Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we've got people cracking jokes, launching books, and addressing fears, plus a few exclusive updates for the Process Hackers on our mailing list. Enjoy!

Interested in supporting diversity and inclusion? The last AlterConf SF needs sponsors! Don’t miss out on this conference by Ashe Dryden happening on December 10.

Connecting with your audience can be difficult, but cracking a joke isn’t easy either. Maybe you can pick up some tricks from Sarah Cooper by attending her talk in Chicago for the kick-off of Modus World Tour on December 6.

You’ve probably heard the phrase “just empty rhetoric,” but have you ever wondered why rhetoric has such a negative reputation? Absorb some of Daniel Coffeen’s thoughts in his most recent blog post.

Frustrated with Facebook’s algorithm changes? Tara Hunt just published a new video that will teach you how to survive the ever-evolving Facebook.

Can you succeed as a Product Manager even though you’re an introvert? Product Management Expert, Rich Mironov has a good answer to that question.

Mailing List Exclusive: Work-life balance is a tricky thing for us modern folks, but these 5 simple healthy habits to stay sane by Julian Hayes II may just be what we need.

The most recent Hack the Process guest, Maria Dismondy was also interviewed Katie Davis of The Institute for Writers. Listen in as they talk about support for writers.

Fear can hinder anyone, so how do we deal with it? This week Pace Smith and her wife, Kyeli, have a discussion about Futzing Without Fear in The Dervish and the Mermaid podcast.

Tom Corson-Knowles released an interview with Ricci Wolman, Founder & CEO of Written Word Media, where they discuss all about online book marketing strategies

When we’re in the middle of running a business, sometimes it’s hard to know what to focus on. If that sounds familiar, tune in to Curtis McHale’s interview with Brent Hammond on managing your energy. Mailing List Exclusive: Also, Curtis’s book, Becoming A Master: How To Stop Avoiding Hard Work So You Can Become The Master You Long To Be is on sale, so grab a copy now!

Mailing List Exclusive: Josh Haynam reveals the story of how he built Interact in his latest interview on Cult of Startup. Listen to find out more!

Mailing List Exclusive: How can giving away vegetables eventually lead to becoming a CEO? Find out in Nicole Holland’s interview with Vincenzo Landino.

Mailing List Exclusive: It’s a challenge for some to work out when they’re not at the gym, but in this 9-minute mission video, Malek Banoun shares three exercises without equipment that you can perform in less than ten minutes! A new episode of The Coach Malek Show has been published as well. Listen in for a dose of fitness and health.

For those interested in online marketing, Mark Silver is offering a special platform bundle with three home study products and personal feedback. Learn more about the offer by checking out the link.

Tim Ferriss will be at Barnes and Noble on Union Square in New York for the launch of Tribe of Mentors on the 21st of November at 6PM. Tim has been a great influence on a number of Hack the Process guests, including Michelle Kim, Omar Zenhom, Alex Cespedes, Vinay Patankar and Malek Banoun

Jay Conrad Levinson is offering early bird tickets to Guerrilla Marketing Global Summit, which will happen from the 3rd to the 5th of May next year. Jay was mentioned as a resource by Nicole Holland.

Having values is key, even when it comes to business. Patrick Campbell chats with Kyle Porter on the importance of values-driven growth. Justin McGill named Patrick as one of his resources.

Mailing List Exclusive: Art is therapy. Art makes everything better. Jeff Goins writes on this topic and shares a bit of a personal take in his Medium article. Curtis McHale listed Jeff as one of his resources in his interview.