Taking a break from my regularly scheduled programming, today’s vlog post highlights just two of the many lessons that hurricanes teach us. They are flexibility and humanity.

It’s a unique perspective as the rest of the world goes about their business and we are forced to take a pause from everything in our lives due to the paralysis of our City.

If you haven’t been through a hurricane, then you don’t know what it’s like to camp in your own house. It’s a weird dichotomy to put it mildly.

I am so thankful for the restoration of our household when it happened. However, I am also praying for all of my fellow Houstonians who continue to endure this weather. Please join me.

Thank you for your continued interest. I know that we’ll get to the other side of this soon.

Take good care…

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Curiosity's Role in Our Success: Self-Awareness is Only One Piece of the Puzzle

Knowledge about our hardwiring and self-awareness are important, but they are only one component of our ability to successfully connect with others.

If we don’t have curiosity that goes with it, then we don’t know how we use our “whiskers” to an advantage and also identify how they may be getting in the way.

It’s crucial that we stay present, listen, and communicate in the way that the person on the other side of the table best responds.

As I say in my latest book, we have to “Get to the relationship before we get to the ask.”

If you have any questions, please contact me to learn more.

Also if you haven't joined our pack yet, get your copy of "Winning with Whiskers™" at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735354066

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Authentizity’s BD Dynamics training program began nearly a decade ago.

However, I always felt that something was missing when I guided participants as they defined their “I” in business development. Most times, they couldn’t visualize how we all cultivate and advance our client relationships in a variety of ways specific to our own characteristics.

As I conceived the “Winning with Whiskers™" fable last year, I thought that there is no better way of proving up this concept than to turn it into a framework with exercises as a part of the BD Dynamics training program.

Well, the proof is in the pudding — as the saying goes.

Since February 2024, I had worked with five different technical service industry teams, numbering almost 150 participants, in four different metros throughout Texas.

Please see below for just a few of the great reviews:

And there’s more yet to come…

If you haven't joined our pack yet, get your copy of "Winning with Whiskers™" at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735354066

If you want to learn more about the BD Dynamics training program or if I may be a resource to you, please reach out at dlandry@authentizity.com.

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I love being out in the community and talking about the fable and its characters. Invariably, I get the question "Which Character Are You?"

If I know the person well enough, they will then ask me, "Which One Am I?"

I talk about this in today's vlog post. Check it out to learn how I respond.

ACTION: If you've identified which "Winning with Whiskers™" Character that best defines you, drop it below. We'd love to get your feedback!

Also, if you haven't joined our pack yet, get your copy of "Winning with Whiskers™" at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735354066

As always, please reach out to me if I may be a resource to you in any manner.

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Not that there is anything wrong with cats, but it's not just cats who have whiskers. (Thank you big ad agency who created that cat food campaign decades ago.)

We all have whiskers and our whiskers are to be self-realized then utilized to cultivate and advance our business relationships.

In today's vlog post, I share feedback and a status update about "Winning with Whiskers™" at this two-week post-release mark.

With your help, the fable reach is spreading. It's worth mentioning that these are lessons shared with our newest employees and recent graduates entering the workforce. I wish I would have access to these messages in my early career decades ago...

To join our pack and get your copy of "Winning with Whiskers™", please visit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735354066

As always, please reach out to me if I may be a resource to you in any manner.

PS -- If you already have your copy, THANK YOU! Please drop us a review at: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=1735354066

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Have you ever thought about how your Clients are different in terms of their needs, how they make decision, how they receive information, how they like to cultivate and advance their own business relationships?

Perhaps they fit into one of the characters from the "Winning with Whiskers™" fable? Perhaps you do as well?

In today's vlog post, I highlight the benefits of how important it is to understand ourselves first. Then, we can throttle back and think about that person on the other side of the table to individualize an experience specific to them.

Check it out and let me know what you think!

Also, Join Our Pack; Get Your Copy of "Winning with Whiskers™" Now At: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735354066

PS -- If you already have your copy, THANK YOU! Please drop us a review at:

https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=1735354066

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When I’m out in the community and introduced as a book author, I frequently hear how writing a book is on the bucket list of many.

In fact, before I authored ARMORED, I had a book coach who told me that all of us have at least one book in us.

However, there’s so much more to a successful book launch than just creating great content in an aesthetically pleasing format.

In today’s vlog post, I discuss some of the things that no one tells you about writing a book.

Want to learn more? Contact me if I can help you in any way. (BTW: I am not a book coach. I’m just here as a friend to lend a helping hand…)

NOTE: Winning with Whiskers™ is now available on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735354066.

GET YOUR COPY TODAY!

Dawn

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Part One - yesterday's vlog post - tells the tale of the origin of "Winning with Whiskers™". Today's post is Part Two where we walk through the inside of the book.

Specifically, I highlight the Fable's Takeaway Summary:

o Without business relationships, you have no business.

o Know yourself and appreciate your uniqueness (your whiskers).

o Identify and explore your relationship connection type.

o You won’t connect with everyone and that is okay. They are not your people. You have to find your people. They are out there.

o Stay present and be a great listener.

o Always be on the lookout for something to follow up on with someone.

o And, most importantly, you must:

Get to the relationship before you get to the ask!

Please share this website and the book links! I'm trying to hit Bestseller for this book as I did for my other one. I am so grateful for your help.

NOTE: Winning with Whiskers™ is now available on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735354066.

GET YOUR COPY TODAY!

Dawn

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Why a fable? Where did the idea come from and how is it applicable to business today?

In today's vlog post, I discuss many of the questions that I am hearing about how and why I conceived "Winning with Whiskers™".

Besides the ones that I outline in the video, here are a few other reasons:

o Evergreen in its concept – it is applicable no matter the people, industry, market conditions, etc.

o It adds some fun and lighthearted elements that we can reflect upon to understand how we relate and connect to others.

o It is not to make the subject simple or cartoonish; nor is the intent to be representative of all individuals.

o It is about helping us see and value our uniqueness in the way that we cultivate and advance our business relationships.

Please share this post and the book links!

I'm trying to hit Bestseller for this book as I did for my other one. I am so grateful for your help.

NOTE: "Winning with Whiskers™" will be released on Amazon tomorrow, Tuesday (6/4). While it’s not live now, this will be the URL: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735354066.

To stay up to date on release details:

o Please subscribe to my Amazon Author Page at: https://www.amazon.com/author/dawnflandry

o Visit the "Winning with Whiskers™" website at: https://www.dawnflandry.com/winning-with-whiskers

Please call upon me if I may be a resource to you in any manner at dlandry@authentizity.com.

Thank you for your continued interest and support.

Dawn

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June 4th is the release date. Yep; it's official!

Today also marks the day that I officially showcase the book cover. The gang's all here -- it's the culmination of all of the characters.

As a reminder, from left to right, you'll meet Stevie, the Entertaining/Juggling Sea Lion; Harlie, the Workhorse; our Client, GiGi, the Giraffe; Dannie, the Loyal and Older Dog; and Rockie, the Robot.

Leveraging the uniqueness of these diverse characters, the fictional book follows the journey as GiGi searches for new consultants to service her technical business. The story follows the four representatives from the competing firms as they prepare for, conduct themselves during, and follow up from an interview with GiGi.

It then reveals the surprising outcome of the client’s selection, including a client debrief which involves all of the characters.

To stay up to date on release details:

- Please subscribe to my Amazon Author Page at: https://www.amazon.com/author/dawnflandry

- Visit the Winning with Whiskers™ website at: https://www.dawnflandry.com/winning-with-whiskers

Please call upon me if I may be a resource to you in any manner at dlandry@authentizity.com.

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How does a giraffe and a wise owl fit into the fable picture? Well, it's where the inspiration began.

Meet GiGi, "Winning with Whiskers™" technical services client, and her assistant, Willie.

In today's vlog post, I preview how the fable begins with these two characters and the business need for the rest of the story.

REMEMBER: We have no business without our business relationships...

Stay Tuned! "Winning with Whiskers™" will be released in three, short weeks!

As I request in the video, please follow my Amazon Author Page for updates at: https://www.amazon.com/author/dawnflandry.

Please call upon me if I may be a resource to you in any manner at dlandry@authentizity.com.

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Loyal, proven, and driven by deep, long-lasting relationships - those are many of the outstanding qualities of our next Winning with Whiskers™ character, Dannie.

What could she possibly do wrong? What might her biggest client relationship cultivation and advancement challenges be?

Watch today’s vlog post to learn more and stay tuned.

The Winning with Whiskers™ book release will be out very soon...

As always, please call upon me if I may be a resource to you in any manner at dlandry@authentizity.com.

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Are you an information junkie who much prefers your technical role to the artificial schmoozing that you dread with your Client relations duties?

Well, that's how our next Winning with Whiskers™ character, Rockie, the Robot, thinks and feels about it too!

In today's vlog post, I highlight how Rockies connect with their Clients, as well as I discuss a few of Rockie's biggest challenges.

Stay tuned -- Details about the Winning with Whiskers™ book release is coming very soon...

As always, please call upon me if I may be a resource to you in any manner at dlandry@authentizity.com.

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It's my pleasure to introduce you to Stevie, the Entertaining and Juggling Sea Lion, another great character from my upcoming "Winning with Whiskers™" fable.

Do you know any Stevie's - those great company ambassadors who know no strangers and thrive in networking settings?

Stevie is one of the most misunderstood of the characters. In today's vlog post, I give a hint as to why.

Hang tight! "Winning with Whiskers™, a Business Fable about Overcoming Barriers by Knowing Yourself & Others" will be released later next month.

As always, please call upon me if I may be a resource to you in any manner at dlandry@authentizity.com.

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It's my pleasure to introduce you to the first of the Winning with Whiskers™ characters, Harlie, the Workhorse.

Today's vlog post highlights many of the great attributes of the Harlies that I know and have worked with, as well as features a few of their blindspots.

Stay tuned -- I will be introducing the other fable characters in the coming weeks as I prepare for the book release of Winning with Whiskers™ later next month.

As always, please call upon me if I may be a resource to you in any manner at dlandry@authentizity.com.

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It's almost here! In today's vlog post, I provide an update about my upcoming next book, Winning with Whiskers™, a Business Fable About Overcoming Barriers by Knowing Yourself and Others.

Stay tuned as the release date is coming very soon. In the meantime, check out the section divider in the graphic here as a sneak peek to the characters in the fable.

As always, contact me if you want to learn more at dlandry@authentizity.com.

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