Resources
for Lifelong Leadership Development
Leadership development does not happen in one moment. It is built through reflection, practice, reinforcement, and better decisions over time.
LEADERS ARE READERS.
Van Hooser Leadership books give executives, managers, and emerging leaders practical guidance they can use to strengthen communication, build trust, improve relationships, and lead with greater intention. Organizations also use these books to reinforce keynote, training, and executive coaching experiences with a shared language that lasts beyond the session.
Phillip Van Hooser, CSP, CPAE, is a Hall of Fame leadership keynote speaker, executive coach, and author whose work draws on four decades of leadership and keynote experience. Alyson Van Hooser, CSP, is a leadership performance expert, keynote speaker, executive coach, and author who helps leaders recognize and correct the misreads that weaken trust, buy-in, relationships, and performance.
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The Van Hooser Leadership
Library Promise
Every Van Hooser Leadership book is grounded in practical experience, clear principles, and ideas leaders can apply in real situations. The topics vary, but the standard remains the same: useful guidance that helps people communicate more effectively, make better decisions, strengthen relationships, and lead responsibly.
INFINITE INFLUENCE:
CAPTIVATE, CONNECT, COMPEL,
AND CREATE LASTING IMPACT
BY ALYSON VAN HOOSER
In a world moving at breakneck speed, the ability to understand people and build authentic relationships has become essential to leadership and success. Drawing from her experience of being born under-resourced and underestimated, Alyson Van Hooser shares seven practical principles for seeing beyond assumptions, understanding what matters to others, and responding in ways that build trust and lasting influence. Infinite Influence gives readers a human-centered approach to strengthening personal and professional relationships and creating better outcomes together.
Best for leaders and teams who need stronger trust, buy-in, connection, and influence.
“Infinite Influence is the book we all need in today’s fast-paced, often impersonal society—not only a reminder to slow down and sit with others in their stories, but a guide for how to actually do the work. With her latest book, Alyson Van Hooser gives us the keys to unlocking deeper, more fulfilling, and more productive personal and professional relationships—built on the rock-solid foundation of empathy—so that we can motivate ourselves and those around us to achieve greatness.”
—JENNIFER JANECHEK, PHD, Director of Content Strategy, Sound Wisdom
Earning the Right
to Be Heard
BY PHILLIP VAN HOOSER
Being heard is about more than just getting what you want. It’s about approaching decision-makers in a way that sparks their interest and inspires a desire to listen to you both now and down the road. By sharing the “answer sheet” to the 5 key questions you must have answers for in your conversations, this book prepares you to reach the sweet spot of strategic communication, gaining more respect and influence while increasing your professional opportunities.
Best for professionals who need to communicate with decision-makers more clearly and credibly.
“Though I felt I would gain value from the book, I strongly underestimated how much value I would get.”
—STEVE SANDERS, Cybersecurity Expert, CollectiveCalibration.com
30-Day Journey to Accelerate Success
BY PHILLIP VAN HOOSER & ALYSON VAN HOOSER
Thriving in a radically diverse, rapidly-changing world requires a firm foundation in the principles that will improve your performance and drive professional growth. This 30-day success program offers a roadmap for elevating your professional game by explaining the critical qualities, behaviors, and actions you need to accelerate your success. START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY!
Best for emerging leaders and professionals ready to strengthen personal responsibility, habits, and performance.
“The Van Hoosers are experts and very adept at relating on a layman's level. It's an easy read and applicable immediately.”
—J. ANSELL
We Need to Talk
BUILDING TRUST WHEN COMMUNICATING GETS CRITICAL
BY PHILLIP VAN HOOSER
Like it or not, your communication skills are a huge factor in your leadership success. Your ability to communicate impacts every professional relationship you have—peers, bosses, customers, employees, and more. We Need to Talk reveals six proven strategies for communicating effectively when relationships and results are riding on what you say and how you say it.
Best for leaders who need practical strategies for difficult, sensitive, or high-stakes conversations.
"Within days of reading We Need to Talk, I applied two of the principles Phil described and was beyond thrilled at the outcome. I was utterly amazed at how easy it was to have the conversation. Every manager, no matter how experienced, can benefit from this book."
—SISSY PINNEGAR, Client Support Manager, ADP, Inc.
Level Up:
ELEVATE YOUR GAME AND
CRUSH YOUR GOALS
BY ALYSON VAN HOOSER
Leveling up is the only foolproof success strategy. You must own your responsibility for taking control of who you are, what you do, and what your life will become. In this life-changing book, Alyson reveals the knowledge you need, actions you must take, and areas of life you must own to shift the trajectory of your professional life. It’s time to LEVEL UP!
Best for professionals ready to take greater ownership of their choices, growth, and results.
“Our Sales Team theme for 2021 is LEVEL UP and we were so excited to read Alyson’s book together. It is one of the most engaging and motivating books I have ever read. Alyson has a way of engaging with the reader. It felt like we were having a conversation with her while reading it. So many actionable ways to apply her book to your life and business! I promise, you will be happy you read it!”
—MERRILEE CORNIA, VP of Sales Fidelity & Chicago SW Washington
Leaders Ought
to Know:
11 GROUND RULES FOR COMMON
SENSE LEADERSHIP
BY PHILLIP VAN HOOSER
There are some essential concepts all leaders should know, but too often don’t. In Leaders Ought to Know, you’ll discover the foundational, often undisclosed, rules for becoming a relational, integrity-based, results-focused leader. This practical, commonsense guidebook is a must-read for any leader, at any level, feeling the pressure to perform.
Best for new and experienced managers who need practical, commonsense leadership fundamentals.
“Leaders Ought To Know is the perfect book about leadership skills written by a guy who knows leadership inside and out. Forget about theory—this is all stuff that can be used today, tomorrow, and forever. Phillip looks at issues that may seem complex and breaks it all down into manageable steps that lead to success. You will learn how to ratchet up your performance and in tandem build the skills of the folks on your team.”
—JOE SCARLETT, Tractor Supply Co, President/Chairman, Retired
Willie's Way
6 SECRETS FOR WOOING, WOWING, AND WINNING CUSTOMERS AND THEIR LOYALTY
BY PHILLIP VAN HOOSER
Based on the hard-earned wisdom of a cabdriver who spent time with customers every single day, this engaging book empowers sales and customer service professionals to woo, wow and win customers’ long-term loyalty through 6 key practices. Using these proven ideas, any service professional can be successful in delivering exceptional customer service even in the most difficult circumstances.
Best for customer service and sales professionals who want to strengthen customer relationships and loyalty.
“…absolutely hit the bulls-eye with an outstanding instruction manual about the keys to extraordinary customer service.”
—RICK KELLEY, Director of Training & Employee Development, Axcan Pharma, Inc.
You're Joe's Boy,
Ain't Ya?
BY PHILLIP VAN HOOSER
Learn to live, love, and lead with contentment and purpose through the stories in this inspirational book. Phillip shares the leadership lessons from life that have helped him—and can help you—build a solid footing in today’s rocky world. These concepts will start you on your personal leadership development journey today.
Best for readers interested in purpose, values, relationships, and practical lessons for life and leadership.
“This book can change your life! Insightful. Powerful. Inspiring. Personal lessons that will nurture your heart and nourish your mind.”
—NIDO QUBEIN, President, High Point University
Willie:
CHOFER Y PROFESOR
BY PHILLIP VAN HOOSER
Un libro como ninguno en el género del servicio al cliente, Willie: Chofer y profesor traduce la sabiduría del sentido común en aplicaciones prácticas. Cada capítulo analiza uno de los seis secretos sobre el servicio y explica por qué y cómo funciona. Desde escuchar a los clientes, ofrecerles favores especiales, hasta hacer que cada contacto con un cliente sea algo memorable, estas estrategias comprobadas impresionarán, atraerán y ganarán nuevos clientes mediante cada interacción.
Ideal para profesionales de servicio al cliente que desean fortalecer las relaciones y la lealtad de sus clientes.
GROW YOUR
EMPLOYEES
INTO LEADERS
The
6 Levels of Empowerment
Use this PRACTICAL GUIDE to understand how to increase responsibility, ownership, and decision-making capacity in the people you are developing.