Product Description
by Mary Jane Mapes (Author)
Do you have a PIG in your life? Do you live or work with a Particularly Irritating Guy or Gal or a Painfully Intolerable Griper? PIGs can be found anywhere, anytime, in any venue, and if you have one (or more) in your life, this book is for you. In You CAN Teach a Pig to Sing, Mary Jane Mapes serves up an unusual and appealing approach for dealing with the less than perfect people in your life. If you find yourself frequently annoyed, exasperated and at the end of your rope because of a PIG, don't give up. This enlightening, entertaining book will show you how and why to give it one more try instead--one that works! Find out what it takes to transform your PIG into a silk purse. Discover powerful, practical strategies that will keep your relationships humming along instead of hitting those sour keys. Don't settle for less than you deserve in your relationships; learn how to convert those PIGs int Positively Irrepressible Gems so you (and they) can shine!
Author Biography
Mary Jane Mapes is an award-winning leadership/communication strategist. Her commitment to sharing what she has learned about leadership and successful relationships (the bedrock of true leadership) has led to a great demand for her services as a speaker, seminar leader, and executive coach both nationally and internationally. Mary Jane has developed unique, powerful keynotes and seminars designed to energize her audiences. She has spoken before thousands of healthcare professionals, corporations, and non-profit organizations, sharing her expertise on leadership, team building, customer service, and interpersonal relationships. Mary Jane is a member of the National Speakers Association, one of less than 225 women in the world to have earned the CSP designation (certified speaking professional) given for proven professionalism, one of only three people to have ever received the prestigious Charles Leadership Award granted by NSA-MI for outstanding leadership, and past president of the National Speakers Association - Michigan Chapter. For the multitudes that have heard her speak, Mary Jane is known for bringing her written words to life through her powerful storytelling ability that allows her to transport her audience into the picture, leaving them with unforgettable insights into the dynamics of human relationships. Her storytelling ability, along with her infectious energy, humor, authenticity, and interaction with the audience, has made her a rare speaker whose messages are memorable for years to come. Each year she speaks extensively at seminars, association meetings, corporations and conventions, stimulating her audience to achieve new levels of professional and personal growth. She has spoken in most of the 50 states and Canada. She can be reached via her website at www.maryjanemapes.com or by calling 800-851-2270.
