In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar the soothsayer warned: “beware the ides of March,” yet this year I say “embrace the ides of March” because on March 15 Dave Kerpen  is launching his new book The Art of People: 11 Simple People Skills That Will Get You Everything You Want.

Since Dave is a baseball fan it’s only fitting to describe his book as a home run. The book is a compilation of Dave’s life and business stories which helped him attain his goals or taught him valuable lessons in the art of dealing with people.

It’s a very easy and enjoyable read, and since I admire Dave, it was a good way to peek into his mind and actions. The Art of People led me to understand the things Dave does that make him so “likeable” and that result in him being such a great influencer and leader in his field.

Dave provides an honest and humble view into the challenges and situations that he has encountered in his personal path, as well as in dealing with employees, colleagues and investors throughout his business life. From learning to listen to his client at a sales meeting, to appointing his daughter as the “President of Table Clearing,” Dave’s stories will make you laugh, cry, cringe and, more importantly, learn how to finesse your people skills. Applying the 11 actionable skills will allow you to connect better, have more meaningful relationships, and make people smile when they think of you. 

Thanks for a great book, Dave, and best wishes for continued success!

P.S. - Here's a little cheat sheet to help you remember the 11 skills (but you still have to read the book to understand it):

. Print, cut, fold in half along the orange line and it’ll be the size of a business card to fit in your wallet.

Connect with Dave via Twitter, LinkedIn, or set up a time to video-chat with him on a Thursday afternoon. 

More books by Dave Kerpen:

Likeable Social Media: How to Delight Your Customers, Create an Irresistible Brand, and Be Generally Amazing on Facebook (And Other Social Networks).