Book Review – The Alchemy of Influence by Jon Berghoff

If you haven’t heard of Jon Berghoff, you’ll be glad you have now.  By the age of 18, he was already earning a six-figure income working for CutCo.  Now regardless of how you feel about CutCo as an organization, it becomes instantly clear why this guy was so successful.  and, since his CutCo days, the sky has never been the limit for Jon Berghoff.

I was excited to receive an advance copy of the transcript for his upcoming book The Alchemy of Influence and I’ve got to tell you, this is one of the most powerful, thought-provoking and relevant books on success I’ve ever read.  Jon really has a firm understanding of the psychology of success.

In his book, Jon contends that just as there are chemical formulas that when combined produce the same results each time, there is also a specific formula for achieving success.  And it all starts with learning the art of influence. 

But here’s the really unique part.  In most books about influence, the author focuses on teaching the reader how to influence others.  Whereas in Mr. Berghoff’s manuscript, he focuses on both influencing yourself as well as others.  He contends that your own belief system is just as powerful in the equation of success as your ability to influence others.

Don’t get me wrong, he deals amply with the subject of influencing others, but the unique elements of personal development contained in this book are overwhelmingly accurate, effective and relevant.

His strategy is the most profound account of how to achieve success that I’ve ever heard.  If you’re in business, in any capacity, you need this book.

Inside, Jon chronicals his own path to success, revealing his “secret formulas” as well as collaborative stories and information from other leading professionals that have already achieved the upper echelon of success.

But, you’ll have to wait.  His book isn’t scheduled for public release for a couple of months yet.   But, you can preview a few chapters at his website (http://www.alchemyofinfluence.com), which I highly recommend.  Even in the brief preview, you’ll find the information more than rewarding and applicable to your life and your business.

Book Review – Step Up! by Daniel Grissom

I recently had the priviledge of reading Daniel Grissom’s newest book, Step Up!  How to WIN MORE and Lose Less in BUSINESS.

Immediately upon reading the first few pages it becomes readily apparent why companies like Google, IBM, UPS and others put their faith in Daniel Grissom.

In Step Up!, Daniel shares his innovative strategies on creating a your own path for success, regardless of what kind of business you are in.  His tips and strategies are insightful, unique and powerful. But best of all, this book provides a step-by-step blueprint for his readers to follow, showing them exactly how they can Step Up, and reach for excellence in both their business and their life.

Additionally, Daniel reinforces the concept of investin in yourself, and developing the tools to succeed personally, which with undoubtedly help professionals worried about the current state of the U.S. economy.  This book provides the principle strategy for creating value in yourself, something that employers look for in selecting…and retaining professional staff, and furthermore almost guarantees success.  Coupled with dozens of online tools, information and strategies available at his website (http://www.stepupresults.com), this book provides a comprehenssive success kit for professionals and executives alike.

If you’re looking for a great book tht can help you reach new heights of success, then this is a must read.