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Stepping Up
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Stepping Up

How Taking Responsibility Changes Everything

Berrett-Koehler, 2012 mais...


Editorial Rating

7

Qualities

  • Well Structured
  • Concrete Examples
  • Inspiring

Recommendation

Prolific author and business adviser John Izzo details how to improve your life and make a difference in the world. Drawing from his background in leadership, personal development and corporate culture, Izzo articulates solid theory, practical strategies and examples of how otherwise ordinary people have “stepped up” to fill a need, right a wrong, or make things better for themselves and others. Izzo’s compendium of practical ways to take action at times is very effective, even though he sometimes slips into New Age-speak and repeats his main points. getAbstract recommends this blueprint for change to anyone with a bent for self-improvement.

Take-Aways

  • “Stepping up” means recognizing that you perceive and must deal with a problem.
  • Focus on your “Five Rows of Responsibility.” Imagine how your smile affects the people in the five rows around you on a plane. You have a sphere you can influence.
  • You bear some responsibility in every situation that affects you. Be accountable in your life, home, neighborhood, workplace and community.

About the Author

John Izzo is a best-selling author, community leader and frequent public speaker on topics including leadership, corporate culture, personal development and socially responsible business practices.


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    A. 7 years ago
    The summary is about accountability...seemingly a less appreciated trait today, as many are too quick to seek blame in others whilst self-reflection might just be the answer.
    Izzy states, "People with a “flexible mind-set” succeed more often than those with a “fixed mind-set." In tech based economy, exponential growth is the new paradigm. Thus, the 'art of agility' becomes a key success factor!
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    A. S. getAbstract 1 decade ago
    This book inspires you to step up, take action and believe in the power of one=> you, in all aspects of your life!

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