{"product_id":"ditch-the-act-leonard-kim-9781260454376","title":"Ditch the Act: Reveal the Surprising Power of the Real You for Greater Success","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe human. It's the only way to get ahead in business today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompetition today is fiercer than ever. It seems that every job candidate is flashing a world-class resume and every business competitor is the absolute best at what they do. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't be fooled. People exaggerate. And don't be discouraged. By revealing stories of failures, setbacks, and personal flaws without shame or fear, you exhibit greater self-confidence than your competition. You cultivate connections with serious, smart people, and you build loyalty that lasts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDitch the Act\u003c\/em\u003e shows how to present your humanness--imperfect and flawed but honest, resilient, and willing to learn--in strategic ways to achieve clear, defined goals. It provides an actionable program for building an authentic, long-lasting personal brand, explaining why exposure is important and how it cultivates more durable connections than any polished persona can. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy creating a personal brand that's honest and authentic and that reveals personal struggles, you'll build stronger, longer-lasting relationships--and achieve greater success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCareers and businesses based on authenticity and truth aren't just more rewarding than those founded on hyperbole and the \"hard sell.\" Because they're founded on durable, robust relationships, they're rock-solid--and better withstand business uncertainty and tough times. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDitch the act, be real--and jump ahead of the competition before they even know you are there. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leonard Kim, Ryan Foland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1260454371\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781260454376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/29\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.20d","brand":"Leonard Kim","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43924673298687,"sku":"9781260454376","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_83460612-27ab-4089-b36a-4dca67634ade.jpg?v=1681072802","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ditch-the-act-leonard-kim-9781260454376","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}