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“This book touches and has improved every relationship I have….”
Two weeks ago….When I agreed to be on the launch team for Mark Miller’s new book, I wasn’t sure how I could adequately review it since I was most experienced in a non-profit position as a Pastor, instructor of Chemistry and Religion and now as a stay-at-home Father. Once I received the book, I drug my feet to read the book. And when I finally cracked the cover, I found it was not what I expected.
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Mark from the beginning of the book has woven from the monumental data from “6,000 senior leaders, mid-level managers, and frontline workers from 10 countries” one of the most compelling books I have read on culture. The stories interwoven into each chapter not only compliment, but clearly articulate a new language and understanding of culture that is easily understandable, but also relatable and readily adaptable to both for profit and the not for profit sector.
As a student of leadership for 20+ years having read many of the classics, this book will be my go to book about culture when talking to my friends, family and colleagues, because it is applicable to every part of my life and the culture I live in everyday. Whether in professional or personal relationships, church settings, small businesses, mentoring settings or even how I view our world, this book has made me excited to read it after the very first chapter.
Here are only a seven quotes that ‘get me excited’ about culture and the influence we can have whether a student, soldier or seeking a solution to a problem we are facing:
P. 3 “When culture is seen, understood, and intentionally crafted by leaders, it is the ultimate force for good in an organization”
P. 17 “The culture you build, good or bad, will outlive your time at the table.”
P. 29 “Relationships are an infinite game”
P. 39 “you cannot build what you cannot articulate”
P. 74 “the right values, clearly stated and deployed well, are one of the most powerful culture-shaping tools leaders have at their disposal.”
P. 111 “sometimes the best answer is to show, not tell.”
P. 176 “To Adapt well always begins with listening well.”
Mark’s book has challenged and humbled me and helped me to take a fresh look at my impact upon my culture and how to navigate changing the culture of my personal and professional life.
Are you interested in embarking upon this journey of discovery, confession and change for a healthier culture and a healthier you? I humbly urge you to pick up today's release of Culture Rules and join in the revolution Mark has crafted that will help you if you are willing to aspire, amplify and adapt in the public or private sector, for profit or not-for-profit positions and every relationship of your life and the culture you live in today to influence it for tomorrow and it’s growth to meet the changes and challenges that are certain to occur.
