Attitude Is Everything: 10 Life-Changing Steps to Turning Attitude into Action - Hardcover

Harrell, Keith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 006019605X ISBN 13: 9780060196059

Publisher: Collins, 2000

Synopsis

In the world of motivational speakers, Keith Harrell is a star. The Wall Street Journal recognized it--dubbing him "A Star with Attitude." Such clients as IBM, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Motorola, GM, Marriott Hotels Corporation, Boeing, and AT&T know it-that's why Keith is one of the most demanded speakers on the circuit. And, as you read this book, you will know it, too. Keith's star power is indisputable. Now, in Attitude Is Everything, he shares the secrets that got him where he is today--and provides you with a program for developing a healthier, happier attitude.

In Attitude Is Everything, Keith offers an enlightening, inspiring, and practical guide for gaining control of your career and your life by ridding yourself of negative attitudinal baggage, building positive attitudes, and then turning them into actions to help you achieve your dreams.

His Ten Steps For Turning Attitude Into Action:

1. Understand the Power of Attitude
2. Take Control of Your Life
3. Practice Self-Awareness
4. Re-Frame Your Bad Attitude
5. Find Your Purpose and Passion
6. Be Pre-Active
7. Discover How to Motivate Yourself
8. Build Supportive Relationships
9. See Change as an Opportunity
10. Leave a Lasting Legacy

 

Keith developed his methods for putting attitudes into action in the real world of corporate America and, later, as a self-employed professional. He knows what works, and he knows how to help others create positive, empowering attitudes that will help you enjoy a more fulfilling and rewarding life!

 

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Review:

"It isn't how much you know about maintaining a positive attitude that's important," writes Keith Harrell, formerly one of IBM's top training instructors and now a popular speaker, trainer, and consultant. "It's how well, and how consistently, you put that knowledge to use." In Attitude Is Everything, Harrell teaches 10 steps for "an attitude tune-up" that "turns attitude into action." Some of these steps are identifying the attitudes that hold you back or propel you forward, reframing bad attitudes, building supportive relationships, and seeing change as opportunity. Harrell weaves his personal stories into the book, such as turning the disappointment of not being drafted by the NBA after college (which he had fully expected) into skillfully landing a job with IBM, even though he didn't have the qualifications and they weren't hiring at that time. In each section, he discusses an attitude concept, illustrates it with anecdotes, and teaches specific strategies for integrating it into your life--all in an easygoing, friendly, and motivating style. For example, the "Your Attitude Tool Kit" chapter opens with Harrell being notified in junior high school that he had to go to speech therapy for his stuttering, as he had for six years, and using affirmations to cure his stuttering on the spot. Then he teaches nine "Attitude Tools," explaining each one and showing you how to put it into action. --Joan Price

About the Author:

Keith Harrell was one of IBM's top training instructors, with more than thirteen years of corporate experience. A nationally acclaimed, award-winning speaker, trainer, and consultant, he is recognized for his innovative and enlightening presentations. Keith has authored a series of video and training tools which enable clients to maximize their personal and professional potential. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 006019605X
• ISBN 13: 9780060196059
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240