PhB—The Professional Human Being will take you about 180 minutes to read. Its impact, however, will last a lifetime.

Its twelve themes are simple. Here are three of them:

• Value People—"On a practical basis, when human creativity is unleashed, an organization can come to life and become an exciting place of progress and innovation." (Page 38);
• Choose a Positive Attitude—"Said another way, the PhB understands that, like forgiveness, a positive attitude is an individual choice, not an emotion." (Page 46);
• The Efficiency of Integrity—"A person with integrity can be believed, and there is no time wasted in trying to 'interpret' what is said." (Page 40).

In its drive for efficiency and material profit, our society has been sacrificing its own humanity. Talk to almost anyone at work-from line worker to senior manager-or anyone at home, and they will tell you that something is lacking, something deeply profound and satisfying. PhB addresses the steps both individuals and organizations must take to restore themselves.

Don't all of us want something more than mere material abundance?

Higher purpose and constructive attitude are states of mind that all of us, individuals and organizations alike, are fully capable of attaining and maintaining. More than anything else, PhB is a course of instruction to achieve this state of mind.

Who should read this book?

• Anyone coping with rapid, continuous change
• Leaders
• Senior managers
• Sales people
• Service people
• Anyone seeking purpose, fulfillment, and significance in his or her life

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Praise for PhB - The Professional Human Being

“I've known John for many years and have always been impressed with his honesty and his ability to state what should be obvious, in ways that make them profound and interesting. He is a wonderful teller of real stories, and shares observations that most of us would miss. John's new book, PhB, is a great read! It will leave you smiling and wondering why we all make life so much more difficult than it was meant to be. It's a must read whether just you're entering the business world, or if you've been there for decades and simply need a reality check.” — Stan Geyer, Chairman Entegris, Inc.

“PhB reintroduces us to the ingredient that is missing from most of the business "recipes for success." It's humanity. It should be recommended reading for all people who are responsible for establishing the culture and values of their organization.” — Howard Liszt, retired CEO, Campbell Mithun; Senior Fellow. University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication

“Just reading PhB will make you feel better. But anyone taking its advice and living its principles would have to come out way ahead in life. In some ways, PhB is a simple primer, but don't let its simplicity fool you. John Bean wants nothing less than for you to be happy, productive, and fulfilled. Bean's homespun wisdom will find its way to your heart.” — Stephen Collins, author, actor, star of Seventh Heaven, WBTV

“John gives people of all walks of life the opportunity to become a PhB (Professional Human Being), a degree which can be attained through the assignments he lays out in his book. One can discover his or her higher purpose and be ready to "step up" to meet professional and personal challenges. We can get outstanding marks, earn our PhB, and yet through continuing education grow to become even more outstanding in the future. It's a book you'll want to read again and again in years to come to uphold your PhB.” — Kian K. Dwyer Author, Living Your Chosen Eulogy: Choosing to Live Your Most Honorable Self

“John Bean's remarkable book, PhB, not only makes you feel good, it makes you understand why you feel good, and helps you to feel good more often--and therefore do good, and do better, more often.  It's like a vitamin pill for the soul.” David Lebedoff, attorney and author of Cleaning Up and The Uncivil War

“In PhB, John Bean captures the spirit of humanness and the ultimate advantage of celebrating life with integrity, humility and purpose.” — Bill Bartel, retired President, Hot Shot Products, Inc.

“John Bean has written an important guide for what it means to be a human being. His observations and suggestions give us an outline to find fulfillment and satisfaction in an increasingly "systematized" world.” — Pam McLean, President & CEO, The Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara

“An accessible and well-written book filled with wisdom and practical advice, from an author possessed of learning, compassion and common sense.” — Michael O'Rourke, lawyer, former judge, and bestselling author of the Ordeal of Riley McReynolds and O'Banion's Gift

For more information, write john@johnmbean.com