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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 A MUST READ Sep 01, 2008
By S. Fox
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
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great Read for the Young Professional Jul 11, 2008
By The Youngest Doll
This book was a great story and easy read. It is full of stories that makes you wonder what really goes on in a healthcare organization. This is also an excellent book for young professionals who are in the corporate world and face the challenge of balancing office politics, leadership responsiblities, and accomplishing actual work.
4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Funny and poignant Jul 02, 2008
By Marie Isabel
"Mariisabel"
This was a great read, full of highs and lows and incidents which are almost too outragous to be believed. I especially appreciated the thoughtfulness, openness and insights Ms Best shares with the reader about her own "flaws" which cause her to stumble along the way. Her writing style was engaging, I felt like I was taking the journey with her.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
OUTSTANDING!! Jul 18, 2008
By SashaMarie
Clearly, this will remain on my bookshelf for quite some time...brilliantly written and quite humorous to the point of unbelief, for some. This is a must read for any leader because while health care serves as the backdrop of this novel, the spirtual and leadership transformation transcends any discipline. Bravo!!
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 I read this book differently Aug 04, 2008
By D.
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.
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