| CHESTER, CT - March 30, 2010 |
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NEW! From bestselling author Jeffrey J. Fox
How the savvy see opportunity - and capitalize on it! |
 "With multiple bulleted lists of key action items, [Fox] swiftly covers a wide array of timely topics, including why bad times are actually good times, the benefits of piling up cash in tough times, and being cautious while showing fearlessness. This concise book will give motivated managers and executives the guidance they need to successfully bring their organizations to the next level."
-Publishers Weekly, March 2010
Economic downturns separate the winning companies from the struggling. And as bestselling author Jeffrey J. Fox shows in his latest book, How to Be a Fierce Competitor: What Winning Companies Do in Tough Times, tough times also give solid companies, strong managers, and potential rainmakers the opportunity to seize market share.
In this eminently readable, practical resource for business leaders and managers, Fox explains exactly how the savvy few who rise to the top stay focused and alert, get new market share, hire good recently fired talent, increase investments into customer service, speed innovation, train all customer facing people, make acquisitions, get rid of underperformers, build brand names, pay for measurable performance, and lots more.
 Jeffrey J. Fox (Chester, CT) is an accomplished consultant, popular speaker and the acclaimed author of international business bestsellers, How to Become CEO, How to Become a Rainmaker, and Secrets of Great Rainmakers. He is also author of Rain: What a Paperboy Learned About Business. Fox is the founder and president of Fox & Company, Inc., a marketing consulting firm that specializes in marketing strategy development, innovation enhancement, selling skills training, branding, and dollarization. Prior to starting Fox & Co. Jeffrey was V.P., Marketing and a Corporate V.P. of Loctite Corporation. He was also Director of Marketing for the wine division of The Pillsbury Co., and held various senior level marketing jobs at Heublein, Inc. including Director of New Products. For more information, visit http://foxandcompany.com. |
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Book Reviews |
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"Be you a trainee or top management, if you have a competitor, you must, must, read this book."
-J . Barry Griswell, author, Adversity Paradox and former Chairman and CEO, Principal Financial Group
"You think you are competitive? Read just a few chapters of this book and think again! Jeffrey Fox gives you new insights and focus in every chapter to (even) further increase your competitive drive and results."
-Martin W. Wegenstein, CEO, Bear Valley Resorts
"With a blend of inspiration, practical advice, and tactical strategies, Jeffrey Fox has written the optimal book to meet today's challenges. His time-tested wisdom is a blueprint for success for those willing to work harder and smarter than anyone else-and to follow the advice in this book."
-Patricia Crisafulli, author, The House of Dimon and Comebacks
"Read this book. It is destined to be required reading at every business school."
-John P. Strelecky, author, The Big Five for Life
"Ferocious competition is our future. Fierce, fearless leadership is a must-but so is the ability to make friends and allies. Jeff Fox will do both with this book."
-John Elkington, co-author of The Power of Unreasonable People and Executive Chairman, Volans
"What a fun and exciting and inspiring book. I read it in a single sitting. It's a must-read for any leader, in any organization, at any level, especially in these tough times.
-Jim Donald, former President and CEO of Starbucks
"It's easy to be a competitor when times are great and everyone is feeling good. What separates the winners from the losers, however, is what they do when times are tough. If you want to respond to tough times like a winner, this is the book for you!"
-Chris Widener, author, The Art of Influence and The Angel Inside
"Fox's principles on how to compete are clear, immediately usable, and will have high impact."
-Jack Stahl, former President and Chief Operating Officer, The Coca-Cola Company and former CEO, Revlon
"Fierce Competitors is great-focused, disciplined, practical. I learned a lot by reading it, and it was a lot of fun!"
-Harry Kraemer, Jr., Professor at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and former Chairman and CEO of Baxter International
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