Three Categories, One Great Finale: Artificial Death of a Career Recognized in the 2026 IAN Book of the Year Awards

Great news to share as we wrap up the year: our book, Artificial Death of a Career, was just selected as a finalist in not one, but three categories in the 2026 IAN Book of the Year Awards. It received honors in Career/Occupation, How-To,and Self-Help.

When you publish a business book, there is no shortage of award programs to consider. Rather than chasing everything out there, we tend to focus our energy on the eight "big ones," including the Business Book Awards (BBAs), the Goody Business Book Awards, Axiom, The Wishing Shelf, and, of course, the Independent Author Network (IAN) Book of the Year Awards.

Because the IANs fall latest on the calendar, this recognition officially brings the curtain down on the 2026 awards season for Artificial Death of a Career. Being recognized across three distinct categories is a fantastic way to close out this chapter, and it is a testament to how well the book's message is resonating with readers navigating a shifting professional landscape.

Of course, while the 2026 season is wrapping up, there is always another year, and potentially another book, on the horizon.

A big thank you to William R. Potter and the organizers at the IAN Book of the Year Awards for the recognition, and once again, thank you to everyone who helped bring this book to life and made it so much fun to work on.

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