KNOW-CAN-DO!

This attention-grabbing lesson explains why most people don't put their best intentions and plans into practice. Using a mentor-pupil narrative, the authors say that personal change doesn't happen for three reasons—an overwhelming overload of options, negative filters that denigrate good ideas, and poor follow-up. Narrator Mark Barbolak reads the dialogue between an author and an entrepreneur with innocent clarity. His narration style is an excellent fit with Ken Blanchard's trademark simplicity and accessible teaching style. Barbolak's natural enunciation and impeccable phrasing will help people at all levels of sophistication absorb and savor the ideas. His optimism and vocal personality will promote openness to the authors' intuitive action plan: provide clarity and structure regarding the desired change, give steady support and consideration, and ensure accountability with consistent follow-up. T.W. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2009]