There Is No Box (Hardcover)

by Steve Coats and Tom Heuer (Author)

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Review
There is No Box provides a look at what proven growth leaders have inside themselves, which enables them to create and capitalize on groundbreaking growth opportunities. Rather than once again focus on what people and organizations need to do, this book focuses on the character attributes that people must have, in order to stimulate new ideas for growth. People know they are supposed to take risks and think in novel ways, but not everyone has what it takes to actually do this. And systems, technology and such are not the answer.

No matter what position or role you currently occupy within your organization, the lessons contained in this book will help you become better prepared to go after the challenges awaiting you.

The need to challenge conventional standards in order to find new solutions is not just limited to organizations or institutions. It is vital for individuals in their personal lives as well as for nations. The principles outlined in this book will be valuable in all circumstances where growth is desired. --From the Back Cover

There have always been people who believed the future could be different and better. Contrary to many, they accepted the challenge to do something about it. So much of what is taken for granted today has grown from something that was once considered impossible. Many of these breakthroughs required somebody, somewhere to struggle against some very strong currents in order to bring them about. Think about that the next time you use your cell phone, take a new wonder drug or exercise your freedom to vote. Thank goodness people and organizations have stepped up and tackled head on the challenges that lead to profitable and lasting growth. They have made an impact in our world. How about you? Are you satisfied with going along for the ride of the status quo, or will you choose to be one of these growth leaders going forward? --Inside flap cover

From the Author
We love the topic of growth and we love people who are willing to go after it. We have learned a great deal about what it takes for them to be successful. We are delighted to share these lessons and hope that you will benefit from them. The journey of growth starts inside. It is much more about you, than your external resources or environment. So you will learn a great deal about yourself as you become acquainted with the common attributes we found among our growth leaders.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Executive Excellence Publishing; 1st edition (August 6, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930771282
• ISBN-13: 978-1930771284
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,334,656 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, October 30, 2007

By	D. Johnson (Cincinnati, OH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There Is No Box is a thought provoking read about a subject that is difficult to define. After years of leadership consulting, Tom and Steve have seen leadership take many forms. In the process they've seen the common attributes of truly great leaders. This book is a great exploration of the character and mindset of leadership filled with real world examples/lessons in how to think revolutionarily.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leadership is Everbody's Responsibility, January 2, 2008

By	D. Carr "Carrpe Diem!" - See all my reviews

I have had the honor of working with Steve Coats and Tom Heuer for over six years at Joy Outdoor Education Center, Clarksville, Ohio. Together, we have created three-day leadership-learning labs for individuals to explore, discover and create better personal leadership. The success of these leadership-learning labs is due to two key things that Coats and Heuer do very well. 1.) They are masters at asking critical, challenging, questions leading to deep personal reflection and new behaviors. 2.) They are master storytellers, which feed and nurture participants. Coats and Heuer create magic that gets participants to share his/her stories.

The outcomes of these leadership-learning labs are life changing. Many participants have spoken publicly that these leadership-learning labs are the best program, workshop or seminar they have ever attended and more importantly, participated.

If you believe that leadership is everybody's responsibility or if you want to explore this thought, There Is No BOX is the book for you.

There Is No BOX is an in-addition-to, the addendum to Coat's and Heuer's leadership-learning labs. For the first time reader who has never experienced Coats or Heuer as facilitators on leadership, he/she will get a taste of the possibility. For the reader who has been with Coats or Heuer, There Is No BOX is a reminder, a refresher and a challenge to continue the important work of leadership.

There Is No BOX has met critical requirements for this reader. It is easy to read, heartfelt and credible. The stories they share back up their facts and opinions. "Leaders are said to be life-long learners." (Page 82) Stories and connections to the hit television show CSI and former HP CEO, Carly Fiorina, follow and support this quote.

Read There Is No BOX for a personal challenge as well as to challenge your team or organization. The outcomes will not only surprise, but also lead to better bottom-lines personally and organizationally.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Follow your passion and do something remarkable, October 25, 2007

By	Warren A. Church (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book makes you face up to the fact that most of us join a "box", and then are instructed to "look outside the box" for ideas. Coats and Heuer want us to look within ourselves to see that there is "no box".

Their study of those who have looked within, identified their passion, and then developed the attributes needed to follow it reveals the true path to remarkable human achievement. This is not a book about copying the habits of successful people - it is a guide to unleashing the potential that lies within those willing to prepare themselves well.

This is not a diet pill. This is core fitness for leaders. This is a siren call to all of those trapped in the cloying comfort zone of life: find your passion, get yourself prepared, and follow it to extraordinary achievement. I'm going, how about you?