Hot Lemon and Honey: Reflections for Success in Times of Change - Paperback

by Catherine Devrye (Author)

'Information in this book can lead you on the road to success.' So commented the late Sir Edmund Hillary, first man to conquer Everest: This book is for you if: -You want to reach your personal summit of success; however you define it in your own heart -You sometimes make mountains out of molehills-You want better balance between your professional and personal life-You need a boost of common sense, perspective and inspiration in times of changeCatherine DeVrye has written another best-seller that offers encouragement to everyone in the workplace today. The easy to read format contains powerful quotes that have been expanded into stories of 52 punchy chapters; with a motivational message for every week of the year.It's a book you can dip into for a short time to gain long-term benefits and inspiration for both your organization and yourself. Written for today's busy person, it contains timeless words of wisdom in a contemporary context.Originally released by Allen & Unwin, Australia's largest independent publisher and translated into numerous languages, the collection of modern day business philosophy will inspire the reader with ideas to impact and improve their professional and personal lives; ideas which touch the heart and the head; ideas which will help you make your life worth living as your living is being made.New York Times best-selling author of 'Chicken Soup for the Soul', Jack Canfield, says: 'Full of inspiration, valuable insights and useful information-vitamins for my mind and soul...everyone will benefit from a daily dose.'SAMPLE CHAPTER HEADINGS-Change our ways of thinking and think of ways of changing -Minds are like parachutes-dangerous if not kept open -Make your life worth living as your living is being made -The best customer relations is not to treat your customers like your relations -The opportunity of a lifetime must be grasped within the lifetime of that opportunity -Life is like a 21 speed bicycle-most of us have gears we never use' -The man who swims against the tide knows the strength of it -The world expects results. Don't tell them about the labor pains. Show them the baby-You can't drive into the future if you're looking into a rear vision mirror -The only person who got everything done by Friday was Robinson Crusoe -Everyday above the ground is a good one -Change is inevitable. Learning from change is optional -It's not what it costs to learn but what it costs to not learn -If you travel a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn't lead anywhere -The most important things in life aren't things -Rather than close a sale, open a relationship-Customers don't care how much you know until they know how much you -When faced with a choice and don't make it, that in itself is a choice -The only person who welcomes change is a wet baby -It's not the mountain we conquer but ourselves -The 6 most expensive words are 'we've always done it that way' -You can't take care of your customers if you don't take care of yourself -Do what you believe in. Believe in what you do' -Create your own tomorrows with your thoughts and actions today. About the author: This book is written in the same easy to read and lively style which had the author's first book #1 on the Australian and Taiwanese best seller list. Catherine DeVrye, former Australian Executive Woman of the Year, is a leading global speaker on customer service and managing change and has presented on 5 continents to Fortune 500 clients, small businesses and government organizations. Her delightfully humorous approach to presenting serious content has earned repeat business amongst clients such as American Express, AT&T, Australian Tourism, Coca-Cola, Ernst & Young, 3M, Mercedes, Qantas, Red Cross, Royal Australian Airforce, World Triathlon Championships. Further information on www.greatmotivation.com

Author Biography

This book is written in the same easy to read and lively style which had the author's first book #1 on the Australian and Taiwanese best seller list. Catherine DeVrye, former Australian Executive Woman of the Year, is a leading global speaker on customer service and managing change and has presented on 5 continents to Fortune 500 clients, small businesses and government organizations. Her delightfully humorous approach to presenting serious content has earned repeat business amongst clients such as American Express, AT&T, Australian Tourism, Coca-Cola, Ernst & Young, 3M, Mercedes, Qantas, Red Cross, Royal Australian Airforce, World Triathlon Championships. Further information on www.greatmotivation.com