Case Study:
Joe Broderick, South Brunswick, USA

"I had been working in an administrative position for about three years and was thinking about what to do, professionally, to move to the next level. I felt I was managing things very well, but was inexperienced in working with or leading people. In particular, I wanted to try to build a team where all the members were contributing according to their ability.
 

"I happened to go to the MindTools website completely by accident. I was hesitant to purchase something through the web that was unproven. But I think the usefulness that I found in the publicly accessible part of the MindTools website was very reassuring and gave me confidence that if I were to purchase something, it would really be of value. And the amount that I was risking was relatively small, so I went ahead."
 

"My confidence in How to Lead has been validated. I have found the material to be stimulating, informative, and encouraging. It’s very well organized and fits well into the 30-60 minutes per day that I have to devote to my personal development. I feel that I got excellent value for my purchase."

Joe Broderick, South Brunswick, USA

Other comments:

"How to Lead: Discover the Leader Within You’ provides, in one volume, a concise presentation of many of the best ideas about leadership. Some of these concepts will reinforce what you know about leadership; some will expand your knowledge.
 

“By using assessment tools that are included as part of the course, you make visible areas of your leadership strength and areas that can use some exercise. With assessments complete, you can focus on the course content to take actions in your daily work to improve your skills.

“This course is thought provoking. It will require you to view yourself honestly. If you truly want to develop the leader within, take the course. You’re worth the effort."

Harold Strawbridge, Philadelphia, USA

"What I especially liked about the course is the readability and organization of it. When I first printed it out and saw how thick it was, I thought 'this will take awhile to get through...what did I get myself into?'. But once I dove in, the sections were very easy to manage and I looked forward to the next time I could sit down with it. I did not go through it all at once. Rather, I set aside time each day to review and reflect on each section.

"Another plus were the "Apply this to your life" challenges in each section. These really made me think about the specifics of what I just reviewed and how it relates to my work situation. More times than I'd care to admit, I read a book or attend a seminar and obtain good ideas I want to put into action. However, when I get to the office and the workday begins -- as well as the interruptions -- the ideas get put to the side and are not implemented. This "Apply" section adds more accountability.

"I definitely feel more confident that my leadership skills have improved after reviewing this program, and I have every confidence that my skills in this area will improve as I begin implementing the ideas found in the course."

Terri M. Hall, Indiana, USA