Tony Alessandra

Dr. Alessandra is a prolific author with 18 books translated into 49 foreign language editions, including the newly revised, best selling The NEW Art of Managing People (Free Press/Simon & Schuster, 2008); Charisma (Warner Books, 1998); The Platinum Rule (Warner Books, 1996); Collaborative Selling (John Wiley & Sons, 1993); and Communicating at Work (Fireside/Simon & Schuster, 1993). He is featured in over 50 audio/video programs and films, including Relationship Strategies (American Media); The Dynamics of Effective Listening (Nightingale-Conant); and Non-Manipulative Selling (Walt Disney). He is also the originator of the internationally-recognized behavioral style assessment tool - The Platinum Rule®.

Recognized by Meetings & Conventions Magazine as "one of America's most electrifying speakers," Dr. Alessandra was inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame in 1985 and is a member of the Speakers Roundtable, a group of 20 of the world's top professional speakers. Tony's polished style, powerful message, and proven ability as a consummate business strategist consistently earn rave reviews and loyal clients.

"We asked for and you delivered an hour to remember! You met and exceeded my expectations. You were well prepared, applied the material that we requested and delivered a high-energy presentation. Thanks!" Sandra Burns, Manager, Corporate Communications

"Dr. Tony Alessandra established immediate rapport with an audience of 225+ sales professionals, demonstrated a pragmatic approach to improving customer satisfaction and retention through collaborative selling and ignited my sales team exactly as I had hoped. Well done and certainly a curtain call is in order!" 
Kevin Dougherty, REED Construction Data

"Tony Alessandra delivers and then some! He's engaging, entertaining and right on the mark when it comes to tailoring his presentation to the audience. His message works on a number of levels. It's a talented speaker who can involve his audience right from the get go, and hold their interest throughout. When an audience is still talking about the presentation the next day, you know you have a hit. Tony is gifted."Sandra Carroll, The American Automobile Association

"Tony's presentation had real impact. The points he made were not only relevant to our audience; they were delivered in a way to make them memorable and fun. It was great to have such an important topic delivered with punch as well as humor." Corrine Smith, Black & Veatch

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