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Gifts From The Mountain won the 2008 Benjamin Franklin Award for best gift book/small format.

Gifts from the Mountain
Simple Truths for Life's Complexities

Whether you are a world-weary worker juggling the demands of a hectic life or a seeker of soul-satisfying experiences, this deceptively simple book is your key to refresh, renew, rethink and recharge.

Inspired by the challenges of backpacking through the Sierras, I discover metaphors for understanding the mundane and the magnificent, the difficult and the delightful, the ordinary and the extraordinary in our 24/7 world. Join this walk in the wilderness to discover fresh perspectives, practical practices and laugh-out-loud-joy in the process.

You'll find wisdom expressed in a beautiful, economical, easy-to-read-and-grasp fashion that helps your spirit soar and your mind expand. You'll discover mountains about being, doing, living, and working. Simple truths for trekking through life await in this mountain university.

FREE Bonus—Conversation Firestarters

To help you use this book as a way of engaging in deeper conversations, I've written three conversation fire-starters. One is for leaders. One is for coaches. And one is for companions.

Click here to download which ever one resonates for you.

Please let me know how you have used them and what questions you created on your own. You can write me at eileen@eileenmcdargh.com

?Beautiful in its simplicity and rich, timeless wisdom.?

John L. McCranie
Education Chair
Florida Club Manager Association

"The natural world has a knack for being able to cut all our complications and confusions down to size. And that's exactly what Eileen McDargh does with this lyrical book, showing us through observations on the backpacking trail that the path ahead is right in front of us--if we're really looking. She certainly is, finding lessons for use at home and work in the tenaciousness of a high-altitude flower, the unexpected whims of the elements, and the danger of false confidence on the downhill track. Books that shine the mirror of nature back on us often wind up stuck in the gates from triteness. Not this one. The writing is superb. I kept thinking, I wish I'd seen that on the trail. I wish I'd written that. If you love the outdoors, are a hiking fan, or just want to get some wise words from a pathfinder who can clarify decisions in work or life, check this little book out. It gets you off the bullet train and lets you see the forest AND the trees."

Joe Robinson, author of Work to Live
and founder of ESCAPE Magazine

"Your words and writings deeply moved us, given our love for the hiking and the outdoors as well as our hurried personal and professional ‘life’ schedules. We hope to have the opportunity to meet you in person sometime in the future. Until then, Happy Trails!"

Seth & Tia Wolkov

“What a treasure! This is an eloquent, singular work that transcends words on a page to become an eloquent masterpiece. It not only embodies the heart and spirit of the author; it captures the heart, mind and spirit of the reader. I’m using this as a model for my clients to show how to craft a one- of-a-kind book.”

Sam Horn,
author of POP! Stand Out in Any Crowd
and 15-time Emcee of the world-renowned
Maui Writers Conference

Here's to your journey—your footnotes for walking through life!

Berrett Koehler is a publisher whom Fast Company names among the most socially responsible and up-and-coming publishing houses in the U.S. They are the publisher of my book Gifts from the Mountain: Simple Truths for Life's Complexities.  For great books that cover important topics, go here www.bkconnection.com.  Click here to see Gifts From The Mountain at Berrett Koehler.

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Talk Ain't Cheap... It's Priceless
Connecting in a Disconnected World

Discover the forgotten secret for all those who are superb leaders: they know how to TALK to people. This is a fast-read, skill-based handbook that can change how you connect with the hearts and minds of colleagues, employees and customers. Remember: the intangibles drive the tangibles of business. Order one for everyone in your company! Group discounts. Call us for details.

"I met Eileen McDargh as a result of reading her book, Talk Ain't Cheap...It's Priceless! Connecting in a Disconnected World. The book provides numerous salient points for helping leaders recognize the value of building genuine conversation with customers, colleagues, and employees...and connecting with their hearts and minds. This book has been an excellent resource for the people I coach in helping them master this important leadership skill. In addition, I have read Eileen's other book, Gifts from the Mountain: Simple Truths for Life's Complexities and often weave some of the wisdom from this book into the work I do in the area of career development. Eileen's work inspires me, and the people I work with, to take positive steps forward for personal and professional development."

Bette Krakau

"The book is great! I use the Behind your curtain activity for manager orientation.

The entire read has provided me a whole new appreciation in connecting in what you refer to in your book as a "disconnected world."

Thank you for the great resource."

Tom Rummel
Morrison Senior Dining Director of Field Learning

"This book brings into focus the reality that in today?s lightning-fast business environment, we are suffering from a disconnection that costs us relationships with our clients and staff. Talk Ain?t Cheap gives concrete ways to overcome that situation.?

John L. McCranie
Education Chair
Florida Club Manager Association

"The essence of good service is great managers who engage their employees. The essence of that kind of greatness lies in the quality of conversation that is created. The author does a magnificent job of teaching both the art and the science of straight talk!

This book is very much like Eileen in person. It exudes energy and warmth. It is sincere and real. It’s small but powerful. And, it leaves you smiling. This is one short book you’ll wish was longer.

If you’re a manager you’ll want this in your top desk drawer. If you are a manager of managers, you’ll get this for all who report to you and hold them accountable for the advice practical tips the author shares!"

Beverly Kaye
Founder and CEO, Career Systems International
Co-author, Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em:
Getting Good People to Stay

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Work for a Living & Still Be Free to Live
Revised for the New Millennium

If you are an overworked executive, an entrepreneur, a stressed-out employee who knows there's more to life than receiving a paycheck, then this book is for you. In this latest revision, you’ll find information that is both timely and timeless.

Here is step-by-step supportive advice—based on the experience of real people who have made advantageous career choices—that will enable you to find and maintain a life by design and not default.

Work for a Living & Still Be Free to Live is a totally engrossing, valuable book that leads the reader through an evaluation of his/her strengths and needs and demonstrates an intriguing method to define a true work pattern. How to integrate it into the reader's life is the triumph of this guide—which is a virtual map to job and personal success.

Heralded as an outstanding contribution to good self management by Dr. Kenneth Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager, McDargh's book "explores how to balance making a living with making a life and offers a process for doing both."

"I read the first edition of this book many years ago.  It has remains on the bookshelf behind my desk within grabbing distance ever since.  This edition is even better.  It is replete with suggestions, anecdotes, tips and ideas.  Best of all, you get to know Eileen.  It’s almost like having a good friend take you by the hand to help you make an important life transition."

Beverly Kaye
Founder/CEO:  Career Systems International
Co-Author: Love It Don’t Leave It:
26 Ways to Get What You Want at Work

"This book is written so eloquently and speaks to your heart so warmly that you feel like you have the author sitting beside you whispering encouraging words of support into your ears! The author has a way of sharing strategies that are simple, yet very powerful and effective. I highly recommend this book!"

"As a working single mother, I'm always on the look out for help with balance in my life. This book offers practical suggestions and made me realize I am not alone in dealing with day-to-day stress. This book would be an excellent gift for relatives, friends or employees!"

The Resilient Spirit
Staying Right Side Up in an Upside Down World
(can be customized with a company logo, special dedication, and more)

The events of 9-11 proved that our spirits are larger than we ever imagined. We can do amazing things - collectively and individually. This small book gleans wisdom from the ordinary and extraordinary, offering simple reminders of powerful actions that produce resilient results. As one client told me, "this is a book I keep on my desk and open everyday. There's always the right lesson staring at me." After all, we can use a boost every now and then!

Our spirits need encouragement. We believe in the power of the human spirit to overcome great odds, to make bold moves, to change the course of history. We know the energy and skill of the talented men and women in all of our communities. And we know that our spirits need encouragement to stay the course in a world of challenge and complexity.

Each of us has great strength to overcome odds. We just need to be reminded at times. Consider this little book your "booster shot". Let it spike the antibodies so that you'll not only survive but thrive in your work, your life, and our world.

After all, we ARE in it together.

(This book can be customized and delivered in bulk for the employees in your company!)

Softcover, 48 pages, ISBN 0- 962319-01-5

Eileen,

I heard you speak in Nashville at the Administrators meeting.  I read your book, The Resilient Spirit, received at the meeting.   You are truly an inspiration!  I recently changed positions in the company and have had some difficulty adjusting and having regrets.   Your book has empowered me to look deeper into myself to see why I'm unhappy at work.   As you say, I need to "stop whining and start winning" and realize I have the power to change things for the better.   I'm looking forward to reading your book, Work for a Living & Still Be Free to Live.   Thank you, Eileen, for helping others, like myself, get back on track when it feels like our world is falling apart. 

You are a blessing!

Kathy Donoghue
P&G

Meditations For The Road Warrior

Many Christian businesspeople travel frequently for their jobs, taking them away from the support of family, friends, and church. They are called "road warriors," a term familiar to readers of "USA Today" and "Fortune" magazine. As professional speakers, Mark Sanborn and Terry Paulson know all too well the pressures and perils of business travel. The editors have brought together a team of committed Christian road warriors to write devotions targeted specifically to the needs of business travelers.

Each entry is designed to encourage and equip businesspeople to continue in an obedient walk with Christ, no matter how busy they are or how far away from home.

The devotions cover topics such as:

• loneliness
• sharing one's faith with fellow travelers
• worshiping with other Christians while away from home
• road rage
• staying connected to God despite a hectic schedule

Meditations for the Road Warrior is compact enough to slip easily into an attach or suitcase. Filled with comfort and encouragement, this attractive book makes a meaningful gift for every road warrior.

"Busy frequent flyers will be blessed with the nuggets of spiritual wisdom offered in Meditations for the Road Warrior. As refreshing as a cool mint on a firm pillow!"

"A wonderful gift.... I hope this little gem finds its way into many carry-on bags!"

Book Bundle

Purchase all of the books by Eileen McDargh on this page including:

Gifts from the Mountain - Simple Truths for Life's Complexities
Talk Ain't Cheap... It's Priceless - Connecting in a Disconnected World
Work for a Living & Still Be Free to Live - Revised for the New Millennium
The Resilient Spirit - Staying Right Side Up in an Upside Down World
Meditations For The Road Warrior