You've seen them everywhere-on the covers of books and magazines, quoted in newspaper articles, interviewed on the radio and TV. They are the “thoughtleaders,” the high-profile professionals who rise above everyone else in their field to become the go-to experts in all forms of media. Sound bite needed for what's happening in real estate? Call Donald Trump. Personal finance questions? Get Suze Orman! What about you? Who seeks you out for opinions for trends in your specialty? Are you merely an expert in your field or are you the expert? Do you dream of attaining higher levels of business fame and fortune? Is there a way to make that happen? The answer is Yes-if you've got The Expert's Edge. An action-ready program of proven success strategies, this easy-to-follow game plan can turn any level of entrepreneur into the must-have expert that prospects and media seek out before all others. You raise your profile, expand demand for your services, and increase your profits. Just follow the “Five Pillars of Thoughtleading”: 1. Publish articles and books 2. Speak regularly to groups and companies 3. Inspire with “fresh” thinking 4. Attract ongoing media attention 5. Leverage the Internet creatively Used together, these Five Pillars offer an unbeatable strategy for positioning your business as the only one to call. Prospects and clients will think only of you when your service or product is needed. Your competitors are left struggling to catch up. No matter what you do-entrepreneur, intrapreneur, consultant, manager or specialist-The Expert's Edge will elevate you to an enviable status as the go-to-authority in your field.

The Expert's Edge: Become the Go-To Authority People Turn to Every Time

Business & Money

Lizotte, Ken

Management & Leadership

McGraw=Hill

Trying to juggle work and family is a sure route to burnout. The key to a balanced life, say authors Lizotte and Litwak, is not what you do on the outside, but how you feel about it on the inside. This WorkSmart book supplies interactive exercises, quizzes, strategies, and real-life stories that will help you take control of your life. You'll learn how to set your own standards about the meaning of success; deal constructively with perennial problems of time management, delegation, and encroaching job schedules; and set an agenda for a successful and stress-free life by filling out a Personal Balance Statement.

Balancing Work and Family (The Worksmart Series)

Litwak, Barbara A.

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Amacom Books

Secretarial and administrative work can provide great opportunities for achievement and advancement to a more rewarding career. In this action-oriented guide, authors Ken Lizotte and Barbara Litwak provide solid advice for professionals looking for ways to break out of the administrative career track.Filled with progressive exercises and real-life examples, this book will help you take stock of your current job situation and overcome the "stuck points" that can keep you trapped at the entry level. Perhaps more important, it will show you how to redefine yourself as a knowledgeable, skilled professional in new arenas - and build the valuable connections with bosses and co-workers that you'll need for your move upward.

From Secretary Track to Fast Track: The Great Ahead Guide for Administrative Assistants, Secretaries, Office Managers, Reciptionists, and Everyone Who Wants More!

The Speaker's Edge Second Edition

Marketing & Sales

Emerson Books

What Would Henry Do?: Essays for the 21st Century

Literature & Fiction

CARTER, Jimmy

Thoreau Farm Trust

Literary

Createspace Independent Pub

Speakers for business and nonprofit events are sought out every day by meeting planners and program directors. Those who get the call are typically those who fill a specific need and can boast appropriate credentials and experience. The Speaker's Edge shows you how to land these speaking engagements, especially ones that pay.This comprehensive book covers all the conventional means for locating and winning speaking engagements as well as clever, innovative tactics practiced by the most successful veteran speakers. You'll learn how to: Position yourself as the go-to thought leader in your field of expertise; Use effective tools to highlight your speaker value, including videos, speaker sheets, and speaker bureaus; Consider a variety of speaking opportunities, such as serving on panels, hosting events, and participating in webinars; Locate attractive speaking venues, and successfully use the proposal systems such venues require; Consider what volunteering for pro bono gigs offer as venues for practice and visibility; Negotiate great deals, including setting fees, requesting expenses, and offering options to meeting planners; Maximize your speaking experience, including selling products, arranging follow-up gigs, and soliciting referrals.By employing the recommendations in this book, you will elevate your speaking career and and business to new heights.

The Speaker's Edge: The Ultimate Go-To Guide for Locating and Landing Lots of Speaking Gigs

Industries

Maven House

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