The Cherry on Top: What Adds Value

by Steve Gilliland

WHAT ADDS VALUE

Who adds value to your life? How do you add value to others? We have all benefited from someone who inspired us, encouraged us and added value to our lives. Adding value is important in our families, friendships and relationships as well as in the organizations where we work. Imagine your inner circle of friends and family or an organization where everyone is focused on adding value to others.

In this book, Steve Gilliland reveals the many things that add value and assist us in improving our circumstances. He shows the various qualities that add value to other people that, in turn, will also bring you the opportunity to add value to your own life.

Great companies with great cultures add value to their people, products and services. It's not always about money, discounts or giveaways. A quality product or service is only a slice of why customers will do business with you. No matter what your business does, it will descend or ascend based on the value it creates in someone's life. If it doesn't meet a need or want, then it's not value.

One of the most fulfilling things you can do is add value to people. This means encouraging, investing in, helping and serving others. It's anything that makes someone's life better or makes them feel appreciated. Whether you're a manager at a big company, a small business owner or an individual, THE CHERRY ON TOP will show you the significance of adding value to yourself and others.

The best way to add value to your life is to add value to others.

"Price is what you pay. Value is what you get." -- Warren Buffett
"Not adding value is the same as taking it away." -- Seth Godin
"To add value to others, one must first value others." -- John Maxwell
"If your presence doesn't add value, your absence won't make a difference." -- Zero Dean

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Published January 1, 2019

About the author

A member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, Steve Gilliland is one of the most in-demand and top-rated speakers in the world. Recognized as a master storyteller and brilliant comedian, he can be heard daily on SiriusXM Radio’s Laugh USA and Jeff & Larry's Comedy Roundup. With an appeal that transcends barriers of age, culture and occupation—plus an interactive and entertaining style—Steve shows audiences how to open doors to success in their careers, their relationships and their lives. Presenting to over 250,000 people a year, more than two million have now heard him speak, with audiences encompassing nearly three dozen industries. Steve has the distinction of speaking in all 50 states and in 15 countries. As one newspaper stated, “Steve is what happens when the humor of a stand-up comic collides with the inspiration of motivational speaker."

In addition to his brilliant speaking career, Steve is a prolific, accomplished author, evidenced by four of his books—Enjoy The Ride, Making a Difference, Hide Your Goat and Detour—perennially making the publisher’s bestseller list and his being named Author of the Year. His thought-provoking writing style makes his articles a favorite with nationally prominent magazines. He influences the lives of millions through his presentations, books, CDs and DVDs. An extensive array of these products has been utilized by small businesses, Fortune 500 companies, U.S. and Canadian government agencies, churches, school districts and nonprofit organizations. Speaking the language of active business leaders, his books and CDs identify practical lessons that grow people and their businesses.