Books with author Shep Gordon

An eye-popping peek into entertainment industry from the magnetic force who has worked with an impeccable roster of stars throughout his storied career.In the course of his legendary career as a manager, agent, and producer, Shep Gordon has worked with, and befriended, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, from Alice Cooper to Bette Davis, Raquel Welch to Groucho Marx, Blondie to Jimi Hendrix, Sylvester Stallone to Salvador Dali, Luther Vandross to Teddy Pendergrass. He is also credited with inventing the "celebrity chef," and has worked with Nobu Matsuhisa, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Roger Vergé, and many others, including his holiness the Dalai Lama. In this wonderfully engaging memoir, the charismatic entertainment legend recalls his life, from his humble beginnings as a "shy, no self-esteem, Jewish nebbisher kid with no ambition" in Oceanside, Long Island, to his unexpected rise as one of the most influential and respected personalities in show business, revered for his kindness, charisma—and fondness for a good time. Gordon shares riotous anecdotes and outrageous accounts of his free-wheeling, globe-trotting experiences with some of the biggest celebrities of the past five decades, including his first meeting with Janice Joplin in 1968, when the raspy singer punched him in the face. Told with incomparable humor and heart, They Call Me Supermensch is a sincere, hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the worlds of music and entertainment from the consummate Hollywood insider.

An eye-popping peek into entertainment industry from the magnetic force who has worked with an impeccable roster of stars throughout his storied career.In the course of his legendary career as a manager, agent, and producer, Shep Gordon has worked with, and befriended, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, from Alice Cooper to Bette Davis, Raquel Welch to Groucho Marx, Blondie to Jimi Hendrix, Sylvester Stallone to Salvador Dali, Luther Vandross to Teddy Pendergrass. He is also credited with inventing the "celebrity chef," and has worked with Nobu Matsuhisa, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Roger Vergé, and many others, including his holiness the Dalai Lama. In this wonderfully engaging memoir, the charismatic entertainment legend recalls his life, from his humble beginnings as a "shy, no self-esteem, Jewish nebbisher kid with no ambition" in Oceanside, Long Island, to his unexpected rise as one of the most influential and respected personalities in show business, revered for his kindness, charisma—and fondness for a good time. Gordon shares riotous anecdotes and outrageous accounts of his free-wheeling, globe-trotting experiences with some of the biggest celebrities of the past five decades, including his first meeting with Janice Joplin in 1968, when the raspy singer punched him in the face. Told with incomparable humor and heart, They Call Me Supermensch is a sincere, hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the worlds of music and entertainment from the consummate Hollywood insider.

An eye-popping peek into entertainment industry from the magnetic force who has worked with an impeccable roster of stars throughout his storied career.In the course of his legendary career as a manager, agent, and producer, Shep Gordon has worked with, and befriended, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, from Alice Cooper to Bette Davis, Raquel Welch to Groucho Marx, Blondie to Jimi Hendrix, Sylvester Stallone to Salvador Dali, Luther Vandross to Teddy Pendergrass. He is also credited with inventing the "celebrity chef," and has worked with Nobu Matsuhisa, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Roger Vergé, and many others, including his holiness the Dalai Lama. In this wonderfully engaging memoir, the charismatic entertainment legend recalls his life, from his humble beginnings as a "shy, no self-esteem, Jewish nebbisher kid with no ambition" in Oceanside, Long Island, to his unexpected rise as one of the most influential and respected personalities in show business, revered for his kindness, charisma—and fondness for a good time. Gordon shares riotous anecdotes and outrageous accounts of his free-wheeling, globe-trotting experiences with some of the biggest celebrities of the past five decades, including his first meeting with Janice Joplin in 1968, when the raspy singer punched him in the face. Told with incomparable humor and heart, They Call Me Supermensch is a sincere, hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the worlds of music and entertainment from the consummate Hollywood insider.

An eye-popping peek into entertainment industry from the magnetic force who has worked with an impeccable roster of stars throughout his storied career.In the course of his legendary career as a manager, agent, and producer, Shep Gordon has worked with, and befriended, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, from Alice Cooper to Bette Davis, Raquel Welch to Groucho Marx, Blondie to Jimi Hendrix, Sylvester Stallone to Salvador Dali, Luther Vandross to Teddy Pendergrass. He is also credited with inventing the "celebrity chef," and has worked with Nobu Matsuhisa, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Roger Vergé, and many others, including his holiness the Dalai Lama. In this wonderfully engaging memoir, the charismatic entertainment legend recalls his life, from his humble beginnings as a "shy, no self-esteem, Jewish nebbisher kid with no ambition" in Oceanside, Long Island, to his unexpected rise as one of the most influential and respected personalities in show business, revered for his kindness, charisma—and fondness for a good time. Gordon shares riotous anecdotes and outrageous accounts of his free-wheeling, globe-trotting experiences with some of the biggest celebrities of the past five decades, including his first meeting with Janice Joplin in 1968, when the raspy singer punched him in the face. Told with incomparable humor and heart, They Call Me Supermensch is a sincere, hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the worlds of music and entertainment from the consummate Hollywood insider.

Winner of the Jane Addams Peace Award. Tengo and Frikkie are childhood friends -- one is black, one is white. Tengo, a "boy" on Oom Koos's farm on the South African veld, and Frikkie, the farmer's nephew, who one day will inherit the family's land. Though they live in different and conflicting worlds, their friendship is forged when they are too young to know that there are lines that must not be crossed.

An eye-popping peek into entertainment industry from the magnetic force who has worked with an impeccable roster of stars throughout his storied career.In the course of his legendary career as a manager, agent, and producer, Shep Gordon has worked with, and befriended, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, from Alice Cooper to Bette Davis, Raquel Welch to Groucho Marx, Blondie to Jimi Hendrix, Sylvester Stallone to Salvador Dali, Luther Vandross to Teddy Pendergrass. He is also credited with inventing the "celebrity chef," and has worked with Nobu Matsuhisa, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Roger Vergé, and many others, including his holiness the Dalai Lama. In this wonderfully engaging memoir, the charismatic entertainment legend recalls his life, from his humble beginnings as a "shy, no self-esteem, Jewish nebbisher kid with no ambition" in Oceanside, Long Island, to his unexpected rise as one of the most influential and respected personalities in show business, revered for his kindness, charisma and fondness for a good time. Gordon shares riotous anecdotes and outrageous accounts of his free-wheeling, globe-trotting experiences with some of the biggest celebrities of the past five decades, including his first meeting with Janice Joplin in 1968, when the raspy singer punched him in the face. Told with incomparable humor and heart, They Call Me Supermensch is a sincere, hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the worlds of music and entertainment from the consummate Hollywood insider.

An eye-popping peek into entertainment industry from the magnetic force who has worked with an impeccable roster of stars throughout his storied career.In the course of his legendary career as a manager, agent, and producer, Shep Gordon has worked with, and befriended, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, from Alice Cooper to Bette Davis, Raquel Welch to Groucho Marx, Blondie to Jimi Hendrix, Sylvester Stallone to Salvador Dali, Luther Vandross to Teddy Pendergrass. He is also credited with inventing the "celebrity chef," and has worked with Nobu Matsuhisa, Emeril Lagasse, Wolfgang Puck, Roger Vergé, and many others, including his holiness the Dalai Lama. In this wonderfully engaging memoir, the charismatic entertainment legend recalls his life, from his humble beginnings as a "shy, no self-esteem, Jewish nebbisher kid with no ambition" in Oceanside, Long Island, to his unexpected rise as one of the most influential and respected personalities in show business, revered for his kindness, charisma and fondness for a good time. Gordon shares riotous anecdotes and outrageous accounts of his free-wheeling, globe-trotting experiences with some of the biggest celebrities of the past five decades, including his first meeting with Janice Joplin in 1968, when the raspy singer punched him in the face. Told with incomparable humor and heart, They Call Me Supermensch is a sincere, hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the worlds of music and entertainment from the consummate Hollywood insider.

"Practical solutions for our impractical rituals!" - Arden TseAre bad meetings a waste of your time?Are you losing money because of unproductive meetings?Should your last meeting have been an email?Are you a meeting leader who wants to improve your facilitation skills?Do you want to stop the meeting madness?This book will help you transform your meetings - FAST.Unproductive meetings are bad for business. The Meeting Leader Solution delivers a proven 10-step system that Professionals can learn quickly so they can take action to make their meetings more productive and profitable.1. Get Real With Yourself. Discover techniques to help you take responsibility for how you act during a meeting, whether you're the leader or the follower.2. Get Real With Your Team. Find practical ways to deepen trust and make a lasting connection with your meeting team.3. Know your Total Meeting Cost $. Learn the formula for measuring the actual cost of your meetings so you don't waste a single second.4. Get a Great Facilitator. Learn ways to evaluate your current meeting facilitator so you can decide whether you should let them go or get them the help they need to lead more effective meetings.5. Link The Meeting To Your Strategy. A game-changing concept that will not only help you understand your meetings, but will also help you profitably move your organization forward!6. Build a Blockbuster AGENDA. Create agendas that make your next meeting as exciting as your favorite Hollywood movie!7. Meet In The Right Space. Where you meet is as important as what your meeting is about. Get practical tips for setting up a productive meeting space that makes your team feel great so they can do their best work.8. Get Awesome Meeting Resources. The learning process is never complete! Get up-to-date recommendations for all the books, articles, and websites you need to make your next meeting exceptional.9. Follow Up FAST. Learn the most effective way to hold people accountable after meetings so you can get more done.10. Take Action! Get inspired so you can take action and transform your meetings into a competitive advantage!And when you buy this edition, you'll also receive a BONUS MINI-TRAINING called "The Truth About Meetings (and 5 ways to fix them right now!)" This BONUS MINI-TRAINING will help you improve your meeting productivity in less than a week!Written by Gordon Sheppard, a Professional Meeting Facilitator, Trainer, and Consultant who has run and participated in more than 2,000 meetings. This book is for all leaders, including CEOs, Executive Directors, Board Members, Doctors, Project Managers, Engineers, and anyone else who wants to build their leadership development and professional development.Want more ways to make your meetings better now? Visit Meeting Leadership Inc. (http://meetingleadershipinc.com) to get all the tips, information and inspiration you need to run more effective meetings."The Meeting Leadership Solution actually identifies what's wrong with how we routinely hold meetings, gives you tools for how to troubleshoot your own meetings, and shows what indicators of success look like. If you're looking for a pragmatic guide to holding better meetings, this is it!" - Arden Tse

As emotionally intense and enlightening as Gordon's Waiting for the Rain , this contemporary novel, set in South Africa, reveals how that government's policies affect a black child, her family and their friends. When plans are made to raze Rebecca's village in order to build a new suburb for whites, officials try to force residents to move to a dismal settlement many miles away. Although her father and brother refuse to be intimidated, Rebecca is terrified that white men will bulldoze her house. Her fears increase when friends begin to disappear in the night and her own father is arrested after making a public speech. Gordon offers a graphic portrayal of life in a troubled nation as she depicts Rebecca's experiences at home and in the white community, where her mother works as a maid. Rebecca is initiated into a world filled with prejudice, but before she grows as embittered as her older brother, she witnesses some signs of positive change. --Publisher's Weekly

"Practical solutions for our impractical rituals!" - Arden TseAre bad meetings a waste of your time?Are you losing money because of unproductive meetings?Should your last meeting have been an email?Are you a meeting leader who wants to improve your facilitation skills?Do you want to stop the meeting madness?This book will help you transform your meetings - FAST.Unproductive meetings are bad for business. The Meeting Leader Solution delivers a proven 10-step system that Professionals can learn quickly so they can take action to make their meetings more productive and profitable.1. Get Real With Yourself. Discover techniques to help you take responsibility for how you act during a meeting, whether you're the leader or the follower.2. Get Real With Your Team. Find practical ways to deepen trust and make a lasting connection with your meeting team.3. Know your Total Meeting Cost $. Learn the formula for measuring the actual cost of your meetings so you don't waste a single second.4. Get a Great Facilitator. Learn ways to evaluate your current meeting facilitator so you can decide whether you should let them go or get them the help they need to lead more effective meetings.5. Link The Meeting To Your Strategy. A game-changing concept that will not only help you understand your meetings, but will also help you profitably move your organization forward!6. Build a Blockbuster AGENDA. Create agendas that make your next meeting as exciting as your favorite Hollywood movie!7. Meet In The Right Space. Where you meet is as important as what your meeting is about. Get practical tips for setting up a productive meeting space that makes your team feel great so they can do their best work.8. Get Awesome Meeting Resources. The learning process is never complete! Get up-to-date recommendations for all the books, articles, and websites you need to make your next meeting exceptional.9. Follow Up FAST. Learn the most effective way to hold people accountable after meetings so you can get more done.10. Take Action! Get inspired so you can take action and transform your meetings into a competitive advantage!And when you buy this edition, you'll also receive a BONUS MINI-TRAINING called "The Truth About Meetings (and 5 ways to fix them right now!)" This BONUS MINI-TRAINING will help you improve your meeting productivity in less than a week!Written by Gordon Sheppard, a Professional Meeting Facilitator, Trainer, and Consultant who has run and participated in more than 2,000 meetings. This book is for all leaders, including CEOs, Executive Directors, Board Members, Doctors, Project Managers, Engineers, and anyone else who wants to build their leadership development and professional development.Want more ways to make your meetings better now? Visit Meeting Leadership Inc. (http://meetingleadershipinc.com) to get all the tips, information and inspiration you need to run more effective meetings."The Meeting Leadership Solution actually identifies what's wrong with how we routinely hold meetings, gives you tools for how to troubleshoot your own meetings, and shows what indicators of success look like. If you're looking for a pragmatic guide to holding better meetings, this is it!" - Arden Tse