Interviews conducted by
David E. Wright
President, International Speakers Network

Conversations On Success

Some of my most rewarding experiences in business, and for that matter in my personal life, have been at meetings, conventions, or gatherings after the formal events have concluded. Inevitably, small groups of ten to fifteen men and women gather together to rehash the happenings of the day and to exchange war stories, recently heard jokes, or the latest gossip from their industry. It is in these informal gatherings where some of the best lessons can be learned.
Usually, in informal groups of professionals, there are those who clearly have lived through more battles and learned more lessons than the others. These are the men and women who are really getting the job done and everyone around the room knows it. When they comment on the topic of the moment, they don’t just spout the latest hot theory or trend, and they don’t ramble on and on without a relevant point. These battle scarred warriors have lessons to share that everyone senses are just a little more real, more relevant, and therefore worthy of more attention.

These are the kind of people we have recruited to offer their insights and expertise for Conversations On Success. The book is filled with frank and powerful discussions with men and women who are making a significant impact on their culture, in their field, and on their colleagues and clients. It is ripe with “the good stuff,” as an old friend of mine used to always say. Inside these pages you’ll find ideas, insights, strategies, and philosophies that are working with real people, in real companies, and under real circumstances.

It is our hope that you keep this book with you until you’ve dog-eared every chapter and made so many notes in the margins that you have trouble seeing the original words on the pages. There is treasure here. Enjoy digging!

Conversations On Faith

Faith is a concept with as many textures and nuances as there are people who profess to have it. It is one of the most profound things known to man, and yet it is deeply personal and often times impossible to describe. Faith has compelled kings and queens to expand their territories and conquer nations. Faith has empowered individuals to stand courageously in the face of tyrants, torture, and death. Faith, though unseen, has supported entire nations in times of uncertainty and crisis.

When we decided to publish Conversations On Faith, it was our desire to compile frank, honest, and intimate interviews with men and women who have all walked different paths, come from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and therefore have seen faith work in many different ways in their lives. We asked them to share their stories, their insights, and their inspiration, so others might be encouraged to grab hold of faith and see it work in their life!

It is our hope that you keep this book with you until you’ve dog-eared every chapter and made so many notes in the margins that you have trouble seeing the original words on the pages. There is treasure here. Enjoy digging!

Conversations On Health & Wellness

This book is more than a collection of interviews from men and women who care about your health and well being. Conversations on Health and Wellness is an intimate introduction into the lives and hearts of seventeen very special people, people who are passionate about living and living well! Each contributor has a story that deserves to be told. Through their stories, and the lessons they’ve learned, you can discover new insights into your own physical and emotional health.

I’ve learned that advice from a trusted friend with whom you have a shared experience is usually advice worth considering. The woman fighting chronic pain can trust a friend who is battling the same demons and who recently discovered a therapy that helps. A daughter with cancer can find comfort from her mom, a cancer survivor. The overweight man struggling to improve his health through diet and exercise is open to the counsel from a close friend who has lost 50 pounds and kept off the weight.

I hope you’ll consider these professionals trustworthy advisors. Their insights and strategies deserve careful consideration. If something they recommend sounds reasonable and might help you improve your health, I hope you will talk to those whom you trust and consider implementing their ideas.

Conversations On Customer Service & Sales