Dr. Tony Alessandra is a prolific author with 27 books translated into over 50 foreign language editions, including the newly revised, best-selling The NEW Art of Managing People (Free Press/Simon & Schuster, 2008); Charisma (Warner Books, 1998); The Platinum Rule (Warner Books, 1996); Collaborative Selling (John Wiley & Sons, 1993); and Communicating at Work (Fireside/Simon & Schuster, 1993). He is featured in over 50 audio/video programs and films, including Relationship Strategies (American Media); The Optimism Advantage (Nightingale-Conant); and Non-Manipulative Selling (Walt Disney). He is also the originator of the internationally-recognized behavioral style assessment tool – The Platinum Rule®.
Recognized by Meetings & Conventions Magazine as “one of America’s most electrifying speakers,” Dr. Tony Alessandra was inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame in 1985. In 2009, he was inducted as one of the “Legends of the Speaking Profession,” in 2013, for the 4th year in a row, he was selected as one of the Top 5 Sales/Marketing/Customer Service Speakers by Speaking.com, and in 2010 Tony was elected into the inaugural class of the Sales Hall of Fame. Tony’s polished style, powerful message, and proven ability as a consummate business strategist consistently earn rave reviews and loyal clients.
Key takeaways include:
- How to spot buyer behaviors that tell you how they want to be sold.
- What types of buyers prefer to use technology more than others.
- How to adjust your language and use of technology based on different buyer types.