Sunday, January 24, 2010

THE NAPKIN, THE MELON & THE MONKEY ~ Book Giveaway




GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED
The Napkin, The Melon & The Monkey
By Barbara Burke

As a new customer service agent, Olivia has been trained to handle irate customers in a calm, professional manner. But one day she loses control and yells back. Terrified that she’ll be fired, she seeks out Isabel, the call center’s sage.

The extraordinary advice she receives from her wise mentor changes her life:
  • SODA (Stop. Observe. Decide. Act) — a sure-fire formula for remaining calm
  • Unplugging — a centuries-old practice to reduce anxiety and promote creativity
  • Aha!s — 22 practical insights that become the framework for living a happy life

This modern-day fable shows us that the best way to reduce stress is to cultivate mindfulness. While we cannot control much of what happens, we can get better outcomes if we stop to see situations clearly and calmly.

This book serves as both a powerful resource for business professionals looking for practical, easy-to-use tools for dealing with difficult people and an inspirational tale for those who want better relationships and a happier life.

I started to read this book and received such a gift! There are 22 thought provoking "WOW'S"
Here's One I love..."The nicer I am to myself, the nicer I am to others!" Holy Moly how true is that??

This book is a must read for the person who wants to be that genuine "Can Do," Shine from the inside upbeat kinda guy or gal! I don't wanna just "put on a happy face." I want my Happy Face to shine from within because I am.

Life is about compassion and empathy... {sometimes we forget that ;) }


**The Napkin, The Melon & The Monkey can be purchased online HERE and at Amazon.com**


The generous folks at The Napkin, The Melon & The Monkey are going to Bless ONE Leslie Loves Veggies Reader with a copy of their book! {$19.95 List Price} Thanks so much

HERE'S HOW TO WIN...

1. YOU MUST DO THIS FIRST or all other entries will be DELETED! Please visit Barbara Burke and tell me something you learned about her! She's the Author of this great book! (1 entry)

BONUS ENTRIES

2. Subscribe by Email and Confirm that Subscription (1 entry)

3. Please Re-Subscribe to Leslie Loves Veggies in a Reader (2 separate entries)

4. Follow Me on Blogger (1 entry)

5. Follow ME on Twitter (1 entry)

6. Leave a Tweet and the direct link to that tweet (1 entry) You can do this Daily

7. FOR 5 EXTRA ENTRIES - Blog about this giveaway, with a link to my blog and come back and leave the link to your blog post. Post FIVE separate comments that you've blogged about this.

8. *ADD MY NEW BUTTON TO YOUR SIDEBAR (5 SEPARATE ENTRIES)*

9. Add Leslie Loves Veggies to your blogroll (using my URL), with a link back to me! (1 entry)


Easy Peasy Right! LEAVE YOUR EMAIL IN YOUR COMMENT SO I CAN REACH YOU IF YOU WIN! For full list of rules please read HERE. Giveaway will end on Sunday 2/7. U.S. & Canadian entrants only. Many thanks to Meryl L. Moss Media Relations, Inc. & Barbara Burke for this Review and Giveaway Opportunity!
Good luck!!!
Leslie

No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited by law. I was provided a product or sample for this Review & Giveaway..

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Cheryl said...

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chromiumman said...

i learned that Barbara lives in Northfield, Minnesota

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Lynette said...

I learned that Barbara lives in Minnesota, and that her office staff consists of two cats!

Lynette said...

I follow you on Twitter as @picpocketbooks

Denny, Alaska said...

Barbara enjoys fly-fishing! Thanks for entering my name in your giveaway.

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Emily said...

I learned that you can contact her for information on leadership training. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Emily said...

You're on my reader!
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Emily said...

You're on my reader! (#2)
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Cheryl said...

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june_spirit2628 said...

I learned that she now lives in Northfield, Minnesota.
Marci
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Sidni said...

I learned that she loves to get her hands dirty & is hooked on gardening even though she doesn't know the names of many of her plants! I would love to win this great book! Thanks for this giveaway!

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Sidni said...

I'm a subscriber via e-mail!

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Peggy said...

I learned Barbara lives in Northfield Minnesota
Thanks
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Peggy said...

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Ang said...

I learned that she loves to garden! Thanks for the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

She works at home.
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Perfect Blue Moon said...

I learned that she loves gardening!

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Perfect Blue Moon said...

I'm a public follower!

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Perfect Blue Moon said...

I'm an email subscriber!

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one frugal lady said...

I learned that barbara lives in minnesota!
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one frugal lady said...

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Diana D said...

I learned that in her second year of college the author wanted to be an artist. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

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Diana D said...

I am a subscriber. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

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Jennifer said...

Her garden has taught her many life lessons including patience and the need to savor the moment.. so true!

Jennifer said...

I subscribe by email

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misskallie2000 said...

I found out Barbara loves gardening as I do. It is so relaxing to dig in the dirt.

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Donna C. said...

I learned that her staff consist of her two cats- Vera and Camus-the-Existential-Cat.

Donna C. said...

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Donna C. said...

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Donna C. said...

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barbara.montyj said...

Something I learned about the author - She lives in Northfield MN.
Which I found interesting since I live in MN also.

barbara.montyj said...

Email subscriber

barbara.montyj said...

Resubscribed to your new reader.

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I'm following your blog.

barbara.montyj said...

Twitter follower @JalapenoMama

Betty N said...

Her extensive client list includes: Honeywell, Target, Microsoft, Estee’ Lauder, Proctor & Gamble, State of Minnesota, State of Pennsylvania, Cox Communications, Verizon, Progress Energy, Alltel, Vertex, Carlson Companies, City of Austin Texas, Georgia Power and Time Warner. Wow! That is impressive!

Betty N said...

I am subscribed by email

barbara.montyj said...

Daily tweet
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Betty N said...

I am subscribed to your RSS feed through Google Reader

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I follow you on Twitter (Grandma3710)

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Linda Kish said...

She has spent 24 years as a customer service consultant. Makes me think she knows what she is talking about.


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Betty N said...

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Becky M said...

I learned that she worked in Customer Service for 24 years!
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Sarah Lynne said...

I learned that one of her hobbies is to garden.

Sarah Lynne said...

I am an email subscriber

Sarah Lynne said...

I re-subscribed 1

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I am a follower

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Betty N said...

Jan 26 tweet
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Cheryl said...

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Anonymous said...

We are fellow Minnesotans

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melanie said...

"Barbara Burke has spent the last 24 years as a customer service consultant, workshop leader and keynote speaker. "

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I follow you.

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Betty N said...

jan 27 tweet
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Cheryl said...

daily tweet 1/27:
http://twitter.com/cln1812/status/8280668183

pumpkinlady430 said...

Barabara and I both enjoy gardening , for the joys of patience and beauty!

I am so impressed with her ideas so far, hope to read her worthwhile book!

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barbara.montyj said...

Daily tweet
http://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/8284502597

barbara.montyj said...

Daily tweet
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Betty N said...

Jan 28 tweet
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Cheryl said...

daily tweet 1/28:
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debbiekl said...

This sounds interesting! In 1986 working from home wasn't common.

debbiekl said...

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debbiekl said...

I subscribe via google reader

debbiekl said...

I subscribe via google reader #2

debbiekl said...

I follow on twitter (drainl)

Betty N said...

Jan 29 tweet
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Cheryl said...

daily tweet 1/29:
http://twitter.com/cln1812/status/8370555334

katklaw777 said...

Barbara enjoys working in her bunny slippers at home with her two cats, Vera and Camus. We both love cats! katklaw777 at yahoo dot com Thanks.

katklaw777 said...

I subscribe via email.

Betty N said...

Jan 30 tweet
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Cheryl said...

1/30 tweet:
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barbara.montyj said...

Daily tweet
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LV said...

I learned that Barbara lives in Northfield Minnesota, a small college town, located just outside Minneapolis

LV said...

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LV said...

I resubscribed to your RSS Feed #1

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I resubscribed to your RSS Feed #2

LV said...

I follow you on blogger

LV said...

I follow you on twitter as @LisaSVance

barbara.montyj said...

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Betty N said...

Jan 31 tweet
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Cheryl said...

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barbara.montyj said...

Daily tweet
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Betty N said...

today's tweet
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Cheryl said...

2/1 tweet:
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Betty N said...

2/2 tweet
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Cheryl said...

2/2 tweet:
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Cheryl said...

2/3 tweet:
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Betty N said...

today's tweet
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barbara.montyj said...

Daily tweet
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Nickolay said...

I learned that she only lives about 10 minutes from me in Northfield MN!

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Nickolay said...

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Nickolay said...

Blog follower

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Nickolay said...

Twitter follower

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jgmscuba said...

she lives in Minnesota not too far from my wife's friend, Ellis

Betty N said...

today's tweet
http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/8629637413

Cheryl said...

2/4 tweet:
http://twitter.com/cln1812/status/8636716986

kimberly said...

lives in minnesota

barbara.montyj said...

Daily tweet
http://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/8655048601

Betty N said...

daily tweet
http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/8677139218

Cheryl B said...

2/5 tweet:
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Darcie K. said...

I learned that Barbara conducts workshops called: Great Supervisors Make a Difference Workshop: Creating a High Performance Team That Delivers Results
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Darcie K. said...

I subscribe via email
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Darcie K. said...

I subscribe via Google Reader
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Darcie K. said...

I follow on blogger
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derezzer1 said...

She is a person who helps employees work more effectively.

skipthelaundry said...

Barbara lives in Minnesota.
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skipthelaundry said...

I'm subscribed by reader #1
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skipthelaundry said...

I'm subscribed by reader #2
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skipthelaundry said...

I follow by google connect
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I'm subI'm subscribed by email
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skipthelaundry said...

I follow on twitter
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Anonymous said...

She loves gardening.






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Anonymous said...

Northfield, MN

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Anonymous said...

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barbara.montyj said...

Daily tweet
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Betty N said...

today's tweet
http://twitter.com/Grandma3710/status/8718800183

Anonymous said...

subscriber.
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Cheryl B said...

2/6 tweet:
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karen said...

In her free time she enjoys gardening, writing, traveling, supporting local arts organizations, skiing and fly-fishing. Thanks.

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Joe Mack said...

I learned Microsoft was one of her clients.

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Hotsnotty2 said...

I learned that she loves gardening, thanks!

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Kelly said...

I learned that she is not afraid to get her hands dirty, and that she loves to garden.


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Kelly said...

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