Ready to Lead? A Story for Leaders and Their Mentors

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Summary: Stimulating
Review: This book is great! I enjoyed the characters, the scenery and the writing style. Not only was the story compelling but it also stimulated me to think about my career, my motivations, and better ways to mentor junior staff. I highly recommend it.

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Summary: This Will Make You a Better Leader
Review: This is a book that I read in one evening, that literally pointed out for me the difference between leadership and managers. You cannot lead if you are too busy trying to manage. I also never realized that leadership is situational, and the the definition of leadership is different for each person and each situation. This book clarifies those points, and you have to pass it on to a friend or another leader in your life!

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Summary: On your mark
Review: This is the story of Mark and his journey from management into leadership, mentored by his boss Patricia. Sam the old man and founder of the group of companies that Mark works for also provides some good tips. Written in a simple narrative style, this small book is actually packed with lots of practical guidance on leadership. Are you ready to lead ? is a question that kick starts the story of Mark's test on leadership to revive a sinking plant, and is also the most appropriate title for this book.

The distinction between management and leadership is brought out so clearly and one can take this definition to improve competencies on both. Leadership is about people who have heads and hearts. This book is a story where leadership takes over when management falters.

When I finished the book, I got a feeling that the last few chapters could have been little more detailed and also that Mark, a professional manager at times appears to be a school kid asking his teacher for help, too often. Mark has since graduated, with honors. Ready to read ?

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Summary: Ready to Lead?
Review: This slender volume managed to do what many, if not most business management books do not. It had my interest early on and managed to maintain my curiosity throughout. The plot line was plausible, realistic and lively. The characters were well drawn. The novel accomplishment however, is the way in which many important lessons for business management and personal growth were conveyed. I heartily recommend this book to all who seek to improve their business management career and a means to facilitate leadership growth as well as personal betterment.