Books published by Sound Wisdom

The Art of Influence, written in Jim's entertaining, story-telling style alongside Dr. Hull's straight-forward, factual approach is a must-read for businesspeople, salespeople, entrepreneurs, and anyone wanting to improve their place of influence in life.

"We are responsible for things...but we are accountable to people. When we discover our own unique purpose, and then make and keep personal commitments that support that purpose, that is accountability. If everyone in the Accountability Circle makes and keeps those commitments, then accountability becomes a way of life." -Sam Silverstein THE ACCOUNTABILITY CIRCLE gives you a trusted group of Accountability Partners for your life, your career, and your business. They support you in identifying and acting on your Purpose, your Mission, and your Values...and you support them in turn.THE ACCOUNTABILITY CIRCLE is where you go to become the best person you can be. It is much more than a mastermind group. It goes far deeper than networking and sharing best business practices. It is about becoming a truly accountable person and a leader in your own life. THE ACCOUNTABILITY CIRCLE goes far beyond your current "circle of friends" ... and creates a powerful group of allies who are focused on your best interests, based on your unique purpose and mission. THE ACCOUNTABILITY CIRCLE is the ultimate personal development strategy and the critical leadership advantage. We all want to reach our potential, become the best version of ourselves, and get the most we possibly can out of life. We all want to maximize our impact and leave a legacy that inspires other people to be their best. For most of us, the problem is not that we are not trying to be our best. The real problem is that we are unable to see and understand fully what our very best can be. We may think that we have to create our own solutions and cannot ask for help. However, this vision of a self-reliant accountability is wrong. In fact, everything we have been taught about accountability is wrong. Accountability is not about having to prove ourselves, create some original idea, or live an independent life, and it is certainly not about "holding others accountable." Quite the contrary--accountability is all about commitments and interdependence. We need other people to help us to be our very best, and we need to help other people to be their very best. It is in helping others fulfill their potential that we identify and achieve our own true potential! Action always comes with belief. When you begin taking action with full accountability in your Accountability Circle, you will begin to see people differently, show up differently, commit differently, and bring people into your life differently. By building accountable relationships, you will open yourself up to unrealized opportunities for growth and outreach. Sam Silverstein's The Accountability Circle shows you how to unlock the power of your own purpose, and learn how your best self can be discovered through the eyes of people who truly care about you. This discovery results, not just in more meaningful relationships within the Circle, but in the capacity to cultivate stronger relationships outside the Circle. Building on the commitments you make and inspire, you can achieve major life goals and make deeper contributions in your home life, your workplace, and the larger world.

Is stress hurting your heart?Do you want to live longer, feel better, and protect your health?A stress-proof heart is immune to the physical impact of unrelenting stress.Diet and exercise play an important role in preventing heart disease, but the most insidious, under-addressed risk factor of all is the one that many of us find the hardest to manage--stress. We can't alleviate all stress, and we wouldn't want to even if we could. Some stress is natural and necessary; it is what gives us the zing of energy to get things done. Trouble comes when that zing becomes a constant thrum, continually triggering the stress hormone cortisol to pump into the body rather than allowing it to ebb and flow as we need it. This book provides tools to power a fulfilling life by efficiently processing cortisol out of the body and nurturing a heart resilient enough to withstand high stress, change, crisis--and to bounce back from illness.Author Eliz Greene knows that protecting your heart from stress isn't a "nice-to-have." The strategies in this book are essential, life-or-death skills. When she was 35 years old and 7 months pregnant with twins, Eliz survived a massive heart attack, causing her heart to stop for 10 minutes. To reduce her heightened risk of having another heart attack, she's spent the last 17 years honing practical and implementable strategies to manage stress for herself and the thousands of audience members and readers she reaches each year.Stress-Proof Your Heart contains these strategies and the fruits of her international research study on job stress. Engaging assessments and actionable principles and tools will enable you to evaluate the physical impact of your stress and then offset that impact to protect your heart. Find out how to: Protect your heart from the stress hormone cortisol and avoid countless other unpleasant symptoms such as weight gain (especially in the belly and face), insomnia, muscle weakness, mood swings, and reduced cognitive function. Use everyday activities to help your body efficiently process cortisol of your system, so you can to feel better and function at a higher physical and mental level. Motivate yourself to commit to a healthier life. Includes bonus content to address emotional stress from Eliz's book Stress-Proof Your Life.

The purpose of this book is to empower YOU to take the wheel of life and become an assertive driver by learning how to transform adversity into high-grade fuel on YOUR journey toward success. Drive Yourself Successful: 11 Inner States to Personal Empowerment offers you a driver's view of what keeps your gear shift stuck in park on the road of life. Author Rachel Lynn illustrates what keeps you from setting goals and accelerating toward them and challenges you to realize that you hold the key to your own life experiences. Following the analogy of driving your car, Rachel helps you identify items stored in your trunk that weigh you down emotionally and keep you from moving forward. She supplies you with crucial tools to carry with you in case you break down or run out of gas; demonstrates how thoughts serve as your life GPS; assists you in developing a clear vision for the future--steering you away from focusing on what is in the rear-view mirror; educates you on how to regain your spark, embrace detours and prevent them from turning into roadblocks, and when to stay in your own lane by setting personal boundaries and not comparing yourself to others. Make a wrong turn? Rachel challenges you to recognize when it is time to change gears and go in a different direction while helping you develop an internal sense of self-confidence and motivation to get behind the wheel. This book draws from others' real life experiences to challenge you to closely examine what lies underneath the hood of your car in regard to your thinking and personal beliefs and how you can redirect your thoughts to accelerate toward the life you desire.

Pulling together her experiences from years of coaching entrepreneurs and consulting in hundreds of small businesses across America, along with stories shared with her by mentors and teachers such as Richard Bach, Bob Burg, Mitch Matthews and John David Mann.

"Almost all industries today struggle with the increasing commoditization of their products and services, putting considerable pressure on prices and margins, leading to fiercer competition. The solution? You must create an Uncopyable Attachment with your customers. They must see you as not only delivering a superior product but also as a high-value relationship they simply cannot get anywhere else. In Uncopyable, Steve Miller ... argues that new advantage isn't found by going 'outside the box'--you must actually build your own box. Uncopyable will guide you to achieving an unfair and enduring competitive advantage"--Publisher marketing.

Will your business relationships suffer or be saved by your ability to communicate? Like it or not, professional relationships are impacted - positively or negatively - by the ability to communicate. Customers are won or lost - employees are encouraged or de-motivated - professional networks are expanded or extinguished - all by how well we communicate. We Need to Talk reveals key strategies to help you build trust, win respect and sidestep common minefields when communicating gets critical. "As a manager in a client service environment, the need frequently arises to have critical conversations. Within days of reading We Need to Talk, I applied two of the principles Phil described and was beyond thrilled at the outcome. Not only did my associate respond favorably to the message, but agreed that changes were needed and committed to making them. I was utterly amazed at how easy it was to have the conversation. Every manager, no matter how experienced can benefit from this book. The time comes for you to have your next critical conversation, pick up We Need to Talk. You'll be glad you did!" --Priscilla Pinnegar, Client Support Manager II ADP, Inc. Discover how you can: Establish empathy and trust when communicating with subordinates, co-workers, superiors or customersRebuild the believability quotient when truthfulness has not always been practicedRein in "brutal honesty" and the damage it causesBuild rapport by "actively" listeningEarn respect while delivering difficult or sensitive messagesBuild integrity while eliminating communication barriers like the "grapevine"And get results by guaranteeing the message you intended was interpreted correctly Through a masterful use of stories and illustrations, We Need to Talk reveals six unique, powerful strategies for communicating successfully when relationships and results are riding on your abilities.

"A terrific resource for freeing your mind to create and produce!" -D.G. Wild DO YOU: Overthink and procrastinate? Hold onto regrets about the past? See the negative side first? Worry about what others think? Want to be more creative and productive? > In his latest book, author John Martin offers an up-close, powerful exploration of how your perspective influences your success. Choose Your Perspective is an instructive system for revealing the unique nature of your thoughts and unlocking the proven truth about using intentional thinking to: Leave the past behindCreate mental habits that enhance a positive perspectiveSee opportunity in chaosDevelop an active awareness of your thinkingFree your mind from the criticism of othersOvercome distractionAnd much more!

"Previously published as Don't Step in the Entremanure! by DNLD Publishing"--Title page verso.

In The 5 Secrets of a Phenomenal Business, the 5 "secrets" are the key areas of building your business. If any one of them is suffering, the business suffers. The stronger these key areas are the better results you get in your business. Understanding what these secrets are and how to apply them is key to a phenomenal business.

The greatest joy and fulfillment are within your reach, but they require an enduring Promise to The One...someone you might not expect. It's not your boss, your spouse, your children, or others--no, the ultimate commitment is The Promise you make to yourself to discover your purpose and gifts and share them with the world.

If you approach your job with maximum effort and a great attitude while avoiding all of the pitfalls outlined in these pages, you will become a valuable employee and reap all of the rewards that go along with it. Check out 100 Worst Employees and enjoy the humor while learning how to be your best self today!

You want more from your life. You can visualize the life you dream about but may not know how to get there. This book was designed to be a road map to help you make the changes you have dreamed about and make those changes stick. These 9 simple steps will help you take action and claim the life you truly deserve.

Galaxies away from today's numerous clichéd self-help and sales-pitch formula books, #SweetSuccess delves into the complexities of arête-excellence-and how to achieve it in all areas of life. The 60 eclectic chapters will change every readers' outlook on life.

Leveling up is the only foolproof success strategy. It means owning your responsibility for taking control of who you are, what you do, and what your life will become.This book is written for the men and women grinding it out every day at work and wanting so badly to be more valued and get to the next level.It's for the young professionals entering the workforce with big dreams who want to know exactly what it takes to advance in their career.It's for anyone who has wanted more out of life but just hasn't been able to make the shift to take control of their future.Many books teach you the steps you need to take to change your life. But they're missing the critical foundational action that is necessary to ensure your new habits stick--the one element that distinguishes high-achieving professionals from those still waiting for success to find them. Most people know what they should do, and yet they don't do it. The fact is that it does not matter how much you know--nothing will change for you unless you own the responsibility of leveling up.Alyson Van Hooser has discovered the crucial knowledge you must have, actions you must take, and areas of your life you must own if you want to shift the trajectory of your professional life to work in your favor. In Level Up, you'll learn the secrets to professionalization and the exact steps required to gain respect, increase opportunity, and harness the power to crush all your goals, including: How to lay down your law so you don't get off track How to get ahead by identifying and strategically adapting to what motivates individuals in different generations, from different social classes, with different life experiences How to make your emotions work for rather than against you Ways to make networking impressive instead of awkward What self-care truly means (hint: choosing YOU and your goals) And much more!Be bold. Make your own hype. And be accountable to the grind. Success and growth are often uncomfortable, but you're not going to crush your goals by sitting idle, doing the bare minimum, and following the herd. It's time to LEVEL UP.

No Reserve is your guide to shattering the ceiling you've built on your dreams by taking risks on yourself and your passions.

"From the archives, never before published writings by Napoleon Hill."

"An official publication of The Napoleon Hill Foundation."

It is here-the final chapter in the trilogy! Following the highly-rated world-wide hits The Ultimate Gift and The Ultimate Life comes The Ultimate Legacy! The epic of Jason Stevens' (Logan Bartholomew, Hallmark's Love's Long Journey and Love's Abiding Joy) life carries on. Having dealt with the tragedies and perils of his own family, he must try to help a friend along a similar journey. This touching conclusion shows that if we learn something, we change our own life. And when we teach something, we change another's life. But when we teach people to teach, we change the world.