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Launching a Leadership Revolution: Mastering the Five Levels of Influence (Hardcover)
by Chris Brady, Orrin Woodward
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Author: Chris Brady, Orrin Woodward
Publisher: Business Plus
Pub. in: October, 2007
ISBN: 0446580716
Pages: 288
Measurements: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BA01086
Other information: ISBN-13: 978-0446580717
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Launching a Leadership Revolution is a fast-paced, easy-to-read book on how to be a better leader. This is a great resource for anyone wondering if he or she is a leader, or wanting to learn how to be a better leader. These authors are extremely well-read, judging by the sources they pulled from in writing this book. There were quotes from Scripture and popular singer/song writer Jimmy Buffett; there were quotes from current authors like Andy Stanley and Zig Ziglar, and ancient philosophers Seneca and Socrates. The bibliography for the book is eight pages!
The book is roughly divided up into two parts. The first four chapters lay a solid foundation defining what a leader is; what a leader brings; what a leader does; and how a leader grows personally. By answering these aspects about leadership, Brady and Woodward then encourage the reader to join them in going up the five levels of influence that a leader can have. Each level is built upon the principles learned in the level below. The leader's sphere of influence also goes from an addition model or a one-on-one relationship in level two, to a "mathematical description that can only be called a revolution" for a level five leader, where the leader develops leaders who develop other leaders.
Much of the book is written in short segments, so someone who would like to "redeem" his/her time and has only a few minutes could get something of value. I appreciated that aspect of the book. The authors also ended most of the chapters with a short historical sketch on various people, like the New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady, or President Theodore Roosevelt.
Many times the authors talked about a good leader as one who desires to learn. One very memorable quote from the book:
"As the saying goes, `You don't know what you don't know.' Additionally, what we do know we gradually forget. So if we don't know what we don't know and we're forgetting what we do know, it would probably be a good thing to continue learning. That way we would at least know something!"
Armchair Interviews says: Recommended for leaders of all ages and levels.
(From quoting Armchairinterviews.com)
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Chris Brady is a businessman, author, speaker, humorist, father, and mentor. Combining passion and clean humor, his entertaining communication style has won him fans across age groups and genres. He has appeared on stages around the world teaching leadership principles and success. Brady is co-author of four books with friend and business partner Orrin Woodward; the latest, Launching a Leadership Revolution, was re-released in October 2007 by Hachette Book Group USA's Business Plus (originally Time Warner), and has already reached the best seller lists of the Wall Street Journal and Business Week, New York Times, and USA Today. You can visit Chris Brady's Leadership Blog here.
Brady and Woodward first became known through their successful partnership in building a fast-growing community of Internet entrepreneurs. Both are avid readers and students of history, and their training materials and books are rich in historic examples of the principles they teach.
Notable quote from Mr. Brady: "Our privileges are not for our pleasure, but rather for our purpose."
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Sooner or later, we are all called to lead in some capacity.Leadership skills are vital in corporate settings, small businesses, church or community organizations, and even within the home.Chris Brady and Orrin Woodward have recognized this need and have jointly created an in-depth, step-by-step guide for developing leadership skills.Utilizing an abundance of historical examples, the authors have developed a unique 5-step plan that charts a course for creating and maintaining strong leadership in any organization.The plan guides the reader through the "Five Levels of Influence":- Learning: a leader must be able to learn from anyone- Performing: perservere through failure to find success- Leading: extend your ability by expanding your team- Developing Leaders: learn to trust your people - Develop Leaders who Develop Leaders: create a legacyThis book is full of prescriptive advice, quotes and anecdotes that illustrate their principles.
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Publishers Weekly, USA
<2007-12-19 00:00>
Brady and Woodward offer a detailed examination of what defines a leader, the qualities necessary to fulfilling the role and the common path previous leaders have traveled toward achieving personal greatness. Initially self-published, this effort follows up the duo's earlier bestselling effort, Leading the Consumer Rebellion.
Contending that each of us has a natural wellspring of talent and ability buried within and will eventually be thrust into a moment requiring leadership skills, they lay the groundwork for being prepared to perform when that opportunity arises. The leadership concepts are strengthened by anecdotes like one involving the New England Patriot's quarterback Tom Brady, who led his team to three Super Bowl wins despite a resounding lack of confidence in his ability to do so. But quotes on leadership from sources as diverse as Mark Twain and golfer Tiger Woods, often three and four to a paragraph, can get distracting. The authors also occasionally get carried away with charting their concepts and awkward metaphors (e.g., driving against the traffic of mediocrity; avoiding the shoulder of frustration). But overall, this manual is one from which any potential leade - whether of a country, corporation or a small staf - could draw insight. (Oct. 22)
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Beckmeyer (MSL quote), USA
<2007-12-19 00:00>
This book combines principles from many other leadership references, describes interesting situations where the principles are applied - many from the author's experiences; others from history, and presents a clear tool to assess where your leadership abilities are today. The book also clearly outlines a roadmap to take you from where you are today to where you know your leadership abilities can be. A fantastically entertaining read for a business book - but you know leadership principles can be applied throughout you life, not just in business. That's what is so cool about improving personal leadership ability!! Truly enjoyable. |
Glenda Granger (MSL quote), USA
<2007-12-19 00:00>
This is the best leadership book I have ever nstudied. It is practical, it is useful and it is instructional. Every person who wishes to excell in leadership should read this book at least 3 times and study it twice. |
James Merritt (MSL quote), USA
<2007-12-19 00:00>
Woodward and Brady have hit a grand slam homerun with their debut leadership masterpiece! This book is not only destined for the best seller list, it will also find its way onto the book shelves of corporate America, not to mention church, community and government leaders all the way to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The easy to comprehend principals that are laid out here will help make an enormous difference not only in the lives on the readers, but also in the communities that they reside in.
I anxiously await the sequel!
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