BOOK REVIEWER BOOK REVIEWER
BERNADETTE TISDELL CANDICE GOLDING
Raising Leaders by Wendy Born
Everyday Creative by Mykel Dixon
I am privileged to have been given the opportunity to review this book . From the moment I picked the book up and started to read it I found Wendy to be someone who walks the talk and leads from the heart .
Wendy ’ s style of coaching is very relevant and applicable to both personal and professional development and growth . Her style shows you how to break things down into simple , relatable concepts , allowing her to connect in a manner that is inclusive and a valuable learning experience .
Wendy ’ s use of drawing on true situations was very insightful in that it showed you how these all inter-relate with work , life , and parenting . This has helped me to not only understand but also create an easy guide for becoming a more influential / thoughtful leader in my current position and also help others in my organisation to travel this path as leaders . After reading this book I found you don ’ t need to be a leader who has people under you , you are as powerful as an individual leader who can influence others .
This is a must read for anyone wanting to learn more about being a leader as well as for those who already hold these positions .
Bernadette is an EA at Hunter Water Corporation
I was drawn to this book .
PINK . Dangerous . Creative . Magic . At work ?
Mykel Dixon had me at front cover . Everyday Creative by Mykel Dixon is not a book you read ; it ’ s a guide you feel . After the introduction , Mykel takes you on an inspired journey to cultivate your core value while seriously challenging your thinking about creativity and business .
Structured in 3 parts , Mykel takes you on a fun self-discovery journey . Throughout the pages you are reminded of things you already know ( but needed reminding ), and then you learn something new . The book challenged my thinking about creativity in my work . And the result leaves me excited , eager and even more ready to collaborate .
Part 1 involves activities that require reflection ; what you get out of this guide all depends on the effort you put in when it comes ‘ Time to Play ’. Make sure to allocate sufficient time to work through them . This is the book for now . Everyday Creative will challenge , ground and excite you , and provide the tools necessary to keep you ( and your business ) ahead of the curve .
I enjoyed reading Everyday Creative and I recommend Mykel ’ s book to any Executive Assistant and their boss , with one further piece of advice : don ’ t forget the footnotes !
Candice is an EA at Dr Jones & Partners Medical Imaging
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