Alan Loy McGinnis
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Alan Loy McGinnis was an author, Christian
psychotherapist, and founder and director of the Valley Counseling Center in Glendale
, California
, United States.
Today there are over 3 million copies of his books in print. His 1979 book The Friendship Factor has sold over 1,000,000 copies and his 1985 book Bringing Out the Best in People
sold over 600,000 copies. His books have been translated into over 14 languages.
His books are characterized by a clear writing style using simple, short sentences.
He was a family therapist
, corporate consultant, and speaker to television, radio, and corporate audiences.
His books include:
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
psychotherapist, and founder and director of the Valley Counseling Center in Glendale
Glendale, California
Glendale is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the city population is 191,719, down from 194,973 at the 2000 census. making it the third largest city in Los Angeles County and the 22nd largest city in the state of California...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, United States.
Today there are over 3 million copies of his books in print. His 1979 book The Friendship Factor has sold over 1,000,000 copies and his 1985 book Bringing Out the Best in People
Bringing Out the Best in People
Bringing Out the Best in People is a leadership book written by Alan Loy McGinnis in 1985.The book describes 12 rules that a leader should follow to motivate team members....
sold over 600,000 copies. His books have been translated into over 14 languages.
His books are characterized by a clear writing style using simple, short sentences.
He was a family therapist
Family therapy
Family therapy, also referred to as couple and family therapy, family systems therapy, and family counseling, is a branch of psychotherapy that works with families and couples in intimate relationships to nurture change and development. It tends to view change in terms of the systems of...
, corporate consultant, and speaker to television, radio, and corporate audiences.
His books include:
- The Friendship Factor (1979)
- Bringing Out the Best in PeopleBringing Out the Best in PeopleBringing Out the Best in People is a leadership book written by Alan Loy McGinnis in 1985.The book describes 12 rules that a leader should follow to motivate team members....
(1985) - Confidence (self-help-book) (1987)
- The Power of Optimism (1993)
- The Romance Factor
- The Balanced Life