{"product_id":"the-business-of-being-the-best-9781118060100","title":"The Business of Being the Best","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow the very best get to   and stay at   the top    From the arenas of professional sports to the boardrooms of major businesses, a thin slice of peak performers dominates every field. What is their secret to success? Few people know what drives these world-leaders like sports agent Molly Fletcher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Molly Fletcher is a fierce negotiator, sports business owner, and brilliant business mind. I highly recommend \u003ci\u003eThe Business of Being the Best.\u003c\/i\u003e”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Roger Staubach\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“Molly Fletcher is an MVP sports agent, and that's why I trusted her during my Major League Baseball career. Read this book and embrace the advice inside. It will teach you important skills and tactics you need to know to excel—not just at the negotiation tableor in your career, but in other aspects of your life.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—John Smoltz, former pitcher, Atlanta Braves; winner, Cy Young Award\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Molly Fletcher breaks down the keys to being the best to their core elements. She then takes it a step further by providing examples and practical tips that anyone can apply to succeed in business and life. There's something for everyone in this book.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Arthur M. Blank, owner, Atlanta Falcons; founder, Home Depot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Anyone trying to be the best needs all the help they can get. Molly Fletcher and her book can provide just that help. \u003ci\u003eThe Business of Being the Best\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for high achievers.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Jim Kennedy, chairman, Cox Enterprises, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This is a must-read. It is compelling and destined to be a classic. Molly Fletcher has given you a gift with \u003ci\u003eThe Business of Being the Best,\u003c\/i\u003e and best of all, she practices what she preaches.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Tom Izzo, head men's basketball coach, Michigan State University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Informative, tactical, and executable, \u003ci\u003eThe Business of Being the Best\u003c\/i\u003e will inspire and enhance you. Buy it, read it, and implement it in your life.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Kathy Betty, former owner, Atlanta Dream (WNBA)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“If there's anybody who knows what it means to be the best, it's Molly Fletcher. In \u003ci\u003eThe Business of Being the Best\u003c\/i\u003e she shares wisdom that inspires, encourages, and empowers readers to be the best professional, best parent, and basically best person they can be. This book is a gift.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Ernie Johnson Jr., sportscaster, TNT\/TBS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Business of Being the Best\u003c\/i\u003e unlocks valuable traits for the go-getters and change agents. The stories are compelling, the messages are clear, and passion for business and life comes through in every story. I hope millions read and get inspired!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e— Edie Fraser, senior consultant, Diversified Search\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Business of Being The Best\u003c\/i\u003e is a diamond mine of insight. Filled with gems from the world's most successful leaders, this invaluable guide will make your business glitter and your career shine.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e— Joey Reiman, CEO, BrightHouse; author, \u003ci\u003eThinking for a Living\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Quest to Become the Best 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Negotiate Everything 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Communicate Your Way to Success 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Develop Your Likability 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Give Back 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Lead Like the Best 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Build a Personal Brand 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 185\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406825005399,"sku":"9781118060100","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118060100.jpg?v=1730497243","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-business-of-being-the-best-9781118060100","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}