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(More customer reviews)Reading THE ENCORE EFFECT by Mark Sanborn kept reminding me of something my father used to tell my brothers and me when we were kids growing up. "Boys, never settle for doing a good job when you have the ability to do a great one." My father is gone now but his sage words live on.
There is so much to like about this book. That statement my father used to make really sums up what this book is about. We human beings have a propensity for doing just enough to get by or on our good days, doing a good job. For me the point was really driven home at the conclusion of the 6th grade when my history teacher handed me my 4 part essay with a note that said, "See me after class." I got 3 100's and a 95, so I was certain that he wanted to praise my work. What I got instead was a butt-chewing for not putting forth that kind of effort all year long. He said in 20 years of teaching it was one of the best essays he had read, so why didn't do that kind of work every day?
Between my dad's sage advice and the reprimand of Mr. Simon, my 6th grade history teacher, the message stuck, but it is reinforced here by Sanborn's book. The beautiful thing about this book is, there is not a person alive these lessons don't apply to. I started to say, "If you work for a living, you need to read this book", but that is not all inclusive. This is also for students, stay-at-home parents (yes, I know, they DO work), and even someone who's current job is looking for a job, there is always a way to try a little harder, to give just a little more effort. That's what the encore effect is all about.
Written in typical Sanborn fashion, this is a quick and easy read that is packed with wisdom. You will never regret the few hours it takes you to read this book.
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Whether you want to win that new account or inspire your family and friends, bestselling author and acclaimed speaker Mark Sanborn shows us how to make every performance count.Every day, we are called to perform— at work, at home, in our communities. But is it possible to make every performance outstanding, the kind that leaves people applauding for an encore?Mark Sanborn, leadership expert and bestselling author of The Fred Factor, says that anyone can achieve remarkable performance time after time—no matter what their personality, strengths, or weaknesses. In The Encore Effect Sanborn demonstrates, through his own experiences as well as those of the people he's worked with in his career, how you can cultivate the traits shared by remarkable performers and achieve extraordinary results in all aspects of your life. The secrets lie in five steps:Passion: The fuel for remarkable performancePrepare: How remarkable performance beginsPractice: It won't make you perfect, but it will make you betterPerform: How to engage your audiencePolish: Making your performance shineWhether your "stage" is an office, a sales floor, the boardroom, or your own home, Sanborn's sound advice and rousing encouragement will help you shine in every situation where it matters most.
