David Cottrell - Indispensable! Becoming the Obvious Choice in Business and in Life

Praise for Indispensable!

David Cottrell and Robert Nix once again prove that common sense can lead to great things. Indispensable! is a little book full of big ideas that can be understood and applied by anyoneanyone, that is, who really wants to increase their value, their respectability, and the likelihood they will be promoted. Read this book and take the first step above average to Indispensable!

Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute
Manager and Trust Works!

You can become indispensable! Follow the simple approach outlined in this book to rise above the competition for your next promotion.

Paul Spiegelman, bestselling author and founder of
BerylHealth, recognized as the #2 Best
Place to Work in America

You need to be indispensable, and David Cottrell and Robert Nix explain exactly how to do it. Their straightforward advice comes from experience, and the process they teach works. If you want to get ahead at work and become a better person in the process, this book is for you.

Mark Sanborn, author of The Fred Factor and
You Dont Need a Title to Be a Leader

Indispensable! is a powerful guide for all who want to become Indispensable within their organizations.

Marshall Goldsmith, author of What Got You Here Wont Get
You There and recognized as the #1 Most Influential
Leadership Thinker in the World

In a disposable business environment, Cottrell and Nix provide the antidote: becoming Indispensable. Their principles and skills on how character, performance, and great habits interface are a must-have. I highly recommend this book.

John Townsend, organizational consultant and
coauthor of the bestseller Boundaries

Once again, David Cottrell, along with Robert Nix, has written a great book! This time its on how to be Indispensable! This terrific book is easy to read and practical for everyday business, no matter what your business might be.

Garry Kinder, CEO, Kinder Brothers International

This book is a powerful, detailed guide on how employees and organizations can become more successful. Everyone needs to read Indispensable!

Greg Henslee, President and CEO, OReilly Auto Parts

This book should become an Indispensable part of your business library. The wise guidance outlined within Indispensable! is a great road map for anyone looking to move up in any organization.

Lorraine Grubbs, former Director of Employment,
Southwest Airlines and author of Lessons in Loyalty

Whether you are trying to get promoted or own a business that needs motivated and promotable associates, Indispensable! is for you. Read this book and follow the principles. It will help you become a better employee, peer, and leader.

Pat Williams, Orlando Magic cofounder and Senior Vice President
and author of Coach Woodens Greatest Secret

David Cottrell and Robert Nix have written an engaging book that will inspire you to rise above the crowd. Indispensable! was written to remind us that what we do, or fail to do, today will determine our future opportunities. In our modern workplace a stagnant sea of sameness and mediocrity is everywhere. Indispensable! will help you to determine the unique abilities you have and to develop them into increased effectiveness. Cottrell and Nix will teach you specific traits and skills that will get you noticed as a productive and committed team player ready for advancement. Each chapter ends with a powerful section titled Take Action that will help you to apply the key concepts of the book. Perhaps most important, Indispensable! will help you to be prepared for maximum achievement when opportunities arise in your future. If youre looking for a book that can help you to stand out among the crowd, this is the one, and it is truly Indispensable.

Greg L. Thomas, founder of we LEAD Incorporated and
Leadership Excellence, Ltd.

Cottrell and Nixs easy-to-follow insight and action plans for quickly becoming indispensable to your organization, coupled with your own intuitionoften considered the sum total of your life experienceswill undoubtedly prepare you for the success and boundless opportunities that your career has in store.

Kip Tindell, Chairman and CEO, The Container Store,
named one of Fortune magazines 100 Best Companies to
Work For 14 years in a row

David Cottrells Monday Morning Leadership was a hit out of the park, and Indispensable! is a shot heard around the world. This is a must-read for everyone seeking to enter the C-suites as well as those with their sights on the next level of the leadership ladder.

Jack F. Smalley, SPHR, Director HR Learning & Development,
Express Employment Professionals

Indispensable! contains so many practical observations and useful ideas it is like having a seasoned management mentor help you get the most out of your career.

Eric Severson, Executive VP of Sales, Pearson Education

This book gives you a step-by-step formula to make yourself valuable and then Indispensable, saving you years of hard work in reaching higher levels of both income and success.

Brian Tracy, author of Earn What Youre Really Worth

Putting Robert and Davids four tests into place (talent, values, desire, and courage) allows individuals to take the steps necessary to make themselves Indispensable! in the workplace. It is a great primer for those reexamining their occupation or those just beginning their career. Talent Plus agrees with the authors: It is your responsibility to understand your talents, values, and desires and then develop the courage to move forward.

Kimberly Rath, President, Talent Plus, recognized as one of
the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces

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