Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
LAURIE SUDBRINK established Unlimited Coaching Solutions, Inc. in 1999. Her proprietary system of GRIT® (Generosity, Respect, Integrity and Truth) has inspired tens of thousands of participants to take control of their own happiness and productivity at work. She is widely known as a dynamic speaker whose work ranges from small organizations to fortune 500 and has delivered workshops and keynotes at business and higher education conferences around the world.
Laurie’s book Leading With GRIT was published by Wiley in 2015, hardcopy. Laurie recently negotiated the rights back and has self-published, along with an audio book!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Leading With GRIT was inspired by my 20+ years of leadership development in organizations around the US, from small, manufacturers, to large Fortune 500, and government training provided for New York State and the Navy in San Diego. The common theme I found was that the old ‘command and control’ style wasn’t working. And while any managers had grit, they caused collateral damage along the way. GRIT – Generosity, Respect, Integrity and Truth is the roadmap to leading intentionally and with long-lasting positive results.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
not that I know of 😉
What authors, or books have influenced you?
don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements, The Mastery of Love
Ken Blanchard, One Minute Manager was first management book that influenced me.
Way too many great books to list here
What are you working on now?
Just finished audio of LWG, and the accompanying GRIT Productivity Planner.
Starting a Lead With GRIT Workbook and self-directed online course.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Amazon.com/grittystuff storefront
LeadingWithGRIT.com
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t listen to other’s advice – follow your heart and your soul!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be yourself – everyone else is already taken!
What are you reading now?
The Nightingale
What’s next for you as a writer?
A GRIT series… Communicating With GRIT, Team GRIT Teen GRIT (potential co-author)
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
The Four Agreements
Wilderness Survival Guide
Blank Journal
Author Websites and Profiles
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