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Mary Hendra

Buy a book? Shape a book!

Published 6 days ago • 1 min read

Shape My Book

Get your name in it!

There’s an incredible joy in discovering and devouring a great book. Browsing the book store shelves to find that one book that speaks to you has always been one of my favorite date nights. (You know I’m a nerd, right?)

The book campaign I’ve been running for Play Works is different.

  • The book isn’t done yet.
  • It’s headed into revisions before it hits the bookstore shelves.

So you have an entirely different opportunity. It’s the opportunity to SHAPE the book.

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27 have already signed up - for which I am so grateful. And they have some high hopes for this book, too:

People joining the campaign - from $50 for a single book on up - are people who:

  • Are committed to being a good leader, and curious about the power of play to enable them to show up more authentically and create space for their team
  • Already believe in the power of play, and want to see any new book succeed in breaking the perceived false dichotomy between work and play
  • Or really want to shape a book, not just read a book

5 days left.

Thank you for staying with me for this book campaign. The next part of the journey begins soon!

Mary

7845 Westside Dr. #152, San Diego, CA 92108
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Mary Hendra

Mary Hendra

Mary Hendra brings curiosity, creativity, and compassion to individuals and teams through Move with Grace. Redefining “play” for the modern, busy adult, her workshops and cohort programs foster self-reflection and build clarity so that you can take action.

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