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The official launch of Straight Talk For Success is April 22nd, but I was lucky to be sent an advance review copy.

I have read lots of business books that ride the coat tails of the latest business fad or bandwagon. Then they quietly fade into the sunset or into the store remainder bin.

Just Common Sense
It's refreshing to read Straight Talk For Success from The Common Sense Guy.

The book is subtitled "Common Sense Ideas That Won't Let You Down". As the name implies it's a book jam packed not only with business sense but with common sense.

The Common Sense guy, Bud Bilanich has a conversational manner and illustrates his points with interesting anecdotes.

5 Traits Shared By Successful People
The book is presented in 5 parts covering the 5 traits shared by successful people.

1       Successful people are self confident.

2.       Successful people have positive personal impact.

3.       Successful people are outstanding performers.

4.       Successful people are excellent communicators.

5.       Successful people are interpersonally competent.

Communication Skills
While all 5 traits are closely interrelated, I was particularly interested in the communication elements. Bilanich says there are 3 communication skills key to career and life success - 

• conversational skills
• writing skills
• presentation skills

Bud Bilanich offers practical tips in communication aspects such as networking, emails and controlling nerves when presenting.

Support Resources & Information
The practical nature of Straight Talk For Success is complemented by a free Straight Talk For Success Workbook.

You can also view a video with more insights and information on the book. 

Further Details
I can highly recommend Straight Talk For Success and will be using it for my own business development.  

As Bud says "We can all use a dose of common sense."  

You can order Straight Talk For Success directly from Bud Bilanich.