Every Job Is a Sales Job

How to Use the Art of Selling to Win at Work

De: Cindy McGovern

Narrado por: Cindy McGovern

Number Five Wall Street Journal Best Seller

An essential road map to achieving professional and personal success - from the “First Lady of Sales”

While you may not have “sales” in your title, that doesn't mean you don't have to sell. Renowned sales authority Dr. Cindy McGovern believes that everyone is a salesperson, regardless of his or her job description. When you ask for a referral, network to form a new connection, or interview for a job, you're selling the other person on an ideal version of yourself. Every Job Is a Sales Job will help you learn to identify “selling” opportunities that you may have overlooked. This indispensable road map will show you how to take control of your personal and professional success.

McGovern shares her proven five-step sales process to help you attract new business, retain existing customers, and spot opportunities to promote yourself and your ideas. You'll learn how to:

• Create a plan and set attainable goals
• Identify subtle opportunities that could result in future success
• Establish trust and listen for clues to understand what others need
• Ask for what you want and move past the fear of rejection
• Follow up on your ask, be grateful, and pay it forward
• Muster up the courage to ask for referrals and references

©2020 Cindy McGovern (P)2019 McGraw Hill-Ascent Audio

A Standout Sales Book With Life-Changing Impact

Dr. Cindy, it’s an absolute honor to be only the second person to review Every Job Is a Sales Job! I’ve read and listened to many sales books, but yours truly stands out—not just for its actionable wisdom, but for the authenticity and heart behind every lesson.
Your insights turned what many see as “selling” into something authentic and human: building trust, influencing with integrity, and creating meaningful connections. As someone in the automotive field, I felt your words apply far beyond traditional sales—they empower anyone to show up, communicate value, and make an impact.

As a father, a trainer, a technical support professional in the automotive field, and even in my experiences as a workshop engineer or service manager. your mindset is life-changing. You’ve shown that selling isn’t about a title or a transaction—it’s about trust, influence, and meaningful connections that drive success in any role.

Your book has reshaped how I view my work and how I support others. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion so generously. Please keep going—you’re making a powerful difference, and your voice is exactly what so many of us need to hear.

— Haitham Amin