From Chris Widener, the author of the breakout bestseller "The Angel Inside," comes an inspiring new parable on the power of influence.
"The Art of Influence "will make you think twice about everything you've ever learned about influence. As Chris Widener's inspiring story reveals, it's not something you "do" to other people but rather something that starts with how you shape and transform your own life. Forget about manipulation and slick fast-talking; "The Art of Influence "teaches that your ability to influence others begins from within.

An inspiring business fable that champions leadership for the Everyman

From bestselling author Chris Widener comes a compelling new story showing what you give and get when you lead. The story follows down-cast protagonist Mike Keller who, recently separated from his wife and demoted at work, must relocate to a rural factory-town in Texas. There, Mike encounters the deep-rooted traditions of Texas high school football, and in the process learns everything business school didn't teach him about leadership from the most influential man in town-the local high school football coach.Highlights the Four Rules of Leadership: You Get What You Expect, You Get What You Model, You Get What You Reward, and You Get What You Work ForAdvises readers, in an accessible teaching style, on how to tailor the Rules to their own circumstancesIncludes reflection questions as a tool to guide readers in enriching their work life, family relationships, and social interactions

"Leadership Rules" is an engaging, refreshing tale that imparts leadership lessons easily applied to both work life and your interpersonal relationships.

Everyone has within them the desire to know that their life matters. Deep inside the human heart is a quest to make an impact on the world around them. They want to know that when they are gone their life and work will have left the world a better place than it was before. Some people have worldwide impact while others have national impact and others have local impact, but regardless of the size of your impact you were made to make an impact on those around you! In this book, Lasting Impact, Chris Widener makes the case that you were designed to make an impact. It is part of your destiny. He gives you not only the philosophy of impact but the actions to take in order to ensure your life's work will extend for generations.

Chris Widener, one of America's Top Business Minds, provides a simple explanation on the power of one of the world's most unique and misunderstood businesses today. Take an in-depth look at Network Marketing through a comparison of traditional businesses. Discover how an MLM business has unlimited power to produce wealth. There are really only two ways you can make money in this world, and they represent the two economic systems: the wage system and the profit system. Network Marketing represents the profit system and is the single most successful method of starting a business with very little investment. In this book you will discover: A Comparison of Business Models Network Marketing versus a Pyramid Scheme The Wage System and Profit System The Network Marketing Advantage The Case for Network Marketing will show you that it doesn't matter where you start, or whether you have a college degree. In this profit system, Chris Widener clearly illustrates this unique opportunity to become famously wealthy.

Do you wish you could beat the odds and have a thriving second marriage? While research shows that 67% of second marriages fail, Chris and Denise believe that there is hope to flip that statistic on its head. Through their own experience, they have learned valuable lessons about creating a relationship that not only exemplifies a vibrant partnership after divorce, but one that is even better the second time around. In this book, the Wideners will unpack their core values and philosophies, share practical tools, and tell real-life examples of fostering a healthy, thriving second marriage. Some of the topics that will be covered are: How to heal from past relationships so you don't bring baggage into this one Picking the right mate Navigating step-children and exes Tackling the issue of money Effective communication and listening tools Meeting each other's needs How to handle conflict Sex While much of this book is aimed at couples who are entering a second marriage, at its core, Chris and Denise believe this is simply a book about marriage. Whether you are newly divorced, widowed, beginning to date again or merely wanting to read more about communication and compromise, you've found the right resource. Learn from a couple who have experienced redemption and restoration in a second marriage, and truly know that it can be a gift that is far greater than any you've been given thus far.

There was a time when everyone knew what a real man was... now, with changing times, values and roles, many men struggle with what it means to be a "real man" in the 21st Century. What does a real man look like? How does he act? What are his values and morals? What role does a real man play in society? The 12 commitments that Chris and Larry share cover the gamut of life, from family, including your spouse and children, work, health, finances, service, and friendships. This little book is thought-provoking. It will both challenge you as well as encourage you. Most importantly, it will cause you to think about what kind of man you are and what kind of man you can become.

In this unforgettable tale, Tom Cook, a disillusioned American businessman, has traveled to Italy looking for direction in his life. In Florence, Tom meets a mysterious old man who opens his eyes to the art and life of Michelangelo and reveals what the artist's work can teach him about the power of following your passion.