Testimonials
Don't just take our word for it.
Originally written and distributed to graduating
seniors over 20 years ago, Winning With Words received
praise from successful job seekers, to CEO's of Fortune
100 companies, to Ronald Reagan's secretary of the US
Department of Education!
It has since been added upon, updated, and is now more relevant
than ever! Below are some of the letters of praise for Author
J. Brent Pichard. |
"On behalf of President Reagan, I want to thank you for your
letter and for sending us a copy of 'Winning
With Words.'
I appreciate knowing of your efforts to teach basic economic
concepts through 'Winning With Words.'
President Reagan joins me in sending best wishes."
Sincerely,
William J. Bennett
Secretary
United States Department of Education
"We at Publix are proud to sponsor the distribution of this
booklet to 90,000 graduating seniors throughout the state of Florida.
We view our sponsorship as an investment in Florida's most valuable
asset...its young people.
I have been doing business in Florida for over 55 years, and sincerely
believe that the 'words' featured in this book can help you become
a winner.
George W. Jenkins, Founder
Publix Supermarkets, Inc.
"I have just completed my first month in a new position
that never would have been possible for me to fill without the
techniques I acquired from your book, Winning
With Words. There were approximately forty applicants.
A friend lent me a copy of your book. I read it with great zest
and it gave me the confidence to realize that this job was achievable
if I had the courage to utilize your techniques sincerely and honestly.
To make a long story short, I polished up on your techniques & was
invited to three more interviews. The fourth and final interview
was narrowed down to me and one other applicant...who had 5 years
of the type experience the employer required and was confident
that he would be chosesn.
The night before my final interview I read your book for the third
time and began to feel confident about my chances of being hired.
Then a panicky thought came over me. What if my competitor had
the 'unfair' advantage of knowing your techniques...Lucky for me
, he had not heard of your book and I was chosen to fill the position.
Thank you for giving me the tools to acquire the best job I have
ever had. Anyone who goes into an interview without your techniques
is going unprepared."
Wyatt Carell
"On behalf of my employees and my firm, I would like to thank
you very much for sharing your ideas as expressed in Winning
With Words with us. As a group, we found the concepts and insights communicated
to be extremely helpful.
Each of our employees and managers independently read your fine
publication, and we then discussed it at one of our employee meetings.
To the man, they felt that Winning With Words was not only very
helpful in providing perspective of the employee/employer relationship
but also inspirational. I was particularly impressed with the reaction,
Brent, since most of our employees are in the 17-22-age range and
will 'tell it like it is.'
We do very much appreciate your giving us access to your publication;
it has been most beneficial to our employees and our business.
We wish you the very best!"
John R. Lewis
President and Founder
Super Lube
"I was giving a presentation Tuesday at Central Florida Computer
Institute and that Monday night I had planned to glimpse through
your booklet to pick up a few ideas. I ended up staying awake until
2:00 in the morning gearing my whole presentation around your booklet!
I felt as though I would be cheating myself and the students if
I didn't let them know. Most will work for the entrepreneur. We
should try to understand that person's needs as an individual,
who is a risk taker, and a person that creates a job. Understanding
that person's needs sheds a whole new light on the job interview
process. I thought a job was a job description with a salary attached.
I yearn for the experience of leaders like yourself. Thank you
for sharing your experiences!"
Lenna C. Moreland
Corporate Recruiter
Norrell Services, Inc.
Winter Park, FL
"I used 'Winning With Words' Secret
#10 during my interview on Friday, got hired on the spot, and started
work on Monday...Thanks!"
Sean Franceschi
Tallahassee, Florida
"If you are getting ready to tell the boss to 'take this
job and shove it,' maybe you don't understand the situation...
This isn't one of those simplistic little exercises that
discusses clean fingernails, haircuts and firm handshakes. Those
old standbys, though still considered important, rate only the
'other helpful hints' section of this tell-it-like-it-is handbook."
Orlando Sentinel
Dick Marlowe
"First let me compliment you! This is well done, well thought
out, and nicely and professionally prepared."
Robert O. Snelling
Chairman of the Board
Snelling and Snelling Inc.
"The very best 43 pages of sound advice regarding real world
job hunting I've seen. I now have a job with the Walt Disney World
Company."
Chip Cheney
Orlando, FL
"Upon my graduation I was given a small booklet entitled, "Winning
With Words." At the time I didn't
know how important the book was, so I didn't read it. I kept the
book just in case I might need it one day. Surely enough I needed
it. I read the booklet several times from front to back and it
helped me get a start in real estate sales. Thank you."
James Gordon
Gainesville, FL
"Having just finished rereading the book, and benefiting
again from your words of wisdom, I can appreciate more fully how
helpful your advice will be to the 90,000 youngsters who are embarking
on the pathway of life as adults. I'm very proud that Tampa Electric
Company is a part of such a worthwhile endeavor. Thank you so very
much for giving us the opportunity."
G. Pierce Wood
Senior Vice President
Tampa Electric Company