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List Price: $16.95 | | Publisher: PublishAmerica
Salesrank: 604844
Released: June 9, 2008 |
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| Media: Paperback |
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Editorial Review:
There are thousands of books in print that discuss leadership, but Charles Ray, a successful leader of government organizations (military and civilian) for over forty years, believes that there was need for one that addresses leadership from a practitioner’s viewpoint. Things I Learned from My Grandmother About Leadership and Life is that book. This small book gives the nuts and bolts of leadership, written in plain language and using real-life examples, intended for the busy executive or manager who doesn’t have time to wade through thick academic prose and page after page of charts and tables. Whether you are an experienced leader or just an aspiring leader, you will find the lessons Charles Ray learned from his grandmother useful in making you a better leader.
Things I Learned from My Grandmother About Leadership and Life: (How to Light a Fire Under People Without Burning Them Out) Reviews:
What every leader and manager needs to read 
2009-09-10 - Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R15B4PXM1QZ9FH
Inspiration for those who want to lead
2009-02-06 - Mr. Charlie Ray's book is an enjoyable quick and simple read. His common sense approach to life and leadership is inspirational. Mr. Ray has taken a very simple life formula from his grandmother and applied it to his life. The stories and examples support his principles well. The book is a good step-off point to dive into his recommended books in the bibliography.
Charming advice for challenges of leadership 
2008-10-02 - Mr Ray's stories of his formidable grandmother shaped his style of leadership through his years in the military, foreign service, and now in the Department of Defense. His common sense, eastern Texas advice is easy to follow and put in to place. For example, he talks about being taken to the back shed for discipline, a reminder that negative feedback should be given in private. Many leadership books bombard you with theory and complicated advice and experiments. This is not one of them. In an hour or two, you can have a common sense perspective.
Common sense leadership 
2008-08-07 - A short book that addresses an important issue in a profound manner. The author describes how lessons he learned from his grandmother shaped his philosophy of leadership and life. Despite a few typos that spoil an otherwise outstanding read, it is well worth it.
