Writings

How To Be A Sponge & Spark

“How To Be A Sponge & Spark” is a book that has been in development for many years. Written by CLP Associates founder Jeff Edgar, this book is “paying forward” many teachings and developmental concepts over his 13+ year career.

“This book is written to be more of a field-book than a traditional read. Each chapter concept is intended to get you thinking! It is not intended to provide all the answers or offer a prescriptive approach. Rather it is mirroring much of how I’ve been taught, coached, mentored and developed through my career. These are concepts that I share with coaching clients, groups and fellow development professionals. Additionally, there are some best practices captured to offer some application and methodology. Like many of my favorite books, this is written to open to any page and get something from it. The concepts are timeless – many fundamentals that will serve you both as a learner and leader.” -Jeff Edgar

(Available soon in PDF for your ipad or epub format for your ebook)

Be Your Own Brand

Written by Karl Speak, the revised edition is available in 2011. Brand building is typically identified with business, but personal and professional relationship can benefit significantly from using these proven methods. The book provides a practical approach to build powerful, profitable and enriching relationships in all aspects of your life. A strong personal brand will contribute to your success because it means you are communicating the sense of purpose, vision and values that reflect the real you. The book also provides strategies for aligning your personal values with your employers - making brand building a successful endeavor for you and the organization.

The Inner Game of Selling

Written by Ron Willingham, this book provides insight for sales professionals to continue their development to be at their best. Forget everything you've been taught about selling - forget the hardshell, forget negotiation strategies, forget closing techniques. Salespeople perform according to their inner beliefs about themselves, about what is possible for them to sell and earn, and about what they deserve to achieve. These beliefs set the boundary to their self image, and ultimately determine their success or failure. This book defines the importance of being congruent with both your beliefs and services you are offering.

"clarity of self supports the clarity of others"
© 2010 JEFFREY EDGAR