Kathleen Anderson & Susan Jones: Jane Austen's Guide To Thrift - Blog Business Success Radioiness

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English professors, members of the Jane Austen Society of North America, and co-authors of the delightful and practical financial advice filled book Jane Austen's Guide to Thrift: An Independent Woman's Advice on Living within One's Means, Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones, describe how the famous heroines in Jane Austen's six novels not only lived within their means and thrived, but have timely advice for women of today. The authors share the stories of memorable Jane Austen women characters and how they solved the problems of shortages of cash, keeping up appearances, and saving some money for the future. Whether it was dressing well, entertaining with style, or being a savvy traveler, the women in the Jane Austen novels carried these challenges off with aplomb and with elegance. Kathleen and Susan demonstrate that large amounts of money are not needed to live well, and that a good life can be achieved on modest means and careful money management. After all, as Kathleen and Susan point out, having it all and being happy didn't mean only wealth to Jane Austen.

Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones are my internet radio show guests on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Thursday, April 11, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

English professors, members of the Jane Austen Society of North America, and co-authors of the delightful and practical financial advice filled book Jane Austen's Guide to Thrift: An Independent Woman's Advice on Living within One's Means, Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones, describe how the famous heroines in Jane Austen's six novels not only lived within their means and thrived, but have timely advice for women of today. You will learn:

* Why Jane Austen heroines have sound financial advice to share

* How Jane Austen characters maintained their lifestyles on a budget

* How to put the timeless wisdom of Jane Austen to work on your finances

* Why Jane Auaten's ideas are as relevant today as they were 200 years ago



Kathleen Anderson (left in photo left) and Susan Jones (right in photo left) have published essays in Persuasions: The Jane Austen Journal and numerous other academic and creative journals.

They are both professors of English and members of the Jane Austen Society of North America.

My book review of Jane Austen's Guide to Thrift: An Independent Woman's Advice on Living within One's Means by Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones.

Listen live on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.



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To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with English professors, members of the Jane Austen Society of North America, and co-authors of the delightful and practical financial advice filled book Jane Austen's Guide to Thrift: An Independent Woman's Advice on Living within One's Means, Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones, as they describe how the famous heroines in Jane Austen's six novels not only lived within their means and thrived, but have timely advice for women of today. The authors share the stories of memorable Jane Austen women characters and how they solved the problems of shortages of cash, keeping up appearances, and saving some money for the future. Whether it was dressing well, entertaining with style, or being a savvy traveler, the women in the Jane Austen novels carried these challenges off with aplomb and with elegance. Kathleen and Susan demonstrate that large amounts of money are not needed to live well, and that a good life can be achieved on modest means and careful money management. After all, as Kathleen and Susan point out, having it all and being happy didn't mean only wealth to Jane Austen on Blog Business Success Radio.

Jane Austen's Guide to Thrift by Kathleen Anderson & Susan Jones - Book review

Jane Austen's Guide to Thrift

An Independent Woman's Advice on Living within One's Means

By: Kathleen Anderson, Susan Jones

Published: April 2, 2013
Format: Paperback, 288 pages
ISBN-10: 042526016X
ISBN-13: 978-0425260166
Publisher: Berkley Publishing











"We love Jane Austen! Austen's spirited characters and her solid, practical values are as alive with us today as they were in her own time. The more we read her work and enter her world, the more we learn about ourselves", write professors of English and members of the Jane Austen Society of North America, Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones, in their delightful and practical financial advice filled book Jane Austen's Guide to Thrift: An Independent Woman's Advice on Living within One's Means. The authors describe how the many memorable women characters, in the classic novels of Jane Austen, provide timeless insights into saving money, living within your means, and the true understanding that money doesn't equal happiness.

Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones recognize that Jane Austen wrote her famous novels, filled with wonderful female characters, two hundred years ago. Despite that time separation, however, the ideas presented in the books and through Jane Austen's own life experience, demonstrate that the more things change, the more they stay the same. In the six well known novels, Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), Emma (1815), Northanger Abbey (1818, posthumous), Persuasion (1818, posthumous), Jane Austen displayed a keen eye to how women managed their money, saved for the future, and generally kept up appearances despite often reduced circumstances. The authors point out that the same very human needs and desires are found in our own time. They point out that following the same sound financial advice as an Austen heroine will help a woman of today to have it all.



Kathleen Anderson (left in photo left) and Susan Jones (right in photo left) understand that there are many ways to earn and manage money, and many ways to spend it. In the brilliant writing of Jane Austen, an entire society with its demands and desires, is brought to live. As with any other time, money is a necessary ingredient to living, and for many of the female characters, finding either the money or the end products present a real challenge. Despite the often shortage of ready cash, the women in the Austen novels display resourcefulness, an eye for a bargain, and unique solutions to the cash shortage problem.

From the novels of Jane Austen, Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones share the following financial insights, as brought to life by the heroines in the books:

* Self respect and other benefits of living within our means
* Lucy Steele on investments
* Household economy the Charlotte Lucas way
* Comparison shopping for clothes with Anne Elliot and friends
* Lydia Bennet, fashionista, and the art of transforming fashion finds
* Elinor Tilney's clever economics
* A heroine's health and beauty on a budget
* Elinor Dashwood and the art of elegant homemaking and entertaining
* Austen-tatious antique sales, auctions, estate sales, and flea markets
* Catherine Moreland's lessons on being a gracious guest and savvy traveler
* Enjoying life's free (or nearly free) pleasures like Jane
* Celebrating holidays, weddings, and feasts with the joy of Mrs. Smith
* Miss Bates and the giving spirit
* Austen's rules for refusing, accepting, and giving gifts
* Reprioritizing our lives and always having it all

For me, the power of the book is how Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones combine the literary genius of Jane Austen's marvelous women characters, with very practical and real world based financial advice. Partly personal financial primer, and partly guide to the memorable heroines in Jane Austen's novels, this book works for readers on more than one level. For women seeking hands on financial management skills, whether they are in midlife or starting out in their careers, there is useful and entertaining information for all personal aspirations.

Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones also offer a fresh perspective into the novels, as they present the practical worldly side of their characters' lives, as an accompaniment to the vivid characterizations of these remarkable women of literature. In the end, the authors agree with Jane Austen. It is possible to live the good life and find happiness, and that the fulfillment of one's life is not dependent solely on having large amounts of money. It's how that money is used and saved that really matters for the woman who wants to have it all.

I highly recommend the highly entertaining and many management idea packed book Jane Austen's Guide to Thrift: An Independent Woman's Advice on Living within One's Means by Kathleen Anderson and Susan Jones, to any women, regardless of age, marital status, or career level, who are seeking clear eyed advice on living the good life without incurring financial ruin. This book presents timeless wisdom on money and life, as presented through the actions of Jane Austen's wonderful female characters, that will transform any woman into their own version of an Austen heroine.

Lisa M. Umina: Publishing & Marketing Info Authors Need To Know - Blog Business Success Radio

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Best selling and award winning author, and founder and president of Halo Publishing International, Lisa M. Umina describes the challenges faced by both publishers and authors, and why writers need to know and understand them. Lisa Umina provides insight into how the current economic climate is affecting book marketing and how authors can help achieve success in selling their books. Lisa Umina shares ideas for finding a suitable publisher, selling your book idea, and then helping to achieve more sales for the title. Lisa also presents her ideas for authors to market more effectively, and how to use their platform to better advantage. Lisa shares more insights into why Halo Publishing is successful in the international marketplace, and why the company spirit of giving helps build communities and benefits for all.

Lisa M. Umina is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Tuesday,April 9, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Best selling author, and founder and president of Halo Publishing International, Lisa M. Umina describes the challenges faced by both publishers and authors, and why writers need to know and understand them. You will learn:

* What challenges publishers and authors face in today's economy

* How to choose the right publisher for your prospective book

* How to help the publisher guide your book to success

* How to understand and utilize the power of a platform for author success



Lisa M. Umina (photo left) is founder and owner of Halo Publishing International. She not only publishes books but also enjoys a successful career as an award-winning author, motivational speaker and literary consultant.

Lisa Umina´s publishing company continues to flourish by strengthening the movement of words across the international borders in order to benefit cultures and society as a whole. She has been interviewed by countless newspapers, radio and and television shows and has traveled the world to teach children about their purpose and important life lessons inside her books.

She is recognized for her work as an author, literary consultant and motivational speaker. A regular guest on regional and national television and radio programs and the subject of numerous print articles, Lisa travels extensively, promoting HPI and using the Milo books to expose children to positive values.

Milo and Lisa travel around the world teaching children they have a purpose and to talk to God anytime, anywhere about anything.

Her school program includes briefly how and why she became an author, teaching children they have a purpose by exploring the gifts and talents that God gives all of us. She has a special interactive presentation that includes 11 volunteers for each character in the book, Milo Finds His Best Friend along with a special visit from Milo! Lisa uses 11 different voices for the characters, along with sound effects.

Lisa is known for the unique impersonations of well-known character voices; the voice of Sid from Ice Age, ET, Alvin from Alvin and the Chipmunks and MORE!

Listen live on Tuesday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.



If you miss this very informative show, it will be available for free download as a podcast for iPod, iTunes, and MP3 players; or play it right on your computer. To download this, or any other of my guest interviews, go to the Blog Business Success host page and click on Archived Segments. Once there, click on the podcast icon at the end of the episode description, to download the show free of charge for your listening enjoyment. You can also subscribe to the show feed.



To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with best selling and award winning author, and founder and president of Halo Publishing International, Lisa M. Umina, as she describes the challenges faced by both publishers and authors, and why writers need to know and understand them. Lisa Umina provides insight into how the current economic climate is affecting book marketing and how authors can help achieve success in selling their books. Lisa Umina shares ideas for finding a suitable publisher, selling your book idea, and then helping to achieve more sales for the title. Lisa also presents her ideas for authors to market more effectively, and how to use their platform to better advantage. Lisa shares more insights into why Halo Publishing is successful in the international marketplace, and why the company spirit of giving helps build communities and benefits for all on Blog Business Success Radio.

Decision Making in Natural Resource Management by Michael J. Conroy & James T. Peterson - Book review

Decision Making in Natural Resource Management

A Structured, Adaptive Approach

By: Michael J. Conroy, James T. Peterson

Published: March 25, 2013
Format: Paperback, 474 pages
ISBN-10: 0470671742
ISBN-13: 978-0470671740
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell







"This book is intended for use by natural resources managers and scientists, and students in the fields of natural resource management, ecology, and conservation biology, who are or will be confronted with complex and difficult decision-making problems", write Senior Research Scientist in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia,Michael J. Conroy; and Assistant Unit Leader and Associate Professor for the USGS Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Oregon State University, James T. Peterson, in their comprehensive and structured approach based book Decision Making in Natural Resource Management: A Structured, Adaptive Approach. The authors describe a structured method to achieve better decision making in the various areas related to natural resource management, including consideration of the holistic and integrated aspects of the overall challenge.



Michael J. Conroy (photo left) and James T. Peterson understand that governmental and private agencies will seek an insufficient technical solution to their perceived problem. The authors present a practical and common sense based model for reaching decisions that go beyond the surface to consider the deeper goals and objectives of the organization.

The authors point out that organizations have real shortcomings in relating the various elements of their decision making process to one another, and the their mission and goals. For the authors, that failure to take an integrated approach is due to a lack of structure. The authors propose a fully structured and integrated alternative to the ad hoc decisions so often reached on conservation related issues.



James T. Peterson (photo left) and Michael J. Conroy divide their book into four major parts. The authors also recommend reading in each of the four sections to develop familiarity with their structured methodology. The four major parts are as follows:

* Introduction to decision making
* Tools for decision making and analysis
* Applications
* Appendices

Within these four overarching areas, are more in depth chapters that create a richer understanding of the principles involved in a structure decision making process. The subject areas covered in the four sections are as follows:

* Why a structured approach in natural resources
* Elements of structured decision making
* Identifying and quantifying elements in natural resource management
* Working with stakeholders in natural resource management
* Statistics and decision making
* Modeling the influence of decisions
* Identifying and reducing uncertainty in decision making
* Methods for obtaining optimal decisions
* Case studies
* Summary, lessons learned, and recommendations
* Probability and distributional relationships
* Common statistical distributions
* Methods for statistical estimations
* Parsimony, prediction, and multi-model inference
* Mathematical approaches to optimization
* Guide to software
* Electronic companion to book

For me, the power of the book is how Michael J. Conroy and James T. Peterson combine a complete decision making framework, with the tools and methods for practical applications to natural resource problems. The authors take a fully integrated and holistic approach to making decisions that establishes the real problem first, and then offers viable and effective solutions through sophisticated models that are propelled by specific and well defined objectives.The authors provide in depth case studies of the structured decision making process in action in resolving natural resource problems in the real world.

The book moves well beyond the standard ad hoc process applied by many government and private organizations when faced with a conservation issue. The process also guides the client toward fully understanding the true nature of the problem, by looking past superficial issues, to seek out the real challenge needing a solution. The book contains numerous charts and graphics to enhance understanding of the structured approach, complete appendices with practical tools, as well as access to to a very helpful electronic companion to the book.

I highly recommend the very results oriented and working model based book Decision Making in Natural Resource Management: A Structured, Adaptive Approach by Michael J. Conroy and James T. Peterson, to any natural resource managers, scientists, government policy makers, business leaders, conservation groups, and students of natural resource management, ecology, and conservation biology who are seeking a complete guide to structured and effective decision making in the area of natural resource management. This book will guide leaders toward better decisions, through a more integrated examination of the real problems to find viable and effective solutions.

John Buck: We The People: Consenting to a Deeper Democracy - Blog Business Success Radio

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Dynamic self governance expert, CEO of the Sociocracy Consulting Group, associate at Creative Learning Solutions, Inc, and co-author of We the People: Consenting to a Deeper Democracy, John Buck, describes the concept of dynamic self governance for any workplace, government, and organization. John Buck shares the foundations of socriocratic principles and practices to provide for more inclusive and collaborative leadership and decision making. John Buck provides the background to organizing an organization sociocratically, and offers the science behind the methods and how they work for all. John presents the methods for bringing more inclusive values and governance to any organization, and shares why the improved model provides greater overall benefits to everyone within and outside the organization; as well as boosting company profitability. Learn how to establish a more inclusive and collaborative model to any workplace or organization, while enhancing engagement and overall performance.

John Buck is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Thursday, April 4, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Dynamic self governance expert, CEO of the Sociocracy Consulting Group, associate at Creative Learning Solutions, Inc, and co-author of We the People: Consenting to a Deeper Democracy, John Buck, describes the concept of dynamic self governance for any workplace, government, and organization. You will learn:

* Why the dynamic self governance model is so important to any organization

* How the the principles and methods of the sociocratic model work in practice

* How to be more inclusive and collaborative in leadership and decision making

* How to establish a culture of inclusive action where all voices are heard



John Buck (photo left) an associate of Creative Learning Solutions, has extensive leadership experience with government and corporations. He earned the U.S. Secretary of Department of Transportation’s Award for Meritorious Achievement for his pioneering work with information technology at the Federal Aviation Administration in Washington, D.C. Subsequently as a project manager for the Harris corporation, managing more than 200 people in a global information systems installation and training project for the U.S. Department of State, John used many Dynamic Governance systems concepts. That project received ISO 9000 certification and consistently outstanding ratings from its State Department clients. John has a Master’s degree in Quantitative Sociology from George Washington University. His Master’s thesis demonstrated that the staff of companies in the Netherlands using Dynamic Governance had a significantly higher commitment to their organizations than typical Dutch workers.

John is the first person from outside the Netherlands to be certified in Dynamic Governance; he even learned Dutch to read the original literature about it. As head of GovernanceAlive LLC and co-founder of the nonprofit SocioNet, John has introduced Dynamic Governance to a wide range of North American and international organizations. Recently he organized The Sociocracy Consulting Group, a division of the International Sociocratic Center headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

The Sociocracy Consulting Group provides consulting services from 10 offices located in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. He assists businesses and organizations to design work and make group decisions effectively by rewiring their decision-making processes.

John is coauthor of the book We the People: Consenting to a Deeper Democracy.

My book review of We the People: Consenting to a Deeper Democracy by John Buck and Sharon Villines.

Listen live on Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.



If you miss this very informative show, it will be available for free download as a podcast for iPod, iTunes, and MP3 players; or play it right on your computer. To download this, or any other of my guest interviews, go to the Blog Business Success host page and click on Archived Segments. Once there, click on the podcast icon at the end of the episode description, to download the show free of charge for your listening enjoyment. You can also subscribe to the show feed.



To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with dynamic self governance expert, CEO of the Sociocracy Consulting Group, associate at Creative Learning Solutions, Inc, and co-author of We the People: Consenting to a Deeper Democracy, John Buck, as he describes the concept of dynamic self governance for any workplace, government, and organization. John Buck shares the foundations of socriocratic principles and practices to provide for more inclusive and collaborative leadership and decision making. John Buck provides the background to organizing an organization sociocratically, and offers the science behind the methods and how they work for all. John presents the methods for bringing more inclusive values and governance to any organization, and shares why the improved model provides greater overall benefits to everyone within and outside the organization; as well as boosting company profitability. Learn how to establish a more inclusive and collaborative model to any workplace or organization, while enhancing engagement and overall performance on Blog Business Success Radio.

We The People: Consenting to a Deeper Democracy by John Buck and Sharon Villines - Book review

We the People

Consenting to a Deeper Democracy

By: John Buck, Sharon Villines

Published: May 23, 2007
Format: Perfect Paperback: 278 pages
ISBN-10: 0979282705
ISBN-13: 978-0979282706
Publisher: Sociocracy.info Press












"Sociocratic governance builds on the values and experience of democracy and the scientific discoveries of the twentieth century to create an even more participatory and inclusive system", write CEO of the Sociocracy Consulting Group, and associate at Creative Learning Solutions, Inc., John Buck:, and writer and artist, Sharon Villines, in their revolutionary and thought provoking book We the People: Consenting to a Deeper Democracy. The authors describe the concept of sociocracy, and the principles of dynamic self government, and how they can be applied to workplaces, communities, governments, and other organizations.



John Buck (photo left) and Sharon Villines present a new methodology for governance, in any organization, that transforms their structure into one that is more inclusive and efficient. Instead of a top down system, where decisions are centralized, the sociocratic model emphasizes consent and collaboration as the basis for the decision making process.

The process enhances communication within the organization, as the governance structure includes input and voices at all levels of the company, and form interested parties and clients from the outside as well. The authors offer the principles of establishing a sociocratic approach to any type of organization, and share the methods for putting it into practice.



Sharon Villines (photo left) and John Buck recognize that the current governance model in organizations of all types, including workplaces, governments, and communities are not utilizing the most effective decision making model. The authors present evidence that companies are not achieving their optimum level of profitability due to inadequate use of available ideas. The current model is a static one, and lacks the dynamics available under a more inclusive and collaborative system.

The authors share the following steps for implementing a socicratic model of self governance into an organization:

* Inclusive decision making
* Developing quality
* Steering and structure
* New leadership strategies
* Fair compensation and free organizations
* Circles and implementation
* Consent and rounds
* Electing people
* Organizing work
* Money as measurement

For me, the power of the book is how John Buck and Sharon Villines combine a strong theoretical framework for understanding the principles of dynamic self governance with a practical blueprint for putting this new system into action. The authors provide a comprehensive overview of the foundations of sociocratic principles that are both revolutionary, and yet very conservative in nature. This seeming paradox provides for the addition of new ideas, but in a familiar and understandable approach.

The book contains many graphs and diagrams to illustrate the principles being described in each chapter. A real benefit to the book is the extensive Appendices that add further depth and additional viewpoints to the subject matter. Indeed, these extra chapters are in keeping with the principles of the dynamic self governance by proving a platform to include other voices. The authors also provide a glossary of the terms used in the book to enhance the overall understanding of the concepts and ideas presented throughout the text.

I highly recommend the idea filled and governance transforming book We the People: Consenting to a Deeper Democracy by John Buck and Sharon Villines, to any leaders and groups seeking a guide to establishing a more collaborative and inclusive decision making and leadership process into any organization. This book will change the way you look at all organizations and their current decision making methods forever.

Dianne Durkin: The Power of Magnetic Leadership - Blog Business Success Radio

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Consultant, trainer, president and founder of Loyalty Factor, and author of the very concise and hands on book The Power of Magnetic Leadership: It's Time to Get R.E.A.L., Dianne Durkin describes how magnetic leaders draw upon the internal power of their organizations to strengthen their performance. Dianne Durkin offers ideas about the true nature of leadership, of vision, and the development of leadership skills. Dianne Durkin goes beyond learning leadership skills as an individual, and widens their scope to create a company culture based on magnetic leadership. Dianne shares the skills and practices that build upon a person's own abilities, and how to develop those skills in others across the entire organization,. Dianne shares her four part R.E.A.L. formula for transforming ordinary leadership into extraordinary and magnetic leadership. Learn the strategies for establishing a true leadership culture in any organization and increase its overall performance, engage its employees, and boost the bottom line.

Dianne Durkin is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.

The show airs live on Tuesday,April 2, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Consultant, trainer, president and founder of Loyalty Factor, and author of the very concise and hands on book The Power of Magnetic Leadership: It's Time to Get R.E.A.L., Dianne Durkin describes how magnetic leaders draw upon the internal power of their organizations to strengthen their performance. You will learn:

* What it means to leaders and organizations to practice magnetic leadership

* How to develop leadership skills in yourself and your organization

* How to apply the R.E.A.L. strategy within your organization

* How to build and develop a company wide culture of magnetic leadership



Dianne Durkin (photo left) is President and Founder of Loyalty Factor. She has over 25 years of experience in finance, direct sales, international marketing and training and development. She has held Vice President of Marketing and Presidential positions with companies like Gulf Oil, Digital Equipment Corp, Corporate Branding Partnership and ASTEA International.

She has also founded and sold two companies. Dianne has built a reputation as one who can quickly assess the core issues within a company and outline their impact on the organization and its profits, productivity and people. Dianne’s combination of executive management and entrepreneurial skills has proven very beneficial in helping major corporations and small enterprises achieve maximum results.

Dianne is described as a visionary thinker that takes vision into reality, a true leader, a rare combination of creativity and strong business sense who quickly gets to the core issues and their impact on the organization, profits, productivity and people. Because of her unique blend of skills of finance, direct sales, international marketing, training and development, she incorporates Return on Investment thinking into all her processes and recommendations thereby showing measurable results to her clients.

Her effective style at all levels of an organization energizes people to overachieve personally and professionally, while at the same time providing an atmosphere of camaraderie and mutual respect.

Because of the combination of her skills, style and energy, she is continually sought after to guide companies into new markets and directions.

A graduate of Rivier College, Ms. Durkin holds a Masters Degree in Mathematics from Duquesne University. She has also completed advanced management programs at the University of Santa Clara and Babson College.

As author of The Loyalty Factor (October, 2010), she has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, USA Today, Investor’s Business Daily, The Boston Globe, among numerous other publications. She was also the subject of a cover story in Learning and Training Magazine and she appeared on National Public Radio and Bloomberg Television and Radio. Her writing has appeared in Master Salesmanship, Potentials, New Hampshire Business Review, and other business publications.

Dianne was named Distinguished Woman of the Year. She is also active in the Boston Club, Sales and Marketing Executives of Greater Boston, The Commonwealth Institutes, Boston College CEO Club, Who’s Who in America and Women in World Trade. She is fluent in French and Polish.

My book review of The Power of Magnetic Leadership: It's Time to Get R.E.A.L. by Dianne Durkin with Carey Earle.

Listen live on Tuesday at 8:00 pm Eastern, 5:00 pm Pacific time.



If you miss this very informative show, it will be available for free download as a podcast for iPod, iTunes, and MP3 players; or play it right on your computer. To download this, or any other of my guest interviews, go to the Blog Business Success host page and click on Archived Segments. Once there, click on the podcast icon at the end of the episode description, to download the show free of charge for your listening enjoyment. You can also subscribe to the show feed.



To call in questions for my guest, the number is: (347) 996-5832

Let's talk with consultant, trainer, president and founder of Loyalty Factor, and author of the very concise and hands on book The Power of Magnetic Leadership: It's Time to Get R.E.A.L., Dianne Durkin, as she describes how magnetic leaders draw upon the internal power of their organizations to strengthen their performance. Dianne Durkin offers ideas about the true nature of leadership, of vision, and the development of leadership skills. Dianne Durkin goes beyond learning leadership skills as an individual, and widens their scope to create a company culture based on magnetic leadership. Dianne shares the skills and practices that build upon a person's own abilities, and how to develop those skills in others across the entire organization,. Dianne shares her four part R.E.A.L. formula for transforming ordinary leadership into extraordinary and magnetic leadership. Learn the strategies for establishing a true leadership culture in any organization and increase its overall performance, engage its employees, and boost the bottom line on Blog Business Success Radio.