Chris Widener

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  • Above All Else

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    This absorbing sequel to Chris Widener and Jim Rohn's best-seller Twelve Pillars takes the story to the next level and teaches what you need to maintain success.

    Thirty years have passed since that fateful day Michael Jones' car rolled to a stop in front of a mysterious mansion. Little did Michael know his life would be changed by the old maintenance man who teaches him the Twelve Pillars of Success-principles that governed the life of the mansion's owner. Now, after a lifetime of…

    This absorbing sequel to Chris Widener and Jim Rohn's best-seller Twelve Pillars takes the story to the next level and teaches what you need to maintain success.

    Thirty years have passed since that fateful day Michael Jones' car rolled to a stop in front of a mysterious mansion. Little did Michael know his life would be changed by the old maintenance man who teaches him the Twelve Pillars of Success-principles that governed the life of the mansion's owner. Now, after a lifetime of applying those twelve pillars, Michael has achieved success beyond his wildest dreams, becoming one of America's most famous and wealthy businessmen. Beyond the twelve pillars there was one other lesson he learned along the way, though-the most important lesson. It was the one that should come "Above All Else."

    Take an afternoon and journey into the relationship between a grandfather and his grandson as the old man teaches the young boy the wisdom of the ages as set out by Solomon, the wisest and wealthiest man to ever walk the face of the earth. A quick read, an enjoyable story, and one filled with profound insights to help you achieve, sustain, and enjoy your own success.

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  • Invisible Profit System

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    (1 CD) - Learn how some of the world's most financially successful people have solved the "time for money" trap while also helping others become financially independent.

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  • Leadership Rules

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    An inspiring business fable that champions leadership for the Everyman.

    From bestselling author Chris Widener comes a compelling new story showing what you give and get when you lead. The story follows down-cast protagonist Mike Keller who, recently separated from his wife and demoted at work, must relocate to a rural factory-town in Texas.

    There, Mike encounters the deep-rooted traditions of Texas high school football, and in the process learns everything business school didn't…

    An inspiring business fable that champions leadership for the Everyman.

    From bestselling author Chris Widener comes a compelling new story showing what you give and get when you lead. The story follows down-cast protagonist Mike Keller who, recently separated from his wife and demoted at work, must relocate to a rural factory-town in Texas.

    There, Mike encounters the deep-rooted traditions of Texas high school football, and in the process learns everything business school didn't teach him about leadership from the most influential man in town-the local high school football coach.

    -Highlights the Four Rules of Leadership: You Get What You Expect, You Get What You Model, You Get What You Reward, and You Get What You Work For
    -Advises readers, in an accessible teaching style, on how to tailor the Rules to their own circumstances
    -Includes reflection questions as a tool to guide readers in enriching their work life, family relationships, and social interactions

    Leadership Rules is an engaging, refreshing tale that imparts leadership lessons easily applied to both work life and your interpersonal relationships.

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  • Live the Life You’ve Always Dreamed Of

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    Discover the secret to creating the life you really want to live: find out how to live the life you have always dreamed of and get what you want out of life. Includes topics like: dreams, vision, goals, tenaciousness, motivation, giving, relationships, balance, finances, attitude, legacy and more! You CAN have it all!

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  • Success Magazine Columnist

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    Give Bad Habits the Boot!
    Four Core Values that Guarantee Success
    How to Guarantee a GREAT Day, Every Day
    Getting Over Fear and On with Your Life
    Happiness Is Yours for the Taking
    Are You in It to Win It?
    Dare to Dream Again
    Back to Boot Camp
    Don’t Let Conflict Keep You from Success
    Courage That Changes Your Life
    Don’t Stop Asking So Many Questions
    What to Do When You Don’t Feel Like Doing Anything
    When the Door of Opportunity Opens
    My Magic…

    Give Bad Habits the Boot!
    Four Core Values that Guarantee Success
    How to Guarantee a GREAT Day, Every Day
    Getting Over Fear and On with Your Life
    Happiness Is Yours for the Taking
    Are You in It to Win It?
    Dare to Dream Again
    Back to Boot Camp
    Don’t Let Conflict Keep You from Success
    Courage That Changes Your Life
    Don’t Stop Asking So Many Questions
    What to Do When You Don’t Feel Like Doing Anything
    When the Door of Opportunity Opens
    My Magic 8-Ball
    Accelerate Your Abilities
    The Top Six Ways to Get Motivated
    Your Greatest Resources
    7 Keys for Joyful Living!

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  • The Angel Inside (New York Times best-seller)

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    There will come a time when you must decide to lead the life someone else has chosen for you…or the life you want.

    According to legend, when a young boy asked the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo why he was working so hard hitting the block of marble that would eventually become his greatest sculpture, David, the artist replied, “Young man, there is an angel inside this rock, and I am setting him free.” In The Angel Inside, the renowned consultant and career coach Chris Widener uses…

    There will come a time when you must decide to lead the life someone else has chosen for you…or the life you want.

    According to legend, when a young boy asked the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo why he was working so hard hitting the block of marble that would eventually become his greatest sculpture, David, the artist replied, “Young man, there is an angel inside this rock, and I am setting him free.” In The Angel Inside, the renowned consultant and career coach Chris Widener uses Michelangelo’s words to explore the hidden potential that exists within us all.

    In this unforgettable tale, Tom Cook, a disillusioned American businessman, has traveled to Italy looking for direction in his life. In Florence, the last city on his tour, Tom meets a mysterious old man who opens his eyes to the art and life of Michelangelo and reveals what the artist’s work can teach him—and all of us—about the power of following your passion.

    Among the lessons that Tom learns over the course of the next day:
    - The beauty is in the details
    - Your hand creates what your mind conceives
    - All great accomplishments start with a single swift action
    - No one begins by creating the Sistine Chapel

    Whether you’re looking for a way to reinvigorate your career or searching for the courage to begin a new one, THE ANGEL INSIDE is a must-read if you want to find true meaning in your life and work.

    The break-out business parable that’s already sold more than 70,000 copies, The Angel Inside tells the story of a young man searching for meaning in his work and finding it in an unlikely place: the life and art of Michelangelo

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  • The Art of Influence - Persuading Others Begins With You

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    A powerful tale that shows that business success does not come from Ivy League degrees but from an individual's own personal courage and commitment to succeed. You'll meet Marcus Drake, a new M.B.A. with huge goals, who spends a weekend with one of the world's richest and most powerful businessmen, Bobby Gold.

    Through chauffeured limos and meeting top sports figures, the young man is star struck and intimidated by the entrepreneur's clout and wealth, which he assumes are the result of…

    A powerful tale that shows that business success does not come from Ivy League degrees but from an individual's own personal courage and commitment to succeed. You'll meet Marcus Drake, a new M.B.A. with huge goals, who spends a weekend with one of the world's richest and most powerful businessmen, Bobby Gold.

    Through chauffeured limos and meeting top sports figures, the young man is star struck and intimidated by the entrepreneur's clout and wealth, which he assumes are the result of aggressive business strategies. Drake's eyes are opened, however, to Gold's Four Rules of Influence, which reveal the difference between the "science of business" and the art of true influence.

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  • The Chris Widener Newsletter

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    "Time is free, but it's priceless. You can't own it, but you can use it. You can't keep it, but you can spend it. Once you've lost it you can never get it back." I love this quote by Harvey MacKay, one of my contemporaries in the author and motivational speaker space. It shows the value of time; the one thing we ALL have. What we do with it, now that makes the difference. How do we achieve balance and make the most of our time? Read on .....

    Time is yours...Use It!
    Chris Widener

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  • The Image

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    Kate Miller was an aggressive young businesswoman, but something had been bothering her. Every day for the past five years she had gotten up and commuted to her office in Seattle to engage in the wheels of commerce. Right out of business school she had secured a job with a prestigious firm that handled high level business transactions and business exchanges.

    She enjoyed her work, but something held her back. Something kept her from living fully engaged in the process. It was her…

    Kate Miller was an aggressive young businesswoman, but something had been bothering her. Every day for the past five years she had gotten up and commuted to her office in Seattle to engage in the wheels of commerce. Right out of business school she had secured a job with a prestigious firm that handled high level business transactions and business exchanges.

    She enjoyed her work, but something held her back. Something kept her from living fully engaged in the process. It was her questions about how her faith fit with being a successful businessperson. She wondered if she could be a truly strong person of faith if she was also trying to be successful in the marketplace. Was it okay to be ambitious? To set goals? To have increasing wealth and affluence?

    This book is compelling, to the point and addresses questions so many have struggled to answer in their lives. Chris Widener and his unique ability to weave vital success principles into a story will inspire you to Go For It and to Reach for your God-given potential!

    This is one book you will refer to again and again and give away again and again! The Image makes a great gift.

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  • The Leadership Library

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    In addition to the “Invisible Profit System”, “Winning with Influence”, “Ultimate Success Series”, “Live the Life You Have Always Dreamed Of” and “Twelve Pillars” you also enjoy CD/DVD interviews with both Jim Rohn and Brian Tracy.

    Jim Rohn has been hailed over the years as one of the most influential thinkers of our time and considered to be America's foremost business philosopher. He has been sharing his success philosophies for over 40 years to over 4 million people worldwide. Jim…

    In addition to the “Invisible Profit System”, “Winning with Influence”, “Ultimate Success Series”, “Live the Life You Have Always Dreamed Of” and “Twelve Pillars” you also enjoy CD/DVD interviews with both Jim Rohn and Brian Tracy.

    Jim Rohn has been hailed over the years as one of the most influential thinkers of our time and considered to be America's foremost business philosopher. He has been sharing his success philosophies for over 40 years to over 4 million people worldwide. Jim has helped motivate and train an entire generation of personal development trainers as well as hundreds of executives from America's top corporations. He is a mast motivator, author and legend.

    Other authors
    • Jim Rhon
    • Brian Tracy
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  • Treasury of Quotes Booklet

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    The quotes you find in this elegant little book are seeds taken from the articles Chris has written over the years. Read them slowly. Ponder them. Ask yourself how they apply to your own life. Let the truths you find take root and grow into something magnificent in your life!

  • Twelve Pillars

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    Who would guess that when Michael Jones' car broke down on the side of the road that it would be the beginning of a life-changing relationship? This new novel by Jim Rohn and Chris Widener will inspire you to take your life to the next level and beyond. It will challenge and encourage you to become the best that you can be!

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    • Jim Rohn
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  • Ultimate Success Series

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    (12 CD set) - Chris Widener’s most inspiring presentations have been specially selected for this extraordinary compilation.

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  • Winning with Influence

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    (8 CD set) - The Secrets of the Most Successful People in the World are About to be Revealed to You!

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  • Books Written

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    I have written twenty-four books including a NY Times and WSJ Best-seller. They are all on the topic of personal development, leadership, sales, success or influence. http://chriswidener.com/

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