Real Owls Don't Bark: Commonsense Lessons of Ordinary Life - Softcover

Heagen, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 059536831X ISBN 13: 9780595368310

Publisher: iUniverse, 2005

Synopsis

Real Owls Don't Bark is a charming, quirky, and sometimes deeply moving collection of true stories that will convince anyone that who we are and what matters is often shaped by the most ordinary people and events we encounter in our daily lives.Drawn from years of hilarious and thoughtful travelogues he wrote as a communications consultant, author Paul Heagen provides intriguing insights into communications in business and life as you journey with him when he learns:The generosity of a toothless fruit vendor in Hong KongThe importance of getting out of your element during a biker rally in NevadaThe value of context from a memorable round of golf in the morning fogThe role of significance from an elderly Parisian couple's modest wooden jewelry boxWhether you're a parent, a professional, or just a person who likes to think more about the everyday events in our lives, Real Owls Don't Bark will help you understand that all of us have stories that have a lasting influence in our lives, as well as the lives of others."A witty and charming velvet hammer for what really matters in life."-Margaret Pollard, PhD, psychologist and family counselor"You never know as you turn each page if you'll laugh or cry, but you'll definitely think."-Mary Nixon, Vice President-Finance, KFC"This is a must-read for any leader-or anyone, for that matter-who is open to what everyday life can teach us."-Mike Monahan, Executive Director, Life Success Seminars

About this title

About the Author

Communications professional Paul Heagen is president of Lampion Consulting. He has successfully managed branding, communications strategy, crisis communications, and executive coaching projects for dozens of major public and privately held companies. Paul and his wife live near Cincinnati, Ohio.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 059536831X
• ISBN 13: 9780595368310
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 156