Joe Brocato is a senior partner with Gozdecki, Del Giudice, Americus, Farkas & Brocato LLP, a prominent Chicago law firm. A serial entrepreneur and investor, he is also the Founder of Intense Coaching and Consulting Worldwide, an elite, international life coaching and business development consulting firm, Founder of Intense Artist Management, a dynamic and strategic music management company, and Co-Founder of Devotion City, Inc., which is building the creative industry's largest accelerator. In his various personal and business endeavors, Joe has worked with some of the most prominent individuals and companies in the world. He is also the author of Happy is Cool: How to Ignite the True Happiness in You, among other books, and has reached audiences large and small, writing for Forbes.com, Huffington Post, CEO World Magazine, StrategyDriven.com, Chicago Agent Magazine, and Leadership Excellence/HR.com and speaking for a variety of organizations, including Citibank, City of Chicago, Live Nation/House of Blues, Feel Good Health Clubs, Fowler International Academy of Professional Coaching, and FRETZIN, Inc., and guesting on radio shows including AM 560 THE ANSWER and Outlaw Radio.Joe graduated from Loyola University Chicago, where he studied Economics. He received his law degree from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and served as an editor of the Northwestern University Law Review.
""Joe Brocato's Hit It Off is a must-read book, packed with compelling scientific research and practical, real-world stories. His 21 Rules will allow readers to hit it off with everyone they meet and develop unique, lasting personal and business relationships."" -Keith Ferrazzi, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Never Eat Alone, Who's Got Your Back, and Leading Without Authority ""Hit It Off reminds me if a beautifully written song that includes all the essential elements of success. Joe Brocato's 21 Rules are like a catchy melody that you'll always remember. The rhythm of how Joe presents each Rule and the science that backs it up will inspire you. And the overall feeling of the book will motivate you to look at relationships with others in a more conscious way. Joe's written a No. 1 hit here!"" -Jim Peterik, Songwriter and musician Cowriter of the Grammy Award-winning song ""Eye of the Tiger"" ""Our enduring desire as human beings is to belong-to be deeply connected-to know that we are valued! Joe's concise, researched guidelines will assure that you create an ambience in your relationships where others are visible, heard, and validated! They will come back to you for business! They will stay with you for life!"" -Cher A. Geiger, Psy.D. Licensed clinical psychologist ""As a strategic communications consultant for high performing CEOs and executive management teams, I am particularly cognizant of the fact that interpersonal and communication skills are necessary for maximum impact and influence. Hit It Off's 21 Rules home in on the essence of these skills and will empower you to maximize your personal and professional goals!"" Jennifer Wojan CEO/Founder, Capture Communications Group ""One of the key components to success is building relationships. Some people are born with a natural curiosity and the gift of gab. Others struggle when it comes to sparking and keeping a conversation going. Whichever you are, the 21 Rules in Joe's book will make a huge difference, not just in your professional life, but in your personal one as well. The world revolves around people and relationships. Read Hit It Off and build a better you!"" -Andrew D. Pitcairn, Pitcairn Family Council Chair/Director ""From my first meeting with Joe, I knew that I wanted to be a client of his. He's smart and savvy with excellent people skills. Hit It Off embodies his insightful perspective on relationships with the bonus of terrific personal anecdotes."" -Victoria Sopik CEO, Kids & Company (Toronto) ""Even after a professional football career and 27 years in the insurance and investment business, I've never seen all these important relationship-building concepts in one place backed by science. Joe Brocato's Hit It Off is your own personal game plan around important people skills. Joe's engaging style reminds me of a perfect spiral connecting quarterback and receiver, as they partner toward a touchdown. This book will make a great holiday gift for my adult children and everyone in my network! Absolutely loved it!"" -Brent Novoselsky, ChFC(R) Former professional football player, Chicago Bears & Minnesota Vikings and and investment management professional ""In the world of executive talent, building and developing relationships is at the heart of the matter. Joe provides the perfect playbook with a sense of real authenticity and life experience. We can all use a bit of help sometimes in how we are building relationships. This is a great guide, reminde