Built to Lead is a "get-in-the-trenches with you, no-holds-barred" discussion about maximizing your ability to have an amazing management career. It tackles, head-on, the lies you've been told about how to reach the top in your company, and shows you what REALLY WORKS! David has reached the Top 10% in three separate industries, and the principles he teaches are universal, regardless of your industry. You'll read the stories of ordinary people (just like you), from managers, employees, and friends, who are very successful today as a result of listening to the advice contained in this book. Motivational CEO David Long shares with you his powerful "7 Management R.E.W.A.R.D.S Principles" for career success.
Wow! This book got to the heart of the issue with no delay. I devoured this book and and am digesting the wisdom within. The training plan is on target. Read, take notes and apply the points taught within. The advice and guidance is basic but complex because it requires self discipline, vision, commitment, humility, and honesty. As a leader and a Christian, I connected with Long's ideology and ethical statements. I do have one criticism and that is that the author spends a good number of pages hawking his reading club and his company's employee recognition program. Other than that, I recommend this book.
This book has great keys to becoming a great manager. There are things that will make a huge impact in your career but these are steps you can take right away and not complex. One of my all time favorite books!
Overall a good book, but personally I found all the Biblical references off-putting. If the author would have left out those I would probably given it 5 stars. I'll continue to re-read it as the book suggests, but exclude those references in the future.