Hot Lemon and Honey: Reflections for Success in Times of Change

ISBN-13: 9780958011075 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 220 str.

Catherine Devrye

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'Information in this book can lead you on the road to success.' So commented the late Sir Edmund Hillary, first man to conquer Everest: This book is for you if: -You want to reach your personal summit of success; however you define it in your own heart -You sometimes make mountains out of molehills -You want better balance between your professional and personal life -You need a boost of common sense, perspective and inspiration in times of change Catherine DeVrye has written another best-seller that offers encouragement to everyone in the workplace today. The easy to read format contains powerful quotes that have been expanded into stories of 52 punchy chapters; with a motivational message for every week of the year. It's a book you can dip into for a short time to gain long-term benefits and inspiration for both your organization and yourself. Written for today's busy person, it contains timeless words of wisdom in a contemporary context. Originally released by Allen & Unwin, Australia's largest independent publisher and translated into numerous languages, the collection of modern day business philosophy will inspire the reader with ideas to impact and improve their professional and personal lives; ideas which touch the heart and the head; ideas which will help you make your life worth living as your living is being made. New York Times best-selling author of 'Chicken Soup for the Soul', Jack Canfield, says: 'Full of inspiration, valuable insights and useful information-vitamins for my mind and soul...everyone will benefit from a daily dose.' SAMPLE CHAPTER HEADINGS -Change our ways of thinking and think of ways of changing -Minds are like parachutes-dangerous if not kept open -Make your life worth living as your living is being made -The best customer relations is not to treat your customers like your relations -The opportunity of a lifetime must be grasped within the lifetime of that opportunity -Life is like a 21 speed bicycle-most of us have gears we never use' -The man who swims against the tide knows the strength of it -The world expects results. Don't tell them about the labor pains. Show them the baby -You can't drive into the future if you're looking into a rear vision mirror -The only person who got everything done by Friday was Robinson Crusoe -Everyday above the ground is a good one -Change is inevitable. Learning from change is optional -It's not what it costs to learn but what it costs to not learn -If you travel a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere -The most important things in life aren't things -Rather than close a sale, open a relationship -Customers don't care how much you know until they know how much you -When faced with a choice and don't make it, that in itself is a choice -The only person who welcomes change is a wet baby -It's not the mountain we conquer but ourselves -The 6 most expensive words are 'we've always done it that way' -You can't take care of your customers if you don't take care of yourself -Do what you believe in. Believe in what you do' -Create your own tomorrows with your thoughts and actions today. About the author: This book is written in the same easy to read and lively style which had the author's first book #1 on the Australian and Taiwanese best seller list. Catherine DeVrye, former Australian Executive Woman of the Year, is a leading global speaker on customer service and managing change and has presented on 5 continents to Fortune 500 clients, small businesses and government organizations. Her delightfully humorous approach to presenting serious content has earned repeat business amongst clients such as American Express, AT&T, Australian Tourism, Coca-Cola, Ernst & Young, 3M, Mercedes, Qantas, Red Cross, Royal Australian Airforce, World Triathlon Championships. Further information on www.greatmotivation.com