Brian Grazer is an Oscar Award–winning producer and New York Times bestselling author. His films and television shows have been nominated for forty-seven Academy Awards and 242 Emmy Awards. His credits include A Beautiful Mind, 24, Apollo 13, Splash, Arrested Development, Empire, 8 Mile, Friday Night Lights, American Gangster, and Genius, among others. He is the author of Face to Face and the #1 New York Times bestseller A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life, which won the 2016 Books for a Better Life Award. Grazer was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World and is the cofounder of Imagine Entertainment along with his longtime business partner, Ron Howard.
“Mr. Grazer—as you might imagine for someone who helped create A
Beautiful Mind, American Gangster, and Friday Night Lights—is a
skilled storyteller….In a world where people appear to carry out
love affairs and pursue business relationships solely by text,
making the effort to meet someone in person, undistracted, is a
strategy worth considering.”
—The Wall Street Journal
“Brian Grazer’s book reminds us of the fundamental ingredient to
success: human connection. This is essential reading for the
digital age.”
—Bob Iger, chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company
“I don’t know anyone as interesting—or interested—as Brian Grazer.
Face to Face is a how-to guide to connecting to other people.
Nobody else I know could have written it.”
—Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit
“I remember countless times when Brian made the impossible,
possible, through a single face to face conversation. In his new
book, he has done a deep dive into the subject of influential
face-to-face communication and why it gets things done in business
and in life.”
—Ron Howard, Academy Award–winning director
“In this digital age, connecting is what humanity is all about.
Brian Grazer’s captivating and very personal stories are a call to
action for us all to see one another. Face to Face's message is
essential for our time."
—Anne Wojcicki, co-founder and CEO of 23andMe
“In our increasingly digital world, Brian Grazer take us on his
personal journey of human connection. He proves that the simple
step of making eye contact transformed his life and can change
yours too. This is a must read for our time.”
—Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker
“I’ve known Brian for almost thirty years and I’ve collaborated
with him more than anyone. He’s easily one of the most creative
minds I’ve encountered and he’s smarter then everybody. He’s a
great communicator with an insatiable curiosity about people from
all walks of life.”
—Eddie Murphy
“I loved this book. Grazer’s stories convey both the power of
personal connection and the importance of meaningful, face-to-face
interactions to create a sense of belonging.”
—Brian Chesky, co-founder, CEO, and head of community at Airbnb
“No matter where you are in life or career, Face to Face will help
unlock your full potential. This is a compelling must-read for
all!”
—Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder and CEO of Bumble
“Being connected is not the same thing as connecting. Only when we
meet people, face to face, can we form the kinds of meaningful
connections that truly matter in our lives. And Brian Grazer is the
master. Told through the stories of his own journey, Face to Face
is a great reminder and a valuable guide for how we too can connect
with people in deeper, more meaningful ways.”
—Simon Sinek, optimist and New York Times bestselling author of
Start With Why and Leaders Eat Last
“Brian’s gift is being able to get to the essence of what, and more
importantly, why a person feels the way they do. His stories and
insights will open your heart and mind to the urgency of human
connection.”
—Jimmy Lovine, entrepreneur
“At a time when human connection is increasingly interrupted by our
growing addiction to screens, this captivating book reveals how we
can all transform our lives by truly connecting with others. Using
highly personal stories, Brian Grazer shows how the simple act of
looking up can change your life.”
—Arianna Huffington, founder of Huffington Post and CEO
of Thrive Global
“Brian Grazer is a world champion at knowing how to connect with
people. Through tales of his relationships with the world’s most
interesting people, he reveals his secrets on how to deal with
people face to face.”
—Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author
of Steve Jobs and Leonardo Da Vinci
“Brian’s gift is being able to get to the essence of what, and more
importantly, why a person feels the way they do. His stories and
insights will open your heart and mind to the urgency of human
connection.”
—Jimmy Iovine, entrepreneur
“At a time when human connection is increasingly interrupted by our
growing addiction to screens, this captivating book reveals how we
can all transform our lives by truly connecting with others. Using
highly personal stories, Brian Grazer shows how the simple act of
looking up can change your life.”
—Arianna Huffington, founder of Huffington Post and CEO
of Thrive Global
“Brian Grazer is a world champion at knowing how to connect with
people. Through tales of his relationships with the world’s most
interesting people, he reveals his secrets on how to deal with
people face to face.”
—Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author
of Steve Jobs and Leonardo Da Vinci
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