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Shirley Taylor has inspired audiences around the world with her heart-warming stories and simple but powerful lessons. Now through the pages of this book, they will inspire readers to stay positive during challenging times and create new opportunities for growth and success. In looking back at the significant turning points in her life, Shirley shares the key lessons that have helped her to grow both professionally and personally. She then 'connects the dots' to reveal the common thread that runs through all these turning points. In Connecting the Dots, Shirley provides down-to-earth advice and practical tools that will help people everywhere to navigate change, unlock their true potential, and drive their own success.

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Publié par	Marshall Cavendish International
Date de parution	06 août 2020
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9789814868143
Langue	English

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Anyone facing challenges will benefit from the inspiration in Connecting the Dots . You ll get ideas to increase confidence and connect with others more effectively. It s a great read with lots of inspiring stories from Shirley and other global leaders.
Mark Sanborn
Leadership Strategist and author of You Don t Need a Title to be a Leader
Uplifting. Practical. Enthusiastic. Qualities of Shirley Taylor that exude from her and into this book. Wherever you are in your life and career journey, this book has tools that can shift your experience and lead you in the direction of greater confidence and growth. It s such an inspiration to read of Shirley s epic life journey across the world and in multiple industries, in leadership and within organizations.
Shirley shares her expertise in such an accessible and engaging way, with fabulously insightful questions and reflections along the way. Connecting the Dots is a professional and personal development book that brings with it reassurance that even when we cannot see the dots, sometimes until years later, they are connecting themselves.
Karen Jacobsen
The GPS Girl, International Speaker and Concert Performer
We all have moments and people in our lives that shape us into the people we are today dots on the timeline of our lives. Sharing right from the heart, Shirley from Sheffield shares her journey, her dots, and lessons learned. It s a great read that will inspire and motivate you to be your best self.
Chester Elton
The Apostle of Appreciation Bestselling author of Leading with Gratitude ,
The Carrot Principle and All In
Shirley shares right from her heart in Connecting the Dots . In her book, you will find that none of us are self-made; we are all here because of people who touch us and are the essential dots in our lives. If you re looking for a push, a shove, some inspiration, and motivation, you re in the right place. This book will open your eyes to realize we can all achieve more than we know. What a great read!
Andrea Limbach
CEO of RC Global Group
If you dream big but are full of self-doubt, this book is in your hands for a reason. Shirley s story of how she stepped on and up the career ladder is inspirational. Her down-to-earth, practical advice will give you confidence and drive you to take action! A really great read!
Peter Marshall , Managing Director English Language Teaching Division, Oxford University Press
Shirley s done it again. I ve been an avid follower of her email and business writing books and training. Now we get to read the back story. In her training, Shirley shares from the heart, and she does just the same in Connecting the Dots . This is a great read especially for those at any kind of personal or career crossroads. Readers are sure to gain inspiration and advice that could lead to their future success!
Carmelia Ng
Senior Manager, Talent Organisational Development, Singapore
Connecting the Dots is a delightful book from the ultimate business writing guru, Shirley Taylor. Packed with uplifting stories and powerful lessons from her extraordinary lifelong journey. It includes practical and positive insights from global leaders Shirley has befriended along the way. Buy this book and enjoy every page. Connecting the Dots will move you into action with enthusiasm and great joy!
Ron Kaufman
New York Times bestselling author of Uplifting Service
Shirley s sparkling personality jumps out from every page as she shares her journey and connects the dots in her life. If you ve ever had a dream that seems just out of reach, this book will inspire you to reach for the stars and make them come true!
Su-Yen Wong
Global Speaker and Board Director
Shirley from Sheffield has shared from the depths of her soul in Connecting the Dots . If you re looking for some inspiration and motivation, you re in the right place. This book will open your eyes to realise we can all achieve more than we know by taking powerful lessons from past and future connections in your life.
Stephen Choo PhD
Managing Director Digital Survey Research Insight Pty Ltd
When you look at successful people, it sometimes seems easy for them. In Connecting the Dots , Shirley breaks down what it really takes to move forward in your career. Her passion makes every page come alive, and her writing reflects how she does everything - from the heart. A must read for those who want to move forward in their career.
Robin Speculand
Bestselling author and specialist in Strategy Implementation
Shirley, it was such a great opportunity for me to see you present your keynote Connecting the Dots to Grow Yourself and Your Business in Singapore. It was a short presentation, but very thought-provoking and inspirational.
It s great to read more about your personal turning points in Connecting the Dots to Inspire the Leader in You . Your stories, lessons and ideas in this book will surely help many people to raise their game and elevate their success, even if they doubted themselves or had setbacks in the past. And your great sense of humour shines through in this book, as it did on stage! Such a great read!
Nishant Kasibhatla
Peak Mental Performance Expert and Guinness Record Holder in Memory (2011)

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National Library Board, Singapore Cataloguing in Publication Data
Name(s): Taylor, Shirley.
Title: Connecting the dots : to inspire the leader in you / Shirley Taylor.
Description: Singapore : Marshall Cavendish Business, 2020
Identifier(s): OCN 1134854754 | eISBN 978 981 4868 14 3
Subject(s): LCSH: Success. | Leadership. | Self-actualization (Psychology)
Classification: DDC 650.1--dc23
Printed in Singapore

CONTENTS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
INTRODUCTION
1. WHAT ARE YOU THIRSTY FOR?
Your passion will lead to your purpose
My early years
Dot 1 and lesson learned
Reflections from Moustafa Hamwi
Passion, purpose and you
Does it always work to follow your passion?
Questions to determine your passion
Your reflections
2. COMFORT IS YOUR BIGGEST TRAP
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone
Working life leads to Super Secretary
Dot 2 and lesson learned
Reflections from Nishant Kasibhatla
You and your comfort zone
The change cycle
10 things you can do now to step out of your comfort zone
Your reflections
3. NO ONE SAID LIFE WOULD BE EASY
We grow when we face challenges
Goodbye Sheffield, Hello Singapore
Dot 3 and lesson learned
Reflections from Dali Schonfelder
Why women resist change
Blind spots that get in women s way
Where do you start?
Your reflections
4. IT S NOT ALL ABOUT YOU!
Leadership is about people
From Far East to Middle East
Dot 4 and lesson learned
Reflections from Fredrik Haren
Being a leader is not about you. It s about people.
10 ways to bring out the best in others
Your reflections
5. IF YOU DON T DO IT, SOMEONE ELSE WILL
One opportunity could change your life
A new passion begins
Dot 5 and lesson learned
Reflections from Julie Holmes
Opportunity and you
Count the risks
8 ways to change your narrative
Your reflections
6. YOU CAN BE A LEADER, WHATEVER YOUR TITLE
Leadership with a small l
Back to Blighty
Dot 6 and lesson learned
Reflections from Mark Sanborn
Leadership with a small l and you
Lead yourself first
6 key traits of a great self-leader
Your reflections
7. IT S TIME TO CHANGE THE SCRIPT. YOU ARE WORTHY!
The imposter syndrome strikes again
Me? I m just Shirley from Sheffield
Dot 7 and lesson learned
Reflections from Michelle Ray
The imposter syndrome and you
8 steps to help you overcome the imposter syndrome
Your reflections
8. A SMILE COSTS NOTHING
Staying positive through difficulties
Singapore calls me back
Dot 8 and lesson learned
Reflections from Andy Barrow
The power of positive thinking and you
Your reflections
9. PLANT SOME SEEDS
Success is about growing others
I found my tribe
Dot 9 and lesson learned
Reflections from the late Cavett Robert
The secret to happiness is helping others
Your reflections
10. ON OUR OWN, WE CAN ONLY GET SO FAR
Together we can help each other to grow
My tribe becomes global
Dot 10 and lesson learned
Reflections from Gina Romero
Collaboration is key
6 ways to become an essential team member
Your reflections
11. IF EVERYONE LOVES YOU, YOU RE DOING SOMETHING WRONG!
Leading with heart
From local president to