An experienced executive himself, Lyman MacInnis has guided the careers and affairs of successful executives and entrepreneurs as well as internationally renowned entertainers and athletes.

An inspiring and practical book of career advice for everyone, from executives and partners, to mid-career professionals and even graduates looking to get in on the ground floor.

For anyone ready to work their way to the top, Lyman MacInnis delivers the essentials. Advising on topics from networking, leadership, conflict resolution, negotiation, to never embarrassing yourself when addressing a crowd, and even how to give and take advice, How to Succeed in Anything by Really Trying is a wonder of common sense and a wealth of simple knowledge.

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"You can't sit back and wait for things to happen — you have to make them happen. That's the message of How to Succeed in Anything by Really Trying."
— The Calgary Herald

"Whether you're a first-time speaker or an experienced one looking to further refine your technique, The Elements of Great Public Speaking is a must-read guide to delivering a memorable speech and leaving the audience wanting more."
— Hon. Frank McKenna, former Canadian embassador to the United States

"A great book that really does set forth how to deliver high-energy presentations."
— Mark M. Maria, author of Rainmaking Made Simple: What Every Professional Must Know

"MacInnis clearly knows his stuff.... A practical guide to thumb through before every speech, whether it's your first or your 500th."
— USA Today

"MacInnis is a chartered accountant and is credited with inventing executive coaching in Canada. He's given financial advice to everyone from Anne Murray to Bobby Orr. And his new book, How to Succeed at Anything by Really Trying, is all about taking the initiative. Not just really trying, but really trying hard."
— The Gazette

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For more than three decades, as a senior partner with international accounting firms, Lyman MacInnis has acted as a strategist and facilitator to corporations and professional organizations ranging in size from owner-managed enterprises to Fortune 500 companies. An award-winning author, he has written more than 300 articles and has authored and co-authored twelve books. He lives in Toronto.

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