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

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Mega-successful motivational speaker profiled in the Wall Street Journal, Keith Harrell shows how to put good atttitude to work to get ahead in all aspects of lifeKeith Harrell has been taking the corporate lecture circuit—and the media—by storm, and is poised to take his place among the motivational greats of the world. At six feet six inches, 43-year-old Harrell has the charisma of Tony Robbins, the intellect of Stephen Covey and the looks of Stedman Graham. He regularly inspires Fortune 500 companies with a 100% satisfaction rate. His message is simple yet powerful: Attitude, whether positive or negative, has the power to impact on an organization’s or individual’s success. Harrell teaches readers techniques for maintaining a powerful positive attitude in order to get ahead in life.Amazon.com 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 --This text refers to the hardcover edition.From Publishers WeeklyHarrell, a former IBM sales trainer turned motivational speaker, puts the shine back on the shopworn mantra that positive thinking leads to success. A former college basketball star who redoubled his determination to use his "natural born abilities" after he was left behind by the pro team drafts, Harrell enlisted a cousin who was working for IBM to coach him--in dress code, interview technique and more--until he was ready for an informational interview at Big Blue. Not long afterward, Harrell was hired and began rising through the ranks, becoming one of the company's most sought after sales instructors, despite resistance from his bosses and working for less prestigious divisions. Once he began training employees, Harrell knew he had found his calling. His 10-point program expands on the key principle espoused in the title. It's a simple approach, bolstered by Harrell's relentless optimism: this will be a good day because everything I do and say will make it one. For example, when he learns that he'll be stuck in an airport for two hours, he gets something to eat, calls his grandmother and talks to another passenger, instead of fuming about the delay. All too often, the author believes, we allow a ready set of negative mindsets to come into play. Among his "attitude tune-ups," his evaluation of specific negative words and thought processes are especially helpful. This persuasive manual will be most valuable for individuals who wish to change their outlook toward life and work, rather than managers hoping to change their style. 15-city TV satellite tour; 50-city radio tour; 15-city print satellite tour; 5-city author tour. (Apr.)Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.Review“Keith Harrell is a tremendous living example of the powerful principles he teaches. An inspiring read.”About the AuthorKeith 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. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.From the Inside FlapIn the world of professional speakers, Keith Harrell is making adifference. Clients such as IBM, Coca-Cola, and Boeing know it -- that'swhy Keith is one of the most in-demand speakers on the circuit. Here, 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, more productive attitude.This is an enlightening, inspiring, and practical guide for gainingcontrol of your career and your life by ridding yourself of negativebaggage, building positive attitudes, and then turning them into actionsto help you achieve your dreams.Now, along with the Attitude Is Everything workbook, you willhave all the tools for developing and maintaining a powerful positiveattitude in order to get ahead.--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.From the Back CoverIn the world of professional speakers, Keith Harrell is making a difference. The Wall Street Journal recognized it, dubbing him "A Star with Attitude." Such clients as IBM, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Motorola, GM, Marriott International, and Boeing know it—that's why Keith is one of the most in-demand speakers on the circuit. And, as you read this book, you will know it, too. Keith's star power is indisputable. Now, in this fully revised and updated edition of 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, more productive 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.Keith's 10 steps for turning attitude into action:Understand the power of "attitude"Take control of your lifePractice self-awarenessReframe your bad attitudeFind your purpose and passionBe pre-activeDiscover how to motivate yourselfBuild supportive relationshipsSee changes as an opportunityLeave a lasting legacyKeith 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!--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.