For far too long, Joe Gregory, a thirty-five year old account manager has been drifting through life. He is in a rut, not feeling very happy or satisfied with life personally or professionally. One sunny morning he steps onto his morning train and sits down for his daily commute. Sitting next to him is an older gentleman named Michael, who is reading the paper and sipping a cup of coffee. They strike up a conversation, and it turns out Michael has some surprising, wise, and thoughtful life advice for Joe. In a short amount of time, Michael becomes a valuable mentor to Joe and teaches him how to be successful, by teaching him the value of goal setting. Michael says to Joe: “Just like you tend to your garden, you have to tend to your goals. You must be a goaltender. You must tend to your life.” Through this entertaining and compelling story, Shawn Doyle unveils the essential elements of goal setting: Tools and techniques for setting personal and professional goals Understanding the importance of the why behind each goal The reason why most people don’t have goals at all How to break through barriers to achieve your goals The keys to thinking bigger and not limiting your potential Read this book and learn simple ideas and techniques that can change your life forever. You too will become a Goal Tender.
Are you a leader? Would like to be a better leader? Would you like to be a leader in the future? Then this book is for you. In this book Shawn Doyle will show you the tools tips and techniques for becoming the kind of leader that other people want to follow. Jumpstart Your Leadership will share with you the 10 key principles of leveraging your leadership. Mission and vision Strategic planning Hiring Communication Motivation Reward Accountability Development Storytelling Authenticity In addition to covering all of these topics, each section of the book includes a "work it" section at the end of the chapter which encourages the leader to turn the concepts that they learned into action. This section allows people in a leadership role to create a plan for acting on the information that they just learned. This book simply and powerfully captures the key elements for being a truly effective and impactful leader in any environment. For the past 23 years Shawn Doyle has traveled the country as a speaker and trainer teaching leadership development programs to corporate America. As a result of this experience Shawn engineered a comprehensive leadership development program. This book is a summary of that program. Many leaders have commented that these concepts are life changing. Some clients include Pfizer, Comcast, Charter Media, IBM, Kraft, Microsoft, The Marines, The Ladders, and Los Alamos National Defense Laboratory.
Who doesn’t want to be happy? If there is one common goal in this world that everyone can agree on, it’s true happiness. The real question is HOW? How can you be happy, prosperous, and motivated? How can you live a life of intention? The answers are in this thought-provoking book, and it can be used as your blueprint for achieving HAPPINESS. In these pages, motivational speaker, bestselling author and executive coach, Shawn Doyle CSP will share with you the critical jolts to help JUMPSTART your happiness. This book is the result of thirty years of experience in motivational speaking, coaching, and training. Within this volume, you will learn the keys to unlocking your happiness including: The role that passion plays in happiness and maximum performance Understanding the power of goal-setting and achieving your dreams Hacks for changing your mindset to program yourself for happiness Ways to massively expand your expectations for life at work and home How to confront and flatten your fears once and for all How having a vision can impact your daily happiness Living a life that is extraordinary and joyful every day Identifying and being clear about your purpose in life And much much more! If you want to live a happy, prosperous, motivated, and intentional life—read this book and change your life today!
There is an old saying that goes, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Even in today’s world this is still true. In Jumpstart Your Networking, Shawn Doyle CSP will share with you the tools, tips, and techniques for networking in order to grow your business, career, work, and social networks. This book includes important topics such as: The 10 mistakes most people make when networking. Identifying your networking goals and objectives. How to effectively network at events. How to talk with people when you network. Building your work and social networks. Using LinkedIn as a networking tool. Networking at the office. Joining groups as a networking strategy. Communication and follow-up for networking—what most people don’t do. Your overall networking strategy. Tracking and measurement—how do you know it’s working? Resources for networking.
Warning! Exposure to the contents in this book may cause a severe change in attitude, unbridled enthusiasm, unlimited accomplishment, renewed passion, a more active lifestyle, heightened joy, extended moments of happiness, or increased earnings. These changes may affect your family, friends, coworkers, even complete strangers. If you experience any of these symptoms, keep going. You are now motivated!
Are you creative? Do you want to be more creative in your business and personal life? Everyone has the ability to be creative. This fun, lighthearted, and easy-to-read book will give you ten jolts to reawaken and tap into your innate creativity in order to be more successful at work and in your personal life. In this book, you will learn the tools, techniques, and methods for getting and staying creative in a competitive world. Jumpstart Your Creativity gives you proven specific effective tools and great tips to use, to both generate ideas and evaluate them effectively. Are you ready to tap into your creativity? This book will show you how, and you will be amazed at the results!
Who doesn't want to be happy? If there is one common goal in this world that everyone can agree on, it's true happiness. The real question is HOW? How can you be happy, prosperous, and motivated? How can you live a life of intention? The answers are in this thought-provoking book, and it can be used as your blueprint for achieving HAPPINESS. In these pages, motivational speaker, bestselling author and executive coach, Shawn Doyle CSP will share with you the critical jolts to help JUMPSTART your happiness. This book is the result of thirty years of experience in motivational speaking, coaching, and training. Within this volume, you will learn the keys to unlocking your happiness including: The role that passion plays in happiness and maximum performance Understanding the power of goal-setting and achieving your dreams Hacks for changing your mindset to program yourself for happiness Ways to massively expand your expectations for life at work and home How to confront and flatten your fears once and for all How having a vision can impact your daily happiness Living a life that is extraordinary and joyful every day Identifying and being clear about your purpose in life And much much more! If you want to live a happy, prosperous, motivated, and intentional life--read this book and change your life today!
Do you have a business? Do you want to start a business? Do you work for a business? Then this book should be the “cannot miss” book for you to read this year. In Jumpstart Your Business, you will learn the key tips, tools and techniques for igniting your entrepreneurial spirit as you run your business on a day-to-day basis. This book is written by two people who have combined experience of over 60 years working for and in their own businesses. They will share with you ten key elements that they believe can help a business owner get and stay motivated. In the book they share with you: The critical importance of having a mission and a vision statement Learning about a missing ingredient in many businesses – a business plan How to adjust your thinking and believe in yourself and your idea Building your support network and deciding who can help or hurt you The secrets to setting goals and holding yourself accountable Being a continuous learner and where to find those resources Getting and staying motivated through adversity and tough times Starting and running a business is not easy, but you can succeed and exceed even your own expectations. So- get ready to have the business you have always dreamed about – it’s time to Jumpstart Your Business!
In their latest book, How to Get Motivated and Stay Positive During Tough Times: Your Strategy for Managing Adversity, Shawn and Rachael Doyle, the dynamic duo behind Shawn Doyle Training, guide readers through the art of thriving amidst life's challenges. Drawing inspiration from the powerful words of Natalie Cole, "You can have scars...and still have victory in your life," this book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Shawn and Rachael, seasoned experts in motivation and self-improvement, share their wisdom and personal experiences in this compelling read. The book is not just about enduring tough times; it's about transforming adversity into an opportunity for personal growth and happiness. The Doyles tackle the big question - how to stay motivated during turbulent times. They delve into practical strategies and thought-provoking insights, teaching readers how to maintain positivity when the world seems to be falling apart. Unique to this book are 30 "Think Tools" worksheets, encouraging active engagement and application of the concepts discussed in each chapter. The authors balance their optimistic outlook with the reality that life is a mix of good and bad. They challenge the cultural fantasy of 'happily ever after' and prepare readers for life's inevitable ups and downs. How to Get Motivated and Stay Positive During Tough Times is a journey towards a resilient, joyful, and motivated life. It’s perfect for anyone seeking to find light in darkness, joy in sorrow, and success in adversity. The authors, with their expertise and empathetic tone, offer a guiding hand to those navigating the stormy seas of life, ensuring that readers come out stronger and more positive on the other side.
Are you productive? Would you like to be more productive? Are you frustrated that sometimes you have so much to do on your "to do" list that stuff ends up on the next day's "to do" list? Well, good news, help is here and you can be more productive! Nationally known speaker, author and coach, Shawn Doyle will share with you tons of simple tips and techniques for getting and staying productive. Here are some of the thought provoking areas that are covered: Target based goal setting: Knowing how to prioritize your time Don't fight the system: Selecting and using a time management system Productivity vampires: Activities that suck away your time Planning for maximum success: The inside secrets for successful planning Night owl or early bird: Looking at when you are most productive Doing the do: The power of making and using a daily "to do" list Thumbs down: How to say no and decline invitations gracefully Pardon the interruption: How to finally gain control of all those interruptions I have a robot: Using technology to get more done now The Power of R&R: How to use downtime to increase your productivity Follow the law: The 10 most powerful principles of productivity This high energy, fun and engaging book will help you get more done, be less stressed and finally take control of your work and life.
This practical guide concisely outlines the steps to creating and maintaining a fun, energized, and highly motivating work environment where employees want to work and stay. Motivation techniques are made simple and direct in this focused guide for managers and leaders.
After Salems chief of police unexpectedly retires, Detective James OConnor is suddenly burdened with preparing the town for its annual sandcastle competition. As if that is not bad enough, a dead body has just been found, dressed like a leprechaun with a sword through his chest and the killers calling card tied to his big toe. With no witnesses except a freelance reporter whose vague description of the possible assailant is less than helpful, it appears OConnor is now immersed in a challenging case that he must try to solve before the sandcastle competition begins. When an eight-year-old girl is abducted and killed while on her way to school, OConnor once again finds the killers calling card attached to her toe with a strange message. Now OConnor must rely on his street smarts and gut instincts to stay one step ahead of a serial murderer who appears to be randomly killing his victims and smart enough not to leave any concrete evidence behind. Will he manage to catch the killer before another victim falls prey? Goose Chase shares the gripping tale of a serial killers rampage and a determined police detectives quest to stop him.
What is MO? The purpose of MO! is to help people get and stay motivated but with a very unique twist. See most people think that motivation for them is out of reach. They have an average job at an average company. This book is intended to give people hope by shining the light on people who are in average regular jobs but do amazing work and have fun doing it. In the book we offer inspiring profiles of Service Advisors, Hot Dog vendors, Airline Gate Agents, Seafood MarketOwners, Construction workers, Seamstresses, Fitness Trainers, and Taxi drivers who all have the magic MO! qualities. They are all normal people who work every day but their work isn’t normal. At the end of each profile we provide a summation of the 3-4 special qualities that they have and our suggestions on how to incorporate it into the readers life and how they can get more MO!
This book is inspirational and serious because it is about a real life accident and overcoming adversity. Even though those are heavy topics- it is also important for us to capture Joe’s unique personality and sense of humor. It adds to the message we are trying to deliver. Overview – and how this book is different! The purpose of Soul Survivor is to tell the real life story of Joe Townsend, who was flying one day with his family and due to mechanical failure – the small plane he was piloting crashed- killing Joe’s wife and two small daughters. Joe was critically injured and survived brain injury, a stroke, hours of surgery and months of physical and emotional pain to survive and then to thrive. Through grit and determination, he then began to rebuild a new life. This inspirational real life tale of overcoming adversity will get people to realize their own true potential. When they read this story, they will understand that if one man can overcome this kind of horrific adversity, then anything in life is possible. There are no limits.
Turn Your Customers Into Raving Fans! Great customer service can be all the difference between a mediocre company and a profitable one. In this fun and easy to read book, you will discover 10 Jolts to Jumpstarting Your Own Customer Service. Wether you are a small business owner, customer service manager or an employee working in customer service, this book will upgrade your performance and help you: Create raving fans through exceptional customer service. Lower marketing expenses by retaining your current customers and getting free word of mouth. Create a work environment that you are excited to go to each day. Written by small business and customer service activists', Shawn Doyle, CSP and Lauren Anderson. They share practical steps that you can take advantage of right now. You will be inspired with real world stories of extraordinary customer service that will help you see your own small business or position in a whole new way. So what are you waiting for? Jumpstart Your Customer Service today!
Coping with the loss of a loved one is perhaps the most difficult and devastating challenge any of us face in our lifetime. The grief you feel hurts more than physical pain. And yet, somehow, life is still going on around you. Is it even possible to survive, let alone thrive, after such grief and loss? In this book, Shawn Doyle shares his heart-wrenching personal story of bereavement to supply you with the tools, tips, and techniques for dealing with loss and grief on an hourly, daily, and weekly basis. This is not a predictable five stages of grief book. As a corporate trainer, Shawn helps people work through processes everyday. He wrote this book to help you: Expose myths and misinformation about grief Know what to expect (reactions, funerals, finances, legal matters) Get assurance and hope Evaluate your life Cope with grieving and healing Consider society’s rules about grieving Make sound decisions Identify resources Start planning Take care of yourself Design your new life
Quickly acquire the know-how to implement training and get results ManagerOCOs Pocket Guide to Training. By Shawn Doyle. Learn everything you need to know as a leader about training OCo and how to use it to get results. If youOCOre not satisfied with current levels of performance and want to turn training into a major contributor to the bottom line, this pocket-size guide will be invaluable. A simple and quick read, the book contains seven chapters that cover: The benefits of training to the organization and its customers; What is training and when is it needed; Training basics OCo learning styles, timing, the importance of fun; Types of training OCo classroom, e-learning, self-study and more; Source of training delivery OCo HR department, outside consultants, training vendors; Working with the training team; The future of training and how to keep up. Author Shawn Doyle, who has been involved in training and development for the past 19 years, has had the opportunity to observe leadership in all kinds of organizations. He distills the essential knowledge busy leaders need to get the full benefit of training, including how to: Increase retention and decrease recruitment and hiring costs; Improve the morale of employees; Save money by eliminating errors; Drive productivity; Make hiring easier; Save time by reducing confusion and redundancy; Increase employeesOCO confidence; Prepare employees to better represent your company
DevOps Overture is an introduction to DevOps processes and culture. With an overview of software development methodologies before DevOps and the problems associated with those systems. It then explains what DevOps is and how it resolves these problems. Finally, it offers advice for a career in DevOps and warns of common pitfalls to avoid.
Wallace Shawn usually appears in our mind's eye as the consummate eccentric actor: the shy literature teacher in Cluelessthe diabolically rational villain in The Princess Brideor as the eponymous protagonist of Vanya on 42nd Street.Few of us realize, however, that Shawn is also one of today's most provocative and political playwrights.Writing Wrongs: The Work of Wallace Shawnis a close and personal look into the life and literary work of the man whom Joseph Papp called "a dangerous writer." As the son of the late William Shawn, renowned editor of The New YorkerWallace Shawn was born into privilege and trained to thoroughly liberal values, but his plays relentlessly question the liberal faith in individualism and common decency. In an uncompromising way that is all his own, Shawn registers the shock of the new. In works such as Aunt Dan and Lemon, My Dinner with Andréand The Designated Mournerhe wrenches out of place all of the usual, comfortable mechanisms by which we operate as audiences. Perhaps our discomfort and struggle to understand a play might provoke some change in the way we see ourselves and behave in relation to others—but Shawn offers little in the way of solace. W.D. King's incisive critiques of the plays and inquiry into the life and times of their author develop a portrait of Shawn as a major figure in contemporary theater. Author note: William Davies King is Associate Professor of Dramatic Art at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the author of Henry Irving's "Waterloo": Theatrical Engagements with Arthur Conan Doyle, George Bernard Shaw, Ellen Terry, Edward Gordon Craig, Late-Victorian Culture, Assorted Ghosts, Old Men, War, and Historywhich won the 1993 Joe A. Callaway Prize for Best Book on Theatre.
How to get motivated and stay motivated! Based on 19 years of research and training with thousands of people in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. The 10 Foundations of Motivation shows the reader how to easily learn the ten powerful secrets of getting and staying motivated! The book gives numerous real life stories and examples.
Warning! Exposure to the contents in this book may cause a severe change in attitude, unbridled enthusiasm, unlimited accomplishment, renewed passion, a more active lifestyle, heightened joy, extended moments of happiness, or increased earnings. These changes may affect your family, friends, coworkers, even complete strangers. If you experience any of these symptoms, keep going. You are now motivated!
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