Stand Out

How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It

By: Dorie Clark

Narrated by: Dorie Clark

Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

A guide to becoming a recognized expert in your field.

Too many people believe that if they keep their heads down and work hard, they will be lauded as experts on the merits of their work. But that's simply not true anymore. To make a name for yourself, you have to capitalize on your unique perspective and knowledge and inspire others to listen and take action. But becoming a "thought leader" is a mysterious and opaque process. Where do the ideas come from, and how do they get noticed?

Dorie Clark explains how to identify the ideas that set you apart and promote them successfully. The key is to recognize your own value, cultivate your expertise, and put yourself out there.

Featuring vivid examples and drawing on interviews with Seth Godin, Robert Cialdini, and other thought leaders, Clark teaches readers how to develop a big idea, leverage existing affiliations, and build a community of followers. She offers not mere self-promotion, but an opportunity to change the world for the better while giving you the ultimate job insurance.

©2015 Dorie Clark (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. Recorded by arrangement with Portfolio, a member of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, a Penguin Random House Company.

Precision and clear strategies on STANDING OUT.

I had already read Dorie's book, Entrepreneurial you and found it useful and was eager to learn more about what she had done to make herself "stand out". I listened to the book straight through and will do so a few more time to let it all soak in. Great practical advice with little investment. You will hear info from someone who has done every single step she is sharing with you. Very credible and practical and a window into the world of making yourself visible in social media in a professional way.

Common sense comes from knowing where to start!

Dorie's book is a great starting book for those needing a process to build a personal brand or build a following around their ideas and create a breakout in their goals. The book is packed with samples that are provoking and self-reflective, with lots of practical advice on how to stand out from the crowd. Recommend it!

Great actionable content.

A+ Loved it, very actionable. Now I want to read her first book. Great examples of how others did it.

Thought Leadership Demystified!!!

If you've ever read a book, subscribed to a blog, or bought a new fabulous product and thought "I could have done that!"... You're right! In this book, Dorie gives us so many tips on how to bring your big idea to life, build a following, and think differently about our work. I love that she narrates this book! Her passion and confidence that "I can do it too" shines through!!

Have an idea or new product to share? Trying to find your next big idea? Then this book is for you!!!

Note: This review is written by Carla Howard (my husband and I share an audible account).

Another masterpiece from Dorie Clark

Anybody interested in "standing out" in life MUST read this book. Having met Dorie twice now and listened to her talk, there is undeniable authenticity in her and her book gives useful timely advice in this ever-changing world. Excellent book.

Motivating & Thought Provoking

Very motivating and encouraging. Love that she gives so many real life examples and thought provoking questions at the end of each chapter.

decent book. good idea.

I liked the content. but dont think the performance was the greatest. I would have like a more engaging story telling of the book.

Well structured and makes great points

I enjoyed this book for how well it is structured and how well the author takes you to places that allow you to get her points. I also thought that the author did a fantastic job using questions to help you to formulate your own strategies for standing out.

networking demistyfied. Liked and recommend it

I used to think networking was throwing away business cards at conferences. But there is much more than that. that author provide with techniques and actual actions to grow your network with meaningful connections.

Take a shower!

So glad that I saw Dorie speak at our cadre of event in Washington DC. Because of that, I was able to purchase this book which undoubtedly will add so much to my life. This book is extremely well-written, concise, and full of thought-provoking questions that guides you down a path to not only create your big idea, but ensure you can build a following around it. And yes, great ideas do occur in the most amazing places, like the shower :-)