Suite Success

The Psychologist from The Apprentice Reveals What It Really Takes to Excel—in the Boardroom and in Life

Author: Liza Siegel, Ph.D.
Pub Date: 2007
Your Price: $24.95
ISBN: 0814473601
Format: Hardcover

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• Press Release
• Happiness Quiz
• Six Keys to Resilient Leadership
• Six Positive Qualities for Business Leadership
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The Psychologist from The Apprentice Reveals the Leadership Power of Staying Positive

“Many books have been written about having a positive attitude, but Liza’s book makes the qualities of optimism and resilience quite concrete, with great examples from the show. As she is able to do when she works with the contestants, she turns her knowledge of human behavior and psychology into something that is genuinely helpful—It is my hope that this book will leave you with a sense that you too can survive any endurance challenge, whether it is waged in the elements or in the corporate jungle.”
—Mark Burnett, Executive Producer of The Apprentice and Survivor, for his Foreword to Suite Success

What do Bill Rancic, Kelly Perdew, Kendra Todd, and Randal Pinkett have in common? Besides being hired by Donald Trump after a fierce thirteen-week job interview watched by millions, they share hallmarks of leadership—with all the candidates who have passed through the boardroom on The Apprentice. The consulting psychologist for the hit reality show since its debut, Liza Siegel, Ph.D., has discovered a winning edge claimed by every contestant she has screened and counseled: powerful positive qualities.

In SUITE SUCCESS: The Psychologist from The Apprentice Reveals What It Really Takes to Excel—in the Boardroom and in Life (AMACOM Books), Dr. Siegel presents an inspiring new vision of leadership through the lens of positive emotions and attitudes. Drawing on her extensive clinical experience and research in the field of positive psychology, along with five seasons of working for one of TV’s toughest reality programs, she shows how key positive traits provide an anchor through corporate storms, develop strength of character, and account for more in business triumphs than both “book smarts” and “street smarts.” As Dr. Siegel also notes, “this mind-set makes the difference between a merely successful career and one that is rich and deeply satisfying.”

SUITE SUCCESS hones in on six positive characteristics, outlooks, and practices at the core of leadership. Dr. Siegel devotes a chapter to illustrating the impact of each, using colorful examples from The Apprentice and the stories of memorable contestants—Bowie Hogg, Troy McClain, Tana Goertz, Sam Solovey, Chris Russo, Brian McDowell, Pamela Day, Kwame Jackson, and Omarosa Manigault Stallworth among them. Each chapter culminates with proven techniques for thinking, acting, and staying positive to reap incredible rewards. As Dr. Siegel demonstrates, anyone with the desire and dedication can learn to tap the power of:

• Optimism, which creates an upward spiral of positive expectations and outcomes
• Creativity, the innovative spark that adds value to any venture
• Resilience, the stamina and self-reliance to jump the hurdles, again and again
• Self-control balanced with passion to gain the greatest long-term payoffs
• Emotional awareness of self and others, which takes judging with empathy
• Sociability, the secret to developing solid relationships and inspiring trust

Declared “a winner of a book!” by the Donald himself, SUITE SUCCESS will resonate with not only fans of The Apprentice but everyone who covets a winner’s attitude. With Dr. Siegel as their guide, readers from all walks of work and life can achieve ambitious goals, stand out as leaders, and feel like a million bucks.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
LIZA SIEGEL, Ph.D., is the consulting psychologist for the hit reality television shows The Apprentice and Survivor. She also counsels patients in her private practice and has taught psychology courses at several universities. Her home base is Berkeley, California.

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