PRESS RELEASE

New Book Cuts Through Leadership Hype with Real World Insight

Success Without the Sugarcoat challenges business myths with practical leadership insight

December 1, 2025

Boston, MA - Marketing strategist, educator, and entrepreneur Jodi-Tatiana Charles announces the release of her new book, Success Without the Sugarcoat, available

December 5, 2025 through Necto Publishing.

In an era saturated with motivational slogans and surface level business advice, Success Without the Sugarcoat offers a grounded, experience driven look at what actually drives sustainable success. Drawing from more than two decades of leadership across nonprofit, corporate, public sector, and entrepreneurial environments, Charles challenges readers to think more critically about strategy, responsibility, culture, and long term impact.

Rather than offering quick fixes or inspirational sound bites, the book focuses on real decisions, tradeoffs, and leadership behaviors that shape organizations over time. Readers will find practical frameworks, candid observations, and actionable guidance grounded in lived experience.

“Growth is not about optics or hype,” said Charles. “It is about clarity, discipline, and the ability to make hard decisions consistently. This book is for leaders who want substance, not sugarcoating.”

Charles is the founder of LCG Brands Consulting and Necto Publishing and has served in senior leadership and advisory roles across marketing, communications, and organizational strategy. Most recently, she led a full organizational rebrand and communications transformation as Interim Chief Marketing Officer for a $1.6 billion philanthropic foundation. She also brings experience from media production, government communications, and higher education.

Success Without the Sugarcoat is designed for business owners, executives, nonprofit leaders, educators, and emerging professionals seeking practical insight into leadership, growth, and accountability without relying on trends or motivational language.

The book will be available in paperback and digital formats through major online retailers and direct distribution channels.

For review copies, interviews, speaking engagements, or bulk order inquiries, contact Sarah Tigs at sarah@lcgbrands.com.

About the Author

Jodi-Tatiana Charles is a marketing strategist, consultant, publisher, and educator with more than 30 years of experience helping organizations clarify their positioning, strengthen leadership systems, and drive measurable growth. She is the founder of LCG Brands Consulting, Necto Publishing, and La Capoise Arts. Her work spans nonprofit, corporate, creative, and public sector organizations in the United States and internationally.