Becoming the Obvious Choice [Paperback]

Bryan Dodge (Author), David Cottrell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 23, 2001

Becoming the Obvious Choice is a guide to prepare you for your next career opportunity. By following the suggestions detailed in the book, when the right opportunity comes along it will be crystal clear that you are the obvious choice for the position.

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About the Author

Bryan Dodge is one of America's experts in the field of selling and personal development. His ability to motivate his audiences to develop their talents and abilities is making him a highly-sought keynote speaker.

David Cottrell is an internationally known leadership consultant, seminar leader and speaker. He is the author of over twenty books on leadership including best selling Monday Morning Leadership and Listen Up, Leader!

Product Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Cornerstone Leadership Inst (July 23, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965878864
• ISBN-13: 978-0965878869
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,863 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #14 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Business & Investing > Careers > Guides
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  • #46 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Business & Investing > Careers > General

More About the Author

David Cottrell is a premier authority on leadership and an internationally known speaker, author and business executive.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great info you think people knnow... but they don't. I purchase this for each of my staff members, July 20, 2009

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Sparkle (Northern Virginia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Becoming the Obvious Choice (Paperback)

I was given the advice long ago that one should make themselves the first person someone thinks of when they have a position available. In my career, it was probably the best advice I was ever given. In the early days, people around me would wonder why I would do extra work for free or why I took on so many projects... these same people complained that they could never get ahead.

I came across this book and was THRILLED that it spelled out step by step what it means to become the obvious choice. One would think that people who are hungry to get ahead would know this already... but they don't. I have known people to follow this same advice and the reccommendations in the book and get ahead... I have yet to experience someone who didn't take action progress as quickly, if at all.

Managers, this is a great book to help groom your employees for career satisfaction and advancement. Parents, this is a good book for your college graduates, even high school students. I keep at least 10 copies of this book at all times and use it whenever I see someone is ready for mentoring.

This book gets one of my highest recommendations.

4.0 out of 5 stars Becoming the Obvious Choice, September 3, 2009

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Doris C. Chandler - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Becoming the Obvious Choice (Paperback)

During this economic time, this book is an eye opener on how to show that you might be not only the obvious choice for a promotion but the obvious choice to keep and not be laid off.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great advice, March 11, 2008

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Sharlene Smith "Shelly" (Manassas, VA) - See all my reviews
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Wonderful advice for someone looking to advance their career with the company they currently work for. I've applied several points from this book and have been fast-tracked for the next promotion!!! I will definitely recommend this book for anyone interested in career development.