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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.
ebook, 191 pages
Published
January 1st 1985
by Augsburg Fortress, Publishers
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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) Build inner drive
(6) Employ models...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) Build inner drive
(6) Employ models...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 eventual triumphs.
Carl Jung said, "When w...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 eventual triumphs.
Carl Jung said, "When w...more
Great info! The book was sectioned off in bite-sized chunks, which helped me stay interested, and I was pleased to find the author applying a lot of his principles to parenting. I rated it only 4 stars & not 5 because it got a little dry at times. But all in all it, I really liked the material & the author's well-placed ancidotes. Good read for anyone in the workforce or the stay-at-home mom like me.
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.
This book covers so many aspects of helping get the most out of people- not for self, but to help them. It gives the leader lots of tools as well as to how to keep themselves in the right place mentally to be an optimal leader.
This was an awesome book! Really tells you the dos and don'ts of working with people in order to bring out their best! It's great for any profession and excellent for building a team!
I highly recommend this book not only for leaders, but for whoever want to influence and have a strong impact on the people around them to do better.
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.
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.
This book is priceless!!! Truly an amazing work that demystifies helping others.
Aug 12, 2012
Jessica Stafford
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What an amazing book to read right before a new school year! There's so much applicable material in here. It's also great to have on hand for quick a reference.
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.
Great book even better second time around . "Challenge yourself to give that extra 10% it just maybe the difference that causes you to win !" Vince Lombardi
Oct 14, 2008
Michael Coletta
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Anyone looking for more out of life
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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.
True to its title, this book helps you to be at your best by helping motivate others to be at their best.
This is what life is all about. Helping others excel. I loved this book!
Covers all aspects of people skills in a simple manner
Good for managers and leaders
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