The Fearless Fish Out of Water: How to Succeed When You're the Only One Like You

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Conform to the norm or stand out? Fit in or break the mold? What's the key to success in the business world? Can you be what they expect you to be and still be yourself?
In "The Fearless Fish Out of Water," Robin Fisher Roffer offers a business success guide for anyone who's different, and gives readers a permission slip to celebrate their unique style. Here are the insider secrets to doing it your way and doing it big! You can be true to yourself and you can be your own person--without sacrificing the success you know you're capable of achieving. No matter what sets you apart--gender, race, age, style, attitude, or anything else--you can still make it to the top, not despite your differences, but because of them. In fact, being different is a powerful force if you know how to make the most of it.
At one time or another, we've all been the fish out of water. You might have felt left out, undervalued, ignored, or misunderstood--whether because of your style or your circumstances. But when you focus on the positive aspects of what makes you different, you can turn your differences into an advantage. Here, you'll find personal stories from successful professionals who were also fish out of water and learn how to make the most of your differences with practical insight, easy-to-follow guidelines, and engaging exercises.
You can fit in without blending in or disappearing, because being different gets you noticed. The secret lies in learning how to be more of who you are without alienating those around you. "The Fearless Fish Out of Water" shows you how to open up to your authentic self, use your differences to attract opportunities, and project a magnetic persona out of those personal qualities that set you apart.
It's time to stop apologizing for who you are and instead celebrate it. You may be different, but you aren't alone. Standing out is often the critical key to success for everyone from businesspeople to entrepreneurs to entertainers. Follow their lead, but do it your way. Read "The Fearless Fish Out of Water" and learn to show your true colors and reel in unlimited success.
Everyone's felt out of place at some point - be they female, minority, a geek, a non-conformist, or just boldly individual. Fearless Fish will show readers how to stay connected while maintaining a unique identity, how to fit in without blending in, how to transform exclusion and have an impact. After all, there is tremendous opportunity for influence when you're on the edge -- you're already noticed! Fearless Fish will demonstrate how to make the most out of being noticed as you gain the tools for becoming more of who you are, instead of trying to change who you are. It will help readers use the tools they already have to find everything they want in their careers -- without sacrificing their souls.