Table of Contents

SUMO Appreciation ix

Introduction 1

Welcome to Part One 7

The Seven Sumo Realities

1 Reality Rules 9

2 E + R = O 17

3 A Bit About the Beachball 27

4 Stress Makes You Stupid 39

5 Investment Pays 51

6 Give Yourself the VIP Treatment 63

7 Beware of Light Bulbs 79

Welcome to Part Two 87

The Seven Insights and Seven Characters

1 Arouse Your Attitude 89

The Ditherer 97

2 Humility Helps 109

The Commander 123

3 Listen Loud 135

The Hijacker 145

4 Excel in Encouragement 155

The Awfuliser 169

5 Express Your Expectations 179

The Happy 191

6 Positivity Pays 199

The Whinger 209

7 Confront with Care 219

The Swinger 233

SUMO Into Action 243

Personal Postscript 249

What Was Your SUMO Takeaway? 253

Bring the SUMO Guy to Your Organisation 255

Appendix A Overview of the Six SUMO Principles 257

Appendix B The Seven SUMO Questions 261

Index 263

About the Author

Paul McGee is an international speaker, author and proud creator of S.U.M.O. (Shut Up, Move On).
Paul's main aim in life is to help others S.U.M.O., whilst having plenty of fun in the process. He has spread the word about S.U.M.O. in twenty five countries across the globe. Paul has also worked with major organizations in both public and private sectors worldwide including Glaxo-Smith Kline, Shell Chemicals and the NHS. Paul is a founder member and Fellow of the Professional Speakers Association, an elected Fellow of the Institute of Sales and Marketing and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personal Development.

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