The main five main points of
the book are:
1.
Build trust before
demanding performance:
People respond better
when they feel safe, respected, and understood. Before asking someone to follow
you, work with you, or change, build trust first.
2.
Be kind but have clear
boundaries:
Empathy doesn't mean allowing everything. Good
leadership combines compassion with
firmness. You can be understanding while still making
expectations clear.
3.
Communicate in a way
others can understand:
Leadership isn't just
about what you say. It's about how you communicate through your actions, tone,
timing, and consistency.
Before asking, "Why
isn't this person responding?" ask yourself: "Am I
communicating in a way they can understand?"
4.
Focus on progress, not
perfection:
Small improvements
matter. Instead of only noticing what someone is doing wrong, recognize their
effort and progress. Encouragement can create confidence, and confidence can
create further growth.
5.
Give people purpose
and responsibility:
People and horses need
a reason to move forward. When people understand their purpose, know what is
expected of them, and are given appropriate responsibility, they are more
likely to develop confidence and perform at their best.
The takeaway:
Leadership
is not about controlling people. It is about creating a relationship where
people want to follow.
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(Change Your World) written by John C Maxwell & Rob Hoskins.
(20 Sep 26)
Very nice and interesting book. The main message of
the book is: (You don't have to change the entire world to make
a difference. Change starts with you,
where you are, with what you have, and with the people around you).
John C. Maxwell and
Rob Hoskins show that meaningful change doesn't require fame, wealth, or a
powerful position. It starts when ordinary people decide to take
responsibility, live by good values, work with others, and turn good intentions
into action.
The main five main points of
the book are:
1) Stop waiting for someone else to create change:
It's easy to see a problem and think, "Someone
should do something about this."
The book challenges us to ask a different
question: "What can I do?"
You may not be able to solve a huge problem, but
you can make a difference in your family, workplace, neighborhood, or
community. Small actions can become the beginning of something much bigger.
2) Turn good intentions into good actions:
Wanting to help is not the same as helping.
Change happens when "I should" becomes "I did."
Don't wait for the perfect opportunity. Start with
one meaningful action today.
3) You don't have to do it alone:
Sustainable change rarely happens through one
person working alone.
Find people who share the same purpose and
values. Build relationships, cooperate, listen to different perspectives, and
work toward a common goal.
One
person can start something—but a committed group can multiply its impact.
4) Your values determine the kind of change you create:
Having a big goal
isn't enough. The way you treat people matters.
Values such as integrity, humility, generosity, respect, and
service help create trust and trust is essential when people
work together to create lasting change.
Ask yourself: "Am I becoming the kind of person who can create the kind of
change I want to see?"
5) Measure your impact and keep improving:
Good intentions and hard work don't
automatically guarantee good results.
The authors emphasize the importance of
measuring what happens, learning from the results, communicating with others,
and improving your approach.
Don't
just ask, "Did we work hard?"
Ask, "Did we make a
difference?"
The biggest takeaway:
You
don't need to change the whole world.
Change yourself.
Change your environment.
Help one person.
Bring others together.
Live by good values.
Take consistent action.
And let that impact spread.
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(Life Word) written by Jon Gordon, Dan Britton
& Jimmy Page.
(10 Oct 26)
Small book in size, but rich in content and meaning. The Main Message
of the book is: (What if you could describe the life you want to live and the
legacy you want to leave behind in just ONE WORD?).
The book Life Word encourages us to discover a
word that reflects who we are, what matters most to us, and how we want to make
a difference in the world. It is not just about choosing a beautiful word. It
is about living that word every day
until it becomes part of who you are and how people remember you.
The main five main points of
the book are:
1)
Discover Your
Strengths:
Understand what you
are naturally good at, what gives you energy, and what makes you different. Your
strengths can provide clues about how you can contribute to the world.
2)
Find Your Purpose:
Don't live your life
simply following other people's expectations. Take time to understand what
truly matters to you, what you believe in, and what kind of person you want to
become.
When you understand
your purpose, your decisions become clearer and more meaningful.
3)
Discover Your Passion:
Pay attention to the
things that inspire you, energize you, and make you feel alive.
Your passion can help
you identify where you want to invest your time, effort, and talents.
4)
Choose One Word to
Guide Your Life:
Find one word that
captures the person you want to be and the impact you want to have.
The word itself is not what changes your life. The daily decisions you make because of that word
are what matter. Let your word guide your choices, actions,
relationships, and priorities.
5)
Build a Legacy Through
Your Daily Actions:
Your legacy is not
only what you achieve or what you own. It is also how you treat people, the
values you demonstrate, and the positive difference you make.
You don't have to
wait until you become successful, wealthy, or influential to start building
your legacy. You build it every day through your choices, kindness, courage,
and actions.
The biggest takeaway:
Your life is your story.
Your strengths help you discover what you can
offer.
Your purpose gives you direction.
Your passion gives you energy.
Your Life Word keeps you focused.
And your daily actions create your legacy.
Don't just choose a word. Live
it. It is what you consistently live and how you make others feel
along the way.
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(Start With Why) written by Simon Sinek.
(20 Oct 26)
One of the most useful books. The Main Message of the
book is: (Why do some people inspire others while others struggle to gain
support, even when they have good ideas?)
According to Simon Sinek, the difference often begins
with one simple question:
WHY do you do what you do?
People are more likely to connect with a clear
purpose than with a list of products, services, or achievements.
Whether you are a leader, a business owner, a parent,
or someone working toward a personal goal, understanding your WHY gives your
actions meaning and helps others understand what you stand for.
The main five main points of the book are:
1)
Know Your WHY —
Understand Your Purpose:
Don't focus only on what you
want to achieve. Understand why it matters to you.
When you understand your
purpose, you have a clearer direction for your decisions.
2)
Start with WHY, Then
Explain HOW and WHAT:
Simon Sinek introduces a
concept called The Golden Circle, which has three parts:
WHY: Why do
you do it? What do you believe in?
HOW: How do
you put those beliefs into action?
WHAT: What
do you actually do or offer?
When people understand your
purpose, they can better understand the meaning behind your actions.
3)
Inspire People Instead
of Simply Trying to Convince Them:
You can persuade someone
through pressure, rewards, or arguments, but genuine inspiration creates a
deeper connection.
When people understand and
believe in your purpose, they may choose to support you because they share your
values—not simply because they expect a reward.
4)
Build Trust Through
Consistency:
Your WHY means very little if
your actions contradict it.
If you say you value honesty,
be honest. If you believe in teamwork, treat people as partners. If you claim
to care about customers, demonstrate that care through your decisions.
5)
Build Something People
Believe In:
The most meaningful
businesses, teams, and movements stand for something beyond immediate results.
People want to feel connected
to a purpose, contribute to something meaningful, and know that their efforts
matter.
The biggest takeaway:
Before asking yourself:
"What do I want to
achieve?"
Ask: "Why do I want to
achieve it?"
Because when you know your WHY, you have a
purpose to guide your decisions, a belief to guide your actions, and a reason
to keep going when things become difficult.
