The Confidence Factor : Cosmic Gooses Lay Golden Eggs [Hardcover]

Judith Briles (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2001

Living and working delivers a series of unexpected events--some good, some not so good. Dr. Judith Briles calls them "cosmic gooses." Most of them are life changing, and if you had your druthers, you wouldn't want to experience them again. Cosmic gooses can zap your confidence.

Based on a nationwide survey of 1300 plus women and men, you will be taken on a journey of the good, the bad, and the ugly and learn how to grow and thrive when a cosmic goose lands at your doorstep.

You will hear the experiences and voices of hundreds of men and women who have encountered both workplace and personal events that have taken them on a roller coaster ride of their lifetime--their cosmic goose. Not only did they survived, they thrived.

Judith Briles encourages you to be the person you want to be--not the one someone else thought you should be. In her friendly and personal writing style, she delivers the 10 Steps to Building Confidence, steps that will provide the core ingredients for improving who and what you are.

You'll discover that a cosmic goose can lay the golden egg for your career. . .and your life. It's the Confidence Factor!

Editorial Reviews

Review

The Confidence Factor has been honored as a "Finalist" in the "Business: Motivational" category by the National USA Book Awards --National USA Best Book Awards --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Dr. Judith Briles is an internationally acclaimed speaker and trainer. She is an award winning author of 21 other books, including Woman to Woman 2000, 10 Smart Money Moves for Women, Smart Money Moves for Kids, When God Says NO, The Briles Report on Women in Healthcare and the forthcoming Stop Stabbing Yourself in the Back.

She has been featured on over 1000 TV and radio shows and is frequently quoted in USA Today, the Wall Street Journal and writes workplace columns for the Denver Business Journal, Colorado Woman News and iSPIRITUS.com.

Dr. Briles offers free copies of articles and chapters of her books through her website at Briles.com. She resides in the Metro-Denver area of Colorado.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Mile High Press; 1st edition (March 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885331045
• ISBN-13: 978-1885331045
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,969,958 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How this book motivated me, May 3, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Confidence Factor : Cosmic Gooses Lay Golden Eggs (Hardcover)

I was in a rut, scared and irritated with life. After a strong recommendation from a friend, I read The Confidence Factor. Wow. This book is not only about the philosophy of confidence, but actual ways to address my personal situations. Because of the insights Dr. Briles shared, I now surround myself with respected and positive people. I admit my failures and faults -- I am NOT the only goof. There's a whole world of them/us out there! I carry on knowing I am smarter for the experience and for the next time! I treat others better and with more respect. This is then returned to me. The list goes on...This book has helped me reevaluate my actions (to myself AND others) resulting in positive changes in my life during a very difficult (and at the time, I thought Impossible!) period. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Create Your Confidence Factor!, March 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Confidence Factor : Cosmic Gooses Lay Golden Eggs (Hardcover)

The author is a dynamic speaker and gifted with a reader friendly style. Her 10 Steps to Building Confidence are relevant and practical. Each uses stories from men and women--some highly visible, some who you would meet at a neighborhood party. The Confidence Quiz is a kick. This book has far more substance than Who Moved My Cheese. I liked it because I could read it within a few hours.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For men too---, April 12, 2001

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Jean Kelley (Tulsa, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Confidence Factor : Cosmic Gooses Lay Golden Eggs (Hardcover)

My brother was recently laid off. I bought him this book because his self-esteem was at an all time low. After reading the book, the change in him was was significant. Dr. Briles has a way of cutting through the fluff with without being harsh. I'm buying lots more books for graduation gifts. Wish I'd been given this book when I graduated. Jean Kelley