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Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Enjoy Helping Others Excel

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Dr. McGinnis makes it easy for readers. He places his recommendations in a list of 12 rules that are easy to follow. Don't limit yourself to the list however, this book is meant to be enjoyed. Read the whole thing.

He tells us from the beginning he's approaching his subject from a Christian perspective. He offers hope for anyone seeking to motivate other people, pointing out, "Motivators are not born--they are made." He argues that the predisposition already exists for potential motivators, that people do not want to be lethargic and bored, they want to be challenged. He phrases it nicely when he writes, "deep in the breast of everyone there is a drive to achieve something, to be somebody."

McGinnis makes an insight observation on listening. He says if you listen to people long enough they will tell you what motivates them.

He includes a lot about encouragement and creating the proper environment in an organization. That means leaving room for failure, because as risks are taken, sometimes failure will result. Failure is temporary.

Near the end, McGinnis has a powerful section on dreamers, leaders, and the solitary lifestyle such individuals often have. The book builds to this crescendo. A quote from Goethe sets the tone, "Whatever you dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it."

This book will help you gain a greater focus if you read it and follow what it suggests. Your communication skills with other people will be enhanced. Other people will respect you more as you learn to relate to them more effectively.

This book is a classic for leaders in all areas. McGinnis, who background is psychotherapy, lists twelve principles for bringing out the best in other people. He uses real-life examples of achievers who have utilized these principles to be successful and, importantly, help others succeed. There are thousands of leadership books on the market. I read hundreds. Read this one first.

This book is very well written. Alan provides a list of guidelines for how to motivate people to be their best and then gives great examples from people's lives. You'll need to read it a few times to get all the pearls of wisdom. The great thing is you can start applying what you learn immediately since he explains the basic principle first and punctuates it with examples thereafter. I lead people and am lead and I'm giving the book as presents for XMAS to those above and below me !!

This little book is one of the best guides there is for teaching people to succeed. As a mother and teacher, I try to use these principals to help the young people I care about to be the best that they can be. Instilling the trait of motivation is one of the most essential characteristics for a happy life. This book will help the reader guide others to successful choices. A must for parents, teachers and other leaders.

"One of the best books that I've read! I keep Alan's "12 Rules for Bringing Out the Best in People" with me everyday. As America's Communication Coach, a motion picture director, a national speaker-author, a college instructor, and president of my company, I lead many people; and this book helps me fulfill big dreams."

I have read and re-read this book at least three times in the past 10 years, actively applying the steps to my own experiences. It is very insightful into human nature and its many illustrations from real life, including well-known people, along with its appeal to strong values, support its authenticity as a practical guide to helping those around you and, in the process, helping yourself.

Alan McGinnis was one of the first authors I read when I was interested on broader spectrum of psychology. I began reading his books when I was a kid, not even a teenager. I always enjoyed them. This book is no exception. An offshoot of The Friendship Factor he expounds on his many ideas and ways to access communication to better your ability to be understood. Excellent as usual!

This book is great for people who want to interact with people. It is for people who would like to convey things but end up somehow sending the wrong message. People who were taught myths on how to interact with people will find this book handy. I am glad that this book relates many of its findings to the teachings of the Christ and backs it up for skeptics using the latest research.

The title says it all. This book helps you bring out the best in those that you have contact with at work, family, or socially. I first read this book 15 years ago and am still suggesting, or even buying, it for others.

This book was recommended by legendary basketball coach Don Meyer of Lipscomb University. I have read and reread this book several times in the last twenty years. People in just about any leadership role can benefit from the reading this book. Parents, teachers, coaches, employers and managers will be inspired and informed after reading this book. It truly is a classic.