Bob Dilenschneider

In every sector of American society, civility has declined—from vicious political rhetoric to attacks in the blogosphere and lack of personal decency. In 2011, The Dilenschneider Group, a strategic communications firm, sponsored a series of lectures on civility in conjunction with the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs. Collected in this volume are the thoughts of some of the nation’s most insightful minds as they explore this crisis and offer their opinions as to how we can restore civility in society.

Technology and the era of globalization have revolutionized the ways to build, keep, and assure success. To cope with these changes, adapt, and accomplish your goals, you not only must gain power, but apply it with wisdom.

In Power and Influence: The Rules Have Changed, master power broker and communications maestro Robert Dilenschneider arms you with the intellectual, technical, and moral weapons – the power tools that you need to get ahead and stay ahead in this increasingly competitive world. He reveals how by acquiring the power and influence you seek and wielding it in a techno-savvy, ethical manner, you can not only advance your personal interests, but also shape a more prosperous future for society at large.

This book also includes anecdotes and insights that further illustrate ways you can acquire and amplify your power. You'll read about well-known visionaries the author has encountered during his illustrious career, as well as everyday people, whose prior know-how and good sense enabled them to succeed.

Most people don't understand power, let alone how to use it effectively. Reading Power and Influence: The Rules Have Changed will ensure that you live up to your professional potential, meet the demands of today's warp-speed world, and achieve personal happiness.

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Crisis can bring out the best in people. In times of trouble and uncertainty, when lesser mortals may feel hobbled by anxiety, a few extraordinary people always rise to the occasion. Whether they are public personalities or private citizens, these heroic individuals light the way for the rest of us. In A Time for Heroes, Robert L. Dilenschneider explores the dimensions of heroism. He gives a spirited history of the topic from Hercules and the ancient Greeks (who literally worshiped their heroes) to September 11 and beyond.

Through in-depth interviews with leaders from various fields such as education, business, politics, the author profiles a series of heroes, both known and unknown, who embody our society's most cherished values. Their stories are both entertaining and inspirational, revealing the essential characteristics of heroism, which include selflessness, courage, vision, and the willingness to take action. In celebrating these qualities and the individuals who possess them, A Time for Heroes is more than a book about some admirable people who illustrate an intellectual concept. It is a manual for moral leadership in our time.
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