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We are all subjective—it's human nature. We overreact to situations; we judge people too quickly and unfairly; we take something personally when it was not really meant that way. As a result, we lose relationships, reputation, money, and peace of mind. And in our ever-more-complex world, leaders must make decisions faster and with more conflicting information; widespread insecurity makes people territorial and risk-averse; and the consequences of every action are played out on a disproportionately large stage. Imagine how much more prepared Mitt Romney could have been for his landslide loss on election night, if his advisors had acknowledged the facts staring them in the face.
To succeed, we must consciously seek to increase our objectivity—seeing and accepting things as they are without projecting our mental models, fears, background, and personal experiences onto them. This way, we not only avoid costly cognitive errors, but open ourselves to engage new cultures, new markets, and new opportunities. In The Objective Leader, Thornton draws on her original research, as well as her years of experience as a manager and entrepreneur, to offer proven strategies for identifying limiting and unproductive ways of thinking and creating powerful new mental models that ensure continued success.
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A must read for any leader in business. Really helped me understand the personal roadblocks we create that prevent us from reaching our full potential. This is a truly groundbreaking text that gives you the practical tools needed to transition your work-life to produce the results you have always hoped for - but were missing for unknown reasons. Elizabeth uses examples from her own experience as well as narratives from business executives and entrepreneurs to tell the story, make the case, and help you find your way to be the leader you have always wanted to be. You may be aware of personal challenges that get in the way of work - biases, self-doubt, etc - what sets this work apart is that it actually provides a framework and tool set to help you get out of your own way and be the leader you have always wanted to be. Powerful!
I consult with startups on improving their products, processes and people better. An external perspective often has a great positive impact. People's passion about their products and their companies sometimes clouds their judgement and drives them to a certain way of looking at things. The Objective Leader has provided helpful tools and anecdotes to help my clients see things more clearly.
An unexpected, but far greater long term benefit, is a better perspective in my own life, both personally and professionally. The concepts and approaches in The Objective Leader have helped improve my way of thinking about problems and to train my brain to approach things more pragmatically.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking to improve themselves, not only as a leader, but also as a person.
I have had the privilege of hearing Elizabeth Thornton speak, and was delighted when her book was published because it offers a deeper dive into some very powerful concepts. I especially appreciated the book's Action Plan Exercises, because they help the reader recognize mental models and learn to slow down and stay present/focused. In today's warp-speed world, these are essential life skills! Thornton also offers some ideas for creating inclusive environments that are extremely valuable for leaders responsible for leading teams and driving organizational change. Overall, a wonderful resource.
This is the quintessential revolutionary business book for the 21st Century. If you want to learn to be an effective CEO and lead your team to excellence, I highly recommend this book. Ms Thornton details an exemplary and honest account of her own trials and tribulations running her own business that ultimately resulted in her losing $1M. What I enjoyed most about reading her story is that she gives the reader "Reality Checks," which are signs she ignored because she was too emotionally or subjectively involved in her business. All of us leaders have been there and I wish this book had been available to me years ago when I started my own business. Ms. Thornton's simple, insightful writing style made this book such a delight to read. Unlike most business books, you can even read it on the beach during a vacation. In summary, I loved this book.
Elizabeth Thornton has written a terrific, how-to guide for using objective thinking in everyday life. Her helpful advice, based on personal experience and exhaustive research, gives the reader tools to improve the quality of relationships and outcomes, both at work and at home. A must read!
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