Lift: A New Paradigm for Building Influential Leaders

by Tom Miller

How and why influence is gained and maintained has undergone a fundamental transformation.Many contemporary thinkers have sensed a change in the air – a movement away from some of the deep seated leadership patterns established over the last several decades. Among these patterns, Miller illustrates the concept of the underlying, foundational values of its traditional definition; how that definition has affected society; and how a new definition with new values can produce positive change for individuals, communities, businesses, and cultures.

The author shows that influence based on Position, Possessions, and Pedigree produces nothing more than the status quo, a static semblance of success, while influence based on Community, Character, and Choice lifts leadership to the level of productive, organic, and lasting change.

154 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 19, 2016

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Reviews

[Mike Staresinic · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed Tom Miller's look at a new model for leadership influence. It's important to notice that this new model of leading suggests effectiveness that builds teams. Just as important, many organizations haven't gotten the memo, making Tom's message urgent for organizations striving to keep up with the times and with competitors.

Influence based on Position, Possessions, and Pedigree yields to influence based on Community, Character, and Choice. Tom Miller, CEO of Symbolist, makes the case that the former protects the status quo and only the latter can produce change.

[Alivia Biko · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nothing new or earth shaking. Same old. Different author. (Sorry Tom)

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. Made me think and that is a good thing. very insightful. I won this book through Goodreads.