Early response is creating a groundswell of excitement around the new
book, The 7 Non-Negotiables of Winning: Tying Soft Traits to
Hard Results (WILEY; ISBN: 978-1-118-57164-4; Hardcover & E-Book;
$24.95) by David K. Williams, CEO of Fishbowl,
a leading inventory management software firm based in Salt Lake City,
Utah.
Based on Williams' personal methodology, The 7 Non-Negotiables
of Winning, identifies and strengthens the abilities that drive
decisions within his own company. An inspiring guide to success, this
book details how respect, belief, trust, loyalty, commitment, courage,
and gratitude play an integral part in key business outcomes.
Contrary to conventional management wisdom, The 7
Non-Negotiables of Winning looks beyond traditional employee skills
and backgrounds to identify true game-changing character traits.
According to Williams, “While this is a book written from a business
perspective, it’s intended as a book for everyone, at every phase of
life.” Williams includes a template and foundation for leaders,
employees, students, homemakers, and every other individual who has the
desire to do something great with their lives.
Williams preaches that it’s desirable to fail, yet equally important to
focus on ‘failing up’ by continually keeping an eye on the bigger
perspective defined by Non-Negotiable goals. Williams wants readers to
master their soft traits, known as the “7 Non-Negotiables,” which
include,
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Respect: Seek to understand others before you seek to be
understood.
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Belief: If you believe in yourself, you can fail up and
overcome anything.
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Trust: Trust is the foundation of healthy relationships
and it must be earned.
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Loyalty: Promises must be more than words, even if they
require sacrifice.
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Commitment: Hold nothing back and work like this is your
last job.
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Courage: Never back down from a challenge; discover the
strength to soar.
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Gratitude: Seek opportunities to express kindness in word
and deed.
The 7 Non-Negotiables of Winning provides illuminating stories
and skill-building exercises to increase individual and group strength
in each of the traits. With patient mentoring and support, readers will
build a motivated, integrated, and innovative team of leaders to help
organizations reach new levels of productivity and prosperity.
"David practices what he preaches in this book and, as a result, has
experienced extraordinary results in establishing and growing his
company,” said Vale Hale, president and CEO, Utah Valley Chamber of
Commerce. “With his team of 100 employees (71 of whom are
co-owners) his experiences with them in the creation of a ‘100-year
company’ present learning experiences and lessons that will be
inspiring, sometimes humorous and even heartfelt. This is a book that
will resonate strongly with every individual with the desire to achieve
impossible goals.”
