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Old School Advantage

The Old School founder and acclaimed business author shares the timeless tools and wisdom you need to succeed in today’s professional world.

In an age where information is everywhere but wisdom is elusive, it takes more than technical skill to stand out. In The Old School Advantage, J. N. Whiddon teaches you how to use old-school communication skills, like delivering impactful presentations using ready recall and influencing people with WOW! words and probing questions that make a lasting impression.

As Whiddon himself knows, school never lets out—no matter your age. Everyone from young professionals just entering the workforce to seasoned leaders looking to stay at the top of their game can benefit from Whiddon’s indespensible tools. Start building a life you love, and a legacy that will endure, with the Old School advantage.

J. N. Whiddon

J. N. "Jim" Whiddon, who has spent much of his career in the financial services industry, has owned and operated his own companies for more than thirty years. He hosted his own radio show for five years, including a stint with CNN Headline News in Dallas. He also has been often interviewed and quoted by national media outlets such as Fortune magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. The Old School Advantage is Whiddon's fourth book, one that he prepared for by reading more than four hundred oth­er books for the purpose of research. His other published works are There for the Taking, Wealth Without Worry, and The Investing Revolutionaries. He earned his bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and a master of science from The American College in Philadelphia. Whiddon enjoys playing the guitar and all sports. He lives in Dallas with his wife, Nizie. They have four children, ages sixteen to twenty-three.

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