Books by BJ
A
True Friend
...Is Someone Just Like You
26 Ways That Girlfriends Are Great
A True Friend…
Accepts you, warts and all.
Believes in your potential.
Comforts you when you're sad.
Delights in your successes.
Empathizes with your struggles.
...and much, much more!
Filled with love, laughter, and heartfelt caring, this charming collection honors everything it means to be a true friend. Each writing reflects on a different aspect of women's friendships -- from sharing secrets to sharing tears, from being each other's cheerleaders to comforting one another with hugs, advice ... and maybe a little chocolate.
Some of these pages will make you smile; others will make
you nod as you recognize yourself; some may even prompt you to pick up
the phone to tell your favorite girlfriend how much you care. Each and
every one is certain to touch your heart. Whether you buy this book as
a gift for a loved one or as a special treat for yourself, it's a wonderful
reminder that there is nothing more precious than … A True Friend.
Click here to see a few sample pages.
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WHAT'S
THE MATTER WITH HENRY? -
The True Tale of a Three-Legged Cat
When Henry was found, his left front leg dangled uselessly from his shoulder.
That could have been the end of the story for this little striped kitten.
But instead, it was the beginning of an unlikely adventure, as two dog
lovers rescued him.
Henry had to lose his leg, but what he gained was far more valuable. His is a story of survival, courage, perseverance, and triumph over barriers and bias. Henry shows his rescuers the power of love to overcome any and all obstacles.
Henry's story is for kids of all ages …. . . from six to sixty … (and beyond)!
NOTE: All proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to animal rescue groups. Thank you for your support!
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Yes
Lives in the Land of No
Everywhere we turn, our world is full of NOs. Our efforts to pursue our
dreams, initiate new projects, and win approval from others are often
met with rejection, rebuffs, and resistance. Wet blankets dampen our enthusiasm.
Nay-sayers encourage us to "quit rocking the boat." What should you do
when you're excited about an idea but meet with nothing but negativity??
How can you get others to say YES when it seems easier for them to say
NO?
This wise, insightful parable follows our hero who ventures into the Land of NO in search of YES. He watches positive characters flounder and fail - characters like Wynot Now, Seymour Sales, Ima Newheer, and N. Thusiasm. They are full of energy, enthusiasm and good ideas but fail because they do not effectively deal with the obstacles they face...becoming discouraged and disillusioned by their encounters with such sorrowful souls as Hugh Kant, Don Rock de'Boat, Noway Jose, Nomo Money, and May B. Later. By watching these interactions, our hero learns how to persevere despite myriad NOs...ultimately succeeding in finding the YES he seeks.
The second half of the book takes you from parable to practice-with proven tips, tools, and strategies to help you persevere, develop tenacity, persist in the face of rejection, and overcome the inertia of the status quo. Together, the two parts of this book provide a complete package for those seeking to become effective at finding more YESes in their personal and professional lives.
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A
Peacock in the Land of Penguins:
A Fable about Creativity and Courage
This is the book that started it all! The story of Perry the Peacock and
his adventures in the Land of Penguins has reached the hearts and minds
of readers everywhere. First published in 1995, and now published in 17
languages around the world, this corporate fable explores what it means
to be "different" in a world that values conformity, stability, and tradition.
The book includes a quiz to see if you are a Peacock in the Land of Penguins,
as well as survival tips and strategies for birds of all types.
"Every once in a while a small book comes along that deals
with a profound subject in a very simple, elegant way. A Peacock in the
Land of Penguins is such a book."
Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager and Raving Fans and
Gung Ho!
"The beauty of metaphor is that it communicates meaning,
not just information, which is why I learned so much from this book about
diversity, corporate culture, and organizational transformation. I also
learned a lot about 'peacocks and penguins' -- lessons I will never forget."
Warren Bennis, author of Leaders and Organizing Genius
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Pigeonholed
in the Land of Penguins:
A Tale of Seeing Beyond Stereotypes
Pigeonholed in the Land of Penguins picks up the story begun in the classic
best-seller, A Peacock in the Land of Penguins a number of years later.
Perry the Peacock and his friends have long since departed for the Land
of Opportunity, but other new birds, including Paula and Pat the Pigeons,
have continued to struggle for acknowledgement and success in the Land
of Penguins.
The Land of Penguins has a serious challenge to deal with the challenge of change and declining resources. The pigeons think they have found a solution, but getting the attention of senior management is another matter! At the same time, other birds in the Land of Penguins are also struggling to be heard and seen for the talented, multifaceted individuals that they are. They resist being conveniently put into pigeon holes! As their story unfolds, the price of pigeonholing becomes apparent to one and all.
The first part of this book is the parable, a fable about stereotyping. The second part helps us all think about how to deal with the problem of stereotyping in our own lives and in our organizations. Together, these two parts provide both inspiration and practical advice.
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What
Would Buddha Do at Work?
With the economy booming, people are experiencing extraordinary material
benefits and yet hungering for something more, a deeper meaning in their
work lives. What Would Buddha Do at Work? uses the gentle teachings of
Buddha to help them discover that meaning. It presents 101 typical situations
or issues that people struggle with daily, ranging from coping with difficult
bosses, serving customers, and working as a team to being creative, solving
problems, and offering leadership. In response, the authors pass along
Buddhist wisdom that will inspire and guide readers to "enlightened" answers
to their problems-answers that are spiritual as well as practical and
realistic.
Teaching by example, the book's real world solutions show how to infuse work with values in a Buddhist way, one deeply rooted in the scriptures, yet open to Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.
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CUSTOMER
AT THE CROSSROADS: From Parable to Practice
This unique 50-page booklet, coauthored by BJ Hateley and Eric Harvey,
has two parts. The first part is a parable modeled on the classic mythic
"Hero's journey," in which the lead character, A. Customer, leaves his
unhappy home in the Land of Business as Usual, in search of a better place,
a place where he will be valued and his business appreciated. He journeys
to the Land of Catchy Slogans, the Land of Big Promises, and the Land
of Lofty Vision -- and they all disappoint him. Ultimately his journey
takes him to .... (but wait, no, we can't tell you the ending of the story
... that would spoil it for you. You'll just have to read it and see for
yourself!) The second part of the book is designed to help you take the
lessons from A. Customer's journey and apply them to improving customer
service in your own organization.
"BJ Hateley and Eric Harvey have made a gift to us of this
small and simple book. But don't be deceived. These few words are all
pearls -- and they are invitations to action. The right action. If you
heed the wisdom of this story, you will learn profound lessons to apply
in your organizations. You will become the only true kind of change agent
there is -- the person who knows that we must be the change we want to
see in the world."
Betsy Sanders, Former VP and General Manager, Nordstrom, and author
of Fabled Service
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WORKING
TOGETHER: Producing Synergy by Honoring Diversity
This is a wonderful diversity anthology, edited by Angeles Arrien, with
contributions by a wide range of authors, including Mikhail Gorbachev,
Norman Lear, John O'Neil, Riane Eisler, as well as BJ Hateley and Warren
Schmidt, and others. The Hateley/Schmidt chapter, entitled "Ruffled Feathers
in the Land of Penguins" is the story of a group of VIP's (Very Important
Penguins) who participate in an executive retreat designed to help them
discover how to best handle the wide range of diversity among the various
birds working in the Land of Penguins. Designed to help readers understand
different perspective on the "diversity dilemma," this charming parable
represents the authors' third story in their "Penguin Trilogy."
"The marvelous anthology before you literally swells with
insight and wisdom as some of today's top minds come together in the common
cause of unity and hope -- that a world so diverse can learn to truly
value and embrace its differences."
Stephen R. Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
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Who
Are "They" Anyway? A Tale of Achieving Success at Work Through
Personal Accountability
Both practical and inspirational, Who Are "They" Anyway? is written to
appeal to both the heads and hearts of employees at all levels -- from
folks on the front line, to supervisors and middle managers, all the way
to top executives. Part I of the book is an intriguing parable of discovery,
as the hero goes in seach of someone who can fix what's wrong, deal with
difficult people, and take charge of fixing individual and organizational
problems. Part II of the book includes tips, strategies, quizzes, and
how-tos to help you apply the story to your own work life. We guarantee
you'll be delighted with this newest book from BJ Gallagher.
Visit www.whoaretheyanyway.com for more information.
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Friends
are Everything
Live richer, laugh harder, love more -- with friends.
Neighbors, best friends, friends who are family, work friends, friends who are lovers, friends who share special interests, friends who make each other's lives better in dozens of ways -- BJ Gallagher leaves no friend unturned. Friends Are Everything covers it all -- the ups and downs and ins and outs of having great friends and being a good friend.
Friends Are Everything is everything you ever need to know about friendship -- with anecdotes, wise and witty quotes, and more than three dozen real-life stories from friends across the country. Share this heartfelt celebration of friendship with the ones you love.
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Everything
I Need to Know I Learned from Other Women
Who feeds a woman's mind, heart, and soul? Other women do. Women don't
need experts to tell them how to live wonderful lives -- they just need
to look to other women! Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Other
Women is a collection of short stories, personal anecdotes, inspirational
quotes, remembrances, and even comedic one-liners whose sole purpose is
to celebrate what women teach each other. The book contains important
insights on topics every woman cares about: friendship, family, love,
sex, food, money, motherhood, happiness, work, and fulfillment.
Visit www.womenneed2know.com
for more information.
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Now!
Women's
Work is Never Done - Celebrating Everything Women Do
WOMEN'S WORK IS TO…
AFFIRM our own and each other's worth.
BE CURIOUS and ask good questions.
COMMIT ourselves to excellence.
DIG deeply into life's mysteries.
EXPRESS ourselves authentically.
…and much much more!
Filled with humor, wit, insight, and wisdom, this wonderful collection honors all the many forms that women's work takes. Each chapter reflects on a different contribution that women make to family, to community, to the workplace, to volunteer organizations, to the world -- all through the work they do.
Some of the pages will make you smile; others will make you nod in agreement as you recognize yourself; still others will make you think (or re-think) aspects or your own work. Each chapter provides inspiration, insight, as well as practical how-to's to make women's work a little easier and more fun. Whether you buy this book as a gift for a wonderful woman in your life or as a treat for yourself, it's a loving reminder of how valuable women's work is … in all its forms.
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