Buckingham Challenges the Next Generation to Defy Conventional Corporate Wisdom & Put their Strengths First When Choosing a Career Rather than Chasing a Paycheck and the Approval of Teachers & Parents

(Nashville, TN) Marcus Buckingham today announced the release of his fifth book and break-through toolkit The Truth About You: Your Secret to Success which challenges young professionals to defy the conventional wisdom of choosing a career path primarily for financial security and stability, and to take a stand by following their strengths and interests, giving them the ultimate edge in work and in life. Buckingham’s The Truth About You: Your Secret to Success shows the next generation how to achieve true satisfaction and lasting success by putting themselves first.

“Fewer than two out of ten people ever get to experience a high level of satisfaction in their career,” says Marcus Buckingham, best-selling author and the world’s leading expert in career success. “What today’s generation achieves and how they develop will be a direct reflection of the choices they make to play to their strengths at work.” READ MORE »

(Dallas, TX) Thomas Nelson Live Events will host 29 Women of Faith conferences throughout the United States in 2008. Thousands of women will gather for the events filled with inspiration, laughter and time to relate to other women.“It’s such a great time for women to get away for a weekend and be with our girlfriends,” says Nancy Persinger, from Medinah, IL.”We all need to do that at least once a year – if not more.”2008 marks the 13th year for Women of Faith conferences. As the nation’s largest women’s event, nearly 4 million women have attended the conferences since the organization began, and more than 350,000 women are expected to attend this year’s events. READ MORE »

Inside My Heart and Blue Like Jazz Each Top 1 Million Copies Sold

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson Publishers proudly announces that Robin McGraw’s Inside My Heart and Donald Miller’s Blue Like Jazz have each reached the impressive publishing milestone of more than one million copies sold.

“The success of both Inside My Heart and Blue Like Jazz lies in the powerful messages within each title as well as the unique and interesting perspectives that each author offers,” said Brian Hampton, senior vice president and publisher for Thomas Nelson’s corporate brands division. “We are thrilled with the success of these books, and fully expect them to continue to resonate with multitudes of readers and enjoy considerable sales for many years to come.” READ MORE »

#1 New York Times Best Selling Author To Expand Publishing Partnership and Brand

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson Publishers announces the re-signing of Robin McGraw, wife of bestselling author and television talk show host, Dr. Phil McGraw. The agreement, which extends through 2011, includes three major trade books and related products represented by Dupree, Miller and Associates. The first book, What’s Age Got To Do With It?, is set to release in January 2009 and will target the female demographic—the core of Dr. Phil’s worldwide audience, an audience with whom Robin has formed a meaningful relationship over the years.

What’s Age Got To Do With It? highlights how a woman can live her healthiest and best at any season of her life. McGraw will consult with experts in fields from medicine to makeup, skin care to hormones and challenge readers to take care of themselves first and foremost. She’ll provide personal stories and insights from her life and explore how the reader can learn from her experience. READ MORE »

#1 Best Selling Author Marcus Buckingham Inks Major Publishing Agreement

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson Publishers is pleased to announce the signing of Marcus Buckingham, Cambridge-educated, world-renowned speaker and strengths guru. Two deals call for an innovative book/DVD release, two major trade books, plus potential adaptations of the works in the form of study guides, gift books, or children’s books, extends through 2011, with worldwide publishing rights.

For those heading out into the “real world” and those already entrenched in it, a life-sapping mantra is being repeated: It’s not all about you! Employees are taught to put themselves aside and get plugged in to the mission of the organization, the goals of the company. But Marcus Buckingham believes that a person’s ability to succeed in life flies directly in the face of corporate thinking. His new release, The Truth About You, (September 2008) leads readers to true success by empowering them to make the crucial choice of putting themselves first by crafting a work life that plays to their strengths. READ MORE »