You may have superior judgment. You may have great ideas. You may have years of excellent education and the degrees to prove it. But if your "professional presence" - your individual style and comportment - does not make a positive impact on your peers, you may never really succeed in your field. Now D. A. Benton, the woman who has made self-presentation an art and a science, offers everyone the guidelines and techniques previously available only through her seminars, as well as insights from the more than one hundred business leaders she interviewed especially for this book. In Lions Don't Need to Roar, she reveals these and other secrets of a vital first impression: the empowering pause when you enter a room; the right grip as you shake hands; the friendly, confident, personal, yet proper way to make physical contact; the posture to assume when you listen; the gestures to use - and which ones to avoid; plus ways to use your voice to your best advantage. Then Benton takes you beyond the initial impression into the art of relating. She shows you how to fit in and interact well with associates, superiors, subordinates, and clients, when you join an organization. She tells you how to break through official business roles to strike a personal chord: how to use anecdotes to invite warm responses, how to use humor, and how to develop bonds by asking questions - and favors. She offers scores of quotes from prominent CEOs and other business leaders, who offer extra advice and encouragement, as well as real-life examples of her methods at work. Finally, she teaches you how to use your "guts" and "smarts" to get ahead, how to capitalize on lucky breaks, and how to function when you finally reachthat topmost rung. A long-awaited guide that fills a crucial need, Lions Don't Need to Roar is the only book dedicated to helping you master, in detail, the particularly subtle art of professional presentation, as well as the personal and interpersonal attitudes and skills that top leaders share. It has useful, essential information for every business person who wants to stand out, fit in, and move ahead.

Sooner or later that plum position is going to become vacant at your workplace. You know you'll want it, but can you get it? Ask yourself: What's my track record? Am I smart enough in the right areas? Do people like working with me? Do they respect me? Would they follow me if I were in charge?

Am I CEO material?

Any aspiring ladder-climber should be able to answer these questions--because, without a doubt, the competition thinks it can.

In "CEO Material," D. A. Benton shows you how to become highly visible and absolutely indispensable to your organization. You'll learn how to project confidence, even when something hasn't gone your way. You'll recognize the value of being a generalist, able to comprehend every facet of your business's structure and function. You'll find out how to keep learning and growing so that you never feel stuck, much less appear so to decision makers. And most importantly, you'll master four C's that no true leader can be without: Confidence Constant Communication Craftsmanship Coworker Collaboration

Inside, you'll find a lifetime of top-level professional development advice that can make the difference. "CEO Whisperer" D. A. Benton is your guide to doing what must be done in order to make significant moves up the ladder. It's not just about showing up;it's about having integrity, taking charge, accepting challenges, and making an ally out of everyone you work with.

Conduct yourself like a CEO and you'll be first in line for each new promotion in your field. Transform yourself from an average employee to an indispensable corporate player with the help of "CEO Material."

Also Available as an eBook

The "good old days" are dead. And that's good news for you. Once the coveted position of CEO -- chief executive officer -- was the unreachable pinnacle reserved for the lucky few born with a silver spoon in their mouths, the privileged group who went to the right schools with the right people. But on today's level playing field, corporate chiefs get there on their merits. At last, you can understand the qualities that CEOs have -- and how to make them your own as you make your own way to the top.

In her bestselling book, Lions Don't Need to Roar, D. A. Benton showed tens of thousands of readers how the personal management strategy of successful people could work for them. Now, in How to Think Like CEO, she reveals the secrets that put business lions in positions of power -- secrets invaluable for all those ready to scale the corporate heights, or who want to do the best job they can at whatever level they find themselves.

Drawing on in-depth interviews with hundreds of the nation's top executives, D. A. Benton explains the 22 vital traits that make a CEO -- the leader responsible for making decisions, guiding teams, selling ideas, managing crises, and conquering the mountains before them. You'll penetrate the mystery of why some people make it to the top and some don't, when they're all equally good at their jobs. You'll learn how to avoid getting fired and how to get promoted more quickly, how to enjoy the quality of life you want and deserve, and -- if you decide you want to be the Big Boss--how to have the right character traits to get there.

These are some of the traits that make a CEO. Are you ready to make them yours?

• You're gutsy and a little wild -- yet modest and in control.
• You're competitive and tenacious -- yet flexible and generous.
• You're willing to admit mistakes -- yet unapologetic.
• You're secure in yourself -- yet constantly improving.
• You're original and straightforward -- yet think before you talk.

Make your ascent not only gratifying, but also exhilarating and fun. This is how chiefs run the show -- and how you can act like a chief to become a chief, even sooner than you dreamed.

An essential guide to developing dynamic, inspiring leadership skills The most successful leaders of the future will be those who adapt their leadership styles to keep up with dramatic changes that are happening in the workplace now. The Leadership Mind Switch will inspire professionals to develop their personal leadership style to accommodate the multiple mindsets, experiences, and backgrounds of their peers, direct reports and managers. It is real-time advice within the setting of a digital-human-machine revolution. Combining personal research with tips from successful leaders, the authors explain how to create a positive workplace, lead people with different work ethics, making an impact, and more. * Debra Benton's previous books have sold over 421,536 copies in print and eBook formats * USA Today, Fortune, The New York Times, and Time have featured Benton's work * Benton has made appearances on the Today Show, Good Morning America, and CNN * Kylie Wright-Ford is an accomplished global executive that has lived and worked on three continents, she is an experienced moderator and has led intimate conversations with celebrities, athletes, and world leaders.

Stay relevant, stay connected, STAY AHEAD OF THE GAME.

When it comes to getting ahead today, your talent and experience matter. The problem is, someone else going for the promotion or business opportunity has a resume that's as good as, if not better than, yours.

If you want to get ahead, you have to be different. You have to stand out from the crowd. You have to get decision makers to talk about you.

No one understands what it takes to succeed in today's business landscape better than D. A. (Debra) Benton. A globally recognized consultant, Benton has spent more than 20 years helping business professionals like you perform better and achieve more.

In "The CEO Difference," Benton gives you the insight and tools to make subtle changes in your presentation, attitude, and leadership style that will dramatically increase your leadership effectiveness--and, consequently, help you enjoy work and life. Learn how to differentiate yourself with tangible steps to get where you want to go: Authentically and effectively differentiate yourself in appropriate ways Inspire teams and organizations to be more productive and prosperous Understand yourself, change your mindset, and present yourself in a way that people are receptive to Create, manage, and mentor successful individuals and teams Remain intellectually curious while making meaningful contributions to your organization

Competition for the top spot has never been fiercer. "Today, you have to exceed in a group of 'exceeders, '" Benton writes.

But it's not all about improving your job performance. You are already knowledgeable, competent, and hard-working. It's about doing typical things in atypical ways. It's about doing things that add organizational value--without being asked. It's about having what your competitors don't: "The CEO Difference."

Praise for "The CEO Difference"

"In our competitive world, finding a way to differentiate oneself is a key to success. Benton profiles a range of tried-and-true differentiators that can make all the difference."
--Jim Goldman, President and CEO, Godiva Chocolatier

"After reading this book, you'll understand why D. A. Benton is ranked one of the world's Top 10 CEO coaches. She provides a succinct, real-world summary of what it takes for senior executives to differentiate themselves in an ever more competitive world."
--Daryl Brewster, CEO, CECP (Committee for Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy); former CEO, Krispy Kreme; and former President, Nabisco

"Benton does it again A great how-to book to boost you the last little way to the top (and be loved while doing it )."
--Reuben Mark, retired Chairman and CEO, Colgate-Palmolive Company

"Benton offers practical advice to aspiring leaders to help them authentically and effectively differentiate themselves in the workplace. A very worthy read."
--Doug las R. Conant, Chairman, Avon Products, and former President, CEO, and Director, Campbell Soup Company

"D. A. Benton is a trusted advisor for CEOs and leaders. She coaches her clients to not only be the best leader they can be, but also on how they can best create, manage, and mentor successful individuals and teams."
--Deanna Mulligan, President and CEO, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

A proven six-step process that will propel you to the top of the corporate ladder. .

Bestselling author and world-renowned executive development coach D.A. Benton demonstrates that charismatic executives are not just born, they are made. "Executive Charisma" will help you . . . Be the first to initiate . Expect and give acceptance to maintain esteem . Be human, humorous, and hands-on . Slow down, shut up, and listen . Ask questions, and ask favors . Stand tall, straight, and smile . . .

"A wonderfully personal, step-by-step guide to being a truly caring leader with integrity, confidence, and drive."--Reuben Mark, Chairman and CEO, Colgate-Palmolive Company. .

"Getting to better answers, better strategies, and better positions inevitably means having an accurate and complete roadmap.Andnbsp; For those seeking to improve--this is the roadmap."--Kerry Hicks, President and CEO, HealthGrades, Inc.. .

"Amazing.Andnbsp; Debra Benton has done it again.Andnbsp; She has uncovered fresh insights and nuances which separate the charismatic leader from the rest of the pack."--Doug Conant, PresidentAndnbsp;and CEO, Campbell Soup Company

Fortune magazine called it a fascinating book. Harvey MacKay said, Benton knows what it takes to take you to the top. Executives at companies such as Nabisco, McKinsey, AT&T, and Colgate have found Debra Bentons advice so invaluable that they have paid thousands of dollars for just one coaching session. Editors at magazines from Glamour to Entrepreneurs Business Start-ups, to Working Woman have featured Secrets of a CEO Coach and its practical guidance on moving up the corporate ladder.

Now, the advice that was worth millions to the heads of todays top companies is available in an affordable paperback. It includes timeless advice on how to:

• Control your attitude.
  
• Align your speech patterns with your intentions.
  
• Build the self-esteem of people around you.