Brief Biography
Kristin Tillquist's expertise in business spans politics, the law, and internationalism. She is the chief of staff to the mayor of the City of Riverside, the capital city of one of the largest, fastest-growing counties in America. Working with politicians from throughout California and the nation, Tillquist knows the techniques of influence that work...and those that don't. A former attorney, she is now a noted business consultant, inspirational speaker, columnist, and teacher/trainer on the value of professionalism and kindness in business.
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Capitalizing on Kindness: Why 21st Professionals Need To Be Nice
Kristin Tillquist, author, columnist, business entrepreneur, lecturer and inspirational speaker, makes her book debut with, Capitalizing on Kindness: Why 21st Century Professionals Need to Be Nice (The Career Press, November 2008). Kristin takes the stigma out of being “nice” in business and focuses on harnessing the power of kindness to simultaneously enrich society as well as achieve high levels of professional accomplishment.
In Capitalizing on Kindness, Kristin details why being nice in business is actually the smart and strategic way to operate. She draws from examples, scientific and sociological research that supports the theory that creating a positive atmosphere of goodwill in the workplace, building a network of supportive colleagues and employees, and establishing a caring reputation actually translates into plentiful dividends and satisfied customers!
“I learned fairly early on that investing in one’s ‘kindness capital,’ directly translates to one’s success in the workplace,” says Kristin. “The more you do to help others achieve their goals and objectives, the more you will attract them to cooperate on your behalf — and that translates into mutual benefits and financial success.”
For the book, Kristin draws from her rich professional background as a civil litigation attorney (formerly practicing in Vancouver, British Columbia), where she learned many protocol and mediation skills. Her education also propelled her to travel extensively worldwide, living for a time in Eastern Europe as well as Asia, where she learned the fine art of intercultural communication.
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