Sam Horn, Author & Speaker - Tongue Fu, What's Holding You Back? & ConZentrate

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"You were great. I have heard only wonderful comments about your Tongue Fu! talk. Many have raved about your wit, liveliness, and wonderful ability to communicate. Several told me they were able to put into immediate practice the ideas you introduced in the workshop." - Lani Uyeno, Assistant Professor, Leeward Community College

"You did an excellent job! The feedback I've received from the state and county employees has been very positive -- they actually enjoyed and learned something, despite attending because they were told to by their supervisors!" - Debbie Shigehara, Program Coordinator, University of Hawaii at Hilo

"Our two hundred MBA students commented that your excellent presentation on Tongue Fu! was 'highly professional, extremely interesting, and most valuable.'" - Joe Goldblatt, Ph.D., CSEP, Dean, Graduate Program, Johnson & Wales University

"What an excellent presentation! Thank you for your innovative Tongue Fu! responses applicable to challenging, real-life situations. You truly added the right touch to our conference and were certainly in command of the audience." - Richard Honda, Educational Specialist, Department of Education

"Sam's warmth and enthusiasm wraps her audience in an intimate cocoon, whether speaking to a room of 50 or 500. Her integrity, as a speaker and a person, is evident in everything she does."
- John and Shannon Tullius, Founders, Maui Writers Conference

"What can I say; you are wonderful; you change lives. It is not often that one is fortunate enough to attend a speech of such inspiration and depth as the one you delivered at our conference. The legislators raved about you and the insights they gained from your presentation." - Robin Read, Executive Director, National Foundation for Women Legislators

"Thanks again for a wonderful interview. I've had several callers tell me they started to call in, but you were so informative, they didn't want to interrupt the flow. I personally learned a lot. Great show! - Maxine Thompson, Voice of America.com

"Thank you for your excellent, uplifting message on Tongue Fu! given to our library assistants. You received RAVE reviews." - Caroline Spencer, Director, State of Hawaii Public Libraries

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"The information and suggestions you gave were very applicable and useful. Never have I witnessed such positive comments regarding a presenter at a state conference. I have received many positive phone calls from superintendents throughout the state regarding your presentation." - Steve Yager, Superintendent, Indiana Assn. of Public School Superintendents

"Thanks for speaking at our World Entrepreneurs' Organization conference in Maui. You were TERRIFIC." - Penny Parker, WEO Senior Manager

"The plenary program you did was one of the highest-rated programs at the entire meeting. Our members were very enthusiastic about your presentation." - Corina Eckl and Nancy Rhyme, Co-Directors, National Conference of State Legislators Assembly

Your message is just what people need to hear in defusing the types of conflicts that paralyze interactions between people. In my work with non-profit board training, your book will be incorporated into my recommended reading list." - Ernest E. Boyd, CAE, Ohio Pharmacists Association

"You spoke to the Independent Photo Imagers, and I was amazed at your attention to details and the way you included anecdotes from people in the photo industry to make your points." -Gary Grinaker

"Sharon and I want to personally thank you for your dedication to making the 2003 California Governor's Conference for Women such a phenomenal success." - Governor of California Gray Davis

"Your book Tongue Fu! was lent to me by a colleague, whom I have thanked several times over! Sam's writing is clear and concise. Best of all, the words come across in a way that lets you think Sam is in the room talking to you. The ideas are solid and make sense. The quotes are great. I appreciate finding useful books I can read and re-read without becoming bored. Great work!" -Kelly Karius, President of Karius & Associates, Personal and Corporate Conflict Resolution

"Your terrific seminar was a real momentum builder! You did a fine job of tailoring your materials, and your practical suggestions for what to say and not to say in contentious situations were really on target." - Allyson Johnson, American Association of University Women

"Using your ideas for a one page proposal and your advice on how to make personal contact with an editor working a booth (at Book Expo America), I met five very interested editors from large publishers and gave them my pitch. Within one week of BEA, I had three offers for my book. I am deeply indebted!" -Eric Chester, founder of Generation Why?, author of Getting Them to Give a Damn - How To Get Your Front Line To Care About Your Bottom Line.

"I wanted to thank you for writing 'Take the Bully by the Horns.' I have struggled with a number of bullies in my life, and I am sick of all the self-help books that suggest we just need to understand the difficult people in our lives and that will make everything instantly better.

Friends and relatives think it's crazy to worry about it, and insist the answer is to just confront the person and be harsh enough to make them behave.

Your book was a refreshing balance. You acknowledge that although it is important to understand bullies, that often doesn't resolve the issue, and although it may be necessary to harshly confront someone, that isn't a first choice and may have serious consequences.

I got your book from the library, but didn't get past the first five chapters before I went and bought the book for myself so I could highlight the parts that were especially meaningful to me.

I was particularly struck by your statement that 'while we're seeking mutuality, bullies are seeking dominance.' Wow. That really hit home. It seems obvious, but it's so easy to get caught up in impossible attempts to come to a mutual agreement.

Thank you for putting so much work, practical research, and emotional energy into that book." - A. Guenther