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    Dr. K presented a day long training in Influence and The Art of Persuasion for the Institute for Management Studies in Chicago, IL on January 25, 2012. Information available here.
    Dr. K is pleased to announce the release of the new audiobook by Macmillan Audio, 'Dealing With People You Can't Stand,' based on his international bestseller by the same name. See the press release here.
    Dr. K's new book, 'How To Click With People: The Secret To Better Relationships In Business And In Life' was published on 7/05/2011 by Hyperion Books, and is in bookstores now.
    Dr. K conducted a half day training session on Influence and The Art of Persuasion for the McDonalds McOpCo meeting at Hamburger University in Chicago on January 26, 2012.
    Dr. K quoted extensively in Toronto Sun article on what happens when someone else gets the promotion you hoped was yours. Read it here.
    Dr. K was the featured speaker at an event for the Bay Area Consultants Network (BACN) on September 23. Learn more here.
    Dr. K provided a day and a half of council coaching and training in a project titled Lessons In Civility and Leadership, to the Wilsonville City Council on February 10 and 11, 2012, in Wilsonville, Oregon.
    Dr. K was a featured speaker for the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, at the Biltmore in Phoenix, AZ, on August 21, 2011. More information here.
    Dr. K's article on Customer Service: Is the Customer Always Right? has been posted on the Cincom Expert Access website. You can read it here.
    Dr. K article on Dealing With Know It Alls and Think They Know It Alls has been posted on the Cincom Expert Access website. You can read it here.
    Dr. K article on A Road Better Left Untravelled has been posted on the Cincom Expert Access website, plus a wonderful Steve Kayser illustration. You can read the article here.
    Dr. K quoted in a very helpful article by Robin Downes, titled Dealing With Difficult People: Tips to Keep You Sane For The Holidays. Read it here.
    Dr. K quoted extensively in the LifeStyle Section of several Canadian papers, in an article titled Holding Pattern, in reference to the engagement of a British Royal. You can read the article here and here and here and here and here and here.
    Dr. K quoted extensively in the LifeStyle Section of several Canadian papers, in an article titled It's All Relative - How to get along with toxic in-laws for newlyweds and parents. You can read the article here and here.
    Insider's Guide to the Art of Persuasion added to J.D. Meier's Sources of Insight See it here.
    Dr. K quoted in WebMD's GoodHousekeeping reprint, available here.
    Dr. K's coauthored international bestseller Dealing With People You Can't Stand gets reviewed in Weekly World News (yes, you read that correctly! The paper that features headlines like "Alien Elvis ate my two-headed baby!") You can read it here.
    Dr. K's Top Ten Lessons on Sources of Insight. Available here.
    The Akira Jobs web site prints one of Dr. K's articles, on Communication Needs-Styles and their role in effective communication. Have a look here.
    Dr. K quoted in Daily Mail article.
    Dr. K's new book, 'How To Click With People: The Secret To Better Relationships In Business And In Life' was published on 7/05/2011 by Hyperion Books. Our new web site, HowToClickWithPeople.com is open. Please subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop on late breaking news and offers.
    Dr. K delivered a full day of communication training to Kraft Foods on July 19, 2011, in Hanover, New Jersey.
    Dr. K delivered the keynote address on Lessons In Civility at the Indianapolis Leadership Breakfast, sponsored by the Indy Chamber of Commerce, followed by a closed coaching session with Indianapolis City Councilors, on January 13, 2012.
    Dr. K teamed up with old friend and coauthor Dr. B for a little R&R training about Dealing With Difficult People in Akron, Ohio on August 19, 2011.
    Dr. K returned as Auctioneer for the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy event at Paschal Winery on September 10, 2011. The event was a success, thanks to all who contributed and participated.
    Dr. K was a featured presenter at the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) conference in New Orleans, on the topic of Influence and The Art Of Persuasion, on February 28th, 2012. More information on the conference can be found here.
    Dr. K was a featured speaker for the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership Conference, May 13, 2011. More information here.
    Dr. K once again presented the popular Healthy Communication Workshop to incoming freshmen medical students at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, AZ on January 5 and 6, 2012. Visit SCNM's web site here.
    Dr. K was the featured guest on the Jefferson Exchange with Geoffrey Riley on October 7, 2011. You can hear the interview by clicking here.
    Dr. K delivered a keynote address for the Hazard County Technical College in Hazard, Kentucky on August 5, 2011. More information here.
    Dr. K presented a well received keynote titled 'How Councils Can Stop Clashing And Start Clicking' to the League of Oregon Cities conference in Bend, Oregon on October 1st, 2011.
    Dr. K was the featured guest on David Kinser's Career Solutions radio show on September 8, 2011. This audio will soon be available on Dr. K's blog.
    ChangeThis has published Dr. K's manifesto, 'Clickability: A Skill For Life.' You can download it freely, here.
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    "For the third year, the feedback forms say "Bring Rick back!" Your versatility continues to impress me and,as usual, your humor, warmth, and sensitivity to the group wins hearts and respect." — Marla Rosner, Supercuts
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    "I can't remember the last time our delegates were so attentive in the closing session. Your topic really hit home with our entire audience." — Kenneth L. Robinson, President, Nat Assoc of Fed Credit Unions
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    "Dr. Rick,I don't normally write speakers but I had to write and say thanks. I heard you speak in the Baltimore, Maryland area to the Army National Guard Family Support Groups. I took notes on the outline you had provided ... It is like a lifesaver for me. I can't thank you enough." — Laurie Goetchius
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    “His keynote was so successful and well received that the following breakout session was standing room only and could barely contain the overflow crowd.” — Jill McClelland, ORPA
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