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Summary: This book is another must-read by D.A. Benton
Review: '...Think Like a CEO is another book that lends common sense, easy to understand information about leadership skills in the business world. Benton's examples are full of insight. Unlike many business books that use long, scientific style examples of handling business encounters, D.A. provides pointed demonstrations. The examples are a blend of relatable straight talk and humor. I checked this one out from the library and because I hated to take it back. I incurred late fees in the amount, in which I could have used to purchase the book! Get the book.
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Summary: Solid Suggestions
Review: According to D.A. Benton, there are 22 "vital traits" which one needs to develop fully. In How to Think Like A CEO, she examines each of them in detail while providing numerous examples of the success they have helped others to achieve. The mountain-climbing metaphor she invokes is especially apt. In a Darwinian sense, the "fittest" climbers are those who have the necessary training and equipment, of course, but also certain personal qualities (especially tenacity, composure, self-discipline, and endurance) which enable them to reach the desired "summit", whatever and wherever it may be. Most limits in life are self-imposed. Stated another way, many people under-estimate what they can accomplish while exaggerating the difficulty of achieving whatever they may desire. In How to Think Like A CEO, Benton observes that in all her years of mountain climbing, "more critical than the summit is the internal knowledge you gain; how to deal with your own internal fears; how to be intuitive and humble and aware of every detail; and how to live fully. And most important, I've learned my goal is not just to climb up the mountains, but to give back to them." This she does by sharing so much of what she has learned. Few who read this book will become a CEO. I suspect that few CEOs will read it. (I may be wrong about that.) Other books on the subject of leadership are far more profound. (Warren Bennis wrote many of them.) In my opinion, How to Think Like a CEO has substantial value because it enables its readers to take stock of their personal as well as professional strengths and weaknesses in correlation with the strengths of some of the world's most successful CEOs. Completing such an exercise is obviously not all that an ambitious person needs to succeed...but it can be a starting point, and perhaps a reality check from time to time later as a career develops.
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Summary: A tremendous resource for middle managers!
Review: As a middle manager who aspires to one day serve as a CEO or CIO I found this book to be one of the best books I've read. I like to make lists and I found the structure of the book to be well-organized and the traits easy to recall. After reading the book I met with my vice president. Before I would have felt like I spoke too much and said the wrong thing but after working on some of areas discussed in the book I talked slower, with more confidence and exhibited many of the traits that he was looking for in a new division director. I highly reccomend this book
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Summary: Insightful!
Review: Author Debra A. Benton discusses how chief executive officers succeed. She bases her information on interviews with hundreds of major corporations' CEOs and with well-known leaders and public figures. The experiences of so many CEOs make the book fascinating. Readers will be intrigued by the many success stories. Benton also extrapolates and explains the key principles behind the success of these executives. The book is an excellent, well-written guide that includes some well-known success principles and some that may be less well-known. The short, snappy, easy-to-read style is accessible. A helpful summary at the end of each chapter captures the major principles covered. We at getAbstract recommend this book to those on the way up in management, those interested in getting into management, and those who wish to apply these principles of success in their own careers.
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Summary: Once Again!
Review: Benton never ceases to amaze me. She gives a practical, easily obtainable approach to having a more powerful effect on those around you. She reminds us of those things we often forget when we get caught up in our daily duties. I am looking forward to her next book!
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Summary: A Masterpiece!
Review: D.A. Benton is the guru of professional development. 22 Vital Traits is a work of art. There is not one sentence in the book that is not completely impressive. Because of its brilliance, I have developed a Debra Benton shrine for use as a personal goal carrot. I can't get enough! I have utilized many of the techniques suggested for effective communication, and they work! Because of her work, I am empowered and three steps ahead of the game. I have seen results! I highly recommend 22 Vital Traits to anyone who desires to leave sparks behind them while they climb the corporate ladder fully educated and at a record breaking speed. Bravo! I will leave you with this, "Master the art and have fun playing the game." Other suggested books by D.A. Benton: Secrets of a CEO Coach, Lion's Don't Need to Roar
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Summary: A Masterpiece!
Review: D.A. Benton is the guru of professional development. 22 Vital Traits is a work of art. There is not one sentence in the book that is not completely impressive. Because of its brilliance, I have developed a Debra Benton shrine for use as a personal goal carrot. I can't get enough! I have utilized many of the techniques suggested for effective communication, and they work! Because of her work, I am empowered and three steps ahead of the game. I have seen results! I highly recommend 22 Vital Traits to anyone who desires to leave sparks behind them while they climb the corporate ladder fully educated and at a record breaking speed. Bravo! I will leave you with this, "Master the art and have fun playing the game." Other suggested books by D.A. Benton: Secrets of a CEO Coach, Lion's Don't Need to Roar
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Summary: A MUST-HAVE FOR MANAGERS!
Review: D.A. Benton's book is the Bible of how to manage and lead for young guns. I read every page, word for word, and cannot wait for her next publication. Her wisdom, experiences, and thoughtful advice are blessings in the corporate world.
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Summary: How o think like a CEO
Review: Excellence book, any person from in this planet have to read this book to be a positive determine human.
Go ahead.
Miguel Tejera
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Summary: Solid perspective.
Review: Forget the people who claim that this book is a rehash. They need to read it again and stop skimming chapter titles and skipping pages. Yes, a lot of this material is covered in other leadership books. There are basics that every reader of this type of book simply has to know. The author can't assume that they know, so she presents the basics. Buy this book for the unique content: The quotes. Real quotes from real CEO's. Dozens of real life examples of what goes on in the life and in the mind of the man (or woman) at the top. If you want to see what motivates a CEO, it's in this book. If you want to see what a day in the life of a CEO is like, it's in this book. If you want to see how a CEO handles pressure situations, it's in this book. The quotes alone are worth the 10 to 15 bucks. The easy, specific examples of things that you can say and do to improve your situation at work are just a bonus. As a small business owner, I would like to thank Debra for helping me to bridge the gap between my home business and my career. This book showed me how the skills that I developed as an entrepreneur could be applied to my consulting job. What prevented the book from being 5 stars? Author self reference. I realize that 'Lions Don't Need To Roar' is a great book, and cross promotion is all the rage, but borrowing the bulk of entire chapters from 'Lions' is a bit much. Still, a great read.
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