"Thanks for speaking at our World Entrepreneurs'
Organization conference in Maui. You were TERRIFIC."
- Penny Parker, WEO Senior Manager
"The plenary program you did was one of the
highest-rated programs at the entire meeting. Our members were very
enthusiastic about your presentation."
- Corina Eckl and Nancy Rhyme, Co-Directors,
National Conference of State Legislators Assembly
Your message is just what people need to hear in
defusing the types of conflicts that paralyze interactions between
people. In my work with non-profit board training, your book will
be incorporated into my recommended reading list."
- Ernest E. Boyd, CAE, Ohio Pharmacists
Association
"You spoke to the Independent Photo Imagers, and I
was amazed at your attention to details and the way you included
anecdotes from people in the photo industry to make your points."
-Gary Grinaker
"Sharon and I want to personally thank you for
your dedication to making the 2003 California Governor's Conference
for Women such a phenomenal success."
- Governor of California Gray Davis
"Your book Tongue Fu! was lent to me by a
colleague, whom I have thanked several times over! Sam's writing is
clear and concise. Best of all, the words come across in a way that
lets you think Sam is in the room talking to you. The ideas are
solid and make sense. The quotes are great. I appreciate finding
useful books I can read and re-read without becoming bored. Great
work!" -Kelly Karius, President of
Karius & Associates, Personal and Corporate Conflict Resolution
"Your terrific seminar was a real
momentum builder! You did a fine job of tailoring your materials,
and your practical suggestions for what to say and not to say in
contentious situations were really on target."
- Allyson Johnson, American Association of University Women
"Using your ideas for a one page
proposal and your advice on how to make personal contact with an
editor working a booth (at Book Expo America), I met five very
interested editors from large publishers and gave them my pitch.
Within one week of BEA, I had three offers for my book. I am deeply
indebted!" -Eric Chester, founder of
Generation Why?, author of Getting Them to Give a Damn - How To
Get Your Front Line To Care About Your Bottom Line.
"I wanted to thank you for writing 'Take the Bully
by the Horns.' I have struggled with a number of bullies in my
life, and I am sick of all the self-help books that suggest we just
need to understand the difficult people in our lives and that will
make everything instantly better.
Friends and relatives think it's crazy to worry
about it, and insist the answer is to just confront the person and
be harsh enough to make them behave.
Your book was a refreshing balance. You
acknowledge that although it is important to understand bullies,
that often doesn't resolve the issue, and although it may be
necessary to harshly confront someone, that isn't a first choice and
may have serious consequences.
I got your book from the library, but didn't get
past the first five chapters before I went and bought the book for
myself so I could highlight the parts that were especially
meaningful to me.
I was particularly struck by your statement that
'while we're seeking mutuality, bullies are seeking dominance.'
Wow. That really hit home. It seems obvious, but it's so easy to
get caught up in impossible attempts to come to a mutual agreement.
Thank you for putting so much work, practical
research, and emotional energy into that book."
- A. Guenther
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Hi Sam,
Wow! My head is still spinning from the awesome things I learned and the
results I achieved at this weekend’s Book Camp. After years of
agonizing, I finally got my book title and sub-title. I learned that I
need to make tons of changes to make it more fun to read – and saleable.
I also know exactly where I need to make changes. Everyone in the class
agreed that we got so much more than we ever expected. After all these
years, I’m ready to join you at the Writers Conference in
September! I got my money’s worth in the first two hours. Your course is
worth ten times more than what I paid.
Your admiring fan,
Sandy Dumont
International Expert in
Branding for People®
30 years experience
working with individuals and corporations
President,
Virginia Chapter NSA
The Intrigue Expert, Sam
focus on real-world results.
