
Feedback from Readers
Patty G. March 3, 2022
I gave a copy of Be The Sun, Not The Salt as a host gift. My friend was so moved by the messages in the book that she not only ordered three copies for…
Aliana M. January 24, 2022
After my classes that day, I sent his Ted Talk to all of my friends and family members and ordered another copy of the book to be sent to my parent’s house.
Destiny K. December 2, 2021
I want this conversation to be meaningful and sticky; I want it to stay with you forever.” These are some of the first words that Dr. Cohen articulated when he was speaking to our class.
Feaven G. September 25, 2021
I also had a huge change in mindset through this talk. Being the sun can only go so far, and we need to take that next step in removing the salt in our lives…
Ayan B. August 8, 2021
Wow. I am fairly certain that I have never walked out of a speaker event with such a huge smile on my face and so many tangible takeaways. I felt positive. I felt happy.
Maya B. July 15, 2021
Dr. Cohen had a positive, visible impact on my life and I hope I can be the sun for everyone around me…
Brittney W. May 4, 2021
The simplicity of Be the Sun, Not the Salt makes the complex topic of what it means to be heliotropic much easier to comprehend. Although it sounds daunting, Dr. Harry Cohen…
John R. April 16, 2021
By practicing positivity and the heliotropic effect, I have been able to improve and strengthen the relationships in my life both personal and professional…
Spencer Y. March 4, 2021
Be the Sun, Not the Salt is a great reminder that the smallest gestures can make all the difference. I make sure to focus on doing this every day and have noticed that it can be contagious…

I have a relative who is usually very salty with good reason. I called him the other day to check in and he didn’t call me back for two days. I left a second message saying I was just concerned since I had not heard back…
Shelly K. February 5, 2021
Pat H. January 11, 2021
The book’s simple messages help us be our best selves. Harry Cohen is the Fred Rogers of the next generation.
Dorothy B. December 28, 2020
I received “Be the Sun, Not the Salt” a few years ago as a gift. It is easy to understand, contemplate and act on. Dr. Harry Cohen is motivating, smart and a skilled communicator…
Tim S. November 20, 2020
I am a participant in a three-part Be the Sun Not the Salt workshop. Last Friday was our first session. We were wrapping up an impactful session when Dr. Cohen asked for examples of small gestures we do to show others we appreciate them…
Kevin S. September 18, 2019
Dr. Harry’s message is a universal truth; be a good person and treat people so that they are drawn to you. It’s not just good advice for life, it turns out to be great for managing people…
Scott M. September 15, 2019
Being critical or pessimistic is easy. Being the sun is hard work–but the effects are all-encompassing. Heliotropic leadership affects all those around us, but most importantly…
Mary Kae R. September 14, 2019
Dr. Harry’s coaching philosophy of Do More of That, is a great guide to building your best self/team. Intentionally look for you/your team at their best. Lead with the 5 to 1 strategy, and you will produce more engaged team members…
John W. September 12, 2019
Dr. Cohen spoke about Be the Sun, Not the Salt at an upper management meeting of West Herr Automotive Group. A sprinkling of the comments we received were “Best meeting we ever had”…
Dan M. September 10, 2019
I have been a big supporter of Harry Cohen and his works for over twenty years. As a Lincoln dealer, I have witnessed the results of his remarkable compassion and dedication toward motivating people…
Alex H. September 8, 2019
There is so much wisdom packed into this book! The concepts presented here are elegant (e.g. not designed by a complexifier) as they are easy to grasp and can have an immediate, positive impact…