Review this Book   Kindle Edition Audiobook Amazon Don't Wait, Lead Now Amazon Category:  Business/Investing Publisher: Self ISBN-10:  B09FCKHZRW Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 152 Copyright: Sept 4, 2021 ISBN-13: 9798472008488 Price: $4.99 (eBook) Don’t Wait, Lead Now is a must-read for emerging leaders and anyone in leadership that wants to up their game— full of practical, real-world examples that highlight the traits and behaviors that create high-performing teams. This book is my attempt to capture some of the most memorable, real-life leadership stories that I've heard, learned from others, read about, or personally experienced and benefited from in my own growth as a man, a son, a brother, a husband, a father, and a leader. My intention is to use these stories as a tool for others looking to manage and lead others. Ever since I was a kid, I've used analogies, stories, and anecdotes as a way to help me get my messages across in a more fun and succinct manner. I've learned that people tend to relate to information differently, and by that, I mean more effectively when they have perspective; when the information being shared with them is something they can relate to. As I grew up working countless blue-collar jobs between the ages of twelve and twenty-one, I began to learn how to use this technique as a means to build relationships, establish credibility, and create a personal brand for myself. When I entered the corporate world, I was pleased to find that these skills were easily transferable into the business world. This book is filled with real-world experiences and lessons you can easily apply to your own situation to help you become a more effective leader, whether in business, family, or life in general.         Excerpt I remember being invited to Washington, D.C., for a national sales kickoff meeting our company was hosting. This was one of those very inspirational sessions where all of our top sales leaders from across the country would meet for two days to help kick off the new fiscal year with demonstrations of new products, new contests, new awards, and a ton of excitement and recognition. During that event, one of the keynote speakers was retired four-star general and former national security advisor, Colin Powell. As you can imagine, General Colin Powell told some very powerful stories, but the story that stuck with me the most was about how he became a four-star general. He summed it up by saying, "I did one more push-up than everyone else." Of course, we know that's not exactly what happened - but it was the honest truth to how he began his military career. General Powell started in the military as most do, at the very bottom. He went on to talk about how during their routine physical training exercises, he would often try to squeeze out one more push up than the rest of the platoon. If the squad were doing fifty push-ups, he would do fifty-one. Of course, for his superiors who were overlooking this field of new recruits, this made Mr. Powell stand out - and often, it was not in a good way. The military likes uniformity, compliance, and predictability. They like to see everyone obeying orders. Yet, Mr. Powell stood out from his peer group by doing "one more push-up.”

A Must-Read for Aspiring Leaders!
This book is a great read that offers invaluable insights into leadership. The book is filled with real-life leadership stories that Jim Lord has learned from others, read about, or personally experienced. These stories serve as tools for anyone looking to manage and lead others, making the book a must-read for leaders and anyone in leadership who wants to up their game.

Must read for any new leader
Want to shortcut decades of business lessons and have a game plan for situations you will experience ahead of time? This book is perfect for anyone interested in leading one day, early in their leadership career, or even those just looking to be better for their family and friends. Tons of lessons that hold true in business today, and will help you separate yourself from the pack.

Helpful lessons that any leader can incorporate into their toolkit
A series of insightful business lessons that the author explains in a relatable way using memorable stories and quotes. This are the real world lessons they don't teach you in business school (but should). Highly recommended!