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Summary: Good things come in small packages!
Review: "Good things come in small packages." I don't know who first said that, but it certainly applies to this book. This is wonderful little essay that should be read by anyone managing people. It's messages are clear, unambiguous, and can be put into practice immediately. A few notions may be counter intuitive - especially if you've been hired as a `change agent' to fix a broken business. But most of what's contained in the book is `comfort food' for the soul. The book makes a terrific gift or `leave behind' if you deal with senior management. It's the kind of book you'll read more than once.
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Summary: Must Read For All Aspiring Senior Executives
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In writing "Insights for the Journey", John Lucht has brought together his knowledge, ideas, and experience from his personal odyssey and consulting experience with thousands of senior executives gained over the past 30+ years into an easy to read common sense approach to tried and true senior management practices. In a concise 104 pages, the author demonstrates an effective use of white space to focus the reader on the key points. The book does not include illustrations to drive home points because the author writes as though he is speaking directly to the reader in clear, precise, yet easy to understand language. The simple wisdom that John Lucht has distilled from his career as an executive, executive search consultant, senior level coach, author, and a forceful communicator will challenge you to become better at what you do as you wind your way to the top. This book reinforces some advice that I have been giving to my clients in years past and has introduced new tools and techniques that I will use in the future. Read it and accelerate your path to success, however you define it.
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Summary: Powerful Wisdom contained in small package
Review: Here are three decades of wisdom, compiled into 100 pages. I couldn't believe it when I came across this little gem when purchasing another copy of Lucht's "Rites of Passage."
At first glance, I thought this was a spin-off of "Rites of Passage." But the more I read, the clearer it became that this isn't just another 'job-changing' book ... this is a 'life changing' book! After all, who wouldn't want to 'thrive, enjoy, and prosper' in his/her profession?
Not only have I already given copies of "Insights for the Journey" to all our senior executives, but we'll be giving copies to all the participants in our upcoming Leadership Seminar as well.
I highly recommend this little book of great wisdom!
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Summary: Powerful Wisdom contained in small package
Review: Here are three decades of wisdom, compiled into 100 pages. I couldn't believe it when I came across this little gem when purchasing another copy of Lucht's "Rites of Passage."
At first glance, I thought this was a spin-off of "Rites of Passage." But the more I read, the clearer it became that this isn't just another 'job-changing' book ... this is a 'life changing' book! After all, who wouldn't want to 'thrive, enjoy, and prosper' in his/her profession?
Not only have I already given copies of "Insights for the Journey" to all our senior executives, but we'll be giving copies to all the participants in our upcoming Leadership Seminar as well.
I highly recommend this little book of great wisdom!
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Summary: A Book for All Times
Review: I found this enticing book to be a fun and easy read. But just to read the book is to miss its true value--much as to drink wine without savoring the flavor and bouquet is to miss the pleasure of the endeavor. No, the true value of John Lucht's book will not come in it's first read or even second, but in a lifetime of revisiting the passages of Insights to discover yet one more hidden truth or clever approach to solving a challenge in business...or in life. And that's why you'll find my copy of Insights right next to Harvey Penick's "Little Red Book" on my executive desk. Where Harvey speaks to the game of golf and John speaks to the game of business, both are talking of the game of life...from decades of playing at real life themselves. I heartily recommend Insights for the Journey as a worthwhile lifetime investment.
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Summary: 'Insights' is Loaded with Insights
Review: I read 'Insights for the Journey' in one evening. I intend to refer to it often. It is 102 pages of wonderful advice, that when first read, seems obvious. On reflection, the seemingly obvious is not at all obvious. I think somebody must have said that making complex issues seem simple was the mark of genius. I was already a Lucht fan from his 'Rites of Passage' and this book further confirms his wisdom.
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Summary: Wanted to love it
Review: I so wanted to like this book, it being by John Lucht, whose "Rites of Passage..." is the ONLY book I recommend for job changing executives - it is one of my top 100 business books of all time. Nevertheless, there are only a couple of good ideas in here. I agree that the first one, "Fit in", is huge and so often neglected, and I too often have to tell my clients to take vacations. But the rest seemed awfully simplistic, and I would have liked more details on how.
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Summary: Wanted to love it
Review: I so wanted to like this book, it being by John Lucht, whose "Rites of Passage..." is the ONLY book I recommend for job changing executives - it is one of my top 100 business books of all time. Nevertheless, there are only a couple of good ideas in here. I agree that the first one, "Fit in", is huge and so often neglected, and I too often have to tell my clients to take vacations. But the rest seemed awfully simplistic, and I would have liked more details on how.
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Summary: Insights is a book to give to colleagues and subordinates.
Review: Insights for the Journey is a book that you won't want to put down. I am amazed at how much wisdom Lucht packs into this succinct and very readable book. If you are serious about prospering in your career, you would be foolish to not equip yourself with the core essentials presented here. All of the boring fluff is removed and 47 compelling insights remain. During the holidays, I gave Insights to several colleagues and to all of my subordinates. I've already seen it's impact. I honestly credit the book with the tremendous improvement in productivity and relationships that has permeated my company's culture. Thank you, Lucht!!
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Summary: Insights for the Journey
Review: John Lucht's words of wisdom for Senior Management come through loud and clear in this brilliantly written book. Succinct yet comprehensive,this book perfectly illustrates the fundamental behavioral practices required for success! This book should be read by all managers and aspiring managers because if put into practice, an organization will thrive with growth and prosperity!
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