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Speak Like a CEO: Secrets for Commanding Attention and Getting Results: Secrets for Communicating Attention and Getting Results
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-01-11 Summary: A true resource ... The author knows of what she speaks! A former reporter, she has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly and helps the reader be one of the good, if not the great. Useful, practical tips for anyone who wants to be more successful both professionally and personally. Well worth your time and money. ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2008-05-18 Summary: Speaking manual ... This book is about developing confidence and skills in speaking. The author encourages using coaches to develop the skills better. If you cannot get a help from a coach for some reason, you will also find useful methods and checklists how to develop your skills by practicing in front of a video recorder and then evaluating your presentations using the given checklists. The author sets the following goals to the reader: - keynote speaking goals: write and speak with clarity; learn to use stories to make points; develop ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-05-08 Summary: A great asset to any public speaker or presenter ... I wish I had read this book a long time ago. It is consise and an interesting read. Above all it has provided me with several great tips on improving presentations which I have already started to use. Unbelievably, both my audience and I have noticed the difference. ...more
[4] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-08-23 Summary: Be Yourself, Find Your Own Voice ... "Speak Like a CEO" is a revolutionary new book for CEOs, executives and professionals who want to be at the top of their industry. An award-winning television anchor and former news reporter, now an executive coach, Suzanne Bates gives readers proven strategies and practical advice to effectively communicate in every important situation. "Speak Like a CEO" provides readers with the secrets, situations and strategies that every executive must face. Suzanne's unique and effective techniques have helped hundreds of leaders ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | An award-winning news anchor presents methods for better communication in any business environment . During her 20 years in broadcasting, award-winning news anchor Suzanne Bates conducted more than 10,000 interviews, during which she witnessed business leaders, politicians, and celebrities at their best and worst. Now a top CEO communication coach, Bates is renowned for her uncanny ability to transform even the shyest oratorical mouse into a public-speaking lion. In Speak Like a CEO ,...more
CEO Logic : How to Think and Act Like a Chief Executive
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2002-04-16 Summary: The REAL DEAL!! A Guide for becoming a "Level 5" manager ... As the back cover of this book says, go ahead, read those other books by high-profile celebrity CEOs to get motivated. Then read this book to see HOW it is done. I say, skip the celebrity CEO du jour books, and go straight to this 5-star book for "Level 5" people. This is a clear, consise, and exceptionally well proofread and published book (not one error in this book - as opposed to Moore's Crossing the Chasm - a terrible proofreading job). C. Ray Johnson cuts to the chase as to just what and how an effective CEO ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2005-07-12 Summary: CEO Logic: How to Think and Act like a Chief Executive by C. Ray Johnson. ... The reason I read this book is that I wanted to learn to be an effective chief executive officer (CEO) and how CEOs think and make decisions, as I aspire to be one in the next two to three years. CEO Logic provides a wide perspective about the challenges of being at the top of an organisation. C. Ray Johnson provides the knowledge of how to rise to the top of an organisation; how to think like a successful CEO, how to run an organisation successfully and how to turn a faltering organisation around from a loss making ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2006-12-31 Summary: Understand What is Important to the CEO and Your Career ... A lot of times when a person starts out at an entry level job, he sees only his direct working environment but sometimes doesn't understand why certain departments or people have priorities over others. CEO Logic is a great reference for those who want to understand what goes on or should go on in the CEO's mind. I highly recommend it to a new or young CEO to understand what their priorities should be and how to handle them accordingly. Some of the questions answered: Why is it so imiportant to have and operate a company ...more
[4] Rating: 4 Date: 2007-01-04 Summary: CEO Logic ... This is a great primer for a new CEO...someone in a small company moving into the role because of being a top producer or maybe by buying in but has never had any serious management experience. It is an easy read, and because of that, doesn't have a lot of depth. However, if the new CEO has what it takes to grow into the job, this book should spark an interest to acquire more knowledge. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | In a concise, easy-to-read style, "CEO Logic" provides the broad philosophical foundations and the specific operating disciplines needed to effectively build, manage, and understand the whole organization....more
God Is My CEO: Following God's Principles in a Bottom-Line World
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2001-11-28 Summary: A Great Book!!! ... For me, this book was truely inspirational, a breath of fresh air. I, (like many many others in society,I'm sure) used to believe that there was little room for God or our faith in the business world. It was just dog-eat-dog, Monday to Friday. Larry Julian shows you just how uninformed that thinking is. He interviews not just average business men & women, but captains of industry. True leaders in their field. And he shows you how these people not only believe in God, but practice their Faith and follow HIS teachings ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-11-13 Summary: Great book! ... I really enjoy reading it! i love how it relates to all sorts of different business people who all have one goal...to not stray from God! I really like answaring the questions at the end of the chapters...they realy help me learn more about myself. ...more
[3] Rating: 4 Date: 2006-05-09 Summary: Good Airplane Reading, short on substance ... For some earlier, for some later, for some never, but for a lot of business people as we cross 50 years in age, we start to get eternally minded. I saw the book title and thought, wow, I would like to read this. I would like to be sure my espoused beliefs and work life are in as much alignment as possible. It is a fast read and easy, doesn't challenge you very much. This is what I consider optimal airplane reading. However, it left me hungry for more. It is basically a series of short stories, but trying to be a good ...more
[4] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-10-12 Summary: Uplifting life stories ... This is a very nice collection of life applications from successful individuals. It is more than an "I remember when..." story book but more like several short stories showing God working in their lives. ...more
[5] Rating: 4 Date: 2004-03-01 Summary: Insightful! ... So often executives check their faith in God at the door before coming to work. Using the stories of 20 influential leaders to illustrate 10 business principles, author Larry Julian skillfully shows that it is possible to integrate your religious faith and your work practices. These men and women successfully run major organizations, and all of them credit their belief in God for their achievements. Although some of the stories are more inspiring than others, this book promises relief from the pressures of the bottom ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Business leaders face the difficult task of reconciling their personal beliefs with the bottom-line demands of their business obligations. Often, it seems like the conflict between harsh business realities and their desire to "do the right thing" pull them in opposite directions. God Is My CEO offers a practical and inspirational source of guidance for achieving a balanced and accomplished life. Readers can learn from businesspeople around the country who are working and living the life...more
Why CEO's Fail: The 11 Behaviors That Can Derail Your Climb to the Top and How to Manage Them
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-12-31 Summary: Not just CEO's ... This book details negative traits exhibited by top tier CEO's, traits that undermined them and often lead to their downfall. But these traits also exist in ordinary citizens charged with any type of responsibility. From housewives, parents, sales personnel, managers, teachers, literally, anyone in a position of authority can exhibit these behaviors. Abstracting the fundamental ideas and applying them to ourselves and others can easily increase our awareness and broaden our understanding of of a very specific type of ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2005-12-25 Summary: Solid ideas and good food for thought ... As experienced CEO coaches, Dotlich and Cairo have distilled their experience into an interesting premise: Business leaders fail primarily from internal factors, not external ones. Using a combination of high profile cases and examples from their own practice, they front the theory that 11 personality traits (referred to as "derailers") are primarily responsible for the demise of promising or previously successful leaders. Virtually all of these traits have a positive aspect, and often are initially responsible for ...more
[3] Rating: 4 Date: 2004-07-19 Summary: Solid advice, but a bit shallow ... Why CEOs Fail identifies 11 traits that all have one thing in commen. These traits, in moderation, can help managers be successful. But, taken to an extreme, can destroy a career. The authors provide examples of people suffering from each derailer and then provide diagnostic tools to help you identify whether you suffer from the derailer and advice to help you manage the derailers that you do have. The descriptions and the advice are excellent, but the treatment is a little shallow. So, if your derailer manifests itself ...more
[4] Rating: 5 Date: 2005-04-13 Summary: Highly Recommended! ... If you wonder why all those superstar CEOs suddenly veered off course, executive coaches David L. Dotlich and Peter C. Cairo offer an engaging work of psychoanalysis to answer your question. Leadership failures can result from 11 character traits, either deep-seated personality faults or qualities that once were beneficial but became problematic. The authors offer recognizable case studies and specific advice to bolster their case that these flaws derail leaders. The culprit characteristics can seem a bit general, ...more
[5] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-05-20 Summary: Not just for CEOs!! ... We used this in a leadership training course sponsored by my company -- we started with a "derailer survey" where we answered questions and the consultant/coaches provided us with degrees of risk that we could exhibit any of these derailers. When reading the book, it was powerful to know what my actual derailers are and be able to get strategies for how to manage them. I also found that those of us in the class became more aware of what the others' derailers are and how it is great to pair someone with one set of derailers ...more
Editorial Reviews — [1] ... Product Description | If any of the following behaviors sound like you or someone you work with, beware! In Why CEOs Fail, David L. Dotlich and Peter C. Cairo describe the most common characteristics of derailed top executives and how you can avoid them: Arrogance — you think that you're right, and everyone else is wrong. Melodrama — you need to be the center of attention. Volatilit y— you're subject to mood swings. Excessive Caution — you're afraid to make decisions. Habitual Distrust — you focus...more
[2] ... Review | Take a walk on the dark side of leadership with executive coaches David Dotlich and Peter Cairo. Why CEOs Fail succeeds in tracking the downfall of careers and companies by defining eleven "derailers"--the deeply ingrained personality traits that shape leadership behavior. Among them: melodrama, aloofness, volatility, perfectionism, eccentricity and eagerness to please. The authors alternate high profile cases (the arrogance of Enron CEO Jeff Skilling, the melodrama of Vivendi Universals’ Jean-Marie...more
Campus CEO: The Student Entrepreneur's Guide to Launching a Multi-Million-Dollar Business
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-06-23 Summary: excellent book ... This book Is original,and It makes everyone feel they have a chance regardless of their situation. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-10-11 Summary: IN LOVE WITH MY BOOK ... I AM VERY PLEASED WITH MY BOOK AND HOW FAST IT CAME TO ME. I RECCOMMEND THIS ITEM TO EVERYONE. ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-11-13 Summary: THE BEST IN ITS CLASS ... Having seen Dr. Randal Pinkett's impressive performance on "The Apprentice," I was naturally curious about his appearance recently on a television program. (I forget which one.) He was promoting his book "Campus CEO: The Student Entrepreneur's Guide to Launching a Multimillion Dollar Business." Since I need all the help I can get when it comes to building a business, I ordered the book, simply on the strength of my impression of him from "The Apprentice." He seemed like one of the few contestants on that show who ever ...more
[4] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-07-08 Summary: Not just for students ... This book is FABULOUS! I am just starting my first business and this book is full of suggestions and strategies on how to make your business a success. He speaks a lot about his own venture, which he started in college, and it got to be the multi-million dollar business it is today. I think the best part about the book is that he gives links and references on where you can put some of his suggestions into action, like finding a mentor, or applying for grants. Of course the book does give info specifcally for students, ...more
[5] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-07-16 Summary: inspiring and good introduction to entrepreneurship ... I found this book to be a relatively fast and easy read. First and foremost, Pinkett does a great job of instilling entreprenurial confidence in his student readers. Beyond that, the author ties in his own past experiences well with each chapter. This real world dialog greatly aids in the books overall credibility. While the book does not provide all answers, it does not attempt to. Pinkett gives just enough information to get the reader's wheels turning. From there, the entrepreneur within is supposed to take over. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Every year, hundreds of thousands of students in the U.S. enter college totally clueless as to their choice of a major, and even less sure about what they will do with the rest of their lives. But for a growing number of students, the financial pressures of college are far more taxing than the academic rigors of campus life. As a result, many students rely heavily on financial aid, loans, part-time jobs, strict budgets, and whatever money their parents can afford to send them. Many...more
How to Think Like a CEO: The 22 Vital Traits You Need to Be the Person at the Top
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2005-10-26 Summary: A great book for people who understand the power of self-development. ... This book was great. Simple, easy to implement keys to success that make sense. This book helped me understand how I can tweak my inter-personal style to let my strong areas shine. Anyone who disrespects this book does not know the power of self-development, and will not benefit. It is an easy read. I plan to read it once a year to keep myself on track. Oh, and it is great for anyone who wants to advance their career, not just those who aspire to become the CEO. ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2003-09-29 Summary: Solid perspective. ... 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) ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2003-07-04 Summary: I wish I'd known this when I started my career 12 years ago. ... 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. ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Now in paperback comes the bestselling insider's guide on what it takes to think, act like, and become a CEO....more
Managing IT as a Business: A Survival Guide for CEOs
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 4 Date: 2004-06-02 Summary: Insightful! ... In the fall of 2003, the Harvard Business Review published an article advancing the proposition that "IT doesn't matter." The article's author suggested that because IT was now a commodity, and everyone had it, it no longer conveyed any distinctive competitive advantage and therefore, strategically, did not matter. In fact, at many companies, IT doesn't matter as much as it should - not because it is a commodity that other companies also use, but because most companies don't get every potential benefit from their IT. ...more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2007-08-07 Summary: Must Buy if Upgrading from IT Management to CIO ... Great help for someone that has just upgraded from IT Management to a CIO role and needed to upgrade as well his agenda. Excellent source of inspiration and perfect guide for a profession that is still under transformation. Definitely a must have. The book is focused (and written by) on world class CIO positions, but I found it equally useful for smaller scale CIOs. It's exactly there that it lacks some information on the organization of smaller IT groups ( If you are a CIO then buy it. If you are an IT manager you ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2005-06-24 Summary: Pragmatic and clear. ... I have only one simple statement - where were you Mark when I started my IT career 17 years ago? Today I would have been a CIO! I highly recommend this book for those starting out their careers in IT as it gives a big picture look to the field. Own it and refer to the clear and relevant graphics in the book. ...more
[4] Rating: 5 Date: 2006-04-01 Summary: A Must-Read for Every CIO ... Excerpt from review on bsmDigest.com: "Mark Lutchen's groundbreaking book continues to influence technology leaders with its vision for building mature IT organizations. As more CIOs and CEOs grapple with the challenge of applying effective management processes to their increasingly critical technology organizations, this engaging book offers very practical advice for doing it successfully. Drawing on his experience both as an actual CIO managing a large, global IT organizations and as a management consultant working ...more
[5] Rating: 5 Date: 2004-03-27 Summary: A must read for IT professionals developing a career roadmap ... This is a fabulous book for experienced or aspiring IT managers whose goal is to prepare for ascension through the ranks, especially to the CIO level. In simple yet rich language, Mark presents a clear picture of the future of the IT organization and the competencies needed in the CIO and senior team heading up this professional services operation. The examples and case studies are rich with insights. In short, this book is pragmatic and weighty, yet also highly readable and I dare say outright enjoyable. I highly ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | "More than a survival guide for CEOs, Managing IT as a Business provides a framework for properly leveraging IT and does so in a concise, well-sourced, and eminently readable format. This book is a must-read for all successful executives!" –Donard P. Gaynor Former CFO, SVP-HR, CIO, and Reengineering Leader The Seagram Spirits and Wine Group "Mark Lutchen offers up some important guidance to the CIO on how to bring IT into the mainstream of the business and how the CIO can make the transition...more
The CEO and the Monk: One Company's Journey to Profit and Purpose
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2004-06-21 Summary: Highly Recommended ... This book is great for anyone who is a CEO or owns their own business. Not only is it informative but it's entertaining as well. Thanks for the book Mom!! ...more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2006-03-01 Summary: Spiritual and Business-Savvy? Whodathunkit? ... I work for an A/V company who does small trade shows and pharmaseutical companies. I ordinarally fall asleep during these presentations, but when Kenny hit the stage with his understated enthusiasm and wisdom about how the bottom lines of profit and spirituality can come together -- and make both bottom lines go up for all concerned -- I was transfixed. All I do is run a sound board. I get a lot of free books from these shows, and to be honest I sell most of them on EBay. I am keeping this one. ...more
[3] Rating: 5 Date: 2004-03-17 Summary: Nice Guys (and companies) can finish first ... Finally, good news from inside the Corporate World! As the media focus our attention on corporate wrongdoing, the show trials of the rich and powerful, stratospheric salaries of greedy CEOs, and the "unaccountability" of managers and Wall Streeters comes a heartwarming and inspiration story of a Fortune 500 company with a soul. The CEO and the Monk is the inside story of Keyspan's dramatic growth over the past decade, of its hands-on CEO, of the difficulties encountered as the "family" of a 100-year old, conservative ...more
[4] Rating: 5 Date: 2005-02-03 Summary: This should be a best seller!! BUY THIS BOOK!!!! Read why. ... I'm not ordinarily a fan of business books, but I fell in love with this story about a company with heart, soul and a strong sense of moral responsibility and community. If we all lived our business lives like The CEO and The Monk, there would be no Enrons and all our bottom lines would be healthy. There are so many places in the book that pull you up short and make you think, like the Monk's recalling words of Oliver Wendell Holmes: "Most of us go to our graves with our music still inside us." I felt energized reading ...more
Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Advance praise for The CEO and the Monk "The CEO and the Monk is an enormously interesting and utterly charming book. We all know that we have to restore faith in our capitalist system if it is to survive and flourish. Bob Catell, with the assistance of an unusual advisor, did just that at a critical moment in his company’s evolution and our nation’s history. This is a rare business story that will both amaze and inspire you." –David Rockefeller "This is a wonderful story of commitment,...more
The Secrets of CEOs: 150 Global Chief Executives Lift the Lid on Business, Life and Leadership
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Editorial Reviews — ... Product Description | Some of the business world's highest profile CEOs share their secrets of success, along the way offering unprecedented--and unexpected--insight into their business and personal lives. They let you know what it's really like to be at the top of a mega business today, how it affects their non-public lives....more
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