Jeff Davidson’s Highlights
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- Jeff’s 36th book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Getting Things Done, was published by Alpha/Penguin. The book is 324 pages, and sells for $18.95 in oversize trade paper format. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Getting Things Done addresses the all-embracing notion that you can complete most of what you want to get done at work and still stay sane. Readers can accomplish the same amount that they’ve been doing with greater ease and greater peace of mind.
- Jeff Davidson’s presentation, “Managing the Presentation With Grace,” delivered in San Antonio, was featured in Vital Speeches along with presentations made by Pope John Paul II and presidents of the American Medical Association, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and the United States. Jeff has previously been featured in Vital Speeches ten times in the company of such luminaries as George H.W. Bush, Lee Iacocca, and the Dalai Lama.
- The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Managing Stress has been published in 8 languages, including French by Campus, Italian by Techniche Nuove, complex Chinese by Kai Hsin, simplified Chinese by Red Flag, Czech by Pragma, Russian by Terra, Polish by Rebis, Portuguese by Siciliano, and Spanish by Pearson Education.
- Jeff has had articles published in Executive Excellence, Club Manager, Pacesetter, Real Estate Professional, International Management Council, Banknotes, Successful Meetings, and Presentations.
- Jeff has produced 27 audio programs on iTunes, among them, “Managing Information Overload,” “Time and Territory Management,” “Effective Presentations for Sales Professionals,” and “Self-Confidence for Sales Professionals.”
- Jeff’s book Simpler Living, then called The Joy of Simple Living (Rodale, 468 pages, hardcover) was acquired by Jarir Books of Saudi Arabia for translation into Arabic and distribution throughout the Arabic speaking world. The book was previously translated into French Canadian, Finnish, and Chinese. Mark Victor Hanson, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, is the foreword author for Simpler Living.
- Jeff’s book The 60 Second Organizer, published by Adam’s Media, was acquired by Kobuncha Publishing of Japan and has been translated into Japanese. The book was also acquired by Jarir Books of Saudi Arabia for translation into Arabic and distribution throughout Arabic speaking countries and territories. Both publishers also acquired Jeff’s book the The 60 Second Procrastinator. The book was also acquired by Cheong Nyeon Jeong Sin of Korea and has been translated into Korean.
- Jeff Davidson’s books, in the aggregate, have been translated (or sold in English language versions for foreign markets) a total of 143 times. Internationally, the most popular books by Jeff Davidson include Breathing Space with six foreign sales, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Managing Your Time with ten, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Managing Stress with twelve, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Assertiveness with six, Ten Minute Guide to Project Management with six, and Ten Minute Guide to Managing Time with seven.
- Jeff Davidson was selected two years running as the opening key note presenter at the Annual Convention of Wild Bird Feeders International. This is an industry association whose members serve wholesale or retail pet stores, and whose customers purchase bird feeding devices, grains, and other related products. Approximately 120 members attended the Convention held at Sheraton World Resorts at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Davidson’s address was titled “Dealing with Unrelenting Change.”
- The Breathing Space Institute, launched in June 1995, will celebrate its 17th anniversary. Founded by Jeff Davidson, MBA, CMC, the Institute, fueled by www.BreathingSpace.com, serves as a one-stop resource center for organizations and people seeking to overcome the relentless burden of information and communication overload. The website maintains a roster of books, articles, weekly tips, a monthly zine, and a host of other resources to those who seek to live and work at a comfortable pace in our sped up society.
- Davidson, who has been speaking professionally since 1983, and since 1988, specifically on the topic of managing interruptions, and managing multiple priorities, established the Institute in the mid 90s to fill a sorely needed gap in educational materials, training, and speaking services for career professionals. Over the years, www.BreathingSpace.com has been cited and praised by numerous major media outlets and publications and has won awards for web design, content, and service offerings.
