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Summary: You will will still have to think for yourself
Review: Ms. Benton is a top-tier image consultant, and the first book of hers I read was Lion's Don't Need to Roar. That was a great book about projecting the "right" image. I decided to read this book because I wanted to hear her insights about the successful CEOs she has worked with.
The book presents a lot of interesting information. Twenty-two vital traits are enough to cover just about every trait, but some might be more vital than others. Obviously, any book written by a consultant to the rich and powerful has to be weighed by the need not to bite the hand that feeds you. Nevertheless, I enjoyed reading the anecdotes, and I always like to hear positive things about those who occupy the seats of power (mainly because I hope that good people do get ahead).
But as far as climbing the mountain of successs by learning to think like a CEO, the caption for chapter six probably sums it up nicely: "every climber is different, and it's important for you to understand those differences." Reading history is not the same as making history. Hey, and writing book reviews isn't the same as writing books, either!
This is a good book to read on airplane trips, but don't expect it to be your master plan for taking over the world. You will still have to think for yourself and do your own heavy lifting.
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Summary: Solid advice that works!
Review: Ms. Benton's book is full of useful advice that truly seems to work. As the president of my own company I find that her suggestions and necessary traits are simplistic yet often many of us don't use them enough to make impact with our colleagues and customers. Her examples are well studied and do make a difference when you apply them with thought and tenacity. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to improve in the world of business!
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Summary: Who reads these books? It's complete tripe
Review: Only very naive or stupid people can take this junk seriously. It's not gonna get you one millimetre closer to CEO anything... or anywhere at all actually, it's just a waste of time and insult to your intelligence.
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Summary: I wish I'd known this when I started my career 12 years ago.
Review: Some people could say this is common sense. But my years in corporate America has taught me it's not common practice. Benton lays out in a clear, succinct manner what the best leaders in business or in politics do to be effective. You'll recognize a lot of the traits in yourself and a lot in people that you admire. More importantly you'll be reminded of the importance of various attributes and will be given examples of how to use this information for yourself -- to become the effective individual that you want to be.Even if you don't aspire to being "CEO" you still have to work with one so you might as well know and understand how they think to make your own life better.
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Summary: GOOD IDEAS BUT DIDN'T TEACH ME TO THINK LIKE A CEO
Review: The author is very personable and enjoyable to listen to. However, I think a more appropriate title would be, "How to be a near perfect CEO, if you are already a CEO." I expected this book to provide insight that might take an average person and help them to acquire the mindsets that drive profitabilty and other skills that propel one to become a CEO. I didn't find that in this book. There are some useful ideas in this book though. Am I glad I read it? Yes. Would I buy it if I had it to do over again? Well, maybe I'd borrow a copy from the library.
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Summary: Don't bother if you've read any other leadership books.
Review: This book doesn't add anything to the mix of leadership advice. Not one of the 22 traits have I not seen before -- numerous times -- in other books. Her "Lions Don't Need to Roar," is a much, much better and more practical book.
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Summary: Absolute, to climb corp ladder or please someone who is !
Review: This book is bottom line common sense, but that is exactly what most of us in the business community leave at the door each and every morning.
A must read for anyone who desires to climb the corporate ladder, or just keep your boss happy who is. The little insights into the preverbial "ivory tower" remind all of us that the person who sits up on the top floor or in the corner office is not too dissimilar to ourselves.
This book brings to light what has made these individuals successful and stresses what each of us must concentrate on to follow in their footsteps. Allows reader to create a checklist of habits and traits that must be mastered as we rise up the ladder. This is also important for those who are not interested in making the journey but merely satisfying a boss who is.
The metaphor to mountain climbing helps bring realism and solid examples that anyone can visualize and utilize in their everyday lives.
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Summary: Read it! Be it!
Review: This is a great audio tape, marvelously read from a well thought out book. Like many books that are designed to assist leaders in their development it states what we all should take as common sense but don't. It allows leaders to adjust if possible and it allows team members to decide if they are riding the right horse on their journey to success. I immediately ordered the authors other works after listening to this tape. Great stuff!
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