Ralph Kellogg’s Leading While Human Wins Three First-Place BookFest® Awards

The BookFest recognizes and promotes excellence in literature and elevates authors and creatives who contribute outstanding work to the literary world.

OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OMAHA, Nebraska — Ralph Kellogg won three first-place awards at The BookFest Awards Fall 2026 for Leading While Human: Notes I Wish Someone Had Given Me. The book earned first place in three Nonfiction Business Leadership categories: Leadership and Management, Professional Growth, and Psychology and Mindset.

The BookFest honors authors who create outstanding works of fiction and nonfiction. The BookFest’s mission is rooted in the belief that literature has transformative power and, in a desire to support and celebrate those who create it.

Desireé Duffy, Founder of The BookFest, says, “Today, more than ever, it is important to recognize authors and creatives for the vital part they play in crafting the stories that shape our world and define our humanity. Books bring us to new worlds, take us on adventures, give us a means to evaluate our lives and instill a sense of empathy within us. I believe that by acknowledging authors and their literary achievements, we lift literature in our world and lift each other in the process.”

In a series of short letters drawn from more than two decades in human resources, Kellogg writes about leading while living with anxiety and panic, having difficult conversations, and holding people accountable with compassion.

Kellogg says, “Leaders don’t need to be perfect. They need to be authentic, willing to walk into hard moments, and courageous enough to lead even when there isn’t a playbook.”

Desireé Duffy, Founder of The BookFest, says, “I’m thrilled to announce Ralph Kellogg as the winner of Gold Awards at The BookFest Awards. This year’s competition was fierce, and Ralph should be very proud of this stellar accomplishment.”

For more information about The BookFest Awards and to see the list of winners, please visit the Awards Page on The BookFest website.

About the Author

Ralph Kellogg is chief human resources officer at Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, a TEDx speaker, and an executive coach. He teaches at Bellevue University and the University of Nebraska at Omaha and consults with nonprofit organizations. He holds the SPHR and SHRM-SCP certifications. Learn more at https://ralphkellogg.com.

About The BookFest Adventure^®:

The BookFest is the leader in virtual literary events, producing vital conversations on the world’s stage for those who love to read and those who love to write. It launched in May 2020, at a time when many live events were canceled. Free to attend, the biannual event takes place in the spring and fall, streaming panel discussions, conversations, and live interactive sessions. As an award-winning event, The BookFest has received recognition from the Webby Awards with a nomination in 2021, a gold award from the Muse Creative Awards in 2020, and a silver award from the w3 Awards in 2020. The BookFest features an array of literary speakers, experts, and authors, including: Mitch Albom; Kevin J. Anderson; Angela Bole; Mark Coker; James Dashner; Robert G. Diforio; Dr. Michael Greger; Cheryl Willis Hudson; Wade Hudson; Sarah Kendzior; Jonathan Maberry; Josh Malerman; Lisa Morton; Karla Olson; Deborah M. Pratt; James Rollins; Connie Schultz; Michael Shermer; Mark K. Shriver; Danny Trejo; Helene Wecker; Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, and many others. The BookFest is presented by Books That Make You and produced by Black Château Enterprises. The BookFest is a registered trademark of Desireé Duffy, founder of all three. For more information, visit The BookFest.com.

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