In This Issue

-My Weekly Reminder
-Book Update
-Travels
-Feedback From a Subscriber

My Weekly Reminder

Ultimatums are threats of serious consequences to others who choose not to agree with you—we all remember the kid on the playground who, if he didn’t get his way, took his bat and ball and went home.  The problem with ultimatums is that they alienate people—they send a very clear message that you are not a team player, don’t value relationships and care only about yourself.  This is why successful people stay away from using them.  They know they can’t be successful without the help of those around them.  If they alienate these same people, there will be no one left to help them.  So, stay away from ultimatums, the consequences that can come back to you for using them are not worth it.

Book Update

REVVED! is now available in bookstores all over the world! You can also order it from Amazon.com.  If you want more information about the book, just click on the image of the cover below.  Also, check out the REVVED! web site at www.revvedbook.com.  It’s loaded with information about the book and you can register to win a free REVVED! workshop  with me–think about it; if you win, we can spend the whole day together getting REVVED!  You can also sign up for the free REVVED! newsletter and check out the REVVED! Blog.

Travels

I will be in Seattle tomorrow speaking about Revved! to the employees of amazon.com.  I will also be in Toronto promoting the book at Book Expo Canada during June 10-12.

Feedback From a Subscriber

On May 5, a subscriber from Iowa sent the following email:

“Ross,

Thank you so much for the autographed copy of Revved. My John Deere co-workers purchased the book prior to attending a Win-Win Negotiations class and had you sign it.”