Books

Books about connecting people, making business work better, writing, speaking and living with purpose. Start with my own books, then explore the collaborative books below.

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My books

Speaking for People Who Don’t Speak by Michael Whitehouse

Speaking for People Who Don't Speak

A practical guide to getting comfortable, getting organized and getting through a talk.

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What to Do When You Lose Your Place During a Talk →

Read: How to prepare your first talk

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The One-Day Author

A practical path from an idea to a written and published book, with a focus on getting the work done.

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How to Use AI to Write a Book Without Losing Your Own Voice →

Read: Turn a book idea into an outline

The Divine Contract

A practical guide to making a living with your calling.

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How to Test Your Calling With a Small Project →

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Beyond Signs and Wonders

An exploration of Jesus’ call to build the Kingdom of God on Earth.

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What Does Putting Love Into Practice Look Like on an Ordinary Monday? →

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Flame to Fuel

Essays on turning frustration into useful work, connecting with people and creating something that matters.

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Turn an Unhelpful Comment Into Something People Can Actually Use →

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The Guy Who Knows a Guy's Guide to Networking

Practical guidance for meeting people, starting conversations and building a network without making networking feel like a chore.

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How to Follow Up After Networking When You Have Nothing to Sell →

Read: How to start a conversation at a networking event

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The Profitable Connector

A practical look at turning relationships into revenue through connection rather than cold calls.

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How to Be a Helpful Connector Without Becoming Everyone’s Free Concierge →

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The View From The Deck

Reflections on values, vision and gratitude, and on creating a life that fits what matters to you.

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Does Your Calendar Reflect Your Values—or Just Everyone Else’s Priorities? →

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The Guy Who Knows a Guy

A guide to building relationships and becoming the person who can connect people with the help and opportunities they need.

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New in Town? Build a Network Before You Need a Favor →

Collaborative books

Books created with other contributors. These collections bring together multiple voices; they are listed separately from my individually authored books.

The Scalable Coach

A collaborative collection about building a coaching business that can grow. Paperback available; Kindle release November 1, 2026.

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AI Applied

A collaborative collection exploring practical applications of artificial intelligence.

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The Consistent Speaker

A collaborative collection focused on speaking and building consistency as a speaker.

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Book Calls Close Clients

A collaborative guide to attracting better prospects, starting better conversations and closing more clients.

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Prosperity Mindset

A collaborative collection exploring mindset and prosperity.

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Grateful Growth

A collaborative collection about growth, gratitude and transformation.

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Which book should I start with?

For meeting people and building relationships, start with The Guy Who Knows a Guy’s Guide to Networking. For the business side of connection, explore The Profitable Connector. If you want to write a book or deliver a talk, try The One-Day Author or Speaking for People Who Don’t Speak.

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