About the author

Like many of his readers, Mike Clayton first became successful by saying ‘yes’ and delivering on his commitments. But as he experienced more and more calls on his time, he became aware that he was in danger of failing, and as he had more opportunities, he needed to find a way to choose which ones to follow.

Mike has been a successful project manager and management consultant, before changing career and becoming a successful coach and trainer, founding two training businesses. Now in his third career as a speaker and author, Mike has got more done than most, yet said NO to more things than he has said yes to.

Mike has been a Senior Manager at international consulting firm, Deloitte, a freelance trainer and coach, a company director, a school governor at two schools (serving as Chair of Governors at one) and a charity trustee. He is now in demand as a public speaker and is the author of eight books to date, including Smart to Wise, and four in Pearson Education’s ‘Brilliant’ series.

The Yes/No Book is Mike’s very personal take on how to get more done by knowing when to say ‘YES’, when to say ‘NO’, and how to do either with confidence and style.