom of an extraordinary leader, Making Your Company Human should be studied by anyone who aspires to help people experience more fulfillment, joy, and success in their work. Its principles can benefit almost every kind of organization, from small businesses to large corporations, community groups, government agencies, and spiritual congregations.

"Compare this book from Le Herron with the how-to's written by leadership theorists. There's a place for genuinely smart academics such as Kotter, but this is a leader who has been there, and done it with real people. They market this book with a focus on ethics for today's leaders, but its real value is in Herron's understanding of how important credibility, honesty, open communication, and vision are to great leadership. NO ONE who is in a position of real leadership will be able to read this book and not come away charged with ideas and enthusiasm for improving their management communication. I'm CEO of a public company, 3700 associates after starting with one... I can tell you this guy gets it. Leadership at its best."

— Pete Kight, Chairman and CEO, CheckFree Corporation

Money Shy to Money Sure
A Woman’s Road Map to Financial Well-Being

By Olivia Mellan & Sherry Christie

ISBN 0-8027-1347-5 -- Buy now at Amazon.com

NEW! Read the book review in May/June 2007 Round the Table, the magazine for Million Dollar Round Table members.

If you feel nervous or confused when dealing with money decisions, you're not alone. Many smart women recognize the need to make informed decisions about money, yet are thwarted in their efforts because of anxiety and insecurity — emotions that often come out of parental, cultural, and social influences.
Nationally known money therapist Olivia Mellan has long understood that you can't make good money decisions unless you realize what role money plays in your life. In Money Shy to Money Sure, she and I lead you on a journey of self-discovery that will boost your financial confidence and expertise. You'll learn:

• The seven most common myths that hamper women when dealing with money
• Advice, tips, and strategies about managing your money
• Insightful quizzes to help you set goals
• Action plans for reaching your objectives without sacrificing your principles or alienating your family
• Inspiring success stories and cautionary tales from the lives of ordinary women and such celebrities as Katie Couric, Gloria Steinem, and Eleanor Holmes Norton

"Olivia Mellan and Sherry Christie are great mentors, giving women the knowledge and perspective to demystify money management."

— Linda Ellerbee, TV producer, journalist, and best-selling author

The Advisor's Guide to Money Psychology
Taking the Fear Out of Financial Decision-Making

By Olivia Mellan with Sherry Christie

ISBN 1-878604-42-2 -- Buy now at Amazon.com

This fully updated second edition helps financial professionals master the basics of money psychology to better understand — and serve — their clients. This "must have" bestseller has been updated to cover it all, including:

• An understanding of money personality types & gender differences
• Couples polarization patterns
• Loaded issues like loss, sudden wealth & values clashes
• Preventing burnout in your practice

Get the skills needed to enhance your business and cultivate a practice that meets your needs and fits your personality.

"It would seem that for practitioners who actually have to talk to clients, an education in psychology and counseling is almost mandatory. Most of us have muddled through learning these things by the seat of our pants, others have that gift naturally, and some... well, let's just say that they should sit in the back office. No matter which type you are, I think you'll find the musings of Mellan and Christie helpful."

— Gary W. Silverman, CFP, in a book review for the Financial Planning Association (www.fpanet.org)

Overcoming Overspending
A Winning Plan for Spenders and Their Partners

By Olivia Mellan with Sherry Christie

ISBN 0-8027-1309-2 -- Buy now at Amazon.com

Do you or someone you love have trouble saying No when the urge to spend strikes? Are you always living on the edge financially because your intention to save money is never as strong as your compulsion to spend it?
This dynamic, compassionate program will help you understand your relationship with money and tame out-of-control spending by using:

• Self-assessment quizzes that pinpoint the deep-seated causes of overspending
• Innovative exercises and tips on controlling the impulse to spend
• Communication exercises and dialogues to help spenders and their partners heal a relationship distressed by money conflicts
• Inspiring real-life stories of individuals and couples facing and triumphing over harmful spending habits

If overspending — your own or a loved one’s — is a central problem in your life, Overcoming Overspending is a win-win solution.

"Money therapist Olivia Mellan is a beacon, showing women how to conquer anxieties and navigate financial power struggles in their relationships."

—John Gray, Ph.D., author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus