Kurt Mortensen says the ability to persuade or influence someone is an ability that anyone can acquire. Author of "The Laws of Charisma," Kurt delves into the single most important skill one can learn to use when interacting with others - the mysterious quality of Charisma.

Learn about mirroring, confidence, repellants, and the crucial step of self-assessment. Find out why worrying is actually negative goal-setting. For much more information please be sure to visit www.kurtmortensen.com. Many more interesting and informative interviews are waiting for you also at www.ACloserLookRadio.com.

Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child are back with a riveting new installment in their Agent Pendergast series! This amazing team pulls out all the stops with their latest novel "White Fire." Old murders, new murders, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Oscar Wilde guarantee that you won't be able to put this book down.

Find out how Douglas and Lincoln divide the writing tasks, who's the historian and who's the techie? How does each man pass a typical day? There's too much information to list here so a visit to www.prestonchild.com is definitely recommended. For more fascinating and informative interviews please be sure to stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com!

What makes a great leader? What are the mistakes and pitfalls of bad leaders?  Voted by Amazon as one ot the top 25 authors of all time, Ken Blanchard is the go-to person for advice on Leadership and Management, and he doesn't disappoint, giving us answers to those questions in this interview. 

Following his huge bestseller "The One Minute Manager," Blanchard bring us "Great Leaders GROW: Becoming a Leader for Life." In this chat with Pam, Ken breaks leadership down and discusses the attributes of great leaders.  And who knew - we all have the ability in us!

Ken speaks with Pam Atherton about the intricacies of Leadership. To learn more about Ken please visit www.kenblanchard.com. For more fascinating interviews please stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com!

Mobile migration has permanently changed the marketing industry. Chuck Martin, author of “Mobile Influence: The New Power of the Consumer,” updates the bid for market shares through mobile marketing... and it's a whole new ballgame. Chuck offers a wealth of insight into marketing strategies and consumer behavior. Find out how to get the most value now for your shopping dollar!

Please be sure to stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com for more information and fascinating interviews.

Alison Levine is the remarkable woman who has completed the Adventure Grand Slam (fewer than 40 people have!) by scaling the top peak on every continent and skiing to both Poles.  Author of "On The Edge: The Art of High Impact Leadership," Alison is now recognized as a key leadership teacher and speaker. In this interview, she shares why EVERYone should be a leader, why leaders eat last, and why you should look for enormous egos when you are hiring!

Plus, we'll find out why she turned back a mere 200 feet from the summit of Everest.

Alison is also the founder of the Climb High Foundation, which trains the women of Uganda to become trekking guides and porters, providing them to find meaningful work which allows them to feed and educate their families.

 Don't miss this fascinating interview and be sure to stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com for many more interesting and information-filled shows.

The thought of speaking in public and providing clear, coherent presentations makes the strongest of us quake in our boots. Darlene Price, author of "Well Said: Presentations And Conversations That Get Results," is one of the most respected experts in the field of speaking and media presentations.

Darlene offers insights on what points are crucial to a successful speech or presentation, as well as critical mistakes that will sink you before you even utter your first word. Find out what Power Conversations are about and how important it is to mingle with your audience. To listen to more insightful and fascinating interviews please be sure to visit www.ACloserLookRadio.com.

Ten years after her original publication of "Nice Girls Don't Get The Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers," author Dr. Lois Frankel discusses why there has still been very little change in the workplace today.

Why are women still not crashing through glass ceilings and getting corner offices? At the center of her discussion are the errors that women tend to commit repeatedly; behaviors that are mirrored by women globally. Find out what strategies will elevate you to the level you aspire. How do you compete in today's new technological world? For more informative and inspirational interviews please check out www.ACloserLookRadio.com.

Six years ago we experienced the worst post-war financial crisis in American History. Alan Blinder, ex-Vice President of the Federal Reserve Board takes this opportunity to dissect the fallout from this complicated event and explain just what went wrong.

Where did the systems fail? Why weren't there failsafe measures, and most importantly, can this happen again? Find out what you need to know about how the economy faltered and what you can do to protect yourself in the future. For more informational and insightful interviews please stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com.

Diets - we all hate them and inherently believe they are bound to fail. Stephen Adele, author of "Diets Suck! A Remarkably Inspiring Story of Physical & Emotional Transformation," offers new insights on why they fail and how you turn a negative into a positive.

Stephen describes the seven barriers that prevent successful lifestyle changes from occuring. Also, voted Boss of the Year by Fortune Magazine, Stephen weighs in on what traits make a great boss. For more informative and insightful interviews please stop by www.ACloserLookRadio.com.

In 1980 Jim Craig was the goalie for the US Ice Hockey team - the "Miracle Team" -  that astonished the world by taking the Gold Medal. It didn't just happen - the team dreamed, and they dreamed big. Author of "Gold Medal Strategies: Business Lessons From Americas Miracle Team," Jim offers specific insights that apply not only to the game, but to business and life as well.

Find out why failure is an important learning tool and what the difference is between potential and talent. If you enjoy this fascinating interview please be sure to visit www.ACloserLookRadio.com for many more.