“Leadership is not something you do to people. It’s something you do with people.”
~Ken Blanchard , Patricia Zigarmi, and Drea Zigarmi

The very best leaders are learners – people who are always interested in ways to enhance their own knowledge and skills. So, whether you are a new leader or have been in your leadership role for 30 years, you will benefit from this book on leadership from the best person I know to teach these valuable leadership lessons from the heart- Ken Blanchard.

Ken Blanchard calls himself, “chief spiritual officer” of his consulting company. That right there says a lot about Ken’s leadership style. I could have searched the world over, and not found a better person to write a book titled The Heart of a Leader.

Ken believes leadership should not be done purely for personal gain or goal accomplishment; it should fulfill a much higher purpose. Nothing is wrong with accomplishing goals, but when you focus solely on results, you miss the big picture. As a result, things like morale and job satisfaction will tend to fall by the wayside.

Leading at a higher level is the process of achieving worthwhile results while acting with respect, care, and fairness for the well-being of all invlolved. It’s only when you realize it’s not all about you that you begin to lead at a higher level. -an excerpt from The Heart of a Leader.

This book makes a great gift for new managers and seasoned managers to set the tone for how you envision the leaders of your company.

Hardcover Gift Book 189 pages 170 mm x 170 mm square

“If you ever think customers are a pain in the butt, try to do business without them.”

In his newest book, The How of Wow!, award-winning author John J. Murphy challenges you to differentiate your organization from the pack with his 10 secrets behind world class service.

When was the last time you were “wowed” by the service you received?

Maybe you were “wowed” while buying groceries, resolving a problem with your bank, checking into a hotel or flying across the country. Or maybe you were not. It seems that the secrets behind world class service are often just that—secrets!

But in The How of Wow!, award-winning author John J. Murphy shares 10 secrets behind world class service. This is a book about creating raving fans—customer advocates who go out of their way to spread the good word about the experiences they have consistently had with you. John shows us to make “wowing” customers the rule, rather than the exception.

• Hardcover gift book  91 pages, 170 mm x 170 mm

“To the Source of all wisdom, the many leaders who seek and apply this wisdom, and the positive difference they all make.” – Glenn Furuya

Glen Furuya has been digging and sifting for the most powerful leadership ideas for over 30 years. He has uncovered 50“Practical, Sticky and Transformational.” (PST)stand out ideas to share with you.

Questions throughout this book will cause you to pause and consider what type of leader you are and consider any changes that would benefit you and those around you.

Glenn Furuya is the founder, president and CEO of Leadership Works, Hawaii’s leading business development and consulting company in the areas of leadership and professional development, personal empowerment, and organizational transformation. It is an organization that has been devoted to growing people, teams and businesses for more than three decades!
Born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, Glenn’s Eastern heritage, island upbringing and Western education form a unique three-way blend—a confluence of ideologies that is critical for success in today’s global economy.

Hardcover Gift Book 110 pages 170 mm x 170 mm square

• A Gift That Will ENERGIZE Outlooks and Transform Attitudes
• Combines breathtaking photography, inspirational quotes and real-life stories to reinforce each point on how to develop and maintain a positive attitude
• A great gift for any occasion!
• Create your corporate theme around “The Power of Attitude” and give a copy to each employee.

I love this quote by Henry Ford, ”Whether you think you can, or think you can’t …you’re right.” This one-of –a kind book addresses what matters most as it relates to your success in life. It will guide you to develop a positive attitude, reduce stress, attack your fears and keep your passion alive!

Mac Anderson, takes you on a journey of personal discovery in this powerful, beautifully designed gift book. It will help you manage your energy levels, keep your soul alive, take new paths, reduce stress, attack your fears, and hang on when the storms blow through. It makes a great employee gift and is perfect to reinforce your meeting or convention theme.

Remember… “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t…you’re right!” Here’s a sampling…

• Manage Stress Before it Manages You
• Remember Rule #1…It’s Golden
• The Good News Girl
• Use Emotional “Triggers”
• Practice Sandbox Wisdom
• Do More With Less
• Unload Emotional Baggage
• Reinforce, Reinforce, Reinforce

“In 5 minutes you can go from feeling low to feeling great.
This is a terrific book!”
— Mark Siebert, CEO, I Franchise Group

• Think about it, a simple gesture of kindness can make a difference in your day, no matter how small the act.
• Thank volunteers for their kindness with this beautiful book.
• Promote the power of kindness in your work place or school. Not only does it make life more enjoyable, it is also good for you.

Pass It On! Kindness is like a snowball that’s rolling down a hill. Each unselfish act or word is another snowflake that greets the others. . .creating something much larger than itself in the process.

I once heard someone say, “If you teach your children the Golden Rule, you will have left them an incalculable estate.” Truer words were never spoken. More than anything, the Golden Rule is about kindness. Kindness and honesty make you feel good about yourself and create trust in others. They improve your relationship with yourself and with others. It’s not much in fashion these days to talk about the benefits of kindness, honesty and decency, but the benefits are there and they are valuable and worth the trouble.

In fact studies have shown committing acts of kindness is actually good for your health. A rush of euphoria, followed by a longer period of calm after performing a kind act, is often referred to as a “helper’s high,” involving physical sensations and the release of the body’s natural painkillers, endorphins. This initial rush is then followed by a longer-lasting period of improved emotional well-being.

Just reading stories of other’s acts of kindness will bring you joy and it is a wonderful message to share with friends or volunteers who have shown you kindness. Spread some kindness today…because nice matters!

Hardcover Gift Book –  128 pages, 170 mm x 170 mm

“I didn’t get here by dreaming about it or thinking about it — I got here by doing it.”
Estee Lauder

You’ve heard of the Power of Positive Thinking. There’s no doubt about it…the human mind is an amazingly powerful computer, capable of transforming our lives.

But achieving what you want in life isn’t accomplished by sitting in your comfy chair and visualizing all day long. Far too many people neglect to ACT on their own behalf in order to bring their dreams to life. As cosmetics company founder and CEO Estee Lauder put it so well, “I didn’t get here by dreaming about it or thinking about it — I got here by doing it.”

Author BJ Gallagher has captured the “secret” no one is talking about — you can actually change your thoughts and attitudes by taking positive ACTION, no matter what you’re thinking or feeling! She calls it the “The Power of Positive DOING” —the title of her latest book.

BJ is no stranger to Simple Truths’ readers. The author of more than 20 books, including Friends, Oil for Your Lamp, and The Best Way Out is Through, her engaging stories and original poetry have put her on our best-seller list.

Hardcover Gift Book 140 pages 170 mm x 170 mm square

• You will be amazed how the same teamwork principles used by the blue angels will apply directly to you and your business.

• Breathtaking photography and graphic design, make the messages with in this book leap right off the pages.

• Use as a corporate theme to get your business or organization operating at peak performance levels.

Get your team ready for peak performance when you apply the nine principles of teamwork used by the Blue Angels. No pilot license needed -each principle ties back to what it means to your company and your team.
This beautifully designed gift book written by Blue Angel pilot, Scott Beare and award-winning designer Michael McMillan, will “knock your socks off.” Great stories and great graphics are used to reinforce the nine key principles of teamwork used by the Blue Angels. And, each principle ties back to what it means to your company and your team. When your definitions of teamwork align with those of the Blue Angels, you are really ready for peak performance. This is a great book for every person in your organization to truly grasp the power of teamwork. Play this movie at your next team meeting and give a copy to each member to drive home the message.

• Hardcover Book 96 pages 170 mm x 170 mm  Authors: Scott Beare and Michael McMillan

DVD run time: 3m:36s

Hardcover Book 96 pages 170 mm x 170 mm

• Inspired by David McNally’s famous story about the mother eagle’s supreme act of love…”The Push,” when her offspring were ready to leave the nest and fly. It will make your heart smile!
• A collection of 25 unforgettable true stories about how a moment of encouragement changed a life forever.
• Beautifully designed with words that will inspire you to make a difference with your life.

We’ve all seen it, or felt it, at some point in our life; how just one moment of encouragement can change a life forever. It can be the greatest gift you’ll ever give…or receive.

Our goal in this beautiful book is to inspire you to truly understand the power of encouragement by sharing many wonderful stories about how it can make a difference. We feel that there will be many “a-ha” heartfelt moments along the way. Here’s what co-author Mac Anderson said:

“When I look back at the moments when I needed “The Push,” and how it impacted my life, I knew that this is a book we had to publish!”

The Push makes a beautiful gift, not only for friends and family, but also your team, so they can understand the awesome power of kindness and encouragement.

Hardcover Gift Book,  128 pages, 170 mm x 170 mm
DVD run time 3 mm 33sec