A successful leader knows how to present a vision and make others want to share it. Some leaders are born, but most people can teach themsevles to lead and apply their knowledge to career success. Here the reader learns self-assessment, how to inspire and motivate others, develop social skills, understand how and when to delegate authority, envision a goal and bring it to fruition, and more…. More >>
#1 by Anonymous on May 10, 2010 - 11:43 pm
I’ve read better, to say the least. It’s not that I am a negative person, or that I’m having a bad day. It’s just that this book could have been a “tad” better. It merely touched down on topics, if even that. Carol O’Conner would tell you a few things to do, and not tell you exactly how or why you were supposed to do these. The book was more filled with pictures and blank space than it was with any useful information. Sadly, I have read worst, that is why I gave it a 2. It didn’t help that it was written by Archie Bunker, either.
Rating: 2 / 5
#2 by Anonymous on May 11, 2010 - 2:11 am
This is another step by step book similar to the Assertiveness one by Dena Michelli. I found it a very helpful book particularly after a recent promotion. I took basic psychology in college, but this very short book (96 pages or so) presents all the basics in a way that makes sense for a work situation. I am going to buy a copy for my younger sister who is just starting work.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Anonymous on May 11, 2010 - 3:16 am
The field of leadership is vast and much inaccessible writing has been published on the subject. As a practitioner who has recently been promoted into a leadership position but has been given very little guidance about how to tackle this ‘art’, I found Carol’s book of enormous value. It helped me think through my own leadership strategy and embark on my new role with confidence and enthusiasm. I would recommend this book to anyone in a similar situation – or to those who seem to be getting it wrong persistently – and there are many!
Rating: 5 / 5