Now in paperback: Hands-on strategies for creating and protecting your personal brand (yes, you have one)Think branding is just for large corporations, marketing directors, and cows? Think again. Each one of us has a brand – a personal brand, how others see us – which is shaped by what we do, say, write, and otherwise present ourselves to others.We can’t fully control how others see us (smart, capable, compassionate, creative, fair). But many of us don’t ev...

Many entrepreneurs embrace the challenge of being their own boss; they desire freedom—both financial and temporal. But, often, the business consumes both time and money and ends up owning the owner. In Make the Noise Go Away, author Larry G. Linne discusses thirteen principles to help business owners reclaim their freedom.Written in parable style, Make the Noise Go Away follows business owner Jim Clancy and second-in-command Brett Giles at Golden Electric Supply. During a ...

Modern employees are tired of command and control management. Employees are looking for personal growth, purpose, and a different lifestyle than prior generations of employees. These employees are in a market where they can have flexibility in how they work and where they work. They want and can demand choices in the work environment. This new workforce must be lead differently. We must lead them with clear expectations that are objective vs subjective and provide the support, tools, and d...

Keeping It Light takes readers on an engaging journey through the innovative ISMS of David Paddison. With humor and heart, Larry brings these ideas to life, adding stories and insights that transform them into memorable lessons for leadership and living well. This collection of ISMS delivers practical wisdom and sharp business acumen in bite-sized, easy-to-remember tools. Each short chapter combines real-world application with lighthearted storytelling helping readers make better decisions...

rEvolution is a true, must-read story of a leader's transformation as a first time CEO into the head of a thriving professional services firm. rEvolution provides personal insights and practical guidance on how to utilize a business crisis in order to bring about change, evolution, and growth. This book makes the case for leaders to be committed while they carefully examine their own defects, adapt to the changing times, and include their team in the process...no matter how hard things get...

Personal branding is going to be one of North American businesses most critical strategic initiatives in the next 3-5 years. Information is more accessible on individuals than ever before. Social media is making details about people more accessible and creating a ton of data to help people form opinions about individuals. "Brand Damage - It's Personal!" deals with the ever-growing importance of personal branding. This book is a practical guide for everyone from teenagers to seasoned profes...

Resigned to Success Using an Exit Plan to Build Hope, Energy, and Success in a Business In Resigned To Success – Using an Exit Plan to Build Hope, Energy, and Success in a Business, Scott White tells his remarkable story of how he successfully transitioned his business to the next generation by writing his post-dated resignation letter. He also shares how other team members had success on both sides of the transition. Scott’s resignation letter gave clarity to his people as to the future o...

"A powerful and inspiring look 'inside the tent' of Mercedes-Benz that will help you learn how large companies make big changes in short timespans."--Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist of Canva and author of The Art of the Start 2.0"I can’t remember having read a more compelling example of how great luxury brands aren’t just made but are nurtured. Driven to Delight offers essential lessons on the direct and undeniable relationship between how much you value and...

Now you can join the hundreds of thousands of salespeople who have followed Stephen Schiffman's advice and watch your performance soar. Schiffman lets you in on the industry's best-kept secrets.Learn how to convert leads to sales, motivate yourself and motivate others, give killer presentations, and keep your sense of humor.This new edition includes:New examples using the latest advances in sales presentation technologyUp-to-date cases of these succe...

Many salespeople can line up prospects, recite the benefits of their product or service, and stir the interest of their client. But when it comes to actually closing the deal, they fail and the sale falls apart. That's where sales guru Stephan Schiffman comes in-and saves the sale. In this book, Schiffman reveals the pioneering techniques that have helped more than half a million salespeople nail the sales that matter. This book includes chapters on:the four ...

Winning is not a 'some of the time' activity it is an 'all of the time' activity. Success in sales takes talent, skills, discipline, practice, and most importantly honesty with a genuine concern for the client. Most sales leaders know what to do – they just do not know how to make it real for their organization. This barrier keeps them mediocre at best.Experienced sales professional and entrepreneur, Nathan Jamail has developed a playbook of techniques and best practices, which hav...

Are you an employee stuck in a career rut? Are you a student looking to get the right start? Or do you just want to create a better you? In The 10Ks of Personal Branding, author Kaplan Mobray offers ten must-know insights to building your personal brand. In this inspiring guide, learn how to focus your life’s goals with your life’s actions to create a powerful package called “you.” Filled with easy-to-follow instructions and valuable tips on developing your personal brand, this guide expla...