Bøker av Mike Acker

Everyone wants to be successful, but few are willing to do the work and even fewer know how. According to executive coach and best-selling author Mike Acker, there is no single secret to success but five non-negotiable drivers: knowledge, experience, communication, emotional intelligence, and drive. What about talent? Imagine a bucket punctured with five holes. Those holes, not the bucket's size, determines its capacity. In the same way, talent is meaningless if you are failing in one (or more) of the drivers. Your success cannot rise above your lowest hole. In The Five Drivers of Success, you'll learn: - Why boredom can be a greater obstacle than lack of talent or laziness. - The difference between punching the clock and becoming a resident expert.- How great communication overcomes weaknesses but bad communication neutralizes strengths. - Why self-focus, properly understood, is the key to effectively dealing with conflict and criticism. - How to develop the grit that gets you "over the hump."Are you tired of being passed up by less qualified coworkers? Worried that you've already peaked? Or just starting out and looking for a reliable roadmap to the top? Whatever your story, this is the book you need to identify, and eliminate, the limiters that are holding you back.From the Introduction: ...there isn't just one Success Limiter nor one silver bullet that can fix anyone, let alone everyone. Instead, I've realized there are five core competencies which everyone must develop continually. These are the five drivers of success. None of them are revolutionary, but neither are any of them optional. Here is the most important principle of this entire book: Your biggest limitation isn't your barrel's capacity, but the shortest Success Stave. That is what is preventing you from realizing your greatest possible success-not just in your career but also in relationships, finances, and personal growth. That's the bad news. The good news is that, unlike your total capacity, each of these five drivers of success can be fixed. Maybe you started strong but have stalled out. Maybe you've tried everything and don't know why you can't get ahead. Maybe you're just starting out and you want to chart the best path forward (great for you-that's smart thinking). Whatever the case, addressing these five Success Limiters will allow you to discover and attain your true potential. I promise you, your barrel is bigger than you think.

Build your communication confidence and master the ability to inspire your audienceIn Speak with Confidence: Overcome Self-Doubt, Communicate Clearly, and Inspire Your Audience, keynote speaker, author, and executive communication coach Mike Acker delivers a practical and hands-on playbook to building the confidence you need to nail your next presentation, speech, virtual talk, or social media post. In this proven pathway to becoming a capable and confident speaker, you'll discover how to combine your identity, message, and skills into one persuasive package.The author explains how to uncover your identity, define your message, and develop your skills and techniques to become a master communicator. From overcoming imposter syndrome to eliminating a victim mentality, you'll explore concrete methods for improving your presence and ability to take command of a room. You'll also find:* The elements of a confident message, including a personal investment in the topic you're discussing* Strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs that hold you back and artificially reduce your ability to lead* Ways to understand your audience and learn to hone in on the place where your purpose intersects with your audience's needsAn essential new strategy guide for anyone seeking to improve their ability to speak to a group, Speak with Confidence is the public speaking blueprint you've been waiting for.

This book teaches you 7 proven strategies to help you find your inner presenter. Today is the day you take charge of your anxiety, calm your nerves, and - most importantly - speak with no fear.