GPS for Success

Dr. Barry Franklin’s book GPS for Successis an exceptional guide for anyone who aspires to career advancement. Dr. Franklin has unraveled the secrets of the most successful people from every field. This book provides step-by-step instructions that each of us can follow. He proves that goal-setting, persistence, hard work and kindness will enable ordinary people to achieve extraordinary results. Dr. Franklin’s own career is a perfect example that his formula for success works — it is quite an inspiration!

-- Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D., President, Oakland University

This down-to-earth treasure chest, disguised as a book, provides invaluable insights ⸺ whether you are just launching your career or are well on the way. Inspired by his colleague’s dog Gus, Dr. Franklin identifies the values of giving beyond self, and of humility, preparation, resilience and compassion. These values, coupled with a relentless and optimistic work ethic, will fuel a consequential life.

-- Timothy P. White, Ph.D., Chancellor Emeritus and Professor, The California State University

GPS for Success is bursting with pearls of wisdom perfect for new grads just starting down the career path and for anyone in need of an energizing nudge toward taking the ‘yellow brick road’ to achievement. Barry has woven together experiences and essentials from the world’s most successful people and valued resources to inspire success, happiness and personal fulfillment.

-- Marjory Abrams, Former Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer, Bottom Line Inc.

Dr. Barry Franklin has written a marvelous book that offers what we all can use: a blueprint for successful living. His research is first rate, his recommendations are practical, doable and make great sense. Best of all, they work! GPS for Success delivers on its promise to provide skills, strategies and secrets for building a successful life. It is a must-read for anyone wanting to live the life they imagine

-- Joseph C. Piscatella, author Don’t Eat Your Heart Out

This high-energy power packed guide has the altimeter reading at the limit for Dr. Barry Franklin, PhD who is in the captain’s seat. Having known Dr. Franklin for nearly three decades, his positivity and gusto for life embodies an ever-accelerating rocket ship destined for a happier and more satisfied world. In this book, the positivity, enthusiasm, humility, respectfulness, circumspection, and assiduousness of a quintessential professional is fully developed. The messages and quick points are tacking for globals, millennials, Generation X, Generation Y, and young boomers. The reader will be buoyed by sage advice that is written and lived by one of America’s leading motivational authors. Sit back, strap in, and countdown to success!

-- Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Advisor, Truth for Health Foundation

GPS for Success is a powerful, stimulating and inspirational read! This book reveals what many people at the height of their profession have taken a lifetime to learn. It should be at the top of the list of required reading for anyone aspiring to a successful career!

-- Debra K. Brede, Founder D.K. Brede Investment Management Co.

Dr. Franklin had adeptly described proactive, impactful and transformational behaviors found in highly successful people. You will recognize characteristics that you have admired, including happiness, loving what you do, and serving others, and be challenged to develop outstanding people and communications skills that will positively influence your approach to life and ultimately your career path. GPS for Successis a must read.

-- Kathy Berra, MSN, NP-BC, Co-Director, The LifeCare Company, Clinical Trial Coordinator, Stanford Prevention Research Center (Ret)

GPS for Success was written for the entry professional, but can also serve as a guiding light for those later in their careers looking to switch tracks, get out of a rut, or trying to make the leap to the next level. The ideas of goal setting and visualization particularly resonate, as those consistently show up at the top of lists of those who are most successful. Dr. Franklin’s ability to pull together tips, quotes, ideas, concepts, and challenges is unsurpassed. Ultimately,GPS for Successshould be on the bookshelf of anyone who wants to be successful in life!

-- Gary Liguori, PhD,Dean, College of Health Sciences, Professor, Department of Kinesiology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

GPS for Success is a book I have always wanted to read. And now, at last, it's been written. GPS is a unique and invaluable guide to life, success, and fulfillment. It should become part of everyone's road map to an extraordinary future.

-- James R. Whitehead, CEO, International Society for Sports Psychiatry

This unique book details how ordinary people became leaders and winners in life. The traits, qualities, characteristics, and behaviors that empower individuals to perform at the highest levels of their professions are brought to light in an easy reading style that makes the book difficult to put down. Dr. Franklin has identified the key behavioral skills and methods of highly successful people in all walks of life and presented the material in a format that resonates with the reader. A must read for those wanting to climb the career ladder of success.

-- Jeffrey A. Potteiger, Ph.D., Dean, Graduate School, Research Integrity Officer, Grand Valley State University

Having witnessed, firsthand, Dr. Franklin's presentation of this material to our students at Central Michigan University, I'm delighted that he has chronicled his life's experiences and career advice into an invaluable resource. Dr. Franklin’s book is a must read for all students as it will help them succeed, not only in the classroom, but more importantly, in life.

-- Thomas J. Masterson, Jr., PhD, Dean and Professor, The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions, Central Michigan University

Barry Franklin leaves no stone unturned when evaluating the relevant literature, pertinent quotations, and behavioral skills and strategies for maximizing professional success. The lessons conveyed are creatively woven together with inspirational, true stories into a helpful and easy-to-read book.

-- Lori Ploutz-Snyder, PhD, Dean of the School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan