From Day One

Book excerpt: "Excellent. practical advice and wisdom based counsel from someone who has been both in the trenches and at the peak. The perfect graduation and career kick off gift. Stephen R. Covey. author. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and the 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness "Bill White's book should be required reading for anyone starting a career, and a must-read for anyone after they have started their career." Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business Administration. University of Southern California and eo author. Geeks and Geezers: Hou Eru. Values. and Defining Moments Shape Leaders "Benjamin Franklin, the patron saint of self improvement books. coined the maxim `doing well by doing good' in his Poor Richard's Almanack. Now. in this wonderfully readable book, Bill White shows. step by step, how you can indeed truly do well in your career by doing good in this world." From the foreword by Walter Isaacson, author of Benjamin Franklin: An American Life. President and CEO of the Aspen Institute. and former Chairman and CEO of CNN "From Day One is not a book of pie in the sky platitudes. This is reality based. advice-tested, tempered, and proven by life experience a toolbox that will provide young professionals with the fundamental habits for career success. It's must reading for anyone who aspires to career success in business. industry. education. or government." Jack Rayman. Director of Career Services and Affiliate Professor of Counseling Psychology and Education. Penn State University "If You are a young person who believes in the future. who believes in personal growth. and who has the humility to learn. this book is for you." From the foreword by Ram Charan. Charan Associates business advisor. speaker. and author of several bestselling books. including Confronting Reality and Ereeution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done "Fortunate is the young professional or old professional. for that matter who heeds this advice. From Day One defines success at a much higher level: it empowers and implores people to choose the natural high road and let success follow. It is also filled with practical tips. not an idealist or moralist dream but a meat and potatoes success story!" Jean Egmon, President. Third Angle. Inc. and co author. The Prepared Mind of a Leader: Eight Skills Leaders Use to Innovate. Make Decisions and Solve Problems