Beneath the Armor

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Summary: Ole's book creates another tough decision.....
Review: ....whether you drop everything you're doing right now and order it, or maybe wait a couple of minutes. You could fill a small-town library with "business books." Some good, many filler. "Armor" is good! It meets four crucial tests: (1) It boils it down into a set of easy, understandable areas and actions; (2) You can go home and put Ole's stuff to work today; (3) It works; and (4) Like so many worthwhile "business goodies," getting beneath the armor works in ALL parts of your life. If I were again running a small biz, I'd buy it, read it, buy copies for my management team, and then talk with them about how "Armor" can help us run our company better. Nice job!

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Summary: Practicle ahds on advise
Review: A very credible and practicle book which is fortunately based on real experience with multiple CEOs of medium size companies throughout the world. I learned a great deal, enjoyed reading it and bought several copies as gifts for my friends.

Very much recommend it!

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Summary: Practicle ahds on advise
Review: A very credible and practicle book which is fortunately based on real experience with multiple CEOs of medium size companies throughout the world. I learned a great deal, enjoyed reading it and bought several copies as gifts for my friends.

Very much recommend it!

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Summary: 'Armor' Makes Running A Business Visible
Review: Ole Carlson's 'Beneath The Armor' makes running a business visible. Finished reading the book about 5 weeks ago- started putting to work the sage perspective, real world experience and relevant challenges for life, leadership and making a difference. Seems to me this is an owner or CEO handbook for the new and tenured- however it readily applies to any person seeking to become more effective in life, business, in the role of leading. Make sure each of your key reports reads a copy and start transforming your organization by putting the key points that resonant to work in your culutre and behavior. Each of the seven chapters clearly presents the focus, the key points, supports with 'believable examples and stories', and concludes with a key point summary and specific steps to put the points to work. 'Armor' is like having seven 1 to 1's with a skilled, experienced mentor. Read it to learn, to remember, to set the bar higher, to refresh, to put into action. Clearly written- like having a conversation that really matters.

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Summary: 'Armor' Makes Running A Business Visible
Review: Ole Carlson's `Beneath The Armor' makes running a business visible. Finished reading the book about 5 weeks ago- started putting to work the sage perspective, real world experience and relevant challenges for life, leadership and making a difference. Seems to me this is an owner or CEO handbook for the new and tenured- however it readily applies to any person seeking to become more effective in life, business, in the role of leading. Make sure each of your key reports reads a copy and start transforming your organization by putting the key points that resonant to work in your culutre and behavior. Each of the seven chapters clearly presents the focus, the key points, supports with 'believable examples and stories', and concludes with a key point summary and specific steps to put the points to work. `Armor' is like having seven 1 to 1's with a skilled, experienced mentor. Read it to learn, to remember, to set the bar higher, to refresh, to put into action. Clearly written- like having a conversation that really matters.

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Summary: Practical Leadership Lessons
Review: Ole's book really underscored, for me, the primary lessons of leadership. I especially appreciated his writing style and approach that actually made these seven strategies seem do-able for once. The stories about how these played out in real life companies has the recommendations really hit home. I plan to give Ole's book as a gift to my clients and busines associates. I feel certain this will be one book gift they will actually read and put into action!

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Summary: Beneath the Armor, Great Book
Review: We all chase around looking for the silver bullet. Ole Carlson comes as close as you can get finding it. His practical advice shines through and is a must-read for every business owner.