You may have learned everything you need to know about life in kindergarten, but “everything you need to know about business can be learned from Little League,” says Mercer Island author, Earl Bell.

His new book, “Winning in Baseball and Business, Transforming Little League Principles into Major League Profits for Your Company,” provides an inning-by-inning road map to success.

Bell is an author, professional keynote speaker, and the principal and founder of Island Crest Consulting, LLC. He has served in the chief financial officer role for numerous companies throughout North America for nearly 20 years.

Bell coaches and consults with business owners and executives. His personal passion is youth sports, and he has coached 28 teams in the past 10 years.

A book launch will be held at 5:30 p.m., Jan. 30, at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. To register, go to www.earlbell.com/events.