Review: Creating a new positive image of yourself as a Leader
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 21, 2013
As with his growing number of other books Mike C. Adams doesn't waste the reader's time in this very useful little book on gaining the ability to be a true Leader. Filled with photographs that enhance his tips, he starts out after a brief introduction on the three types of leadership that may describe the reader:  the team oriented supportive leader who encourages his staff to polish their own abilities, the cold leader who supervises everything to assure it meets his standards, and the trusting and empowering leader who gives everyone free reign. Once he has offered a niche in which to view our own propensities, he fills his books with tips for becoming a superhero leader. Easy to follow on first reading, this manual's importance is its use as a handy reference guide to develop ideas into skills that can improve your ability to lead and keep the troops happy.Some of the tips include focus on telling the truth not just what people want to hear, support your creative staff, never forget you are a role model, always show your passion, be positive, invite contributions, motivate, team up with others in the company, know what needs to change, nurture growth, take advantage of social networking and one on one conversations, have a vision that you always follow, never fear taking risks, embrace change, don't be a `supreme ruler or king', appreciate your team, embrace organization, know when to laugh, be proactive, fair, and empathetic and love your team. Of course each tip is discussed in depth and there are many more than those listed here.This warmly genuine author has written many books along the concept of this one - books about worrying, procrastinating, anxiety management, dealing with low self esteem, decluttering your life, setting goals, tips on public speaking, dealing with difficult people - and it seems as though he is everyman's neighborhood, patient, reality-based therapist. You'll love his books - and him: his personality spills out of the compassionate pages. Grady Harp, December 13