Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My given name and author name is Shawn Abrams. I currently oversee a department of awesome people that are charged with helping people on public assistance with getting back on thier feet and on to self-sufficiency. Thus far, I have written only Leading in the First Person. The premise of the book is that one should lead one’s self before leading others. And, it is possible to lead yourself through difficult problems. This is important to me as I spend a lot of my time coaching and mentoring others. I saw that I the people I helped were more successful when I imparted leadership principles to them. A pep talk doesn’t fix a problem.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Leading in the First Person. I was inspired to write this book because leadership is a part of every relationship. The relationship you have with a spouse, a child, coworker, a disease, organization and with yourself. Whatever you don’t lead you follow! Will you follow something or someone that is not a part of your purpose?
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Well, I get inspiration at random times of the day which can be weird. I wrote 40% of my book on cell phone. I would love to mention the brand of cell phone and application I used but can’t do that here. As an aside, my style of writing is conversational. I don’t want to write a textbook and sound all formal. I think people are more inclined to follow relationships rather than orders. And so, I try to write like I have a relationship with my readers.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I like Zig Ziglar
What are you working on now?
It’s a secret… (emoji icon w/left eye winking)
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I intend to partner with Google Adword, Amazon and some book clubs. I’ll have to get back to you on how this works out.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If you’re smarter that me the experience of writing your book will make you smarter. If you’re not smarter than me you’ll have fun doing it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
It’s the advice I give to leaders, “Lead people and manage thier emotions!” Managing the emotions of your team is important as the best laid plans are doomed to failure if people’s feeling about stuff gets in the way. Please don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about.
What are you reading now?
Nothing at the moment as I don’t want to be influenced by anyone else’s work. I have to write stuff in support of this current book. But I look forward to reading something good on the topic of relationships
What’s next for you as a writer?
Promoting this current book.
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?
Cast Away, a Marvel graphic novel featuring X-Men or Galactus, the Bible and SEAL Survival Guide by Cade Courtley
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