{"product_id":"working-toward-excellence-second-edition-10-nonnegotiables-for-achieving-uncommon-success-in-work-and-life-9781636986791","title":"Working Toward Excellence - Second Edition: 10 Nonnegotiables for Achieving Uncommon Success in Work and Life","description":"\u003cb\u003eExcellence is a Choice-And It's Nonnegotiable\u003c\/b\u003eWhat separates average from excellent, common from uncommon, fitting in from standing out? It's not talent, luck, or circumstance. It's the daily commitment to nonnegotiables--the core values that drive consistent success.In this expanded and updated second edition of \u003ci\u003eWorking Toward Excellence\u003c\/i\u003e, author and speaker Dr. Paul Buyer presents ten essential nonnegotiables for achieving uncommon success in work and life. Drawing on lessons from high performers across business, sports, education, and the arts, Dr. Buyer delivers a clear, actionable framework that inspires individuals and teams to aim higher and achieve more.Packed with fresh insights, new research, and powerful stories--including two brand-new nonnegotiables: \u003cb\u003eSimplicity\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eSacrifice\u003c\/b\u003e--this edition shows why, in a world obsessed with doing more, often the secret is doing less--but doing it with focus and purpose.Inside you'll learn how to: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbrace simplicity to cut through clutter and distractions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead with trust, consistency, and standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop a \"low tolerance for mediocrity\" mindset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster the ten nonnegotiables that create lasting success in any field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are a business leader, coach, educator, entrepreneur, or student, \u003ci\u003eWorking Toward Excellence\u003c\/i\u003e is your personal guide for cultivating a culture of excellence--one decision at a time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuyer, Paul:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eDr. Paul Buyer\u003c\/b\u003e is Director of Percussion and Professor of Music at Clemson University, where he also served as Director of Music and Acting Associate Dean. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees from the University of Arizona and his Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University. Dr. Buyer is a sought-after keynote speaker and author of \u003ci\u003eWorking Toward Excellence\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWorld Music\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Drumline Gold\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMarching Bands and Drumlines\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Vibraphone Playing\u003c\/i\u003e. His articles have appeared in \u003ci\u003eAmerican Music Teacher\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Teaching Music\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Yamaha Educator Suite\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Jazz Education Network\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePercussive Notes\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eHe is a recipient of the Percussive Arts Society Outstanding Service Award, served as its second vice president, and currently serves as co-editorial director of its journal, \u003ci\u003ePercussive Notes\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives with his wife, April, and son, Jackson, in Central, South Carolina. Learn more on his website, PaulBuyer.com. ","brand":"Morgan James Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51661080690962,"sku":"9781636986791","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d17f8e17-d9aa-4dbc-aa5b-77e6b4622550.jpg?v=1760435546","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/working-toward-excellence-second-edition-10-nonnegotiables-for-achieving-uncommon-success-in-work-and-life-9781636986791","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}