The You Factor

A book that does for self-empowerment and motivation what You: An Owner's Manual did for our understanding of the physical body, Leslie Strong's The YOU Factor marries the tenets of Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project with the practical business advice of Steven Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Not since What Colour Is Your Parachute has a book offered such a wealth of good, practical advice for a workforce in transition. The YOU Factor breaks down the victim mentality and gives readers some much-needed handholding on the path to personal fulfillment. Appeals to a wide audience: For anyone who is "stuck," dealing with a job loss, transition, or a personal or career crisis, Leslie Strong's Power Tools are as relevant for stay-at-home moms as they are for CEOs. "Take back your power--stop giving it away. This is Lesley Strong's rallying cry in The YOU Factor. Her simple, effective Power Tools take on what's between you and your goals, in all aspects of life. The first step: Seeing barriers of your own making. From there, she helps readers to move steadily towards what they want. Her how-to for gagging the inner voice that says 'I can't' puts The YOU Factor on my must-read list. Nancy Vonk, author and co-chief creative officer, Ogilvy & Mather "The YOU Factor provides a highly effective framework to help you re-claim your power. Through practical examples and real-life stories, Leslie Strong demonstrates how you can unleash your passion and your talent, and eliminate those barriers that prevent you from being your true, best self. For those of us looking to have positive impact in our personal and professional lives, this book is an essential first step." Willa Black, vice president, corporate affairs, Cisco Canada