If you had the chance to talk to someone who went to the moon, what would you say? What questions would you ask? Imagine the stories, thoughts, and reflections he would share. “What was it like to be in zero gravity?” “Did you see any UFOs?” “Were you scared?” Imagine what it would be like to spend time with one of the twenty-four human beings in the history of our planet to go to the moon. Now imagine that the astronaut was your dad. Traci Shoblom is the youngest daughter of Apollo 12 astronaut Richard F. Gordon. She is an author, speaker, and a university lecturer. Although she’s published numerous nonfiction books, articles, academic chapters, scripts, and more, Apollo’s Creed is Traci’s “labor of love.” In it, she shares the stories, anecdotes, and wisdom that her dad told her at home—when the cameras were off. When you’ve sat upon a rocket and had it set on fire, been shot into outer space and then have been all alone in a space capsule, you get a different perspective on life, and that unique viewpoint lives on as Richard’s legacy. These are Traci’s stories—the funny ones, the profound ones, and the rare chance for a daughter to ask her dad, “So, what was it like to go to the moon?”
What is the purpose of growth, other than to reach the goals that will lead to greater fulfillment and a sense of contribution? Let's face it: There’s always some area of our lives that could be improved. How do we balance out having goals for the future with being happy in the moment? That’s one of the questions answered in this all new book from Dan Strutzel and Traci Shoblom, The Growth Mindset: Use The Power of Your Mind to Change Your Life Now! But It isn’t only about changing the things that need changing in your life, to add to your own happiness. And it’s about expanding your capabilities so you can make a greater contribution to those you love, and the broader community. Part One lays the foundation for growth by looking at your comfort zone and how it might be keeping you stuck. Explore the growth cycle, identify the four keys to lasting change. To use a garden metaphor, it’s about preparing the soil and choosing the right time to plant. Part Two, teaches the GROW! System for Change. GROW is an acronym for Goals, Realign, Overcome obstacles, and Work. Using our gardening metaphor, plant the seeds of growth, and then nurture the seedling until it grows into a strong, deeply rooted plant. Part Three, puts the system to work, with a 30-Day GROW! Challenge. Here you’ll have an opportunity to implement everything you’ve learned so that your life is appreciably different in just one month. Yes, You Do Have the Power to Change Your Life.
Good sales relationships don’t just happen.They must be nurtured and developed. From ancient trade routes to modern Internet platforms sales is one of the world’s oldest professions.. Throughout the ages, there have been as many ways to sell as there are customers who want to buy. But whether you’re a novice or seasoned sales person, no matter what your product or service there is one truth that crosses all boundaries in selling. Selling depends on a relationship. That relationship might last only a few minutes, or extend through an entire lifetime, but in order to conduct a sales transaction, there must be a relationship. The Power of Charisma authors Dan Strutzel and Traci Shoblom will show you the way. In The Power of Positive Selling, you will: Learn to create and maintain a true connection with your customers Understand the sales person’s, the buyer’s, and the relationship perspective Determine how to really listen to your buyer Identify the most effective planning methods Discover how to handle rejection Develop your customer avatar Perfect what to say to price objections Create an automated follow up system Recognize the important things to know about your product Recognize opportunities to grow your relationships by solving the real problem Every profession must change in order to keep up with the times. There’s an old saying that even if your company makes the best buggy whip, your sales people still won’t be able to sell them because no one has horse buggies anymore. We have cars. Times change. Products change. Sales is changing too. Now, more than ever, we must learn to harness The Power of Positive Selling.
Almost everything in life is negotiable. Whether we're children trying to stay up past our bedtimes, employees who want some time off or a raise, or friends trying to decide where to go for dinner, we use negotiation to get what we want. But, negotiation doesn't have to be an "I win and you lose" proposition. In WIN! Positive Negotiating and Decision Making for the Real World, Authors Dan Strutzel and Traci Shoblom will teach readers the four steps to make sure that Everybody WINS. The Everybody WINS Method of Negotiation is: 1. Wait 2. Identify 3. Negotiate 4. Settle on an Agreement Once you master these steps, you'll have the power to negotiate: Better relationships Getting into better schools and jobs Higher income Improved self-image Helping others get more of what they want Negotiation is a core element of human interaction. From the bedroom to the board room, the principles of negotiation are at the foundation of our society. Are you ready to learn how to WIN! Let’s go!
Most everyone has something they are passionate about. But without the ability to actually effect change... things just stay the same. In order to truly inspire change, we need to be able to effectively explain the problem, inspire people to join us, create a vision for the new reality, and then motivate people to take the actions that lead to the change. Inspiring change requires charisma-the ability to communicate a clear, visionary, and inspirational message that captivates and motivates an audience. Imagine having that kind of aura... where all you had to do was walk into a room and heads would turn and people would want to hear what you have to say. What could that do for your career? Your personal life? The issues and causes you feel most passionately about? But most of us don't have a television show, the aura of celebrity, or the powerful emotional catalyst of a tragedy to unleash our passion. Most of us are just regular, every day people. Can we, too, use the power of charisma to inspire change? The answer is a resounding YES! In this inspiring and idea-packed audio program, The Power of Charisma, you'll learn that charisma is a social skill, like listening, that can be learned. And once learned, it becomes the difference between being heard or ignored. Charisma can benefit virtually every area of your life. Charisma gets people to like you, to trust you, to want to join you. Whether you're the leader of a country, the leader of your Girl Scout troop, or a freelance artist all alone in your studio, charisma can help you get what you want.
What is the purpose of growth, other than to reach the goals that will lead to greater fulfillment and a sense of contribution? Let's face it: There’s always some area of our lives that could be improved. How do we balance out having goals for the future with being happy in the moment? That’s one of the questions answered in this all new book from Dan Strutzel and Traci Shoblom, The Growth Mindset: Use The Power of Your Mind to Change Your Life Now! But It isn’t only about changing the things that need changing in your life, to add to your own happiness. And it’s about expanding your capabilities so you can make a greater contribution to those you love, and the broader community. Part One lays the foundation for growth by looking at your comfort zone and how it might be keeping you stuck. Explore the growth cycle, identify the four keys to lasting change. To use a garden metaphor, it’s about preparing the soil and choosing the right time to plant. Part Two, teaches the GROW! System for Change. GROW is an acronym for Goals, Realign, Overcome obstacles, and Work. Using our gardening metaphor, plant the seeds of growth, and then nurture the seedling until it grows into a strong, deeply rooted plant. Part Three, puts the system to work, with a 30-Day GROW! Challenge. Here you’ll have an opportunity to implement everything you’ve learned so that your life is appreciably different in just one month. Yes, You Do Have the Power to Change Your Life.
Most everyone has something they are passionate about. But without the ability to actually effect change, things just stay the same. To truly inspire change, we must be able to explain the problem, inspire people to join us, and create a vision for the new reality that motivates others to take the actions that lead to lasting transformation. Inspiring change requires charisma—the ability to communicate a clear, visionary, and inspirational message that captivates and motivates an audience. Charisma, a social skill, like listening, can be learned. Once learned, it becomes the difference between being heard or ignored. Whether you’re the head of a company, a Girl Scout troop leader, or a freelance artist all alone in your studio, charisma can help you get what you want.
Almost everything in life is negotiable. Whether we're children trying to stay up past our bedtimes, employees who want some time off or a raise, or friends trying to decide where to go for dinner, we use negotiation to get what we want. But, negotiation doesn't have to be an "I win and you lose" proposition. In WIN! Positive Negotiating and Decision Making for the Real World, Authors Dan Strutzel and Traci Shoblom will teach readers the four steps to make sure that Everybody WINS. The Everybody WINS Method of Negotiation is: 1. Wait 2. Identify 3. Negotiate 4. Settle on an Agreement Once you master these steps, you'll have the power to negotiate: Better relationships Getting into better schools and jobs Higher income Improved self-image Helping others get more of what they want Negotiation is a core element of human interaction. From the bedroom to the board room, the principles of negotiation are at the foundation of our society. Are you ready to learn how to WIN! Let’s go!
If you had the chance to talk to someone who went to the moon, what would you say? What questions would you ask? Imagine the stories, thoughts, and reflections he would share. “What was it like to be in zero gravity?” “Did you see any UFOs?” “Were you scared?” Imagine what it would be like to spend time with one of the twenty-four human beings in the history of our planet to go to the moon. Now imagine that the astronaut was your dad. Traci Shoblom is the youngest daughter of Apollo 12 astronaut Richard F. Gordon. She is an author, speaker, and a university lecturer. Although she’s published numerous nonfiction books, articles, academic chapters, scripts, and more, Apollo’s Creed is Traci’s “labor of love.” In it, she shares the stories, anecdotes, and wisdom that her dad told her at home—when the cameras were off. When you’ve sat upon a rocket and had it set on fire, been shot into outer space and then have been all alone in a space capsule, you get a different perspective on life, and that unique viewpoint lives on as Richard’s legacy. These are Traci’s stories—the funny ones, the profound ones, and the rare chance for a daughter to ask her dad, “So, what was it like to go to the moon?”
Good sales relationships don’t just happen.They must be nurtured and developed. From ancient trade routes to modern Internet platforms sales is one of the world’s oldest professions.. Throughout the ages, there have been as many ways to sell as there are customers who want to buy. But whether you’re a novice or seasoned sales person, no matter what your product or service there is one truth that crosses all boundaries in selling. Selling depends on a relationship. That relationship might last only a few minutes, or extend through an entire lifetime, but in order to conduct a sales transaction, there must be a relationship. The Power of Charisma authors Dan Strutzel and Traci Shoblom will show you the way. In The Power of Positive Selling, you will: Learn to create and maintain a true connection with your customers Understand the sales person’s, the buyer’s, and the relationship perspective Determine how to really listen to your buyer Identify the most effective planning methods Discover how to handle rejection Develop your customer avatar Perfect what to say to price objections Create an automated follow up system Recognize the important things to know about your product Recognize opportunities to grow your relationships by solving the real problem Every profession must change in order to keep up with the times. There’s an old saying that even if your company makes the best buggy whip, your sales people still won’t be able to sell them because no one has horse buggies anymore. We have cars. Times change. Products change. Sales is changing too. Now, more than ever, we must learn to harness The Power of Positive Selling.
If Erma Bombeck and Dave Barry had a child, Traci Vujicich would be the product. Her hilarious look at modern family life will keep you laughing out loud. Traci paints such vivid images that you feel as if you are a member of her family. Get to know Traci, her husband and two kids in this collection of forty-five funny and touching stories. You'll relate to her struggles with motherhood, weight, marriage, and the challenge of juggling it all in today's modern world.
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