Be the Hero: Three Powerful Ways to Overcome Challenges in Work and Life

Blumenthal, rated one of the "Top 100 Minds on Personal Development" by Leadership Excellence magazine, offers an accessible technique for becoming more positive and productive in this book-length parable demonstrating the power of the stories that we tell ourselves. The narrative follows a struggling young professional as he moves from victim to hero by learning to become aware of and changing the internal stories that are holding him back. The book concludes with a summary of principles and ideas for change, such as keeping a story journal, also includes wallet card tips. A companion web site offers a wealth of resources, including weekly e-mails, a discussion forum, reading recommendations, and lesson plans for using the book to teach courses on leadership and psychology. Blumenthal is president of an executive coaching and consulting company. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)