Interview With Author Kennedy Germain
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Well, hello. I immigrated to the USA for college from the nature island of Dominica. I earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering at Tuskegee University. Upon graduation, I joined Procter & Gamble and gained extensive leadership experience. I retired as an executive, after a successful career of 32 years with P&G. My real leadership experiences at Procter & Gamble demonstrate how anyone can find God’s favor in any situation and leverage challenging experiences in life to shape their approach to people, relationships, and organizations. How to Demonstrate Effective Leadership: 24 Real-Life Examples of Grace in Action is my first book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
How to Demonstrate Effective Leadership is my first book. Considering my life revolves around developing others, I was inspired to share from my wealth of leadership experiences with others by my many mentees who asked me to continue mentoring them after I retired. It provides a way for me to continue doing what I love: helping others develop to their full potential.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know what “usual” writing habits are but I have read many suggestions to write at a dedicated time. This does not work for me. My life is so integrated that I find it more effective to write at various times versus “forcing” a particular time of day or night. This won’t work for everyone but works great for me.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Black Manager by Floyd Dickens and Jacqueline Dickens
The Path by Laurie Beth Jones
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
When God Says Go by Elizabeth Laing Thompson
What are you working on now?
I'm currently working on a project involving unwritten rules.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
As a new author, it has been an upward climb to learn the marketing aspect of the business. For now, I am learning how to leverage my blog, Social Media sites (FB, Instagram and LinkedIn), Goodreads, Awesomegang and of course Amazon.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up. You will have lots of obstacles and speedbumps. Don’t give up. The tougher the battle, the sweeter the victory.
Take time to define success. It’s not about numbers. It’s about accomplishing your mission.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
People need to know that you care before they care what you know.
What are you reading now?
New Thinking New Future by Sam Chand
What’s next for you as a writer?
Continue writing on my blog, Germain Empowerment, as well as working on my new publishing project.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Bible
A how-to survival book
Map of the island
My family photo album
Author Websites and Profiles
Kennedy Germain Amazon Profile
Kennedy Germain’s Social Media Links
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