Dr. Bill Knaus, Ed.D.

Dr. Bill Knaus, Ed.D., is the author of more than 20 books; one, "Overcoming Procrastination", was co-authored with Albert Ellis. Knaus is a licensed clinical psychologist and former psychology professor. He authored books on diverse topics, such as illusions, anxiety, depression, blame, children’s mental health, and procrastination where he is the top authority on corrective measures. He is known for his work in the cognitive revolution in psychotherapy and as one of the original directors of post-doctorial training in rational emotive behavioral therapy. He conducted seminars for PESI, a national organization that sponsors continuing education for mental health and medical professionals. Aside from his private practice, Knaus was a consultant for numerous organizations on employee selection, market research, strategic planning, and trouble-shooting. His published 91.7% accuracy rate in selecting managment and professional staff was accomplished over a 12-year period. This accuracy rating is extra-ordinary. His positive prevention mental health program for children has strong research support and may be the best of it's kind. Knaus donated it to the public domain. Knaus has a long and distinguished history of volunteer work advocating for handicapped people who cannot ably defend themselves. He is widely known for his ability to initiate actions and assert leadership in organizing, coordinating, and directing volunteer groups to achieve worthy results.  He is currently busy at work with Internet workshops on procrastination and in pioneering new approaches for dissiminating psychological self-help knowledge. His latest book, "End Procrastination Now," is his fifth and most up-to-date book on how to overcome procrastination (McGraw-Hill, 2010). His new book on "Fearless Job Hunting" shows job hunters how to use powerful psychological  techniques to stand out from the crowd and get hired (New Harbinger, 2010).