Connecting the Dots to Inspire the Leader in You is an inspirational guide with practical insights and advice that will help you to navigate change and take charge of your own success.
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EXCLUSIVE
VIDEO INTERVIEWS
I personally video-interviewed all the global leadership experts featured in Connecting the Dots to Inspire the Leader in You.
In these exclusive interviews, you’ll be inspired to learn about the turning points in their lives, and the leadership lessons they learned.
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YOUR BUSINESS
WRITING BUNDLE
Every aspiring leader needs to write well. I’ve packaged together this bumper bundle to help you improve your communication and email writing skills.
This bumper bundle includes: My new ebook Communication 50, my video series Bite-Size Business Writing Tips, plus lots of useful checklists and infographics.
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About the book
Shirley Taylor has inspired audiences around the world with her heart-warming stories and simple but powerful lessons. Now through the pages of this book, they will inspire readers to unlock their true potential and drive their own success.
In looking back at the significant turning points in her life, Shirley shares the key lessons that have helped her to grow both professionally and personally. She then ‘connects the dots’ to reveal the common thread that runs through all these turning points.
Shirley also includes inspiring insights from global leadership experts who share their own personal turning points and the lessons they have learned.
In the process of connecting her dots, Shirley provides down-to-earth advice and practical tools to help you to:
Praise for Connecting the Dots
"When you look at successful people, it sometimes seems easy for them. In Connecting the Dots, Shirley breaks down what it really takes to move forward in your career. Her passion makes every page come alive, and her writing reflects how she does everything - from the heart. A must read for those who want to move forward in their career."
Robin Speculand
Best-selling Author and Specialist in Strategy Implementation
"Shirley, it was such a great opportunity for me to see you present your keynote Connecting the Dots to Grow Yourself and Your Business in Singapore. It was a short presentation, but very thought-provoking and inspirational.
It's great to read more about your personal turning points in Connecting the Dots to Inspire the Leader in You. Your stories, lessons and ideas in this book will surely help many people to raise their game and elevate their success, even if they doubted themselves or had setbacks in the past. And your great sense of humour shines through in this book, as it did on stage! Such a great read!"
Nishant Kasibhatla
Peak Mental Performance Expert and Guinness Record Holder in Memory (2011)
"Shirley’s sparkling personality jumps out from every page as she shares her journey and connects the dots in her life. If you’ve ever had a dream that seems just out of reach, this book will inspire you to reach for the stars and make them come true!"
Su-Yen Wong
Global Speaker and Board Director
"Shirley’s done it again. I’ve been an avid follower of her email and business writing books and training. Now we get to read the back story. In her training, Shirley shares from the heart, and she does just the same in Connecting the Dots. This is a great read especially for those at any kind of personal or career crossroads. Readers are sure to gain inspiration and advice that could lead to their future success!"
Carmelia Ng
Senior Manager, Talent & Organisational Development, Singapore
"Shirley shares right from her heart in Connecting the Dots. In her book, you will find that none of us are self-made; we are all here because of people who touch us and are the essential dots in our life. If you’re looking for a push, a shove, some inspiration, and motivation, you’re in the right place. This book will open your eyes to realize we can all achieve more than we know. What a great read!"
Andrea Limbach
CEO of RC GLOBAL GROUP
“Uplifting. Practical. Enthusiastic. Qualities of Shirley Taylor that exude from her and into this book. Shirley shares her expertise in such an accessible and engaging way, with fabulously insightful questions and reflections along the way. Wherever you are in your life and career journey, this book has tools that can shift your experience and lead you in the direction of greater confidence and growth. It’s such an inspiration to read…”
Karen Jacobsen
The GPS Girl, International Speaker and Concert Performer.
"Anyone facing challenges will benefit from the inspiration in Connecting the Dots. You’ll get ideas to increase confidence and connect with others more effectively. It’s a great read with lots of inspiring stories from Shirley and other global leaders."
Mark Sanborn
Leadership Strategist and Author of You Don't Need a Title to be a Leader
"We all have moments and people in our lives that shape us into the people we are today… dots on the timeline of our lives. Sharing right from the heart, Shirley from Sheffield shares her journey, her dots, and lessons learned. It’s a great read that will inspire and motivate you to be your best self."
Chester Elton
The apostle of appreciation. Bestselling author of Leading With Gratitude, The Carrot Principle and All In
"If you dream big but are full of self-doubt, this book is in your hands for a reason. Shirley’s story of how she stepped on and up the career ladder is inspirational. Her down-to-earth, practical advice will give you confidence and drive you to take action! A really great read!"
Peter Marshall
Managing Director English Language Teaching Division, Oxford University Press
“Connecting the Dots is a delightful book from the ultimate business writing guru, Shirley Taylor. Packed with uplifting stories and powerful lessons from her extraordinary lifelong journey. It includes practical and positive insights from global leaders Shirley has befriended along the way. Buy this book and enjoy every page. Connecting the Dots will move you into action with enthusiasm and great joy!”
Ron Kaufman
New York Times bestselling author of Uplifting Service
"Shirley from Sheffield has shared from the depths of her soul in Connecting the Dots. If you’re looking for some inspiration and motivation, you’re in the right place. This book will open your eyes to realise we can all achieve more than we know by taking powerful lessons from past and future connections in your life."
Stephen Choo
PhD, Managing Director, Digital Survey Research Insight Pty Ltd
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Meet Shirley
Shirley Taylor discovered the challenges of communicating across cultures when she left her UK home to teach in Singapore. There she developed a passion for helping others to communicate effectively.
Shirley has since worked in the Middle East and Canada, and for 18 years she ran her own training company in Singapore. Her speaking and training work takes her all over the world.
The author of 12 successful books on communication skills, Shirley has established herself as a leading authority in email and business writing skills. Her international bestseller, Model Business Letters, Emails and Other Business Documents (seventh edition) has sold over half a million copies and been translated into 17 languages.
Shirley is a trusted member of the global speaking community. She served as 2011–12 President of Asia Professional Speakers Singapore, and as 2017–18 President of the Global Speakers Federation.