According to the Shyness Institute in Palo Alto, Calif., half of all American adults consider themselves shy! If you're one of them, don't worry! There are skills and techniques you can learn which will allow you to grow out of your shell and become a friendly, assertive person. Learn these simple strategies and you will get along better with colleagues, be seen as a strong, team player, get the promotions you deserve or the clients you want and, ultimately—and naturally—succeed in business.
You can conquer your shyness and learn to present yourself confidently in a wide variety of business situations, from speaking up at a meeting, to taking credit for a project, to asking a busy boss for a deserved raise.
"If you're struggling to speak up or hankering to be heard, this is the book for you. Stop Pushing Me Around offers smart, practical advice that will untie your tongue and unleash your career." —Daniel H. Pink, author, A Whole New Mind and Free Agent Nation
"Stop Pushing Me Around is not just a great gift to shy people. It's a treasury of the insight and strategies we all need to step confidently into the world each day and succced." —Susan L. Taylor, editorial director, Essence magazine
"I am timid, shy, and non-assertive, but with Ilise Benun's guidance and advice, I have been able to overcome my natural tendencies and earn millions of dollars in my own business." - Bob Bly, author of more than 60 books
"I can name twenty people who should get this book. More important, if I had this book ten or twenty years ago, I would be happily retired and living on top of a Montana mountain or along the California coast!" - Roger C. Parker, author of Looking Good in Print
