The YOU Factor: A Handbook for Powerful Living

by Leslie Strong

A book that does for self-empowerment and motivation what You: An Owner's Manual did for our understanding of the physical body, Leslie Strong's The YOU Factor marries the tenets of Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project with the practical business advice of Steven Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Not since What Colour Is Your Parachute has a book offered such a wealth of good, practical advice for a workforce in transition. The YOU Factor breaks down the victim mentality and gives readers some much-needed handholding on the path to personal fulfillment. Appeals to a wide audience: For anyone who is "stuck," dealing with a job loss, transition, or a personal or career crisis, Leslie Strong's Power Tools are as relevant for stay-at-home moms as they are for CEOs. "Take back your power--stop giving it away. This is Lesley Strong's rallying cry in The YOU Factor. Her simple, effective Power Tools take on what's between you and your goals, in all aspects of life. The first step: Seeing barriers of your own making. From there, she helps readers to move steadily towards what they want. Her how-to for gagging the inner voice that says 'I can't' puts The YOU Factor on my must-read list. Nancy Vonk, author and co-chief creative officer, Ogilvy & Mather "The YOU Factor provides a highly effective framework to help you re-claim your power. Through practical examples and real-life stories, Leslie Strong demonstrates how you can unleash your passion and your talent, and eliminate those barriers that prevent you from being your true, best self. For those of us looking to have positive impact in our personal and professional lives, this book is an essential first step." Willa Black, vice president, corporate affairs, Cisco Canada

156 pages, Paperback

First published August 20, 2013

About the author

Leslie Strong is the author of The YOU Factor: A Handbook For Powerful Living [Barlow Book Publishing].

Leslie is a personal and executive leadership coach who motivates and inspires others to identify, reframe, and ultimately transform their personal and professional lives. As a workshop facilitator and executive coach, Leslie specializes in reconnecting people with their personal power and equipping them to succeed in all areas of their life.

A graduate of Carleton University and a certified life and executive coach through Royal Roads University and The Coaches Training Institute, Leslie is the founder of Strong Coaching. Her client base consists of individuals, entrepreneurs, stay-at-home moms, small businesses and multinational corporations.

The You Factor is Leslie’s first book, and is available via all major online retailers and in brick and mortar bookstores across Canada ($14.99 paperback / $9.99 e-book).