The Jumpstart Series

There is an old saying that goes, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Even in today’s world this is still true. In Jumpstart Your Networking, Shawn Doyle CSP will share with you the tools, tips, and techniques for networking in order to grow your business, career, work, and social networks. This book includes important topics such as:    The 10 mistakes most people make when networking.    Identifying your networking goals and objectives.    How to effectively network at events.    How to talk with people when you network.    Building your work and social networks.    Using LinkedIn as a networking tool.    Networking at the office.    Joining groups as a networking strategy.    Communication and follow-up for networking—what most people don’t do.    Your overall networking strategy.    Tracking and measurement—how do you know it’s working?    Resources for networking.

Are you productive? Would you like to be more productive? Are you frustrated that sometimes you have so much to do on your “to do” list that stuff ends up on the next day’s “to do” list? Well, good news, help is here and you can be more productive! Nationally known speaker, author and coach, Shawn Doyle will share with you tons of simple easy tips and techniques for getting and staying productive. Here are some of the thought provoking areas that are covered:    Target based goal setting: Knowing how to prioritize your time    Don’t fight the system: Selecting and using a time management system    Productivity vampires: Activities that suck away your time    Planning for maximum success: The inside secrets for successful planning    Night owl or early bird: Looking at when you are most productive    Doing the do: The power of making and using a daily “to do” list    Thumbs down: How to say no and decline invitations gracefully    Pardon the interruption: How to finally gain control of all those interruptions    I have a robot: Using technology to get more done now    The Power of R&R: How to use downtime to increase your productivity    Follow the law: The 10 most powerful principles of productivity    This high energy, fun and engaging book will help you get more done, be less stressed and finally take control of your work and life.

Do you have a business? Do you want to start a business? Do you work for a business? Then this book should be the “cannot miss” book for you to read this year. In Jumpstart Your Business, you will learn the key tips, tools and techniques for igniting your entrepreneurial spirit as you run your business on a day-to-day basis. This book is written by two people who have combined experience of over 60 years working for and in their own businesses. They will share with you ten key elements that they believe can help a business owner get and stay motivated. In the book they share with you: The critical importance of having a mission and a vision statement Learning about a missing ingredient in many businesses – a business plan How to adjust your thinking and believe in yourself and your idea Building your support network and deciding who can help or hurt you The secrets to setting goals and holding yourself accountable Being a continuous learner and where to find those resources Getting and staying motivated through adversity and tough times        Starting and running a business is not easy, but you can succeed and exceed even your own expectations. So- get ready to have the business you have always dreamed about – it’s time to Jumpstart Your Business!

Jumpstart Your Leadership- 10 Jolts to Leverage Your Leadership Are you a leader? Would like to be a better leader? Would you like to be a leader in the future? Then this book is for you. In this book Shawn Doyle will show you the tools tips and techniques for becoming the kind of leader that other people want to follow. Jumpstart Your Leadership will share with you the 10 key principles of leveraging your leadership. Mission and vision Strategic planning Hiring Communication Motivation Reward Accountability Development Storytelling Authenticity In addition to covering all of these topics, each section of the book includes a "work it" section at the end of the chapter which encourages the leader to turn the concepts that they learned into action.. This section allows people in a leadership role to create a plan for acting on the information that they just learned. This book simply and powerfully captures the key elements for being a truly effective and impactful leader in any environment. For the past 23 years Shawn Doyle has traveled the country as a speaker and trainer teaching leadership development programs to corporate America. As a result of this experience Shawn engineered a comprehensive leadership development program. This book is a summary of that program. Many leaders have commented that these concepts are life changing. Some clients include Pfizer, Comcast, Charter Media, IBM, Kraft, Microsoft, The Marines, The Ladders, and Los Alamos National Defense Laboratory.