Multi-Millionaire Social Networking Entrepreneur Shares His Recipe for Success in His First Book and Lays Down a $25,000 Dollar Investment Challenge

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Bill Liao, multi-millionaire business man, philanthropist, diplomat, investor and co-founder of XING.com shares a philosophy for success in his new book, which has been described as: “Mythical storytelling reminiscent of Paulo Coelho.”

Bill says, “The Stone Soup way is a new philosophy of business, development, philanthropy and living that combines age-old wisdom with contemporary insights and skills. It derives inspiration from the hugely important message embodied in the traditional folktale, Stone Soup.”

Throughout the book, the main protagonist, Ruby, learns to use the secret ‘Stone Soup’ recipe to make the world a better place, while Bill provides practical commentary that can be used by managers, parents, teachers, community leaders and activists to make a real difference, despite seemingly insurmountable odds.

Bill says, “Success, the Stone Soup way, calls for new understanding of teamwork and for real leaders to stand up in their communities, workplaces and homes.

He continues, “Businesses, NGOs, community groups and really all types of organisation work better, more fairly and more effectively when everyone contributes what they can.”

So does everyone have something they can contribute? Bill says yes: “Everybody has something valuable to contribute, from the most junior member of the group to the most seasoned. People, nations and our world all need investment in terms of work, commitment and integrity. By working together and by expecting and demanding only the best of ourselves and others, we can create a truly meaningful revolution—one that will make our world a better, fairer and more hopeful place for this generation and for generations to come.”

Bill also has a special $25,000 Dollar Investment Challenge for readers of his book, where he’ll provide funding for your big idea. You’ll need to get the book to find out how you can qualify.

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“Stone Soup: The Secret Recipe for Making Something from Nothing” ISBN 1905430973 by Bill Liao is available to buy from Amazon and all good bookshops now.

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WEBSITE LINKS

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Author’s Websites
http://www.xing.com
http://www.neo.org
http://www.weforest.com
http://www.stonesoupway.com
http://www.3x.cc

Publisher’s Website
http://www.bookshaker.com

Sales pages and book preview on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1905430973
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1905430973

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK

“Bill is a true friend, a wise business partner, a part of our family and a brilliant idea-tank for every topic that comes up. Bill will make you think. I have had the luck and opportunity to learn lots from him in many areas. I hope that Stone Soup will give you the same opportunity; learning from one of the most extraordinary and special people alive. Thank you, Bill.”
Lars Hinrich, German entrepreneur and co-founder of XING, www.xing.com

“Bill Liao has cooked up the perfect recipe for a life of meaning, purpose, creativity, and contribution. It’s not only a book of stories, it’s also a book of wisdom.”
Alan M. Webber, Author of Rules of Thumb, Co-founder, Fast Company magazine, www.rulesofthumbbook.blogspot.com

“Bill Liao is a doer, someone who lives by his instincts and who has a mind open to new ideas. He has woven his message, to both business people and the rest of us, into a tale that makes us want to keep reading. I also believe we should take life by the scruff of the neck, that we should listen to what people are saying and be always curious, never jealous or covetous of other people’s success. As Bill tells us you never know what could come from an unexpected encounter or from taking a courageous step towards what you think is right. It is the things in life we don’t do that we regret more than the things we do that fail. The story of the Stone Soup and of Ruby demonstrates what Bill has to say: Deliver on your promises, however small. As the book tells us, our reputations come by word of mouth, by how we deal with other people.”
Carole Stone, a networker who believes passionately in bringing people together, www.yougovstone.com

“The 20th century saw the publication by Jack Canfield of a recipe for Chicken Soup to nourish our souls. In the early 21st century, the pace of life is speeding up and we are facing new challenges and need to work smarter. A new recipe is called for and Bill Liao has cooked one up in the form of Stone Soup.

“Stone Soup is full of layered and nested metaphor and is a cookbook that every 21st century business, small or large, should read. Bill’s mythical story telling is reminiscent of Paulo Coelho’s. His approach simplifies what we have all made complex. By getting back to basics, business can not only survive but thrive by nurturing the minds, hearts and souls of the team. Thank you, Bill, for concocting such a magical and rich mixture from such basic and freely available ingredients.”
Tom Evans, Author’s mentor, writer and coach, author of Blocks, www.thebookwright.com

“Too sophisticated and cynical are we, sometimes, to believe that the secrets to success are revealed in a fairytale like STONE SOUP. Bill has been my mentor for four years, and our mentorship started with ‘one generous portion of belief’ (the most important ingredient for STONE SOUP) that an individual’s success could be aligned with making contribution to others. ‘Accepting reality, visualizing
goals and contributing to others,’ are the three keys that Bill provided to me (elaborated in detail in STONE SOUP), and I memorized them by repetitive practicing and internalized them by enthusiastic preaching.

“Bill’s coaching transformed me from a hesitant and confused fresh graduate to a determined and confident venture capital investment professional, and more significantly, to a contributor that associates his mission with the welfare of the community. I am deeply convinced that success could be taught, and I am living evidence of the magic of STONE SOUP! All the secrets are awaiting you in the book and, remember, it takes ‘one generous portion of belief’ in what you read in it.”
Weber Tong-Ming Su, Mentee of Bill Liao

“Stone Soup is a must-read for any type of entrepreneur to achieve their success and goals in life and business!”
Jude Ower, games developer and entrepreneur, www.digital2point0.com

“Bill Liao is a rare combination of wildly successful businessman, introspective thinker, and generous spirit. In Stone Soup he entertains us with some engaging and candid storytelling and gives us some real access to the source of his success. This is the kind of book that actually makes a difference.”
Allan L. Cohen, Business Strategist www.allancohen.com

“Stone Soup is entertaining and contains thematic, powerful lessons for us all. The fable itself is a wonderful yet very practical metaphor. It offers a very fresh approach to life and work…it will do well in the marketplace.”
John Renesch, writer and thinker on matters of social and organizational change, www.renesch.com

“Bill Liao is a great catalyst, social media entrepreneur and empath. His insights run deep and his take on the world is always interesting, just like this work-Stone Soup.”
Rod Beckstrom, high-tech entrepreneur and author of The Starfish and The Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations (co-author), www.beckstrom.com

EXPERT

Bill Liao is an expert on social networking, entrepreneurship, investment and global citizenship. Where time permits, he is happy to provide content, act as an expert panelist or talk to your audience where there’s a good fit. For exclusive features or to secure Bill as a regular columnist a fee may be required.
Email: Bill Liao mailto:bill@liao.net
Call: Sally Hudson on +44 7929 128 343

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Bill Liao, high school drop-out, multi-millionaire businessman and social entrepreneur is co-founder of the social network service XING. He is also CEO of Finaxis AG, a privately held company in the financial services industry. Among his philanthropic endeavours is his participation as an investor and volunteer in The Hunger Project in Uganda, New York and Mexico.

Bill has also been appointed as a special diplomatic envoy for St Kitts and Nevis for sustainable development and the environment. Bill has contributed to the St Kitts and Nevis recovery fund for the sugar cane industry there. In 2007, Bill founded neo.org, a philanthropic venture and social networking site where people can make a personal commitment for the future of the earth. Neo is an
international non-profit organisation based in Switzerland and supported by a team of individuals from across the globe. It was set up to provide a forum for people to make a personal commitment for the future of the earth in the form of a Declaration of Global Citizenship.

In 2009, Bill also founded www.weforest.com, an organisation dedicated to repairing the world through the permaculture reforestation of 20 million square kilometres of land by 2020.

Originally from Australia, Bill, his wife Kerrie and their three children, Liam, Riley and Willow, live in the mountains of Switzerland together with their numerous animals.

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