“With all the political folderol we are subjected to these days, I’d like to present a book on trust, one that could help us make decisions. A warning ... this book is designed to make you think; but then that's a necessary task for learning, isn't it? That said, the lessons taught in the 8 sections are flawlessly presented as workable tools for success. What kind of leader are you? What kind of leader would you want to work for? Exploring of the leadership traits of humility, development, commitment, focus, compassion, integrity, peacemaking, and endurance is well done.I especially like the way Wayne and Ron start sections with a comprehensive overview of the section title. For example, when talking about humility, the first thing we learn is that to be 'humble' means to be well grounded, a person who sticks to the basics, and is truthful in every aspect.
On page 226 there is a phrase that every parent, employer, and – well – everyone, should frame on their bathroom mirror: "If we do not let go, we make prisoners of ourselves." This is a well-written book and it should be on your current reading shelf. I give it 4 1/2 stars. (Only the Bible and the Constitution get six.)
Paul Tulenko, Ph.D - MBA
Publisher: Small Business Success E-News
Tulenko Success Group
and Syndicated Small Business Scripps-Howard Columnist
I am a career professional educator (40+ years), with most of that in administrative capacities as principal and athletic director at the secondary and university levels. Recently I received and read Trust Me by Hastings and Potter. I can truthfully say that my perception of leadership has been dramatically altered by reading and re-reading the concepts presented by these gifted authors. Many of the principles were familiar and just required some brushing up in order to be fully applicable. Others were like ‘manna from Heaven’ (why hadn’t I thought of that?!?). I enthusiastically encourage anyone involved in leadership to acquire and read Trust Me today.
“Nord” (John) NordlingerI
“Trust Me teaches leaders at all levels how to be effective by being compassionate, but firm, flexible but tenacious, and humble but confident.”
William Sigmund II, M.D., vice president, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
“In a world where the acronym CEO is quickly becoming synonymous with deceitful business practice, Trust Me offers an empowering alternative backed by timeless truth. This is a must read for all veteran and aspiring business leaders.”
Scott Jeffrey, strategic advisor and author of Journey to the Impossible
When I started my career as a physician, I had no idea that managing my employees would be so much harder than caring for my patients. My medical training had prepared me to be a clinician and a healer, but I didn't have the slightest idea about how to be a leader. In Trust Me, Ron Potter and Wayne Hastings reveal the eight characteristics that every leader must have to earn the trust and support of his or her staff, team, or organization. Writing with compassion and wisdom, Potter and Hastings give readers the information and inspiration they need to develop these characteristics. I was relieved to learn that I didn't have to be ruthless, devious, or bossy to be a good boss. Using the techniques I learned in Trust Me, I find that I'm not only a better, leader, I'm also a better person. Great book!
Reviewer: A reader from Kingsport, TN
Trust Me is solid food for all
Having read a number of Management-style books over the years, I always found it was a bit like panning for gold to find the nugget that could be applied. Until now, I had not read one where the concepts were so clearly presented, and where every principle was significant, and I could embrace them as aligning with my own concept of leadership style, both professionally and personally. As Hastings and Potter present, these can't be separated.
The leadership concepts are well described, and argument convincing. The style of summarizing the main points of at the end of each chapter, a Bible study approach providing questions to reflect on how to apply in one's life, and applicable quotes and entertaining stories from their experiences to support the points, make for enjoyable reading, and easy reference.
The book is not just for business executives, it has application to all who represent the company. The concept of humility and endurance as they describe them are the kingpins of how we want our company to be known, and represented. The book will be recommended reading for our commercial team; even though some don't have other company people for whom they are responsible, they represent us, are responsible for themselves, and families, and will learn from the work of Hastings and Potter.
February 23, 2004
Reviewer: Gordon Gustafson from Crete, IL United States
