by Elizabeth Johnson | Jun 21, 2019 | Book Launch
Feedback. The mere mention of the word can make our blood pressure rise and our defenses go up. But many of our beliefs and ideas about feedback are incorrect and counterproductive, and have been long distorted by our experiences. This week, we’re excited to...
by Whitney Heins | Jun 18, 2019 | Influence Building
When we ask our clients what their media goals are, many say they want Oprah or the front page of the Wall Street Journal. These are lofty goals — and while there’s nothing wrong with dreaming big, oftentimes such an elusive placement isn’t all it’s cracked up...
by Whitney Heins | Jun 11, 2019 | Influence Building
If our clients had one thing in common, it would be that they dream of being featured in the Wall Street Journal, or a top-tier national outlet of its ilk. But as more people have this dream, the opportunities for achieving it are shrinking. According to a recent...
by Elizabeth Johnson | Jun 7, 2019 | Book Launch
We all long for the opportunity to grow, demonstrate resilience, and gain wisdom from our experience. But if we want to accomplish what’s important to us, discipline and willpower won’t get us where we need to go. This week’s featured book reveals...
by Christy Kirk | Jun 4, 2019 | Marketing
There were approximately 3 thousand books published in the United States in 2018. Of those, fewer than 500 titles made the New York Times bestsellers’ list, and according to Publisher’s Weekly, only 20 of those sold more than 500,000 copies. Selling books, and...
by Becky Robinson | May 28, 2019 | Inspiration
Our company currently has three job openings posted after some unexpected departures. Watching people leave our company is a bit like watching my oldest daughter finish high school and graduate, with the same mix of pride, joy, gratitude, sadness, and loss. There’s...
by Elizabeth Johnson | May 24, 2019 | Book Launch
As a coach or leader, would you like to deepen the impact of your work? It turns out to do great work as coaches, we start at home – strengthening our use of self, broadening our nimbleness. This week’s featured book gives coaches and leaders a simple framework...
by Carrie Koens | May 21, 2019 | Book Launch
Ten years ago, it was a whole lot easier to pick out the self-published books and authors. The covers often looked unprofessional—like they’d been designed using word processing clip art—and the only format on offer was paperback. My, how times have changed! These...
by Elizabeth Johnson | May 17, 2019 | Influence Building
Websites require time and money to set up — and even more time and money to maintain. But for an author, thought leader, or anyone else who has a message to share, they are well worth the investment. A static website, regular blog, or even a simple microsite...
by Amy Driehorst | May 14, 2019 | Book Launch
You’ve written a book and decided to self-publish. Amazon KDP makes it possible for authors to write and publish a book from start to finish on their own. But just because you can, doesn’t mean you have to. When it comes to self-publishing, just like the Farmer’s...
