Who's in the Waiting Room? - by Neal Goldstein (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Can an individual turn the pain of a troubled childhood into a recipe for success as an adult?

In Who's in the Waiting Room?, Neal Goldstein tells his own story of going from high school dropout to lawyer, a dramatic transformation that he achieved by tapping into the power of relationships. Alongside his journey of self-discovery, Neal presents five behaviors anyone can adopt to foster quality relationships: find your people, acknowledge the need for each other, listen more than you talk, recognize the value of face-to-face contact, and find common ground. He explains how the pain of his youth became his power and offers actionable success moves to help anyone recognize how strengthening relationships in their own lives can lead to success and satisfaction.

From the Back Cover

WHEN LIFE COMES KNOCKING,
who will be there for you?
THE POWER AND TRANSFORMATIVE FORCE OF RELATIONSHIPS

When reflecting back on his life as a legacy for his children, author and attorney Neal Goldstein discovered something very powerful--that it is other people who have helped shape who is today. On that journey of self-discovery, he found that there are five behaviors anyone can adopt to foster quality relationships: find your people, acknowledge the need for each other, listen more than you talk, recognize the value of face-to-face contact, and find common ground. In Who's in the Waiting Room? Building the Relationships that Define a Successful Life, Neal shares with readers how the pain of his youth became his power and o ers actionable success moves to help anyone recognize their own "others" and how strengthening those relationships can lead to a far more successful life.

Review Quotes

"Neal tells wonderful stories about his life and the lessons of genuine human relationships to live well." - David Meerman Scott, Author of twelve books including Fanocracy, a Wall Street Journal bestseller

"While telling his deeply moving story, [Neal Goldstein] also provides hope and tools to navigate through it. A truly inspiring book!" - Ellen March Feinstein, LCSW, Clinical Social Worker, New York City

"Wow! This book is for anyone who feels like they've tried everything to succeed, but something is still missing. Neal Goldstein shortens the 'wisdom learning curve' by sharing his story with courage, warmth, and vulnerability...Highly recommend!" - Jennifer Quinn ("JennyQ"), CMO, Strategist, and Author

"Neal's life story is a testament to his courage and resilience. Everyone should read this book." - John H. Fisher, author of The Power of a System and The Law Firm of Your Dreams

"[Neal] takes you by the hand, lets you know it's OK, and shows you a new and better way to approach your life...This book is a gift. Thank you, Neal." - Mitch Jackson, 2013 California Litigation Lawyer of the Year