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 Maybe one day you'll get it. Oct 06, 2008
It's obvious in this reading Ms. Best had no respect for her collegues. She seemed to have deemed herself above all. I worked at Woodhull the last couple of years Ms. Best was there. She didn't speak or acknowledge anyone. She also surrounded herself around a small group of "friends" which I believe actually did her in.
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 Leaving Legacies Sep 15, 2008
This is the most factually inaccurate portrayal I have ever read. The characters are easily identified through very good descriptions of their ethnicity, job title, physical description, and facility. The events are, however, portrayed in such a way as to ensure that the author is brilliant and correct and the other characters are inept, lack good judgment, uncaring, and out for themselves. That hasn't been my experience with many of these same people. I won't comment about Candis' ability or work ethic other than to state that people who knew her well said they didn't think much of her and others who should have known her, didn't. Enough said.
This book is billed as a textbook for managers. Those of us who read and discussed the book do not agree.
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 A MUST READ Sep 01, 2008
Boldly and candidly written. A must read by anyone needing insight into why they are running into obstacles in the corporate world. Ms. Best takes the reader on an open, insightful,(and sometimes painful), journey into her struggles.
Sharon F., Brooklyn, New York
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I read this book differently Aug 04, 2008
I read the book all the way through this weekend. I was at Woodhull before Ms. Best and continue there now on staff. I do not know the author personally. There is a lot that I liked about the book. Some of her perceptions of certain people are dead on and made me smile. She also writes better than I would have expected. The book is interesting and it reads fast.
The thing is though, that Ms. Best never really understood what 'did her in' as a leader. It was her lack of warmth and of empathy for her colleagues that made her a poor leader and caused her to be passed over. Anyone can get along with sycophants that report to you-- that is not true leadership-- but can you get along with other talented people that don't see the world the same way as you do? There are many times when her allies point out that that she needs to incorporate others more. Her friends, family, and consultants all tell her that she acts 'spoiled' and 'judgmental' and 'inflexible'. Why she didn't pick up on that feedback and make better use of it is why she failed.
I ended up liking the book, but taking away a different lesson than perhaps the author intended. I think you can both 'get things done' and be more spontaneous, humble, and joyful in your interactions with others. I feel bad for Ms. Best because I think she is more angry with the way the world works than she realizes, but I certainly admire her effort to put her experience into words and try to make some sense of it.
Lessons from the class of life Jul 25, 2008
I am amazed at the creatively engaging text penned by Dr. Best. This is a page turner throughout! I highly recommend this book; you will be enriched for having read it. The author deftly and honestly walks us through her path to executive leadership. It's a journey launched from the "Can-Do" spirit and believe me, Dr. Best does. She triumphantly shares her success while dispersing seeds of insights, inspiration and determination for her readers to gather and sew. I'm taking this book to graduate school! KUDOS!
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