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The Napkin, The Melon & The Monkey

By Barbara Burke

US release date: February 1, 2010.
Available in UK, India & Germany: March 1, 2010.

Advance praise for the book

Marshall Goldsmith

“A marvelous tale packed with ancient advice that works for modern times. This book shows you practical techniques for handling life’s challenges more easily.”

- Marshall Goldsmith, author of the New York Times best-selling What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

“This is a special book. Business fables are a dime a dozen. But The Napkin, The Melon, and The Monkey is something different. It draws on the deep wisdom of the ages and captures both the desperation and the possibilities of the modern workplace.”

- Stephen Denning, author of The Leader’s Guide to Storytelling and The Secret Language of Leadership

“Through her storytelling, Barbara shows the importance of caring and compassion and brings alive the behaviors that can make a difference to customers, companies and customer service professionals everywhere.”

- Barbara Porter, Vice President, Business Development and Customer Service
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