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About the Author

Bob Selden is an Australian expatriate and now permanent resident of New Zealand's North Island. He is the author of three previous books, including the practical management title, What To Do When You Become The Boss: How New Managers Become Successful Managers, which has sold more than 75,000 copies and been published in four languages: English, Polish, Chinese, and Portuguese.An earlier edition of Don't: How Using the Right Words Will Change Your Life was a finalist in the non-fiction category of the prestigious INDIE Book Awards.In addition to his writing, Bob has worked as a banker, consultant, trainer, part-time sports psychologist, and mentor to aspiring managers, leaders, and start-up businesses. He has held roles at two leading business schools: the Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Lausanne, Switzerland, and the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) in Sydney, Australia. He has also consulted with a wide range of organisations across four continents.Bob holds qualifications in Management, Psychology, and Organisational Development.Today, Bob spends less time travelling and more time writing. He lives with his wife, Anita, on a five-acre property in New Zealand's Manawatū region, along with their working dog, Max. A keen cyclist, he also serves as a board member of the local cycling organisation, the Greasy Chain Charitable Trust.More information about Bob's work is available at his website, www.bobselden.com.