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Why do some leaders get and accomplish what they want as a matter of routine, while others seem to regularly experience frustration and setbacks? Why do some leaders achieve their goals and reach new heights, while others barely "hang in there" and survive? Based on his groundbreaking psychological study of the ways that successful individuals think and behave, Dr. Henry Cloud presents a simple yet profound roadmap to help leaders-and those who want to become leaders-arrive at greater levels of personal growth and corporate influence than they previously thought were possible. The good news for all of us is that leadership success is not limited to vague notions of "charisma" nor traditional advantages like graduate degrees and connections, but much more to a pattern of thinking and moving forward that learns from mistakes and stays focused on goals.

Average Customer Rating:

Quick overview of oft-heard maxims, but I like his way of writing

Customer Rating:

I would guess by the table of contents, this book and "Nine Things You Simply Must Do: To Succeed in Love and Life" are much the same, although I think Cloud stepped up the metaphors and writing for the leadership angle. Has it all been said many times and many ways? Yes, but I like how he writes. His words seem to grab my attention and heart better than others. I find myself realizing that I already know this stuff, but application is trickier, and the author makes me want to follow through and be the better person.