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Fred Grooms has written a powerful resource for students, parents and educators. This book is packed full of practical advice on the importance of knowing your talents.
 - Josh Shipp
Bestselling Author, Teen Expert & TV Personality


I believe every student matters and every young person has something uniquely special about them. Unfortunately, too many students do not believe these statements are true. In his book "Who's In Charge Of Bob?" Fred teaches students how to identify their individual talents. Students will read the firsthand story of Fred's personal struggle to uncover his dyslexia and find what ultimately made him who he is today. You will be inspired by the sheer number of examples from students, like Fred, that have discovered extraordinary success by uncovering their natural talents.

- Scott English
 Chief Operating officer, South Carolina Department of Education

Fred has created a must read book for students, parents and educators. Who’s In Charge of Bob? is an exceptional guide for discovering your uniquely created talents. The book is full of inspirational stories of overcoming weaknesses to become extraordinarily successful. You will be inspired, uplifted and entertained as Fred shares his heart for students.
—Brooks Gibbs
Youth Crisis Counselor and Bullying Expert


As a parent, I am so excited about Fred's book  "Who's in Charge of Bob?"  it gives such clear direction, motivation, and inspiration.  I cannot wait to help my own teenagers  apply its principles.  Fred's long experience working with students and their families is evident in these pages, and I recommend it to any parent hoping to help their child find real success in life.
-Sean Riley 
Parent


As an educator, teacher, coach, and parent I understand the value of having an experienced speaker reach students with a real life explanation. Fred Grooms does just this in person and through his book! A devoted dyslexic dedicated to the success of others struggling to find their place in school, and after their education. Fred is outspoken, encouraging, and causing many parents to shift their perspective for their child. He shifts the struggles and failures to moments of laughter which provides both he and the learner with a platform for success. “Thank you Fred for your winning words!”
—Chris Winkler
Former Chair of the South Carolina Dyslexic Task Force,
Educational Leader in K-12 Schooling


This book offers an opportunity for students to catch a glimpse of their full potential and strategize towards removing daunting barriers, as well as an opportunity for adults to discover effective angles from which to encourage and empower their students.
—Tom Henry
Director of Leadership Development,
Ascent Outdoor Adventures


Fred’s book is both inspiring and entertaining! Young readers will be taught to harness their own strengths to live successful lives while enjoying hilarious anecdotes and heartwarming stories.
—Greg P. Smith
International Business Consultant, President of Chart Your
Course International, Author and Keynote Speaker


Fred Grooms has written a “must-read” book for anyone who is involved with leading, guiding, and developing the lives of other people. Parents, coaches, educators, clergy, and employers would benefit greatly from his wisdom and his passion for people. Fred has lived what he teaches, and his advice gets results.
—Michael E. Frisina, PhD
CEO of The Center for Influential Leadership,
Owner of BehaviorSmarts, and Alumni facility member of
the United States Military Academy at West Point


In his new book, Fred Grooms will guide you through an amazing journey during which you will uncover the talents you never thought you had, launching you onto a path of unlimited success. I found the use of his personal experiences to be quite powerful and I love the idea of reframing what was once thought of as a weakness into a strength.
—Stephane Gaskin, PhD, PPCC
Psychology Professor at Dawson College
and Concordia University


Fred boils down, in an amazingly simple way, how to identify natural talents, and most importantly, employ them productively. Both as a father of teenagers and a Human Resources manager, I believe it is vital to identify natural talents and strengths early on in the educational and workplace journey. This book is a must read for high school  and college students.
—Richard K. Deal, PHR
Human Resource Manager,
Corporate Transactions, Bank of America


This is an honest, straightforward approach to empower the young reader to avoid the trap of being an average teen, and instead, uncover their reality of being an extraordinary teen.
—Molly Kennedy
Speaker, Educator, Life Coach


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