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Launching a Leadership Revolution: Mastering the Five Levels of Influence
by
Chris Brady (Goodreads Author),
Orrin Woodward (Goodreads Author)
Sooner or later, we are all called to lead in some capacity. Leadership skills are vital in corporate settings, small businesses, church or community organizations, and even within the home. Chris Brady and Orrin Woodward have recognized this need and have jointly created an in-depth, step-by-step guide for developing leadership skills.
Utilizing an abundance of historical...more
Utilizing an abundance of historical...more
Hardcover, 288 pages
Published
October 22nd 2007
by Business Plus
(first published 2005)
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This book is my early favorite for Best Business Book of the 2008. It also wins my prestigious Yellow Highlighter Award -- I have highlights and stars on virtually every page!
The authors walk readers through The Five Levels of Influence:
Level 1 Leaders are only as good as what they learn.
Level 2 Leaders are only as good as their personal performance.
Level 3 Leaders are only as good as the performance of their team.
Level 4 Leaders are only as good as the performance of their leaders.
Level 5 Leade...more
The authors walk readers through The Five Levels of Influence:
Level 1 Leaders are only as good as what they learn.
Level 2 Leaders are only as good as their personal performance.
Level 3 Leaders are only as good as the performance of their team.
Level 4 Leaders are only as good as the performance of their leaders.
Level 5 Leade...more
I'm surprised by all the rave reviews this has gotten. While it has some good points, it struck me as a lot of rehashing of previously rehashed concepts. That rehashing seems to be a constant in leadership books, as is what I have come to think of as quote-itis, which this book is seriously guilty of (even lists two books of quotes in the bibliography at the back). To me, those two things make for a poor quality read. They could easily have cut this book to half the length without taking out any...more
I read this book in its first printing somewhere in the warm months of 2006. The date is written into the front cover, but I don't know where that copy is now. It is safe to say it was before October of 2006. The hardcover edition is on my desk at home & in my office at work. It is a book that I recommend and reference and am now re-reading from cover to cover.
It is a great summary of many of the best parts of other great books. It is also unique in its application through story & real...more
It is a great summary of many of the best parts of other great books. It is also unique in its application through story & real...more
I haven't read much leadership literature in the past several years, so I don't have much to compare this to. It is readable, practical, encouraging, and wise-sounding. Some chapters are more insightful than others, so the read is a bit uneven.
The leadership analysis and advice is good and helpful, but I'm trying to figure out how I can actually retain it. I wish it had a short summary included, like in Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard.
While I agree with the stair metaphor in ge...more
The leadership analysis and advice is good and helpful, but I'm trying to figure out how I can actually retain it. I wish it had a short summary included, like in Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard.
While I agree with the stair metaphor in ge...more
Brady and Woodward expand on the concept of levels of leadership discussed in books like From Good to Great. Their 5 levels are: Learning, Performing, Leading, Developing Leaders, and Developing Leaders Who Develop Leaders. They describe each level through presuppositions (the "art") and actions (the "science"), followed by a historical example. With continuous references to other books in this genre and constant use of quotes and anecdotes by well-known leaders, this book approaches a survey of...more
In their Introduction, Chris Brady and Orrin Woodward assert that “Each of us has a natural wellspring of talent and ability buried within. The drill of leadership [like what is used to drill for oil] is required to tap into the geyser of our potential…leadership ability will take effort to attain, but the rewards are incalculable.” Then they suggest that, just as all forest fires start with a tiny spark, “all revolutions start as small rebellions. The root cause can be traced back to a single i...more
Jan 17, 2008
Nate
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
any one who aspires to improve themselves.
What I learned from this book is that it is a quick and easy way for me to evaluate where I am in life and identifies a roadmap how to get what I want from life.
My personal mission statement is as follows " Success to me means having a happy and productive family full of love, integrity and character to the highest degree. I am viewed as an individual who has inspired others to find there fullest purpose in life and go after there dreams in the eyes of God."
The quote " I am not yet where I want...more
My personal mission statement is as follows " Success to me means having a happy and productive family full of love, integrity and character to the highest degree. I am viewed as an individual who has inspired others to find there fullest purpose in life and go after there dreams in the eyes of God."
The quote " I am not yet where I want...more
This book is useful for everyone in every job field. The principals & the level of thinking you will read about in this book is priceless. I have had the privilege to see both authors speak in person. Chris Brady & Orrin Woodward are phenomenal leaders with brilliant ideas. This book is a must read for anyone who is willing to open their minds up to a higher level of thinking.
I found this to be really inspiring and motivating as it goes through step by step what it means to be a leader, how to be one and the mentality one should have at every stage. What I like most are the many cited examples of good leadership both current and in history. The authors break-down the examples and theories into manageable and easily-understandable segments so that the book doesn't feel heavy with overcomplicated words.
An analytical way to look at leadership, the author categorizes leadership into 5 levels of increasing influence in which he describes steps or prerequisites to ascend to the next.
A must read for any potential leader in which the author gave 3 specific qualities; Hungry(wanting to learn), Hone-able, and Honorable.
A must read for any potential leader in which the author gave 3 specific qualities; Hungry(wanting to learn), Hone-able, and Honorable.
Want to know what all of the sage philosophers throughout history have said regarding leadership? Then, READ THIS BOOK! Chris Brady and Orrin Woodward do a superb job of distilling the most important concepts and packaging them into an actionable guide for your own leadership journey.
Absolutely amazing book that everyone should read. As a mater of fact, this book should be required reading in high school! I was continually being inspired by Orrin and Chris's writing style. I will read this book over and over for years to come. Thanks Chris and Orrin!
Excellent read. Read through this book and now it is time to go back through and apply its contents. I am currently a Level 1 transitioning into level 2. I am excited to reach after the top levels of leadership and do God's work on this earth in this life. We must apply the things we read or they have only simply been read. Knowledge must be applied to truly be understood.
This is a "must read" for anybody wishing to improve their leadership capabilities! Written in language that is simple to follow and with concepts and practices that can be implemtented right away to begin the self/team/company improvement process.
Nov 14, 2011
David Garza
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
everyone
Recommended to David by:
TEAM
LLR is one of those books on leadership that needs to be read at regular intervals throughout one's career. It is a guidebook to how leaders develop, and how to raise up leaders in your wake, as you apply the principals personally and organizationally. I am inspired by the content and honored to know the authors, who have created leader after leader in their wake (of which I hope to become one).
(Initial reading) Seriously one of the best books on leadership I've ever read. At a minimum, there is...more
(Initial reading) Seriously one of the best books on leadership I've ever read. At a minimum, there is...more
This book is a must read for anyone who is in management, wants to be in management or wants to make a difference in their life and the lives of others. Really everything is life is influence. Think about it...
Awesome book, read this a few times over the past 3 years, love the American conservatism that once was normal. We are all called to lead in our life times.... and this book is at the fore front of the how, what and why
Anyone in a leadership role of some kind should not only want to, but be required to read and understand the principles covered in this book. If you want to take your team to the next level do not neglect this read!
A must read for anyone wanting to improve their leadership skills. Some info you have heard before but can always here again in a fresh perspective. This should be a basic text book in anyone's library.
This book changed my life. It has set me on a coures of self development that will continue until my last breath. Thank you Orrin and Chris
Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady are the #7 and #12 top 30 Leadership Gurus in the world. Their 17 year partnership has led to building a huge community called Team/LIFE. The number of members will likely exceed one million by early 2017.
One of the best leadership books I've read. I highly recommend it. I've met the authors and they are incredible people!
Excellent leadership book. Reading at least one leadership book a month and I started with this one.
This book is really about discovering the key to your own leadership calling by finding out what makes you "come alive"! Albert Schweitzer says this, "The tragedy of life is what dies inside a man while he lives." This book is a road map navigating one who is searching for purpose and meaning out of the valley of mediocrity up to the mountains tops of vision and destiny living for a higher calling. Once you have that vision and know your truest calling in life, I believe God wouldn't give you su...more
Must read for any aspiring leaders - regardless of their current title or position.
Honestly one of the most inspiring and invigorating books I have ever read. Anyone who is even mildly interested in gaining confidence and becoming a better leader in any aspect of life should not pass this up!
One of the best leadership books that I have read...and there has been many.
What a great book about taking leadership to the next level! A must read!
Excellent book, especially on measuring your growth as a leader.
When it comes to Leadership this book is in a league of it's own!!!
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Chris Brady has one of the most unique resumes; including experience with a live bug in his ear, walking through a paned-glass window, chickening out from the high-dive in elementary school, destroying the class ant farm in third grade, losing a spelling bee on the word "use", jack-hammering his foot and sinking his snowmobile in a lake. Chris is an avid motorized adventurer, world traveler, humor...more
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