Posts by Jeffrey Mangus
Some Ghostwriters Have Red Flags
Warning Signs of Unprofessional Ghostwriters By Jeffrey A. Mangus Recently, I met with a potential author client, and within seconds, I knew we could not work together. Even though he offered me a substantial sum to work with him for me. It was a no-go. How? His personal arrogance oozed from the screen, along with…
Read MoreThe Secret “Sizzle” Behind Writing a Great Business Book: What is it?
The Secret “Sizzle” Behind Writing a Great Business Book: What is it? By Jeffrey A. Mangus “I never made one of my discoveries through the process of rational.” ~ Albert Einstein Just the other day, it happened again. While doing some work and meeting one of my authors, they asked a question that stuck with…
Read MoreHow to End the Toxicity of Disengaged Leadership through SPARK
How to End the Toxicity of Disengaged Leadership through SPARK By Jeffrey A. Mangus “Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.” – John C. Maxwell I once worked in a retail drug store and had a manager who was a ventriloquist. He found it funny to throw…
Read MoreBe A Humanistic Leader and Beyond
By Jeffrey A. Mangus “The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.” ― Jim Rohn “I’ve got a huge problem. Can you help?”…
Read MoreGrowing a Strategic CEO Brand
By Jeffrey A. Mangus In 1996, I worked at a large corporate healthcare organization, and one afternoon, we were all called to listen to the CEO speak. It was exciting, as the CEO seemed to be a very approachable person, a man of the people who cared about the company and the employees. My perception…
Read MoreChange is Not Your Enemy; It’s Your Friend
By Jeffrey A Mangus “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” Stephen Hawking Albert Einstein defined insanity as “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Believe it or not, Einstein’s famous statement talked about everyday life, but his mantra is never truer in business. If you want to see…
Read MoreWhat’s Really Behind a Ghostwriter’s Fee?
By Jeffrey A. Mangus Growing up, all I ever wanted was to play the guitar. From the age of six, all I wanted was a guitar in my hand. I wanted it so badly that I dedicated every hour, every minute, to practicing, learning, and playing, spending countless hours in my bedroom with my hands…
Read MoreSeven Strategic Steps to Hire and Collaborate with a Ghostwriter
I speak to many aspiring authors, and often, I see that most don’t have a direction or plan for their book, especially when hiring and collaborating with a professional ghostwriter. While ghostwriting is on the rise, many unanswered questions and uncertainties surround hiring a ghostwriter. Envision the power of your book as a testament to…
Read MoreKnowing “When” to Hire a Ghostwriter for your Memoir
Knowing “When” to Hire a Ghostwriter for your Memoir By Jeffrey Mangus “People are not your most important asset. The right people are.” –Jim Collins. When meeting potential authors, the most common question is whether it is the right time for the author to hire me as a ghostwriter. They express their desire to write…
Read MoreStorytelling in Business Memoirs Has Incredible Impact Personally and Professionally
By Jeffrey A. Mangus “What is your story?” Yesterday, I attended the first week of a new memoir writing class hosted and presented by Chris Epting, one of the world’s best memoir and autobiography ghostwriters. Dedicated to my profession, I study the writing craft to become a better writer for my authors and myself. The…
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