Jeffrey Gitomer

Words to live by for the next 12 months. What are yours?

I am sick of reading claims hyping me to, “have my best year ever.” FYI: The trend of “best year ever” was originated more than a decade ago by the late, great Jim Rohn. His seminars were earth shattering and life changing – and it has inspired many, albeit lesser, duplicators. Rohn’s seminars should have […]

Recommended Resources – Tough Truths

Tough Truths: The Ten Leadership Lessons We Don’t Talk About by Deirdre Maloney About the Book Tough Truths by Deirdre Maloney is a collection of ten (plus one) uncomfortable to acknowledge and even more difficult to practice lessons embodied by great leaders. Within her book, Deirdre covers topics from personal Politics, Fear, and Energy to […]

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Leadership Inspirations – Building Character

“A talent is formed in stillness, a character in the world’s torrent.” Charles James Fox (1749 – 1806) British politician

Recommended Resources – The Welcomer Edge

The Welcomer Edge: Unlocking the Secrets to Repeat Business by Richard Shapiro About the Book The Welcomer Edge by Richard Shapiro explores the customer experience that converts first time customers into repeat buyers. Richard characterizes four types of sales persons; highlighting the advantage ‘welcomers’ have over others not so personally engaging. Welcomers draw new customers […]

StrategyDriven Leadership Inspirations Quote

Leadership Inspirations – Revealing Character

“Men show their character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 – 1834) German writer, artist, and politician

Recommended Resources – The Complete Idiot’s Guide to LinkedIn

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to LinkedIn by Susan Gunelius About the Book The Complete Idiot’s Guide to LinkedIn by Susan Gunelius provides step-by-step instructions for using the full array of interactive tools provided by the professionals’ social media website, LinkedIn. Some of the topics covered include: Creating a personal profile that is more than an […]

Recommended Resources – Little Black Book of Connections

Little Black Book of Connections: 6.5 Assets for Networking Your Way to Rich Relationships by Jeffrey Gitomer About the Book Little Black Book of Connections by Jeffrey Gitomer provides practical, step-by-step methods for connecting with others in a wide variety of different roles including: Superiors Mentors Co-workers Customers Vendors Family and friends As with his […]

Recommended Resources – The Pause Principle

The Pause Principle: Step Back to Lead Forward by Kevin Cashman About this Book The Pause Principle: Step Back to Lead Forward by Kevin Cashman reveals to readers the secret to dealing with their insatiable compulsion to do more and more within any given day. Kevin shows that instead of simply doing more, professionals must […]

Recommended Resources – Impatient Optimist

Impatient Optimist: Bill Gates in His Own Words edited by Lisa Rogak About the Reference Impatient Optimist edited by Lisa Rogak reveals Bill Gates’ core beliefs about business in a way no other author has been able to achieve… because these insights come directly from Bill Gates himself. Lisa’s book systematically covers a wide range […]

Recommended Resources – The Complete Executive

The Complete Executive: The 10-Step System for Great Leadership Performance by Karen Wright About the Book The Complete Executive: The 10-Step System for Great Leadership Performance by Karen Wright provides actionable insights to developing the habits and practices necessary to succeed in high-level leadership positions. Karen organized her insights into ten topical collections covering: Health […]