Get a Grip!: Overcoming Stress and Thriving in the Workplace is a powerful prescription for living and thriving in the world today. Unlike other books on the subject, this book will bring together an integration of mind, spirit, and body in a quick read format. People can pick it up, when they only have a few minutes, and find a fast tip that reduces stress immediately. It will also give them the wisdom to not just survive, but to make the most of each day, and truly thrive. Who wouldnt be interested in a book that gives them the keys to immediately lower stress levels and truly thrive? This book could not be timelier, as people are under unbearable stress and pressure during these turbulent, uncertain times. The book has universal appeal and is aimed at everyone who works outside the home, and to those at home raising a family and/or running a business. It is designed to appeal to a large readership, not just a specific market. Readers will finish this book with a greater understanding of what stress is and how it affects them, a treasure trove of many practical stress-busting ideas, an enhanced knowledge of how to keep attitudes up when times are down, and a powerful plan to live a thriving, longer, happier, and more meaningful live. The table of contents are as follows: Get a grip: its not what stresses you; its how you react to it. Stress and the mind-body connection Self-thought and self-talk: What you just told yourself can make the difference Exercise: simple & effective techniques that de-stress the body Breathing: the magic elixir to instant relaxation Meditation: twenty minutes a day to peace, harmony, and better health Imagination: a powerful tool to visualize and de-stress Diet: what you take in affects what you put out Relaxation: doing more of the things that make you happy and fulfilled Humor: the greatest anecdote for knocking out stress Balance: how to stay sane in an insane world Keeping your grip: setting new goals for a satisfying and thriving life.
Book Details:
- Author: Bob Losyk
- ISBN: 9780470193617
- Year Published: 2005
- Pages: 240
- BISAC: BUS088000, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Time Management
About the Book and Topic:
Get a Grip!: Overcoming Stress and Thriving in the Workplace is a powerful prescription for living and thriving in the world today. Unlike other books on the subject, this book will bring together an integration of mind, spirit, and body in a quick read format. People can pick it up, when they only have a few minutes, and find a fast tip that reduces stress immediately. It will also give them the wisdom to not just survive, but to make the most of each day, and truly thrive. Who wouldnt be interested in a book that gives them the keys to immediately lower stress levels and truly thrive? This book could not be timelier, as people are under unbearable stress and pressure during these turbulent, uncertain times. The book has universal appeal and is aimed at everyone who works outside the home, and to those at home raising a family and/or running a business. It is designed to appeal to a large readership, not just a specific market. Readers will finish this book with a greater understanding of what stress is and how it affects them, a treasure trove of many practical stress-busting ideas, an enhanced knowledge of how to keep attitudes up when times are down, and a powerful plan to live a thriving, longer, happier, and more meaningful live. The table of contents are as follows: Get a grip: its not what stresses you; its how you react to it. Stress and the mind-body connection Self-thought and self-talk: What you just told yourself can make the difference Exercise: simple & effective techniques that de-stress the body Breathing: the magic elixir to instant relaxation Meditation: twenty minutes a day to peace, harmony, and better health Imagination: a powerful tool to visualize and de-stress Diet: what you take in affects what you put out Relaxation: doing more of the things that make you happy and fulfilled Humor: the greatest anecdote for knocking out stress Balance: how to stay sane in an insane world Keeping your grip: setting new goals for a satisfying and thriving life.
AUTHOR PROMOTION: The authors will aggressively promote the book with the following activities and since this book is based on the authors most popular keynote, he is certain that he can sell at least 15,000 copies in the first year, and between 8,000 and 12,000 per year in subsequent years. The author gives 80-100 appearances a year as a keynote and seminar speaker at conferences and conventions (a three month calendar at the end of the proposal gives you a sample of his schedule) A press release, customer order form, sales letter, and fact sheet to promote the book will be developed The author will retain a publicist to book radio interviews in cities where he has speaking engagements The book will be promoted to the authors monthly e-mail newsletter, which goes out to over 15,000 decision makers that have attended his programs or purchases other products Press releases will be sent to corporate in-house publications and newsletters Targeted direct mail will be sent to decision makers that hire the author to speak at conventions and conferences. These mailings are intended to create more seminars and keynotes that in turn sell more books (25,000 pieces) The author will bring in a bookstore representative to for back of the room sales EVERGREEN TOPIC: While there are several books on stress management in the workplace, this subject area continues to perform when there is an active author pushing the book.
About the Author
Bob Losyk is a business consultant, trainers and international speaker, and has presented over 1,400 keynotes and seminars over the last 15 years. Since 9/ll, the demand for his keynotes and seminars on stress management has increased substantially, and is his most requested topic today. His clients include such corporations as American Express, Taco Bell, I.B.M., Inc. Magazine, Hyatt Hotels, Exxon/Mobil, Marriott Corporation, Honda Motors, Conoco, Subway, plus hundreds of associations, as well as government departments such as the Dept. of Commerce, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Air Force. In 1998, the National Speakers Association (N.S.A.) awarded Bob the C.S.P. designation (Certified Speaking Professional). Bobs management articles have been published in hundreds of periodicals, and trade and professional magazines. They include P.G.A. Magazine, Travel Weekly, The Meeting Professional, Restaurants U.S.A, and Training & Development Journal His opinions have been quoted on the cover of the Wall Street Journal, plus many other newspapers. Bob resides in Davie, FL.