Management & Leadership
Review:I thought the author outlined very eloquently the challenges for transitioning into a new leadership position. There were great examples to highlight the points being articulated. It is an easy fast read for busy people like myself. I appreciate that charts and forms were included. It would be helpful if those forms were available for printing or downloading. It would also be helpful if the examples were from education or government, as many readers may not be in corporations. Read more
Review:When looking for examples of questions you need to ask in given situations .... we all ask ourselves, "Is there a better way to frame this. This book is an excellent resource that frames situations leaders encounter and then provides ways to uncover the knowledge being sought. The book is a great add to your reference library. Read more
Review:Not much new ground is broken if you have already done the Strengths Finder 2.0. Just a bit more information on how to apply your strengths in leadership positions.
Chris Wodke
Author: Running for My Life-Winning for CMT Read more
Review:As a retired management professor, I would definitely call this reasonably-short book a thorough discussion of the issues faced by recently-promoted managers. As a reader, I would have liked to see some visual aids (i.e., charts, check-lists, etc.); and a few cartoons related to specific management situations would have improved the readability as well. As it stands, the book is thorough; but younger readers (i.e., Millennials) might find it a bit "dry." Read more
Review:Being in a business where leadership is the ultimate necessity of growth, this book identified where I am currently at; where, and how do I go to the next level. Thank you John Maxwell for clearing up my vision. Read more
Review:This book's thesis is that happiness is the horse and not the cart: you start with happiness and then everything falls into place. Happiness is not the end result, but starting point!
And Neil cogently supports his theory with quotes from famous people, literature from authors like Rudyard Kipling, his personal experience, and some scientific studies. The book is very well written with cartoons, easy to understand napkin drawings and simple language without jargon.
To start from ... Read more
Review:While reading the book I entered more than 20 sticky notes to remind me to re-read the page again. Incredible amount of useful advice and models. I recommend this book to beginners like me (7 rentals and counting). Easy to read and understand, provides aha moments if you're in the learning curve of a real estate career. I found it useful in learning new ways to think as a problem solver involved in real estate. Read more
Review:I thought the book was superficial and the reference to the Matrix was as if the writer had no original thought. He used the quotes to the Matrix as if it would make his writing more thought provoking. I didn't appreciate the thinking that there is this magic formula to success and if you don't follow it you're a failure. Success is not guaranteed nor is the definition of success the same for everyone. Failure is not a bad thing!..so enjoy the ride of life. I do appreciate the effort from the ... Read more
Review:The book helped to put structure to everyday analysis. Often I would do one or two of the methods in the book but not with a strong focus on my process. I think in the end, I will now approach problems with a consistent level of rigor. Read more