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Positive Impact: Here's the Secret to Make a World of Difference!
In the time it takes to commute on a short flight, read through the local paper, or enjoy your lunch break, we challenge you to invest these same 57 minutes by reading this book that is sure to leave a Positive Impact on your life. Powerful leadership strategies for creating alliances while earning respect. Fresh new business skills that make work fun while increasing profitability. Effortless communication techniques for uncovering a speaker's hidden message. This commonsense message is simple yet profound. It's guaranteed to leavfe a Positive Impact on your business and personal life!
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First published February 1, 2005
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Greg S. Reid
82 books16 followersGregory Scott Reid.
Dr. Greg Reid, is an American Author, film producer and founder of the Secret Knock.
Dr. Greg Reid, is an American Author, film producer and founder of the Secret Knock.
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July 24, 2016
Quick little guide to staying in the positive mode. Short stories defining the simple principles we all know but rarely live by. It's not all about the "you" it is about treating others well, believing in the good, not always expecting the worst. Trust, honesty and being better to the world around you, makes a difference to your happiness.
I have this one on my office desk. When I need a quick little hit of positive energy to get out of the funk of life, this is one of the books I chose from. I am an emotional sponge. I absorb the bad energies, good and the blahs and will carry them for the day. I have found it useful with my experiences. Some of the stories border on cheesy, but they work.
I have this one on my office desk. When I need a quick little hit of positive energy to get out of the funk of life, this is one of the books I chose from. I am an emotional sponge. I absorb the bad energies, good and the blahs and will carry them for the day. I have found it useful with my experiences. Some of the stories border on cheesy, but they work.
July 10, 2008
A short book that gives you a good perspective on how to get the most out of your life in terms of business and your personal life.
April 11, 2012
Positive Impact is a inspirational book about life. It tells you about life lessons and how to make it through some hard times. In some of the pages it will say something like "A positive attitude will not get the desired result every time, but a Negative one surely will." (p. 69) When I first read this in the book, it made me think about it for a long time. If you have a positive attitude about something that would make a difference in the world, then you could help the world better than if you had a negative attitude about it. The front cover of the book has this quote on it; "To have a positive impact on the life of another has to be one of the sweetest experiences..." This was said by Ken Blanchard.
This book is a Number 1 Best Seller, and I can see why. This is such an inspirational book to read. One of the sentences in the book says, "To get what you want out of life, you must first help others get what they want." (p. 60) This is a very inspirational sentence because it makes you realize that if you want someone to help you do something then you need to help them first.
Please read this book if you like inspirational writings and if you want to be inspired by the words in this book
This book is a Number 1 Best Seller, and I can see why. This is such an inspirational book to read. One of the sentences in the book says, "To get what you want out of life, you must first help others get what they want." (p. 60) This is a very inspirational sentence because it makes you realize that if you want someone to help you do something then you need to help them first.
Please read this book if you like inspirational writings and if you want to be inspired by the words in this book
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January 29, 2009Very Inspiring book. Talks about how to treat people the way they want to be treated. Always be polite to everyone no matter what. Share ideas do not keep them secret and encourage others to share positive ideas with each other. Do what you love it will make your days go by and the natural passion will make it not seem like work. Always encourage others to pursue their dreams and provide every avenue possible for them to do so. Always provide positive words of encouragment as often as possible. Display accomplishments from over the years to see the growth may help with the direction of the company. Make plans, set goals, include everyone in organization. This book says that it can be read in 59 minutes and you can definitely do so
June 29, 2008
Positive impact is a life changing and life discovering book. the principles taught through narrating lessons by the author are worth imbibing by one and all. Principles are presented in a very lucid and clear manner
October 7, 2008
Just another of those self help feel good books that people write to put a feather in their cap. In my opinion, everyone should have a positive outlook to their job as standard operating procedure, but that isn't real life - is it?
December 5, 2008
Excellent source of resolve for the person who needs simple yet effect positive reinforcement. Each chapter tackles a different concept in a simple and fun way. All in all a great book to lift your spirits and to help you make your life easier on every level.
November 30, 2010
This was a pretty good book set in a more story-book style. It teaches more principles on how to be positive and be a leader and doing what you love. It's better to go through life doing what you love to do and being successful at it rather than doing something you have to do and not loving it.
October 30, 2011
The book is very good. It teaches valuable things. But the best part is that you do not get bored while reading it (as you would if you read "self-help" book) because it is in a story format.
A must read. Simple, light but valuable.
A must read. Simple, light but valuable.
April 5, 2008
A very, very short book about making yourself a, well, positive impact, this little work of writing is a very nice break from the heavy-worded language of a lot of financial books.
July 30, 2008
Another good quick read.
February 25, 2011
Truly inspirational! This book is sure to persuade you of the positive impact that reading can make -- and of the influence that each of us can have on others through reading."
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November 22, 2013
Quick book and a great read. The message I truly got was not pursuing a check but passionately pursuing a purpose through business ownership.
March 18, 2014
Excellent read! Very inspirational and you can read the whole book in under an hour.
August 9, 2014
Quick read and to the point. Another great short story with sound principles.
March 30, 2018
Very inspirational fable teaching how to find success.
August 25, 2019
Quick easy read with a good message told through a story.
August 16, 2020
Quick, easy read. Lots of good lessons. Good quotes.
December 29, 2025
Several key principles:
Most of the time people already know what they are doing wrong. Some lack the self-awareness to see what isn't working. But most know. Therefore, the manager doesn't usually need to spend much time criticizing or pointing out shortcomings, nor should he! Rather, most people are surprisingly clueless when it comes to seeing what they do well and where they are having an impact. Why is this? They lack the global perspective of a manager, the ability to step back and see where one individual is different from his peers, and how these distinctions can become an advantage. Page 21
The most important thing a manager can do is take time to listen to people. Walk slowly through the lobby, and stop frequently to listen. Page 24
Leaders do whatever it takes. They serve their employees/organization. Page 29
Think of your staff as family. Page 29
We are an accumulation of the five people we associate with most and an average of their income. Page 31
Pay your children to read and report on biographies and devotional/wisdom literature. Page 32
Treat others as they wish to be treated. How do you know? Ask them! Listen! Listen to what people are telling you, not just what they are saying. This is a 99% rule. Page 37
Find out what motivates people and commit to helping them achieve it, especially those around you, especially outside the workplace. Page 54
Know who really counts in the company. Page 54
Successful people all have a zealous optimism and believe they will ultimately succeed. Page 63
Surround yourself with only the best people you can find, treat them like family, help them attain their goals through mentorship, and let them share in the
success. Page 68
We owe it to our ourselves and everyone to find out what our special gift is and make an impact by pursuing it. Page 71
Most of the time people already know what they are doing wrong. Some lack the self-awareness to see what isn't working. But most know. Therefore, the manager doesn't usually need to spend much time criticizing or pointing out shortcomings, nor should he! Rather, most people are surprisingly clueless when it comes to seeing what they do well and where they are having an impact. Why is this? They lack the global perspective of a manager, the ability to step back and see where one individual is different from his peers, and how these distinctions can become an advantage. Page 21
The most important thing a manager can do is take time to listen to people. Walk slowly through the lobby, and stop frequently to listen. Page 24
Leaders do whatever it takes. They serve their employees/organization. Page 29
Think of your staff as family. Page 29
We are an accumulation of the five people we associate with most and an average of their income. Page 31
Pay your children to read and report on biographies and devotional/wisdom literature. Page 32
Treat others as they wish to be treated. How do you know? Ask them! Listen! Listen to what people are telling you, not just what they are saying. This is a 99% rule. Page 37
Find out what motivates people and commit to helping them achieve it, especially those around you, especially outside the workplace. Page 54
Know who really counts in the company. Page 54
Successful people all have a zealous optimism and believe they will ultimately succeed. Page 63
Surround yourself with only the best people you can find, treat them like family, help them attain their goals through mentorship, and let them share in the
success. Page 68
We owe it to our ourselves and everyone to find out what our special gift is and make an impact by pursuing it. Page 71
November 1, 2019
This is a book that I will re-read often. A very easy read. I can apply the concepts to my life immediately.
Application points:
1. Do the hardest thing first. The rest will be easy.
2. We are the reflection of the 5 people we associate with the most and our income is the average of these 5 people. Choose friends wisely.
3. An attitude of gratitude flavors everything you do. Learning to be thankful is the golden thread through every truly successful life.
Application points:
1. Do the hardest thing first. The rest will be easy.
2. We are the reflection of the 5 people we associate with the most and our income is the average of these 5 people. Choose friends wisely.
3. An attitude of gratitude flavors everything you do. Learning to be thankful is the golden thread through every truly successful life.
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