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nlgeorge73's review against another edition
4.0
Even though this book was written as an extension of the "Playing Big" leadership programs, it has nothing to do with being a top executive or a how-to on climbing the corporate ladder. Tara Mohr writes this book with the intention to provide specific tools for each person to reach their full potential in any environment. The writing style is informative, never authoritarian, and encourages self-reflection of key concepts with journaling questions interspersed throughout. The format of the book reinforces key points with helpful chapter summaries titled "The Big Ideas. The highlights of the book include: Focus on acknowledging one's fears without letting them hinder your goals; Unhooking from Praise and Criticism; and Communicating with Power. One particular subject that hit home with this reader was the insightful discussion about those qualities that serve women well throughout school, but do not transfer to the work environment. I will definitely re-read this book so that I can devote more time and dig deeper so as to develop my inner mentor. Tara sums up "Playing Big" best with this statement:
"Playing Big becomes about living with fidelity to one's dreams and having power over one's fears."
"Playing Big becomes about living with fidelity to one's dreams and having power over one's fears."
miahenry's review
5.0
This was just the right type of guidance I need at this moment in my life. I could say I wish I had read it earlier, but I don’t know if I was ready for it before. It was simply right on time.
xsleepyshadows's review
I technically had to abandon this because I didn't have enough time to finish it. I had about 3 disks left. It was really quite good but I found it way too long. I wish there was abridged versions of these - I found this book while listening to the author on "how to be awesome at work" and that bit she did caught my attention about naming fear. pachad our made fears and yirah our excitement fear.
All in all, I wish I had time to finish this. I would probably comfortably give it 4/5 stars!
All in all, I wish I had time to finish this. I would probably comfortably give it 4/5 stars!
charlottesteggz's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to like this, but it was pretty hard going at times. While sections of it (like the procrastination techniques we use) we really useful, there were sections that were a tad too much for me. I couldn't get the hang of meditating on my inner mentor. I think that kind of thing just isn't for me.
I'm glad I read it, but I think that The Glass Wall is still my favourite in this genre.
I'm glad I read it, but I think that The Glass Wall is still my favourite in this genre.