In this lively and practical book, Goffee and Jones draw from extensive research to reveal how to hone and deploy one’s unique leadership assets while managing the inherent tensions at the heart of successful leadership.
Why Should Anyone Be Led By You? will forever change how we view, develop and practice the art of leadership, wherever we live and work.
The authors argue that inspirational leaders share four shared (unexpected) qualities: Leaders show and reveal their weaknesses, rely heavily on intuition and associated timing, manage with tough empathy (passionately and realistically), and reveal (and capitalize on) their differences. Goffee and Jones discuss each of these qualities in detail, explaining why these qualities are so important and how leaders show them. There is a short history of leadership and a discussion of some popular myths about leadership: 'Everyone can be a leader', 'leaders deliver business results', 'people who get to the top are leaders', and 'leaders are great coaches'. In addition, there is a short discussion on female leadership, whereby the authors' advice is that female leaders should stay true to themselves. The final conclusion of the article is that the four discussed qualities cannot be used mechanically. Their advice to executives is: "Be yourselves - more - with skill."
This article is much in line with the latest thinking in leadership: Emotional intelligence (EQ/EI) is as important, or even more important, than traditional intelligence (IQ). I see big relations with the Harvard Business Review-articles by Daniel Goleman (What Makes a Leader?, 1998) and Jim Collins (Level 5 Leadership, 2001), which also emphasize the softer, emotional side of leadership. I did like this article and would recommend it to people moving into management and MBA-students. My main complaint is that the conclusion of this article is somewhat too simple. The article is written in simple English. Please note that this article runs on Acrobat eBook Reader software and is not a .pdf-file.
Beyond talent, what factors have determined and defined the careers of well–known individuals? Timing? Contacts? Strategy? Willpower? Training? Mentor? Dumb luck? In this book, successful people of our day reveal what it took for them to be successful, including:
What are the daily touchstones that have guided well–known people to accomplishment?
This book answers these questions and many more. Emmy winning interviewer Bill Boggs shares success secrets from leaders in their fields, ranging from major names in entertainment and the arts to sports, fashion, and the business world. They speak frankly about their career paths, crucial influences, how they dealt with adversity, bad luck, bad press, and back–stabbing and the choices they made that helped them to prevail in their careers and in life. Interviewees include Renee Zellweger, Daniel Boulud, Sir Richard Branson, Clive Davis, Bobby Flay, Jim Cramer, Preston Bailey, Brooke Shields, Peter Cincotti, Bobbi Brown, Joseph Abboud, Bob Pittman, Bill Bratton, Mark Burnett, Bill O'Reilly, Mario Cuomo, Frederic Fekkai, Joy Behar, among others.
Customer Reviews:
Entertaining AND Instructive.......2007-09-26
One of my hobbies is seeking out and reading excellent books. Not merely good books, but A+ ones. Life is too short for anything less. Bill Boggs' Got What It Takes?: Successful People Reveal How They Made It to the Top makes it onto my list of such best books. It's easy and fun to read, and you end up learning many wonderful life lessons and acquiring priceless nuggets of wisdom from people who've reached the top of the ladder in their professions. These are hard-won insights we're talking about, easily yours for the taking. What I also like about this book is that the author includes himself as one of the subjects, satisfying your natural curiosity to know more about the person taking you on this literary journey.
One of the side benefits is you become acquainted on an intimate, human level with celebrity types normally out of reach. You share in their private thoughts and learn of their ups and downs -- that, in fact, they're on the same journey as everyone else. I was especially impressed by the detailed "roadmap" to success spelled out in the book, as delineated by the chapter headings. If you've never had a wise parent or relative, or mentor, help you in your life, this book is the next best thing. And it's a work you can return to again and again. I recommend it.
perfect graduation present.......2007-05-31
I bought this as a graduation present for some cousins of mine and they LOVED it-- it's really perfect for a high school or college grad, because there's so many different types of careers represented, and so many people that everyone's heard of, everyone can learn from. One cousin has no idea what she wants to major in-- I didn't want to buy her anything in any one field, but give her something that would stay useful to her in years to come.
A Must-Read!.......2007-05-30
This book came as a total surprise. I thought it's only for young upwardly mobile go-getters and not for us "boomers" on the verge of retirement but I was wrong. This is a book for everyone. Inspirational and funny, well organized and insightful. Mr. Boggs gets inside the personalities of the people he interviews and translates their formulas for success into entertaining and life-changing chapters. This is a wonderful book for everyone - whether you want to have a successful career, successful marriage or even just a succesful day. And if you're looking for a great graduation gift to inspire someone just starting out -this it it.
GREAT READ!.......2007-05-10
NOTE: THIS REVIEW CAME TO ME VIA GOOD NEWS BROADCAST
"Got What if Takes? Is a great read! It was packed full of personal beliefs that will make any working or living person evaluate their own lives. I love the way he wove the luminaries into an exciting story about how a person succeeds under all odds. The writing style was fast paced and the selection of people was fascinating. This is truly a Good News Book. Paul Sladkus, Founder of Good News Broadcast
Must Read ---Really.......2007-05-08
Boggs has put together a treasure trove of tips for upping the quality of your play in work and life. It is imposible to take this book to heart and not benefit in extraordinary ways. I'm twisting the arms of all my terrific students (at one of the best communication schools in the world) to read and use this book. They'll thank me after sensation returns to their extremities.
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This all-in-one guide shows parents and students how to select, apply to, get accepted by, and pay for college, from the experts at America's #1 educational consulting firm.
The rules of college admissions have changed, and the competition today is tougher than ever. It's no longer enough to fill out a few applications and wish for the best. Students not only need to excel, they also need to make their applications stand out from the crowd.
Parents often wish they had a personal coach to help their children navigate the process. The New Rules of College Admissions is like having your own team of expert advisers guiding you every step of the way. Each chapter is written by a former admissions officer from top universities -- including Yale, Columbia, and Northwestern -- and each chapter covers topics to help you
• Create a list of the "best fit" colleges
• Develop a strategy for standardized tests
• Prepare for and ace the interview
• Navigate financial aid options
and much more. Your family's journey to college admissions success begins now. The New Rules of College Admissions will help simplify today's complex college admissions process and lead to an acceptance letter from the college of your dreams.
Customer Reviews:
A MUST READ!!!!.......2007-08-16
Get out the highlighter and post its if you have a college bound child is high school. This is the best book I've read on the grueling process of college admission. It is specific in it's suggestions for every type of student.
The "Helicopter Parent" Guide to College Admissions.......2007-07-05
This book is right up the alley for all those helicopter parental micromanagers out there in cyberspace. If you are one then great, this is the book for you. If you are a student, pass on it as it speaks to only the parent. There are much better student guides out there than this. The book speaks to what active role(s) the parent should take to help get their child into the right college. I bought it thinking it would be a great guide for students and parents alike. It is not. It is a guide for omnipresent, low hovering, fueled up Moms and Dads. Good luck kids! May you find out who you truly are at the campus of your dreams - hopefully far away from your "life coaches".
Read this book before applying for college.......2007-05-13
The best thing about this book is that it tells you what colleges NOT to apply to. It shows you how to match your GPA/SAT scores with colleges that are looking for students in that range. If your GPA is 3.2 and you want to go to Stanford, you are not going to get accepted so don't waste your time, emotions and money applying there. Look for colleges who take 3.2 GPA students. It also cautions you against applying to schools whose GPA range is way lower than yours. The authors suggest that you will be bored in such a school.
Must Read for Parents of High Schoolers.......2007-04-26
Great book. We learned a number of admissions tips and strategies that helped our son get into college.
We will certainly hold on to the book and reference it when our sophomore starts filling out her applications.
why this book isnot satisfactory.......2007-04-17
Although this book has some valuable insights - how to interview with colleges, how to set up a timetable for your college admission work( which other books have covered quite competently ),it also has some glaring inaccuracies - its section on SAT Is and ACTs is uninformed and inaccurate. It presents SAT I's as offering a 1600 score when the current SAT I is scored on the basis of 2400. Consequently, the SAT I and ACT tables are completely irrelevant. The differences between the ACT and the SAT I are inadequately and erroneously described and so are not helpful to students who are considering which test to take. This book could not be "new" rules of college admission.
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- Great Book About Ethics
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Legendary coach Vince Lombardi—loved by some, feared by others, but respected by all—was first and foremost a winner. Now, his son, Vince Lombardi Jr., reveals the bedrock principles behind his father’s legendary methods and explores the fundamental leadership qualities—character, mental toughness, and integrity—that Lombardi considered essential for success.
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In this inspiring book, Vince Lombardi, Jr. explores his father's leadership philosophy, and extracts powerful lessons about what it takes to be an effective leader.
Customer Reviews:
Great book.......2007-07-27
Vince Lombardi Jr. brings to the forefront his father's winning formula for success in leadership and everyday life. While many examples are spoken of in terms of football, the key elements that are always there is teamwork, teambuilding and producing results. This book will benefit anyone who wants to raise the bar in their personal or professional life. I particularly liked the reoccurring idea of running the drill over and over again until it becomes second nature. I also liked how Lombardi never discriminated against anyone but everyone was judged on their ability to produce results. Lombardi also brings to the forefront that the leader's job is never secure he or she must always keep producing results.
Last but not least, he talks in length about rejuvinating activities that can help one stay focused.
It's amazing that no matter how far advanced we get socially and technologically, the core of it all are the basic fundamental principles that our parents and grandparents taught us; Dedication, Hard Work, Loyalty and Honor.
In today's society where everything fundamental is under brutal attack, it's nice to read a book to where good, wholesome principles are once again proven to be the best way to success.
Great Book About Ethics.......2007-05-07
Like every book about leadership, you take what you think applies and leave the rest, but this book truly speaks about the ethics and moral values that people forget. Lombardi Jr. uses his father's words to illustrate that he believed that hard work and sacrifice are the ways to success. If you admired Lombardi and his style of leadership I think you will find this book very interesting.
Beware of what you are buying.......2006-09-17
This is not a reflection on the book itself, it is on the confusing information being presented. YOU MAY NOT BE BUYING THE FULL SIZE BOOK. I expected to get the full size 278 page book advertized. Instead I received a 109 page large print 2" X 2" miniature. The advertising on Amazon's page isn't very clear so be sure to ask the seller what you will get before you purchase.
A Keeper.......2005-03-07
To be honest, it's been a while since I've read this book, so I don't remember all the details . . . . Nonetheless, it seems that "What it Takes" is an accurate and exciting portrayal of Vince Lombardi and the reasons behind his success.
Even Teens will learn from this.......2002-10-30
I am 16 years old and I play on my high schools varsity baseball team. I feel this book has helped my outlook on my sports career, because some of his quotes are so true. Everytime I wake up at 5:30 to weightlift before school I remind myself "The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender." Just reading this book made me realize what it really takes to be #1. You can't be a sissy, you have to work for what you want. Any athlete who needs something to motivate them should read this book.
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"Highly readable. . .convincing. . .a must for academic collections and required reading for professionals seeking to maximize human performance and team productivity."
--Choice Magazine, Feb. 2002
What makes some teams achieve extraordinary outcomes, while other fall disappointingly short of the mark?
Frank LaFasto and Carl Larson have systematically explored that question for more than 20 years. In 1989, they published the best-selling book TeamWork; What Must Go Right/What Can Go Wrong, which reported the results of an in-depth study of some of the most successful teams in recent history and identified the eight characteristics of high performance teams.
When Teams Work Best
advances this groundbreaking research by probing more deeply inside the workings of hundred of teams—some effective and some faltering. For over a decade, the authors collected and analyzed responses from more than 6,000 team members and leaders across a variety of industries, in both public and private sectors, to find out exactly what conditions help or hinder teams in achieving their goals. The voices of these team members—often eloquent, always enlightening—are heard through the quotations that appear throughout the book.
With extensive experience coaching and consulting with teams, LaFasto and Larson bring a valuable real-life perspective to their examination of the rich and often intriguing complexity behind effective teamwork. This book goes far beyond the theoretical to offer proven, practical advice that team members and leaders can easily apply to bring out the very best in their own teams.
When teams work best, the work is rewarding, outcomes inspiring and accomplishments abounds.
Order your copy today!
Customer Reviews:
6,000 Team Members! 6,000 Team Members! 6,000 Team Members!.......2007-01-11
I had this as a text book for an organizational leadership class at the master's degree level. The material is repetitive in its chapter presentations, but the core elements are still good. I just didn't find it to be reader-friendly. For some reason the authors feel compelled to remind the reader every few paragraphs that the responses of more than "6,000 team members" form the basis of their conclusions. I understood that point based on the title and didn't need to be reminded on each page. The book reads as if someone went straight to print with their research paper, rather than making it an engaging read. By chapter 3 I no longer cared about the value of the content, I just hated the book. Seriously. You've been warned.
Not bad, but not great........2006-05-01
This book was O.K. but not great. The information could fit in ten to twenty pages - as in a pamphlet.
The best book on teams.......2005-12-27
This is the best book on teams! If I could have given it more stars I would. A definite MUST read. This will be your reference bible on teams from now onward.
Comprehensive, Practical.......2002-09-16
Teams are everywhere-in all kinds of organizations. Some work beautifully to produce wonderful successes; others are miserable failures. Why? The authors conducted research with over 6,000 team members and discovered five factors that determine a team's success: collaboration, relationships, group processes, leadership, and the organizational environment. This book is a report of what they learned, loaded with plenty of advice for increasing team effectiveness.
After an introductory prologue, the book delivers five well-organized chapters that correspond to the factors of success. The first chapter explores what makes a good team member--abilities and behaviors that matter. What determines how collaborative someone will be in a team setting? The second chapter examines relationships among members of teams: what's most important, where are the greatest challenges, and how can you make it all work?
In the third chapter, the authors look into team problem solving. Included are the distinguishing factors of good problem-solving teams, dynamics and processes of solving problems and making decisions, and building systems that support results. Chapter four really digs into the team leader, reviewing six key dimensions of the role. This chapter alone is worth buying this book. Following the research-based model, the last chapter zeros in on the organizational environment. The authors evaluate management practices, structure and processes, and systems in an insightful look at how the environment affects team performance.
Each chapter is preceded by a one-page Snapshot that offers a valuable overview of the chapter. Two indexes and a half-dozen pages of notes add more value to this volume. Good flow, readable, and useful. Recommended as a good tool for team leaders, members, and encouragers in any organization.
A guide to the harnessing the power of cooperation.......2002-04-11
When Teams Work Best: 6,000 Team Members And Leaders Tell What It Takes To Succeed by Frank LaFasto (Senior Vice President of Organization Effectiveness for Cardinal health, Inc.) and Carl Larson (Professor of Human Communication, University of Denver) is a practical, "user friendly" guide to the harnessing the power of cooperation and teamwork for increased productivity and effectiveness. Individual chapters address what makes a good team member, what makes a good leader, problem solving methodologies, and how to best promote confidence and trust. When Teams Work Best is very highly recommended for anyone charged with the corporate responsibility for cultivating business group work skills!
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The truth about how to survive and profit in the competitive field of commercial real estate
Not a get-rich-quick, no-money-down fantasy, Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur is a guide for investors who are ready to play hardball. James Randel focuses on commercial deals with the highest potential yields, presenting a model for aggressively generating returns many times greater than what people usually net from real estate investments. Loaded with candid real-life stories that demonstrate Randel’s strategies in action, this book fills you in on insider negotiating secrets, how to tie up properties with minimum risk, how to profit from options, how to use contracts with contingencies, and other priceless lessons.
If you're ready to move beyond basic buy-and-hold or fix-and-flip investing, Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur is for you. Full of real-world wisdom from successful investor James Randel, this insider's guide is packed with detailed examples of real-life deals, demonstrating strategies to help you you avoid the mistakes that Randel and other investors learned the hard way. You'll learn about: Due diligence and researching properties Financing strategies that maximize your buying power Legal terms, issues, and conditions you should understand Profiting through option agreements the thirteen vital skills for real estate success "Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur provides all the tools for analyzing, buying, improving and profiting from the investment in income producing properties."--Jeff Dunne, Vice Chairman, CB Richard Ellis "Jim's focus on the building blocks, the creativity, and the strategy of deal making gives readers a front row seat into this high stakes, and richly rewarding game."--Jim Fagan, Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield
"If you are or want to be a serious and successful real estate investor, this is a 'must-read' book... one of the best real estate investment books I’ve ever read. On my scale of one to 10, this unique book rates an off-the-chart 12." -- Robert Bruss
Customer Reviews:
Excellent book for the residential investor looking to expand!.......2007-09-21
This is an excellent book for an investor who has been investing in strictly residential property and is now looking to move into bigger commercial or industrial projects. After reading this book, I came away with a much better understanding of commercial and industrial real estate and I am now looking to invest in these types of properties. The book is easy to read, and easy to follow and understand. James' offer us some great examples of his experiences in this game and how he both made and lost money. I really enjoyed this book.
Realistic Take on Real Estate.......2007-09-20
As a practicing commercial real estate professional who has read many books on the subject, I found Mr. Randel's book to be one of the better books on the subject. The real life examples used in the book (he gives both the good deals and the not so good deals that he's done) made the book very enjoyable if only because he corroborated some of the practices that I use in managing my commercial properties. There was also enough insight to ensure I make the next deal better or don't make the same mistake twice. The book is not too technical in that it doesn't go through long drawn-out calculations on valuing property/deals however it does give you the important figures to watch out for so that you don't overpay or undersell. The most valuable thing about the book were the countless examples of how to improve the properties "value" to the next buyer. Mr. Randel seems very honest to say that most Real Estate deals are not get rich quick schemes and most take a lot of hard work and possibly time to work through. He is also humble enough to admit that a little luck doesn't hurt either. Several different types of Real Estate investment are covered in the book including land development.
I'll hope to see another book by Mr. Randel in the future.
Mindas.......2007-08-05
Wow, what a book. I'm a beginner in real estate investing, this was my seventh book.
It's good that it's written by real investor, but what makes it best and different he is also a lawyer. So he talks about everything from a different angle and with different approach. One of the best parts is how to lock a property/land with as little money as possible, and how to use laws and contracts in your favour and there are lots of other good information.
The best part of this book comes in chapter 19, none of the previous 6 books that i read talked about this and I think it is the most important thing in real estate investing, he calls it "The Art of Persuasion" or in other words how you connect with other people and your abilities to persuade them. Most of us know that good deals aren't found on internet or in newspaper classifieds, good deals are found connecting with the right people and getting information from them before anyone else does, and you need to know as many of those people as you can.
This book is a must read for any real estate investor or entrepreneur.
The real deal. Recommended. .......2007-05-20
James Randel is the real deal, an investor in commercial properties who tells you how he did some of his deals. Not some puff merchant telling you how to buy with no cash down. Write another please soon!
This is a must read........2007-05-07
This book is very complete, very interesting, easy to read, and flows well. The author gives a lot of his own practical experiences as object lessons. I highly recommend it for anyone considering purchasing or developing commercial real estate investments.
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Struggling with weight gain? Plagued by fatigue? Suffering from joint pain? According to preeminent clinical nutritionist Dr. Shari Lieberman, these symptoms are among the hallmarks of a little-known but surprisingly common sensitivity to gluten, a protein in certain grains. Dr. Lieberman has been investigating gluten sensitivity for more than 20 years. In her experience, eliminating gluten can alleviate many troubling symptoms for which doctors often cant find a cause, as well as chronic conditions for which mainstream medicine offers little hope of reliefincluding rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, fibromyalgia, lupus, and irritable bowel syndrome. In fact, 85 percent of Dr. Liebermans clients who follow a gluten-free diet report dramatic improvement in their healthand scientific studies support her results. In The Gluten Connection, Dr. Lieberman presents a simple questionnaire to help readers assess their risk for gluten sensitivity and provides a 14-day eating plan to start them on the path to improved health and vitality. She also recommends nutritional supplements to support and maximize the therapeutic potential of a gluten-free diet.
Customer Reviews:
Should be a best seller.......2007-09-23
I received The Gluten Connection in late August , read in quickly and our family started to eliminate gluten from our diets. What a difference it has made in the way we feel in a very short time Thank you Dr. Lieberman This book should be on the best seller list!
Something finally worked!!!.......2007-09-04
I finally have a normal digestive system after years of struggling and this book was the key to my success. After four days of eating gluten-free all of my symptoms went away and I have been doing great ever since. This is nothing short of a miracle! This is a great resource for those of us whom the medical world cannot figure out! My searching has finally paid off! Thank you, Dr. Shari!
Help for migraine sufferers!!!.......2007-06-27
The Gluten Connection is a great book for anyone suffering with an ailment that you cannot find help in the general medical community. Shari Liberman explains how gluten sensitivity is at the root cause of many illinesses like migraines, diabetes, and even autisum. She presents a lot of research, and then offers real solutions. There are recipes, and sources for shopping for gluten-free products. This book is an excellent resource!!!
Life Changing Book.......2007-05-07
The Gluten Connection is by far the most important book I have ever read. If you are gluten sensitive, it will change your life; if you are not, it will apply to someone you know. The message gets through that 30% of the population is sensitive to gluten and that the smallest amount of it results in symptoms. In my case, after 3 days of gluten-free existence, the allergies that have plagued me for 30 years disappeared entirely and the muscle tightness that has made me miserable lately was gone as well. I will be eternally grateful to the author for writing this book. Susan Hildebran
The Gluten Connection.......2007-03-27
I found this book to be very well written and very precise in the information provided. So many of the books on gluten intolerance are sketchy to say the least. This one however, explains gluten intolerance so very well. I was very impressed and will recommend it to new celiac's. A book well worth reading.
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Although more and more students have the test scores and transcripts to get into college, far too many are struggling once they get there. These students are surprised to find that college coursework demands so much more of them than high school. For the first time, they are asked to think deeply, write extensively, document assertions, solve non-routine problems, apply concepts, and accept unvarnished critiques of their work. College Knowledge confronts this problem by looking at the disconnect between what high schools do and what colleges expect and proposes a solution by identifying what students need to know and be able to do in order to succeed.
The book is based on an extensive three-year project sponsored by the Association of American Universities in partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts. This landmark research identified what it takes to succeed in entry-level university courses. Based on the project's findings - and interviews with students, faculty, and staff - this groundbreaking book delineates the cognitive skills and subject area knowledge that college-bound students need to master in order to succeed in today's colleges and universities. These Standards for Success cover the major subject areas of English, mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, second languages, and the arts.
Customer Reviews:
College Knowledge.......2007-08-11
This was an interesting book & it arrived quickly! It reads fairly easily and is chock full of important information for parents, teachers and guidance counsellors!
A Guide to Teachers and to the College Bound.......2005-05-13
This book really has two goals. It's original and main intent is aimed at high school teachers who are preparing students for college. In this vein it addresses what should be tought to students and how they should be taught.
The second goal is how to take whatever high school education a young person has and from this foundation prepare the student for what college is going to be like.
Unfortunately the taking of the college preparatory curriculum in most high schools does a fairly poor job of actually preparing students for surviving in the college environment. Perhaps the knowledge the student has in math, english, or whatever is adequate. But there is still the lack of involvement on the teachers part, particularly in the large survey type classes of a hundred plus students with a TA doing the teaching. Combine this with the faster pace, the increased requirements for homework, and the outside influences away from home and the potential is there for significant problems.
This book is a more basic guide than many of the college review type books that merely list some attributes of dozens of colleges. This is a guide on how to succeed rather than how to pick a college.
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LysaTerKeurst knows what it means to walk in faith, starting from the cry she uttered years ago, “How do I take my broken life and allow God to use it for His glory,” to her current position as president of Proverbs 31 Ministry.
Walking in Faith will change the way the reader...
- recognizes God’s opportunities for growth
- hears God speak through His Word
- understands herself as a unique creation of her Heavenly Father
- survives life’s hardest places
Lysa’s new book is filled with stories, Scripture, and encouragement for readers to discover the deeper truths of God.
As a bonus, Lysa has provided a Bible study section to help readers apply the principles in Walking by Faith.
Customer Reviews:
Keep Following Your Dreams.......2007-04-15
This book is all about following your dreams. If God has given you the desire to be used by Him in ministry to others, you must read this book. It is a step-by-step guide to encourage you and challenge you to follow God's call on your life. It is full of inspiring, personal stories and will encourage you to join God in the most excellent adventure of stepping out in faith as you discover and follow your dreams.
As I began reading this book, I honestly couldn't put it down. TerKeurst spoke to my heart and her words sparked in me the desire to pick up my dreams after putting them down for a time.
Another Wonderful Lesson for Christian Women.......2007-02-15
This book is wonderfully insightful for anyone who is interested in becoming closer to God. He is truly working through Lysa.
Right book, right author, right time.......2005-09-21
God always seems to come through. As old dreams have had to be left, and my life seems to be a blank slate for the future, the Lord answered my heart's cry of, "NOW WHAT, God??" with this book. It could not have come at a better time, but then, God knew that.
Mrs. Terkeurst has written an encouraging, thought provoking book for those of us stepping out(somtimes unwillingly) into uncharted wilderness. I am a visual learner, and her straight forward writing style, stories and analogies are easy for me to mentally "see" thus making the concepts easier to grasp. This and her book Radically Obedient, Radically Blessed are two of my all time favorites. Mrs. Terkeurst, bless you, my dear.
Book Description
Trinny and Susannah Take on America is a journey of self-discovery in which clothes and presentation are the first steps in initiating change. With verve and humor, Trinny and Susannah target several types of women—from the harried housewife to the tomboy—and guide them to the fashion, hair, and makeup styles that suit their particular figures, ages, incomes, and outlooks on life. Featuring real American women, this book gives you the tools to feel confident, attractive and, most of all, proud to be yourself.
Customer Reviews:
yet another.......2007-05-28
I can't believe they're still managing to milk the same darn cow. The cheek. What will they come up with next? Europe by geographical area or something like that? I don't see how anyone can take advice from two women who seem to live in 6 inch heels - I know I look much taller (sic!) and slimmer when I don a pair for a dinner where I know I'be ferried to and fro. Or from a woman who must have once been told that she should never wear a bra and should always wear tops made of fabric that makes it obvious..... Please.
Not worth the money .......2007-03-13
Don't get me wrong I'm a huge fan of the authors. But this is just a fund raiser for them between jobs. It took about 15 minutes to look through, and I thought I must have missed something. So I really sat down to go through the book and it took me less than an hour. So dissapointed. At least in the TV series you got a look at several outfits that would suit the individual, but in this book you get a set-up bad shot and then "how wonderful" only one after shot. You get Trinny and Susannah hiding behind wigs and glasses. If this had been their first book, this would have also have been their last!!
If you like examples and photos for every body type check out Bradley Bayou "The Science of Sexy", what a resource of what to wear for casual, career and formal. It shows you how to be all covered up, but looking good.
truly a fun read.......2007-03-09
I found this book to be an absolutely lovely commentary on some American stereotypes, and to contain fabulous advice on how to improve our not only our looks but also our self-worth and well-being. There's a little bit of many of us in many of the characters presented here -- the busy mom who lets herself go; the "larger eccentric" who craves attention; the woman whose best years were in the '80s and so strives to relive them through her wardrobe... The authors begin by assuring the reader that these truly are exaggerated characters, so we can more easily see how a certain style may be, well, less than flattering. Then they show how easy it is to make small steps toward a more flattering and appropriate style -- and these small steps make a world of difference. For the woman who constantly wears baggy t-shirts, sweatshirts, jeans and tennies, they suggest a fitted tee, tucked in, with a belt and nicely cut jeans. The 'before' and 'after' pictures are really inspiring. I especially liked the way they matched up colors and patterns, and accessorized their models (often themselves) so appropriately. After reading this book and poring over the pictures, I found myself ditching the ugly pantyhose in favor of fun fishnets, searching for a bright-colored bag to replace my year-round utilitarian black model, and seeking out a patterned jacket to replace my old standard (again, black.) In fact, every time I read a Trinny and Susannah book, I thin a few more old items out of my closet. (Boxy jackets, big shoulder pads, and anything prairie-looking have to go!) Their advice is down-to-earth and not judgemental. Many of us *do* need to be told that a shoe with a heel can be comfortable, that gym shoes don't go with jeans, that longer hair isn't better if it doesn't flatter your face....this is a book that deserves to be passed around the office, the school staffroom, the family...a real treat.
Not a totally new book lots of reruns from older books.......2007-03-09
A great team but this book is a stale rearrangement of old pictures and quotes. Keep it fresh and it's wonderful. This was not wonderful
Extremely Insightful View Into Psychology of Clothes.......2007-01-20
After reading WHAT YOU WEAR CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE, I became a fan of Trinny and Susannah and bought all of their books. They inspired me to clean out my closet and I've slowly begun buying clothes to enhance the me I am now, not the me I was in the past. (It turns out that I was one of those women who dressed like a "lamb," even though I'd crossed the threshhold into fully-grown "sheep.")
When TRINNY AND SUSANNAH TAKE ON AMERICA: WHAT YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOU came out, I thought that only one or two of the sections in the book would apply to me. Yet when I got it home and actually read each section carefully, I realized that so much of the advice in the book spoke directly to me. In short, the book gets into the nitty gritty of the psychology of appearance and why women make crucial mistakes, mistakes that signal to the world how they feel about themselves at any given time and what their fears are. Whatever your issue, whether it be dressing too youthfully, as I once did, losing touch with your femininity because of the pressures of motherhood, or simply giving up because your body isn't what you'd like it to be, Trinny and Susannah will give you inspiration to look at your physical appearance in a new way. There's always time for a fresh start--one that could prompt a whole new positive phase in your life. Trinny and Susannah provide straight talk, which is what we need to shake us out of our ruts.
The main thing the girls have helped me realize is that even though I've passed the big 4-0, I don't have to fade away into nothingness. I'm now realizing that I can move forward and be just as attractive and stylish as the more grown-up version of me. In fact, I'm realizing that in many ways, this is probably one of the best times in my life--the time when I have the confidence to dress like a sexy, competent woman. Trinny and Susannah are simply fantastic inspiration and I'm now taking them as my style mentors.
In short, if you read this book carefully, you'll find your issues throughout the book and it will inspire you to look at yourself in a new way.
Bravo, Trinny and Suz! Keep coming out with the wonderful books! We're counting on you!
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