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Author:   Jeff Black ,  Carol Hamilton ,  Kimberly Faith Madden
Publisher:   Morgan James Publishing llc
Imprint:   Morgan James Publishing llc
Dimensions:   Width: 13.90cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.50cm
Weight:   0.390kg
ISBN:  

9781630473594

ISBN 10:   1630473596
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   23 April 2015
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Act 1 Scene I: A Tale of Two Companies Scene II: The Participants Arrive Scene III: Executive Presence by Definition Scene IV: The Black Sheep Act 2 Scene I: Taking Control and Command Scene II: Building Confidence Scene III: Minute to Win It Act 3 Scene I: POW--Powerful Opening Words Scene II: Practice--The Art of Imperfection Act 4 Scene I: Model Communications Scene II: What They Hear Scene III: What They See Scene IV: Visual Aids Act 5 Scene I: Q&A Placement Scene II: Q&A Mastery Act 6 Scene I: The Order of Things Scene II: The Power of Three Act 7 Scene I: “I Don’t Know” Scene II: Brand Repair Act 8 Scene I: Opposing Views Act 9 Scene I: Stand Up For Your Message Scene II: Engaging Conference Calls Scene III: Impactful Emails Act 10 Scene I: Taking Sides (of the room) Scene II: Professional Appearance Act 11 Scene I: Distracted Decision-Makers Scene II: Storytelling Act 12 Scene I: The Importance of Timing Epilogue: Raising Your Visibility

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This book is an excellent reminder of Jeff's key messages, delivered in a fun format. I've worked with Jeff for more than a decade, and I am always glad that I asked for help or brought him in to help others. -- Chip Blankenship, President & CEO - GE Appliances A refreshing story that captures how his Executive Presence Program is delivered. Jeff Black has had a remarkable impact on my career, -- Bill Collins, Vice President, American Airlines Regardless of your experience as a communicator, [this book] should be on your must read list. The concepts are conveyed through stories that are fun to read yet packed with important lessons. . .to be your best self. -- Kimberly Admire, Former Vice President, Lockheed Martin Corporation It is a great business story that brings to life the corporate environment in moments of crisis, while providing simple to digest tactics to improve one's personal brand. -- Lilkar Molina, Senior Engineer Procter & Gamble Exhilarating! Engaging! Relevant! Useful! Bold! Just a few words used to describe Black Sheep, and more specifically, Jeff Black. Year after year, Jeff delights audiences at the leadership development conferences I host for high potential leaders from around the world. Unleash Your BS is a natural extension of Jeff's dynamic approach to Executive Presence. I can feel his personal charisma jump off the pages! This is a powerful tool for any professional looking to elevate Executive Presence in the workplace and beyond. -- Renee Cutright, Vice President, Human Resources Nielsen This is not a typical business book. It has more twists and turns than a daytime soap opera. Jeff Black is a dear friend, who can make a world of difference in your professional career. -- Eileen Fulton, Actress, Starring as Lisa on CBS-TV's As the World Turns, Procter & Gamble Productions Unleash Your BS is Jeff Black at his very best ... doing what he loves to do ... in his own unique and very 'real' way. He will make a positive difference for his readers-just as he has (and does!) for me. -- Paula Harper Bethea, Executive Director South Carolina Education Lottery, Former Chair United Way of America This is a dynamic and fun manual for staging effective communications! Each act in this book presents a practical model for real world business environments! -- Dr. Shue-Jane Thompson, Director, Performance Excellence Lockheed Martin Corporation I first met Jeff Black when he was working in the mailroom at Aaron Spelling Productions. I immediately noticed that he possessed a unique presence, so I quickly hired him into Business Affairs where he was a true partner. Since that time, we've stayed in touch and I am now thrilled to be endorsing his book. We share the same values and integrity and know the importance of passing on to others what we've learned. -- Beth Whelpley. Vice President, Business Affairs NBC Universal

This book is an excellent reminder of Jeff's key messages, delivered in a fun format. I've worked with Jeff for more than a decade, and I am always glad that I asked for help or brought him in to help others. -- Chip Blankenship, President & CEO - GE Appliances A refreshing story that captures how his Executive Presence Program is delivered. Jeff Black has had a remarkable impact on my career, -- Bill Collins, Vice President, American Airlines Regardless of your experience as a communicator, [this book] should be on your must read list. The concepts are conveyed through stories that are fun to read yet packed with important lessons. . .to be your best self. -- Kimberly Admire, Former Vice President, Lockheed Martin Corporation It is a great business story that brings to life the corporate environment in moments of crisis, while providing simple to digest tactics to improve one s personal brand. -- Lilkar Molina, Senior Engineer Procter & Gamble Exhilarating! Engaging! Relevant! Useful! Bold! Just a few words used to describe Black Sheep, and more specifically, Jeff Black. Year after year, Jeff delights audiences at the leadership development conferences I host for high potential leaders from around the world. Unleash Your BS is a natural extension of Jeff's dynamic approach to Executive Presence. I can feel his personal charisma jump off the pages! This is a powerful tool for any professional looking to elevate Executive Presence in the workplace and beyond. -- Renee Cutright, Vice President, Human Resources Nielsen This is not a typical business book. It has more twists and turns than a daytime soap opera. Jeff Black is a dear friend, who can make a world of difference in your professional career. -- Eileen Fulton, Actress, Starring as Lisa on CBS-TV s As the World Turns, Procter & Gamble Productions Unleash Your BS is Jeff Black at his very best doing what he loves to do in his own unique and very real way. He will make a positive difference for his readers just as he has (and does!) for me. -- Paula Harper Bethea, Executive Director South Carolina Education Lottery, Former Chair United Way of America This is a dynamic and fun manual for staging effective communications! Each act in this book presents a practical model for real world business environments! -- Dr. Shue-Jane Thompson, Director, Performance Excellence Lockheed Martin Corporation I first met Jeff Black when he was working in the mailroom at Aaron Spelling Productions. I immediately noticed that he possessed a unique presence, so I quickly hired him into Business Affairs where he was a true partner. Since that time, we ve stayed in touch and I am now thrilled to be endorsing his book. We share the same values and integrity and know the importance of passing on to others what we ve learned. -- Beth Whelpley. Vice President, Business Affairs NBC Universal

-This book is an excellent reminder of Jeff's key messages, delivered in a fun format. I've worked with Jeff for more than a decade, and I am always glad that I asked for help or brought him in to help others.- -- Chip Blankenship, President & CEO - GE Appliances -A refreshing story that captures how his Executive Presence Program is delivered. Jeff Black has had a remarkable impact on my career, - -- Bill Collins, Vice President, American Airlines Regardless of your experience as a communicator, [this book] should be on your -must read- list. The concepts are conveyed through stories that are fun to read yet packed with important lessons. . .to be your -best self.- -- Kimberly Admire, Former Vice President, Lockheed Martin Corporation -It is a great business story that brings to life the corporate environment in moments of crisis, while providing simple to digest tactics to improve one's personal brand.- -- Lilkar Molina, Senior Engineer Procter & Gamble -Exhilarating! Engaging! Relevant! Useful! Bold! Just a few words used to describe Black Sheep, and more specifically, Jeff Black. Year after year, Jeff delights audiences at the leadership development conferences I host for high potential leaders from around the world. Unleash Your BS is a natural extension of Jeff's dynamic approach to Executive Presence. I can feel his personal charisma jump off the pages! This is a powerful tool for any professional looking to elevate Executive Presence in the workplace and beyond.- -- Renee Cutright, Vice President, Human Resources Nielsen -This is not a typical business book. It has more twists and turns than a daytime soap opera. Jeff Black is a dear friend, who can make a world of difference in your professional career.- -- Eileen Fulton, Actress, Starring as -Lisa- on CBS-TV's As the World Turns, Procter & Gamble Productions -Unleash Your BS is Jeff Black at his very best ... doing what he loves to do ... in his own unique and very 'real' way. He will make a positive difference for his readers--just as he has (and does!) for me.- -- Paula Harper Bethea, Executive Director South Carolina Education Lottery, Former Chair United Way of America -This is a dynamic and fun manual for staging effective communications! Each act in this book presents a practical model for real world business environments!- -- Dr. Shue-Jane Thompson, Director, Performance Excellence Lockheed Martin Corporation -I first met Jeff Black when he was working in the mailroom at Aaron Spelling Productions. I immediately noticed that he possessed a unique presence, so I quickly hired him into Business Affairs where he was a true partner. Since that time, we've stayed in touch and I am now thrilled to be endorsing his book. We share the same values and integrity and know the importance of passing on to others what we've learned.- -- Beth Whelpley. Vice President, Business Affairs NBC Universal This book is an excellent reminder of Jeff's key messages, delivered in a fun format. I've worked with Jeff for more than a decade, and I am always glad that I asked for help or brought him in to help others. -- Chip Blankenship, President & CEO - GE Appliances A refreshing story that captures how his Executive Presence Program is delivered. Jeff Black has had a remarkable impact on my career, -- Bill Collins, Vice President, American Airlines Regardless of your experience as a communicator, [this book] should be on your must read list. The concepts are conveyed through stories that are fun to read yet packed with important lessons. . .to be your best self. -- Kimberly Admire, Former Vice President, Lockheed Martin Corporation It is a great business story that brings to life the corporate environment in moments of crisis, while providing simple to digest tactics to improve one s personal brand. -- Lilkar Molina, Senior Engineer Procter & Gamble Exhilarating! Engaging! Relevant! Useful! Bold! Just a few words used to describe Black Sheep, and more specifically, Jeff Black. Year after year, Jeff delights audiences at the leadership development conferences I host for high potential leaders from around the world. Unleash Your BS is a natural extension of Jeff's dynamic approach to Executive Presence. I can feel his personal charisma jump off the pages! This is a powerful tool for any professional looking to elevate Executive Presence in the workplace and beyond. -- Renee Cutright, Vice President, Human Resources Nielsen This is not a typical business book. It has more twists and turns than a daytime soap opera. Jeff Black is a dear friend, who can make a world of difference in your professional career. -- Eileen Fulton, Actress, Starring as Lisa on CBS-TV s As the World Turns, Procter & Gamble Productions Unleash Your BS is Jeff Black at his very best doing what he loves to do in his own unique and very real way. He will make a positive difference for his readers just as he has (and does!) for me. -- Paula Harper Bethea, Executive Director South Carolina Education Lottery, Former Chair United Way of America This is a dynamic and fun manual for staging effective communications! Each act in this book presents a practical model for real world business environments! -- Dr. Shue-Jane Thompson, Director, Performance Excellence Lockheed Martin Corporation I first met Jeff Black when he was working in the mailroom at Aaron Spelling Productions. I immediately noticed that he possessed a unique presence, so I quickly hired him into Business Affairs where he was a true partner. Since that time, we ve stayed in touch and I am now thrilled to be endorsing his book. We share the same values and integrity and know the importance of passing on to others what we ve learned. -- Beth Whelpley. Vice President, Business Affairs NBC Universal

"“This book is an excellent reminder of Jeff's key messages, delivered in a fun format. I've worked with Jeff for more than a decade, and I am always glad that I asked for help or brought him in to help others.” -- Chip Blankenship, President & CEO - GE Appliances “A refreshing story that captures how his Executive Presence Program is delivered. Jeff Black has had a remarkable impact on my career,” -- Bill Collins, Vice President, American Airlines Regardless of your experience as a communicator, [this book] should be on your ""must read"" list. The concepts are conveyed through stories that are fun to read yet packed with important lessons. . .to be your ""best self."" -- Kimberly Admire, Former Vice President, Lockheed Martin Corporation “It is a great business story that brings to life the corporate environment in moments of crisis, while providing simple to digest tactics to improve one’s personal brand.” -- Lilkar Molina, Senior Engineer Procter & Gamble ""Exhilarating! Engaging! Relevant! Useful! Bold! Just a few words used to describe Black Sheep, and more specifically, Jeff Black. Year after year, Jeff delights audiences at the leadership development conferences I host for high potential leaders from around the world. Unleash Your BS is a natural extension of Jeff's dynamic approach to Executive Presence. I can feel his personal charisma jump off the pages! This is a powerful tool for any professional looking to elevate Executive Presence in the workplace and beyond."" -- Renee Cutright, Vice President, Human Resources Nielsen “This is not a typical business book. It has more twists and turns than a daytime soap opera. Jeff Black is a dear friend, who can make a world of difference in your professional career.” -- Eileen Fulton, Actress, Starring as “Lisa” on CBS-TV’s As the World Turns, Procter & Gamble Productions “Unleash Your BS is Jeff Black at his very best … doing what he loves to do … in his own unique and very ‘real’ way. He will make a positive difference for his readers—just as he has (and does!) for me.” -- Paula Harper Bethea, Executive Director South Carolina Education Lottery, Former Chair United Way of America “This is a dynamic and fun manual for staging effective communications! Each act in this book presents a practical model for real world business environments!” -- Dr. Shue-Jane Thompson, Director, Performance Excellence Lockheed Martin Corporation “I first met Jeff Black when he was working in the mailroom at Aaron Spelling Productions. I immediately noticed that he possessed a unique presence, so I quickly hired him into Business Affairs where he was a true partner. Since that time, we’ve stayed in touch and I am now thrilled to be endorsing his book. We share the same values and integrity and know the importance of passing on to others what we’ve learned.” -- Beth Whelpley. Vice President, Business Affairs NBC Universal "

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For 18 globe-hopping years, Jeff Black has been cajoling Fortune 500 managers into fulfilling their leadership potential. Through his deceptively simple process for refining their strategic communications, Jeff enhances their personal brands tenfold. He has worked with executives and front-line leaders around the world to prepare them for communication and business strategies with both external and internal audiences. He provides coaching and consulting on projecting executive presence, delivering strong presentations, demonstrating excellent communication skills, influencing customers and talking to the media. His work has taken him to twenty countries. As a former television anchor, talk show host and reporter in Birmingham and Los Angeles, Jeff delivers a unique perspective to training leaders and company spokespeople. His extensive client list includes GE, American Airlines, Nielsen, Lockheed Martin, Procter & Gamble, NBC Universal, Lloyd’s of London, Telemundo, several NASCAR champions, The Home Depot, Notre Dame, UPS, and numerous educational, non-profit and financial institutions. While in Los Angeles, he worked on the prime-time television drama, “Dynasty.” From CBS to the Food Network, Jeff’s clients have appeared on all the major television networks and several cable channels, large daily newspapers and radio networks.

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