Succeeding in business requires an assertive personality, self-confidence and solid communication skills. But according to the Shyness Institute in Palo Alto CA, half of all American adults consider themselves shy! If you're one of them, don't worry! There are skills and techniques you can learn which will allow you to grow out of your shell and become a friendly, assertive person. Learn these simple strategies and you will get along better with colleagues, be seen as a strong, team player, get the promotions you deserve or the clients you want and, ultimately-and naturally-succeed in business. Ilise Benun, international speaker and founder of Marketing Mentor, has conducted numerous successful seminars and workshops teaching shy people the basic skills required to initiate and develop the relationships necessary to get ahead. In Stop Pushing Me Around!, she offers her tried and tested techniques to teach you how to. Uncover and develop confidence in your natural networking talents Overcome the irrational fears that prevent you from connecting with people who could catapult your career

• Master the art of small talk
• Overcome fear of rejection
• Deal with difficult clients and colleagues.

You can conquer your shyness and learn to present yourself confidently in a wide variety of business situations, from speaking up at a meeting, to taking credit for a project, to asking a busy boss for a deserved raise. Ilise Benun is an author, speaker and founder of Marketing Mentor. She is the author of two other books, and her work has been featured in many national magazines. She also publishes an email newsletter called "Quick Tips from Marketing Mentor," which is read by almost 10,000 readers. She started her Hoboken, NJ-based consulting firm, Creative Marketing & Management, in 1988 and has a B.A. in Spanish from Tufts University. She can be reached through www.marketing-mentor.com.

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