The Dog Poop Initiative

by Kirk A. Weisler, Bill Sturgess Fifth (Illustrator)

A wonderful tool used by managers and leaders to inspire engagement, initiative and meaningful discussion about the obstacles (poop) that needs to be removed so goals can be realized.

Genres: Business, Childrens, Picture Books

24 pages, Paperback

First published March 28, 2005

Reviews

[Lacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good children's book to teach about taking initiative. I feel like I can't read it to my class though because "poop" is a bad word to most second graders. I want to read it to someone though so let me know if you want to hear it!

[Sunny (Kindles & Wine Book Blog) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another quick and clever read by Kirk A. Weisler. Such a simple concept of initiative and how those without it have trouble meeting even the simplest of goals. Great for leaders, workers in the trenches, parents, children, EVERYONE.

[Dawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I have ever read. It is a children's book, and is a simple way of teaching how to be proactive and take initiative. I have used this book for work training meetings, and even to teach sunday school at my church. It is great.

[Toni Tassani · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short children-like book to teach about taking initiative. It can be used in a business environment to talk about the roles of the Poopers, the Pointers and the Scoopers.

[Dano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple read with a big message. Are you a dog poop pointer or a scooper? Scooper = takes initiative = leader. Pointer = no initiative = follower. Which are you??

[Lissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

We used this at a leadership retreat with our employees and people loved it. The book started a great conversation on leadership and initiative.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty good tale. An interesting approach to principles of leadership.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Being a leader. Taking initiative & action.

[Josh]

Assign reading for work....

[Tyson Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read for a leadership course at work. Immediately went home and read it to my kids. Hope they are inspired to just take the initiative when something simple needs done and no one else is doing it. Best 5 minute read for my family this year!

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun book to teach kids about doing something instead of whining. This book takes a real life situation and really does a great job of teaching kids and adults to take action instead of avoiding difficult situations.
I read it to my third graders and they loved it. I'd only wished I read it to this group the first week of school and again throughout the year as needed.

[Augusto · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Dog Poop Initiative can teach you alot. One it can teach you that you have to be a leader. Two it teaches you if there is somenthing that is making a problem fix it. I think EVERYONE should read this book it teaches you a lesson, still read it even though it is not a chapter book.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The title sounds gross, but the principled message is awesome! Our whole family enjoyed this book.

[Lyndsie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for children and adults alike! It teaches children about taking initiative and "scooping the poop" to make the world better for everyone!

[Jewel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is fanatastic and insightful, a must read for everyone. Not just children either! :o)

[Joe · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little cheesy, but effective nonetheless.

[Location Important · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it. Good point and way to live your life.

[Buddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dog poop has never been as interesting or thrilling as depicted in this book.

[Dalesse · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great story for both kids and adults about taking responsibility.

[Aundrea Hill]

Buying this to share with the group I manage!

[Tani · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little didactic, but it works well for my purposes. Middle schoolers love it!

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is hilarious and teaches a very good lesson. I love it and I think that we should all take initiative in our everyday lives. What a great Story Kirk A. Weisler. I loved it!