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Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Enjoy Helping Others Excel
Alan Loy McGinnis writes about twelve key principles gleaned from the lives of successful people--past and present--which can be used to motivate people to be and do their best.
Paperback, 192 pages
Published
May 1st 2004
by Augsburg Fortress Publishers
(first published 1985)
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You are a manipulator when you try to persuade people to do something that is not in their best interests but is in yours. You are a motivator when you find goals that will be good for both sides, then weld together a high achieving, high morale partnership to achieve them.
(1) Expect the best from people you lead
(2) Make a thorough study of the other person's needs
(3) Establish high standards of excellence
(4) Create an environment where failure is not fatal
(5...more
(1) Expect the best from people you lead
(2) Make a thorough study of the other person's needs
(3) Establish high standards of excellence
(4) Create an environment where failure is not fatal
(5...more
Lessons from the book.
Real winners succeed by learning the needs of other people, than appealing to those needs. Thomas Aquinas said, " When you want to convert a man to your view, you go over to where he is standing, take him by the hand and guide him."
The art of motivation is the heighting of emotion. It is appealing to the unconscious more than the conscious. The best way to appeal to emotions is by talking about people, their struggles, conflicts and event...more
Real winners succeed by learning the needs of other people, than appealing to those needs. Thomas Aquinas said, " When you want to convert a man to your view, you go over to where he is standing, take him by the hand and guide him."
The art of motivation is the heighting of emotion. It is appealing to the unconscious more than the conscious. The best way to appeal to emotions is by talking about people, their struggles, conflicts and event...more
This isn't the same cover of the book I read by this author. Maybe I have an earlier edition. It is a WONDERFUL book containing ideas and principles that I want to use especially with those who are founding our charter school Esperanza.
Great concept on how we should treat people, but I found it way too dry for my liking...I just can't get through it.
A very easy read that is as helpful for being a manager as it is being a parent. Great advice and ideas.
I loved this book and I think I'll read it again. This is a book that should be read by everyone.
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Although this was certainly an "easy" read, the book could probably be just as effective with half the text. Each chapter presents sensible methods for leading, working with, and otherwise interacting with others more successfully. A book I will reference in the future but only for the chapter headings as a brief reminder.
Wow. The is the most helpful, influential book I've read on management and people skills yet. Motivation, Expectation, Excellence, Inner Drive, Failure and the power of servant leadership. What a book. Whether you're a CEO, minister, business owner, manager or just looking to better your skills with others, visit this book once a year. Your confidence will be through the roof!
I read this author's book, The Friendship Factor, many years ago. I found this on a discount table, and as a lifecoach and mentor am always interested in taking advantage of a bargain if it will hep me help others. This book was filled with common sense, nothing flashy or trendy - just good basic ideas for helping people succeed that never go out of style.
What a great book! This was the 1985 version too. THere is a 2004 printing but i dont know if theres any difference. I think as a teacher and coach I will read this book once a year and i hope I can incorporate the book into practice. A great book if anyone wants to learn how to become better at motivating others and one's self!
I enjoyed this book. It is an easy read, and it give you good insight on how to be a better leader. It is a book that would be good to read every couple of years to make sure that you are still the person you want to be.
this is a good for people that are managers and want to be leaders. it can be applied to any part of your life, parenting, work, volunteer organizations. well written, easy to read.
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This book is really good for anyone who wants to motivate and lead others! I'll be reading it over and over again I'm sure. A good one to study and learn.
This is what life is all about. Helping others excel. I loved this book!
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