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Make Music, Make
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Written by Richard
P. Dieguez, Esq.
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The Personal
Touch: What You Really
Need To Know To Succeed In Today's Fast-Paced Business
World
By Terrie Williams with
Joe Cooney |
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You've probably heard the old
saying that "It's not what you know, but who you
know." Of course, that statement is really a half-truth
because "What you don't know can hurt you."
But there's no doubt who you know is indeed an important
factor in succeeding in the entertainment industry or in any
other endeavor. That's where Ms. William's book comes in
because she explains what you need to know in order to
succeed through those who you need to know. |
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A lot of it comes to old-fashioned
basics and hard work. Ms. Williams stresses the importance
of doing the "little things" in order to accomplish
the big things. Returning phone calls, remembering names,
having a firm handshake, making eye contact, and being honest
are just some of the small, but socially significant tips, that
will add a polish to your schmoozing efforts. After all,
what's the point in meeting someone who might be important to
your career or business if you make a bad first impression or
your follow-up is ineffective? |
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The core of the book is in its
two sections on Relationships and Reputation. There you
will read Ms. Williams' advice about such things as the art of
conversation, the power of the phone, and finding a way to succeed
through persistence and creativity (for which she provides many
real-life examples). |
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Some of her advice may seem deceptively
simple, but it isn't. In my 14 years as an entertainment
lawyer, I have literally dealt with thousands of people from
all over the world. Out of such a huge number, I would
guess that the vast majority of them would find the types of
suggestions made in this book to be obvious. But I can
count on my fingers the very few who put have actually put these
"obvious" points into practice. And it's those
very few for whom I hold the greatest respect and for whom I
have gone beyond the call of duty. And it's no accident
that many of these folks have very successful and productive
lives, businesses and careers. ...as does Ms. Williams
and her public relations agency. |
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Anyone who is truly serious about
making it in today's world should read a copy of "The Personal
Touch" and, more importantly, put its principles into everyday
practice. |
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~Richard P. Dieguez,
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