Praise for "The Giving Zone" and Bruce Painter In Praise of Bruce's Book: "I'm very impressed with this book. It's filled with powerful and practical truths. I'm grateful to Bruce for this book and also for the personal consulting which has helped me learn leadership and communication skills that have greatly enhanced my career as well as my personal life." —Tom Okamura, Former Majority Leader, House of Representatives, State of Hawaii "I love what Bruce wrote. I want to use this book to re-teach my daughter and myself, and to pass this information on to the next generation, including my grandson. I now feel that I can give more freely because I can encourage others to give back too." —Vicki Visconti-Tilley, artist, 2005 ARTV Academy Award-winner, Fine Arts in Drawing, Las Vegas, NV "I cannot put this book down; it's engrossing and compelling. We are all brought to truth. In addition, I appreciate Bruce's personal coaching to help me remember the two most sought-after purposes for my life. When I approach any interaction with these two purposes in mind, the desired outcome has been effortlessly achieved." —Larry Bowditch, Board Member, Christian Works for Children, Dallas, TX "You will have the privilege of experiencing that rare individual who has really touched the lives of those around him and made his world and ours a little better place by his spirit of generosity. This is a book to read now if you also want to learn how to enrich the lives of those around you and change your own." —Marcus E. Kuypers, MD, Hospice medical director, LaConner, WA "I started reading it about 9:30 at night and I just couldn't stop. It spelled out the truth that we all want to live by, but we're not sure how. I look forward to going back and processing each exercise in more depth. Also, thanks to Bruce for his help with the group-training sessions at our office that exponentially enhanced our process of working together." —Marilyn Kuhlman, Owner, Kuhlman Insurance Agency; former President, Frisco Chamber of Commerce; and Past President, Frisco (TX) Rotary Club In Praise of Bruce's Speaking: "Bruce's message is compelling and inspiring. After hearing him speak I knew that I had to make changes in my life that would make a difference forever. I truly recommend, not only his fabulous book, but to listen to his words and his ability to connect both heart and head for lasting results. Thank you Bruce." —Deanna Frazier, Author of "Dating 101", featured on the Today Show "In my twenty-four years in this business I have experienced hundreds of people who would have you believe that they have the answer to "How do I become successful?" Few have had the impact that you had in your talk to the Garland Chamber Luncheon yesterday. Bruce, the difference is that you believe in what you do and truly enjoy helping people rather than simply trying to sell something..." —Paul Mayer, President Garland Chamber of Commerce, Garland Texas In Praise of Bruce's Consulting Work with Individuals: "I have learned skills which will help me deal with people more effectively. I am able to work more effortlessly and more effectively and as a result my production increased by 33%." —Jean Pennant, GRI, Keller Williams Realty, Dallas Texas "As a result of working with you, I will achieve the goals I set....One new account will reach annual sales of $400,000 which is ten times larger than my previous largest account." —Sandra Forster, Owner, Sunwest, Garland, Texas "I feel more comfortable being around and dealing with successful people. Tangible changes in the last month are two new accounts that amount to more than $30,000 per month for my business." —Mark Snyder, Owner, Mark Snyder and Associates, Honolulu, Hawaii "Another area of concern I'm beginning to understand with your help is "the reluctance," a problem most sales people and managers have. These include cold call reluctance, prospecting reluctance, success reluctance and big money reluctance. I can now see that when an agent is not producing, he is stopping himself and is actually working hard to not produce. I can no longer tolerate excuses. You're either producing or you're not." —Fred Cyprys, Agency Manager Equitable Life, Honolulu, Hawaii