"An incredibly authentic 'view from the top' from a leader who has never forgotten his roots, and in fact has used them as a competitive advantage." --Kim Davis, managing director, TENEO LLC, former president, JPMorganChase Foundation  "The message to the next generation of leaders needs to be 'embrace your passion.' This needs to be reinforced...in business and life. James Rosseau is on it. I have seen James lead teams of people with gentle, dedicated, and passionate direction. He is a leader who garners respect. His words will inspire." --Mark Berman, president, Mallett Group  Passion comes from inside. Stoke it. Setbacks happen. Find your way around, over, and through them. Be willing to receive, then give back. Pay it forward.Many people--perhaps four out of five or more--are dissatisfied with their jobs. Why not pursue a dream?It's up to you to create your custom-tailored career and define success your way. But how? Combine your burning passion with drive, determination, strategy, and commitment to pay it forward; find and nurture mentor support, stay steady on your path, and see the fireworks. SUCCESS ON YOUR OWN TERMS will show you exactly how to do it.Living parallel lives as a Christian hip-hop artist/producer and a Fortune 100 executive and author, James Rosseau has merged the streams of his dual passions to make a difference in his own life and the lives of countless others.Learning to make and keep six promises during his diverse career, Rosseau now shows anyone in transition, looking for a change or ready to act on their passion how to do the same:   Embrace your passion. Don't discount your dreams. Return to that childlike fascination you once had and find a way to spend your work and life passionately. Perform to progress versus perfection. Don't become paralyzed by perfection or the pursuit of it. Instead, perform to progress toward your goals and dreams, celebrating each small step along the way. Promote with purpose. Let people know who you are in a way that is personal and purposeful -- not a slick self-promoter. People recognize and reward those who stand confidently in their strengths authentically and purposefully. Parlay your platform. Your 'platform' is the station in life you've achieved thus far. It is the sum total of all your efforts in honing your talents and skills. It may not be where you want to be yet, but it's yours. Put it into action. Keep your eyes and ear open to see when opportunity knocks. Be alert to it and be aware. Take action on the four steps that lead up to this as earnestly and as often as possible. Practice philanthropy. Give. You can never go wrong giving, even when no one hears about it. So many of us have benefitted from the gifts of others, and you'll never know what your small, or even not-so-small, gift might mean to someone in need, be it a coworker, a friend, or even a boss.  Through his personal stories, lessons, setbacks, and triumphs--from the neighborhoods of North Philadelphia to Fortune 100 boardroom--Rosseau reveals new possibilities in an inspiring blend of smart strategy, hard work, and willingness to connect to help others.

Success on Your Own Terms: 6 Promises to Fire Up Your Passion, Ignite Your Career, and Create an Amazing Life

Business & Money

Dexter, Billy

Rosseau, James B

Business Culture

Corelink Solution

The Problem with Networking Remember setting up face-to-face meetings to network? Now, most networking is done online, haphazardly, trying to connect on a one-to-many basis. But this isn't working for most people. 
The Solution “Making Your Net Work: Mastering the Art and Science of Career and Business Networking,” gives you both a time-tested process and hundreds of tips from two veteran networking experts to help you get the best results from your networking. 
Learn from Billy Dexter who has created one successful leadership network after another as a Fortune 500 executive. and Melissa G Wilson, author of three best sellers on the subject, who has spent 20+ years teaching professionals, entrepreneurs, and top corporate executives the science of networking.
Both authors have spent thousands of hours figuring out how to network more effectively and now they want to give back in the best way possible by sharing their time-tested secrets with you. 
Get answers to questions, such as: 
<ul>
<li>What is a network?</li>
<li>Why do I dislike or even hate networking?</li>
<li>Can I change my attitude?</li>
<li>Isn’t this mostly a big time waster?</li>
<li>Where are the best places to network?</li>
<li>Who should I bring into my network?</li>
</ul>
Bonus: Billy and Melissa will share with you:
<ul>
<li>a networking hierarchy for optimum results.</li>
<li>a time-tested assessment that will reveal your networking strengths and weaknesses.</li>
<li>how to network.</li>
</ul>

Making Your Net Work: The Art and Science of Career and Business Networking

Wilson, Melissa G

Job Hunting & Careers

Networlding Publishing

The Problem with Networking
 Remember setting up face-to-face meetings to network? Now, most networking is done online, haphazardly, trying to connect on a one-to-many basis. But this isn't working for most people. 
The Solution 
 “Making Your Net Work: Mastering the Art and Science of Career and Business Networking,” gives you both a time-tested process and hundreds of tips from two veteran networking experts to help you get the best results from your networking. 
Learn from Billy Dexter who has created one successful leadership network after another as a Fortune 500 executive. and Melissa G Wilson, author of three best sellers on the subject, who has spent 20+ years teaching professionals, entrepreneurs, and top corporate executives the science of networking.
Both authors have spent thousands of hours figuring out how to network more effectively and now they want to give back in the best way possible by sharing their time-tested secrets with you. 
Get answers to questions, such as: 
<ul>
<li>What is a network?</li>
<li>Why do I dislike or even hate networking?</li>
<li>Can I change my attitude?</li>
<li>Isn’t this mostly a big time waster?</li>
<li>Where are the best places to network?</li>
<li>Who should I bring into my network?</li>
</ul>
 Bonus: Billy and Melissa will share with you:
<ul>
<li>a networking hierarchy for optimum results.</li>
<li>a time-tested assessment that will reveal your networking strengths and weaknesses.</li>
<li>how to network.</li>
<li>a free copy of Melissa's networking guidebook (upon request).</li>
</ul>

Making Your Net Work: Mastering the Art and Science of Career and Business Networking

Skills

Networlding

Based on the bestselling book, #10 on Amazon for an entire year, "Networlding," has merged with networking veteran and winner of a "Best Networker in the World" contest, Billy Dexter's book, "Making Your Net Work." This guidebook takes all of the rich stories and proven networking "How-to's" and provides you with the best of two successful networking processes to offer you both a science and an art approach to the ever-timely top of networking. Worried that networking will waste your time and return poor results? Discover how to cut through business card BS and learn what really works. Are you tired of social marketing events where you get nothing but a free lunch? Want to build up your number of contacts without feeling like a sleazy salesperson? Networking experts Billy Dexter and Melissa G Wilson were frustrated with the typical advice repeated over and over in boring business books. The Fortune 500 executive and the bestselling author have spent 20+ years teaching professionals and entrepreneurs the real processes that get you more results in less time. And for the first time, they're sharing their insider secrets with you. This guide will help you create the reciprocal relationships you need to thrive in your career. With electrifying anecdotes and scientific proof behind their methods, Dexter and Wilson will help you finally understand how to build your network from the ground up. With their time-tested assessment tool, you'll learn where your network stands now and how to turn your current weaknesses into future strengths.  In "Making Your Net Work + Networlding = Career and Business Success" Facilitator Guide discover:   - What level of networker you are currently (our exclusive time-tested assessment)   - How to build your brand and brand story to form connections that last   - The 10 reasons why people hate networking   - What your networking score is today and the steps you can take to move your networking to the next level   - How to create value for others in your network and receive even more in return   - How to create "Networking Hubs" that make your networking success soar   - The best organizations and associations to strengthen your network over time   - How the social media age can take you beyond acquaintances to form deeper partnerships   - How to be successful networking when you are shy (note: Melissa is shy and has decades of insights on this)   - How to easily make networking a part of your daily life, and much, much more!  "Making Your Net Work + Networlding = Career and Business Success" is a motivational guidebook full of solutions for making your future reach limitless. If you like unconventional strategies, personal success stories, and tactics that will bring you new business, then you'll love Billy Dexter and Melissa G Wilson's timeless secrets. With Melissa and Billy's collective 30+ years of hosting live networking events with upwards of 350 people, let these experts show you how you to can build vibrant, sustainable networks that become literal "hubs" of connection and support for you now and throughout your career. From Melissa who has 15 years helping entrepreneurs and professionals in corporations that include: Motorola, Disney, American Express, CDW, Office Max, learn how to build wonderful networking partnerships that last.

Making Your Net Work + Networlding = Career and Business Success: Participant Guide

Based on the bestselling book, #10 on Amazon for an entire year, "Networlding," has merged with networking veteran and winner of a "Best Networker in the World" contest, Billy Dexter's book, "Making Your Net Work." This guidebook takes all of the rich stories and proven networking "How-to's" and provides you with the best of two successful networking processes to offer you both a science and an art approach to the ever-timely top of networking. Worried that networking will waste your time and return poor results? Discover how to cut through business card BS and learn what really works. Are you tired of social marketing events where you get nothing but a free lunch? Want to build up your number of contacts without feeling like a sleazy salesperson? Networking experts Billy Dexter and Melissa G Wilson were frustrated with the typical advice repeated over and over in boring business books. The Fortune 500 executive and the bestselling author have spent 20+ years teaching professionals and entrepreneurs the real processes that get you more results in less time. And for the first time, they're sharing their insider secrets with you. This guide will help you create the reciprocal relationships you need to thrive in your career. With electrifying anecdotes and scientific proof behind their methods, Dexter and Wilson will help you finally understand how to build your network from the ground up. With their time-tested assessment tool, you'll learn where your network stands now and how to turn your current weaknesses into future strengths. In "Making Your Net Work + Networlding = Career and Business Success" Facilitator Guide discover: <ul> <li>- What level of networker you are currently (our exclusive time-tested assessment)</li> <li>- How to build your brand and brand story to form connections that last</li> <li>- The 10 reasons why people hate networking</li> <li>- What your networking score is today and the steps you can take to move your networking to the next level</li> <li>- How to create value for others in your network and receive even more in return</li> <li>- How to create "Networking Hubs" that make your networking success soar</li> <li>- The best organizations and associations to strengthen your network over time</li> <li>- How the social media age can take you beyond acquaintances to form deeper partnerships</li> <li>- How to be successful networking when you are shy (note: Melissa is shy and has decades of insights on this)</li> <li>- How to easily make networking a part of your daily life, and much, much more!</li> </ul> "Making Your Net Work + Networlding = Career and Business Success" is a motivational guidebook full of solutions for making your future reach limitless. If you like unconventional strategies, personal success stories, and tactics that will bring you new business, then you'll love Billy Dexter and Melissa G Wilson's timeless secrets. With Melissa and Billy's collective 30+ years of hosting live networking events with upwards of 350 people, let these experts show you how you to can build vibrant, sustainable networks that become literal "hubs" of connection and support for you now and throughout your career. From Melissa who has 15 years helping entrepreneurs and professionals in corporations that include: Motorola, Disney, American Express, CDW, Office Max, learn how to build wonderful networking partnerships that last.

Making Your Net Work + Networlding = Career and Business Success: Facilitator'Guidebook (Making Your Net Work + Networlding Leadership Series)