{"id":10,"date":"2026-08-04T07:37:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T07:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bookpublish.online\/Gary\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2026-08-13T11:43:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:43:37","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bookpublish.online\/Gary\/home\/","title":{"rendered":"HOME"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10\" class=\"elementor elementor-10\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54f0171 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"54f0171\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cda030e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"cda030e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"gary-solid-hero\" id=\"home\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- Background readability -->\r\n    <div class=\"gary-solid-hero__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"gary-solid-hero__inner\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- ==================================================\r\n             CONTENT\r\n        =================================================== -->\r\n        <div class=\"gary-solid-hero__content\">\r\n\r\n            <!-- Eyebrow -->\r\n            <div class=\"gary-solid-hero__eyebrow\">\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n                <p>NEW BOOK BY GARY O\u2019CALLAGHAN<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- Main Title -->\r\n            <h1 class=\"gary-solid-hero__title\">\r\n                SOLID\r\n            <\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- Main Original Strap-line -->\r\n            <div class=\"gary-solid-hero__primary-strap\">\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Build The Core.\r\n                    <strong>Become Unshakeable.<\/strong>\r\n                <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- Author -->\r\n            <div class=\"gary-solid-hero__author\">\r\n                GARY O\u2019CALLAGHAN\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- Description -->\r\n            <p class=\"gary-solid-hero__description\">\r\n                Real leadership isn\u2019t about titles or talk.\r\n                It\u2019s about substance, character, and consistency.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- Buttons -->\r\n            <div class=\"gary-solid-hero__actions\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"#book\"\r\n                   class=\"gary-solid-btn gary-solid-btn--primary\">\r\n\r\n                    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        <path d=\"M7 18c-1.1 0-2-.9-2-2V6h13l-1 7H8\"><\/path>\r\n                        <circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"19\" r=\"1\"><\/circle>\r\n                        <circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"19\" r=\"1\"><\/circle>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n\r\n                    <span>Buy the Book<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"#about-gary\"\r\n                   class=\"gary-solid-btn gary-solid-btn--secondary\">\r\n\r\n                    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"8\" r=\"4\"><\/circle>\r\n                        <path d=\"M5 21c1-5 3.5-7 7-7s6 2 7 7\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n\r\n                    <span>About Gary<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <!-- ==================================================\r\n                 GARY'S OAK THEME + SECOND STRAP-LINE\r\n                 Built in normal flow = no responsive overlap\r\n            =================================================== -->\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"gary-solid-signature\">\r\n\r\n                <!-- Oak emblem -->\r\n                <div class=\"gary-solid-oak\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"gary-solid-oak__ring\">\r\n\r\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 200 200\"\r\n                             role=\"img\"\r\n                             aria-label=\"Oak tree symbol\">\r\n\r\n                            <!-- roots -->\r\n                            <path class=\"oak-roots\"\r\n                                  d=\"\r\n                                  M99 148\r\n                                  C83 153 70 160 56 175\r\n                                  M100 149\r\n                                  C89 160 84 171 81 186\r\n                                  M101 149\r\n                                  C113 161 119 174 121 187\r\n                                  M103 148\r\n                                  C119 153 135 164 146 177\r\n                                  M94 150\r\n                                  C76 151 66 154 47 164\r\n                                  M107 150\r\n                                  C128 151 141 157 158 167\r\n                                  \" \/>\r\n\r\n                            <!-- trunk -->\r\n                            <path class=\"oak-trunk\"\r\n                                  d=\"\r\n                                  M92 151\r\n                                  C91 132 91 119 87 105\r\n                                  C84 94 78 87 72 79\r\n                                  M107 151\r\n                                  C106 132 108 119 112 105\r\n                                  C115 94 121 87 128 79\r\n                                  M97 151\r\n                                  C96 130 98 112 98 94\r\n                                  M103 151\r\n                                  C103 128 101 112 101 94\r\n                                  \" \/>\r\n\r\n                            <!-- major branches -->\r\n                            <path class=\"oak-branches\"\r\n                                  d=\"\r\n                                  M97 110\r\n                                  C84 99 71 91 55 87\r\n                                  M93 98\r\n                                  C81 84 69 74 53 69\r\n                                  M102 109\r\n                                  C117 99 130 92 146 88\r\n                                  M106 98\r\n                                  C118 84 130 76 147 71\r\n                                  M99 93\r\n                                  C92 80 87 68 88 54\r\n                                  M102 93\r\n                                  C108 78 112 67 112 53\r\n                                  \" \/>\r\n\r\n                            <!-- canopy shapes -->\r\n                            <circle class=\"oak-leaf\" cx=\"54\" cy=\"66\" r=\"20\"\/>\r\n                            <circle class=\"oak-leaf\" cx=\"75\" cy=\"50\" r=\"22\"\/>\r\n                            <circle class=\"oak-leaf\" cx=\"99\" cy=\"44\" r=\"25\"\/>\r\n                            <circle class=\"oak-leaf\" cx=\"125\" cy=\"50\" r=\"22\"\/>\r\n                            <circle class=\"oak-leaf\" cx=\"147\" cy=\"68\" r=\"20\"\/>\r\n\r\n                            <circle class=\"oak-leaf\" cx=\"47\" cy=\"86\" r=\"20\"\/>\r\n                            <circle class=\"oak-leaf\" cx=\"70\" cy=\"80\" r=\"23\"\/>\r\n                            <circle class=\"oak-leaf\" cx=\"98\" cy=\"75\" r=\"27\"\/>\r\n                            <circle class=\"oak-leaf\" cx=\"127\" cy=\"80\" r=\"23\"\/>\r\n                            <circle class=\"oak-leaf\" cx=\"151\" cy=\"88\" r=\"19\"\/>\r\n\r\n                            <circle class=\"oak-leaf\" cx=\"66\" cy=\"98\" r=\"18\"\/>\r\n                            <circle class=\"oak-leaf\" cx=\"93\" cy=\"96\" r=\"22\"\/>\r\n                            <circle class=\"oak-leaf\" cx=\"121\" cy=\"98\" r=\"20\"\/>\r\n\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n                <!-- Signature copy -->\r\n                <div class=\"gary-solid-signature__copy\">\r\n\r\n                    <span class=\"gary-solid-signature__label\">\r\n                        ROOTED LEADERSHIP\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Where Authenticity Begins,\r\n                        <strong>Leadership Follows.<\/strong>\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n        <!-- ==================================================\r\n             RIGHT SAFE AREA\r\n             Intentionally empty.\r\n             Background book remains completely visible.\r\n        =================================================== -->\r\n        <div class=\"gary-solid-hero__visual-space\"\r\n             aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"gary-solid-hero__book-marker\">\r\n                <span>THE NEW BOOK<\/span>\r\n                <i><\/i>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <!-- bottom detail -->\r\n    <div class=\"gary-solid-hero__bottom-detail\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n        <span><\/span>\r\n        <i><\/i>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n\r\n@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,600;0,700;1,600;1,700&family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Roboto+Slab:wght@800;900&display=swap\");\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   ROOT\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero {\r\n    --gs-black: #0b0704;\r\n    --gs-dark: #120b06;\r\n    --gs-brown: #25150b;\r\n    --gs-brown-light: #5c3419;\r\n\r\n    --gs-bronze: #a7662d;\r\n    --gs-gold: #d69a50;\r\n    --gs-gold-light: #eebc77;\r\n\r\n    --gs-cream: #f7ead7;\r\n    --gs-muted: #cbb99f;\r\n\r\n    position: relative;\r\n\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    min-height: clamp(700px, 87vh, 900px);\r\n\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    isolation: isolate;\r\n\r\n    \/*\r\n       SAME EXISTING BANNER IMAGE\r\n       Nothing manually required\r\n    *\/\r\n    background-image:\r\n        url(\"http:\/\/bookpublish.online\/Gary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2e6b5b9c-642d-43f9-b23d-3d811be2cc6a.webp\");\r\n\r\n    \/* Keep the complete hero artwork\/book visible instead of cropping it *\/\r\n    background-size: auto 100%;\r\n    background-repeat: no-repeat;\r\n    background-position: center right;\r\n\r\n    background-color: var(--gs-black);\r\n\r\n    border-bottom:\r\n        1px solid rgba(214,154,80,0.28);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   OVERLAY\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__overlay {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0;\r\n\r\n    z-index: -3;\r\n\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            90deg,\r\n            rgba(8,5,3,0.985) 0%,\r\n            rgba(10,6,3,0.965) 22%,\r\n            rgba(15,9,5,0.88) 38%,\r\n            rgba(17,10,5,0.58) 53%,\r\n            rgba(13,8,4,0.16) 69%,\r\n            rgba(0,0,0,0.02) 100%\r\n        ),\r\n\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            180deg,\r\n            rgba(6,4,2,0.08) 0%,\r\n            transparent 52%,\r\n            rgba(5,3,2,0.44) 100%\r\n        );\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* warm atmospheric glow *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n\r\n    top: 50%;\r\n    left: -320px;\r\n\r\n    z-index: -2;\r\n\r\n    width: 850px;\r\n    height: 850px;\r\n\r\n    transform: translateY(-50%);\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        radial-gradient(\r\n            circle,\r\n            rgba(177,102,42,0.15) 0%,\r\n            rgba(177,102,42,0.05) 42%,\r\n            transparent 70%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    filter: blur(10px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* very subtle wood texture *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero::after {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0;\r\n\r\n    z-index: -1;\r\n\r\n    opacity: 0.20;\r\n\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        repeating-linear-gradient(\r\n            102deg,\r\n            rgba(255,234,204,0.018) 0,\r\n            rgba(255,234,204,0.018) 1px,\r\n            transparent 1px,\r\n            transparent 14px\r\n        );\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   MAIN CONTAINER\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__inner {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 4;\r\n\r\n    width:\r\n        min(calc(100% - 56px), 1380px);\r\n\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n\r\n    padding:\r\n        clamp(110px, 11vh, 145px)\r\n        0\r\n        clamp(72px, 8vh, 100px);\r\n\r\n    display: grid;\r\n\r\n    grid-template-columns:\r\n        minmax(520px, 0.96fr)\r\n        minmax(390px, 1.04fr);\r\n\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n\r\n    gap:\r\n        clamp(38px, 5vw, 78px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   LEFT CONTENT\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__content {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    max-width: 700px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   EYEBROW\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__eyebrow {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n\r\n    gap: 13px;\r\n\r\n    margin-bottom: 19px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__eyebrow span {\r\n    width: 42px;\r\n    height: 1px;\r\n\r\n    flex: 0 0 42px;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            90deg,\r\n            var(--gs-gold),\r\n            rgba(214,154,80,0.08)\r\n        );\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__eyebrow p {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n\r\n    color:\r\n        var(--gs-gold-light);\r\n\r\n    font-family:\r\n        \"Montserrat\",\r\n        Arial,\r\n        sans-serif;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 9px;\r\n\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.19em;\r\n\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   TITLE\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__title {\r\n    margin:\r\n        0 0 14px;\r\n\r\n    color: transparent;\r\n\r\n    font-family:\r\n        \"Roboto Slab\",\r\n        Rockwell,\r\n        Georgia,\r\n        serif;\r\n\r\n    font-size:\r\n        clamp(104px, 11vw, 176px);\r\n\r\n    font-weight: 900;\r\n\r\n    line-height: 0.78;\r\n\r\n    letter-spacing: -0.05em;\r\n\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n\r\n        repeating-linear-gradient(\r\n            90deg,\r\n            rgba(255,238,207,0.10) 0,\r\n            rgba(255,238,207,0.10) 1px,\r\n            transparent 1px,\r\n            transparent 4px\r\n        ),\r\n\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            180deg,\r\n            #f3c985 0%,\r\n            #d9994c 25%,\r\n            #a75d27 60%,\r\n            #713515 100%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    -webkit-background-clip: text;\r\n    background-clip: text;\r\n\r\n    -webkit-text-stroke:\r\n        1px rgba(255,213,151,0.14);\r\n\r\n    filter:\r\n        drop-shadow(\r\n            0 4px 0 rgba(45,20,7,0.85)\r\n        )\r\n        drop-shadow(\r\n            0 11px 17px rgba(0,0,0,0.42)\r\n        );\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   PRIMARY STRAP-LINE\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__primary-strap {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n\r\n    width: fit-content;\r\n    max-width: 620px;\r\n\r\n    margin:\r\n        0 0 18px;\r\n\r\n    padding:\r\n        8px 18px 9px 17px;\r\n\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            90deg,\r\n            rgba(41,23,11,0.88),\r\n            rgba(41,23,11,0.48),\r\n            transparent\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    border-left:\r\n        2px solid var(--gs-gold);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__primary-strap p {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n\r\n    color:\r\n        #f4e4cc;\r\n\r\n    font-family:\r\n        \"Cormorant Garamond\",\r\n        Georgia,\r\n        serif;\r\n\r\n    font-size:\r\n        clamp(25px, 2.3vw, 36px);\r\n\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n\r\n    font-style: italic;\r\n\r\n    line-height: 1.04;\r\n\r\n    letter-spacing: -0.015em;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__primary-strap strong {\r\n    color:\r\n        var(--gs-gold-light);\r\n\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   AUTHOR\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__author {\r\n    width: fit-content;\r\n\r\n    margin:\r\n        0 0 18px;\r\n\r\n    padding:\r\n        0 0 11px;\r\n\r\n    color:\r\n        #efddc3;\r\n\r\n    border-bottom:\r\n        1px solid rgba(214,154,80,0.52);\r\n\r\n    font-family:\r\n        \"Montserrat\",\r\n        Arial,\r\n        sans-serif;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 10px;\r\n\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.27em;\r\n\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   DESCRIPTION\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__description {\r\n    max-width: 500px;\r\n\r\n    margin:\r\n        0 0 26px;\r\n\r\n    color:\r\n        rgba(247,234,215,0.78);\r\n\r\n    font-family:\r\n        \"Montserrat\",\r\n        Arial,\r\n        sans-serif;\r\n\r\n    font-size:\r\n        clamp(12px, 1vw, 14px);\r\n\r\n    font-weight: 400;\r\n\r\n    line-height: 1.72;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   BUTTONS\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__actions {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n\r\n    gap: 11px;\r\n\r\n    margin-bottom: 31px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-btn {\r\n    min-height: 51px;\r\n\r\n    padding:\r\n        0 21px;\r\n\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n\r\n    gap: 10px;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 2px;\r\n\r\n    text-decoration: none !important;\r\n\r\n    font-family:\r\n        \"Montserrat\",\r\n        Arial,\r\n        sans-serif;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 9.5px;\r\n\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.105em;\r\n\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n\r\n    transition:\r\n        transform 0.25s ease,\r\n        background 0.25s ease,\r\n        border-color 0.25s ease,\r\n        box-shadow 0.25s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-btn svg {\r\n    width: 17px;\r\n    height: 17px;\r\n\r\n    fill: none;\r\n\r\n    stroke: currentColor;\r\n\r\n    stroke-width: 1.7;\r\n\r\n    stroke-linecap: round;\r\n\r\n    stroke-linejoin: round;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* Primary *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-btn--primary {\r\n    color:\r\n        #160c06 !important;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            135deg,\r\n            #efc27e 0%,\r\n            #c47b38 57%,\r\n            #95501f 100%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    border:\r\n        1px solid rgba(245,198,130,0.62);\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 11px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-btn--primary:hover {\r\n    transform:\r\n        translateY(-2px);\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            135deg,\r\n            #f4ce92,\r\n            #d18a43\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 15px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.32);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* Secondary *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-btn--secondary {\r\n    color:\r\n        var(--gs-cream) !important;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        rgba(22,13,7,0.43);\r\n\r\n    border:\r\n        1px solid rgba(220,167,98,0.40);\r\n\r\n    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);\r\n    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-btn--secondary:hover {\r\n    color:\r\n        var(--gs-gold-light) !important;\r\n\r\n    transform:\r\n        translateY(-2px);\r\n\r\n    border-color:\r\n        rgba(238,188,119,0.75);\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        rgba(96,54,24,0.32);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   OAK SIGNATURE BLOCK\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-signature {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n\r\n    width:\r\n        min(100%, 535px);\r\n\r\n    min-height: 105px;\r\n\r\n    display: grid;\r\n\r\n    grid-template-columns:\r\n        90px minmax(0,1fr);\r\n\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n\r\n    gap: 17px;\r\n\r\n    padding:\r\n        13px 21px 13px 11px;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            100deg,\r\n            rgba(20,12,6,0.82),\r\n            rgba(44,25,12,0.54),\r\n            rgba(19,11,6,0.22)\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    border:\r\n        1px solid rgba(214,154,80,0.18);\r\n\r\n    border-left:\r\n        0;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.025),\r\n        0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* small line behind seal *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-signature::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n\r\n    left: 52px;\r\n    right: 0;\r\n\r\n    top: 50%;\r\n\r\n    z-index: 0;\r\n\r\n    height: 1px;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            90deg,\r\n            rgba(214,154,80,0.23),\r\n            transparent\r\n        );\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   OAK EMBLEM\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-oak {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n\r\n    width: 90px;\r\n    height: 90px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-oak__ring {\r\n    width: 90px;\r\n    height: 90px;\r\n\r\n    display: flex;\r\n\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n\r\n    padding: 7px;\r\n\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        radial-gradient(\r\n            circle at 45% 36%,\r\n            #fff9ed 0%,\r\n            #eadfc9 68%,\r\n            #cdbb9d 100%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    border:\r\n        1px solid rgba(229,190,132,0.62);\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 12px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.29),\r\n        0 0 0 4px rgba(214,154,80,0.04);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-oak__ring svg {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    height: 100%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* canopy *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-oak .oak-leaf {\r\n    fill:\r\n        rgba(115,112,72,0.12);\r\n\r\n    stroke:\r\n        #8b8960;\r\n\r\n    stroke-width: 1.3;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* branch *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-oak .oak-branches {\r\n    fill: none;\r\n\r\n    stroke:\r\n        #8b724f;\r\n\r\n    stroke-width: 2;\r\n\r\n    stroke-linecap: round;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* trunk *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-oak .oak-trunk {\r\n    fill: none;\r\n\r\n    stroke:\r\n        #765a38;\r\n\r\n    stroke-width: 3.2;\r\n\r\n    stroke-linecap: round;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* roots *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-oak .oak-roots {\r\n    fill: none;\r\n\r\n    stroke:\r\n        #8b6b42;\r\n\r\n    stroke-width: 1.7;\r\n\r\n    stroke-linecap: round;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   SIGNATURE COPY\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-signature__copy {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n\r\n    min-width: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-signature__label {\r\n    display: block;\r\n\r\n    margin-bottom: 6px;\r\n\r\n    color:\r\n        var(--gs-gold);\r\n\r\n    font-family:\r\n        \"Montserrat\",\r\n        Arial,\r\n        sans-serif;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 7px;\r\n\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.19em;\r\n\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-signature__copy p {\r\n    max-width: 370px;\r\n\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n\r\n    color:\r\n        #eee0cb;\r\n\r\n    font-family:\r\n        \"Cormorant Garamond\",\r\n        Georgia,\r\n        serif;\r\n\r\n    font-size:\r\n        clamp(17px, 1.45vw, 22px);\r\n\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n\r\n    font-style: italic;\r\n\r\n    line-height: 1.15;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-signature__copy strong {\r\n    color:\r\n        var(--gs-gold-light);\r\n\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   RIGHT VISUAL SAFE AREA\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__visual-space {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n\r\n    align-self: stretch;\r\n\r\n    min-height: 530px;\r\n\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/*\r\n   Very subtle marker only.\r\n   Doesn't cover book.\r\n*\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__book-marker {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n\r\n    right: 10px;\r\n    bottom: 10%;\r\n\r\n    display: flex;\r\n\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n\r\n    gap: 10px;\r\n\r\n    opacity: 0.64;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__book-marker span {\r\n    color:\r\n        rgba(239,220,192,0.74);\r\n\r\n    font-family:\r\n        \"Montserrat\",\r\n        Arial,\r\n        sans-serif;\r\n\r\n    font-size: 6.5px;\r\n\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.18em;\r\n\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__book-marker i {\r\n    display: block;\r\n\r\n    width: 42px;\r\n    height: 1px;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            90deg,\r\n            var(--gs-gold),\r\n            transparent\r\n        );\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   BOTTOM DETAIL\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__bottom-detail {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n\r\n    right: 0;\r\n    bottom: 0;\r\n    left: 0;\r\n\r\n    z-index: 5;\r\n\r\n    height: 1px;\r\n\r\n    display: flex;\r\n\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__bottom-detail span {\r\n    width: 42%;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            90deg,\r\n            transparent,\r\n            rgba(214,154,80,0.78)\r\n        );\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-hero__bottom-detail i {\r\n    flex: 1;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            90deg,\r\n            rgba(214,154,80,0.78),\r\n            transparent 72%\r\n        );\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   LARGE SCREENS\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n@media (min-width: 1600px) {\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__inner {\r\n        max-width: 1450px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__content {\r\n        max-width: 720px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__visual-space {\r\n        min-height: 600px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   SMALL LAPTOP\r\n   1025 - 1250\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 1250px) {\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero {\r\n        min-height: 760px;\r\n\r\n        background-size:\r\n            auto 100%;\r\n\r\n        background-position:\r\n            center right;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__inner {\r\n        width:\r\n            min(calc(100% - 42px), 1180px);\r\n\r\n        grid-template-columns:\r\n            minmax(470px, 0.95fr)\r\n            minmax(330px, 1.05fr);\r\n\r\n        gap: 30px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__content {\r\n        max-width: 600px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__title {\r\n        font-size:\r\n            clamp(93px, 11vw, 142px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-signature {\r\n        width:\r\n            min(100%, 500px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   TABLET LANDSCAPE\r\n   Main fix for responsive issue\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 1024px) {\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero {\r\n        min-height: 820px;\r\n\r\n        align-items: flex-end;\r\n\r\n        background-size:\r\n            auto 90%;\r\n\r\n        background-position:\r\n            top right;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__overlay {\r\n        background:\r\n\r\n            linear-gradient(\r\n                90deg,\r\n                rgba(8,5,3,0.97) 0%,\r\n                rgba(11,7,4,0.91) 42%,\r\n                rgba(12,7,4,0.42) 67%,\r\n                rgba(0,0,0,0.04) 100%\r\n            ),\r\n\r\n            linear-gradient(\r\n                180deg,\r\n                rgba(5,3,2,0.04) 0%,\r\n                rgba(6,4,2,0.10) 38%,\r\n                rgba(8,5,3,0.74) 76%,\r\n                rgba(8,5,3,0.94) 100%\r\n            );\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__inner {\r\n        width:\r\n            min(calc(100% - 40px), 960px);\r\n\r\n        min-height: 820px;\r\n\r\n        padding:\r\n            125px 0 62px;\r\n\r\n        grid-template-columns:\r\n            minmax(0, 575px)\r\n            minmax(220px,1fr);\r\n\r\n        gap: 15px;\r\n\r\n        align-items: end;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__content {\r\n        max-width: 575px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__title {\r\n        font-size:\r\n            clamp(85px, 14vw, 125px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__primary-strap p {\r\n        font-size:\r\n            clamp(23px, 3vw, 31px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-signature {\r\n        grid-template-columns:\r\n            76px minmax(0,1fr);\r\n\r\n        width:\r\n            min(100%, 480px);\r\n\r\n        min-height: 88px;\r\n\r\n        padding:\r\n            10px 15px 10px 8px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-oak,\r\n    .gary-solid-oak__ring {\r\n        width: 76px;\r\n        height: 76px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-signature__copy p {\r\n        font-size: 18px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__visual-space {\r\n        min-height: 490px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__book-marker {\r\n        display: none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   PORTRAIT TABLET\r\n   768 - 900\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 900px) {\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero {\r\n        min-height: 900px;\r\n\r\n        background-size:\r\n            auto 67%;\r\n\r\n        background-position:\r\n            top right;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__overlay {\r\n        background:\r\n\r\n            linear-gradient(\r\n                90deg,\r\n                rgba(8,5,3,0.92) 0%,\r\n                rgba(9,6,3,0.76) 46%,\r\n                rgba(8,5,3,0.14) 100%\r\n            ),\r\n\r\n            linear-gradient(\r\n                180deg,\r\n                rgba(5,3,2,0.02) 0%,\r\n                rgba(6,4,2,0.08) 33%,\r\n                rgba(8,5,3,0.62) 55%,\r\n                rgba(8,5,3,0.94) 72%,\r\n                #080503 100%\r\n            );\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__inner {\r\n        width:\r\n            min(calc(100% - 38px), 820px);\r\n\r\n        min-height: 900px;\r\n\r\n        display: flex;\r\n\r\n        flex-direction: column;\r\n\r\n        align-items: flex-start;\r\n\r\n        justify-content: flex-end;\r\n\r\n        padding:\r\n            300px 0 58px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__content {\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n\r\n        max-width: 590px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__visual-space {\r\n        display: none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__title {\r\n        font-size:\r\n            clamp(87px, 18vw, 128px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-signature {\r\n        max-width: 520px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   MOBILE\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero {\r\n        min-height: 890px;\r\n\r\n        display: flex;\r\n\r\n        align-items: flex-end;\r\n\r\n        \/*\r\n           Mobile banner becomes upper visual.\r\n           No overlay collision with book.\r\n        *\/\r\n        background-size:\r\n            auto 55%;\r\n\r\n        background-position:\r\n            top center;\r\n\r\n        background-color:\r\n            #080503;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__overlay {\r\n        background:\r\n\r\n            linear-gradient(\r\n                180deg,\r\n                rgba(5,3,2,0.02) 0%,\r\n                rgba(6,4,2,0.05) 27%,\r\n                rgba(8,5,3,0.28) 42%,\r\n                rgba(8,5,3,0.84) 54%,\r\n                #080503 68%,\r\n                #080503 100%\r\n            ),\r\n\r\n            linear-gradient(\r\n                90deg,\r\n                rgba(8,5,3,0.30),\r\n                rgba(8,5,3,0.02)\r\n            );\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero::before {\r\n        display: none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__inner {\r\n        width:\r\n            calc(100% - 30px);\r\n\r\n        min-height: 890px;\r\n\r\n        padding:\r\n            345px 0 45px;\r\n\r\n        display: flex;\r\n\r\n        justify-content: flex-end;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__content {\r\n        max-width: 100%;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__eyebrow {\r\n        margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__eyebrow span {\r\n        width: 28px;\r\n\r\n        flex-basis: 28px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__eyebrow p {\r\n        font-size: 7px;\r\n\r\n        letter-spacing: 0.14em;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__title {\r\n        margin-bottom: 11px;\r\n\r\n        font-size:\r\n            clamp(73px, 24vw, 106px);\r\n\r\n        line-height: 0.81;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__primary-strap {\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n\r\n        max-width: 100%;\r\n\r\n        margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n\r\n        padding:\r\n            7px 10px 8px 12px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__primary-strap p {\r\n        font-size:\r\n            clamp(21px, 7vw, 28px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__author {\r\n        margin-bottom: 14px;\r\n\r\n        padding-bottom: 9px;\r\n\r\n        font-size: 8px;\r\n\r\n        letter-spacing: 0.19em;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__description {\r\n        max-width: 430px;\r\n\r\n        margin-bottom: 21px;\r\n\r\n        font-size: 12px;\r\n\r\n        line-height: 1.65;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    \/* CTA responsive *\/\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__actions {\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n\r\n        display: grid;\r\n\r\n        grid-template-columns:\r\n            repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));\r\n\r\n        gap: 8px;\r\n\r\n        margin-bottom: 25px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-btn {\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n\r\n        min-height: 48px;\r\n\r\n        padding:\r\n            0 11px;\r\n\r\n        font-size: 8px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    \/* Oak signature *\/\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-signature {\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n\r\n        min-height: 80px;\r\n\r\n        grid-template-columns:\r\n            68px minmax(0,1fr);\r\n\r\n        gap: 12px;\r\n\r\n        padding:\r\n            8px 10px 8px 7px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-oak,\r\n    .gary-solid-oak__ring {\r\n        width: 68px;\r\n        height: 68px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-oak__ring {\r\n        padding: 5px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-signature__label {\r\n        margin-bottom: 5px;\r\n\r\n        font-size: 6px;\r\n\r\n        letter-spacing: 0.15em;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-signature__copy p {\r\n        font-size:\r\n            clamp(15px, 4.6vw, 18px);\r\n\r\n        line-height: 1.12;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   SMALL MOBILE\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero {\r\n        min-height: 850px;\r\n\r\n        background-size:\r\n            auto 50%;\r\n\r\n        background-position:\r\n            top center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__inner {\r\n        min-height: 850px;\r\n\r\n        width:\r\n            calc(100% - 24px);\r\n\r\n        padding:\r\n            300px 0 38px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__title {\r\n        font-size:\r\n            clamp(70px, 24vw, 90px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__actions {\r\n        grid-template-columns:\r\n            1fr;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-btn {\r\n        min-height: 47px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-signature {\r\n        grid-template-columns:\r\n            62px minmax(0,1fr);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-oak,\r\n    .gary-solid-oak__ring {\r\n        width: 62px;\r\n        height: 62px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   VERY SMALL\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 360px) {\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero {\r\n        min-height: 825px;\r\n\r\n        background-size:\r\n            auto 47%;\r\n\r\n        background-position:\r\n            top center;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__inner {\r\n        min-height: 825px;\r\n\r\n        padding-top: 280px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__title {\r\n        font-size: 67px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero__primary-strap p {\r\n        font-size: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-signature {\r\n        grid-template-columns:\r\n            56px minmax(0,1fr);\r\n\r\n        gap: 9px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-oak,\r\n    .gary-solid-oak__ring {\r\n        width: 56px;\r\n        height: 56px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-signature__copy p {\r\n        font-size: 14px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* ============================================================\r\n   ACCESSIBILITY\r\n============================================================ *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-solid-btn:focus-visible {\r\n    outline:\r\n        2px solid var(--gs-gold-light);\r\n\r\n    outline-offset: 4px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {\r\n\r\n    .gary-solid-hero *,\r\n    .gary-solid-hero *::before,\r\n    .gary-solid-hero *::after {\r\n        transition: none !important;\r\n        animation: none !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7782cbf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7782cbf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ef8a61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6ef8a61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"solid-story-section\" id=\"about-book-story\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"solid-story-bg-shape solid-story-bg-shape-one\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"solid-story-bg-shape solid-story-bg-shape-two\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"solid-story-container\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- LEFT CONTENT -->\r\n        <div class=\"solid-story-content\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"solid-story-eyebrow\">\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n                About the Book\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <h2 class=\"solid-story-title\">\r\n                From Veneer to\r\n                <em>Real Leadership<\/em>\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <p class=\"solid-story-intro\">\r\n                <strong>SOLID<\/strong> is not another leadership book about looking\r\n                the part. It is about what remains true when pressure rises, confidence\r\n                is tested, and character can no longer hide behind performance.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"solid-story-journey\">\r\n\r\n                <article class=\"solid-journey-step\">\r\n                    <div class=\"solid-journey-step__marker\">\r\n                        <span>01<\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"solid-journey-step__content\">\r\n                        <h3>The Veneer<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>\r\n                            Many leaders rely on polished behaviours, borrowed advice\r\n                            and surface-level confidence. It may look impressive, but it\r\n                            does not always hold under pressure.\r\n                        <\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n                <article class=\"solid-journey-step\">\r\n                    <div class=\"solid-journey-step__marker\">\r\n                        <span>02<\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"solid-journey-step__content\">\r\n                        <h3>The Pressure Test<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>\r\n                            When challenges rise, the outer layer cracks. Decisions,\r\n                            trust, consistency and emotional steadiness all reveal what\r\n                            is really underneath.\r\n                        <\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n                <article class=\"solid-journey-step\">\r\n                    <div class=\"solid-journey-step__marker\">\r\n                        <span>03<\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"solid-journey-step__content\">\r\n                        <h3>The Solid Core<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>\r\n                            The book shows how lasting leadership is built through four\r\n                            foundational traits that strengthen every other skill a leader\r\n                            develops afterwards.\r\n                        <\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"solid-story-buttons\">\r\n                <a href=\"#book\" class=\"solid-story-btn solid-story-btn--primary\">\r\n                    <span>Explore the Book<\/span>\r\n                    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        <path d=\"M5 12h14\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"m13 6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"#sample\" class=\"solid-story-btn solid-story-btn--secondary\">\r\n                    Read a Sample\r\n                <\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- RIGHT VISUAL -->\r\n        <div class=\"solid-story-visual\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"solid-visual-orbit solid-visual-orbit-one\"><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"solid-visual-orbit solid-visual-orbit-two\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"solid-core-visual\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"solid-core-visual__glow\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"solid-core-visual__outer\">\r\n                    <div class=\"solid-core-visual__grain\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"solid-core-visual__center\">\r\n                        <span>Built From<\/span>\r\n                        <strong>The Core<\/strong>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"solid-core-visual__veneer\">\r\n                        <span>Veneer<\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"solid-core-visual__label solid-core-visual__label-one\">\r\n                    <i><\/i>\r\n                    Strategic Mindset\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"solid-core-visual__label solid-core-visual__label-two\">\r\n                    <i><\/i>\r\n                    Self-Awareness\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"solid-core-visual__label solid-core-visual__label-three\">\r\n                    <i><\/i>\r\n                    Integrity-Driven\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"solid-core-visual__label solid-core-visual__label-four\">\r\n                    <i><\/i>\r\n                    Assuring Confidence\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"solid-story-quote\">\r\n                <span class=\"solid-story-quote__icon\">\u201c<\/span>\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Real leadership is built on substance, not appearance.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   SOLID - STORY SECTION\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.solid-story-section {\r\n    --solid-bg: #f7efe2;\r\n    --solid-bg-2: #efe2cf;\r\n    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        ellipse at 45% 52%,\r\n            transparent 0,\r\n            transparent 12px,\r\n            rgba(255, 221, 173, 0.11) 13px,\r\n            transparent 16px\r\n        );\r\n    transform: rotate(-12deg) scaleX(1.35);\r\n    opacity: 0.92;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-core-visual__center {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 50% auto auto 50%;\r\n    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\r\n    z-index: 4;\r\n\r\n    width: 160px;\r\n    height: 160px;\r\n\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(241, 195, 129, 0.38);\r\n\r\n    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27, 15, 7, 0.70), rgba(20, 11, 5, 0.88));\r\n    color: #fff2dd;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        inset 0 0 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.26),\r\n        0 0 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-core-visual__center span {\r\n    margin-bottom: 5px;\r\n    color: 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14px 80%;\r\n    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 63% 83%, 38% 56%, 17% 28%);\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        -14px 14px 22px rgba(35,18,7,0.24),\r\n        inset -10px -8px 16px rgba(90,49,20,0.16);\r\n\r\n    transform: rotate(11deg);\r\n    transform-origin: top right;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-core-visual__veneer span {\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 8px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.16em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-core-visual__label {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 9px;\r\n\r\n    padding: 10px 14px;\r\n    border-radius: 999px;\r\n\r\n    color: #49301d;\r\n    background: rgba(255, 250, 243, 0.85);\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(128, 78, 37, 0.12);\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 12px 25px rgba(78, 46, 20, 0.09),\r\n        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.70);\r\n\r\n    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);\r\n    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 9px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.08em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n    white-space: nowrap;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-core-visual__label i {\r\n    width: 6px;\r\n    height: 6px;\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    background: var(--solid-gold);\r\n    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(183, 115, 49, 0.10);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-core-visual__label-one {\r\n    top: 26px;\r\n    left: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-core-visual__label-two {\r\n    top: 120px;\r\n    right: 0;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-core-visual__label-three {\r\n    left: 5px;\r\n    bottom: 100px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-core-visual__label-four {\r\n    right: 8px;\r\n    bottom: 28px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Quote box *\/\r\n.solid-story-quote {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    max-width: 380px;\r\n    margin-top: 16px;\r\n    padding: 18px 20px;\r\n\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: flex-start;\r\n    gap: 14px;\r\n\r\n    background: rgba(255, 251, 244, 0.72);\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(114, 73, 39, 0.10);\r\n    border-radius: 4px 18px 4px 4px;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(83, 49, 22, 0.06);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-story-quote__icon {\r\n    color: var(--solid-bronze);\r\n    font-family: \"Cormorant Garamond\", Georgia, serif;\r\n    font-size: 34px;\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n    transform: translateY(-2px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-story-quote p {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    color: #3b2517;\r\n    font-family: \"Cormorant Garamond\", Georgia, serif;\r\n    font-size: 22px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    line-height: 1.2;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   TABLET\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 1024px) {\r\n    .solid-story-section {\r\n        padding: 80px 22px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-story-container {\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n        gap: 54px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-story-content {\r\n        max-width: 100%;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-story-visual {\r\n        min-height: 520px;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   MOBILE\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\r\n    .solid-story-section {\r\n        padding: 68px 16px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-story-title {\r\n        font-size: clamp(40px, 12vw, 52px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-story-intro {\r\n        font-size: 14px;\r\n        line-height: 1.75;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-story-journey::before {\r\n        left: 18px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-journey-step {\r\n        grid-template-columns: 36px 1fr;\r\n        gap: 14px;\r\n        padding: 10px 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-journey-step__marker {\r\n        width: 36px;\r\n        height: 36px;\r\n        font-size: 16px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-journey-step__content {\r\n        padding: 14px 14px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-journey-step__content h3 {\r\n        font-size: 21px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-journey-step__content p {\r\n        font-size: 12px;\r\n        line-height: 1.65;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-story-buttons {\r\n        flex-direction: column;\r\n        align-items: stretch;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-story-btn {\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-story-visual {\r\n        min-height: 440px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-core-visual {\r\n        max-width: 340px;\r\n        min-height: 360px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-core-visual__outer {\r\n        width: 240px;\r\n        height: 240px;\r\n        border-width: 8px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-core-visual__center {\r\n        width: 126px;\r\n        height: 126px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-core-visual__center strong {\r\n        font-size: 22px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-core-visual__veneer {\r\n        top: 20px;\r\n        right: 8px;\r\n        width: 95px;\r\n        height: 145px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-core-visual__label {\r\n        padding: 8px 10px;\r\n        font-size: 7px;\r\n        gap: 6px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-core-visual__label i {\r\n        width: 5px;\r\n        height: 5px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-core-visual__label-one {\r\n        top: 0;\r\n        left: 8px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-core-visual__label-two {\r\n        top: 95px;\r\n        right: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-core-visual__label-three {\r\n        left: 0;\r\n        bottom: 72px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-core-visual__label-four {\r\n        right: 8px;\r\n        bottom: 8px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-story-quote {\r\n        max-width: 100%;\r\n        margin-top: 10px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-story-quote p {\r\n        font-size: 18px;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   VERY SMALL MOBILE\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 390px) {\r\n    .solid-core-visual__label-two,\r\n    .solid-core-visual__label-three {\r\n        display: none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-story-visual {\r\n        min-height: 400px;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   ACCESSIBILITY\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.solid-story-btn:focus-visible {\r\n    outline: 2px solid var(--solid-gold);\r\n    outline-offset: 4px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {\r\n    .solid-story-section *,\r\n    .solid-story-section *::before,\r\n    .solid-story-section *::after {\r\n        transition: none !important;\r\n        animation: none !important;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c2295a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3c2295a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c7df43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6c7df43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"core-traits-section\" id=\"leadership-traits\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"core-traits-glow core-traits-glow-one\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"core-traits-glow core-traits-glow-two\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"core-traits-wrap\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"core-traits-heading\">\r\n            <span class=\"core-traits-label\">The Four Core Traits<\/span>\r\n\r\n            <h2>The Foundation of Lasting Leadership<\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n                Four balanced qualities that turn leadership from a polished\r\n                appearance into something authentic, trusted and enduring.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"core-traits-grid\">\r\n\r\n            <!-- Trait 01 -->\r\n            <article class=\"core-trait-card\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"core-trait-number\">01<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"core-trait-icon\">\r\n                    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        <path d=\"M18 48h31\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M22 48c0-8 3-13 10-18l8-7-8-9-10 5 5 8-7 5c-4 3-6 8-6 16\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M28 14l8-4 9 7-5 6\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>Strategic Mindset<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    See beyond immediate demands, anticipate consequences and\r\n                    shape a clear direction for the future.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"core-trait-line\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n            <\/article>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Trait 02 -->\r\n            <article class=\"core-trait-card\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"core-trait-number\">02<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"core-trait-icon\">\r\n                    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        <circle cx=\"32\" cy=\"22\" r=\"10\"><\/circle>\r\n                        <path d=\"M15 52c2-11 8-17 17-17s15 6 17 17\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M32 12v5\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M22 16l4 4\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M42 16l-4 4\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>Self-Awareness<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Understand your strengths, blind spots and the impact your\r\n                    behaviour has on the people around you.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"core-trait-line\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n            <\/article>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Trait 03 -->\r\n            <article class=\"core-trait-card\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"core-trait-number\">03<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"core-trait-icon\">\r\n                    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        <path d=\"M32 8l18 7v14c0 13-7 22-18 27-11-5-18-14-18-27V15z\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M23 31l6 6 13-14\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>Integrity-Driven<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Let your values guide every decision, especially when the\r\n                    right choice is difficult or unpopular.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"core-trait-line\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n            <\/article>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Trait 04 -->\r\n            <article class=\"core-trait-card\">\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"core-trait-number\">04<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"core-trait-icon\">\r\n                    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        <path d=\"M10 50l15-23 8 11 7-10 14 22z\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M40 28V12\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M40 12h13l-4 5 4 5H40\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <h3>Assuring Confidence<\/h3>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Lead with calm conviction, create stability and give others\r\n                    the courage to move forward.\r\n                <\/p>\r\n\r\n                <span class=\"core-trait-line\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n            <\/article>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n\/* =====================================================\r\n   COMPACT ABSTRACT CORE TRAITS SECTION\r\n===================================================== *\/\r\n\r\n.core-traits-section {\r\n    --trait-bg: #100a06;\r\n    --trait-card: #1d120c;\r\n    --trait-card-light: #29190f;\r\n    --trait-gold: #d7a05a;\r\n    --trait-bronze: #a7642d;\r\n    --trait-cream: #f5e8d4;\r\n    --trait-muted: #cbb89d;\r\n\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    padding: 72px 24px 76px;\r\n\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    isolation: isolate;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        radial-gradient(\r\n            circle at 50% -25%,\r\n            rgba(166, 99, 43, 0.23),\r\n            transparent 42%\r\n        ),\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            115deg,\r\n            #0b0704 0%,\r\n            #1b1009 48%,\r\n            #0d0805 100%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    border-top: 1px solid rgba(215, 160, 90, 0.23);\r\n    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(215, 160, 90, 0.25);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Abstract curved line pattern *\/\r\n.core-traits-section::before,\r\n.core-traits-section::after {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 50%;\r\n\r\n    width: 430px;\r\n    height: 430px;\r\n\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(215, 160, 90, 0.13);\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n\r\n    transform: translateY(-50%);\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.core-traits-section::before {\r\n    left: -275px;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 0 0 32px rgba(215, 160, 90, 0.035),\r\n        0 0 0 65px rgba(215, 160, 90, 0.025),\r\n        0 0 0 98px rgba(215, 160, 90, 0.018);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.core-traits-section::after {\r\n    right: -275px;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 0 0 32px rgba(215, 160, 90, 0.035),\r\n        0 0 0 65px rgba(215, 160, 90, 0.025),\r\n        0 0 0 98px rgba(215, 160, 90, 0.018);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Ambient glow *\/\r\n.core-traits-glow {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    z-index: -1;\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n    filter: blur(15px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.core-traits-glow-one {\r\n    top: -120px;\r\n    left: 12%;\r\n\r\n    width: 320px;\r\n    height: 320px;\r\n\r\n    background: rgba(174, 103, 43, 0.08);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.core-traits-glow-two {\r\n    right: 10%;\r\n    bottom: -170px;\r\n\r\n    width: 380px;\r\n    height: 380px;\r\n\r\n    background: rgba(207, 144, 68, 0.07);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Main container *\/\r\n.core-traits-wrap {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n\r\n    width: min(100%, 1280px);\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Heading *\/\r\n.core-traits-heading {\r\n    max-width: 760px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto 38px;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.core-traits-label {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 12px;\r\n\r\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n\r\n    color: var(--trait-gold);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 9px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.23em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.core-traits-label::before,\r\n.core-traits-label::after {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    width: 35px;\r\n    height: 1px;\r\n\r\n    background: linear-gradient(\r\n        90deg,\r\n        transparent,\r\n        var(--trait-gold)\r\n    );\r\n}\r\n\r\n.core-traits-label::after {\r\n    transform: scaleX(-1);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.core-traits-heading h2 {\r\n    margin: 0 0 12px;\r\n\r\n    color: var(--trait-cream);\r\n\r\n    font-family: \"Cormorant Garamond\", Georgia, serif;\r\n    font-size: clamp(38px, 4vw, 54px);\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n    letter-spacing: -0.025em;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.core-traits-heading p {\r\n    max-width: 650px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n\r\n    color: rgba(235, 218, 194, 0.65);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 13px;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Cards grid *\/\r\n.core-traits-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));\r\n    gap: 14px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Individual card *\/\r\n.core-trait-card {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    min-height: 285px;\r\n    padding: 27px 22px 24px;\r\n\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            145deg,\r\n            rgba(51, 31, 18, 0.92),\r\n            rgba(20, 12, 7, 0.97)\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(215, 160, 90, 0.22);\r\n    border-radius: 4px 24px 4px 4px;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 20px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.21),\r\n        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);\r\n\r\n    transition:\r\n        transform 0.3s ease,\r\n        border-color 0.3s ease,\r\n        box-shadow 0.3s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Abstract wood lines inside cards *\/\r\n.core-trait-card::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        repeating-radial-gradient(\r\n            ellipse at 50% 130%,\r\n            transparent 0,\r\n            transparent 17px,\r\n            rgba(215, 160, 90, 0.035) 18px,\r\n            transparent 20px\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    opacity: 0.65;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.core-trait-card::after {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 0;\r\n    left: 0;\r\n\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    height: 2px;\r\n\r\n    background: linear-gradient(\r\n        90deg,\r\n        transparent,\r\n        var(--trait-gold),\r\n        transparent\r\n    );\r\n\r\n    opacity: 0;\r\n    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.core-trait-card:hover {\r\n    transform: translateY(-7px);\r\n\r\n    border-color: rgba(215, 160, 90, 0.48);\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 27px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.31),\r\n        0 0 25px rgba(169, 100, 44, 0.08);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.core-trait-card:hover::after {\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Card number *\/\r\n.core-trait-number {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 18px;\r\n    right: 18px;\r\n\r\n    color: rgba(215, 160, 90, 0.32);\r\n\r\n    font-family: \"Cormorant Garamond\", Georgia, serif;\r\n    font-size: 17px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Icon circle *\/\r\n.core-trait-icon {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n\r\n    width: 72px;\r\n    height: 72px;\r\n    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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"gary-author\" id=\"about-author\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"gary-author__shape gary-author__shape--left\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"gary-author__shape gary-author__shape--right\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"gary-author__container\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- AUTHOR CONTENT -->\r\n        <div class=\"gary-author__content\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"gary-author__eyebrow\">\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n                About the Author\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <h2 class=\"gary-author__title\">\r\n                Meet Gary\r\n                <em>O\u2019Callaghan<\/em>\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <p class=\"gary-author__lead\">\r\n                A leadership thinker focused on what makes people genuinely\r\n                credible, trusted and effective.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <p class=\"gary-author__description\">\r\n                Gary O\u2019Callaghan\u2019s work challenges surface-level leadership.\r\n                His approach explores the character, awareness, confidence and\r\n                strategic thinking that allow leaders to remain steady when\r\n                pressure rises.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <p class=\"gary-author__description\">\r\n                Through <strong>SOLID<\/strong>, he presents a practical framework\r\n                for developing leadership from the inside out, creating stronger\r\n                decisions, healthier cultures and lasting influence.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"gary-author__details\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"gary-author__detail\">\r\n                    <span class=\"gary-author__detail-number\">01<\/span>\r\n                    <span class=\"gary-author__detail-text\">\r\n                        Leadership<br>Perspective\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"gary-author__detail\">\r\n                    <span class=\"gary-author__detail-number\">02<\/span>\r\n                    <span class=\"gary-author__detail-text\">\r\n                        Business<br>Experience\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"gary-author__detail\">\r\n                    <span class=\"gary-author__detail-number\">03<\/span>\r\n                    <span class=\"gary-author__detail-text\">\r\n                        Practical<br>Insight\r\n                    <\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"gary-author__bottom\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"#contact\" class=\"gary-author__button\">\r\n                    <span>Connect With Gary<\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        <path d=\"M5 12h14\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"m13 6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"gary-author__signature\">\r\n                    Gary O\u2019Callaghan\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- CREATIVE PORTRAIT PLACEHOLDER -->\r\n        <div class=\"gary-author__visual\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"gary-author__vertical-text\">\r\n                Author \u00b7 Adviser \u00b7 Leadership Thinker\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"gary-author__photo-frame\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"gary-author__photo-accent\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!--\r\n                    REPLACE THIS PLACEHOLDER WITH AUTHOR IMAGE LATER:\r\n\r\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                        src=\"YOUR-AUTHOR-IMAGE-URL\"\r\n                        alt=\"Gary O\u2019Callaghan\"\r\n                        class=\"gary-author__real-image\"\r\n                    >\r\n                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aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        <path d=\"M4 19V9\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M10 19V5\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M16 19v-7\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M22 19V3\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <span>Strategic<\/span>\r\n                    <strong>Leadership<\/strong>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"gary-author__badge gary-author__badge--two\">\r\n                <div class=\"gary-author__badge-icon\">\r\n                    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"8\" r=\"4\"><\/circle>\r\n                        <path d=\"M4 21c1-5 4-8 8-8s7 3 8 8\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <span>Authentic<\/span>\r\n                    <strong>Perspective<\/strong>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- QUOTE -->\r\n            <div class=\"gary-author__quote\">\r\n                <span class=\"gary-author__quote-mark\">\u201c<\/span>\r\n\r\n                <p>\r\n                    Leadership is not a performance. 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pointer-events: none;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        repeating-linear-gradient(\r\n            97deg,\r\n            transparent 0,\r\n            transparent 16px,\r\n            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 17px,\r\n            transparent 19px\r\n        ),\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            90deg,\r\n            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10),\r\n            transparent 40%,\r\n            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12)\r\n        );\r\n}\r\n\r\n.gary-author__placeholder-glow {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 40px;\r\n    left: 50%;\r\n\r\n    width: 240px;\r\n    height: 240px;\r\n\r\n    transform: translateX(-50%);\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        radial-gradient(\r\n            circle,\r\n            rgba(255, 223, 179, 0.34),\r\n            transparent 70%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    animation: garyPortraitGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.gary-author__placeholder svg {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n\r\n    width: 96%;\r\n    height: auto;\r\n    max-height: 94%;\r\n\r\n    filter:\r\n        drop-shadow(0 18px 24px rgba(35, 18, 8, 0.23));\r\n}\r\n\r\n.gary-author__placeholder-label {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    z-index: 5;\r\n    left: 50%;\r\n    bottom: 20px;\r\n\r\n    min-width: 178px;\r\n    padding: 10px 13px;\r\n\r\n    transform: translateX(-50%);\r\n\r\n    color: #4c2e1b;\r\n    background: rgba(255, 249, 239, 0.83);\r\n\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(101, 59, 27, 0.13);\r\n    border-radius: 3px 13px 3px 3px;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(52, 28, 13, 0.15);\r\n\r\n    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);\r\n    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 9px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    line-height: 1.3;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.11em;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.gary-author__placeholder-label span {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin-top: 3px;\r\n\r\n    color: rgba(76, 46, 27, 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linear-gradient(\r\n            135deg,\r\n            #6a3b1c,\r\n            #321b0e\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(224, 173, 104, 0.30);\r\n    border-radius: 3px 15px 3px 3px;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 14px 27px rgba(50, 26, 10, 0.28);\r\n\r\n    transform: rotate(-2deg);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.gary-author__name-card span {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin-bottom: 3px;\r\n\r\n    color: #d8ad74;\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 7px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.14em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.gary-author__name-card strong {\r\n    font-family: \"Cormorant Garamond\", Georgia, serif;\r\n    font-size: 22px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   FLOATING BADGES\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-author__badge {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    z-index: 8;\r\n\r\n    min-width: 165px;\r\n    padding: 11px 14px;\r\n\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 11px;\r\n\r\n    color: #4c311f;\r\n    background: rgba(255, 250, 243, 0.86);\r\n\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(119, 72, 34, 0.13);\r\n    border-radius: 4px 17px 4px 4px;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 15px 30px rgba(72, 41, 19, 0.11),\r\n        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);\r\n\r\n    backdrop-filter: blur(11px);\r\n    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(11px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.gary-author__badge-icon {\r\n    width: 34px;\r\n    height: 34px;\r\n    flex: 0 0 34px;\r\n\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n\r\n    color: var(--ga-bronze);\r\n    background: rgba(172, 106, 47, 0.09);\r\n\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(172, 106, 47, 0.12);\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.gary-author__badge-icon svg {\r\n    width: 17px;\r\n    height: 17px;\r\n\r\n    fill: none;\r\n    stroke: currentColor;\r\n    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QUOTE\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-author__quote {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    z-index: 7;\r\n    left: -25px;\r\n    bottom: 8px;\r\n\r\n    width: 260px;\r\n    padding: 17px 18px 17px 47px;\r\n\r\n    color: #3e2819;\r\n    background: rgba(255, 251, 245, 0.87);\r\n\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(113, 68, 33, 0.13);\r\n    border-radius: 4px 20px 4px 4px;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 16px 32px rgba(73, 42, 20, 0.12);\r\n\r\n    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);\r\n    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.gary-author__quote-mark {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 10px;\r\n    left: 15px;\r\n\r\n    color: var(--ga-bronze);\r\n\r\n    font-family: \"Cormorant Garamond\", Georgia, serif;\r\n    font-size: 43px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.gary-author__quote p {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n\r\n    color: #432b1b;\r\n\r\n    font-family: \"Cormorant Garamond\", Georgia, serif;\r\n    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gap: 45px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .gary-author__photo-frame {\r\n        width: 350px;\r\n        height: 465px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .gary-author__badge--one {\r\n        left: -20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .gary-author__badge--two {\r\n        right: -20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .gary-author__quote {\r\n        left: 0;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   TABLET\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 1024px) {\r\n\r\n    .gary-author {\r\n        padding: 78px 24px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .gary-author__container {\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n        gap: 60px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .gary-author__content {\r\n        max-width: 760px;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .gary-author__visual {\r\n        width: min(100%, 600px);\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   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      bottom: -5px;\r\n\r\n        width: 230px;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   VERY SMALL MOBILE\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 390px) {\r\n\r\n    .gary-author__visual {\r\n        min-height: 520px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .gary-author__photo-frame {\r\n        width: 285px;\r\n        height: 410px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .gary-author__badge--two {\r\n        display: none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .gary-author__quote {\r\n        width: 215px;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   ACCESSIBILITY\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.gary-author__button:focus-visible {\r\n    outline: 2px solid var(--ga-gold);\r\n    outline-offset: 4px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {\r\n\r\n    .gary-author *,\r\n    .gary-author *::before,\r\n    .gary-author *::after {\r\n        animation: none !important;\r\n        transition: none !important;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19c02f6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"19c02f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fa3014 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"0fa3014\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"solid-amazon-section\" id=\"buy-the-book\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"solid-amazon-section__grain\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"solid-amazon-section__glow\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"solid-amazon-container\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- BOOK VISUAL -->\r\n        <div class=\"solid-amazon-visual\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"solid-amazon-ring solid-amazon-ring--one\"><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"solid-amazon-ring solid-amazon-ring--two\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"solid-amazon-platform\">\r\n                <div class=\"solid-amazon-platform__top\"><\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"solid-amazon-book\">\r\n                <div class=\"solid-amazon-book__shine\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n                    src=\"http:\/\/bookpublish.online\/Gary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/d64d6ba4-cb75-4406-bb3c-d4af0dbbc777.webp\"\r\n                    alt=\"SOLID by Gary O\u2019Callaghan\"\r\n                    loading=\"lazy\"\r\n                >\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"solid-amazon-badge\">\r\n                <span>Available<\/span>\r\n                <strong>On Amazon<\/strong>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"solid-amazon-shadow\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- CONTENT -->\r\n        <div class=\"solid-amazon-content\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"solid-amazon-eyebrow\">\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n                Available Now\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <h2 class=\"solid-amazon-title\">\r\n                Build Leadership\r\n                <em>That Lasts.<\/em>\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <p class=\"solid-amazon-lead\">\r\n                Leadership is not about looking the part. It is about developing\r\n                the character, awareness and confidence to remain steady when\r\n                pressure rises.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <p class=\"solid-amazon-description\">\r\n                In <strong>SOLID<\/strong>, Gary O\u2019Callaghan reveals the four\r\n                foundational traits that allow every other leadership skill to\r\n                become authentic, credible and sustainable.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"solid-amazon-feature\">\r\n                <div class=\"solid-amazon-feature__icon\">\r\n                    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        <path d=\"M12 3v18\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M5 8c2.5-2 4.8-3 7-3s4.5 1 7 3\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M5 16c2.5 2 4.8 3 7 3s4.5-1 7-3\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div>\r\n                    <span>Inside the Book<\/span>\r\n                    <strong>\r\n                        Strategic Mindset \u00b7 Self-Awareness \u00b7 Integrity-Driven \u00b7\r\n                        Assuring Confidence\r\n                    <\/strong>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"solid-amazon-action\">\r\n\r\n                <!-- Replace # with the final Amazon product URL -->\r\n                <a\r\n                    href=\"#\"\r\n                    class=\"solid-amazon-button\"\r\n                    target=\"_blank\"\r\n                    rel=\"noopener\"\r\n                    aria-label=\"Buy SOLID from Amazon\"\r\n                >\r\n                    <svg class=\"solid-amazon-button__cart\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        <circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"20\" r=\"1\"><\/circle>\r\n                        <circle cx=\"18\" cy=\"20\" r=\"1\"><\/circle>\r\n                        <path d=\"M3 4h2l2.4 10.2a2 2 0 0 0 2 1.6h7.9a2 2 0 0 0 2-1.6L21 7H6\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n\r\n                    <span>Buy Book from Amazon<\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <svg class=\"solid-amazon-button__arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        <path d=\"M5 12h14\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"m13 6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"solid-amazon-secure\">\r\n                    <span><\/span>\r\n                    Secure purchase through Amazon\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   SOLID AMAZON PURCHASE SECTION\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.solid-amazon-section {\r\n    --sa-black: #0d0805;\r\n    --sa-deep: #1b1009;\r\n    --sa-brown: #3c2212;\r\n    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transparent 11px,\r\n            rgba(245, 196, 130, 0.055) 12px,\r\n            transparent 15px\r\n        );\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-amazon-platform__top {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: -2px;\r\n    left: 50%;\r\n\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    height: 43px;\r\n\r\n    transform: translateX(-50%);\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        radial-gradient(\r\n            ellipse,\r\n            #b4753c 0%,\r\n            #75421f 50%,\r\n            #3e210f 100%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(235, 181, 110, 0.20);\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        inset 0 6px 12px rgba(255, 214, 158, 0.08);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Book *\/\r\n.solid-amazon-book {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 4;\r\n\r\n    width: min(72%, 320px);\r\n\r\n    transform:\r\n        translateY(-28px)\r\n        rotateY(-4deg)\r\n        rotateZ(1deg);\r\n\r\n    filter:\r\n        drop-shadow(0 30px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.43));\r\n\r\n    animation: solidAmazonFloat 5s 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linear-gradient(\r\n            90deg,\r\n            var(--sa-gold),\r\n            rgba(216, 161, 92, 0.08)\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(216, 161, 92, 0.25);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Heading *\/\r\n.solid-amazon-title {\r\n    margin: 0 0 22px;\r\n\r\n    color: var(--sa-light);\r\n\r\n    font-family: \"Cormorant Garamond\", Georgia, serif;\r\n    font-size: clamp(50px, 5vw, 74px);\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    line-height: 0.94;\r\n    letter-spacing: -0.04em;\r\n\r\n    text-shadow: 0 5px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-amazon-title em {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin-top: 8px;\r\n\r\n    color: transparent;\r\n    font-style: normal;\r\n    font-weight: 500;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            105deg,\r\n            #edc27e,\r\n            #b66d31 52%,\r\n            #e5b66e\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    -webkit-background-clip: text;\r\n    background-clip: text;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Lead *\/\r\n.solid-amazon-lead {\r\n    max-width: 610px;\r\n    margin: 0 0 17px;\r\n\r\n    color: rgba(247, 234, 214, 0.87);\r\n\r\n    font-family: \"Cormorant Garamond\", Georgia, serif;\r\n    font-size: clamp(21px, 2vw, 27px);\r\n    font-weight: 500;\r\n    line-height: 1.38;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Description *\/\r\n.solid-amazon-description {\r\n    max-width: 600px;\r\n    margin: 0 0 28px;\r\n\r\n    color: rgba(235, 218, 195, 0.68);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    line-height: 1.82;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-amazon-description strong {\r\n    color: var(--sa-gold);\r\n    font-weight: 800;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.04em;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Feature strip *\/\r\n.solid-amazon-feature {\r\n    max-width: 610px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 32px;\r\n    padding: 18px 20px;\r\n\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 15px;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            110deg,\r\n            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06),\r\n            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015)\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(216, 161, 92, 0.18);\r\n    border-left: 2px solid var(--sa-gold);\r\n    border-radius: 4px 19px 4px 4px;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.13),\r\n        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);\r\n\r\n    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);\r\n    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-amazon-feature__icon {\r\n    width: 43px;\r\n    height: 43px;\r\n\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n\r\n    color: var(--sa-gold);\r\n\r\n    background: rgba(216, 161, 92, 0.08);\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(216, 161, 92, 0.18);\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-amazon-feature__icon svg {\r\n    width: 20px;\r\n    height: 20px;\r\n\r\n    fill: none;\r\n    stroke: currentColor;\r\n    stroke-width: 1.5;\r\n    stroke-linecap: round;\r\n    stroke-linejoin: round;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-amazon-feature span {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin-bottom: 5px;\r\n\r\n    color: var(--sa-gold);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 8px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.16em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-amazon-feature strong {\r\n    display: block;\r\n\r\n    color: rgba(246, 231, 210, 0.84);\r\n\r\n    font-family: \"Cormorant Garamond\", Georgia, serif;\r\n    font-size: 18px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    line-height: 1.3;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   AMAZON BUTTON\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.solid-amazon-action {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    align-items: flex-start;\r\n    gap: 12px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-amazon-button {\r\n    min-height: 59px;\r\n    padding: 0 25px;\r\n\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    gap: 13px;\r\n\r\n    color: #180e07 !important;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            135deg,\r\n            #f0c67e 0%,\r\n            #ca843e 52%,\r\n            #995220 100%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(250, 207, 137, 0.62);\r\n    border-radius: 4px 18px 4px 4px;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 16px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32),\r\n        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 11px;\r\n    font-weight: 800;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.10em;\r\n    text-decoration: none !important;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n\r\n    transition:\r\n        transform 0.28s ease,\r\n        box-shadow 0.28s ease,\r\n        background 0.28s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-amazon-button svg {\r\n    width: 19px;\r\n    height: 19px;\r\n\r\n    fill: none;\r\n    stroke: currentColor;\r\n    stroke-width: 1.7;\r\n    stroke-linecap: round;\r\n    stroke-linejoin: round;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-amazon-button__arrow {\r\n    margin-left: 3px;\r\n    transition: transform 0.28s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-amazon-button:hover {\r\n    color: #120a05 !important;\r\n\r\n    transform: translateY(-4px);\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            135deg,\r\n            #f3cf8e,\r\n            #d99246 53%,\r\n            #a75b25\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 21px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.40),\r\n        0 0 22px rgba(211, 145, 66, 0.20);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-amazon-button:hover .solid-amazon-button__arrow {\r\n    transform: translateX(5px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Secure note *\/\r\n.solid-amazon-secure {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 8px;\r\n\r\n    color: rgba(231, 213, 190, 0.48);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 8px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.09em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.solid-amazon-secure span {\r\n    width: 6px;\r\n    height: 6px;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n\r\n    background: var(--sa-gold);\r\n    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(216, 161, 92, 0.08);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   ANIMATIONS\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n@keyframes solidAmazonRotate {\r\n    from {\r\n        transform: rotate(0deg);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    to {\r\n        transform: rotate(360deg);\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n@keyframes solidAmazonFloat {\r\n    0%,\r\n    100% {\r\n        transform:\r\n            translateY(-28px)\r\n            rotateY(-4deg)\r\n            rotateZ(1deg);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    50% {\r\n        transform:\r\n            translateY(-38px)\r\n            rotateY(-4deg)\r\n            rotateZ(1deg);\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n@keyframes solidAmazonBadge {\r\n    0%,\r\n    100% {\r\n        transform: translateY(0);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    50% {\r\n        transform: translateY(-7px);\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n@keyframes solidAmazonShine {\r\n    0%,\r\n    22% {\r\n        left: -65%;\r\n        opacity: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    35% {\r\n        opacity: 1;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    58% {\r\n        left: 135%;\r\n        opacity: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    100% {\r\n        left: 135%;\r\n        opacity: 0;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   SMALL DESKTOP\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 1180px) {\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-container {\r\n        grid-template-columns: minmax(370px, 0.9fr) minmax(450px, 1.1fr);\r\n        gap: 55px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-visual {\r\n        min-height: 520px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-ring--one {\r\n        width: 390px;\r\n        height: 390px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-platform {\r\n        width: 350px;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   TABLET\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 1024px) {\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-section {\r\n        padding: 80px 24px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-container {\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n        gap: 55px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-visual {\r\n        width: min(100%, 600px);\r\n        min-height: 530px;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-content {\r\n        width: min(100%, 760px);\r\n        max-width: none;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   MOBILE\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 767px) {\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-section {\r\n        padding: 65px 17px 70px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-container {\r\n        gap: 42px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-visual {\r\n        min-height: 430px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-ring--one {\r\n        width: 310px;\r\n        height: 310px;\r\n\r\n        box-shadow:\r\n            0 0 0 28px rgba(221, 166, 94, 0.022),\r\n            0 0 0 56px rgba(221, 166, 94, 0.014);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-ring--two {\r\n        width: 235px;\r\n        height: 235px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-book {\r\n        width: min(62%, 245px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-platform {\r\n        bottom: 34px;\r\n        width: 290px;\r\n        height: 74px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-shadow {\r\n        bottom: 63px;\r\n        width: 210px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-badge {\r\n        top: 53px;\r\n        right: 2px;\r\n\r\n        min-width: 125px;\r\n        padding: 11px 13px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-badge strong {\r\n        font-size: 17px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-title {\r\n        font-size: clamp(43px, 13vw, 57px);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-lead {\r\n        font-size: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-description {\r\n        font-size: 13px;\r\n        line-height: 1.75;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-feature {\r\n        padding: 16px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-feature strong {\r\n        font-size: 16px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-action {\r\n        align-items: stretch;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-button {\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n        min-height: 58px;\r\n        padding: 0 16px;\r\n\r\n        font-size: 10px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-secure {\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   SMALL MOBILE\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 390px) {\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-visual {\r\n        min-height: 390px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-platform {\r\n        width: 250px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-badge {\r\n        top: 42px;\r\n        right: -5px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-feature {\r\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   ACCESSIBILITY\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.solid-amazon-button:focus-visible {\r\n    outline: 2px solid var(--sa-gold);\r\n    outline-offset: 5px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {\r\n\r\n    .solid-amazon-section *,\r\n    .solid-amazon-section *::before,\r\n    .solid-amazon-section *::after {\r\n        animation: none !important;\r\n        transition: none !important;\r\n    }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5823f9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a5823f9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9d8972 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"d9d8972\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"solid-pressure-light\" id=\"why-solid\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"spl-decor spl-decor--left\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"spl-decor spl-decor--right\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"spl-container\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- LEFT CONTENT -->\r\n        <div class=\"spl-content\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"spl-eyebrow\">\r\n                <span><\/span>\r\n                The Leadership Pressure Test\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <h2 class=\"spl-title\">\r\n                When the Veneer Cracks,\r\n                <em>The Core Is Revealed.<\/em>\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n\r\n            <p class=\"spl-lead\">\r\n                Leadership can appear convincing when everything is going well.\r\n                The real test begins when pressure rises, certainty disappears\r\n                and people look to you for direction.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"spl-story\">\r\n\r\n                <article class=\"spl-step\">\r\n                    <div class=\"spl-step__number\">01<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"spl-step__content\">\r\n                        <span>Appearance<\/span>\r\n                        <h3>Leadership Looks Polished<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>\r\n                            Communication techniques, confidence and rehearsed\r\n                            behaviours can create a strong outward impression.\r\n                        <\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n                <article class=\"spl-step spl-step--active\">\r\n                    <div class=\"spl-step__number\">02<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"spl-step__content\">\r\n                        <span>Pressure<\/span>\r\n                        <h3>The Surface Begins to Crack<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>\r\n                            Difficult decisions expose hesitation, inconsistency\r\n                            and the gap between leadership image and substance.\r\n                        <\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n                <article class=\"spl-step\">\r\n                    <div class=\"spl-step__number\">03<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"spl-step__content\">\r\n                        <span>Substance<\/span>\r\n                        <h3>A Solid Core Remains<\/h3>\r\n                        <p>\r\n                            Strong leaders remain credible because their actions\r\n                            are grounded in character, awareness and clear values.\r\n                        <\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/article>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"spl-action\">\r\n\r\n                <!-- Replace # with the final Amazon product URL -->\r\n                <a\r\n                    href=\"#\"\r\n                    class=\"spl-button\"\r\n                    target=\"_blank\"\r\n                    rel=\"noopener\"\r\n                    aria-label=\"Buy SOLID from Amazon\"\r\n                >\r\n                    <svg class=\"spl-button__cart\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        <circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"20\" r=\"1\"><\/circle>\r\n                        <circle cx=\"18\" cy=\"20\" r=\"1\"><\/circle>\r\n                        <path d=\"M3 4h2l2.4 10.2a2 2 0 0 0 2 1.6h7.9a2 2 0 0 0 2-1.6L21 7H6\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n\r\n                    <span>Buy Book from Amazon<\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <svg class=\"spl-button__arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n                        <path d=\"M5 12h14\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"m13 6 6 6-6 6\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"spl-action-note\">\r\n                    <i><\/i>\r\n                    Discover what strong leadership is built on\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- RIGHT STORY VISUAL -->\r\n        <div class=\"spl-visual\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"spl-visual__outline spl-visual__outline--one\"><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"spl-visual__outline spl-visual__outline--two\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"spl-pressure-card\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"spl-pressure-card__header\">\r\n\r\n                    <div>\r\n                        <span>The Moment of Truth<\/span>\r\n                        <strong>What remains under pressure?<\/strong>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"spl-pressure-level\">\r\n                        <span>Pressure<\/span>\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"spl-pressure-level__bar\">\r\n                            <i><\/i>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"spl-panel\">\r\n\r\n                    <!-- SOLID INNER CORE -->\r\n                    <div class=\"spl-panel__core\">\r\n                        <div class=\"spl-panel__core-grain\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"spl-panel__core-copy\">\r\n                            <span>Underneath the Surface<\/span>\r\n                            <strong>Character<\/strong>\r\n                            <small>Trust \u00b7 Clarity \u00b7 Integrity<\/small>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- VENEER SURFACE -->\r\n                    <div class=\"spl-panel__veneer\">\r\n                        <div class=\"spl-panel__veneer-grain\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <span class=\"spl-panel__veneer-label\">\r\n                            Leadership Veneer\r\n                        <\/span>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- CRACK -->\r\n                    <svg\r\n                        class=\"spl-panel__crack\"\r\n                        viewBox=\"0 0 160 430\"\r\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\r\n                    >\r\n                        <path d=\"M93 0 72 54 99 91 65 139 89 184 59 232 83 277 52 326 76 371 63 430\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M73 54 43 76\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M67 139 37 151\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M60 232 27 216\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M53 326 26 348\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M89 184 124 201\"><\/path>\r\n                        <path d=\"M83 277 121 260\"><\/path>\r\n                    <\/svg>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- PEELING PIECES -->\r\n                    <div class=\"spl-panel__piece spl-panel__piece--one\"><\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"spl-panel__piece spl-panel__piece--two\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"spl-core-result\">\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"spl-core-result__heading\">\r\n                        <span>The Solid Foundation<\/span>\r\n                        <strong>Four traits that hold leadership together<\/strong>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <div class=\"spl-core-result__grid\">\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"spl-trait\">\r\n                            <i><\/i>\r\n                            <span>Strategic Mindset<\/span>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"spl-trait\">\r\n                            <i><\/i>\r\n                            <span>Self-Awareness<\/span>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"spl-trait\">\r\n                            <i><\/i>\r\n                            <span>Integrity-Driven<\/span>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class=\"spl-trait\">\r\n                            <i><\/i>\r\n                            <span>Assuring Confidence<\/span>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"spl-quote\">\r\n                    <span>\u201c<\/span>\r\n\r\n                    <p>\r\n                        Leadership is not a performance. It reflects the person\r\n                        you are at your core.\r\n                    <\/p>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   SOLID PRESSURE STORY - LIGHT VERSION\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.solid-pressure-light {\r\n    --spl-ink: #27180f;\r\n    --spl-text: #543b2a;\r\n    --spl-muted: #806a58;\r\n    --spl-bronze: #a5642c;\r\n    --spl-deep: #70401c;\r\n    --spl-gold: #d29a55;\r\n    --spl-cream: #fffaf3;\r\n    --spl-paper: #f5eadb;\r\n\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    padding: clamp(76px, 8vw, 110px) 24px;\r\n\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    isolation: isolate;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            125deg,\r\n            #fffaf3 0%,\r\n            #f6ecdf 48%,\r\n            #edddc8 100%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    border-top: 1px solid rgba(111, 66, 31, 0.11);\r\n    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(111, 66, 31, 0.13);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Fine background texture *\/\r\n.solid-pressure-light::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0;\r\n    z-index: -4;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        repeating-linear-gradient(\r\n            90deg,\r\n            rgba(89, 51, 24, 0.014) 0,\r\n            rgba(89, 51, 24, 0.014) 1px,\r\n            transparent 1px,\r\n            transparent 31px\r\n        ),\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            115deg,\r\n            transparent 0 64%,\r\n            rgba(132, 77, 33, 0.035) 64.1%,\r\n            transparent 64.3%\r\n        );\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-decor {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    z-index: -3;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-decor--left {\r\n    left: -250px;\r\n    bottom: -330px;\r\n\r\n    width: 590px;\r\n    height: 590px;\r\n\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(162, 96, 39, 0.11);\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 0 0 58px rgba(162, 96, 39, 0.020),\r\n        0 0 0 116px rgba(162, 96, 39, 0.014);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-decor--right {\r\n    top: -180px;\r\n    right: -140px;\r\n\r\n    width: 470px;\r\n    height: 470px;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 44% 56% 62% 38% \/ 47% 38% 62% 53%;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            145deg,\r\n            rgba(188, 119, 53, 0.15),\r\n            rgba(188, 119, 53, 0.01)\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    transform: rotate(20deg);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   MAIN LAYOUT\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.spl-container {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n\r\n    width: min(100%, 1280px);\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns:\r\n        minmax(500px, 1.05fr)\r\n        minmax(430px, 0.95fr);\r\n\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: clamp(55px, 7vw, 105px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   LEFT CONTENT\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.spl-content {\r\n    max-width: 680px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-eyebrow {\r\n    margin-bottom: 18px;\r\n\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 13px;\r\n\r\n    color: var(--spl-bronze);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 9px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.21em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-eyebrow span {\r\n    width: 43px;\r\n    height: 1px;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            90deg,\r\n            var(--spl-bronze),\r\n            rgba(165, 100, 44, 0.07)\r\n        );\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-title {\r\n    max-width: 670px;\r\n    margin: 0 0 22px;\r\n\r\n    color: var(--spl-ink);\r\n\r\n    font-family: \"Cormorant Garamond\", Georgia, serif;\r\n    font-size: clamp(49px, 5vw, 72px);\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    line-height: 0.94;\r\n    letter-spacing: -0.04em;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-title em {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin-top: 8px;\r\n\r\n    color: var(--spl-bronze);\r\n    font-style: normal;\r\n    font-weight: 500;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-lead {\r\n    max-width: 620px;\r\n    margin: 0 0 30px;\r\n\r\n    color: rgba(67, 44, 28, 0.76);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    line-height: 1.82;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   STORY STEPS\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.spl-story {\r\n    max-width: 650px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 31px;\r\n\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    gap: 10px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-step {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n\r\n    min-height: 94px;\r\n    padding: 15px 17px;\r\n\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 15px;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            110deg,\r\n            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72),\r\n            rgba(245, 230, 211, 0.42)\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(111, 67, 33, 0.11);\r\n    border-radius: 4px 18px 4px 4px;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 12px 27px rgba(83, 48, 20, 0.055),\r\n        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);\r\n\r\n    transition:\r\n        transform 0.28s ease,\r\n        border-color 0.28s ease,\r\n        background 0.28s ease,\r\n        box-shadow 0.28s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-step:hover {\r\n    transform: translateX(5px);\r\n\r\n    border-color: rgba(165, 100, 44, 0.26);\r\n    background: rgba(255, 251, 245, 0.90);\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 16px 30px rgba(83, 48, 20, 0.08);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-step--active {\r\n    border-left: 3px solid var(--spl-gold);\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            110deg,\r\n            rgba(255, 250, 242, 0.96),\r\n            rgba(229, 203, 171, 0.42)\r\n        );\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-step__number {\r\n    width: 43px;\r\n    height: 43px;\r\n\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n\r\n    color: #fff9ef;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            135deg,\r\n            #bd7b3d,\r\n            #75401c\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 9px 20px rgba(83, 44, 17, 0.17),\r\n        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);\r\n\r\n    font-family: \"Cormorant Garamond\", Georgia, serif;\r\n    font-size: 18px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-step__content > span {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin-bottom: 4px;\r\n\r\n    color: var(--spl-bronze);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 7px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.15em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-step h3 {\r\n    margin: 0 0 5px;\r\n\r\n    color: #382317;\r\n\r\n    font-family: \"Cormorant Garamond\", Georgia, serif;\r\n    font-size: 20px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    line-height: 1.05;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-step p {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n\r\n    color: rgba(65, 42, 26, 0.67);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 11px;\r\n    line-height: 1.6;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   AMAZON BUTTON\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.spl-action {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    align-items: flex-start;\r\n    gap: 12px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-button {\r\n    min-height: 58px;\r\n    padding: 0 24px;\r\n\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    gap: 13px;\r\n\r\n    color: #fff9ef !important;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            135deg,\r\n            #aa692f,\r\n            #75401c\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(116, 63, 27, 0.42);\r\n    border-radius: 4px 18px 4px 4px;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 15px 31px rgba(83, 43, 16, 0.20),\r\n        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.17);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 11px;\r\n    font-weight: 800;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.10em;\r\n    text-decoration: none !important;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n\r\n    transition:\r\n        transform 0.28s ease,\r\n        box-shadow 0.28s ease,\r\n        background 0.28s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-button svg {\r\n    width: 18px;\r\n    height: 18px;\r\n\r\n    fill: none;\r\n    stroke: currentColor;\r\n    stroke-width: 1.7;\r\n    stroke-linecap: round;\r\n    stroke-linejoin: round;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-button__arrow {\r\n    transition: transform 0.28s ease;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-button:hover {\r\n    color: #ffffff !important;\r\n    transform: translateY(-4px);\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            135deg,\r\n            #bf7b39,\r\n            #85491f\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 20px 37px rgba(83, 43, 16, 0.27);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-button:hover .spl-button__arrow {\r\n    transform: translateX(5px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-action-note {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 9px;\r\n\r\n    color: rgba(80, 52, 34, 0.53);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 8px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.09em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-action-note i {\r\n    width: 6px;\r\n    height: 6px;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n\r\n    background: var(--spl-gold);\r\n    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(210, 154, 85, 0.10);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   VISUAL AREA\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.spl-visual {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    min-height: 650px;\r\n\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-visual__outline {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-visual__outline--one {\r\n    width: 480px;\r\n    height: 480px;\r\n\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(145, 84, 35, 0.12);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-visual__outline--two {\r\n    width: 390px;\r\n    height: 390px;\r\n\r\n    border: 1px dashed rgba(167, 100, 43, 0.18);\r\n\r\n    animation: splOutlineRotate 30s linear infinite;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   PRESSURE CARD\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.spl-pressure-card {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 3;\r\n\r\n    width: min(100%, 455px);\r\n    min-height: 600px;\r\n    padding: 27px 27px 24px;\r\n\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            145deg,\r\n            rgba(255, 251, 245, 0.95),\r\n            rgba(234, 215, 191, 0.90)\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(111, 67, 33, 0.15);\r\n    border-radius: 8px 50px 8px 8px;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 30px 55px rgba(80, 44, 18, 0.16),\r\n        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);\r\n\r\n    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);\r\n    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-pressure-card::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: -145px;\r\n    right: -115px;\r\n\r\n    width: 320px;\r\n    height: 320px;\r\n\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(161, 95, 39, 0.12);\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 0 0 37px rgba(161, 95, 39, 0.023),\r\n        0 0 0 74px rgba(161, 95, 39, 0.015);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-pressure-card__header {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 5;\r\n\r\n    margin-bottom: 22px;\r\n\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 105px;\r\n    align-items: end;\r\n    gap: 20px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-pressure-card__header > div:first-child span {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin-bottom: 4px;\r\n\r\n    color: var(--spl-bronze);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 7px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.16em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-pressure-card__header > div:first-child strong {\r\n    color: #372217;\r\n\r\n    font-family: \"Cormorant Garamond\", Georgia, serif;\r\n    font-size: 18px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    line-height: 1.15;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Pressure meter *\/\r\n.spl-pressure-level > span {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin-bottom: 7px;\r\n\r\n    color: rgba(74, 46, 28, 0.51);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 7px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.13em;\r\n    text-align: right;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-pressure-level__bar {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    height: 5px;\r\n\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    border-radius: 20px;\r\n\r\n    background: rgba(102, 60, 28, 0.09);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-pressure-level__bar i {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0 auto 0 0;\r\n\r\n    width: 82%;\r\n\r\n    border-radius: inherit;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            90deg,\r\n            #8a4f24,\r\n            #d09750,\r\n            #e8b970\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    animation: splPressure 4s ease-in-out infinite;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   WOOD PANEL\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.spl-panel {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n\r\n    width: 278px;\r\n    height: 345px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto 23px;\r\n\r\n    filter:\r\n        drop-shadow(0 22px 23px rgba(70, 36, 14, 0.20));\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Inner core *\/\r\n.spl-panel__core {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0;\r\n    z-index: 1;\r\n\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        radial-gradient(\r\n            circle at 66% 45%,\r\n            #bd7b3e 0%,\r\n            #76411e 48%,\r\n            #32190c 100%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(109, 62, 27, 0.22);\r\n    border-radius: 5px 27px 5px 5px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-panel__core-grain {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: -25%;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        repeating-radial-gradient(\r\n            ellipse at 58% 50%,\r\n            transparent 0,\r\n            transparent 13px,\r\n            rgba(255, 222, 174, 0.14) 14px,\r\n            transparent 18px\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    transform: rotate(11deg) scaleX(1.4);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-panel__core-copy {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    z-index: 3;\r\n    top: 50%;\r\n    right: 15px;\r\n\r\n    width: 125px;\r\n\r\n    transform: translateY(-50%);\r\n\r\n    color: #fff0d9;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-panel__core-copy span {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin-bottom: 5px;\r\n\r\n    color: #edbf7e;\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 7px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    line-height: 1.35;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.13em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-panel__core-copy strong {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin-bottom: 7px;\r\n\r\n    font-family: \"Cormorant Garamond\", Georgia, serif;\r\n    font-size: 28px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-panel__core-copy small {\r\n    color: rgba(255, 234, 206, 0.66);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 6px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.07em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Veneer surface *\/\r\n.spl-panel__veneer {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0;\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        linear-gradient(\r\n            100deg,\r\n            #b9783b 0%,\r\n            #7b441f 48%,\r\n            #40220f 100%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(105, 59, 26, 0.18);\r\n    border-radius: 5px 27px 5px 5px;\r\n\r\n    clip-path:\r\n        polygon(\r\n            0 0,\r\n            49% 0,\r\n            43% 14%,\r\n            54% 24%,\r\n            40% 39%,\r\n            49% 53%,\r\n            36% 67%,\r\n            46% 79%,\r\n            38% 100%,\r\n            0 100%\r\n        );\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-panel__veneer-grain {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: -28%;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        repeating-radial-gradient(\r\n            ellipse at 45% 55%,\r\n            transparent 0,\r\n            transparent 12px,\r\n            rgba(255, 224, 181, 0.15) 13px,\r\n            transparent 16px\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    transform: rotate(-10deg) scaleX(1.45);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-panel__veneer-label {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 21px;\r\n    left: 20px;\r\n\r\n    color: rgba(255, 235, 208, 0.63);\r\n\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 7px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.15em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Animated crack *\/\r\n.spl-panel__crack {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    z-index: 6;\r\n    top: 0;\r\n    left: 88px;\r\n\r\n    width: 114px;\r\n    height: 100%;\r\n\r\n    overflow: visible;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-panel__crack path {\r\n    fill: none;\r\n    stroke: #efbd78;\r\n    stroke-width: 2;\r\n    stroke-linecap: round;\r\n    stroke-linejoin: round;\r\n\r\n    filter:\r\n        drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(212, 140, 61, 0.58));\r\n\r\n    stroke-dasharray: 700;\r\n    stroke-dashoffset: 700;\r\n\r\n    animation: splCrack 4s ease-in-out infinite;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* Veneer fragments *\/\r\n.spl-panel__piece {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    z-index: 7;\r\n\r\n    background:\r\n        repeating-linear-gradient(\r\n            95deg,\r\n            #c48649 0,\r\n            #c48649 5px,\r\n            #8d5127 6px,\r\n            #d69a5a 9px\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    box-shadow:\r\n        0 12px 18px rgba(71, 36, 14, 0.24);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-panel__piece--one {\r\n    top: 82px;\r\n    left: 102px;\r\n\r\n    width: 63px;\r\n    height: 86px;\r\n\r\n    clip-path:\r\n        polygon(\r\n            0 0,\r\n            100% 17%,\r\n            78% 100%,\r\n            18% 71%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    animation: splPieceOne 4s ease-in-out infinite;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-panel__piece--two {\r\n    left: 90px;\r\n    bottom: 55px;\r\n\r\n    width: 72px;\r\n    height: 91px;\r\n\r\n    clip-path:\r\n        polygon(\r\n            20% 0,\r\n            100% 22%,\r\n            72% 100%,\r\n            0 72%\r\n        );\r\n\r\n    animation: splPieceTwo 4s ease-in-out infinite;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* =========================================================\r\n   FOUR TRAITS RESULT\r\n========================================================= *\/\r\n\r\n.spl-core-result {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    z-index: 5;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-core-result__heading {\r\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.spl-core-result__heading span {\r\n    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