Key Person of Influence (Revised Edition): The Five-Step Method to become one of the most highly valued and highly paid people in your industry

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Each one is covered in detail throughout the book. Moreover, the framework is a fantastic way to ensure you complete each step one at a time. It enables you to layer on top of the work you’ve done so far. It is written in a simple, easy-to-digest way but causes you to constantly think and rethink about the best way for you to establish yourself as a KPI in your industry. Take 30 minutes to read, 10 minutes to write about what you learned, and 5 minutes teaching someone else for the best retention Final Thoughts A company can downsize functional people. A client can replace a functional supplier. An investor can put their money into something else that’s just as functional. Functional does the job, but functional is still interchangeable.

I was not overly sold at first but I had this book at a discount (Daily Deal). Not only I was surprised by the usefulness of the content but I was also impressed with the Audible narration once I have bought that version as well to listen to the book during my long car drives. The narrator is excellent and his enthusiasm and passion match the message of the book. I felt as though I was at a motivational seminar. The book wanted me to be energised, motivated, believe in myself and take action.

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The quality of the teaching is amazing. Something I’ve never experienced before. You’ve got these driven entrepreneurs with lots and lots of questions, and there’s not a single question the mentors are fazed by. They’ve been there, they’ve done that, and they’ve got a system in place to help guide you along. This book is one of those that I consider to be a personal book of change. A fundamental shift in terms of how I look at things. In 2001 I read the E-Myth, I then left my job and went out and started a multinational franchise based business that became one of the Fastest Growing Businesses in Canada. Key Person of Influence by Daniel Priestley is essential reading if you’re looking to focus and upgrade your personal brand. Priestley teaches you how to become an influencer within your target market and/or area of expertise, and as it says on the cover, it’s ‘the 5-step method to become one of the most highly valued and highly paid people in your industry.’ I'd agree with what others have pointed out - that a lot of this material isn't "original" - it has been covered by others in part or in whole. I've read a lot of books in this genre and I do think though that Daniel created a very accessible, contemporary take on the idea, including plenty of original examples and a very neat and credible system for developing your own influence. Overall this is a fun, inspirational yet grounded summary of the KPI approach.

I joined the Key Person of Influence Accelerator in November 2019 and it’s one of the best investments we’ve ever made in our business. What I learned in the Accelerator helped me see our mountain of value and share it in a more intentional way which has transformed what we do and the impact we have. You’ve probably been asked this question a million times. By your clients, at the gym, by your cab driver and even at bars & restaurants. But what answer do you give them? For me, the most compelling parts of the book centered on the author's Ch. 1 discussion around functionality versus vitality as well as his approach around building a compelling pitch. His chapters on Product and Partnership wander a bit and may be too narrow for many to apply to their areas of focus. The section on building your Profile is pretty good but seems redundant to some of his earlier points. As a published author, I agree that a book can be a great project to undertake but I also know that it will be very difficult for many to actualize as it requires a real point of view to be meaningful and will almost never be a revenue generator by itself. The book is perfect for anyone who is keen to clarify and define their position in their industry and become someone who is recognised for the work they do and the person they are. For example, a dentist would talk about creating the perfect smile, removing people from pain or extending the life of youthful, clean teeth. I recommend you have three core benefits that others will experience as a result of working with you.

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We’d experienced good growth in the business. Our client numbers had been good, and our team kept growing. But after four years of working on the business, I still didn’t have the reach that I wanted, and I didn’t have any idea about how to make the type of impact that I wanted to make. I realised that we were spending so much time getting new clients all the time, and although our client numbers were growing, it seemed like an endless process and I wanted to be able to do so much more.

It’s not that hard to become a Key Person of Influence and it certainly doesn’t take years to achieve. There are just five things that you need to have in place to demonstrate that you are a Key Person of Influence: The book does promise to improve your career, your brand and entrepreneurship in 12 months. I believe it is achievable if you are serious about it and commit. Parts of business you love, parts that drain your energy and parts you hate. Can look for clues in your hobbies. Position yourself as KPI - attract opportunities, connections and resources. Can do what you love and get paid what you are worth. People who are doing what they love are the ones who are thriving. Is your answer consistent every single time? Or do you tailor each answer according to the person who asks you?Finally, be specific, be bold and be clear about what you want and why. Once people know why you want to do something and what it will do for others, they will start to follow your vision. There is no value in coming up with an idea that doesn’t solve a problem in a better way than is currently available. There’s no point pitching an idea unless you understand what the problem is that you’re able to resolve. If it feels like hard work you will always get trumped by those who have passion. Your passion and vitality are assets in this World. What comes easy to you that is hard for others? What lights you up? A functional person is worn out by their functionality; a • vital person is re-energised by their vitality.