Here are new books influencing hot speaking topics so far in 2013:
Robert Herjavec's The Will to Win: Leading, Competing and Succeeding - April 2013
"Take risks, take control of your life, stay true to your vision and push for greatness."
Whether
you are seeking to build the next big company in communications
technology, to become the most respected teacher in your educational
system, or to make a lasting impact as an artist in your field, the most
important decision you can make, according to Herjavec, is to reject
mediocrity. In the long run, “good enough” is never good enough, whether
in our personal lives or in our careers.
Book excerpt or link to Herjavec's NSB profile page
Joe Calloway - Be the Best at What Matters Most - March 2013
"The ultimate and most powerful "wow" factor is to deliver on your promise every time, with every customer, with amazing consistency."
Look at your business with a new attitude and a new commitment to excellence - the ultimate differentiator. When every person in your organization commits to being the best at what matters most - you can move mountains!
Book Link and preview video on Joe Calloway's NSB profile page
Sally Armstrong - The Ascent of Women - March 2013
"We're witnessing the beginning of a new age of progress for women."
Armstrong addresses the final frontier for women: having control over your own body, whether in zones of conflict, in rural villages, on university campuses or in your own kitchen. Women around the world are marching to protest honour killing, polygamy, stoning and a dozen other religiously or culturally sanctified acts of violence. With Ascent of Women, Armstrong brings us these inspiring and brave voices.
Book Link and preview video on Sally Armstrong's profile page
Darrell Bricker's The Big Shift - February 2013
"Demography isn't destiny."
Darrell Bricker explains the seismic change in Canadian politics business and culture and what it means for our future. We're changing from more liberal to conservative, west versus east, suburban vs urban, and more. Will you know how to win in this new world?
Sample speech summary
The Big Shift book
Darrell Bricker speaking profile
David Posen's Is Work Killing You? - February 2013
"Most of our stress comes not from events & situations, but how we interpret them. We can reduce our stress by changing the way we think. The technique is called reframing and it's one of the most powerful skills in our stress management repertoire."
Canada's own 'Doc Calm' provides a doctor's presecription for treating workplace stress in this newest book and speaking topic.
Book Link: Is Work Killing You?
Howard Green's Banking on America - January 2013
"Believe it or not, staid Canadian bankers are now the rock stars of the global banking club."
How did TD Bank become Canada's #1 brand and take on and succeed in the USA? Howard Green, host on BNN, sheds light on the entrepeneurial spirit, Canadian opportunity and strategy for growth, that worked for TD.
Book excerpt
An interview with Howard Green
Find a link to the actual book on Howard Green's NSB profile page
Kevin O'Leary's The Cold Hard Truth about Men, Women & Money - January 2013
"When you're dealing with something, when there's a crisis, it's always about money."
O'Leary builds on the success of his Cold, Hard Truth approach to money with a new book positioned to help with big decisions for all stages of your personal life.
O'Leary's video carousel on his NSB profile page features a January 2013 interview on the subject with the National Post
Here's a 2013 interview with O'Leary for the Halifax Chronicle Herald on the book, including this quote: "The whole thing about money is not how much you have but do you have enough to be free....are you able to do with your time whatever you want?..I'm always trying to help people get to that place."
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