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1 LOUDER THAN WORDS A BRIEF INTERVIEWER S GUIDE Thanks so much for interviewing me about Louder Than Words. I'm excited to share this book with the world, and I deeply appreciate your help in getting the word out. In this guide, you'll find some sources to help make our interview successful, such as summaries of each chapter, sample questions, and links to photos and resources you might need when you make our interview available to your community. Of course, if there is anything else you might need along the way, please feel free to book@toddhenry.com and I'll get it to you ASAP. For a short bio, as well as head shots, action shots, and book cover art, just visit toddhenry.com/media-resources. Release date is August 11, Again, I'm so grateful for your help, and I look forward to working together to make this a successful interview. Best, Todd Henry Author, Louder Than Words ToddHenry.com/louderthanwords

2 BOOK SUMMARY While your work speaks about you, does it really speak for you? Does it re present you well? The key to making your work resonate is to uncover, dev elop, and then bravely use your authentic voice. - Louder Than Words How do you set yourself apart in such a noisy, crowded world? How do you do work that is truly remarkable? The key is to develop an authentic voice. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a writer, a designer, or a manager building a brand, the more clear and compelling your voice, the more your message will hit home with your audience. The result will be more impact, and greater personal satisfaction with your work. Louder Than Words offers a strategy for uncovering, developing, and bravely using your authentic voice to create a body of work you are proud of and that resonates deeply with others. ADVANCE PRAISE Louder Than Words is another remarkably powerful read from Todd Henry, one of my favorite authors, who has a unique ability to challenge our thoughts and stir us to action. His fascinating and deeply practical book is one of the best guides to living a meaningful life I have ever read. TOM RATH, author of StrengthsFinder 2.0 and Are You Fully Charged? In a world where it is increasingly easy to fake the voice you think you re supposed to have (see the parade of manicured social media accounts), Todd s new book is a flare on the road back to honesty. If you re tired of façades, rediscover your real voice with the wisdom inside this book. JON ACUFF, New York Times bestselling author of Do Over

3 "A powerful book for game changers and A players amped to achieve amazing things. ROBIN SHARMA, founder of The Titan Summit, author of The Leader Who Had No Title Our authentic voice is the key to the jobs, clients, and creative work that fuel our lives. Todd Henry clearly and soulfully lays out the path for discovering and communicating your unique message and value to the world. This book is essential for anyone who cares about making a difference. PAMELA SLIM, author of Body of Work Figuring out what you re meant to do in this world is challenging, but Todd serves as an en- couraging guide, always nudging the reader to think bigger. This is a thought-provoking book, yet still practical enough to help readers build progress toward their callings into daily life. LAURA VANDERKAM, author of I Know How She Does It, 168 Hours, and What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast Louder Than Words is a masterpiece for anyone trying to uncover and nurture their authentic self. There s a voice inside of you just dying to come out. It s that voice that s going to make you indispensable in the work that you do. Todd Henry delivers the instruction manual. MITCH JOEL, president of Mirum; author of Six Pixels of Separation and CTRL ALT Delete

4 CHAPTER SUMMARIES 1. The Art of Resonance To develop a compelling, authentic voice you must develop three elements of the "Voice Engine": Identity, Vision, and Mastery. In the opening chapter, readers learn how they work together to unleash brilliance. 2. The Hurdles There are some specific barriers that you must navigate in order to develop your voice: Paralysis due to fear, False or limiting narratives, and Inertia. The first step in conquering them is to identify them. This chapter shows you how. 3. The Aspiration Gap There are also specific phases everyone goes through on the journey to developing their voice. This chapter illustrates each of them (Discovery, Emulation, Divergence, and Crisis), and how to ensure you're continuing to grow rather than allowing yourself to stagnate. 4: Identity: Who Are You? At the foundation of any compelling voice is a strong sense of identity. In this chapter, you'll learn to distill your core tenets, write your manifesto, and weave inspirational stimuli together into compelling work. 5: Vision: Where Are You Going? It's not enough to focus on your identity. You also need to define where you are going with your work, your intended audience, and how you will resonate with them. You must also cultivate empathy for your audience. This chapter walks you through how to define your uniqueness, and how to establish a compelling vision for your work. 6. Mastery: How Will You Get There? The final key to the Voice Engine is to master the skills you'll need to get your work into the world. You must learn to stay in "game shape", and develop a good sense of timing for your work in order to create impact. This chapter shows how to cultivate a set of daily practices that help you get your work into the world.

5 7. Everyday Practices For Developing Your Voice This is where the "rubber meets the road". This chapter will help you define the daily practices that will sharpen your skills, and show you how to break away to hear your intuitive hunches more clearly. 8. Developing Your Team's Voice None of us work in a vacuum. We all depend on others in order to do great work. This chapter offers tips for leaders (of any capacity) to help them draw out the best, most compelling work from their team or collaborators. 9: Up The Curve Developing your voice is not a "once and done" affair. It's a lifelong process that requires focus and continued effort. In the end, the payoff is well worth it. Your authentic voice is a gift. How will you give it away to others today through your work? Answering this question is your life's mission.

6 POSSIBLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Of course, I ll talk about anything you want, and I'd love it if you came up with your own questions that are unique for your audience. That said, below are a set of common questions about the book that seem to come up often, and that might help in providing a framework for our interview. What is your definition of voice? You talk about three key drivers of resonant voices. What are they, and why do they matter? There are also three barriers you mention that keep us from developing an authentic voice. Could you describe the, and how they affect us? You emphasize that one of the most important things we must do in order to develop an authentic voice is to consistently make decisions. What do you mean by this? What are a few practices people can implement to help them gain a better sense of identity, and to root their work in what matters to them personally? Why is vision so critical to having an authentic, resonant voice?

7 The final element is Mastery. What skills do we need to master in order to get our work effectively out into the world? If you could offer one next step for people who want to develop their voice and do work that resonates, where should they start?

8 SHORT BIO Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of three books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, and Louder Than Words) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. His book Die Empty was named by Amazon.com as one of the best books of His latest book, Louder Than Words, is about how to develop an authentic voice that resonates and creates impact. Bestselling author Tom Rath called it one of the best guides to living a meaningful life I have ever read. More info, headshots, photos: toddhenry.com/media-resources. Social media links: Web: ToddHenry.com, AccidentalCreative.com Facebook: facebook.com/toddhenry.ac Need something else? book@toddhenry.com.