A different kind of book for a different kind of leader! The Ant and the Elephant is a simple story presented in a powerful metaphor that can have an immediate impact on your life and the life of your organization. This book is a practical guide for us on our journey of reaching our full potential. It teaches us that we must first master leadership of the self before we can expect to be an effective leader of others. A terrific book!… More >>
The Ant and the Elephant: A Parable and 5 Step Action Plan to Transform Workplace Performance
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#1 by Today Matters on April 9, 2010 - 3:38 pm
I didn’t get a lot out of this book. Yes, it’s humor makes for easier reading. I did make me think about a few things. The parable aspect of it just wasn’t all that great for me. I am more of a straight forward sort and prefer writing like that of John C. Maxwell.
Rating: 3 / 5
#2 by Author Brian Wallace (Mind Transmission, Inc.) on April 9, 2010 - 5:24 pm
A simple but illuminating parable that takes the reader into a childlike state of wonderment that leads to learning some valuable lessons about creating and reaching worthwhile goals. Like Kandee G, Bud Bilanich, Laura Lewis, and Tony Beshara, this guy has a knack, in the realm of motivational books, for sensitizing the reader’s mind before inserting real humor and practical advice that works.
One may be disarmed by the fantasy orientation of this book and its ability to stay out of “scenes from the boardroom.” I found it refreshing and edifying. Open Your Mind!
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Joe Tye on April 9, 2010 - 7:33 pm
Vince Poscente is an incredibly gifted speaker, and his wisdom shines through in The Ant and the Elephant. The story of Adir’s journey to the oasis, and the helpful action steps and “Notes to Self” that are liberally sprinkled throughout this delightful story, can help any reader dream bigger dreams and think more clearly about how to overcome the barriers that stand between them and the realization of those dreams. I plan to highly recommend this book to the readers (all over the world) of my Spark Plug newsletter, and I highly recommend it to the readers of this review. — Joe Tye, CEO of Values Coach America
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Badger Esefo on April 9, 2010 - 8:25 pm
The best thing I took away from this book is the idea that life actions are much more powerful and effective when they stem from beliefs that you ‘have’ things rather than from beliefs that you ‘want’ things. Reaching nirvana is all about believing you already have it. This book helped me figure out how to spend about 12 hours total over a few days in a heightened state of contented ‘having’. It’s only fair; the lessons do take commitment from the reader to achieve extended periods of contentedness. Mileage may vary. ;-) I know I can go back to the book and get there again; it’s a pretty good roadmap.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Dean Lindsay on April 9, 2010 - 11:05 pm
Vince Poscente has written a winner. The Ant and the Elephant is solid and is sure to have a major positive impact. Vital life and business concepts made simple in a practical and entertaining parable. The five step action plan is a true find. The workplace will never be the same – thank goodness. A must read for leaders. This book should come with a highlighter.
Rating: 5 / 5