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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE UNDERDOG EDGE

No matter what you do or who you do it with, you need to influence others to get the results youre looking for. How do you do it when it seems like the other side holds all the cards? In this powerful book, Amy Showalter shows you how. The big surprise? Less can be more. Based on her years of experience and savvy, Amy explains why and how being the underdog can be a plus. Were all underdogs sometime. Amys book is a must read if you want to use that status to get results.

Scott Eblin, author, The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success

As a veteran lobbyist, I know that Amy has the pulse of what really matters when it comes to effective engagement in the legislative process. Her years of research with professional lobbyists, powerful interest groups and some of the most effective grassroots advocates in the nation gives her exclusive insights into what really works when influencing up. Its required reading for anyone who needs to get powerful people on their side.

James Clarke, CAE, Senior Vice President, Public Policy American Society of Association Executives

Senior Vice President, Public Policy American Society of Association Executives As one who has written the book on guerilla marketing tactics, I identify with the principles in this book. I recommend it for anyone who needs to influence up the food chain.

Mitch Meyerson, Founder of Guerrilla Marketing Coaching and author of 9 business/personal development books

THE

UNDERDOG EDGE

How Ordinary People Change the Minds of the Powerful

...and Live to Tell About It

AMY SHOWALTER

MORGAN JAMES PUBLISHINGNEW YORK

THE UNDERDOG EDGE

Copyright 2011 Amy Showalter

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DISCLAIMER: The Publisher and the Author make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this work and specifically disclaim all warranties, including without limitation warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. No warranty may be created or extended by sales or promotional materials. The advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for every situation. This work is sold with the understanding that the Publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional services. If professional assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. Neither the Publisher nor the Author shall be liable for damages arising herefrom. The fact that an organization or website is referred to in this work as a citation and/or a potential source of further information does not mean that the Author or the Publisher endorses the information the organization or website may provide or recommendations it may make. Further, readers should be aware that internet websites listed in this work may have changed or disappeared between when this work was written and when it is read.

ISBN: 978-1-60037-998-7 (Paperback)

978-1-61448-020-4 (eBook)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2011927218

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For Patricia Ann Showalter, the champion of underdogs everywhere

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I thank my teachersmy clients, their grassroots advocates, and my friends.

I am grateful to everyone who connected me with the inspiring individuals featured in this book; they are true talent scouts.

I also thank those who took the time to advise, counsel, cajole, and embolden me on this journey. Special thanks to the brilliant and nice Mark Levy, the encouraging Sam Horn, the clever Ann Gallagher, the cashmere chainsaw Nora Rubinoff, the tenacious Mary ODoherty, the super smart Dr. Kelton Rhoads, the ultra-competent Barbara McNichol, the strategic Sue Pechilio Polis, the effervescent Ellen Shuman, the never-miss-a-deadline team of Francine Wright and Jackie Harris, the bright and earnest Larry Robertson, the generous Kelly Benedetti, the steel magnolia Susan Goodman, and The Fabulous Randy.

To all of the inspiring, influential underdogs in this bookyou truly are the ethereal fluid that flows from the stars. Thank you for energizing me.

To the elected officials who told me your stories, you have illuminated what it takes for citizens to succeed in civic life. Thank you!

To the business executives who shared your insights, thank you for showing that anyone can effect change, even in large organizations.

I also thank the following friends and colleagues who made this project possible through their insights and feedback:

Lydia Bennett	Dave Gardner	Sharon Smith
Jenny Boese	Julia Hurst	Vickie Sullivan
Bruce Carroll	Carolyn Husten	Connie Tipton
David Clark	Micah Intermill	Chris Vest
Jim Clarke	Christopher Kemm	Betsy Vetter
Travis Doster	Brian Pallasch	Peter Weichlein
Sally Estvanic	Al Ribeiro	Lena West
Brad Fitch	Lori Robertson
Leann Fox	Brad Smith

And thanks to these venues that inspired my thought, clarity, and gave comfort:

Grand Teton National Park

The Bunnery - Jackson Hole

Servatii Pastry Shop and Deli - Cincinnati

INTRODUCTION

Think of a problem youre trying to solve. Maybe you want to get raises for your team members or abate traffic congestion in a new housing development next door. Perhaps you have a dispute with the IRS. Maybe you are the CEO who needs a legislator to vote for a bill that enables your company to expand into new markets. And you want a law changed to increase penalties for those who abuse animals. Maybe you want that plum job.

In these situations, no matter what your title or reputation, youre not involved in an equal partnership. Youre the underdog. If youre the team leader, youre the underdog to your boss. If youre the neighborhood association leader, youre the underdog to the zoning board. If youre the taxpayer, youre the underdog to the IRS. If youre the CEO, youre the underdog to the elected official. If youre the interview candidate, youre the underdog to the potential employer.

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