Joseph Ivy

Tools for my daughter and ME

Revisado: 06-30-21

This book was recommended to me as I have been looking for ways to help my daughter who shows many signs of dyslexia. After listening to this book, I realize that I may have inadvertently overcome dyslexia myself. But utilizing the tools in this book should help me even further. I am very excited for myself and for my daughter :-)
-wife

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Music doesn't belong in a book

Revisado: 10-27-16

What would have made The ONE Thing better?

Music does not belong in an audio book

What do you think your next listen will be?

Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville

How did the narrator detract from the book?

music does not belong in a book

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

The basic idea of picking the one thing is attractive.

Any additional comments?

Music does not belong in an audio book

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A Good Growth Plan

Revisado: 01-28-14

If you could sum up The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth in three words, what would they be?

Practical, convenient, concise

What did you like best about this story?

Many of the books that I've read have been vary narrowly tailored. They have been focused on a more particular outcome such as getting promoted at work or hired or having a great marriage. This seems to be the first, or maybe second, that focuses on becoming growing your value as an individual.

What does John C. Maxwell bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I would have read the book like it was an instruction manual. Maxwell reads it like it is a mentoring session. There is a texture to his reading it that I would not have gotten reading it myself.

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

The Law of The Rubber Band, 'Growth Stops When You Lose the Tension Between Where You Are and Where You Could Be.' Honestly, this idea isn't new to me but it gives a positive context to a trait that I kind-of felt guilty about. I like that feeling of stretching toward a goal and sometimes feel that my stretching makes other people feel uncomfortable.

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Simply superb

Revisado: 01-28-14

Would you listen to Intellectuals and Race again? Why?

Yes. It is an excellent book with a lot of information. Robertson Dean did an excellent job of narration.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

Viewing history from an economic perspective is absolutely fascinating. Personally, I have had a sporadic interest in history as a matter of race. Consequently, this book took a lot of I had learned in a sporadic fashion and bound it in a deeper context.

What does Robertson Dean bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I don't know. I just like Robertson's voice. I think that is partly because he and Sowell each have deep voices so it is more like hearing Sowell talk, though the rhythm of their speech is drastically different.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I don't know and I don't know why this question is asked.

Any additional comments?

This book is an expansion of some information from Sowell's Intellectuals and Society. I highly recommend each.

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The second have of the money is at

Revisado: 03-07-13

Would you listen to Strengths Based Leadership again? Why?

Yes. I'm in a strengths based organization and work in the human resources division. I have to know it and use it beyond my team when I am consulting with other teams.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I'm thinking of this book as a reference book. The great content in the book are the sections on each strength where the authors descibe how to lead from that strength and how to lead other's who have that strength. The one glaring thing that is missing is how to work with a leader who has that strength. I would add a section from the followers perspective on each strength.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

The think that I liked most about the performance was the conversational style. I really felt as though Barry could have been sitting next to me in my car, doing yard work, or eating breakfast while I listed.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not really. the 'moment' is really the bulk of the book where they describe how to work in each strength.

Any additional comments?

This is simply, really excellent content. I'm thinking they should write a book for strengths based following... though they should probably have a better name than that.

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Brilliant content. Easy listen.

Revisado: 03-07-13

If you could sum up Flawless Consulting in three words, what would they be?

Modular, candid, actionable

What did you like best about this story?

What I liked best is that it wasn't so much of a story. There were narrative examples, but Peter really delivered a way of thinking and acting as a consultant in a context that I found very applicable in my role and organization.

Which scene was your favorite?

My favorite part of the book, not really a scene, is the explanation of why and how to express concern or frustration with a manager who is working against the consultation process.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No. This book is modular so there are clean breaks at the chapters. This is a book where you'll likely want to finish a chapter clean before stopping.

Any additional comments?

I think that this is an excellent book for those who have a secondary role as a consultant. This might include information technology, financial, human resources and other professionals. When you have a technical job and know the technical job, learning how to be a strong consultant can position you as a potential manager.

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Great book, too many stories

Revisado: 02-06-13

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yes. I'm currently in my first management position and have historically been a stellar worker with excellent technical knowledge. My low-level management experience has made me aware that I need to improve in the areas of leadership and management.

This book includes principles and stories that are applicable and analogous to leadership opportunities in my profession and in my personal life.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

The ending was simply the end. There were some strong points in the middle of the book. I don't think the ending of the book stood out. It was kind-of boring.

Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I haven't listened to these narrators before, but I enjoyed it.

Was The Leadership Challenge worth the listening time?

Yes. I think that it was a huge help to me and would be a great must-read book for existing managers.

Any additional comments?

Personally, I approach stories with a strong skepticism. Leadership books tend to be heavy too on the narratives. This book has that same trait.

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Great book with lots of actionable information

Revisado: 10-13-12

Would you listen to Start with Why again? Why?

Yes. The concepts in this book are useful enough that using them is something that I am actually excited to do while being subtle enough that I'll need an occasional refresher to do them effectively.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Start with Why?

The moments in the book didn't interest me. I mean to say that the I found the stories annoying. I'd actually prefer an abridged version that didn't include all the examples.

What three words best describe Simon Sinek’s voice?

nasal, intentional, boring

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Not really. The big deal was when the concept clicked for me and I realized how much time that I spend working against what excites me.

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Good content, great presentation

Revisado: 10-13-12

Where does Leadership & Self-Deception rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This has been my favorite. Now, that is only out of four books, but I liked it a lot.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I didn't have a favorite Character.

What does Peter Berkrot bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He gives a particular voice and personality to the characters that I wouldn't have given them while reading the book.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There were parts that tugged at my heart strings.

Any additional comments?

I would recommend this book for people who have negative attitudes about coworkers. I might even require it if I had that kind of power.

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Misleading title, irrelevant content

Revisado: 10-13-12

Would you try another book from Warren Bennis and/or Walter Dixon?

Yes. This is the first one I've heard from Bennis. I think that it'd be a bit premature to cut him off. Walter did a good job of reading it.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Leadership and Self Deception by the Arbinger Institute

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Sometimes, he blends words together a bit much. I listen to books at an accelerated rate, so enunciation is very important.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

It was boring and overly political (liberal bent). I particularly disliked his narrow definition of leader.

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