There's never a good time to make a bad presentation. Take control of your personal message and discover how to make a real connection, with a book that shatters the myth of the old-school elevator pitch. The NEW Elevator Pitch is more than just a short two-minute speech; it's a method of communication for the digital age. Whether you tweet it or tell it, your story has to be strong, or it's lost in the noise. Here's the hold-your-handbook for creating a compelling and authentic connection...

The old idea of an elevator pitch just doesn’t work anymore. The elevator platform has been replaced with the social platform, and - if you’re serious about your message - you need a New Elevator Pitch to tell your story. Five Great New Elevator Pitches is about a brand called YOU - your persuasion, your outcomes, and your goals. With techniques from the national elevator pitch champion, you too can deliver message that makes your listener say, "Tell me more..." These Five Great New Elevat...

Unlock your potential with practical strategies for simplifying your biggest challengesA frustrated client hires a coach. He's looking for answers. Direction. And clarity. He wants to leave his job but can't find the self-confidence to do so. Should he stick it out? Is entrepreneurship a good idea? Little does he know, he's about to be fired in just five days.Inside Easier: 60 Ways to Make Your Work Life Work for You, a self-leadership inquiry beco...

The only language you need to know to change your results.Inside each of us is a vision of how things could be. Yet most people remain frustrated by a lack of impact, unable to connect and inspire the people they care about the most. Why?There’s a language we understand, but rarely use. A language that’s sincere. Powerful. Compelling. A language of words—and actions—that can’t be denied.Leadership Language will help you to peel back the ine...

Unlock your potential with practical strategies for simplifying your biggest challengesWant to make life easier? Who doesn't? And in Easier, veteran leadership and business coach Chris Westfall delivers practical and effective ways to make progress in your life by improving your efficiency and confidence. You'll find hands-on guidance on communicating more effectively, finding motivation in the midst of uncertainty, and serving with great impact, both at t...

Inside each of us is a vision of how things could be. Yet most people remain frustrated by a lack of impact, unable to connect and inspire the people they care about the most. Why?There's a language we understand, but rarely use. A language that's sincere. Powerful. Compelling. A language of words—and actions—that can't be denied.Leadership Language will help you to peel back the ineffective "business speak," so you can change the conversation. And change your resu...

In this hilarious and highly practical book, author and professional speaker Scott Berkun reveals the techniques behind what great communicators do, and shows how anyone can learn to use them well. For managers and teachers -- and anyone else who talks and expects someone to listen -- Confessions of a Public Speaker provides an insider's perspective on how to effectively present ideas to anyone. It's a unique, entertaining, and instructional romp through the embarrassments and tri...

Throughout your life, you've had parents, coaches, teachers, friends and mentors who have pushed you to be better than your excuses and bigger than your fears. What if the secret to having the confidence and courage to enrich your life and work is simply knowing how to push yourself?Using the science of habits, riveting stories and surprising facts from some of the most famous moments in history, art and business, Mel Robbins will explain the power of a “push moment.” Then, she’ll ...

Fully revised and updated: the ground-breaking, classic guide to socializing and communication in any situation to succeed in business and life.For anyone who wants to make a stronger impressions, get more use out of professional connections, or turn new acquaintances into valued, long-lasting relationships, Susan RoAne's How to Work a Room is essential reading. And this Silver Anniversary edition is fully updated to address social interaction in the digita...

"An intensely smart, insanely readable, and eminently practical guide to boosting our effectiveness." — New York Times– bestselling author Daniel H. PinkBased upon his weekly Harvard Business Review columns, Peter Bregman's eighteen Minutes clearly shows how busy people can cut through all the daily clutter and distractions and find a way to focus on those key items which are truly the top priorities in o...

What if your dream job didn’t have to stay a dream?In Quitter, bestselling author and motivational speaker Jon Acuff delivers a practical, inspiring roadmap for anyone who’s ever wondered if they were meant for more than their current 9-to-5. With humor, honesty, and hard-earned experience, Acuff shows you how to bridge the gap between your day job and your dream job—without risking everything in the process.This isn’t just a book about quitting—it...

"I well recall a conversation with an executive I hoped to interview about her astonishing productivity. I began our call with an assurance that I would not take much of her time. She laughed. 'Oh, I have all the time in the world,' she said."Most of us feel constantly behind, unsure how to escape feeling oppressed by busyness. Laura Vanderkam, unlike other time-management gurus, believes that in order to get more done, we must first feel like we have all the time ...