{"product_id":"the-way-of-the-road-warrior-lessons-in-business-and-life-from-the-road-most-traveled-hardback-9780787980627","title":"The Way of the Road Warrior; Lessons in Business and Life from the Road Most Traveled (Hardback) 9780787980627","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Way of the Road Warrior\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eLessons in Business and Life from the Road Most Traveled\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Rob Jolles does it again!  \u003ci\u003eThe Way of the Road Warrior\u003c\/i\u003e is an introspective and thoughtful exposé of life on the road that can benefit anyone in business, particularly those on the front line.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Eli Jones, Coauthor, \u003ci\u003eSelling ASAP,\u003c\/i\u003e and executive director, Sales Excellence Institute, University of Houston  \u003cp\u003e\"This book is a both a surprisingly personal commentary and also a broadly applicable manual for business.  We can all benefit from Rob Jolles' invaluable advice.\"\u003cbr\u003e —David M. Rowell, publisher, \u003ci\u003eThe Travel Insider (thetravelinsider.info)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A must-read for anyone considering a career that requires significant business travel.  From my position in the front of the plane, I see the faces that are written about in this book.  It is an informative, accurate, and empathetic assessment that anyone who travels, including pilots, should read, and learn from.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Buzz Collins, pilot, Southwest Airlines\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"One word best describes Rob Jolles and why he connects with his readers so well:  he is genuine.   People listen to him, trust him, and learn from him because he is authentic, because he's been there, and because we relate to him.  Don't miss this book!  As our trusted advisor, Rob shares some very special insights about pounding the pavement with us . . . his fellow Road Warriors.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Joseph A. Sullivan, executive vice president, Legg Mason, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRobert L. Jolles (Author), F. W. Sanzenbacher (Foreword by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780787980627, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 18 November 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e256 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.4 x 14.4 x 2.5 cm, 0.372 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Way of the Road Warrior\u003c\/i\u003e offers weary business travelers inspiration, advice, and practical skills for conquering the competition while conducting business on the road.  This business traveler’s handbook is written by Robert L. Jolles—salesman, consultant, professional speaker, and veteran “Road Warrior” who has logged more than twenty years and two million miles in the air.  In \u003ci\u003eThe Way of the Road Warrior,\u003c\/i\u003e he delves into his personal journal and wealth of experience to offer insights on the sometimes difficult balancing act between work, travel, and family.  \u003cp\u003eRobert Lewis Stevenson wrote, “The most beautiful adventures are not those we go to seek.” In these pages, readers will find that a chance conversation with a cab driver can be as valuable as a sit-down with a CEO.  Jolles also speaks to the dangerous and addictive aspects of business travel and doesn’t sugarcoat the toll it takes on those who wait at home. From beginning to end, \u003ci\u003eThe Way of the Road Warrior\u003c\/i\u003e will teach you why business travel isn’t just a way to do your job, but a warrior’s path to insight, wisdom, and so very much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword “The SOBs in the Metal Tube” by F.W. Sanzenbacher, Retired Captain, United Airlines.  \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER ONE:\u003c\/b\u003e Some Days Are Better Than Others.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER TWO:\u003c\/b\u003e When the Other Team Doesn’t Play Fair.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER THREE:\u003c\/b\u003e Deals and Dealers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER FOUR:\u003c\/b\u003e Workflow: Go? Or No Go?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER FIVE:\u003c\/b\u003e Danger Zones and Detours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER SIX:\u003c\/b\u003e Battling Slumps and Other Emotional Traps.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER SEVEN:\u003c\/b\u003e “Houston,We’ve Got a Problem”.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER EIGHT:\u003c\/b\u003e Finding the Positives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER NINE:\u003c\/b\u003e Victory Over Self.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER TEN:\u003c\/b\u003e The Way of Technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER ELEVEN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9\/11: For George.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER TWELVE:\u003c\/b\u003e Overcoming the Addiction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER THIRTEEN:\u003c\/b\u003e The End of My Confessions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Author.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52410679722264,"sku":"9780787980627","price":17.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780787980627.jpg?v=1784248489","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-way-of-the-road-warrior-lessons-in-business-and-life-from-the-road-most-traveled-hardback-9780787980627","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}