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This Is Your Year!
12 Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

bestseller | leadership | personal development

'Ben Tyler deeply cares about the challenges we face in becoming better leaders, in changing our lives and in making a real contribution. Ben’s unique talent is his ability to translate sound scientific research into inspirational, practical advice.' – Dr. Stephen R. Covey

This Is Your Year! is the follow-up to the international bestseller Dream Dare Do, inspiring, practical and super motivational!

  • Make these next twelve months your year!
  • Set personal goals that will motivate you for a long time.
  • Learn smart techniques for the step from dreaming to doing.

Every year, millions of people want to give both their work and private lives a positive impulse. Many people fail, but some do succeed. What are they doing differently, what does research teach us?

'Pervasive lessons in personal change.'
Algemeen Dagblad

'All things considered, a calm and matter of factly book.'
de Volkskrant

'Ben Tyler doesn’t just inspire you to Dream, Dare, Do—he also teaches you skills and techniques that can turn your good intentions into reality.'
Dr. Ken Blanchard

'Ben Tyler is an inspiring trainer and writer in the field of human behavior and change. You will find his books and ideas extremely practical, very realistic and fun to read!'
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith

'He once again distinguishes himself with a book that is practically applicable, while the subject is a difficult one for most people. This is the author's biggest strength and the basis for his success and I am curious what else Ben Tyler has to offer.'
Wiemer Renkema, Managementboek.nl

'A very practical book about change, full of tips, all linked to scientific research. So everything is reliable. Ben Tyler is encouraging, personal and very clear -- behavior is key and you should design your environment in such a way that it supports you fully. Reading The Ladder is almost like talking with a very good friend. The tone of voice and the practical advices urge you to start applying the theories right away. I truly recommend the book for everyone who wants to take a good look at themselves and wishes to start achieving their goals. Your chances of success increase tenfold if you are able to translate your goals to actual behavior. And I want to thank Ben Tyler for summarizing thirty years of research into such a good, compact, readable and enthusiastic book.'
Ruerdje van Mierlo, Managementboek.nl

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Published in 2020 | Hardcover | 136 pages | ca. 25,000 words

Over 100,000 copies sold

Full English translation available

English and Dutch editions published by TRP
 
 

Dr. Ben Tyler is a best-selling author, international speaker, and behavioral scientist. He has been studying leadership, behavior, and change for more than thirty years.

Best-selling author
• Eight of Ben's books have topped the Dutch Management top 100.
• Ben writes a weekly column for Dutch national newspaper NRC and hosts a weekly radio show on Dutch national radio station BNR.

International speaker
• Ben is regarded as one of the top speakers and teachers in his field and has delivered seminars all over the world.
• He is a visiting professor at IE Business School, one of the top-ranking business schools in Europe (according to the Financial Times, The Economist, Forbes, and Business Week).
• He has also given guest lectures at, among others, Harvard University, Nyenrode Business University, Rotterdam School of Management, and Vlerick Business School.

Behavioral scientist
• Ben has a Master’s degree in Communication studies from the University of Amsterdam.
• He earned his Ph.D. in Economics and Business Studies at VU University Amsterdam, conducting field studies on behavioral change in organizations.
• After this, he studied at Harvard University and University College London.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Happiness is a matter of doing
2. Direction + Action = Success
3. What do you believe in?
4. What are your strengths?
5. What do your loved ones want?
6. Determining your direction
7. Formulating concrete action goals
8. Stimulating new behavior
9. Breaking the old habit
10. Smart assessment of action results
11. Why you are never really ‘finished’
12. Helping others manage themselves

Twelve powerful lessons in personal change, The direction + action model
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About Ben Tyler
 

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