Book Review: How We Lead Matters — And Special Gift for Readers!
September 23, 2008 by Kristen King
Filed under Business
(www.bizchicksrule.com) — Marilyn Carson Nelson was named one of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women by Forbes and one of America’s Best Leaders by U.S. News & World Report, so her recent release, How We Lead Matters: Reflections on a Life of Leadership
In short, Nelson is a leader.
Although, according to the introduction, the book started out as a collection of memories for Carlson’s grandchildren, it has indeed turned into a guidebook for leaders that offers essential principles, encouragement, and inspiration. Each of the 60 anecdotes included in How We Lead Matters is just a page long, so this is the perfect pick-me-up to keep at your desk and peruse when you need a little boost. Opposite each of Nelson’s memories is a quote from a well-known, or perhaps not so, leader that dovetails with her message.
If you like to read about the experiences and advice of successful businesswomen, and appreciate simple wisdom, you’ll love How We Lead Matters. It’s available to order through Amazon, B&N, and Borders, and every linked title in this post will take you straight to Amazon.com so you can order your own copy of How We Lead Matters.
As a special gift, Marilyn Carson Nelson is offering a bonus for folks who order the book by September 26: two free e-books!
- Harvey Mackay’s Rolodex Guide – A wonderful resource for businesspeople interested in the art of networking from the author of the classic NY Times bestseller Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive: Outsell, Outmanage, Outmotivate, and Outnegotiate Your Competition.
- How We Lead Matters: In Pictures — This unique online version of the book contains images by well-known NYC photographer, David Finn, that add a special inspirational dimension to select stories from the book.
All you have to do to get the freebies is order How We Lead Matters and then go here and enter your name, e-mail address, and order number in the little form on the righthand side. Tada!
I really liked How We Lead Matters. What did you think? Leave a comment!
Contents © Copyright 2008 Kristen King
And if you haven’t read the book yet, leave a comment anyway, and I’ll pick a random reader at the end of the month to receive a free copy of How We Lead Matters.
(image: Amazon.com)
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Hi Kristen
Thanks for the review of this book. I had not heard of it – but it sounds like it would interesting to read, and re-read!
Liz
Hi, Liz,
Thanks for your comment! I think this is one of those books that never gets old because every time you read it you’ll be in a different place and different parts of it will speak to you. You know what I mean?
Kristen
Definitely picking this one up. I think all women who lead (doesn’t that include all of us?) should understand effective leadership. Too often we’re mired in micromanagement in order to prove ourselves to male colleagues. I much prefer a more self-directed approach, and a trust in those who work for me.
Great observations, Lori. I think you will really enjoy this one. :)
kk
A different thought here. I’m pretty big on these 2 features of Amazon; the look inside the book and reviews. But, as may happen, in this case that’sust not too informative.
However, if one visits the website of the author, she has a video ( short: under 2 mins ) that gives a better insight about the book. She’ll talk about two lenses that pertain to her book. That definitely got me interested.
Ah crud; edit sentence above to read
” in this case, that’s just not too informative “.
Any chance you’d ad the ability to let us edit our own typos ? Typing is just not my forte.
Ayn Elise, yes, the video is very helpful, far more than the Amazon features. Glad you liked it!
I wish there was a way to edit comments after the fact, but unfortunately I don’t have control over that kind of stuff. Maybe one day!
kk
Kristen-
Thanks for answering the question regarding comment editing. Kinda what I thought, but if your readers don’t ask, your network may not consider it. :)
Ayn Elise, that’s very true!
kk