Dave Conti is a writer and editorial consultant specializing in business and self-help topics. He works with authors, literary agents, corporations, and publishers, providing idea and book development, as well as book writing and editing services.
Conti co-wrote, with Robert H. Bloom, The Inside Advantage: The Strategy that Unlocks the Hidden Growth in Your Business. Bloom is the former US Chairman/CEO of Publicis Worldwide, the global media, marketing, and advertising company.
Conti is the former executive editor of HarperBusiness, the category-leading business book imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. He was responsible for a #1 New York Times bestseller plus numerous national bestsellers on the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, and NY Times business lists. He acquired and edited books by many distinguished authors, including economist Lester Thurow, Dilbert creator Scott Adams, high-tech guru Geoffrey Moore, CNBC’s Ron Insana, self-help mentor Steven M. Pollan, journalist John A. Byrne, management authority Noel Tichy, and personal finance guru Ric Edelman.
Before joining HarperCollins, Conti was editorial director of Business McGraw-Hill, where he helped create a multimillion dollar publishing program and published a #1 BusinessWeek bestseller as well as an AAP best book of the year.
Countless more ordinary people of equal talent never developed the leadership core required to run the show. Why not?
