Funky Britomart venue Generator was packed to capacity
for the launch of Harold Hillman’s second book, Fitting In, Standing Out last
Friday evening. Top corporate and media folk were in attendance, including
illustrious exec Doug McKay, Mark Sainsbury and representatives of Fonterra.
Harold’s long-time friend and business associate, McKay graciously MC’d,
speaking warmly of Harold’s capacity to be real in the corporate world and
encouraging us to do the same in our daily lives, particularly at work.
RadioLive host Mark Sainsbury invited everyone to toast Harold and his new
book, affectionately referring to him as “the good doctor”, a title he has
playfully adopted when talking business matters with Harold every week on his
Sunday morning radio programme. Sainsbury highlighted Harold’s insights,
common-sense and humanity when discussing thorny, contemporary work/life
issues. Sainsbury then presented Harold with a bouquet of flowers from his wife
Ramona, who has been a big fan right from when she first heard Harold’s voice
on radio.
Margaret Sinclair, Publisher – Business
Partnerships & General Non-fiction, Penguin Random House New Zealand –
described Harold as a wonderful and responsive author to work with; one who
moved with grace and integrity through the labyrinthine publishing process.
Harold’s speech was a warm and generous tribute to his team at Sigmoid,
publisher Penguin Random House and bookseller Whitcoulls, all of whom have
supported Harold since he published his first book, The Impostor Syndrome,
in December 2013.
Whitcoulls Book Manager Joan Mackenzie was in attendance;
another loyal supporter of Harold’s. Fair to say, there was a lot of love in
the room for Harold Hillman; the man who daily walks the walk as author, media
commentator, executive coach and authentic business leader. Harold Hillman’s
new blog has also just been launched: www.drharoldhillman.com.
And check out this powerful and elegant story by senior Herald journalist, Phil
Taylor, which ran in the Weekend Herald: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11504518.
Report from Sarah
Thornton
Thornton
Communications Ltd
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