<p><strong>Mastering the art of working well with <i>others</i> is the key to success.</strong></p><p>This is the essence of Alan C. Fox’s new book, <strong><i>People Tools for Business, </i></strong>the sequel to his New York Times bestseller, <i>People Tools </i>(January 2014).<strong><i> </i></strong></p><p><strong>MAKE A CAREER OUT OF BEING HAPPY</strong></p><p>Based on the countless lessons gleaned from a distinguished and highly profitable business career, Alan shares the tools you need to create that success in your own career and life—success that is both meaningful and long lasting.</p><p>Whether you are just entering the workforce or have been running a business for years, this book will help you build the career—and life—of your dreams.</p><p><strong>WHAT ARE PEOPLE TOOLS?</strong><strong></strong></p><p>"People Tools" are practical and easy to understand. From developing self-confidence, to improving management skills, to finding constructive ways to respond to being fired, each People Tool addresses a specific issue and provides a simple, straightforward strategy that you can adopt to bring about a positive result.</p><p> </p><p><strong><i>People Tools for Business</i></strong> is organized into 50 chapters. Each tool is illustrated with insightful stories and amusing anecdotes from Alan’s successful career and life that are relevant and relatable.</p><p> </p><p>Some of the useful People Tools in the book include:</p><p> </p><p><!--[if !supportLists]--><strong>1. </strong><!--[endif]--><strong>Be A Contrarian</strong>. Whether it's selling when everyone else says "buy," or speaking your mind when it's against the status quo, being a contrarian often pays off. </p><p><!--[if !supportLists]--><strong>2. </strong><!--[endif]--><strong>Budget, Don’t Fudge It.</strong> If you intend to be successful in business, or in your personal life, it’s crucial to have a plan, especially a financial plan.</p><p><!--[if !supportLists]--><strong>3. </strong><!--[endif]--><strong>Multi-Goaling.</strong> Recent studies have shown that multi-tasking actually diminishes your efficiency. That's why Fox suggest "multi-goaling": the simple art of making sure that everything you do kills (at least) two birds with one stone. </p><p><!--[if !supportLists]--><strong>4. </strong><!--[endif]--><strong>Advertise Your Mistakes.</strong> Ironically, being vulnerable and admitting that you’re not perfect will make you a stronger leader.</p><p><!--[if !supportLists]--><strong>5. </strong><!--[endif]--><strong>The Dreaded Annual Review.</strong> Performance reviews don't have to be a terrible task for all involved. Fox shares five tips to make the annual review a breeze.</p><p> </p><p><strong>YOU ARE THE SOLE PROPRIETOR OF YOUR LIFE</strong></p><p>“This book is about business,” Alan writes. “But it’s also about the business of life. Running your life is very much like running a business, and this book is full of ideas and stories from my own life to help you.”</p><p>These time-tested “tools” will give you useful shortcuts to help you solve job-related problems. The advice is universal and can also be used outside of the workplace to build better relationships and create a more fulfilling life.</p><p><strong>BUSINESS ADVICE FROM THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS</strong></p><p>Fox has used People Tools to build an extremely successful career and personal life—one that includes growing a $1.5 billion commercial real estate company, launching a nationally renowned poetry journal, establishing a non-profit that provides funding to youth education projects, and raising a large and loving family. </p><p>What’s Alan’s secret? People Tools. Time and again, he’ll show you how optimism, persistence, and honoring commitments are the essential qualities that will enable you to accomplish your biggest goals. </p>