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Take Command
Take Command offers powerful tools and time-tested methods to help you take charge of your thoughts, relationships and future.
A successful life starts with the self. How do we use the power of mindset to deal with stress and anxiety, gain perspective on negative emotions, and build resilience? Once we understand our inner lives, how do we create enriching, rewarding, and enduring relationships? How do we deal with difficult people and manage conflict? After mastering our thoughts and relationships, how do we live courageously and bring out the best in ourselves and other people?
For more than one hundred years, the wisdom of Dale Carnegie has provided millions of people around the world with richer, more fulfilling relationships and a happier way of life. Now, Take Command combines decades of Dale Carnegie’s award-winning training into a master text that tells you everything you need to know about the art of human relations. Based on expert research and interviews with more than a hundred high-performing leaders, this book gives you the strategies you need to unlock your full potential and create the life you want.
A successful life starts with the self. How do we use the power of mindset to deal with stress and anxiety, gain perspective on negative emotions, and build resilience? Once we understand our inner lives, how do we create enriching, rewarding, and enduring relationships? How do we deal with difficult people and manage conflict? After mastering our thoughts and relationships, how do we live courageously and bring out the best in ourselves and other people?
For more than one hundred years, the wisdom of Dale Carnegie has provided millions of people around the world with richer, more fulfilling relationships and a happier way of life. Now, Take Command combines decades of Dale Carnegie’s award-winning training into a master text that tells you everything you need to know about the art of human relations. Based on expert research and interviews with more than a hundred high-performing leaders, this book gives you the strategies you need to unlock your full potential and create the life you want.
267 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 10, 2023
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Joe Hart
46 books1,308 followersJoe Hart is the Edgar Award-winning and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of seventeen novels including The River Is Dark, Obscura, The Last Girl, and Or Else. His work has been optioned for film and translated into eight languages. He lives with his family in Minnesota.
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February 26, 2023
This is a very good self-improvement book. The author is a leader at the Dale Carnegie company. Carnegie is the author of the famous “How to Win Friends and Influence People” (which I have not read but have heard lots about). This book has good tips to get after it in life and business. The book is one of the better I have read in this genre that has numerous books. I listed to the audio book and want to get the written book so I can review various parts and try to implement the good ideas. I’m sure you will do well in life if you followed the book’s principles.
I give this a very sold 4 stars.
I give this a very sold 4 stars.
January 10, 2023
How to live an intentional life, and make a meaningful difference in the world
New York author Joe Hart, CEO of Dale Carnegie & Associates and Dale Carnegie Training, is joined by Michael Crom, Board Member of Dale Carnegie & Associates and Dale Carnegie’s grandson, in presenting this absorbing volume that furthers the commitments of Dale Carnegie whose 1936 ‘How To Win Friends and Influence People’ continues to serve as a guide to many, especially the concept that it is possible to change other people’s behavior by changing one’s behavior towards them. Hart and Crom now make Carnegie’s invaluable philosophy available to the younger generation, especially with the changes in communication - technology-connected yet socially disconnected - that at times deters positive interaction.
The content of this book is a collection of many stories written by people who earn our respect with their encouragement to take commend of our lives and futures. The interrelated gamut of themes include examples of growing rich relationships, finding a clear direction, breaking free of mental and emotional constraints, fostering community, committing to doing our best and doing what we can to make the world a better place. The stories are divided into three parts: Taking command of your thoughts and emotions, Taking command of your relationships, and Taking command of your future. As the authors state, ‘Dale Carnegie said that knowledge isn’t power. Applied knowledge is power.’ And with that beckoning statement the book succeeds in becoming a solid and memorable resource for living life to its fullest. Very highly recommended
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New York author Joe Hart, CEO of Dale Carnegie & Associates and Dale Carnegie Training, is joined by Michael Crom, Board Member of Dale Carnegie & Associates and Dale Carnegie’s grandson, in presenting this absorbing volume that furthers the commitments of Dale Carnegie whose 1936 ‘How To Win Friends and Influence People’ continues to serve as a guide to many, especially the concept that it is possible to change other people’s behavior by changing one’s behavior towards them. Hart and Crom now make Carnegie’s invaluable philosophy available to the younger generation, especially with the changes in communication - technology-connected yet socially disconnected - that at times deters positive interaction.
The content of this book is a collection of many stories written by people who earn our respect with their encouragement to take commend of our lives and futures. The interrelated gamut of themes include examples of growing rich relationships, finding a clear direction, breaking free of mental and emotional constraints, fostering community, committing to doing our best and doing what we can to make the world a better place. The stories are divided into three parts: Taking command of your thoughts and emotions, Taking command of your relationships, and Taking command of your future. As the authors state, ‘Dale Carnegie said that knowledge isn’t power. Applied knowledge is power.’ And with that beckoning statement the book succeeds in becoming a solid and memorable resource for living life to its fullest. Very highly recommended
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January 31, 2023
I’ve been having mixed luck with self-help books lately. Luckily, this was one I did find to be very helpful. I immediately liked the writing and felt it was easy to get into. It was told in a simple way that most could understand and relate to. It was definitely filled with information and is a book that you can easily reread. I am someone who does not deal with stress well and in this book I found some techniques to try. I definitely feel better about taking action and am going to be better about being a more confident person. I think like everything it takes time but with helpful sources such as this book it makes taking those steps easier. I would definitely recommend this book if you're curious to read a self-help book.
Thank you so much for the gifted copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you so much for the gifted copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 26, 2023
This is not my usual genre, however I really enjoyed it! I like how this was made to be accessible for a younger generation, I suspect that’s maybe why I liked a book in the self-help genre. This book gives different steps to take on different problems. The step-by-step instructions break things down into easy pieces to follow. My favorite sections were on self-worth/self-confidence, and reframing stress. Those are terms I’ve heard from my therapist! It reminded me that there’s a lot I have to work on and I really recognized some of what I struggle with that could be improved upon in those pages. The book ends on making a difference in the world. I think this book will make a positive difference in the lives of many.
February 8, 2023
I received a copy of this book for free for promotional purposes.
This was a very insightful read!
What I liked the most about this book was how accessible it is. It’s written in a very clear and concise way which makes it easy to follow and absorb.
The advice in the book is very practical and doable. Nothing feels out of reach or too hard to do. The anecdotes and stories from real life people also make the advice more relatable.
The organization of the book is also on point. Organization is so critical in nonfiction books because it is easy to get lost in them if not done well. This book is broken up into 3 parts, with multiple chapters in each part outlining a more focused subtopic. At the end of each chapter are 1-2 pages summarizing the the main points and action steps, making it easy to reference a particular topic without having to reread the whole chapter.
The book ends with a short concluding chapter which I really appreciated. One of my biggest pet peeves with nonfiction books is when they end with no wrap up. Concluding chapters always make the book feel more complete.
Overall, I recommend this book if you are looking to venture into a self-help book! It’s a quick and easy read and will definitely encourage you to take command of your life.
This was a very insightful read!
What I liked the most about this book was how accessible it is. It’s written in a very clear and concise way which makes it easy to follow and absorb.
The advice in the book is very practical and doable. Nothing feels out of reach or too hard to do. The anecdotes and stories from real life people also make the advice more relatable.
The organization of the book is also on point. Organization is so critical in nonfiction books because it is easy to get lost in them if not done well. This book is broken up into 3 parts, with multiple chapters in each part outlining a more focused subtopic. At the end of each chapter are 1-2 pages summarizing the the main points and action steps, making it easy to reference a particular topic without having to reread the whole chapter.
The book ends with a short concluding chapter which I really appreciated. One of my biggest pet peeves with nonfiction books is when they end with no wrap up. Concluding chapters always make the book feel more complete.
Overall, I recommend this book if you are looking to venture into a self-help book! It’s a quick and easy read and will definitely encourage you to take command of your life.
February 6, 2023
Why do our thoughts and feelings prevent us from obtaining a full and fruitful life? As we age, fear, confidence and self doubt start to creep in and cause blocks and imaginary hurdles that prevent us from achieving our full potential in life, work, relationships etc… Joe Hart’s Take Control offers powerful tools and time-tested methods to help you live an intentional life by transforming how you approach your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and future.
I was recommended to read this book and I have to say it has turned out to be some of the best advice I’ve been given by a friend. I was sceptical at first but willing to give it a read, and I found it to be very informative and quite inspiring. Using a set of principles to truly understand your thoughts, visions, emotions and finding out who you really are, almost going back to basics and understanding yourself from the inside out, only then can you start to make the changes necessary to improve yourself and enrich your life and relationships. We can create our own path and live the life we want to live and this book is an easy to understand guide to doing just that. Recommended.
I was recommended to read this book and I have to say it has turned out to be some of the best advice I’ve been given by a friend. I was sceptical at first but willing to give it a read, and I found it to be very informative and quite inspiring. Using a set of principles to truly understand your thoughts, visions, emotions and finding out who you really are, almost going back to basics and understanding yourself from the inside out, only then can you start to make the changes necessary to improve yourself and enrich your life and relationships. We can create our own path and live the life we want to live and this book is an easy to understand guide to doing just that. Recommended.
January 31, 2023
What a challenge to live life intentionally! The authors take Dale Carnegie's time-tested principles and update them for a new generation, with examples and inspirational stories relevant for today.
The book starts with challenging the reader to choose the right thoughts and reframe negative ones. It shares strategies on conditioning your mind for success and dealing with stress. It encourages a "growth" mindset, where there's always ways to improve. I particularly loved the example of Benjamin Franklin starting each day asking himself what good he would do that day, then ending it asking himself what good he had done.
Next, the book encourages the reader to prioritize people, and gives strategies for navigating relationships in both personal life and business.
Finally, the book encourages the reader to take command of their future by finding their values and purpose, then using that to build a life filled with meaning. One of my favorite quotes from the book came from this section: "A vision is directional. It's a North Star, a guide, but there's nothing wrong with changing the vision if something in your life has shifted. . . . Your vision is designed to help you lead an intentional life, not to weigh you down and keep you committed to something that no longer resonates with you."
After reading this book, I felt encouraged to take steps to live more intentionally. This book will make you want to grab your journal, set your values and vision, and learn how to make the most of the one life that we have!
The book starts with challenging the reader to choose the right thoughts and reframe negative ones. It shares strategies on conditioning your mind for success and dealing with stress. It encourages a "growth" mindset, where there's always ways to improve. I particularly loved the example of Benjamin Franklin starting each day asking himself what good he would do that day, then ending it asking himself what good he had done.
Next, the book encourages the reader to prioritize people, and gives strategies for navigating relationships in both personal life and business.
Finally, the book encourages the reader to take command of their future by finding their values and purpose, then using that to build a life filled with meaning. One of my favorite quotes from the book came from this section: "A vision is directional. It's a North Star, a guide, but there's nothing wrong with changing the vision if something in your life has shifted. . . . Your vision is designed to help you lead an intentional life, not to weigh you down and keep you committed to something that no longer resonates with you."
After reading this book, I felt encouraged to take steps to live more intentionally. This book will make you want to grab your journal, set your values and vision, and learn how to make the most of the one life that we have!
January 31, 2023
I read How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie back in my early 20s when I was experiencing a sort of quarter life crisis and reading every self-help / personal development book I could find. Despite many of the innate and perhaps obvious teachings of the book, I found that it really resonated with me.
So when I heard about this new book, Take Command, by Dale Carnegie’s grandson and the CEO of his late company, I was immediately intrigued.
Take Command is structured much like How to Win Friends and Influence People, with each chapter serving to identify and examine a particular asset for personal / professional growth. Through the use of anecdotal evidence from both the authors, accomplished professionals and admirable individuals, the book demonstrates how each proposed principle serves to better the individual and the community at large.
As someone who has read more than my fair share of self-help books and spent a solid amount of time going to therapy and focusing on self-reflection, I found many of the concepts presented in the book fairly obvious and even a bit redundant. HOWEVER, I think the value of self-development books is very much based upon a book’s ability to meet the individual where they’re at in their own personal journey. So, for those who are closer to the starting line in their self-development journey, I think this book would likely prove a valuable tool in changing the way you view your thoughts, actions and goals.
The book also references and integrates ideas from many psychology and self-discovery books I’ve read in the past - like Atomic Habits, Educated, Brene Brown books and more. So while much of this information wasn’t new to me, it was nice to have a bit of a refresher on some of the important concepts and lessons gleaned from these past reads.
Overall, I’m glad I read this one as it made me realize just how far I’ve come in my own self-improvement journey. It also helped remind me that sharing our stories (particularly our struggles, failures and doubts) is one of the most valuable tools for connecting with and building trust with others.
So when I heard about this new book, Take Command, by Dale Carnegie’s grandson and the CEO of his late company, I was immediately intrigued.
Take Command is structured much like How to Win Friends and Influence People, with each chapter serving to identify and examine a particular asset for personal / professional growth. Through the use of anecdotal evidence from both the authors, accomplished professionals and admirable individuals, the book demonstrates how each proposed principle serves to better the individual and the community at large.
As someone who has read more than my fair share of self-help books and spent a solid amount of time going to therapy and focusing on self-reflection, I found many of the concepts presented in the book fairly obvious and even a bit redundant. HOWEVER, I think the value of self-development books is very much based upon a book’s ability to meet the individual where they’re at in their own personal journey. So, for those who are closer to the starting line in their self-development journey, I think this book would likely prove a valuable tool in changing the way you view your thoughts, actions and goals.
The book also references and integrates ideas from many psychology and self-discovery books I’ve read in the past - like Atomic Habits, Educated, Brene Brown books and more. So while much of this information wasn’t new to me, it was nice to have a bit of a refresher on some of the important concepts and lessons gleaned from these past reads.
Overall, I’m glad I read this one as it made me realize just how far I’ve come in my own self-improvement journey. It also helped remind me that sharing our stories (particularly our struggles, failures and doubts) is one of the most valuable tools for connecting with and building trust with others.
May 23, 2023
Some good points and actionable steps but a lot of fluff. I would definitely recommend original Dale Carnagie books instead.
June 12, 2024
The ground-breaking book "Take Command" by Joe Hart and Michael A. Crom provides readers with strong tools and tried-and-true techniques to help them live an intentional life by altering how they approach their ideas, emotions, relationships, and future. The book was written by Dale Carnegie & Associates' CEO Joe Hart and Board Member Michael Crom and is based on expert research and interviews with more than a hundred high-performing leaders. It is filled with motivational tales of regular people who have used the book's strategies to reach their full potential and build the life they desire.
The questions that drive the book's structure are: How do we harness the power of mindset to manage stress and anxiety, gain perspective on unpleasant emotions, and develop resilience? How do we establish gratifying, lasting connections after we are aware of our inner selves? How do we handle challenging people and resolve conflict? How do we live bravely and purposefully to create a vision that will bring out the best in us and others after conquering our thoughts and relationships?
The authors' knowledge of personal growth is one of the book's advantages. Both Joe Hart and Michael Crom have extensive leadership experience in the area of personal development, and their knowledge and counsel are useful and applicable. They have condensed decades of Dale Carnegie's highly regarded instruction and ageless concepts into a master text that instructs readers on all aspects of the practice of interpersonal relations.
The book is well-written and simple to read, so everyone may read it, regardless of age. It is a cutting-edge guide to personal growth that gives readers the tactics they require to build the life they want. To assist readers in putting the strategies they learn into practice, the writers offer detailed instructions and helpful activities. For anyone trying to gain control over their ideas, emotions, relationships, and future, "Take Command" by Joe Hart and Michael A. Crom is a priceless resource. It gives strong tools and tried-and-true strategies to help readers live an intentional life and accomplish their goals. It is based on professional study and interviews with high-performing leaders. For everyone wishing to enhance their personal and professional lives can go for it.
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The questions that drive the book's structure are: How do we harness the power of mindset to manage stress and anxiety, gain perspective on unpleasant emotions, and develop resilience? How do we establish gratifying, lasting connections after we are aware of our inner selves? How do we handle challenging people and resolve conflict? How do we live bravely and purposefully to create a vision that will bring out the best in us and others after conquering our thoughts and relationships?
The authors' knowledge of personal growth is one of the book's advantages. Both Joe Hart and Michael Crom have extensive leadership experience in the area of personal development, and their knowledge and counsel are useful and applicable. They have condensed decades of Dale Carnegie's highly regarded instruction and ageless concepts into a master text that instructs readers on all aspects of the practice of interpersonal relations.
The book is well-written and simple to read, so everyone may read it, regardless of age. It is a cutting-edge guide to personal growth that gives readers the tactics they require to build the life they want. To assist readers in putting the strategies they learn into practice, the writers offer detailed instructions and helpful activities. For anyone trying to gain control over their ideas, emotions, relationships, and future, "Take Command" by Joe Hart and Michael A. Crom is a priceless resource. It gives strong tools and tried-and-true strategies to help readers live an intentional life and accomplish their goals. It is based on professional study and interviews with high-performing leaders. For everyone wishing to enhance their personal and professional lives can go for it.
You might like to check out more similar books here.
May 4, 2024
I found this book very boring and generic. It follows the same structure as How to Win Friends and Influence People (HTWF) and repeats many of the ideas from HTWF and other popular self-help books without contributing anything particularly new. There are many stories demonstrating the principles, but they don’t feel particularly engaging.
For every topic the book addresses, some books handle the same topic much better and deeper. Dealing with thoughts and emotions? Untethered Soul. Accepting yourself and setting boundaries? No More Mr. Nice Guy. Dealing with feedback? Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity. Understanding what’s important in life? The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom.
For every topic the book addresses, some books handle the same topic much better and deeper. Dealing with thoughts and emotions? Untethered Soul. Accepting yourself and setting boundaries? No More Mr. Nice Guy. Dealing with feedback? Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity. Understanding what’s important in life? The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom.
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January 27, 2023Although this books is not my normal go to genre of choice, I was glad that I read it as it was really informative and had a lot of useful information to apply in every day life. I love that the concept of this book is how to live an intentional and meaningful life.
There are many themes throughout this, including rich and meaningful relationships, finding a clear path and direction in life, letting go of any emotional and mental obstacles that stand in your way, and just doing our best and making the world a better place.
It was a really positive and uplifting read. The content of the book includes a collection of different stories from people who encourage us to take control of our lives and to live the life that we have always wanted to. These stories are divided into three parts which include taking command of our thoughts and our emotions, taking command of our relationships, and then taking command of our future.
It features different steps to take when approaching a wide variety of different problems in life.
This is definitely a positive, uplifting, and encouraging resource to help everyone live their life to the very fullest. It is easy to read and follow and is actually aimed for a younger generation. The best is that it starts off with helpful tips on improving our own life, but then it ends with tips on how we can help improve the world.
Overall, I thought this was a very informative, helpful, positive, uplifting, and encouraging book. I highly recommend it if you are need of some positivity and encouragement in your life.
There are many themes throughout this, including rich and meaningful relationships, finding a clear path and direction in life, letting go of any emotional and mental obstacles that stand in your way, and just doing our best and making the world a better place.
It was a really positive and uplifting read. The content of the book includes a collection of different stories from people who encourage us to take control of our lives and to live the life that we have always wanted to. These stories are divided into three parts which include taking command of our thoughts and our emotions, taking command of our relationships, and then taking command of our future.
It features different steps to take when approaching a wide variety of different problems in life.
This is definitely a positive, uplifting, and encouraging resource to help everyone live their life to the very fullest. It is easy to read and follow and is actually aimed for a younger generation. The best is that it starts off with helpful tips on improving our own life, but then it ends with tips on how we can help improve the world.
Overall, I thought this was a very informative, helpful, positive, uplifting, and encouraging book. I highly recommend it if you are need of some positivity and encouragement in your life.
August 15, 2024
I’m typically pretty skeptical when reading any self-help book, but despite that I actually found this one pretty interesting. What the book has to say isn’t necessarily new, but how it says it feels refreshingly accessible, often choosing to take on “the big things” in small, manageable bites. My only real complaint is a common one with such books - the vast supply of anecdotes feel, at times, cliché or out of touch.
Many of the concepts hit on are things you've likely heard somewhere else before – control your thoughts and emotions because those control your actions, be interested in others, live with intention, etc. – but the book does a good job laying out tools to both identify where you currently fall in these areas and how to develop a plan or ability to grow in said areas. In particular, I found the section on cultivating a vision for your life to be well-crafted. While the idea itself sounds lofty, the process laid out is actually a very manageable, grounded way to help you identify what matters to you and encourage you to find the drive to chase it.
All in all, a good place to start for anyone feeling aimless or who may be questioning what they really want out of their life and have no idea where to begin.
Many of the concepts hit on are things you've likely heard somewhere else before – control your thoughts and emotions because those control your actions, be interested in others, live with intention, etc. – but the book does a good job laying out tools to both identify where you currently fall in these areas and how to develop a plan or ability to grow in said areas. In particular, I found the section on cultivating a vision for your life to be well-crafted. While the idea itself sounds lofty, the process laid out is actually a very manageable, grounded way to help you identify what matters to you and encourage you to find the drive to chase it.
All in all, a good place to start for anyone feeling aimless or who may be questioning what they really want out of their life and have no idea where to begin.
November 18, 2023
This highly-needed update to How to Win Friends and Influence People is actually useful.
It starts with paying attention to your thoughts and emotions, for they can be a cue to behave differently. Describe your state of mind objectively, as though someone else were experiencing it, then consider that it is trying to tell you. If that isn’t useful, let it go. Focus on aspects that you can change, and consider how to move forward.
It starts with paying attention to your thoughts and emotions, for they can be a cue to behave differently. Describe your state of mind objectively, as though someone else were experiencing it, then consider that it is trying to tell you. If that isn’t useful, let it go. Focus on aspects that you can change, and consider how to move forward.
May 23, 2023
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January 31, 2023
First I have to say I love how this book is set up. Each chapter or section is named with the aspect that you will get advice on like, Deal With Stress and Build Your Confidence. And within each chapter there are subtopics that are labeled. I really appreciate this because I can definitely see myself going back to certain aspects I want to remember and this makes it easy to know where to look.
Now onto the book itself. The way it is written really makes you feel like to can do it. You can take command of your life. It lays out each step, so it doesn’t feel daunting. You finish a chapter and feel empowered to make a difference in your own life.
It not only helps you to see where you can improve but also to realize the good you already possess. I especially love the chapter on recognizing your greatness. There are simple steps you can take to help build your self worth.
I could go on and on about the good advice and practical steps this book gives you. There is so much to unpack and unfold. But I can definitely see this as a great motivational read especially for ones who want to improve their year and their life.
July 7, 2023
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I think it was awesome
Some very good points on courageous work, about moving forward in was that matter, creating meaningful change and bringing happiness to yourself and to others as well.
Beautiful sentiments.
I think it was awesome
Some very good points on courageous work, about moving forward in was that matter, creating meaningful change and bringing happiness to yourself and to others as well.
Beautiful sentiments.
May 7, 2024
Good primer for understanding self and others
In many ways, I was disappointed by this book. I think it's great for a specific audience. I wish it did better in clarifying who that audience was. If you rate yourself fairly well in understanding modern concepts of self-worth, modern notion of influence, and the place of values and principles in today's business landscape, you might not find anything new in this book.
For that audience who is unclear on the above, this is a good primer to start speaking the language of a modern workplace. For most people in my circles, I wouldn't recommend this book.
In many ways, I was disappointed by this book. I think it's great for a specific audience. I wish it did better in clarifying who that audience was. If you rate yourself fairly well in understanding modern concepts of self-worth, modern notion of influence, and the place of values and principles in today's business landscape, you might not find anything new in this book.
For that audience who is unclear on the above, this is a good primer to start speaking the language of a modern workplace. For most people in my circles, I wouldn't recommend this book.
September 17, 2023
It is an OK book, but it repeats the same concepts every other book on self-help and leadership. For someone who has read a good share on the matter, I would definitely give it a skip, and recommend instead the original Dale Carnagie books instead.
May 1, 2023
I can be a sucker for self help books like this - nothing life-changing for me but full of small reminders of important everyday things in our work and relationships!
April 14, 2024
I enjoyed the layout and points of the book. It felt close to a modern version of FYI leaning in on the personal elements
April 15, 2024
3.5 muy similar a la información del libro “how to win friends and influence people”
June 9, 2024
Lots of little gems but this one was my favorite
“If you do something for someone else, never remember it, but if someone does something for you never forget it”
“If you do something for someone else, never remember it, but if someone does something for you never forget it”
June 1, 2025
The general advice isn't terrible but this is a weak imitation of the mega-successful writing of Dale Carnegie. There's an attempt to update the message but without the spirit of the original. It's been a very long time since I read How to Win Friends & Influence People but my recollection is lots of stories about heroes like Lincoln, and folksy anecdotes about salesmen and whatnot. In contrast, this guy does a lot of referring to current bestselling psychobabble books (Grit, Dare to Lead, etc.) and he talks an awful lot about himself. The beginning idea, about managing your mind, is useful, but that's basically CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). And there are better books for that.
Alternatives:
How to Win Friends & Influence People
Managing Your Mind: The Mental Fitness Guide
Mastery
Alternatives:
How to Win Friends & Influence People
Managing Your Mind: The Mental Fitness Guide
Mastery
April 5, 2023
“Take Command" is a leadership book that offers practical guidance and insights taught through the Dale Carnegie Training for individuals looking to develop their leadership skills and create high-performing teams.
If you have read anything by Dale Carnegie, mainly the book, ‘How to Win Friends & Influence People’, ‘Take Command’ is of a similar vibe.
The book is divided into 3 sections for Taking Command of…
1. Your Thoughts and Emotions
2. Your Relationships
3. Your Future
The book covers a range of topics, such as,
- Communication
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Accountability
The book shares real-world examples and case studies to illustrate its points.
The top three principles that resonated most with me are:
- Befriend your emotions: half the battle of working with our emotions is deciding to do it.
- Find opportunity in change: By approaching life changes intentionally and with awareness, we may discover unexpected opportunities for growth.
- Be yourself to build trust: it is the foundation of all good relationships.
The core premise of the book is communication and leadership. a clear framework and actionable advice for developing these skills, including strategies for setting goals, measuring performance, and providing feedback to those around you.
My personal thoughts are that this book can be effective even if you are not in a leadership role. Just like How to Win Friends & Influence People, this book can definitely improve your communication skills and strengthen your growth mindset for success.
I recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, as these are all important components of effective leadership.
If you have read anything by Dale Carnegie, mainly the book, ‘How to Win Friends & Influence People’, ‘Take Command’ is of a similar vibe.
The book is divided into 3 sections for Taking Command of…
1. Your Thoughts and Emotions
2. Your Relationships
3. Your Future
The book covers a range of topics, such as,
- Communication
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Accountability
The book shares real-world examples and case studies to illustrate its points.
The top three principles that resonated most with me are:
- Befriend your emotions: half the battle of working with our emotions is deciding to do it.
- Find opportunity in change: By approaching life changes intentionally and with awareness, we may discover unexpected opportunities for growth.
- Be yourself to build trust: it is the foundation of all good relationships.
The core premise of the book is communication and leadership. a clear framework and actionable advice for developing these skills, including strategies for setting goals, measuring performance, and providing feedback to those around you.
My personal thoughts are that this book can be effective even if you are not in a leadership role. Just like How to Win Friends & Influence People, this book can definitely improve your communication skills and strengthen your growth mindset for success.
I recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, as these are all important components of effective leadership.
November 19, 2023
Very good self-reflective book. Easy to read with a clear call for action at the end of each chapter. Worth the time and read.
Some selected extracts:
Instead of dwelling on the things I cannot control why don't I focus on the things I can. If every action has an opposite and equal reaction, then with great crisis, there must be incredible opportunity. So where is it here?
Emotions: researchers have identified at least five categories of emotion, including enjoyment, sadness, anger, fear, and disgust. We might think of them as pleasant or unpleasant but they all have a purpose.
Self-worth: self-efficacy is your belief in your ability to act and achieve, self-worth is your sense of being good enough and worthy of love. Self-efficacy is about what you can do, self-worth is about who you are.
In our Dale Carnegie courses, we use the trust equation, which looks like this: trust = personal credibility + empathy.
Live an intentional life: the key is to make sure you can capture what you discover. 1. Think about your own actions: what values do you already operate by? Maybe you value honesty and loyalty or family, and that already shows up in your choices. 2. What experiences have you had that shaped your values? How have you acted during some of the hardest challenges of your life? What does that say about your values? 3. Think about three people you admire: what values do they embody through their actions? Are those values you want to have in your own life? 4. What does a meaningful life look like? What values does it take to get that life?
Some selected extracts:
Instead of dwelling on the things I cannot control why don't I focus on the things I can. If every action has an opposite and equal reaction, then with great crisis, there must be incredible opportunity. So where is it here?
Emotions: researchers have identified at least five categories of emotion, including enjoyment, sadness, anger, fear, and disgust. We might think of them as pleasant or unpleasant but they all have a purpose.
Self-worth: self-efficacy is your belief in your ability to act and achieve, self-worth is your sense of being good enough and worthy of love. Self-efficacy is about what you can do, self-worth is about who you are.
In our Dale Carnegie courses, we use the trust equation, which looks like this: trust = personal credibility + empathy.
Live an intentional life: the key is to make sure you can capture what you discover. 1. Think about your own actions: what values do you already operate by? Maybe you value honesty and loyalty or family, and that already shows up in your choices. 2. What experiences have you had that shaped your values? How have you acted during some of the hardest challenges of your life? What does that say about your values? 3. Think about three people you admire: what values do they embody through their actions? Are those values you want to have in your own life? 4. What does a meaningful life look like? What values does it take to get that life?
January 31, 2023
An interesting book that builds upon the teachings of Dale Carnegie, who is well known for his self-help guides. He taught his students social and communication skills. His books are very popular.
In their book ‘Take command’, Joe Hart and Michael Crom make Carnegie’s philosophy available to the younger generation 🚀 It’s like a modern manual, told in stories, filled with insights, tools, lessons and ideas.
💭My favorite quote
“When dealing with people, let us remember we are not dealing with creatures of logic. We are dealing with creatures of emotion.” — Dale Carnegie
💭My thoughts
I enjoyed reading this book a lot, especially because I am a big fan of ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’. Reading about the stories of ordinary people, I can say it’s relatable content! And very actionable. This book helps you shift your mindset. The authors took the lessons from Dale Carnegie and took it to the next level. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to unlock their full potential and live the life you want. This book will not disappoint you.
In their book ‘Take command’, Joe Hart and Michael Crom make Carnegie’s philosophy available to the younger generation 🚀 It’s like a modern manual, told in stories, filled with insights, tools, lessons and ideas.
💭My favorite quote
“When dealing with people, let us remember we are not dealing with creatures of logic. We are dealing with creatures of emotion.” — Dale Carnegie
💭My thoughts
I enjoyed reading this book a lot, especially because I am a big fan of ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’. Reading about the stories of ordinary people, I can say it’s relatable content! And very actionable. This book helps you shift your mindset. The authors took the lessons from Dale Carnegie and took it to the next level. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to unlock their full potential and live the life you want. This book will not disappoint you.
March 8, 2023
Take Command by Joe Hart and Michael Crom is a self-help book that offers the tools and teaches the reader how to take command of their own lives and how to achieve a better and happier version of their lives. From topics like building one’s confidence, dealing with stress and criticism, or building your vision for life, the authors provide the perfect tools and examples of people and situations concerning these topics so that the reader can achieve their own goals in life and unchain their full potential.
One of the aspects that I liked about is the easy-to-understand and easy-to-read manner of the book. Also, most of the topics discussed in the book piqued my interest, as I found that I lacked mastery of them, like the topic of "Deal with Stress" or "Deal with Difficult People". I also liked how the authors provided examples of situations concerning the topic discussed. These aspects made it so much easier to fully grasp the information. It's one thing to read about a concept, and another to see it used in a real-life example.
One of the aspects that I liked about is the easy-to-understand and easy-to-read manner of the book. Also, most of the topics discussed in the book piqued my interest, as I found that I lacked mastery of them, like the topic of "Deal with Stress" or "Deal with Difficult People". I also liked how the authors provided examples of situations concerning the topic discussed. These aspects made it so much easier to fully grasp the information. It's one thing to read about a concept, and another to see it used in a real-life example.
February 1, 2023
I'm really glad that I read this book. I'm usually someone who isn't assertive much mainly because I don't want to hurt people's feelings. But this book taught me about priorities. About how I should prioritize people. This book gives amazing advice about managing both your personal and professional lives.
I had no idea what living intentionally was (I honestly didn't even there was even something like that) but this book opened my eyes to all the possibilities, and everything I can achieve if and when I started to live intentionally. I haven't read Dale Carnegie's books before, that's totally my husband's thing, but I think it's time I give them a try.
My husband was really excited when I got this one and dove into it the second I finished. My favourite part in this book was when it talked about how our vision/goals can change when we change. How we don't have to stick to something for the sake of it.
I had no idea what living intentionally was (I honestly didn't even there was even something like that) but this book opened my eyes to all the possibilities, and everything I can achieve if and when I started to live intentionally. I haven't read Dale Carnegie's books before, that's totally my husband's thing, but I think it's time I give them a try.
My husband was really excited when I got this one and dove into it the second I finished. My favourite part in this book was when it talked about how our vision/goals can change when we change. How we don't have to stick to something for the sake of it.
February 4, 2023
Very few authors have their work studied and still motivating after a hundred years in print. Dale Carnegie's books are ageless. Joe Hart is the CEO of Dale Carnegie & Associates, a personal development course and training. Joe Hart takes the same principles taught by Carnegie and updates the stories to apply to this century.
I can't really say which was my favorite part of Take Command by Joe Hart. It is all inspiring and helpful. Each chapter I read, I thought, "This one is the best," until the next chapter. The section on negative thoughts is one I will need to revisit often until I instantly practice and detect my thoughts sabotaging my life. That one sneaks up on me when I least expect it. Just when I thought I got it covered, I find a new trigger or person that pushes my negative buttons, and I spiral backward in my progress. I highly recommend this book to read, to motivate, and to live by.
I can't really say which was my favorite part of Take Command by Joe Hart. It is all inspiring and helpful. Each chapter I read, I thought, "This one is the best," until the next chapter. The section on negative thoughts is one I will need to revisit often until I instantly practice and detect my thoughts sabotaging my life. That one sneaks up on me when I least expect it. Just when I thought I got it covered, I find a new trigger or person that pushes my negative buttons, and I spiral backward in my progress. I highly recommend this book to read, to motivate, and to live by.
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