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Greater Than Yourself: The Ultimate Lesson of True Leadership

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Steve Farber's new book, Greater Than Yourself, addresses a deep need in the business world and society at large. It's an incredibly inspiring story that pushes you to go out and find someone to take under your wing and help become 'greater than yourself'. In other words, it's about leaving a legacy of people who have succeeded at least in part because of you. It's mentoring on steroids, if you want it put simply. But more than that, I believe that helping others is the only way we'll all pull out of this economic morass we're in. We've got to start creating more opportunities for others -- so that everyone can benefit. Read this book and get started helping someone right away. You and your business will benefit too -- more than you can imagine.

Truly inspired principle written in allegorical form. Greater Than Yourself proved to be a great starting point for anyone interested in learning to lead well and then multiplying that leadership in order to make a significant cultural shift in any organization or community. The book comes complete with an ending invitation into the community of GTY. It asked you to take the principle presented seriously and apply it in your life. Legendary idea for an up and coming leadership market. The bottom line is this - Greater Than Yourself is the most unique book on leadership I have read in a long time. It reads very easy and even made me pick up my dusty guitar again and try to figure out where I left off 5 years ago. (I said it was an allegory) If leadership is your bent or if you can't figure out why you are pigeon holed at your current place of employment I recommend this book for you.

I have been enthusiastically following Mr Farber's series illustrating, in a very entertaining way I might add, the basics and essentials for establishing a "win-win" kinder corporate environment.

Greater Than Yourself is Steve Farber's crest jewel contribution in which he illuminates how today's crashing corporate world can rise from the ashes of its antiquated "I win, you lose" modality.

Ten to twenty years from now, I see Farber's on-going series becoming the new standard for CEO's around the world. I hope this book gets the wide attention it deserves.

Aside from all that, let me note once more that Greater Than Yourself is both fun as well as filled with practical insights.

Oh yeah... this one has it all. Thanks, Steve!

If you have lost focus on your personal leadership mission, if you are helping develop new leaders, or if you have a team you want to strengthen, "Greater Than Yourself" (GTY) is a must-read!

Steve Farber leads us on a quick, engaging and meaningful journey to see that real, effective, positive leadership is not nearly as complex as we tend to make it. Especially in today's economic climate, it is a helpful reminder that giving, serving and making others great - greater than ourselves - is true role of leadership.

You will be inspired! This kind of leadership truly can change the world. Read the book, share the book, and start making others "Greater Than Yourself."

Steve Farber's first book changed my life and many of those around me. His second book came at a time when I deeply needed his message and advice. Now, his third book, arguably the greatest of all three, has come at a time when we ALL could use a breath of fresh and inspiring air. This book is CPR for our collective leadership soul. The message is powerful and uplifting, the vision clear, and potential vast. Read this book as fast as you can get a copy in your hands (which is pretty darn fast with Amazon). Make a difference today. Thanks Steve!

Humanity has a knack of complicating things. Steve Farber's gift to all of us is his ability to take what we normally perceive to be complicated issues and simplify them. He has done it once again with his new book, "Greater Than Yourself."

It couldn't have been released at a more appropriate time. Business--all organizations for that matter--are desparate to engage their employees and members and the resources to do it are decreasing. Through "Greater Than Yourself" we learn there is no shortage of the one resource we truly need; ourselves!

This is a great book! I could have read it in a couple hours if I wasn't stopping every other page to reflect and write notes in the margins. Thanks, Steve, for your greatest book yet!

Definitely the best business book I have read.

Recommend to any human beings. Trust me, you will change after reading this book.

It's no secret that I've been a Steve Farber fan from Day 1 after the release of The Radical Leap in 2004. I've been eagerly awaiting this book and it doesn't disappoint. In true Farber style, this book introduces new characters who inspire the reader by who they are as well as what they do.

Greater Than Yourself is a fun and engaging story of fictional (maybe) characters who understand that by making others greater than themselves, they create a legacy of people who bring their whole selves to work and really to life.

We meet leaders who are authentically themselves despite what traditional, old guard business rules may suggest, and witness first-hand the effect of that authenticity on the future of the organizations and individuals depicted.

Farber also gives practical ideas for taking the "fictional" story and making it real for readers who are inspired to take on a GTY project for themselves.

I'm suggesting this book to one of my clients as a year-long internal corporate project and I'm betting we'll have a great story to report after we've implemented the ideas in real life.

Thanks Steve for yet another winner!

Steve has created a wonderful story full of learning...this is a must read for anyone who believes extreme leadership is about serving others rather than yourself. Outstanding!

"Greater than Yourself " is an absolute must read!
It is a captivating parable that will anoint you an Evocative Leader. It will naturally transcend your gifts and infect you with an unstoppable desire to share them all one person at a time.

This book will empower you to intentionally step up to your legacy right now, inspire others to do the same and instantly experience what an important role you can play in transforming our world ... today! A recipe for ultimate fulfillment to the oomph degree.

PS -- Steve, will you please write a kid's version of this book! Can you imagine the impact it could have? Holy Moses!

Coach Chrissy Carew
Nashua, NH